Cafe El Tapatio

Mexican

Cafe El Tapatio is a 4.4-star rated Mexican restaurant located at 3400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, in Chicago. It has 1000+ reviews.

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4.4

Rating

1000+

Reviews

$10–50

Price Range

6

Days Open

Hours

Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–10 PM
Saturday11 AM–10 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
MondayClosed

Reviews

Rated 4.4 stars based on 1000+ public reviews

“Went to lunch during the week and enjoyed tacos and a torta. All were fantastic. The chicken torta was especially delicious while offering solid value. I’d definitely go back and get this. However…”
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“52 years wow! I can’t beleive I’ve waited this long to visit this gem. The food was insane, the cocktails and margs were terrific. Loved the queso fundido and the shrimp Juanita. Get the Kole…”
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“I have been coming here since I was in my 20’s when I spent most of that decade living in Chicago. I am from California and this place immediately felt like home. I’m 45 now and live in NYC. My wife…”
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At a Glance

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Paid street parking
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Payments

  • Accepts credit cards
  • Accepts debit cards
  • Accepts NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Amenities

  • Has bar on site
  • Has gender-neutral toilets
  • Has toilet
  • Has Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Accessibility

  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Does not have assistive hearing loop
  • No wheelchair-accessible car park

Service options

  • Has outdoor seating
  • Offers delivery
  • On-site services available
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in

Dining options

  • Serves breakfast
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
  • Has counter service
  • Has seating

Offerings

  • Serves alcohol
  • Serves beer
  • Serves cocktails
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves comfort food
  • Serves happy-hour drinks

Highlights

  • Has fast service
  • Serves great cocktails
  • Serves local speciality

Popular for

  • Popular for breakfast
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Lively
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Good for groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Children

  • Good for kids
  • Has changing table(s)
  • High chairs available
  • Has kids' menu

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned
  • Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
  • Identifies as veteran-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know

Cafe El Tapatio in Chicago is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM and Sunday from 11 AM to 9 PM. It is closed on Monday.

Cafe El Tapatio is located at 3400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States. This Mexican restaurant is in Chicago.

Yes, Cafe El Tapatio offers delivery and offers takeaway. On-site services and dine-in are also available.

Cafe El Tapatio is a Mexican restaurant. It offers a variety of dishes including comfort food, late-night food, a salad bar, and vegetarian dishes.

Yes, Cafe El Tapatio is good for groups and accepts reservations. It offers a lively atmosphere that is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly.

About Cafe El Tapatio

Cafe El Tapatio

Cafe El Tapatio operates within a $10–50 price range. Service options at Cafe El Tapatio include outdoor seating, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.

Cafe El Tapatio offers a casual, cosy, lively, and trendy atmosphere, suitable for a family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly crowd, including those looking for a transgender safe space. It is good for groups and kids, with high chairs and changing table(s) available. Dining options include breakfast, lunch, dinner, counter service, and seating. Cafe El Tapatio accepts reservations and is also good for solo dining.

Cafe El Tapatio offers alcohol, coffee, and happy-hour drinks and food. Its menu features comfort food, a salad bar, late-night food, and vegetarian dishes. Highlights include fast service, great cocktails, and local speciality, making Cafe El Tapatio popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It provides wheelchair-accessible seating and toilets. Payments accepted are credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Amenities include a bar on site, gender-neutral toilets, and Wi-Fi. Finding parking is somewhat difficult. Dogs are allowed outside.

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Where Cafe El Tapatio is

Address and contact

Address

3400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657, United States

Phone

 +1 773-327-5475