Food: 2.2/5. As a big fan of chilaquiles, I was excited to try Tiztal Cafe's chilaquiles after hearing theirs was one of the best in town. Maybe my expectations were too high, but I was very disappointed. The chilaquiles were disappointing and lacked flavor. Not pictured is my girlfriend's chicken chilaquiles. The chicken was bland - I don't think they seasoned it at all. It also looked bad - just one big white piece of chicken that looked like they just threw it on the grill with no thought. That's not chilaquiles, at least not in my book. I will not be coming back. Service: 2/5. Inattentive service. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Chilaquiles with Chorizo & Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Chilaquiles in Chicago?! While I wasn't impressed overall, I am thrilled that Tiztal Cafe is decidedly NOT a greasy spoon. I'd ordered the ones with chorizo, which was recommended as having the egg and chorizo scrambled together. While not homemade, massive props for them cooking the chorizo beforehand so it isn't swimming in a pool of yellow fat. If only the rest of the meal was as impressive. The resulting dish was made of three disparate parts, plus a salsa. 1. Home baked, crisp tortillas topped with a healthy amount of cheese and a little onion and cilantro. 2. Baked potatoes with a light sprinkle of herbs and salt. 3. Chorizo and egg scramble. 4. Salsa verde - very little, thank you to the server for recognizing how little there was, and offering to bring more. The individual components were just fine, nothing to write home about, but no real complaints, either. However, I feel with chilaquiles, it's about the gestalt. Usually it would be up to the salsa to tie everything together, but, this very mild sauce seemingly made of tomatillo and pepper was too mild to make a difference worth noting, let alone bind its compatriots together. What I did enjoy was the orange juice. It was fresh squeezed, a taste that no brand sold in stores can possibly touch. On the topic of beverages: no complaints with the coffee, and the water was hilariously over-lemoned. The service was friendly, knowledgeable and fairly speedy, considering the freshness of everything. Prices are in line with the market, given the product and location. Final verdict: while I appreciate a focus of reducing grease in chips, potatoes, and meat, Tiztal would be served well by diverting energy towards more cohesive dishes. Good food should be greater than the sum of its parts, and unfortunately the chilaquiles were not. read more

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We got seated outside on the patio. The inside was busy at 11 am on a Saturday. The patio has a nice roof with an attached fan. It was nice and quiet outside. The chicken and steak chilaquiles were delicious. We asked for steaks to be done medium, and they were! The chicken was seasoned well. The spinach and chicken crepe was big and stuffed with generous portions of chicken and plenty of greens on top. The potatoes were also seasoned but not just the typical salt and pepper. I wasn't sure what it was, but it was yummy. All dishes were big and could easily be shared. Pecan waffles had pecan bits mixed in the batter and were soft and huge. It gave waffle a nice flavor. Vampiro drink has beets, celery, carrot, apples, and oranges. The beet and celery flavor came through. I felt like there was a good balance; the apples didn't make it too sweet. The table water was lemon flavored. You could see the pulp floating around in the water jugs. A nice touch! I would come here again to try the other dishes, but I would also get the chilaquiles again. The service was excellent. They came by very regularly to refill coffees. read more

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These chorizo chilaquiles are going to live in my mind rent free for a while! Delicious breakfast in Chicago. Their menu is super extensive and they have fresh juices and amazing oatmeal smoothies. I tried the pecan oatmeal smoothie and it was so creamy and sweet! My steak and eggs were just okay. I'd stick with the chorizo chilaquiles if I came back. Pancake was fluffy and great! read more

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My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025! Restaurant: 61/50 Month tried: October Favorite dish: Oatmeal smoothie Tiztal is a super unique brunch spot in Uptown. It's very egg heavy - not always great for me - but I had a quesadilla that was very good. The older woman working, not sure if she's the owner, came by and asked if it was our first time dining there. When we said yes, she came back with a bunch of sample cups of their juices and smoothies. The oatmeal smoothie was sooooo good, I am definitely getting that next time. That kind of personal touch is just so thoughtful. I'm glad to see that Tiztal is always busy and getting the love it deserves. read more

