Food: had say everything was over my expectations, tasty, not too salty and great amount. especially the elote, love the cheese. Service: the staff is really friendly, keep introduce us their daily special tea and another chicken dish, which came out really good. Ambiance: I forgot to take some photo of the fancy interior co we dine "out" at the patio, which also a great place to chill with friends and families. Price: $25/ea after tax&tip for 5 ladies. Love the price! read more

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Really quick and great service super friendly and accommodating for my dog on the patio. The food was good, just a bit pricey. But there are lots of tables inside and out and it's cool inside. read more

Adobo Grill - Fish Pescado Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My wife and I stopped in with friends after the Chicago air and water show and gosh we weren't impressed. We were greeted and given a table. They took our drink order but never came back. They then came and gave us menus and still no return. We had to go and ask after probably what felt like 15 minutes or more of waiting in an almost empty restaurant. Then we got our food and it looked soooo good! But it was quite tasteless. All 4 of us thought that about all the dishes. No bueno read more

Adobo Grill - Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Way more expensive than we thought it would be. From the outside, this looks more like a hole in the wall kind of restaurant, but don't be fooled. The inside just gets bigger and bigger. I enjoyed my sangria and enchilada. The elote was great too (more meat than actual corn). I just didn't quite see why every item had to be ~$20. Overall, I recommend it if you are really in the mood for drinks and good Mexican food. If not, there are plenty of other good places nearby. - AT read more

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Staff was great - very attentive to our table. We made a reservation before but had no trouble getting a table. Nice spot for a casual dinner. Love the margaritas served table side. Chips and salsas were great! Enjoyed the chopped salad as well. Great portion for price. read more

Adobo Grill - Chips y Salsas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Thursday night, looking for some tacos and margaritas with my fiancée since Broken English on Wells closed. It was 70+ degrees out so we sat on the patio. Would've been fine, but it was windy and stuff kept blowing in our drinks and food from the surrounding rooftops. I wouldn't recommend the patio if the breeze is more than 5 mph. The service was subpar, and I think I'm pretty lenient on service. The server was nice, but we were pretty much forgotten about at times, and it wasn't a full restaurant. Multiple instances of 15-30 minutes of no checking in. What could've been an hour turned into two real quick. The guacamole was fantastic, we really enjoyed it. The barbacoa tacos were undercooked and I regretted ordering them. The standard margaritas were fine, little heavy on the lime and heavy on the alcohol, which isn't bad. Pricing did not match the food quality or service. If the prices were cut in half, it'd be more of a 3.5-4 star. read more

Such a great spot for Mexican food if you ever find yourself in Old Town. Absolutely loved the guac and the salad. We also loved the tacos. The patio was amazing with such good vibes all around. We had such good service too- our server gave us complimentary shots at the end of the meal. read more

Adobo Grill - Our Famous Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food. Very fresh!! people are fantastic especially Omar!! Every ti.e I've gotten food here it's been great Prices are reasonable. read more

Adobo Grill - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First I came for the street corn on the stick as it showed in the review picture below. It came out as the other corn. Disappointed. I asked if the queso was soupy. Waiter said no not at all it came soupy. I sent back. The guacamole was very good the Tacos had no taste and the taquerias were good. read more

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Food was good. Nothing outstanding. The margaritas are in a super small martini glass. I think I finished mine in 2 sips... barely 2 gulps. Great outdoor seating space. read more

Adobo Grill - Taco Tuesday $8-9 per 2 tacos. And $8 house Margarita. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best team and margaritas in the area. They always make sure to take care of you. After only a few visits they knew our order. The team always goes above and beyond to make people feel welcome. read more

This used to be a go to place for My Husband and me. I especially liked it when they had the location over on Damon and Division Streets. Their margaritas were excellent. Handmade to order and the guacamole was made at the table. It seems ever since they moved around the corner North Avenue from the original Wells Street location. The place has progressively gone downhill. Everything showed up at the table so quickly it must be made in batches. Especially the margaritas they just don't taste like they used to. I had the Torta and I have to say it was pretty tasteless. My Husband said the grilled shrimp entrée he had wasn't bad but overall $150 for mediocre food means we will not be coming back. read more

Adobo Grill has great margaritas and the employees are cheerful and fun. I enjoy sitting in their outdoor patio when the weather is nice!

