El Pulpo Loco Restaurant

“I visited Pulpo Loco on a super cold Sunday afternoon for lunch.”

I visited Pulpo Loco on a super cold Sunday afternoon for lunch. I was driving by and decided to check them out for a quick taco. To my suprise, the place wowed me completely… the freshness of the food, the cleanliness of the place and the service from the staff took my “quick taco stop” to a very delicious lunch that I can’t wait to have a again. I recommend you check them out!

Carlos Aréchiga

Dec 2025

“A mi me encanta venir aquí cuando está Betty !”

A mi me encanta venir aquí cuando está Betty !! El servicio que da es excelente y siempre está pendiente de todos ! For my English people !!! Yall try the tacos they are FIRE!! And the salsas are A1👌!! I’ve had the tacos… the mojara (fried fish ) now that’s even better (sober and hung over ) it’s amazing ! One of the best I’ve had ! Again if you get served by Betty she won’t disappoint!

Brenda Delgado

Dec 2025

“Chicken burrito is fire and you get free chips.”

Ellena Oh

Dec 2025

“Perfecto!!! Most of the great Mexican restaurants in Rogers Park are BYOB. These margs are life...”

Perfecto!!! Most of the great Mexican restaurants in Rogers Park are BYOB. These margs are life changing! Yaaaas! So good! The food was amazing also! We had the taco dinner and all the tacos were absolutely amazing.

Westley Art Hodges

Oct 2025

“The best fried fish, so yummy 😋.”

Aina Abdyldaeva

Oct 2025

“The best Mexican restaurant in the north side of Chicago.”

The best Mexican restaurant in the north side of Chicago! The seafood is fresh, the corundas and flautas exquisite! The food is an explosion of flavor in your mouth! The best part is the impeccable service. Betty was phenomenal! Her kindness, excellent customer service, and attentiveness made my experience simply perfect. Gracias Betty!

Lily Hernandez

Aug 2025

“Really tasty and fresh seafood at this Mexican restaurant.”

Really tasty and fresh seafood at this Mexican restaurant. We had guacamole, mixed ceviche, and fried spicy garlic red snapper. We enjoyed everything and think the portions were very large. I did think that the ceviche had a bit too much tomato sauce which turned the dish a bit sweet. I would recommend only using 75% or the amount of sauce that is being used so that there is more focus on that fresh seafood. The fake crab is also not necessary we though. The friend fish was very tasty and fried perfectly, but again, the sauce made it a bit sweeter than I’d like. The fish had a slightly fishy taste, but nothing crazy and I’m sure that can vary from dish to dish.

Leon Voskov

Aug 2025

“Man, El Pulpo Loco is a hidden gem up north.”

Man, El Pulpo Loco is a hidden gem up north! I spent about $40 and got the camarones a la diabla, plus a michelada that slapped. Seafood was fresh, portions were no joke, and the vibe felt super homey—like you’re eatin’ in someone’s kitchen. Chips and salsa came out hot and crisp too. If you’re into mariscos and real-deal flavors, this place is the move.

Nevaeh Anderson

May 2025

“A great place for some seafood and margaritas.”

A great place for some seafood and margaritas. We enjoy the red snapper Diablo. And love that they are open a bit later.

Judy Deering

Apr 2025

“All-around everything was great.”

All-around everything was great. A few notes, though: spicy means spicy (that's coming from someone who grows Carolina reaper peppers to make hot sauce); some tables are a little cramped the closer you get to the counter Horchata was amazing

Everett Palet

Jan 2025

“A small female owned restaurant.”

A small female owned restaurant! No big frills, just great food, good vibe. I had the fish civche so fresh, Margarita was yumtastic!

Mama J

Jun 2024

“Was craving octopus & mussels so I found this little gem & decided to give it a try.”

Was craving octopus & mussels so I found this little gem & decided to give it a try. It was delicious & the service was great. I'll definitely be back! Gracias Pulpo Loco

Alen Barsin

May 2024