Unassuming on the edge of Andersonville across from Leland park, is the delightfully artistic and authentic breakfast spot providing the Chicago vibe with genuine Mexican flavors. Sandra is so kind and shares a generous demeanor, I really appreciated her attentiveness as I could see she was doing many things at once. She knew I was indecisive trying to pick a smoothie or juice, and she was willing to make me a vampiro juice (beets, carrot, celery, apple) with mango, pineapple, and strawberries. We shared the appreciation of fresh ingredients which you can taste. It was so refreshing! The best way to jumpstart my body and my day, I came back the next day for food too! I only had a few days in the area but if I lived here this place would easily be a regular spot. For food I got the Leslie scramble which was delicious with the salsa verde. The tomatillos really came through. I was able to substitute the toast with fruit for no added charge which was amazing! The potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft home fry style on the inside. The portions were big and filling. The chorizo scramble was a highlight and with the thin medium steak rolled into the warm soft corn tortillas was a head bangin winner. The cheese baked in was just a heavenly cheese pull. Lastly, the pecan waffle was the perfect amount of not too sweet with a nutty flavor since the pecans were baked into it. A deliciously balanced and unique sweet treat to round out the meal. If you live in the area or are just visiting, Tiztal Cafe is an absolute gem and definitely well worth a visit. Your body will thank you for the healthy nourishment. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Tiztal Chorizo Scramble with a side of steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Loved my chilaquiles! Came with three friends, we had to wait for seating for about 20 minutes, but really not bad for a saturday morning. Good portions, good prices, nice spot overall. read more

Tiztal Cafe - chilaquiles w chorizo n eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time in this place and it was a big disappointment! Bad service, bad time management, no communication for more than 40 minutes even before we ordered our food. The only thing we got were bad attitudes with bland food. I would not recommend this place to anyone! read more

I went to eat at this place with my family, and the service at our table was terrible. They took a long time with us while serving another table much faster and more efficiently. The staff had a terrible attitude whenever we asked for something, and they also took a long time bringing our food. read more

The food was absolutely spectacular -- hands down the highlight of our visit. Everything we ordered was flavorful, fresh, and honestly exceeded expectations. It's clear the kitchen really knows what they're doing. The restaurant was very busy, which I completely understand. I know how overwhelming it can get for servers, especially during rush hours, so I'm always patient with that. That said, the service was just alright. We were a bit ignored at times, We even spoke Spanish since the staff were Hispanic (and so are we), hoping that might make communication smoother, but unfortunately the service still didn't match the high standard set by the food. Overall, I'd come back for the food without hesitation -- I just hope the service improves to match how great the dishes are. read more

I walked in there about 2:20 p.m. and they close at 3:00 p.m - they do have a great back patio but I was told it was closed by an unfriendly waitress who threw a menu down on an inside table. I simply walked out and walked two or three doors down to a very delicious Mexican restaurant. Which was one of two other Mexican restaurants on the block. watch out for your customer because there are other options. read more

This occurred earlier this month. I arrived around 11:20 am and asked the hostess I had a party of 5. She wrote my name and I assumed she wrote it. The wait was approximately 20 min (fine by me). However, after like 30 min, we asked for an update and were told that some tables were clearing up. I waited. My party and I wait for over an hour and a half. I asked the hostess for an update and mentioned we were waiting for over an hour. She told me she only sits people when table are open. She showed me her notebook and she had written 3 instead of 5. Keep in mind she had been serving groups of 3 before us to the people that arrived after us. I told her we had 5 people and instead of providing us an option, she turned around and went back inside without giving us an explanation or turning down the party of 5 that arrived after us. I used to love this place, but after today's encounter it's disappointing. I will not be coming back again. read more

Had a very unpleasant experience today. Have been there during the week, and today was a bad choice. It was a 40 minute wait to be seated. My omelette was OK, not very hot. And we waited another 1/2 hour for our food. My friend ordered a crepe, which was not a great choice. However, when we told the waitress, she was not very polite. To their credit they did not charge us for either meal. Do not go there on a Sunday. They have a patio, but they doesn't help when the weather isn't accommodating. read more

We tried Tiztal Cafe this afternoon; it was a good experience, especially the food, atmosphere, and waitstaff. I ordered the Corned Beef Hash & with two over-easy eggs, a slice of rye toast (only one slice}, a good-sized glass of orange, and a fruit cup. A grease collection was under the potatoes and corned beef (photos enclosed}. My friend ordered a vegetarian omelet with zucchini and lots of gooey cheese. She liked it a lot, but it had grease under the omelet, too, as much as mine. She ordered OJ and a side of bacon that was nice and crispy. If I did go back, I would mention going easy on the fries. read more

