ITZ•CHEL BY PEKES
ITZ•CHEL BY PEKES brings Pilsen a lush, jungle-inspired setting with standout tacos, mole, pollo flautas, arrachera, tuna aguachile, and guayaba pancakes, plus well-made classic cocktails and lively bartenders like Diego. Regulars praise the warm staff, generous portions, and welcoming bar for drinks and friendships, making it a fun date-night or group stop. Service can slow on busy nights, and vegetarians should verify ingredients since beans and some greens contain lard.
What 68 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Si eres amante de la buena comida, ¡este lugar es una parada obligatoria! 🤤✨ Todo lo que probamos estuvo espectacular. Las porciones son generosas, los sabores increíbles y el servicio al cliente fue de primera. No hubo un solo platillo que me decepcionara. Como fan de la guayaba, tengo que decir que los pancakes de guayaba se llevaron mi corazón: esponjosos, con el balance perfecto de sabor, nada empalagosos… simplemente una delicia. Si tienes una celebración especial, te recomiendo hacer una reservación y solicitar un menú personalizado. Es una excelente opción para disfrutar una experiencia aún más especial con tus seres queridos. Definitivamente, este lugar se ganó un 10/10.”
“After my 2nd try i was impressed! The tacos are probably the best in Pilsen. The classic cocktails are exactly what I was looking for”
“I had the tuna aguachille and the picaña and i had a paloma also and it was all great I loved it! And Alma was awesome!!”
“Was greeted and served by Jocelyn. She recommended this dish and it did not disappoint. Very feeling and delicious. The drink was definitely made for my latin soul lol”
“Mole enchiladas and the “After dark” drink(my favorite part). Everything was good the octopus app comes well served, and the picanha was juicy.”
“DEFINITELY will be back! Everything 100/10. Had a great time with the girls here”
“Beyond the best! Honestly we took a chance because we saw it on TIKTOK - and it was amazing. Easy to make reservation - food DELICIOUS! I had the pulpo and my partner had the steak. Beautifully design and just overall the amazing flavor. Drinks very good. The best part super amazing prices. A gem for sure and can’t wait to come back soon and bring other.”
“I’ve been here twice, this second visit i brought my parents and they absolutely loved it! Shout out to Zaira(perdón si lo escribí mal!) My parents are hard people to please and we just made this our go to!”
“Delicious food, especially the mole sauce 🤤 friendly staff 💞 looking forward to our next visit.”
“Pros: - food was savory, well presented - atmosphere was nice, got sat immediately on a busy Friday night - server was very friendly - drinks tasted great - great tequila menu Cons: - did not make note of food modifications, brought us the plate as it was on the menu and not how it was ordered - only one bathroom, so you had to wait and either stand in the crowded area or remain seated and hawk it down when it was open”
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