Zocalo
3.6
- Neighborhood: River North
- 358 W. Ontario St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-302-9977
Regional Mexican fare and delicious margaritas are the draw at this rustic River North spot with a lively vibe. Look for more than 100 varieties of tequila behind the bar, plus a menu of sophisticated Mexican dishes such as camarones al mojo de ajo (jumbo grilled shrimp in a white wine-garlic butter sauce), puntas de res en salsa borracha (grilled skirt steak in pasilla-mezcal salsa) and carne al pastor (adobo-marinated pork tenderloin with creamy tomatillo salsa).
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Orleans and Ontario Streets
- Parking:
- Valet and Street Parking Difficult. $10 valet fee.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Lincoln/Sedgwick-11
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (lunch buffet); 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Tuesday, 5-11 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday-Saturday (dinner)
- Cuisine:
- Mexican
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Buffet. Lunch buffet only.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Recommended for dinner.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar. Look for margarita choices such as prickly pear and blood orange, as well as tequilla flights.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Yes. Across the street.
- Features:
- Catering
- Facilities:
- Private Party and Banquet Facilities. Two private party rooms for 30
- Specialties:
- Regional Mexican fare
- Payment Methods:
- Discover Card, Cash, and Major Credit Cards
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 32
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- For 210
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"Horrible!!!!!"
By felixl00 from Edgewater, June 8, 2009
I recently reserved space for a 30th birthday party at Zocalo. First off the prices they quoted me for bottle service was more than the advertised...
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"Main courses were great but....."
By kharding12 from South Suburbs, January 4, 2009
The Ceviche del dia was horrible! It was basically cocktail sauce with fish and shrimp in it and they actually gave you saltine crackers to put th...
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"LOVE IT"
By idontcook from river west, October 26, 2008
Zocalo has the best margs, guac, and upscale mexican food in town. period. i love taking friends here from out of town because they're always impre...
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Deals & Specials
- $5 signature margaritas, $5 salsa classes (7:30-9 p.m.), DJ Double O spins (9 p.m.-1 a.m.)
- $5 sangrias, $5 small citrus cazuelas
- DJ Miguel Martinez spins 10 p.m.-2 a.m.
- $25 three-course menu, $3 Corona Light bottles
- Half-price appetizers in the bar 5-7 p.m.
- Half-price wine bottles, half off all menu items after 9 p.m.
- $20 three-course menu
- $10.95 Mexican lunch buffet (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), $14.95 three-course lunch
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