My buddy invited me to a Afro House music event at TacoRio on Saturday, 10/10/26. It was an unusually mild October day and the Chicago Marathon was the next day so lots of tourists were in and around downtown. I've lived in Chicago all my life but had never visited the Chicago Riverwalk until now. What a wonderful world there! Boats passing by, beautiful views and just a whole vibe! Got to this establishment and it was packed!! The tacos were grabbing and the drinks were flowin'!!! The DJs had the crowd really into the Afro House music. I ordered a Shrimp Taco and got a frozen Pina Colada. NOTE: they do add a 15% added charge for all orders. The taco had 3 big plump shrimp that were well seasoned. It was dry though. There needs to be some salsa on there to help it not be so dry. But that pina colada? OMG, it was EVERYTHING, do you hear me? I wish I would of gotten a size larger than the 12 oz. It was sweet, thick and just plain good. I felt it also so the alcohol was in there. That one cost me $17 and was worth every penny. I had them put sugar on the rim. Great job TacoRio! I look forward to coming back here and sitting under a pretty pink umbrella. The floral decos are beautiful and I loved the outdoor lighting and disco ball that were hanging. Definitely recommend a visit here. read more

TacoRio - Flyer for their Afro House event that brought me here. - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is fantastic!!! The food, the music, staff - all simply awesome! The Chicago hot dog was delicious! There was a dj there and the music was awesome .... Very upbeat. read more

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Calling these drinks "fresh juice" is honestly misleading. What I was served tasted nothing like fresh juice--bland, artificial, watered down, and completely lacking the freshness you would expect. These were easily some of the worst drinks I have ever had sold as "fresh juice." What makes it even worse is that they charge fresh-juice prices for drinks that don't come anywhere close to the quality of actual juice. I genuinely regret spending my money here. If you're expecting fresh, flavorful juice, do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. Extremely disappointing and absolutely not worth the price. read more

I had already grabbed dinner but walked to the end of the Riverwalk past the children's playground and could not help but to enjoy a cold Mexican beer and enjoyed the vibe. There was plenty of seating and good music. They also have food available but I just couldn't eat anything else. The service was fast, clean tables and seats. People were having a blast this weekend! People watching as several boats went by the beautiful river. read more

TacoRio - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stumbled upon this restaurant while walking along the Riverwalk on our first day in Chicago and decided to give it a try. I'm so glad we did! My friend has a gluten allergy, and the manager went above and beyond to ensure the kitchen was aware and that her meal was prepared safely. He even checked in with us during our visit to make sure everything was okay, which we really appreciated. We both ordered the lunch special, which included two tacos, rice, and beans. Everything was delicious and very satisfying. The atmosphere was relaxing, with outdoor seating along the water. If you're looking for a quick bite with a waterfront view, I recommend stopping here. read more

TacoRio - Seat overlooking the water. - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Taco Rio is such a cute spot! I really loved the floral designs throughout the space. It gives the whole place a fun, colorful vibe, and the river views are definitely a bonus since it's right along the river. I got the drink flight, which I thought was such a fun way to try a few different drinks instead of having to commit to one. I tried the Spicy Margarita, Riverwalk Long Island, Sneaky Lemonade, and RumChata. I liked that they were all pretty different, so it made the flight fun to try. Between the river views and the variety of drinks, I'd definitely recommend Taco Rio if you're looking for a fun place to grab drinks and hang out, especially on a nice day! read more

Flavorful! Both me and my wife were very happy with this stop along the river walk. Hard to beat good Mex food while taking the views off Chicago next to the river. read more

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This place is a major tourist trap and expensive but I'm all for it. Ordered a 2 taco meal for $16 (that comes with two tacos with nothing else). That's $8 for each street taco (slightly bigger than a street taco but still). Amazing taste though, their carne asada was well seasoned and nice quality steak while their pastor was a little cinnamon heavy but still a great bite and flavor overall. Their tortillas were very good though...a make or break for a lot of taco spots for me. Come by for a snack or if hungry be okay with spending $50 for a few tacos and chips. read more