A great place for some quick service and delicious tacos! Came here before going to a show at The Second City on a Friday night. We did make reservations for this place a couple weeks prior, and we got right in! Good amount of seating though so I'm guess you should be fine getting in without a reservation. Started out with yummy cocktails, I got the margarita which was so delicious. Not too strong but just enough to taste it so it softens the sweetness. We then had some chips y salsa as a starter! Not your normal just plain salsa and chips, had a good mix of tomatillo sauce, pico, and red salsa.. also something white which we didn't know for sure what it was? (Jicama?)... didn't eat that part however. Salsas however we're very tasty and with a good spice!! I also love fresh pico so that was my favorite part :) Then came the tacos!! These were AMAZING. So juicy and tender. I love tacos that aren't too filled with "stuff", the simpler the better. These tacos were just that! I also used some of the salsas from earlier on the tacos too which was a fun addition. Overall this place definitely met expectations. Very cozy feeling and fun Christmas decorations were up as well! A good place to hit up before heading over to Second City, bring some friends to just hangout or happy hour, or even a fun place for a date :) read more

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The cutest outdoor patio located on North Ave! We took a stroll down Wells Street looking for a casual bite to eat and found this gem! Perfect for a summer evening when you're craving delicious Mexican food and margs What we ordered: APPS: - Chips and Guacamole - their Guac was so creamy and delicious. Came in a large authentic bowl too! DRINKS: - La Pila - this was the perfect crisp summer drink! Shaken and poured at the table, it was made with pineapple infused tequila and coconut rum. - Michelado - definitely more of an acquired taste, but your standard Michelado with a Tajin rim! FOOD: - We were feeling pretty full from our apps and drinks, so we opted for taco salads! - It comes with lettuce, black beans, onions, cheese, tomatoes, tortilla triangles and strips, and your choice of chicken or chorizo. - A larger serving with lots of veggies! Overall- definitely a great spot for a low key weeknight dinner or weekend drinks! read more

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Tonight we ordered the guacamole and the Carne Asada dinner plus the Paloma. Everything was very fresh and fast. Meat was tender and the authentic mole was on point. Service was fast, accurate, and accommodating! When I asked for tortillas, the brought four corn tortillas that were perfect with the carne. Best Mexican food around! read more

Margaritas made martini style table side. The spicy mezcal margarita was terrific with a bit more kick from the jalapeno mezcal than I could take. Both Pilo cocktail and sangria were yummy! My friend thought the Al pastor taco needed more pineapple but we both loved the elote!! My meat and pineapple app was super flavorful and delicious. Service was terrific and the location cute as well as great for second city. read more

Adobo Grill - Elote. Sangria. Appetizer. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I have been walking past Adobo Grill for months and have always wanted to stop in. This weekend I finally made a plan to go, and it did not disappoint! It's definitely more of a date spot or girls night just based on pricing. If you're getting drinks it's definitely not a cheap bite to eat, but that wasn't our expectation. We went at 2pm right when they opened, as often times it can get crowded in the evenings. We had almost the whole patio to ourselves minus a few other guests. We were helped promptly and were able to get great drinks and food! All of the food tasted amazing and there were plenty of options for both food and drink. The service was great and I would definitely recommend this spot for someone looking for a new place to go in Old Town. read more

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Was waiting for walk in appointment for my cat. After 4 hours of waiting, I needed something and luckily adobo grill was down the street. The michelin guide recommended the tuna poke and I also got the elote as well. Food was fantastic, elote was really good, nice flavor and everything you want in an elote but you can get it much cheaper from other places with the same quality. Tuna poke was phenomenal though. They came with chips which I was slightly disappointed as you can tell the chips were store bought. Nevertheless the flavor of the poke was on point. Perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy. Not to mention, the tuna was so fresh. Usually, when I order raw tuna, sometimes it has a slight sour note. However, this tuna did not have it which I think indicates its higher quality and more fresh. Great dish, unlike the elote, they give you an ample amount, I know it was an app but the amount could be treated as an entree! I browsed the rest of the menu and there are several things I can;t wait to come back for! read more

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Love their patio and decorations! Cocktails are great Great place to hold a conversation I would recommend read more

Alfonso made our girl's night out special! From the moment I stepped foot in the restaurant he made some fabulous drink recommendations and brought over guacamole made at the table . All of the drinks were made hand shaken by him. He was very attentive and had incredible infectious energy! Everything was authentic, fresh, expertly plated, and delicious! I will definitely dine at Adobo Grill again! read more

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The food arrived cold, the waiter was rude, maybe because he knew he was getting his 20%, the prices were high for what you got. I wouldn't hurry back read more

