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Old Pueblo Cantina — clean, consistent mexican in Lincoln Park. The decor hasn't changed, and it doesn't need to. Cocktail menu runs deeper than expected.
Tarun Bhatia
241 reviews
“Place has perfect sized menu and everything was delicious”
1200 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
“I can’t believe the price, the quality of the food, or the fantastic service we received.”
I can’t believe the price, the quality of the food, or the fantastic service we received. I ordered the mahi mahi, crispy shrimp, and carne asada tacos. They all were great (carne asada was a little bland for my liking), but I can’t stop thinking about how perfect the crispy shrimp was. Highly recommend!
Christian Jackson
Dec 2025
“First time coming here, the vibe and the staff were great.”
First time coming here, the vibe and the staff were great. Food is really good and the brunch deal on Sunday, 👍🏽👌🏽. Carlos and Tori were fantastic to us and so friendly. 10/10 coming back very soon. Thank you Carlos 😁
Albert Margarito
Nov 2025
“Best restaurant experience I’ve had in a while!”
Best restaurant experience I’ve had in a while!! My partner and I decided to stop in after we had passed the restaurant and noticed the “Home of the Cheese Crisp” sign. We were met by Carlos, the manager, who made sure we had a wonderful experience. Our server Ava was amazing, and great at making recommendations. We ordered the mini beef chimis, the fish tacos, and of course the cheese crisp, and they did NOT disappoint. The mini chimis were especially delicious. We will definitely be back!
Kayelyn Smith
Oct 2025
“Had a great, fresh chicken bowl.”
Had a great, fresh chicken bowl. Guac, salsa, and chips were fresh and delish as always!
James Monaco
Oct 2025
“We came here for taco tuesday which is a great deal.”
We came here for taco tuesday which is a great deal. Note that you can’t mix and match tacos on taco tuesday without paying the full price. We got the queso con chorizo which was amazing, shrimp tacos, and red chili beef tacos. The red chili beef tacos were a little bit too spicy for me. The chips and salsa are so amazing too!!
Sara Sherrin
Sep 2025
“Wow this place was so great.”
Wow this place was so great. Everyone was so friendly (shout out to Carlos) and we had a great meal. Margaritas were delicious and we tried the chorizo cheese crisp and crispy shrimp tacos. The flour tortillas were the best I’ve ever had! Highly recommend.
Alison Lutke
Sep 2025
“Phenomenal experience.”
Phenomenal experience! Food was delicious and the service could not have been better. We got tacos, chicken skewers, and queso fundido and everything was cooked to perfection. Carlos was also so friendly and they even went as far to make us custom menus celebrating our upcoming wedding. Will definitely return!
Elizabeth Donnelly
Aug 2025
“Solid food and great sidewalk patio vibe.”
Solid food and great sidewalk patio vibe. I really enjoyed the guac and margaritas, which were decently priced. Tacos were delicious and service was swift even being at the last table outside. Shout out Benjamin. Will come back soon, great summer spot.
Michael Dybala
Jul 2025
“The food was yummy.”
The food was yummy! And the service was great! I highly recommend this restaurant! I enjoyed the chicken skewers which was their version of chicken fajitas.
Stacey De
Jun 2025
“This place is amazing.”
This place is amazing! Definitely NOT your average Mexican restaurant… Exceptional food, exceptional atmosphere, exceptional service!! We had several small dishes + tacos…everything superb. Thanks to Carlos for being very hospitable and also being our sommelier for delicious Mezcal (margaritas are great too). Outstanding Latin music in the background. We’re coming back!!
Ben Zuniga
May 2025
“Great neighborhood Mexican spot with an unlimited brunch option with Margaritas and fresh made chips with amazing salsa.”
Great neighborhood Mexican spot with an unlimited brunch option with Margaritas and fresh made chips with amazing salsa. We came on a Saturday and the place was packed but service was super quick and our server Natalie was amazing. Dec recommended the chorizo cheese crisp and $25 for unlimited Marga is an amazing deal. The breakfast burrito was also absurdly large and could def feed two people. Will be back for brunch a lot this summer as they have outside seating as well.
Josh Banfield
Apr 2024
“Ambiance and atmosphere are about what you’d expect from a classic Mexican joint.”
Ambiance and atmosphere are about what you’d expect from a classic Mexican joint. Our server was both prompt and engaging. To start, I must say the chips and salsa were phenomenal. Really nice texture on the chips and smokiness in the salsa. We ordered their signature cheese crisp (pictured) and an order of tacos, both were pretty solid in our eyes. Margaritas (both classic and frozen) hit the spot and the price point is reasonable. Check them out!
Kyle
May 2023
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