Lalo's Restaurant
2.7
- Neighborhood: River North
- 500 N. La Salle St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-329-0030
The menu focuses on traditional Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, burritos, and tamales. House specialties include lomo de res en chile de arbol (chopped ribeye steak simmered in chile sauce) and tinga de camarones (grilled shrimp served on a bed of tomatoes, sliced onions and chipotle peppers). Appetizers include nachos, sopes, queso fundido and a combination platter. Margaritas are the drink of choice, available in lime, tropical, strawberry, mango and guava flavors.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- LaSalle and Illinois.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot, Street Parking Difficult, and Valet
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 156 LaSalle.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Mon.-Tues.; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wed.-Thurs.; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Fri.-Sat.; 12-10 p.m. Sun.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican, Tacos/Burritos, and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Any size party.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Margaritas are the house specialty.
- Music Style:
- Latin
- Dance Style:
- Latin. Salsa lessons Wednesday nights at 9 p.m.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Mexican
- Live Music:
- Yes. Mariachis play Wednesday-Saturday after 8 p.m.
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. Special catering menu. Preset children's menu.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Capacity: 80-170
- Specialties:
- Lomo de res en chile de arbol, tinga de camarones, coctel de camaron and margaritas.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes. Through Dining In.
- Seating :
- Restaurant seats 400
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"$115 wasted on this dump..."
Beafybear from Berwyn - June 30, 2008
We took two out of towners to lunch at Lalo's yesterday. I ordered a Mexican Meat platter which probably had $3 worth of food on it and it cost $16...
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"The bottom line. Service is..."
REstaurant Owner from des plaines, i - August 1, 2007
The bottom line. Service is disorganized and terrible. always understaffed. Menu is lame. Atypical oversalted sub-quality over salted meat with to...
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"Polite welcoming service can not..."
Jay Gee from Chicago, IL - May 31, 2007
Polite welcoming service can not make up for the bland food that is served here. This is cooking strictly for the tourists. Sorry to say - this foo...
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