We held a luncheon for over 50 people here. The communication leading up to it was wonderful. The menu was fairly priced and the service once we arrived was above and beyond. The servings are generous and the food was delicious. I highly recommend here for large gatherings (and it's kid friendly). read more

Dined in on a Wednesday night with a girlfriend visiting from LA. We ordered chips and guac, empanadas, the pork belly torta and the horchata puffs. Everything was fresh and delicious. If Pino is at the bar you are in good hands. The man works as hard as a single mom to give us good service. The food was hot and arrived promptly. The waitresses scowl were not as welcoming. The Guys are winning in service at this spot. read more

Great ambiance but food was questionable... It was my first visit but I wasn't very impressed. Best part of my visit was the Brussels sprout salad the rest of my food was okay. read more

This may be the first Mexican restaurant I've been to where chips and salsa are not complimentary with a dine-in order. Could at least offer one round considering the price of everything else. Menu is somewhat limited depending on what you are looking for. I had the chicken burrito. It was good enough. No frozen margaritas. First round of drinks was served in completely different glasses with different garnishes than the second round of the same drinks which was puzzling. Decor is modern, but basic (think live, laugh, love decor). Service was meh. Can be crowded and feel smashed. Overall, I might go back if it were cheaper but as is, I'm good. I also miss Leona's which was in that location prior. read more

Fantastic steak enchiladas, great vibes with good host etiquette. Definitely try a platter. Good service

It's very dark inside, service is kinda slow. Food was ok. It's close by my house so I may return again. Drinks are very strong!!!! read more

Americanos - Shrimp Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'd do 3.5 but it's not available. Was lucky to catch Taco Tuesday; nice way to try different flavors. First, a service tip: When a person says "I'll start with" and orders an appetizer, that means they'd like that first. Not "bring that and immediately bring my entree." Also, best not to run away before the person is done with their sentence. Which is what my server did when I said I'd like the tacos without tortillas because I don't care for corn tortillas unless they're crispy and theirs aren't. She asked if I wanted then in lettuce, I said no thank you, and I was going to add a side of guacamole but no chance was given; she turned tail and ran to the bar immediately. So that happened. The Chicken empanadas are delicious. The dough was fried to crispy perfection, light and airy, not greasy or over cooked. Chicken filling was moist and flavorful. Mild cilantro-lime ranch dip was spiced up nicely with the green salsa they bring with the chips. And they are huge, 3 large pastries. Enough for a meal for one. Well done. On to the tacos, which were charmingly served in little salsa bowls and which I ate with chips. First: Elote-poblano filling: Skip it. Just not special. With the green salsa and some of that ranch, it was fine on chips. I think they left off the chipotle mayo which would have helped. The brisket filling was very good. Moist and tasty. Didn't notice the cucumber salsa; the pickled jalapeños were just the kind you get in a jar, but the meat itself was very good with a dash of lime. The al pastor pork was excellent, with the pineapple, again very moist, not super greasy, very tasty. Would like a tad more pineapple. The tortillas, which she brought in the side at my request, are tiny and obviously fresh but not worth wasting carbs on when there are fresh chips. They were kind of rubbery and tasteless so I'm glad I skipped them so the meat juice wasn't wasted by soaking them. I enjoyed the smoky salsa that cane with the chips; the red and green in bottles were interesting as well. So suggestions are to offer frozen margaritas, small flor tortillas, and bring appetizers AS appetizers. Maybe turn down the music so people don't have to tell, they seemed to be competing for loudness. Otherwise, pretty good. Will come back to try other things and bring a friend. read more

