Cafe El Tapatio
Chicago, IL 60657-1331
Phone: (773) 327-5475
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Roscoe Street
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Paulina; Bus: 9 to Roscoe
- Best of Citysearch:
- Mexican Food 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 10am-10pm, Fri-Sat 10am-12am, Sun 9am-12am
Editorial Review for Cafe El Tapatio – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Small and packed to the hilt with customers, this Mexican joint serves up specialties like caldo de camarones (shrimp soup in tomato base) and pechuga--a grilled double chicken breast, topped with sauteed mushrooms, green-chili sauce and cheese. The drinks are served in huge goblets. Options include the Rolls Royce margarita, a mix of Cuervo 1800, Cointreau and Grand Marnier.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitPrime seats during the summertime are at tables on the shaded patio.
ParkingMetered spots are available on Ashland, but watch out for impatient drivers. This stretch of Ashland is traditionally a speedy thoroughfare.
User Reviews for Cafe El Tapatio
02/08/2008 Posted by fanni41
I have been to Cafe El Tapatio many times in the last few years and I have never been disappointed. It is a small place with a very cozy Mexican atmosphere. The food is good and the portions are large and, while the drinks are a bit pricey, they are worth it; there is nothing much more refreshing on a hot summer day than a delicious pitcher of their mango margaritas.
Pros: Great drinks and good food. Lovely outdoor seating.
Cons: Drinks are pricey and it can get very busy on weekend nights.
01/04/2008 Posted by angie91175
I have been here a few times with the girls and we have never had a bad meal! Sometimes there is a wait but you can walk across the side street and sit in their bar, have appetizers and they will come and get you when your table is ready.
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