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    Tortazo - Willis Tower

    3.7 (122 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    TORTAZO - WILLIS TOWER ATMOSPHERE

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    Outdoor seating

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    BREAKFAST CHILAQUILES
    Preston O.

    For the area really awesome chilaquiles! Def the best I could get at 9am inside the tallest building in Chicago lol. Cute dining area but I took it out to the dining hall and had an amazing view up. Folks working were very very friendly and cooked a great quality. Would come back!

    Melanie L.

    Stopped in on a Chicago food tour just for the churro! Soft, sweet, fall apart goodness! Located right inside Willis Tower and freaking delish!

    Chicken Tacos with chips and salsa
    Keisha M.

    These are probably the best tacos I've ever tasted. Incredibly flavorful, fresh and just simply delicious. A coworker suggested we eat here for lunch and she was right about everything. The service was quick and the food came out hot. While there is plenty of seating, there were only a few tables available which is still good for noon traffic. The ambiance is very modern with vibrant colors, plants and cute pillows on the seating benches. I will be back here for sure!

    Eric W.

    Don't work downtown anymore, so I haven't been to this location in a hot second. I remember when they only had Tortazo at the airport back in the day, but happy that this location is still thriving in the loop and that you can get a very quick and tasty meal. The meals come out very very fast so you don't have to sacrifice your time to get a quality dish . I do like that this location has its own private dining area but that you can also sit out in the common area in the Willis Tower food hall. Staff is super friendly .

    Mexican drinking chocolate
    Dan S.

    I had the soup and sandwich combo. The 1/2 serving birria torta with comsome was delicious. The small serving of tortilla soup was good too, but I think I'd rather get the whole torta next time and skip the soup. I also got the drinking chocolate, which was very good, but a little thick for drinking with food. On the other hand, it was great with the churros, which were hot and fresh and yummy! The setting is very casual, in the Willis Tower food court. Service was prompt and polite. Definitely a good place for a quick, casual meal.

    Brenda J.

    Hot churros anyone? Nice little spot to stop at after exploring the Willis tower/ sears tower.

    Pooja P.

    I recently had a Galentine's brunch at Tortazo and it did not disappoint at all. I stopped by here with my bestie last month. We decided to share Baja chicken tacos and roasted mushroom quesadillas. Super flavorful and perfectly satisfying. I was especially impressed with the veggie quesadillas. It was filled with veggies and so tasty, definitely not your average bland quesadillas. The overall vibe was basic, low key, lively but also a bit loud, very food hall vibes but the staff were really warm and sweet. They gave us roses which made our day. Honestly for a Rick Bayless place, it lived up to the expectation for food standards and was super affordable. I recommend this if you're in Chicago and looking for good food, decent service but still chill vibes!

    Where their food comes from
    Betty H.

    Located on the 1st floor food court, inside Willis Tower (formally the Sears Tower) on S. Wacker Dr. and W. Jackson Blvd. This is a counter-serve eatery inspired by Mexican food from Chef Rick Bayless. You can either order at the kiosk or with the cashier and find an open table. We were on a 'Foodie Tour', and this was a stop for dessert. We had their 'Almost Naked Churro', which is a fried dough pastry covered with cinnamon and sugar. It tasted pretty good, almost as good as the churros I've had in Mexico. Service was friendly and efficient. I would like to return and try other menu items.

    Menu
    Tish P.

    I'm a big fan of Rick Bayless and stumbled about this restaurant as I was leaving the SkyDeck! The menu was missing something that stood out to me. It took me forever to decide but I eventually landed on the steak rajas quesadilla and a Mexican Coke. My flight was in a few hours and I knew I'd eat dinner on the plane plus peruse the United lounge so I wasn't trying to do too much. The service was pretty friendly. My quesadilla was served hot but could have used more cheese. Came with steak, jack cheese, poblanos and a green salsa. The coke hit the spot too. If I worked nearby, I'd see what else Rick had going on even though it's a little pricy, $20 before tax. It's located in a food court so overall the place is kinda loud. But there wasn't much crowd when I dined at Tortazo, it had thinned out as I was debating what to order.

    CHICKEN BACON
    LaTanya T.

    The chicken and bacon quesadilla was flavorful but the sauce was definitely different from other dishes in the south. The staff allowed us to taste a variety of drinks which were helpful. The location gave the perfect view to either be discreet or people watch.

    POTATO-POBLANO FLAUTAS
    Mayuri A.

    Omg I love the food from Tortazo! I usually just grab and go as this is a small restaurant at Willis Tower. The potato poblano flautas are my absolute favorite. Crunchy on the outside with yummy filling on the inside, they come with a side of guac. The eggplant milanesa is also great, but sometimes they might add a bit too much of the pickled jalapeños and onions and make the sandwich sour. The service is fast and the staff is not super friendly but not rude. The menu is not very extensive and the vegetarian options are limited, but I am more than happy with the options they have.

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    Thanks Keisha!! Hope to see you again soon!

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    Hi Eric thanks for your kind words!

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    Food is decent but very overpriced. The side of guac is comically priced. About a tablespoon of guac for 5 dollars...

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