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Charcoal Guacamole — neighborhood mexican in Ravenswood. Open late.
Shadi Beidas
87 reviews
4651 N Clark St #60640, Chicago, IL 60640
“The only things that seemed average was the rice and beans, but I think that it was just because everything else was so good, they seemed average in comparison”
“The best seafood soup😍.”
ALinura SuLtanova
Dec 2025
“lots of food 3am.”
lots of food 3am. the perfect meal after a pub crawl
leonardo ruivo
Apr 2025
“Love this place. I come here for their Tue, Wed, and Thur lunch deals that are some of the best...”
Love this place. I come here for their Tue, Wed, and Thur lunch deals that are some of the best deals I’ve found in the city. The food is fresh and delicious (nothing crazy but solid and consistent!), the staff are always super friendly, and it comes out fresh and quick every time. Would recommend dining in for lunch on a Tue, Wed, or Thu, you won’t regret it and will become a weekly regular!
Jonah Swenson
Oct 2024
“TACOS ARE DELICIOUS!”
TACOS ARE DELICIOUS!! Be there on $1.99 Taco Tuesday. I got two carnitas and one chorizo. After biking all day, these three tacos filled me right up. Highly recommend
John Brockway
Dec 2022
“The food was just ok.”
The food was just ok. The service was nice.
Sandra C
Apr 2023
“Ordered the super nachos with steak from DoorDash around 11:30 PM on 8/21..”
Ordered the super nachos with steak from DoorDash around 11:30 PM on 8/21... and opened the box to find a metal SCREW sitting on top of the food. I called the restaurant and spoke to a very confused employee who didn't seem to understand anything I said and could only direct me to "call back when the manager is in." I understand accidents happen, but cannot comprehend how this order was sent out without anyone noticing a foreign object sitting directly on the top. Avoid this place at all costs.
Philip Garvey
Aug 2024
“My favorite restaurant for mexican food in the city of chicago and great prices.”
My favorite restaurant for mexican food in the city of chicago and great prices. Sometimes they blast the t , v , but all you need to do is ask them to turn it down.
Scott Besaw Music
Oct 2025
“For the price, this place is perfect.”
For the price, this place is perfect. Even outside of the price, there are some real hitters on the menu. Chorizo and any torta both come to mind.
grumble volcano
Mar 2025
“I have had their burrito with picadillo or ground beef in English and beans and cheese and it is divine.”
Michael McMahon
Oct 2024
“Don't expect anything insane from this place, but it's a total classic 24 hour joint that you can...”
Don't expect anything insane from this place, but it's a total classic 24 hour joint that you can always rely on to feed you for a good price. The servers are kind and accommodating, and the food is exactly what you need from a casual mexican place. The tuesday - thursday specials are also always an insanely good deal. It's a sweet neighborhood locale.
E
Jul 2024
“Charcoal guacamole always hits the spot.”
Charcoal guacamole always hits the spot. I think of it as tier 1 on a two-tiered Mexican restaurant situation on Clark Street. The other being the one on Lawrence. But charcoal guacamole steps it up by having fresher food and dessert options. Both are 24/7. But I think charcoal's better.
Lloyd Peters
Jun 2024
“An extremely friendly crowd 24/7, friendly and familiar staff, and stellar food.”
An extremely friendly crowd 24/7, friendly and familiar staff, and stellar food. You can come here after a late work shift to eat and watch a telenovela. This is also one of the easiest places locally to find goat, tripas, and tongue.
Joseph Mogavero
May 2024
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