With this restaurant being on the cusp of Old Town and being near a lot of popular late night bar spots it has quite the competition. While I wasn't able to try the drinks the food seemed okay at best. Seeing others hype up the guacamole inclined me to try it--but it tasted like any other store bought guac for 2x or 3x the price. The tacos also weren't particularly special and tasted okay. It might be more worth it to get some tacos at a fast casual dining place to get your fix for Mexican food. All being said I haven't tried the margaritas here and there seems to be good reviews there! read more

Adobo Grill - Adobos Famous Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Hadn't visited since the plague started last year and was glad to see they're still a reliable eatery for great Mexican food. It was a beautiful evening in Chicago, so we chose the patio. Tables socially distanced, and the crew wore masks. Started with cocktails, and they have a generous pour here. We both had the tacos. I chose the fish and my friend the shrimp. The fish tacos were tasty... corn tortillas filled with beer-battered tilapia, topped with creamy chipotle mayo and cabbage. Can't leave this place without splitting an order of churros. Super fresh, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar, with chocolate and caramel dipping sauces. Deliciosa! Good coffee, too. The inside of this restaurant is beautiful and feels authentic. Street parking, which can be challenging on weekends. There's a parking garage across the street. read more

Adobo Grill - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We went the other day and had a relaxing and delicious meal on the patio. I'm pretty picky with patios and enjoy Ed this one since it's a little set back from the street. We had a margarita, chips and guac and the al pastor and costilla tacos with churros for dessert! It was delicious! I will definitely come back! read more

Adobo Grill - Adobo Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Alfonso is awesome! He greeted us, sat us and poured us amazing drinks! Seriously good vibe in this place we had so much fun. Drinks are fantastic, guac and salsa was great! Definitely a fun place to come on a Friday night! read more

Adobo Grill - Spicy Pepino - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fantastic tacos, fantastic margaritas. Got the costilla tacos and they were phenomenal. The meat was so tender and delicious. One of the best tacos I've had in a long time. I leave nearby and can't believe I didn't stop in sooner. The workers and owner are so nice and friendly. I love the set up and how authentic it is. I would have taken pictures but I ate it so fast. Will be back soon! Thank you! read more

Service was great! Loved the fish tacos! I will be back for more. The artwork and music make the experience better.

Five stars!!!!!! If you find yourself in the Old Town area and you're looking for something to make your stomach happy, STOP IN HERE! Smaller restaurant with maybe 10 tables. Group of 3 of us had no issues on a Thursday night around 6pm. The service was great and the server was super friendly and knew the menu! Margaritas were definitely a hit at our table. The only weird thing? The Tequila tasted more like Prosecco than tequila! I kept sipping my drink and was curious why it tasted so familiar! Enchiladas were great. Would recommend read more

Adobo Grill was today's pop up restaurant in my office building and they did not disappoint! We had our choice of Mexican tamales or tacos and I opted for tacos. We had our choice of chicken, barbacoa, al pastor or veggie, and I had one chicken and one barbacoa. They also offered sides of rice & beans but I opted for a side of guacamole & chips instead. Both meats were tender and good but the barbacoa was particularly flavorful. Beef can sometimes be tough and chewy, yet this beef was super tender! They are the real deal for authentic tacos; with cilantro and onions, and they had shaved Chihuahua or Mexican cheese too. The guac was awesome!! Freshly made with the right amount of tomato and avocado chunks! Yum. Good crisp chips, too. A great lunch at a very reasonable price! I got my taco fix today and it was GOOD, so I'm happy! Adobo Grill, please come back soon! read more

READ THIS BEFORE SEATING YOUR SELF TO TASTY TOWN! First Star: FOOD was absolutely delicious and presentation homey authentic vibe. Second Star: DRINKS are made tasty and well. Great balance of flavor and liquor. Third Star: SPEEDY accommodating, food came out in a blink. Fourth Star: CLEANLINESS/ATMOSPHERE Was clean, sociable and fun: Missing star: Service while very efficient could be warmer. Albeit with a slammed location sometimes during these crazy times it's hard to stay warm with the energy. read more

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Great meal, even greater margaritas! They shake them fresh tableside and they are awesome! Nice and tart and not overly sweet. The guac is also awesome and is a must order to start your meal- also made tableside so it is nice and fresh. I went with 2 others and we each ordered a different taco plate (comes with 3 of the same) and then shared so we could try a variety. The side of black beans and rice are simple but good as well. Service was great. Will be back for more food and ritas! read more

