ROJO GUSANO
Mary Biancalana · 868 Google reviewsROJO GUSANO — honest mexican in North Center. It gets busy, and that's part of the appeal. The cocktail list is worth exploring. [patio]
What 715 diners keep saying
What 715 diners keep saying
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“Excelente!!! Un pequeño almuerzo de boda civil.... Muy agradecidos con el Sr. Rafael Pineda✨Maravilloso lugar! Celebramos la boda civil de nuestros hijos con un almuerzo memorable!! ✨ Los detalles de parte del Sr.Rafael Pineda hermosos 👌🏻 Deliciosos platillos con auténtico sabor y el toque especial del propietario. Un bellos lugar ambiente, excelente atención y servicio. GRACIAS 🙏🏻”
“This cute, charming spot really came alive on a Friday night with live music setting the vibe. From the moment we walked in, everyone was incredibly welcoming, which made the experience even better. One standout was how quickly the food and drinks arrived—always a huge plus! The food overall was delicious. The chips and salsa were a highlight: three different salsas, each with a nice little kick, paired with freshly fried tostadas you break apart yourself—such a fun and tasty touch. The guacamole was perfectly seasoned and generously portioned. For mains, the arrachera tatemada was tender and full of flavor. We ordered five tacos, and the clear standouts were the carne asada and al pastor—both absolutely packed with flavor. A few fell a bit short, though: the papas con chorizo, poblano, and fish tacos were a bit underwhelming and could have used more seasoning, but we still enjoyed them. As for drinks, the mango chipotle cocktail had a nice spicy kick and was really enjoyable, while the hibiscus drink wasn’t quite our favorite. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely recommend this place—we’re already planning to come back!”
“Nice place, food was tasty, and the drinks were amazing! The live music made it even better.”
“Delicious food, delicious drink, and incredible atmosphere. This is the kind of place you take a date, and the same kind of place you have a night you forget! Cheers!”
“Chilaquiles with steak yum 😋 Enchiladas mole sauce… really yummy 😋 Coliflor con mole & garlic shrimp tacos 🌮 Huevos con mole and plantain”
“Friendly and great service. Ordered the steak nachos to share and loved it! This is my second time coming to this restaurant and I would recommend their tacos and nachos.”
“This place is insanely good with a wide selection of tacos. I had the chicken tinga, pastor, and the baja. Also got the chips and salsas and a mezcalada. All were seriously great.”
“The atmosphere, food, and service were all a 10/10! They even had live music playing, which added a really nice touch. The food was absolutely delicious, and the horchata—made in-house—was a standout. What really made the experience exceptional, though, was the customer service. The staff made me feel like a regular from the moment I walked in. Hands down, the best service I’ve had in a long time.”
“Wonderful staff, food is DELICIOUS, drinks are INCREDIBLE. Really love this little gem in my neighborhood. One of my favorite restaurants in the city.”
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