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(773) 549-2595
2585 N Clark St
Chicago,
IL
60614
41.9295
-87.6427
Neighborhoods: Lincoln Park, North Side
Price:
$$
Last updated 8.08.11
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Quiet, Outdoor Dining, Date Spot, Group Dining, Food Delivery
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
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What People Are Saying About Tarascas International
Featured Review
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In Short – A mural of three bare-breasted women holding aloft a fruit tray provides a splash of color in this bright, white-tableclothed space. Food is fresh and generously portioned; favorite dishes include tequila shrimp appetizer, which has Buffalo wing-like zing, plus puntas al albanil (chopped steak with bacon) and toothsome carne asada: a whole steak with tortillas, refried black beans and Mexican rice.
Editor's Tips
- What to Drink:
- Margaritas star on the drink list, with a full page of tequilas to choose from. The Mexican cosmopolitan is actually a margarita, strained and served in a martini glass.
- The Extras:
- Dine on Tuesdays and enjoy a whopping 45-ounce margarita for $11.
| food quality | 95.83000183105469% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 37.5% positive |
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| value | 100.0% positive |
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07/07/07
Best Margaritas in the City
by dinneranyone at Citysearch
I stumbled upon this place one night while coming home from work. What a great find, the food is a unique blend of Mexican and Caribbean fusion and has the perfect amount of spices. The margaritas are what will bring me back again and again. The margarita choices are enough to keep you occupied, but the fresh taste and flavors blew me away. Some of the friendliest staff and ownership that I have ever been witness to. Do NOT miss out on this gem in the city, it is well worth it.
- Pros: Best margarita in town, the patio
- Cons: Hard to get in on the weekends
08/14/06
Friday night and we got a seat outside?
by emugler at Citysearch
This place was just what we were looking for last Friday-- something quick, not too expensive, outside. We found all three! We ordered a mojito-- deliciously fantastic! The homemade chips were wonderful and crispy. We weren't starving so we just ordered the queso fondito with shrimp. It was a little greasier than I usually like, but it's baked cheese, what should I have expected, right? Anyway, it turned out to be a great night and I will definitely be back.
- Pros: Outdoor seating, friendly waitstaff, tasty food
- Cons: Bus boys could use a little more training
07/18/06
Great casual Mexican + people watching
by oldguyalehouse1 at Citysearch
This is the best combination of Mexican food and cafe seating on the Northside. There is no tradeoff at Tarascas between the patio seating and service, as it has been great each time I've been there. The margaritas are done well, the burritos are tasty, and the plantains are plentiful. However, the best part about Tarascas is the opportunity in the summer to hang out casually on Clark and watch the people stroll by - jealous our your pitcher of Margaritas, your food, and your date. The only downside can be found in the chips and salsa - they are not too wonderful, but easy to discount considering the total package.
- Pros: Food, people watching, drinks.
- Cons: Bad salsa. Hard to find seating on nice afternoons.
06/18/06
Friendly Staff, Good Food, Great Drinks
by theonetoask at Citysearch
Been to this place a couple of times. The staff is always happy to have you there, at least during my visits. Very accomodating. Breakfast is not my favorite there but all the other food is solid.
- Pros: Friendly Service, Outdoor seating, Great Margs'
- Cons: Can be busy
02/11/06
Golden Margarita and Burrito Dinner
by kblum22 at Citysearch
Since we discovered this gem, it's become a favorite place to get margaritas and Mexican food. I recommend the golden margarita (worth the extra $1) and the chicken burrito dinner, but just about everything on the menu is fantastic!
- Pros: food, drinks, reasonable prices
- Cons: crowded, inconsistent service, no parking
The Details on Tarascas International
Place Categories:
- good food
- great aquariumlike margaritas
- bad service
- tasty burrito
- wonderful homemade chips
- great outdoor seating
- big ones
- recommend golden margarita
- favorite breakfast
- always happy staff
- excellent nachos
- deliciously fantastic mojito
- fresh taste
- favorite place
- recommend chicken burrito dinner
- really enjoyed carne asada
- unique blend
- fresh flavors
- best combination
- fantastic everything
