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Cantina Laredo
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
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Julie MillerAugust 18, 2014Great food for a great value. Guacamole made table side, the Especiales plates are big enough to share! Tacos plates are a more reasonable size for just one. Ask for a table by the fireplace or patiio
Madeline GullettAugust 18, 2014I love their guacamole, it's made right at your table! They have great margaritas too. The vegan/vegetarian options aren't great, but doable. I always get their artichoke and avocado enchilada
Sarah EndresApril 21, 2013Everything I ate was delicious! The ahi tuna tacos on the lounge menu are incredible. Blood orange sangria and passion fruit margarita were great.
Chris VicenteOctober 25, 2014It's all about the fresh made table side guacamole! Yum! That and their deserts especially the Mango Tres Leches is awesome!
- Christopher FlossJuly 15, 2017Just had an amazing salad -- try the ensalada de cilantro the next time you visit @cantinalaredo in #chicago.
Rochelle MorganJune 17, 2015Stuffed pepper with shrimp, corn, mushroom, and pepper jack cheese is so good. It inspired me to make my own version at home but I'll be back for the real thing!- Madeline GullettJanuary 7, 2015The Casa Rita is their strongest margarita! And it's yummy. The blood orange sangria is also a fun tasty drink! 🍹🍹🍹
Stacy Bo BacyNovember 4, 2019Weekday happy hour 3:30 to 6:30pm in the large bar area and second foot lounge. Casa ‘Rita for $7 and chicken quesadillas for $7 are the way to go.
Joe RodriguezMarch 9, 2013The hot chile salsa is soo good. Even better than grandma's...also get the Cameron Poblano Asada, steak wrapped around a shrimp and cheese stuffed pepper. Absolutely phenomenal.
John R Dallas JrApril 11, 2021Live and love this place. Don’t miss a corner to admire its architectural detail. Food great!
Eve BentonMarch 1, 2014I don't have the menu any longer but I ordered the carne asada wrapped around a poblano pepper and it's incredible!
Yes, the guacamole table side of course. The surprise....best fresh fish in RiverNorth. Try it.
Edward ElchicoMay 25, 2014For weekend brunch , they offer a free mimosa or bloody Maria with your brunch meal. The crab cakes with poached eggs were amaaazing!!
Guacamole is made fresh table side, and you can get it spicy or not. Excellent - don't be afraid to ask for more chips.
Jessica HuiApril 27, 2014Guacamole is fresh. All the drinks are amazing. Tacos are great! Meat is well seasoned and very tasty.
CarolApril 12, 2016Table side guac is really good. Loved the interior and bar area. Great margaritas. Food was mediocre at best, I got the combo fajitas (steak & chicken) and it was nothing special. Not great service
Kevin KlimaAugust 19, 2012The mojitos are great but a little too sweet to have more than one. The upstairs bar is the perfect place to grab a drink.
- Christopher FlossSeptember 4, 2016#CantinaLaredo in #Chicago has great #guacamole and chips! Great #brunch menu options on the weekends!
Dalton SpearAugust 9, 2013World class guacamole, slow refill on the chips/drink.. Amazing atmosphere, a little loud, nice open breeze.
Jen Marquez GinnFebruary 10, 2015Guacamole made table-side is delicious. Fun lounge area upstairs if you just want a drink.
Robert EdwardOctober 3, 2011Tableside guacamole and Mama Cuellar's apple pie were wonderful. Seafood entree - broiled sea bass served fajita-style - delicious. Our waiter, Virgilio, was excellent.
Tori HughesAugust 19, 2013If you're celebrating anything, tell your server and you'll be brought a dessert on the house! And the food in general is excellent!
Chicago TribuneJune 26, 2012Get here early for the "happier half" weekday promotion, where small plates on the second-floor lounge are half-price between 4 and 7 p.m. Read more
Amalfi Experience-DesignerJune 14, 2012Don't miss out on their tableside guacamole! It's delicious! And if you're looking for a spicier salsa, ask the server for the habanero!
4-7 happy hour upstairs with so many good choices. You can't go wrong with the shrimp flatbread!
Debbie TeufelDecember 30, 2012Have drinks and appetizers upstairs by the fireplace. It's warm, cozy and margaritas are oh so good!
Jim MuttramJune 8, 2013The guacamole hand-made at your table at a strength to suit your taste is excellent
Michael CaputoOctober 8, 2011Give the superfuit mojito a try - it's a fresh, flavorful combination of mint, blackberry, sugarcane, limes, and dragonberry bacardi.
- Michael CaputoOctober 8, 2011If you like chocolate, brownies, or awesomeness - you have to try the Mexican brownie. The ring of deliciousness is brandy butter sauce.
DANIELFebruary 4, 2012I know it looks like a Land Rover Dealership from the outside, but fear not! They've got chips, queso and damn good tacos!
Garrett BuxtonMarch 29, 2013Guacamole rocks. Enchiladas mole and enchiladas barbacoa are also top notch.
Nicole VelazquezJanuary 6, 2013Such a cute modern place!! Great decor! Great place! Food was delish!
Veronica RivasOctober 27, 2012Try the Casa Rita Margarita! You'll be in for a treat. The Mango & Pollo salad, amazing!
Nick 🍾 FarinaAugust 20, 2013guac is good, but be careful when you ask for spicy - they just fill it up w/ jalapeños, which overpowers the avocado flavor.- Noel RodriguezOctober 9, 2015Food is alright, nothing worth noting to others. If you have guests from out of town, Rick Bayless is down the street. Xoco isn't a full sit down experience but your taste buds will love you for it.
- They make the guacamole fresh table side here. It's really delicious so start with that.
Enchiladas Mole and the Carnitas Torta are spot on!
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Cantina Laredo
508 N State St (btwn W Grand Ave & W Illinois St)
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Chicago, IL 60654
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
(312) 955-0014
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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