The Twisted Lizard
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from - Neighborhood: Sheffield/De Paul
- 1964 N. Sheffield Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60614-5019
- 773-929-1414
- Price range: $$ ($9-$15)
One flight down from the busy intersection of Sheffield and Armitage lies the Twisted Lizard, a lively little Mexican restaurant that caters to the Lincoln Park crowd. Young professionals feast on Mexican foods prepared with "market-fresh" ingredients. The menu features fajitas, enchiladas, chimichangas, burritos and "sincronizadas" (layered flour tortillas filled with re-fried black beans and choice of meat or vegetables). Appetizers include "queso fundido" (baked cheese) and multiple versions of quesadillas. The festive decor and cheery Mexican music lend a fiesta ambience to the surroundings -- however, the ever-flowing margaritas the bar pours are what really lift the crowd into the party spirit. There are eight types of margaritas served by the pitcher and there's a lineup of premium tequilas for building even more margaritas.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Sheffield and Armitage
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult. Street parking difficult
- Public Transportation:
- Brown Line train: Armitage stop. Taxi cabs plentiful.
- Wheelchair Access:
- No
The Basics
- Hours:
- Summer hours: 11-10 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 11-11 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- Mexican and American Tex Mex
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Dinner. Lunch.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise and Catering. Hats and T-shirts. No children's menu.
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Call for details
- Specialties:
- Southwest and Mexican food; margaritas.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Capacity: 20
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- Capacity: 60
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"Best Mexican Food in Lincoln Park "
By sae5017 from Lincoln Park , July 14, 2009
I couldn't have asked for a better dining experience. Not only was the food outstanding but the service was exceptional as well. The manager/owner ...
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"Great food, inconsistent service."
By funkygruve from lincoln square, February 3, 2009
My wife and I discovered Twisted Lizard through a friend about a year ago and instantly fell in love. The black angus skirt steak is among the most...
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"L-O-V-E this place!!!"
By Anne from Lincoln Park, January 31, 2008
Twisted Lizard is one of my favorite restaurants in Chicago- I go with all my girlfriends on Wednesday nights for $3 margaritas. The staff is real...
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