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Tiztal Cafe is the only place I can go for Chilaquiles. I have been coming to Tiztal Cafe for the last 6 going on 7 years and they have remained consistent. I am so happy in this day and age with things becoming more expensive and it becoming easier to cut but on food quality to save money it does not seem as though Tiztal Cafe is taking that route. I love that I still see some of the staff that I saw when I first visited back in 2016. Tiztal Cafe gives you the feeling of a family restaurant even though they get really busy. The staff is always wonderful! No matter how busy the restaurant gets the wait staff is always smiling and patient with everyone. I truly cannot order an entree outside of the Chilaquiles because they make the best on the Northside. I have tried other Chilaquiles around the Northside and always find myself comparing them go Tiztal Cafe that I no longer try. I am happy that Tiztal Cafe still gives you large portions of food. I easily get three meals out of my breakfast. The trick to keep the chips from getting soggy is asking for the salsa on the side. I remember once when they accidentally put salsa on top, the waitress gave me extra chips to take home without me asking. That moment solidified why I keep coming back and telling anyone that will listen about Tiztal Cafe. The amount of food you receive is worth the price. They align with what you would typically see on the Northside. I highly recommend coming to Tiztal Cafe. If you aren't big on crowds, come on a weekday or really early in the morning on the weekend. The line moves fast if there is a crowd. Bonus: they have an outside patio! read more

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Food was amazing. Service was very good. We waited about 15 minutes for a table, but had a coffee while we waited. They were very pleasant. The highlight was the food. It was delicious. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Chilaquiles with Steak and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Excellent chilaquiles and a great excuse to get a milkshake for breakfast, the oatmeal shakes are delicious. Cute and cozy and can get busy. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Chilaquiles with Chorizo and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just finish my hot chocolate run and feeling hungry. Came across this place as one of the best breakfast place. There chilaquiles is their famous dish. Once we got there it was already busy (around 9am on a Sunday) servers were very nice. The food isn't bad at all, their hot chocolate was yummy. Would definitely come back to try out the other food. Street parking. read more

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Tiztal Cafe is a cozy venue on Clark that offers daily breakfast and lunch throughout the week. The menu features hearty American fare with a Mexican twist and a lot of red or green Chile and chorizo scattered throughout. You can also get traditional items such as waffles and French toast as well. I chose the chorizo scramble, loaded with four eggs, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, chorizo sausage and a nice homemade sauce. All of this came with four corn tortillas and included American fries as well. The eggs were delicious although slightly overdone, and the potatoes were perfectly executed with a soft interior and crispy skin. Everything came out of the kitchen piping hot. Service was fantastic as well. They didn't have any open seats for a single diner so they cleared space at the bar for me to sit. Great folks, fast service on a busy Sunday morning. This is a keeper. Highly recommended. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Chorizo scramble with fried potatoes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for a late breakfast after reading great things about their chilaquiles. We were sat pretty quickly on a Sunday morning at 11. We both got coffee, then I got a strawberry, peach, pineapple smoothie w apple juice base. I wish I could have this smoothie daily, it was so good!! They told us that they don't use any water or sugar and squeeze all the fruits freshly there. Husband got the salsa verde omelet and added steak, he enjoyed it. I got the chilaquiles w eggs over easy and it was FIRE. Even husband said it was the best chilaquiles he's ever tried. Service was excellent, we will most def be back!! read more

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I loved it here. Seriously! The place, the service, the drinks, the food? ALL of it was exceptional. The husband had a taste for chilaquiles so we yelped and we found ourselves here. So glad we stomped on this place because we were happy. We sat in the back patio around 10 AM and by 11 it was packed. The service was top notch. My coffee was always topped and warm. As a sleep deprived parent, what more can I ask for? Just kidding. I would have expected the food to be good and Tiztal delivered! The food came out so fast and was so fresh tasting. Our juices came out after for gods sake. Thats how efficient this place is. See the pics and they speak for themselves. Perfectly cooked and seasoned. It was truly tasty. Whats not pictured is the vampiro fresh juice and the oatmeal banana shake. Both of those were surreal. I can't wait to come back. If you haven't been here, you haven't lived. PS. Sandra was our server. She deserves her own 5 star review read more

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Solid breakfast spot with a clear Mexican-American spin. I ordered the chilaquiles based off of a lot of other reviews from here and were satisfied overall. I've had better, and I will say that the chilaquiles were pretty salty. The potatoes and even steak that I ordered on top of it were salty as well. I was good, don't get me wrong, but I may need to ask for them to use less salt next time I go. My friend got a side of pancakes and the Country Breakfast platter. I didn't try his food but overall said it was good. I'll have to come back and try the other things. We were lucky that we only waited about 3-4 minutes for a table to get cleared off on a Sunday around noon, but this place gets very much, so just be prepared! read more

