El Tapatio
4.3
- Neighborhood: Lakeview
- 3400 N. Ashland Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60657
- 773-327-5475
This friendly neighborhood Mexican eatery offers affordable, traditional dishes, including enchiladas, tacos and chiles rellenos. Expect a wait on weekend nights.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Ashland and Lincoln.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- Brown Line Train: Ashland. CTA Bus: 9 Ashland, 11 Lincoln.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- Catering. Private parties up to 30
- Worth Noting:
- Recommended. 3 forks.
- Specialties:
- Pechuga a la Tapatia (breast of chicken sauteed with mushrooms, garlic, onions and green sauce, topped with cheese and served with vegetables and rice), carne asada, fajitas.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. 12 tables.
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 20
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"Best Mexican in the City!!!"
By Amy J. from Roscoe Village, January 24, 2009
I live near by and my boyfriend and I walked by one day and gave it a whirl. Usually I find most Mexican resturants in the city are not great and I...
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"Great Margaritas!"
By firedragonfly from Rogers Park, December 31, 2007
On of my favorite Mexican Restaurants in Chicago. The food is great, I recommend the "Reboltijo" or the Plantain Enchiladas with Mole with a Marga...
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"The food is amazing! ..."
By Mike from Uptown from Chicago, IL, August 24, 2007
The food is amazing! That being said, our waiter last night was incredibly snooty. He was extremely condescending after he messed up our order. I'...
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