El Cid 2: User Reviews
El Cid 2
2645 N. Kedzie Ave. - Chicago773-395-0505
I agree with other reviews. It's nothing out of this world. There are other Mexican places way better than this. I don't know why some people are saying this is the best thing that happened to Logan Square. Maybe they just haven't been to other mexican restaurants. I do like to add, though, that the Margarita is very good. It is one of my favoriate drinks and it was DELICIOUS! Do I recommend it, maybe as a fast food restaurant.
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Went with a friend and was seated outdoors in back...to make a very long story short, we received the wrong drinks (twice), then my friend received the wrong entree 3 TIMES....the third time it took 30 minutes before our waitress brought the "wrong" meal (again)...then she basically vanished....I asked another server if she could get her and we were told that our waitress was helping out somewhere else in restaurant....we had already spent 2 hours there and wanted our check - which took the "second" waitress 15 minutes to deliver without even comping a drink, which she eventually did after I asked her if she would expect to pay for the whole fiasco had it happened to her. 2 1/2 hours....fun stuff.
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A mango margarita in the outdoor seating area during the summer is a must for everyone in Chicago. Wait make that two mango margaritas....
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I used to go this place frequently and almost every time I had problems with it. First of all, I like the patio at the back it is really nice to sit outside in the summer however the food and the service are only mediocre, I am sure one can find a much better Mexican restaurant in a place as diverse as Chicago. About a month or so ago, they jacked up the prices, so now it is not a good value either. All the food is really greasy and heavy, and if you go there just to have a couple of drinks and hang out with your friends, the waiters just come up to your table every second, trying to shove food down your throat. In short, it can be a good place to just go check it out and have something light like a vegetarian burrito or something, but beyond that poor service, high prices and unhealthy food
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I frequently visited EL Cid for its great patio during the summer months. Now I have a place to hang out during the winter months. They recently remodeled the downstairs which has french doors that allows the cool fresh air inside. The upstairs has a warm atmosphere with friendly staff. El Cid's food is consistent, they have reasonable prices, and they have the best house margaritas in the city of Chicago. You can't beat the price of $4.75 for their house maragaritas.
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This is a perfect place to go with friends, a boyfriend or family. The food is great, the outdoor patio, sidewalk cafe and upstairs romantic lounge are fantastic places to get away and drink a margarita. I recommend to everyone!
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It's tasty El Cid food with a totally different feel. I love the lounge-y area upstairs. It's super comfy, and the margarita's are excellent as always. What a great place.
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You can't go wrong with this cute restaurant located on Kedzie blvd. in between Milwaukee Ave and Diversey. The food and margaritas are fantastic, but it's the unique atmosphere that makes it special. Whether you are in the mood for sidewalk seating, casual authentic dining, a romantic evening upstairs or an amazing evening on the back outdoor patio-- El Cid 2 has it all! The staff is friendly and the prices are fair. I only live a block away, but I would travel the distance for this gem!
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We can't get enough of this place. During the summer is the best place to come and chill with the whole family in the beautiful patio while sipping on awesome Margaritas and eating good mexican food.
The staff is super friendly and very caring. I love the fact that they make you feel like regulars from the moment you step in.
The mole is super good and we love the new upstairs addition, for those nights when mom and dad can have a more quiet night out!
We bring in the all our friends and every one has loved it, laid back and not a place for snobs.
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An awsome new lounge has been added to El Cid. Lovely fire place, new drinks, new appetizers and as always super friendly staff. Very relaxing set up. My friend and I had grate time.
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