Absolutely love this place, my favorite breakfast spot in Chicago. Came in on an early Friday morning so it wasn't too busy and got seated pretty quickly. My server was very friendly and would check in consistently to make sure everything was good. Ordered their chilaquiles with chorizo and eggs over easy. Potatoes were soft and crispy. Orange juice was good. No complains here. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have eaten here for breakfast many times, but today I was looking for lunch. I was pleasantly surprised by the expansive selection of options. Quesadillas, crepes, fajitas, sandwiches, fresh juices, etc. i ordered the Monte Cristo, which came with the marvelous, garlic , pan-fried potatoes. Definitely a winner. My friend who hadn't been there before also commented on how good the potatoes were. Service was attentive and good. Come here for breakfast or lunch, but whatever you do definitely order the potatoes. read more

Love love the chilaquiles here! I think these are the best chilaquiles in chicago TBH! The serving is huge but it's all so tasty. Crispy potatoes and chips on the chilaquiles, mild and flavorful salsa verde and big ol pieces of steak! Wash it down with a giant fresh squeezed frozen lemonade or my fav, creamy oatmeal shake! The restaurant is small so you'd want to get there early or an hour before closing as they don't take reservations, but you do get seated quickly. I've never wait more than 20-30mins for a table and they have a patio in the summer. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Fresh Squeezed Lemonade - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you live or have lived in Chicago, you know anout the sheer amount of Mexican restaurants located in every neighborhood, major street, and popular block you can think of. The options are literally endless, and going through the list of them can be overwhelming, but it's most likely agreed that everybody has a personal favorite Mexican spot to go to for whatever reason. These type of restaurant can go beyond just the typical sit down casual, taco torta burrito quick bite late night dive-- Mexican restaurants can be chic, they can be upscale, they can be non-traditional (unfortunately); they can be varied. Tiztal Café is one of those places where, while its roots are Mexican, it's also a purely familial breakfast dine-in stop, filled with some of the most delectable dishes anyone can find on the north side. Having been a couple times already, I'm becoming well acquainted with their many omelet dishes. Their Meat Lovers omelet was absolutely stacked, and might have been the largest type of egg dish I've ever seen at any restaurant. I also love their Greek/gyro omelets they have on their menu as well! Real filling and savory, perfect for a low to no carb breakfast! Tiztal is also known for their freshly made juices that are blended in-house. This is actually part of the restaurant's roots, as they started out as a juice shop in the Logan Square 'Megamall' before its untimely demise. 16 years later it's amazing to see Tiztal thriving as a popular Uptown establishment. Be warned that, on weekends, this place gets crowded pretty quick. There's limited seating indoors, but there is a patio out back. Personally it is worth the wait for high quality meals! read more

Tiztal Cafe - Meat Lovers Omelet with potatoes and toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious authentic Mexican breakfast! Service was excellent. We sat out on the patio in the back and it was very nice! read more

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We came here for breakfast on a Sunday morning. This place is very small with all the tables being occupied when we arrived. We didn't have to wait long for a table either. As soon as you sit down and they someone with a pot of coffee ready to serve you coffee. Definitely my kind of place. The wife and I both ordered their chilaquiles. I ordered mine with chorizo which was supposed to come scrambled. I wait to get our food was longer than I would have liked but when we received our order, both of our entrees were the same. Chilaquiles with no meat. When I mentioned to them that I had ordered my with chorizo, they took the plate back and added chorizo to the top of the plate instead of making them scrambled. I was honestly fine either way. We were just finishing up with our food when our server came with another plate of chilaquiles with scrambled chorizo. I'm not sure where the mix up was, but it was definitely not on me. She told me we should have spoke up and refused the original plate. I told her I did; they took the plate and added chorizo on top. The chilaquiles were good though. They were served with fresh tortilla chips and green salsa, topped with chihuahua cheese and served with potatoes. It wasn't too spicy and the sauce tasted great. My only issue is that our server didn't come to check up on us. Had she came earlier when we record our food, I would have been able to explain to her what had happened. She unfortunately didn't come until the very end only to give us another plate. I will definitely be back though. read more

