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Lakeview · Mexican · $$

Tuco And Blondie

4.41,689 reviews ·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
Very nice place to go and have a great time among friends and enjoy amazing food
Mario BledsoeMario Bledsoe · 327 Google reviews
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Tuco And Blondie — clean, consistent mexican in Lakeview. It gets busy, and that's part of the appeal, and no long waits. "The portobello fajitas are fantastic and unique (MUST TRY) and their guacamole is really special too" — Popat [$$, patio]

🌱Vegan & vegetarian friendly — real options, not one sad pasta.
☀️Patio — a Lakeview classic in summer.

What 1,689 diners keep saying

Fast serviceNeighborhood institutionLivelyOld schoolFamily friendlyOutdoor dining
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3358 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Lakeview
Today11AM-9PM
Sun10AM-9PM
Mon–Thu11AM-9PM
Fri11AM-10PM
Sat10AM-10PM
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Review photo by Allison
Jun 2026

Great place right on the Southport corridor! The margaritas were great and our server Blanca was fantastic! The burrito bowl (pictured) was super fresh and refreshing, and the enchiladas were great too. The outdoor patio is a great vibe in the summertime. The complimentary chips and salsa are also seriously addicting

Allison

Allison

92 reviews on Google

Review photo by Drake Friesen
May 2026

Great food!

Drake Friesen

Drake Friesen

1676 reviews on Google

Review photo by Colin O
May 2026

Great spot for tacos for a business. Caitlin is a gentlewoman and a scholar. I talk fast and I think quicker and no one can follow me and she is not only a mother but a bartender. But man the staff here is the only reason I come back. Excellent staff. Excellent service. Excellent professionalism. I would promote her but she probably has already overworked. To the management, give her a pat on the back and a "atta girl" or more money.

Colin O

Colin O

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jeffery G
Feb 2026

Cute place for dinner. Nice restaurant week menu. Very family friendly but still comfortable for conversation. Margs were amazing. Choco taco was delish but ate it before we could take a pic.

Jeffery G

Jeffery G

81 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jennifer Dario
Nov 2025

We came here on Día de los Muertos and had such a wonderful experience! The guac and salsa were on point, and the chicken tortilla soup was incredibly flavorful and creamy plus, it was gluten and dairy free once we left off the cheese. I ordered the ground beef tacos and loved them (though I do wish they offered hard shells for the beef). My husband had the burrito, swapped steak for chicken, and could only finish half because it was so filling! Our server was kind, knowledgeable about gluten and dairy free options, and made the experience easy and enjoyable. We’ll definitely be back.

Jennifer Dario

Jennifer Dario

104 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jerry Dumblauskas
Jul 2025

Nice little place in city. Great salad!

Jerry Dumblauskas

Jerry Dumblauskas

100 reviews on Google

Review photo by Kwi L
Jul 2026

Giselle was a great waitress. She was so friendly and attentive. I went with my husband and child, it was our first time there, the drinks were great. Between the chicken and steak tacos, the steak was best. Giselle also shared that fish and pork were good choices. We’d definitely go back!

Kwi L

Kwi L

14 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jeff Gottdownunder
Jun 2026

The steak fajita here is absolutely delicious. With a very close second for the shrimp fajitas. If the scoring is for fajitas it's a five for sure. Tacos were good it's just the star of the show is the fajitas. Salsa is very good. Guac is tasty. Preferred the skinny margarita to the classic. Waitstaff super friendly. Patio was hopping (first come first served) but indoor has reservations. First time eating here and we will be back!

Jeff Gottdownunder

Jeff Gottdownunder

588 reviews on Google

Review photo by David M
Jul 2026

Very disappointing. The food was mediocre, the service was rude, and the staff member I dealt with was unprofessional and unfriendly. Definitely not worth the visit. I won’t be coming back.

David M

David M

7 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Carlos was our waiter and took excellent care of us. He suggested the hashbrowns as a side - delicious!!

Lori Dinkins

Lori Dinkins

3 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Carlos was a fantastic server. Polite, engaging and attentive to our needs throughout the meal. It helped to make our get together even more enjoyable!

Kristie Edwards

Kristie Edwards

6 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Carlos did a great job! We love coming here before Cubs games. Service is always quick and food never disappoints

Claire Raphael

Claire Raphael

4 reviews on Google

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