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La Vaca Margarita Bar
Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Pilsen, Chicago
"Awesome patio for margaritas and snacks."(17 Tips)
"Tacos are solid and with great, fresh ingredients."(13 Tips)
"... coladas or take it off the menu! (Sometimes a girl just needs a drink that..."(2 Tips)
"Service was not great but a nice atmosphere & patio."(4 Tips)
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Samantha RangelJanuary 27, 2015The margaritas are satisfyingly cheap and delicious at around $18 a pitcher for well tequila. I could easily see myself drinking a lot especially w the chips and pico being as good as they were.
The food and drinks are amazing and reasonably priced.
Amy RobertsonJune 24, 2017The elotes were the single best items. The tacos come on housemade tortillas
- Heather FolsomAugust 24, 2016Big boss & El green... Best tacos they have. Service is still very slow. Great patio.
Manoj AmbalavananAugust 5, 2021Tacos are solid and with great, fresh ingredients. Margaritas are well flavored and balanced as well.
The Carne Asada is to die for!! Come with an appetite the portions are HUGE!!!
- Heather FolsomJune 3, 2014Unique & delicious taco combinations @ only $3 each- esp liked the pollo w/onion straws. The choriqueso fundido was decent but too greasy. Service was not great but a nice atmosphere & patio.
MaiApril 28, 2014More expensive but best tasting steak, smaller margarita glasses but higher prices with more variety. I think I'll return for the margaritas but I'll definitely go to Nuevo Leon for food.
Adam WilsonJune 28, 2016Unique flavorful taco menu. Loft style interior, great outdoor patio. Nice buzz.
Michael BairdAugust 14, 2014Food is OK. Margaritas are the bees knees. Frozen are my favorite. Ask for a beer-rita, not on the menu, but they will still make them if you are nice.- Veronica ChaidezApril 27, 2014I recommend they get what they need to make pina coladas or take it off the menu! (Sometimes a girl just needs a drink that comes with an umbrella)
Gustavo SanchezJune 23, 2015Their tacos are very good and margaritas by the pitcher Hey you can't beat that!- Veronica ChaidezApril 27, 2014Masters of carne asada and margaritas! And the salsas you get with chips
Samantha HillNovember 4, 2018This place is a good hangout for drinking margaritas, but the food is not the best. The tacos are pricey and just ok for the money. There are better places to go in Pilsen for gourmet tacos.- Ed EduardoJuly 28, 2018We were offered to sit at the bar while waiting to be seated! After waiting without notice I went to the waiter in charge. She immediately recognized me and told me that our table was given away.
- Heather FolsomAugust 1, 2014I never leave a negative tip but this is absolutely awful both times. They need more staff, bottom line. As a bartender/server, I hate seeing overworked staff that can't keep up. Please hire servers.
- Heather BellSeptember 11, 2016Margaritas are awesome and cheap. Food is super mediocre & service was slow.
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- Mon–Tue
- Midnight–12:30 AM
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Wed–Fri
- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 4:00 PM–Midnight
- Sat
- Midnight–1:00 AM
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
- Sun
- Midnight–2:00 AM
- 11:00 AM–Midnight
(312) 829-1147
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Outdoor Seating
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Dinner
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Full Bar, Cocktails
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"Some great choices if you are vegetarian, vegan or plant-based eater. I love the vegetarian tacos, just hold the cheese. And the guacamole & chips never disappoint!"
T H - 8.6
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Lucille Fisher - 8.9
"Frozen drinks were awesome. Girlfriend loved the quesarito, and while I thought the tacos suadero were excellent."
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"Wish it was closer to home. Beautiful venue with great sound. Try balcony seating if you want comfy seats and a private bar with high top tables."
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cami j. - 8.2
"Food is fantastic! Try the empanadas, nachos, and guac. Beer selection is good, and margaritas are quality."
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