Came here on a whim and so very glad I did. Great food, strong drinks, good vibes! This place recently updated their menu and mostly serves tacos. read more

TacoRio - Great place to eat with a view :) - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nice taco spot near the end of the Riverwalk. Their alcoholic drinks are made with fresh fruit and strong! We had the lunch taco specials. Overall nice place to try while you're walking on the water. read more

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Shame on you TacoRio! You guys should have your food license revoked. We tried your steak tacos and in all my life of living on this planet, we have never ever had a worse expiration. The Steak was dryer then a dogs turd, more chewy then a burnt tire. And if that wasn't bad enough the flavor on steak was soooo salty it might as well have been seasoned with piss of a dehydrated animal. SHAME ON YOU! How dare you guys serve this horse crap to humans, i wouldnt feed this food to my worst enemy. Never coming back again. read more

TacoRio - The nastiest steak tacos on the face of the earth - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The views of this location are top tier... can't beat a Riverwalk experience with a Margarita (and semi) good food. To start, the service was spectacular - the guy making our Margarita gets this Yelp Review more points. Thank you Margarita bartender man! Now the food, I would say the fries were pretty good size, nothing crazy just some waffle fries you can get anywhere else. The tacos, same thing, very mid, nothing too crazy. I would say... I'm definitely coming back in the future just for the views/location and awesome Margarita Bartender. Like bruhh, look at my picture. Beauty. Coming back just for drinks and hopefully visiting during a Happy Hour! Thank you TacoRio, I'll see you soon. Personal Review: 7.8/10 read more

TacoRio - Views - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This restaurant was kind of a bare-bones experience where we ordered at the counter and carried our food to a table, but we were tired and hungry so we just made do. Although there might have been a restroom, I didn't see one so we weren't able to wash our hands before eating. The food was tasty but unremarkable. However, sitting by the river and enjoying the sights made this a fun early dinner experience. read more

Just enjoying the cocktail and beer with a great view. Enjoy the experience watching the boats going by. Service has shown hospitality to Chicago. read more

TacoRio - Cheers - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After walking around Chicago we came across Taco Rio on the Chicago river bank. We figured we would give it a shot. I ordered the Chicago Dog and some tacos. Both where filled with a lot of favor and spice. The service was fast and friendly. The outside dining along the river was relaxing and enjoyable. I would recommend with place for a quick bite. read more

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Had a summer fun day along the Riverwalk and downtown and decided to stop by Taco Rio. The tacos were really good, just a little pricier than usual since it is downtown. The crowd was great, the views were beautiful, and there was plenty of seating to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. They also had a restroom available, which was convenient. Service was pretty quick, music was playing, and overall it was a fun time with a great vibe. read more

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Great views of downtown Chicago. Outdoor seating with some covered spaces. Self serve water station. Halfway clean bathrooms. Key code for bathroom door. My spouse had the shrimp nachos and they were massive. I could not have any due to a shellfish allergy, but she said they were amazing. I had to steak tacos on flour tortillas with onions and cilantro, and they were great. We didn't notice until later there was a sauce or salsa station they don't really help you out with that. You just order at the table and they bring it out when it's ready. Had to wander around and find the silverware napkins as well, but it was fine. They do have some alcohol selections. For what we got, the price was steep, but it's also Chicago when you were paying for the downtown river views. It's all good. read more

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What a great view, right on the river! Ordering and seating was quick using the QR CODE at the table. The food was not the freshest. The Riverwalk was pretty busy so maybe that's why. We tried the steak tacos & chicken tacos. Our margaritas were not the best. We will definitely give it another try because of the amazing location! read more

The service was OK. The person that took my order was very confused and had a hard time understanding my request. The Taco Al Pastor was sold out so I had to settle to order a chicken taco instead which was not my first choice. The location was perfect being on the river, providing great people watching and a nice breeze. The guacamole and chips were very tasty with a lot of crispy tortilla chips and a substantial amount of guacamole. The Chicago dog had tomatoes, mustard, onions, pickles, relish, celery and sport peppers which added a substantial spicy kick to the traditional Chicago dog. A little too spicy. The Right Bee Semi Dry Cider was refreshing with a cup of ice. The prices were expensive, which is to be expected while in downtown Chicago. read more

