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TECALITLAN MEXICAN KITCHEN & MARGARITA BAR — a mexican spot in Old Town. Order the Salsa. The cocktail list is worth exploring. Michelle Flores: "Their chips are made fresh and the salsa was amazing"
Carole Sorensen
232 reviews
“Very authentic Mexican and everything was amazing”
1538 N Clybourn Ave a105, Chicago, IL 60610
“We stopped here for dinner with a group of six and all of our food was excellent.”
We stopped here for dinner with a group of six and all of our food was excellent. We appreciate the really fast service and very nice decor inside this restaurant. We had the three taco dinner as well as a side of guacamole and we had their signature fresh made margaritas on the rocks. The chicken tortilla soup was also really great! We definitely will be back.
Mary Biancalana
Dec 2025
“I'm writing this on a full stomach as I have filled up on chips & guac, elote, and cod tacos.”
I'm writing this on a full stomach as I have filled up on chips & guac, elote, and cod tacos. They were all very good. The service here is great. Very happy with this experience overall.
Andrew Foley
Apr 2025
“Our first visit and we loved it.”
Our first visit and we loved it! We have been looking for a place to frequent and are hoping we found it! First visit just margaritas and chips, guacamole & salsa - YUMMY! The service was excellent - thank you Francisco - you took great care of us. We will see you soon!
Holly Fettinger
Mar 2025
“This restaurant is amazing.”
This restaurant is amazing. All of the food I had were very yummy. Service was a little slow but there was only one server working when my group got their so I can understand. But the server was super friendly and was always very helpful with the menu. I recommend coming here for a birthday brunch.
Stephanie Garcia
Mar 2025
“Friendly, quick service.”
Friendly, quick service. The food was fantastic. The portion sizes are definitely worth the money. Get the elote - soooooo good. Mezcal margarita was on point as well. Next time I’m in this neighborhood, I am definitely coming back!
Josh Wolfrum
Aug 2024
“Had a fantastic chicken fajitas and Al Pastor taco.”
Had a fantastic chicken fajitas and Al Pastor taco. More flavorful than I was expecting and decent portion size. Definitely Italy hope to revisit to try more items.
Peter Leung
Jul 2024
“Best margaritas in town.”
Best margaritas in town! Good food, excellent hospitality and servers really want you happy.
Marie
Mar 2023
“Incredible all around.”
Incredible all around! Their tacos are authentic street style and their salsa is *chefs kiss* I’ve had a lot of tacos in Chicago and these are definitely the best I have had in a long time. 😋 The service was excellent as well. Will be coming back for sure!
Ashley W
Aug 2022
“I had a Maracuya margarita which was delicious as was the Taco dinner.”
I had a Maracuya margarita which was delicious as was the Taco dinner. Service was excellent, would definitely come again!
Shafela (Fela)
May 2022
“Great drinks! Food was delicious and it really was authentic Mexican food. Prices were really...”
Great drinks! Food was delicious and it really was authentic Mexican food. Prices were really affordable and the decor was so lovely. Staff was super nice. Great addition to the New City Plaza. Gotta check it out!
Liliana Arellano
Aug 2021
“ummm WOW! Very authentic Mexican and everything was amazing! The outdoor patio is awesomeeee right...”
ummm WOW! Very authentic Mexican and everything was amazing! The outdoor patio is awesomeeee right now especially if you want to social distance responsibly. We felt so comfortable! The staff was so friendly and tentative. Slight delay on the appetizer but she apologized and kept us informed which I appreciate. The tamales were huge, I recommend the chicken! Steak enchiladas with green sauce were some of the best I’ve ever had. Can’t rave about this place enough. Large portions, good prices!
Carole Sorensen
Jul 2020
“Food was great! I really enjoyed the chips and fresh salsa at the beginning of the meal—-and was...”
Food was great! I really enjoyed the chips and fresh salsa at the beginning of the meal—-and was even offered another round! I ordered the queso fundido for an appetizer and it was soooo good—-rich and cheesy! For main course I had the steak enchiladas with verde sauce, very flavorful and fullfilling. I will def return!
Brittney Jones
Nov 2019
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