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La Vaca Margarita Bar

Mexican Restaurant$$$$

Pilsen, Chicago

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7.5^/10

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"Awesome patio for margaritas and snacks."(17 Tips)
"Tacos are solid and with great, fresh ingredients."(13 Tips)
"... Ask for a beer-rita, not on the menu, but they will still make them if you are..."(2 Tips)
"Service was not great but a nice atmosphere & patio."(4 Tips)

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Samantha RangelJanuary 27, 2015
The margaritas are satisfyingly cheap and delicious at around $18 a pitcher for well tequila. I could easily see myself drinking a lot especially w the chips and pico being as good as they were.
Chellz @CoasttocoasterstudioNovember 8, 2017
Been here 50+ times
The food and drinks are amazing and reasonably priced.
EaterAugust 18, 2016
This bar takes the old adage of "having it your way" and translates it to margaritas. Choose from a variety of flavors, tequilas, and style (frozen or on the rocks). Read more
Amy RobertsonJune 24, 2017
The elotes were the single best items. The tacos come on housemade tortillas
Manoj AmbalavananAugust 5, 2021
Tacos are solid and with great, fresh ingredients. Margaritas are well flavored and balanced as well.
Heather FolsomAugust 24, 2016
Big boss & El green... Best tacos they have. Service is still very slow. Great patio.
Frankie CorralJune 5, 2014
Been here 5+ times
The Carne Asada is to die for!! Come with an appetite the portions are HUGE!!!
Heather FolsomJune 3, 2014
Unique & delicious taco combinations @ only $3 each- esp liked the pollo w/onion straws. The choriqueso fundido was decent but too greasy. Service was not great but a nice atmosphere & patio.
MaiApril 28, 2014
More expensive but best tasting steak, smaller margarita glasses but higher prices with more variety. I think I'll return for the margaritas but I'll definitely go to Nuevo Leon for food.
Adam WilsonJune 28, 2016
Unique flavorful taco menu. Loft style interior, great outdoor patio. Nice buzz.
Michael BairdAugust 14, 2014
Food is OK. Margaritas are the bees knees. Frozen are my favorite. Ask for a beer-rita, not on the menu, but they will still make them if you are nice.
Veronica ChaidezApril 27, 2014
I recommend they get what they need to make pina coladas or take it off the menu! (Sometimes a girl just needs a drink that comes with an umbrella)
Frankie CorralJuly 15, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Fried Fish!! Pescado Frito!!
Gustavo SanchezJune 23, 2015
Their tacos are very good and margaritas by the pitcher Hey you can't beat that!
Andy SwindlerAugust 30, 2015
Awesome patio for margaritas and snacks.
Veronica ChaidezApril 27, 2014
Masters of carne asada and margaritas! And the salsas you get with chips
Samantha HillNovember 4, 2018
This place is a good hangout for drinking margaritas, but the food is not the best. The tacos are pricey and just ok for the money. There are better places to go in Pilsen for gourmet tacos.
Ed EduardoJuly 28, 2018
We were offered to sit at the bar while waiting to be seated! After waiting without notice I went to the waiter in charge. She immediately recognized me and told me that our table was given away.
Keith ShaySeptember 14, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Frozen Margaritas and tacos....you can't go wrong!
Manoj AmbalavananAugust 16, 2020
Tacos are solid but churros are even better
Angela McByrdNovember 7, 2015
Strong margaritas! Great tacos!
Shannon StoutJune 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Get the Blackberry Margarita. Trust me.
Esko104June 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Spicy Mango Margarita is a must!
Calvin WoodsJune 26, 2018
Margaritas are great. The service, not so much.
Christina HernandezAugust 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
The tamarind margarita is life!
Bridget KennedyOctober 28, 2013
Ceviche is a must.
Heather FolsomAugust 1, 2014
I never leave a negative tip but this is absolutely awful both times. They need more staff, bottom line. As a bartender/server, I hate seeing overworked staff that can't keep up. Please hire servers.
frank hwangAugust 15, 2015
Tacos are the bomb
Heather BellSeptember 11, 2016
Margaritas are awesome and cheap. Food is super mediocre & service was slow.
Martin MartinezAugust 2, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best tacos on 18th!
Samantha HillJune 4, 2017
The tacos are good, but they are overpriced.
Jonathan FloresJune 24, 2016
Save your money. The food and service are not worth it.
BeerMay 6, 2014
Food was cool.
Kyle CarboneJuly 21, 2019
Drinks were good but did feel slightly overpriced.
Stephanie SimonOctober 2, 2014
Skip this place; not good.
Sheridan AJuly 10, 2019
Horrible service
Fideo TgMay 23, 2014
Micheladas con clamato. Muy ricas

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