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This place of course has the best views being right in the riverwalk. This is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat and drink and chat with a date or friends - especially when the weather is nice. I will say that when I went the line was pretty long and it took a minute for the food to be ready so definitely prepare for that. The drink line was separate from the food line as well just an fyi. The drinks were just okay & the tacos were decent + everything was a bit pricey but that kinda comes with the riverwalk spots. read more

TacoRio - Steak Nachos Flight - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friends and I stopped here on a Saturday evening. We found a seat fairly fast, although it was busy. You place your order by using the QR code on your table. I have mixed feelings on this. The website platform was majorly lagging and was taking a ridiculously long time to load so ordering and paying took us awhile and a few times I thought we might just give up and leave. However within just a few minute of placing our order our food was at our table. It was incredibly fast. We all got tacos and they were really good. They were packed full of meat which is nice because sometimes you go to places and they really skimp. It's a nice place to sit by the river and enjoy some tacos and people watching. read more

I'm sitting here right now. Food is meh, music way too loud and the "margaritas" are basically straight lime juice over ice. A pitcher of margaritas was $60. My husband and I choked down the extremely sour pitcher and neither of us thinks there was any tequila at all in the entire pitcher. I'm so sober I could drive a school bus right now. There's also an automatic surcharge on every order, and the food is overpriced to begin with. I loved this place a couple of years ago, but it's really changed and I won't come back. Just a huge NO on every level. read more

TacoRio wins points for location -- right on the Riverwalk with beautiful views that make it feel like the perfect taco stop. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting. I had two shrimp tacos that were just okay (nothing memorable), though I will say the Agua Fresca was delicious and worth a try. What left a bad taste was the happy hour confusion. The sign clearly said Monday-Friday, but the staff told me it's actually Monday-Thursday and didn't honor the posted specials. For a place in such a prime spot, the details matter. Mediocre tacos + incorrect signage + slightly overpriced = a 3-star experience for me. Great for a quick drink with a view, but I'll keep hunting for my go-to Riverwalk taco fix. read more

TacoRio - Agua Fresca - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So we were looking for a quick lunch option and we said tacos. So we went to TacoRio. We had 3 tacos each. And I had a Paloma. The tacos were great. 2 shrimp tacos, 1 Al pastor, and 3 carne asada. A little pricey but it's on the Chicago Riverwalk with beautiful views. So I'm not complaining that much. I definitely recommend the spot. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Service was nice, location in the river is awesome! The food was okay, but very very greasy. Grease was dripping off everything. I wouldn't eat there again, but it was a nice hang read more

Taco Rio is hands down one of the best hidden gems in Chicago! Coming from a Latin background u know I had to try the tacos here in Chicago.The vibe was warm and welcoming -- casual, colorful, and full of life. The staff was super friendly and patient while I browsed the menu, and they even made a few great recommendations. Now for the food -- absolutely delicious! I tried the carne asada tacos and the al pastor, and both were packed with flavor. The tortillas tasted fresh and homemade, and the meat was juicy and perfectly seasoned. The salsas added just the right kick without overpowering the taste. Portions were generous and prices were really fair for the quality you're getting. I also appreciated how clean and organized everything was, including the dining area. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a casual meal with friends, Taco Rio is definitely worth the visit. I'll be back soon to try more of the menu. read more

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Not impressed at all. The wait is not worth it! There are so many other restaurants along the riverwalk that are probably 10xs better. The food was mediocre at best, cheese tasted weird. I would not come back here. Plus, the people in this area are a little bit *classless* Someone really tried to fight me over a table (lol). read more

TacoRio - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great service, quick, marg was a bit over priced but good. Chips were perfect, guacamole was great, the flavor of the tacos was so good! Loved sitting next to the river read more

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Came here to try it as it was recommended and will say the special was good, the steak was hard, but overall pretty good lunch! Would recommend but just don't eat the steak! The meat was not as juicy as anticipated. Vibes were good, non-alcoholic drinks were also good too! Service is super easy and quick! People weee very friendly! read more

Ask for Libby. She was great love the drinks! Good service. I loved my experience!! Tacos as good!!

