Very neighborhoody Mexican restaurant. They have a very large patio so I can see this being a great spot for the summer months. We came when it was still cold but would definitely look to come back when the weather is nicer. Menu has a solid selection of classics, and a wider taco menu. We opted for the carne asada which was flavorful but rather overcooked. The shrimp smothered burrito was pretty bland despite being covered in sauce, but was a very generous portion for the price. Excellent and fat margaritas. Service was attentive although it became a bit slow after the place got more filled up for lunch. They were slightly understaffed with only one waitstaff. Great neighborhood spot read more

Amor y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Food: enjoyable Staff: friendly Vibe: love the patio What I don't love is the lack of transparency with their automatic gratuity. Went for Mothers Day (on Sat) as a party of 4. I'm not sure why gratuity was added to a party of 4 or why it's not listed anywhere on their menu/website (nor was the server forthcoming about it). I'm happy to leave 20%, we always do. I just want to know before being forced into it or before leaving a 20% tip on top of the auto (yes, totally our fault for not reading the bill thoroughly). read more

This place sucks ass. 4 stars for being a local business; good luck to them. Pricey chips/salsa, pretentious hostess, auto tip. Golf dad/bored mom vibes. I would rather put a slice of Kraft singles on Tostitos and eat them shirtless in my backyard Biergarten than spit in Amor y Tequila's general direction. One and done. Patio is existent. Such ass. read more

Can't speak to the food, but have been multiple times for the margaritas and they are consistently delicious! The watermelon mezcal margarita was one of my favorites. read more

Amor y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cute, charming neighborhood spot. Super reasonably priced menu and the food was solidly good ( likely not memorable but good ). We had friendly and fast service . Guac was decent as was my salmon ( husband got the tacos and those just seemed more flavorful so next time I'm ordering those- bonus they have a lettuce wrap substitute for the tacos ). Fun and delicious drinks . Outdoor patio is adorable . Recommend if you are in the neighborhood. read more

Amor y Tequila - Mocktail . Yum . - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were really looking forward to a nice meal and drinks, but unfortunately left disappointed and still hungry. We were seated right away, which was great, but our server never acknowledged us. He took drink orders from two women who arrived after us, and then another couple who came in later, while we continued to wait without even getting water. As someone who has visited multiple times before and always tries to support local businesses, this was really disheartening. I don't want to assume the worst, but the pattern was noticeable and made us feel overlooked. I decided to leave rather than wait any longer. read more

Great patio! In the shade but still bright and cheery. Service is up and down but everyone is working hard. The food is in general really good but it is a bit overpriced for standard food dishes. They're delicious but not gourmet. Roscoe is a wonderful street to walk around before/after eating. Usually can find street parking. read more

They got rid of the molcajete dish which was the one thing I really liked and which I thought distinguished it from other places. Too bad. The management is also inconsistent -- they do put on an attitude at times. We were also subjected to surly and snippy service a couple times, and I was starting to feel affronted until I saw that the server was the same way with other guests, phew (haha). The food is good, above average, and the patio is well situated so they get very busy when it's nice out, but they nickel and dime you for everything, and give you the upsell. Like, when you order chips and salsa (free at other places), and they say, well, it's better with guac and you say OK because who doesn't love guac, then you get the bill and see the $14 upcharge and realize you've just paid $18 for guac & chips & salsa. Not a huge deal but somehow this place lacks a feeling of hospitality so I never seem to walk out of there feeling delighted. read more

Absolutely love Amor y Tequila!! It's our weekly neighborhood spot. The food is super fresh, staff is great and the spot is cozy. In the summer they have the most incredible patio! We love the guacamole, chop salad, tacos, carne asada and fresh margaritas. Such a neighborhood gem!! read more

Really nice modern Mexican spot! Location is perfect and plenty of neighborhood parking. Went for some drinks and waitress was attentive and making sure she checked on us often! I ordered tacos to go and omg they were so delicious packed was meat, cilantro and onions. They had good music playing giving good vibes! Thanks for having us!! read more

PHENOMENAL! Great prices, great food, great atmosphere. We were here for our anniversary and sat outside. We had guacamole, ceviche, steak, chicken, el pastor and mushroom taco. We also had some tasty cocktails. Highly recommend. Great value..... read more