Americanos - Spicy chicken empanadas. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Americanos is a perfect example of "looks aren't everything" when it comes to food. Everything looked picture-perfect & instagram worthy. Their plating game is on point. Also, their tortillas are texturally perfect, and their service is great. Great re-model too. Very modern. Now the bad: First off, no pozole at 2pm because it's "not ready". If it's dinner-only, you should say so on the menu! What happened there? Okay okay, no problem, tacos it is. But while we wait, chips and salsa: perfectly crisp chips, but the most dismal selection of salsas EVER. They look great, but they are SO bland with zero spice (heat) and not enough salt/onion/garlic. The ones with the chips were beyond mild; there was no heat whatsoever. They tasted like jarred mild tomatillo salsa from a Frontera. Such a disappointment there. One mushroom veggie taco & one chorizo with sweet potato taco, because I like it weird. Fillings were abundant, and again everything looks great! But the chorizo is dry. Mushrooms are just okay... not the "Macho Taco" level greatness I am expecting. My mom got the fish taco and said that the breading wasn't crunchy and fluffy like it *looked*, but dense and oily. Not right. As you can already guess, it's the same story with her chicken taco which is very, very bland despite all the toppings. Where's the salt? The worst part for me is still the salsa. Two more come with our meal. One, the Habanero salsa is laughable. Not hot. Not tasty either. How is that even possible? Two, the Red Pepper salsa? There is an off-flavor. At best it's vinegar-heavy and at worst it's starting to go bad, which is very strange... and yep, bland again too. So, they're like "Mexican light" for people that can't handle spice or don't want to eat any authentic Mexican food. I don't get it. It's like they can't decide who they want to be as a restaurant. The American-Mexican concept isn't working. I don't see them lasting long here with all the phenomenal Mexican just to the south of them in Blue Island. Best part of the meal (besides the service) was the Mexican Coke. So, I don't think I'll be back as much as I want to try their pozole. Oh well. Also, their first lock in girls bathroom stall doesn't really work and the locks are literally screws which is really gross to touch. Finally, the guy in the entryway (not our waiter... maybe a manager?) lets the door close on us. Nice way to end the experience. Lol! Dear god... someone help this place! read more

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We finally had a chance to check out this new restaurant in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park area of Chicago. We heard that they had some items that could be made vegan so we decided to check it out. We arrived on a Wed. Night and there were about 8 tables full. The atmosphere is rustic modern. Very cute but a little plain. They could do a little more with the lighting and some wall art or something. Our waitress was very nice but very busy. I ordered a classic margarita and it was served in a short cocktail glass. Nice but nothing unique. The menu is very interesting and unique. They make their own corn tortillas from scratch and so not have flour. The pricing is very reasonable. It's like almost all small plates of ala carte. We started with the guacamole and chips which was really good but I thought a little pricey for the small portion,($6). The two salsas thatvghey brought to the table with a basket of chips were very tasty. One red and smoky, the other green and a little sweet. When we ordered we were able to remove the queso sauce from the sweet potato tacos and the chorizo from the portobello tacos. They both had tasty and unique condiments and veggies. We added avocado and she did not charge which was nice since we took things off. We also had the Chile rellenos empanada and that had a nice sauce and taste, we left off the cheese to make it vegan. We found out the side of rice was vegan but not the beans. The rice was a nice portion and tasty and light. They had some unique drinks and Mexican Coca Cola. In general we had a nice dinner and would definitely go back again. We are so happy they have vegan options. read more

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Nice atmosphere, I and a friend visited in the 13th of April, thinking it was an Irish bar ordering drinks until we got the menu, but the food was delicious and I will definitely be back to order more food and try some of the drinks that was on the menu. read more

Americanos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Can't believe I hand the noticed this spot before. Walked in placed a carry out order for three steak tacos, chicken nachos, a elote and pablano taco, and a brisket taco. The nachos and elote taco were a hit! I was colder on the steak tacos but my wife enjoyed them. We both agreed the brisket taco is a pass for us. The interior is pretty nice. Can't wait to come back for a taco and margarita soon! read more

The food at americanos is super good and its always hot and ready. The service is really good they are always nice and helpful. The inside is cool it's a nicely decorated and that's really it. I really recommend americanos read more

I've been coming to Americanos for about 2 years now always liked the vibe food and drinks ,but they are not CONSISTENT. Seems like everytime I order food in or for pick up my order is wrong . I ask for flour I get corn everytime so I stopped asking I order chicken tacos I get steak .This is getting ridiculous.how hard is it to read and order or even check it before you send it out ? Very frustrating because I've spent a lot of money here.Also don't have time for you to "fix" my order. Now , I have no dinner thanks Americans for the multiple terrible experiences. read more

Americanos recently catered a holiday party for us and the food was amazing. There were so many compliments from our guests about the quality. We had a taco / nachos bar and Americanos provided everything we needed including chopping the veggies, salsa cheese - everything! We were also so happy with how affordable the food was in comparison to shopping and gathering all the items we could not have done it better or cheaper ourselves. Highly recommend this service for your own party! read more

This is the most unfriendly business that I have ever encountered! They are not people friendly. They are a self-absorbed business that could care less about the community! Their food is overpriced and not very tasty! Will, by all means, avoid this business! read more

Really good Mexican restaurants for the burbs. Great replacement for Leona's. Food came out fast & bartender was nice.

