Taqueria la Oaxaquena
4.0
from - Neighborhood: Portage Park
- 3382 N. Milwaukee Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60641
- 773-545-8585
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
Featuring Mexican fare from the southern state of Oaxaca, look for appetizers like grilled cactus with onions and jalapenos, and shrimp and octopus sauteed in pico de gallo. Oaxaca is known for its chocolate, and there are several items on the menu topped with the savory chocolate-inflected mole sauce, including enchiladas, tamales, Cornish hen and grilled chicken. Seafood includes the whole red snapper served Veracruz-style in a zesty garlic and onion tomato sauce. Salads and sandwiches, like the signature torta of grilled tenderloin with chorizo sausage, beans, avocado and Mexican mayonnaise are lighter options.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Milwaukee Ave. and Karlov Ave.
- Parking:
- Street
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 56 Milwaukee.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9 a.m.-12 a.m., Friday and Saturday.
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended on weekends and for parties of 4 or more.
- Dress Code:
- Casual
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Pina coladas and margaritas are house specialities.
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes. Full menu.
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- The restaurant is accented with art and artifacts from Oaxaca.
- Live Music:
- Yes. On holidays and special occasions.
- Features:
- Catering. On and off-premises. No dancing. No children's menu Kid-friendly options. No buffet.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. No on-site store. No, but the entire restaurant may be reserved.
- Worth Noting:
- 4 forks. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Red snapper Veracruz; mole sauce; tortas; grilled cactus; cornish hen; rabbit in mole sauce.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No. In the works.
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"I love La Oaxaqueña!"
By doradcarrera from Roscoe Village, October 8, 2008
La Oaxaqueña has excellent food and service. My favorite appetizer: Botana Huatulco (mixed seafood salad). Favorite dish: Caldo Ismo (mix seafood...
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"Truely authentic"
By Gaby from Craigin, April 16, 2008
Truely authentic Mexican cuisine for the Region of Oaxaca. This place is not trendy and does not have a cool hip atmosphere but it's not meant to ...
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"The Oaxaquena Torta was unbelievable,..."
By JW from Chicago, IL, August 15, 2005
The Oaxaquena Torta was unbelievable, great chips and salsa. Waitress didn't speak any English, but managed to order everything without much troubl...
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