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Little Joe's

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Little Joe's — reliable mexican in Near West Side that keeps people coming back. Classic neighborhood feel, nothing here chasing trends. Worth ordering a drink, because the bar holds its own. Italian Babe: "The Manager is super nice and he made me the best Kentucky Mule I ever had" [$, patio]

☀️Patio — a Near West Side classic in summer.

What 296 diners keep saying

Great valueNeighborhood institutionCozyOld schoolFamily friendlyGreat cocktails
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1041 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
Near West Side
Today4PM-2AM
Sun11AM-12AM
Mon4PM-1AM
Tue–Wed4PM-2AM
Thu–Fri3PM-2AM
Sat11AM-3AM
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What 296 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Jan Pytela
Oct 2025

I had such a great time at Little Joe’s after my first day in Chicago. What definitely contributed is the homey atmosphere, friendly bartenders and great beer with the occasional happy hour specials. I will definitely be back next time in Chicago!

Jan Pytela

Jan Pytela

81 reviews on Google

Review photo by Danielle Peterson
Sep 2025

Really cool place to hangout, friendly and approachable bartenders, delicious food. The margs are great, tacos came out piping hot and tasty. Would definitely recommend

Danielle Peterson

Danielle Peterson

61 reviews on Google

Review photo by Badass trucker Sosa
Jul 2025

Great food and service. They really do have the best tacos and tortas around

Badass trucker Sosa

Badass trucker Sosa

57 reviews on Google

Review photo by Deeksha
Jun 2025

Good service Good staff Great place to hang out at night

Deeksha

Deeksha

98 reviews on Google

Review photo by Courtney Wander
Sep 2024

Bartender was great!

Courtney Wander

Courtney Wander

78 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alex Podolak
Oct 2023

Amazing experience. The wings are absolutely out of this world. 10/10 experience.

Alex Podolak

Alex Podolak

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dominic Coveny
Sep 2023

We absolutely loved it here. KG is incredibly well versed in drinks, and while it was slow, he made us several new kinds of drinks that really blew our socks off. Never met a bartender that created new fun things like this guy. 1000% check this place out

Dominic Coveny

Dominic Coveny

3 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Super fun spot to watch the Cubs game! $3 PBRs, a divey but stylish bar with killer music and a down to earth nice-guy cool bartender? You can’t top that! I can’t wait to come back again😊

Jennifer

Jennifer

86 reviews on Google

May 2026

Best bar in the area, friendly people, good atmosphere!

Peeter Viisimaa

Peeter Viisimaa

7 reviews on Google

May 2026

Cam is cool as hell, he gave me a couple shots as a welcome to Chicago after I moved here in August. (I spent most of the next day hung over and bedridden but that was on me LOL)

Maxwell Hopkins

Maxwell Hopkins

5 reviews on Google

May 2026

Best neighborhood pub in town!

Steven Parsons

Steven Parsons

205 reviews on Google

May 2026

Always a good time at Little Joe’s. The new owners have transformed the whole look and vibe of this establishment.

Melanie Lamoureux

Melanie Lamoureux

10 reviews on Google

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