This place was just ok. Nothing really to write home to momma about. Though you'll see kids inside, it's not really kid friendly! No kids menu, only tacos, Tortas, soups and salads and alcohol. I've had better tacos. The chips were a bit on stale side. I really enjoyed the green salsa and blueberry mojitos. The service was just okay. read more

Americanos - Starters, Tacos and tortas. Not much else. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was back at americanos the other day and I had one of the best meals I've had in a while. The steak torta was delicious. With perfectly cooked steak, giardineria, cilantro and the works it packed some great flavor. The bread was toasted just right and there was just enough gooey cheese. Great sandwich, I might be back this week. Americanos is up to 5 out of 5. Service was great as well. read more

Americanos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped in yesterday when it was busy. My group was seated, and the server immediately took our order. The meal took 45 minutes to come out of the kitchen, and the food was average. The server only returned once to take our payment, I wasn't given extra water or a refill on my soda. It was impossible to get her attention. The torta I ordered was so dry I almost choked without something to drink. I will never go back. I suggest you try another restaurant in the area if you're hungry. read more

4 solid stars for food an entertainment. Came here on Thursday for our Feb girls birthday club. I had heard mixed reviews about it so I was excited to check it out for myself. Bigger than I thought and I loved the bar...v. current. The food and drink menu had plenty to satisfy even the hungriest and thirstiest. The (virgin) strawberry jalapeño margarita was delish! I thought it could have used just a tad more heat...but regardless it satisfied my hankering. One standout thing was the fact the taco menu was alacarte. Lots of new age mexican places don't offer that so right there I'm happy. I love that you get the chance to try a few different kinds! I went with the pastor, fish, and elotes taco to give myself some variety. To rank it goes: fish ('twas crispy and delicious), elotes (for creative efforts) and then the pastor. I thought the pastor was lacking a bit in of itself but combined with the toppings you could barely notice. The fish taco...it's a must-do yourself a favor!!!! Also, I see a lot of people dogging on the salsa and guacamole. Don't fear...have a beer...and enjoy some! It's good...the chips are salty enough to give both ample flavor. To note: there were salsa lessons going on which upped the fun level. Lots of tables were up dancing and feeling themselves. Love to see that. I definitely didn't feel like I was on Western Ave while I here. It was a fun retreat. The only downside to all this fun is that the music did get a bit loud (total grannie moment) so it became hard to hear our table at times. Not a bad thing...just something to keep in mind if you're looking to chat. Overall, I will definitely return to Americanos. Nice addition to the hood! read more

I was skeptical about going because of the lack of authenticity in the name, but the experience matched. The ceviche was about the best part, because everything else took so long, we closed out our tab and went elsewhere. read more

The service at Americanos was fantastic. Angela was our server. She was so attentive, friendly, and offered great recommendations!! The manager on duty, Kristine, also checked in to see how we were doing, and we really enjoyed chatting with her as well! The staff was so welcoming. This place is a must try! Highly recommend the spicy margaritas, fish tacos, and empanadas! read more

Before my last visit, I would've given more stars. This time around, the drinks were nowhere near as good as the other times I've come in. I noticed someone different was behind the bar, but that shouldn't change a thing. Drinks need to be consistent. One person in my party had to send hers back because it was nothing like the drink she had the visit before. This time I had appetizers. Again, like the drinks, disappointing. The queso fundido was bad. Even hot, the cheese was pretty solid and hard to deal with... once it cooled off, the Blackhawks could've played with it. The chorizo was barely noticeable, too. The quesadillas were also just not good. The tacos I ordered were as good and as tasty as always. One huge issue however was when they messed up my order and included a taco I didn't order. A guy from the kitchen actually took it off my plate! No gloves or anything. That was a huge turnoff. I'll give this place another chance in the future because I do like it. I just hope they address some issues. read more

The waitress was nice but a little forgetful. I ordered some ceviche togo but never received it. We asked her for water once but she never brought it out so we had to remind her. However the food was pretty decent. I thought they would play a lot of Latino music since it's a Mexican restaurant but I believe it was country music playing. The restaurant is kid friendly. And the rest of the staff was very nice and helpful. read more

Dig the food! New spot with a limited but fresh menu that was perfect. I had the pozole and a fish taco, yum on both!! Great flavor, decent serving size. My guy had the chicken torta which he was smacking his lips about (in a good way) But skip the rice, the only thing underwhelming. Everything is a la carte, so that's a bit of a bummer, not a deal breaker. I'm ready to try the weekend brunch!! Server Colette was so pleasant and down to earth. Oh and the margs are fresh and how they should be, no mix, made fresh!!! read more