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Tiztal is one of the best places to have breakfast and/or brunch in Ravenswood! What you should know: you can't make reservations so come early on the weekends or prepare to wait, order any of the chilaquiles dishes and thank me later, the oatmeal granola shake is the go-to for those with a sweet-tooth, prices won't make you cry tears later and service is super quick and friendly. When I visited on a Saturday, my boyfriend snd I had a 45 minute wait after putting our name and number on the list in person. We ordered the oatmeal shake, eggs ranchero, the steak and eggs chilaquiles and in my opinion the chilaquiles were much better, though the ranchero was solid. The portions are really large and I ended up with leftovers. Not bad for $40 after tax and tip! read more

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Eggs Benedict was not good. Service was slow and lacking even though they weren't busy. Menus weren't clean, and the place overall felt dirty. Hard pass. read more

This place is a Chicago gem! Chicagos best needs to hit this place up! Some of the best chilaquiles in the city ! So flavorful! Oh my god and their shakes are so good ! This place is super cute and intimate and the owner is such a sweet woman. read more

For such a cozy spot we were seated straight away! Already knew we wanted the Chilliquiles with a chocolate shake suggested in an online search of what to eat in Chicago! What a treat! Staff was welcoming and attentive even served my husband a "shot" of shake to try. A wonderful hint of cinnamon makes it extra special! Highly recommend for brunch! read more

Tiztal Cafe - Chilliquiles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a neighborhood gem. Fantastic brunch items like omelets, eggs Benedict and pancakes. Also Latin American items like chilaquiles. The patio in the back is so beautiful in the good weather! read more

Atmosphere: 5/5 The decoration is true to the ambiance of the location. The environment was warm and welcoming to all guests. Service: 5/5 As soon as we sat down our server came and greeted us! The water already had lemon in it!! Food: 5/5 I ordered the eggs Benedict and my partner had the Salsa Verde Chilaquiles. Hers was so much better, but I would like to review my order. The eggs Benedict with hollandaise, the eggs were cooked perfectly. Thank you for the great start to the morning. Wait: 5/5 We went in at 11:45am and there was no wait for a table of 2, if you have a bigger party call ahead of time. This place is a great small location that suits the breakfast/brunch craving! Highly recommended for an authentic breakfast experience. FYI: This place is small, please plan accordingly. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The chilaquiles were truly delicious. Can't wait to go back, such a good brunch spot!

I never go wrong when Im here, every time is a good experience. their service is always so nice and the staff is very friendly and attentive. the food is delicious and they have a cute outdoor patio in the back on the restaurant. we love their fresh orange juice and the steak and eggs chilaquiles. read more

From the outside exterior I really didn't know what to expect from this place. It was in the middle of summer and My friend Diana invited me out for breakfast. Going into the front entrance the venue was quite empty what I quickly found out all of the action was in the patio area. Tiztal Back environment was very inviting super cute and the day we decided to go was perfect weather. The wait staff were very professional and nice. The venue has a bit of a Hispanic feel to the restaurant I remember a really cool sculpture on the wall. I got stake and eggs with French toast. It was delicious and seasoned just right the French toast was Average but still good. Over all good experience and would love to visit again. Check out this spot for catch up with friends or first date opportunities. read more

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Came today with my best friend to enjoy some chilaquiles. It was her first time having them and it was delicious. service was quick, Friendly environment, and very a very clean location. I highly recommend Tizcal. read more

Tiztal Cafe - Chilaquiles with Chicken and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow yum! My friend took me here because she has always been raving about the chilaquiles. It was a rainy Saturday morning, so it felt like the perfect weather to eat something warm! There was a wait, and the waiting space is really small. Thankfully my friend had an umbrella we were able to share while staying outside. The estimated wait was 40 minutes but I think we only ended up waiting 25 minutes! I am a sucker for chorizo, so of course I opted for the chorizo chilaquiles. All I can say that it was SO flavorful, and I ate way more than I should have. I still had left overs to take back! I love that the tortilla is not soggy but it is still well-incorporated into the dish. The chorizo here is also top notch. Highly recommend coming here, it is worth the wait! read more

Tiztal Cafe - Chilaquiles with Chorizo and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on crisp December afternoon with my fave Yelper friend Mrs Denyce She came up with idea of grab and go Brunch near her neighborhood The owner greeted us warmly ,and thanked us numerous times for the support of her business and gave us one of her most requested drink free on the house to sample nice touch The food was still hot when it was time to dig in My choice for the afternoon was Mojito omelet which was egg whites mozzarella cheeses fresh basil and chicken with mango harbeno pepper salsa in the side very tasty and filling also had home fries with this order On the recommendation of Mrs Denyce also had a pecan waffle I love waffle so it was a win read more

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