El Tecolote Restaurant
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About
El Tecolote Restaurant — dependable mexican in Little Village. Order the Ceviche. Sleek and intentional, with the aesthetic dialed in. "Their ceviche is made fresh to order accompanied with freshly made chips and salsas that will take you to" — Karla Castellanos
Experience Breakdown
jasmine luckett
60 reviews
“My sister randomly walked down the street and picked this taco restaurant ❗️ I grew up near Logan square; humboldt Park so I’ve had authentic Mexican cuisine; but this restaurant is worth the travel and time”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Specialties
- Ceviche
Location
3519 W 26th St, Chicago, IL 60623
What 408+ diners say about El Tecolote Restaurant
“This was my first time visiting a Mexican restaurant with a seafood focus and I cannot believe I've...”
This was my first time visiting a Mexican restaurant with a seafood focus and I cannot believe I've been missing out this whole time. I ordered the piña rellena and can't recommend it enough, such an amazing combination of flavors in a big portion. Definitely stop by here next time you're in Little Village!
ichorren
Nov 2025
“Had the shrimp and octopus cocktail, and it was delicious.”
Had the shrimp and octopus cocktail, and it was delicious! Tasted fresh. Will be coming back to try more. Service was a little slow, but it was worth it.
Luna Marin
Jul 2024
“The best mariscos in la villita.”
The best mariscos in la villita! 👌🏽 Portions are big, we had tostadas de ceviche mixteada (shrimp, octopus, crab, maybe something else) and a filete de pescado empapelado (also lots of seafood mixed in with the fish). Micheladas are yummy too! Highly highly recommend 👍🏽👍🏽
Juan Sebastian Arias
Mar 2023
“We had a take-out order and the food was great!”
George W Rybak Jr
Apr 2022
“This place is a 5 star.”
This place is a 5 star. Love the pescado al mojo de ajo, the stuffed shrimp are another favorite! Ostiones Tecolote are a favorite
Laura, Loha
Feb 2022
“Delicious seafood.”
Delicious seafood. Good prices and good service.
Monica Mora
Aug 2019
“It is very hard to find a good place to enjoy fresh seafood but this is one of them.”
It is very hard to find a good place to enjoy fresh seafood but this is one of them. All the food is so fresh you can taste the ocean. You can’t go wrong with what ever you order. We had their tostadas (fish and mixed) as well as their pineapple canoe for reference 👌🏼.
Andrea Celleri
Apr 2019
“Everything excellent, so good, Ostiones and cocktail were awesome and that pescado estilo Tekolote was super delicious.”
Everything excellent, so good, Ostiones and cocktail were awesome and that pescado estilo Tekolote was super delicious.. definitely gonna be back soon.
iHg Chrdez
Jun 2018
“Great food and fast service!!”
E Hdez
Oct 2017
“The ceviche here is amazing!!”
Christina Barnes
Sep 2025
“Amazing mexican seafood and exceptional service.”
Amazing mexican seafood and exceptional service. I've tried different seafood places and tecolote is the #1.
Rocket 9091
Sep 2025
“Small but cozy place.”
Small but cozy place. The food and drinks were incredible! The portions were huge for what they charged! I will definitely go back!
Diego Villegas
Jul 2025
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