Let's talk tacos. Whether they are walking, providing the perfect crunch, or dressing up as your new favorite dessert, we can't get enough of these tacos around The Magnificent Mile. When you are out and about in downtown Chicago and that taco craving takes hold, look no further than our go-to taco guide!
It just got a lot easier to answer the question, “What do you want for dinner?” From the best nachos in Chicago to sushi, burgers, tacos and craft beers, Hub 51 is the go-to spot to satisfy every craving.
Our Favorite: Veggie Asada Tacos
HUB51
51 W Hubbard Street | (312) 828-0051
Taco Tuesday meets barbecue every week at Jake Melnick’s. This laid back sports pub is popular for its BBQ, bar fare and brews, and you won’t want to miss their Tuesday night BBQ Tacos!
Try It Out: BBQ Pit Tacos
Jake Melnick's Corner Tap
41 E. Superior Street | (312) 266-0400
Hopsmith Tavern has everything you need for a perfect weekend: ice-cold drafts, TVs tuned into your favorite sports teams, and a killer brunch menu. It's never too early for tacos. Cheers!
Top Taste: Breakfast Tacos
Hopsmith Tavern
15 W Division Street | (312) 600-9816
This posh rooftop restaurant & lounge in the Godfrey Hotel brings the heat. Spice up your night with Firecracker Tacos before you cool it down with a classic cocktail and a Waffle Taco to satisfy your sweet tooth.
A Sweet Surprise: Waffle Taco
I|O Godfrey Rooftop Lounge
127 W Huron Street | (312) 374-1830
Beatrix is a modern neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place focused on bringing healthy and delicious options together in new and flavorful ways.
Unique Taste: Crispy Quinoa and Avocado Tacos
Beatrix
519 N. Clark Street | (312) 284-1377
Can you keep a secret? (Hint: This one isn’t a taco.)
Hidden inside a hot spot for burgers and brews is a top-secret treasure: the Taco Cat sour ale.
Gotta Have It: Tacocat Beer
SafeHouse Chicago
60 E. Ontario Street | (312) 313-1007
Public House offers American fare with a smokehouse twist along with a crowd-pleasing menu and over 100+ beers.
Be sure to stop in on Wednesdays for taco night!
Our Pick: Baja Fish Tacos
Public House
400 N. State Street | (312) 265-1240
Wait… is a hot dog a taco? No, of course not. But that doesn’t stop Downtown Dogs from sampling tastes from south of the border and serving up steak tacos and house-made salsa.
But please, do not put ketchup on the tacos.
Switch it up: Steak Tacos
Downtown Dogs
804 N Rush Street | (312) 951-5141
How could we "taco ‘bout" tacos without mentioning Frontera Grill? Chef Rick Bayless' vibrant Mexican restaurant serves up authentic flavors in a festive space to transport you to the colorful kitchens of Mexico.
We Recommend: Tacos Arabes
Frontera Grill
445 N Clark Street | (312) 661-1434
Taco Tidepool just doesn't have the same ring to it. The classic build-your-own burritos share the spotlight with nachos, quesadillas and, of course, tacos.
What's Hot: Cabo Shrimp Tacos
Burrito Beach
200 E. Ohio Street | (312) 335-0668
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery takes pride in their made-on-site house beers, but no craft brew is complete without pub food to go with it. This brewpub promises ridiculously high standards with an unbeatable view.
Fan Favorite: Crispy Wrapped Tacos
Rock Bottom Brewery
1 W Grand Avenue | (312) 755-9339