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Had a leisurely apps-only dinner on the patio and it was a delightful experience from start to finish. The ambiance, service, and FOOD were all perfect! We will be back. read more

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This place is AMAZING! They have TVs to watch sports at bar! Drinks are so yummy and strong! The food is also so tasty! I recommend the flautas & street corn! The bartender is the best here ! Knows how to keep a conversation going and is really attentive. read more

Amor y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here with a group of 4 and we were seating outside in the patio area on a nice end of summer day. Immediately noticed how sweet the atmosphere here - from the painted walls, the unique door we walked through, to the tableware designs. We all agreed it was such a lovely spot. I can't drink alcohol currently and they were able to make me a refreshing fruity mocktail to enjoy. My friends had a margarita, a sangria, and a version of a Bloody Mary. We all ended up getting the burrito, with different flavors. I loved the grilled chicken option and even had a whole half left over for the following day. I would definitely come back again to experience patio season here again. read more

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My friends and I sat on their patio for over 45 minutes and never had a server greet us. They very clearly saw us and avoided us after water was dropped off by the busser. I can understand a restaurant being busy, I worked in a few, but to very obviously avoid a table instead of stopping by to say hello or take a drink order is not okay. I wish I could make a recommendation on the food or the drinks because they sounded nice, but I will not be returning to try. read more

Went here with friends on a recommendation, and it was fine. I know that sounds bad, but I honestly think it was just fine not better or worse. We had a party of 7 and were seated outside at their patio which was nice. We ordered drinks I had the Seeley margarita it was good, and everyone else tried the different varieties all decent. We ordered chips and salsa and guacamole too. The salsa was good with a bit of a kick which I like, but the guacamole was a bit bland for my taste. After that we did not see our waiter for awhile. He said he had a big party coming in so it would help if we ordered soon, but then disappeared. Didn't make sense, but whatever. The menu is not very big especially for a Mexican restaurant, so I figured that they focused on a few things they did very well. Eventually I ordered the fajitas, and was not impressed. The chicken pieces were large and didn't fit into the tortillas well, and the flavor was just okay. The portion size was big, but overall taste was not what I hoped for. We had a nice time because of the company and it wasn't overly expensive, but there's too much really good Mexican food around for me to return. read more

Can't believe I haven't written a review for this yet and I have been here twice already. My first time here I was able to sit in their outdoor patio which was a perfect setting. It was spacious and perfect for groups. Service was a little slow at that time and we didn't get our food for a long time. Turns out we were forgotten. However, our server did get us a couple of free drinks due to the inconvenience so we were ok. Plus, I was with 2 of my besties so we were just chatting away anyway and the drinks were good. 2nd time around I came in the fall and it was too cold to be outside but we did have reservations for 2. We came on time but from the looks of it, all the inside tables were still taken, so we just opted to sit at the bar as we didn't feel like waiting. The bartender was pretty nice and attentive so we didn't mind it. During both times my group ordered and shared the molcajetes. It says it's good for 2, but there is so much food in there that it can be good for 4 people actually! Molcajete is a fajita like dish, it comes with steak, cheese, veggies, and warm tortillas. You will run out of tortillas as there is so much meat but you can always request more. I highly recommend this dish as its tasty, filling, and a great price for all that food. Overall, a nice little local gem with good food and good drinks. Great spot if you are craving some good Mexican food and tasty drinks! I will have to try other food items on their menu next time I am here. read more

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Amor, love, tequila, to kil ya, holy guacamole, and a smile to too it off. Amor y tequila is great! The food was amazing. The beans were delicious, skirt steak was a quality cut, and more importantly, the Margarita up w 7 leguas made me walk 500 miles and more... they have a huge outdoor patio, and an intimate interior restaurant. Make a rez, cause it fills up quickly read more

Amor y Tequila has become our go to neighborhood Mexican place as we live right down the block. The menu is fairly standard with the usual tacos, burritos, etc. but what we keep coming back for is the tres carnes molcajetes: a steaming stone bowl full of fajita-style peppers and beans in a sort of stew, perfectly cooked skirt steak, chicken, shrimp, and a huge hunk of cheese, served with tortillas, more beans, and rice. It's massive and delicious and can easily feed four with a couple appetizers or two people alone with leftovers for lunch the next day. Yum. The patio is delightful in the summer. Service can be slow as they always seem slightly understaffed but worth it. read more