The ambiance was awful. In the back room that was packed and everyone screaming over music. When you can't hear what your table of 5 is saying and everyone is screaming it's horrible experience! I go out to enjoy dinner with friends not talk over 50 other guest and music. Get some sound foam on the ceiling and turn the music to a normal level this is a restaurant not a dance club. Now let's chat about service! Poor waiter had the whole room of 50+ people causing us to wait for long periods of time. The food was good but who serves a taco salad without a taco shell for $19? You are a Mexican restaurant how dissatisfied I was when a big bowl of lettuce shows up. Not all was bad the chips, salsa, guacamole and strong drinks was the best part! Do better! read more

George and the Adobo Grill staff helped us put on a great event! I planned a pre-show cocktail reception for a group of 25-30 guests. George was very helpful when setting up the event with me via email. The menu opens at Adobo Grill are really great. We were set-up in their party space that opened up to the patio. The room was in the front but closed off to the main restaurant so we did not hear any noise from the other tables. I arrived a little early to the restaurant and George was there to greet me. He made sure to have our appetizers set out and ready for when my guests arrived--we had a mix of appetizers on tables and some passed by servers. The servers made sure all our guests were taken care of and kept all our margarita glasses filled. Highlights are definitely the guacamole and margaritas! I got lots of compliments on the cocktail reception and give all that credit to George and his team! We had a wonderful experience and would highly recommend Adobo Grill. read more

This place is trash for vegans. Almost zero options. The veggie tacos are completely lame and worthless. The guac is good that's it. read more

Happened to have some extra time before a Second City show and was craving some Mexican food so we stopped in for a bite. Saw lots of people enjoying their outdoor seating. I got the chicken tacos, which came with guajillo marinated chicken breast cheese, breaded avocado, crispy onions, chipotle, and a side of fiesta rice. The breaded avocado gave a nice texture to the dish. Their tortilla are house-made but got a little soggy by the time I had the second taco. I also tried one of their cocktails that had watermelon infused corazon blanco, fresh watermelon juice, and gran torres. Very refreshing! Their guac is made table side so that was fun to watch. The food was overall fine, not somewhere I'm dying to come back to. There are lots of other places that serve a bit more authentic Mexican food for cheaper. Their happy hour might be worth coming back for if I'm in the area. They have happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. Their deals include $2 tacos, $4 draft beers, $6 cocktails, and half off sangria pitchers. read more

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I will say this place is convenient for dinner before a Second City show or if you just happen to be in the area. It has a really loud, fun, and energetic atmosphere. There's a really nice patio and lots of seating options. Great place to come with a group or for causal margaritas/drinks. Is it delicious Mexican food? Not really. In fact, I thought it was pretty mediocre. I ordered the adobo chicken salad, which was edible but nothing special. I was a little disappointed because it was supposed to have an eclectic mix of items in the salad (avocado, corn, tomatoes, etc.) but was disappointed at how much corn/tomatoes were included. I also thought the cilantro dressing was very bland and so it was kind of tasteless. On the plus side, the guacamole is absolutely delicious and is a must if you go there. They make it right in front of you and you can choose how spicy you want it -- even the medium had a kick to it! It tasted so fresh and made the meal. I'm not sure if I would come back since there's so many other restaurants in the area, but I for sure would go just for the guacamole. read more

Adobo Grill - Adobo Chopped Salad - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I have not been to Adobe Grill in 10 years,however we recently celebrated a a friend's birthday with a group of 12 girls and they gave all of us a nice shot and dessert. The food and service were awesome! I would go back again in a second! read more

I came here for drinks after the Hot Dog Fest with a few friends and we sat out in the nice patio area. I ordered an Adobo Margarita with a Smokey Floater, which is a side shot of mezcal. After that I had a Pisco Sour. They were both very good and I would definitely get them again if they were a litter cheaper. Also, I wouldn't want to come if it were very crowded, because the bathroom is a tiny little closet with one stall and one urinal. I felt cramped even when I was the only one in there. Overall, the patio is nice and the drinks are good, but it is a bit on the pricey side. read more

Adobo Grill - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Went to Adobo Grill before a show at second city yesterday with a party of 6. The staff was super accommodating and friendly, they were focused on our drink orders like no other. Food was great we all had the various enchilada offerings. Guac was great too. If you are looking for solid Mexican I would recommend this spot. The only negative was that they did take a long time to ask for our dinner orders but I think that was because we were deep in conversation. read more