Solid place to grab a bite to eat on the Riverwalk! I'm appreciative that there is a Mexican restaurant on the Riverwalk proper, and that it's pretty good. Otherwise reasonably priced Riverwalk restaurants are mostly overpriced burger-and-fries type offerings, with a couple exceptions. I recently tried the veggie tacos and I thought they were great! They had a ton of sauteed veggies (mushrooms, peppers) and even potatoes in it. They were tasty and super filling - also love that they had corn tortillas and not just flour tortillas. It was super easy to order and pay via the QR code at each table - very efficient to have the table number associated with the order. They have some salsas near the front and plenty of space both shaded and not. Will definitely be back. read more

Horrible place. Food sucked. Got two Beaf tacos and a veggie. The Beaf was so fatty I had to spit most of it out. I ordered on their site bc they practically force you to. Very confusing. Couldn't figure out what I was doing. Came with no sour cream which I thought I ordered as an add on. Told the kid who bought my food. He said you didn't order it. I said I was confused can't I just give you the 50 cents and get one. He said " No". I said you can't just give me one I'm willing to pay ? He said " No". I said then get me a manager please. He came back a couple minutes later and said here, no charge. We ordered a pitcher of margaritas for $56 , never came. We went up and they said oh we forgot. Brought it over after we were done eating. Don't ever eat at this s--t hole. read more

Came here recently for a snack and drink while on vacation in Chicago. The setup here is really cool, brightly colored outdoor space right on the river walk. You walk up to order at one truck, they give you a buzzer and you go to another cart to get food. Their menu has everything you'd expect, tacos, nachos, and margaritas. My husband and I got the margarita flight and an order of chicken nachos to split. Prices are kind of steep, the flight and nachos were $85, this includes a 15% service charge. The margs in the flight were generous, 10 oz each and we got all three margs and the paloma which were all very tasty and decently boozy. The nachos were solid, I appreciated the sturdy chips that did not disintegrate under the toppings. You mostly pay for the vibes here, which are pretty good, I'm sure there is better Mexican food elsewhere but this is a nice stop on a sunny day. read more

Listen, I get it. Outside food is outside for. However $40 for 2 12oz drinks and a "Bowl" of street corn was not worth it. The drinks were watery and alcohol less, and the corn did not taste like traditional street corn. Thos was our experience, hope that yours is better! read more

TacoRio - NOPE! - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic service & amazing customer service we will definitely be back, they also have amazing tacos !

The street corn is a must ! This place has a great vibe and view of the river walk. Very friendly and quick service ! read more

TacoRio - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The taco was filled pretty heavily with meat, but still not worth the $6 that it cost. It was tasty, but nothing special. The corn was really tasty, but super hot and also not necessarily worth $9. The food took pretty long to be ready when the place wasn't super busy, so I can't imagine how long it would take if it actually was busy. You do get a 20% coupon if you kayak with urban kayaks next door which makes the price almost worth it. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while out exploring with friends. It's an amazing view along the river. The drinks were good and the food looked good, but unfortunately I was unable to try it. Service is pretty slow, you have to stand in line to order both food and drinks, took about 25 minutes to get 2 drinks as the two people in front of us both got the margarita flights and there was only one bartender (crazy on a Saturday afternoon lol) . We tried to get food, but were told the kitchen was backed up and they weren't taking anymore orders for another 15 minutes, so that was disappointing. Got a good drink and a good pic, but probably won't come back. read more

TacoRio - Strawberry margarita - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A cute little spot on the riverwalk - Really pretty flowers and decor so it's perfect for a girls happy hour or day drinking spot. The nachos were ok but the margarita flight was pretty good, and you're really going here for the ambiance / views and drinks rather than the food. read more

TacoRio - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great for the summer. Sit down by the river walk and enjoy margarita pitcher with some tacos and some chips & dips. Friendly service. Live DJ. Friendly crowd. Strongly recommend. read more

TacoRio - Margarita pitcher - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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