Everything here is amazing I highly recommend.the food is amazing and I really like the tacos I recommend.the service is fast if there not super busy.And everything is nice in there. read more

Yet another nice restaurant/bar in the Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood (north side who?). The place sits in the old Leona's location but has been completely renovated. Amazing salsa! Not that thin drippy kind but nice texture and full flavor. I had the steak and shrimp tacos and a summer Manhattan . so good. And I can walk there! read more

I was really hoping to like this place since it was new and on the south side but I ended up disappointed. The place isn't big walked in for dinner and picked my own table. The menu isn't big mainly tacos and tortas along with appetizers. We order guacamole chips and wings to start. The guacamole was good but the wings were bogus I even told the waitress and she seen we only ate one but still charged us anyways. Then the tacos were ok not authentic just Americanized tacos the corn tortillas was rubbery and the meat was small portion for the price. Maybe I'll come back for a drink in the future other then that the food was over priced and wasn't that good read more

Americanos - Shrimp and cod tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We used Americanos for a recent catering event, next door at O'Rourke's office. Leading up to our party, the team was so easy to work with, and the catering manager was very helpful in selecting options, making sure we had enough food for our 70-person networking event. On the day of, the food was well packaged and delivered. On top of that, the food is deliciously authentic, and very flavorful!! Our group loved all of the unique options for taco toppings. Would highly recommend using Americanos for catering, and I'd love to return to check out the whole restaurant menu! read more

Went recently and was pleasantly surprised. The pork tacos tasted like Big Star in the city and that's a huge compliment. The chicken tacos were also on point and very fresh tasting. I didn't try the steak tacos, but I will have to next time. The beans and rice were standard. I would definitely go back. read more

I went on a Friday early around 5 pm and I liked the fact the place is big enough not to be drowned with noise. The guacamole was delicious and chips were crispy. The blueberry mojito was amazing with fresh blueberries. I had the Modelo Beer Battered Cod, shrimp and steak tacos. I put too much hot sauce so my lips were burning but I loved it!!!! I recommend this family owned neighborhood restaurant to have a few drinks with appetizers or some scrumptious tacos. read more

Americanos - Modelo Beer battered cod, shrimp and steak taco. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious chicken and steak tacos. Really good margaritas and awesome happy hour special. Definitely coming back here again!

Excellent food and drinks. The staff is very friendly and provided quick service. It can be a bit loud at times, but not too overwhelming.

Had a great dinner outside. My wife had the poblano taco, cerviche and watermelon margarita. I had the brisket burrito. Food was great, drinks were great, service was great and hard working. Will be back. read more

I have always enjoyed eating here since they opened a bit ago. I just want people to know they have made a few changes - like added combo plates to menu and chips and salsa is now free (maybe only first basket but do not quote that as we only needed one). These things did not bother me when they opened but it did for others. I love a la carte and that is still what I ordered. Just do go there and do not expect super American Mexican - wayyy better than any other Mexican place in the Beverly/Morgan Park/Mt. Greenwood area (sorry LaFiesta). read more

Stopped by last week for a late lunch. Staff were exceptional, friendly, professional and attentive. Chicken tacos were good but didn't wow me. Salsa were not non-traditional and also good. Chips were exceptional, fresh and crisp. They weren't happy with the available avocados and took guacamole off the menu for the day. A great move, some restaurants would try to get away with making second rate guac. Clearly, Americanos wants to put out good product. They seem to be getting their "sea legs." I'd definitely go back, great potential. read more

Sounds of old school jazz hits you as you walk through the doors. Guacamole came out very fast and tastes just so so and a bit bland. They do have a vegetarian taco on the menu, stewed carrots, portobello mushroom, pumpkin seed, cilantro and cheese. It had a pretty good taste, good news is that everything ala carte, so you can try one of each and find the one you like the best. Staff was pretty attentive. All in all a mediocre experience. read more

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Amazing food!!! Great vibes Great people...sums up my experience at AMERICANOS. Defiantly will come back.

I enjoyed the descriptions on the menu, as well as the fact that there were not to to many options or to few. The food was very good and they have a very nice staff. However, the server did check in a bit too often. It Was a little much only for the fact that it is covid. Food came out in good time too. Very spacious and lowkey spot, as not many people were there. Will revisit soon. read more

Just an update. They have their liquor license. Still pretty loud. Food is still very good. Tortillas are thinner. The vegetable taco is pretty good. Give it a go with drinks now. read more