Second time here, first time eating in. We sat outside on the patio at for a late lunch. It's very cute, fenced in and private but not claustrophobic. We started with chips and guac. They also brought some pico and, upon request, a couple salsas. We liked the spicy green. We barely made a dent in those, they provided a lot, enough for 4-6 people. We each had a drink. I had the LEAVITT (Tequila, Mezcal, Fresh Lime and Agave Syrup). Very nice, smooth. My daughter had the ROSCORITA (Tequila, Fresh Lime and Agave Syrup). Both with a little Tajin on the rim, and both delicious. For the entree, I had a two tacos, shrimp and pastor. Loved them both and they were larger than I expected. Two was plenty. My daughter had two steak tacos and she said they were good, as well. I would loved to have tried more, but we had too much food as it was. Next time! read more

Great service/friendly staff. Everything came out timely and fresh/hot. The food and drinks were delicious. We tried a variety of items. The steak was very good. It is a smaller size restaurant in the winter months (larger in the summer when the patio is open). Parking is easy in and around the neighborhood. It was a little cold inside if you sit by the door in the winter which is where half the tables are (bring a sweater!). Great for a group of 2-6. The also have a bar to sit around if you want to go solo! read more

I wanted to love this place because it had great reviews and looks like a cutie little Roscoe neighborhood place but it really disappointed. Everything was completely mid and low flavor besides the carne asada. We got guac, salsa, and queso chorizo as starters, everything was just okay. The entrees we got were chorizo tacos, tilapia tacos, shrimp and carne asada. Only thing that was actually very good was carne asada. My mom got the tilapia tacos and said "I think they forgot to season this". Service was great. Drinks were good. Cute restaurant but food was totally disappointing:/ read more

Amor y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wonderful service, nice atmosphere and my dish was great. A win. Though the tequila selection was limited, they had quality like Don Fulano. Also, the Belmont was perfect - not too sweet, not too tart. Bravo. read more

Amor y Tequila - Belmont - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Bizarre that, at some point, they decided to just not do takeout orders. Their website is always, "not accepting them orders" and their phone goes to voicemail. read more

The restaurant is clean and attractive. We ate outside in spacious area. The drinks were very good. Flautas were fresh. The mushroom taco had a nice sauce but the steak taco was dry. The food could have been a bit better. The waiter was very friendly and prompt. read more

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I cannot speak about the food as I didn't order any food here, - just got drinks, but the ambiance is amazing here! The patio is a MUST if you can actually find a table! I came here just before 6pm on a Thursday and the place was PACKED. No seating available outside, and the indoor seating quickly filled up by 6:30. I sat at the bar since I was meeting a friend for a few drinks, and we had great and friendly service from our bartender. The food smelled really good, and I'm 100% down to come back to this place in the near future! You really can't go wrong with this place given it's awesome location in cute Roscoe Village! read more

Amor y Tequila - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Happy Hour is a must! The food is amazing. Cocktails are great. They just started brunch and have a huge patio.

Thanks to Amor y Tequila I was able to plan the perfect wedding anniversary date for us and our toddler. Them and it being the Retro on Roscoe street fest that day. Their patio is first come first serve, so as soon as we got into the fest I beelined it here and put our name in. They said it was moving surprisingly fast so we only waited 20 minutes or so to get texted to come back. As we were getting seated, "The Boy Band Night" cover band was setting up at a stage just across the street from the patio. We ordered some drinks, and thus were set up for a night of singing, laughing, and good eats. I will say it took a long while for food to come out, but I'll chalk that up to the festival bringing more people than normal to the area, and the drinks and guac helped tide us over. For our little guy we got him the kids quesadilla, and we ordered the tres carnes molcajete to share. It's a bit pricy, but it's meant for 2-3 people and we had enough for dinner the next night. And hey, it's our anniversary! Eventually we got our molcajete - a giant bowl filled with beans, steak, chicken, shrimp and cheese. We also got four tortillas with it, which is kind of a small amount for us two. It was very generous with the shrimp, and the steak was cooked perfectly (wish we had some more of that in there). Still, overall it made for a perfect night, along with me drunkenly singing along to BSB and *NSYNC songs. I see why the patio is a hot spot for the neighborhood, even when there isn't old school music blasting in the background. Will come back in the future and try some more of their menu. read more

