El Tecolote Restaurant
jasmine luckett · 60 Google reviewsEl 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 [$$]
What 414 diners keep saying
What 414 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“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!”
“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.”
“Llegamos ahi por curiosidad, fue la mejor decisión que pudimos tomar Los ostiones de la casa son, sin exagerar, LOS MEJORES que he comido en Chicago, los puristas podrían quejarse de ese escondido pero bien medido sabor a salsa Maggie, pero como a los conservadores, hay que hacerlos entender que la perfección no está en sus aburridas maneras de hacer las cosas. La micheldada una chulada!!!”
“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 👍🏽👍🏽”
“Very chill place nice tacos. Good spot to stop and take a break. The food was awsome and the service was just as good”
“This is the place for shrimp cocktails and ceviche. Good beer choices to enjoy with your meal”
“Amazing mexican seafood and exceptional service. I've tried different seafood places and tecolote is the #1.”
“Small but cozy place. The food and drinks were incredible! The portions were huge for what they charged! I will definitely go back!”
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