If you know good mexican food, DONT come here! The food is bland, expensive and NOT worth the wait. Dont waste your time even stopping here for a drink. The service is poor too. I was left out on the patio in the cold for 30 minutes waiting for the check. My server completely forgot about my table outside. This place probably rocks if you have poor taste, but anyone else, save your time and money. read more

I enjoyed my time at Amor y Tequila recently. My fiancé and I live in the neighborhood and decided to check this place out on a Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation, so we grabbed a seat at the bar. This place is small inside, so I recommend making a reservation or being OK with sitting at the bar as they were fully booked for the night. It is decorated really well and is an inviting space. To start, they offered us a free cup of chicken noodle soup. It was delicious and we appreciated the gesture. All of their cocktails are named after streets in Roscoe Village- how cute is that?! I tried the Claremont (tequila, lime juice, and fresh strawberries) while my fiancée ordered the Hamilton (mezcal, lime juice, basil). Their drinks come with a spicy rim, which I'm not a fan of so I'm glad the bartender asked for my preference that way I could go with salt instead. The Claremont was delicious; but the Hamilton was really really bad. It was so sour and just tasted like lime juice. Definitely not proper proportions. For food, we ordered the chips and salsa - the pico was good - but I wish it came with homemade chips especially since there was a charge for chips and salsa as most Mexican restaurants typically give for free while dining in. We then ordered the Tres Carnes molcajetes which included shrimp; steak; and chicken as well as beans, veggies, and tortilla. The proportions were a bit off on this too- only 4 tortillas (there was a lot of food); plentiful in the meats and beans, but definitely not enough veggies. Service was a bit slow too, there was only one bartender and one server in the whole place. Overall, I enjoyed my experience here. They have a few kinks to work on, but I think that's common for a new place, especially operating during Covid. I also can't wait until spring so I can enjoy their patio. It's beautiful. read more

Amor y Tequila - a bowl of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This has to be the most mismanaged joint in Chicago. They have good food but totally understaffed.. think one bartender & one waitress to handle a busy place?? Every friggin time I go it's the same story.... Waiting forever for service! Owner.. GET A CLUE!! I won't come back, it's happened many times and I'm tired of it. Talk later read more

Dog friendly alert! We came early as everyone in our neighborhood of Roscoe Village has been raving about this awesome place. They did not disappoint. There is live mariachi music every Thursday for 2 hours! So fun! The food and my margarita was great too! The only thing was our waiter got a little mixed up and charged us for a few items at a different table. We straightened it out though! read more

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We were looking for a new place to try in Roscoe Village and thought this would be a good option. Great outdoor patio, but we decided to sit inside. Atmosphere is great!! Service is very attentive and friendly!! Most importantly they had Modelo Negra on Tap (love that beer!!). Great selection of margaritas. Food was very good. The ceviche and street corn were great way to start the evening. The street corn can be served on or off the Cobb. I had the Al pastor burrito and just for S&G's had an order of fries with it. We definitely plan on going back and try the brunch menu sometime soon!! Great food, great atmosphere, and Modelo Negra on tap!!! read more

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Local residents - Came to sit on the patio when it was blazing hot out during summertime chi. Our server Jackie was so sweet and really engaged with us. Service was fast, drinks were great, and our water stayed filled. Will be coming back! read more

Cute spot with yummy margaritas! The food was overall good and fresh. Some tacos felt like they were missing something but my favorite was the Mexican squash- so flavorful! I was a little surprised by how much we ended up spending here (shots alone were $16+ each) when all was said and done, but I would come back. read more

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Come here for the vibes, the lights, the patio. Amor y Tequila probably has one of the cutest neighborhood patios. String lights, an outside bar (though didn't seem in use), the greenery. It's got a cozy, intimate vibe that makes Chicago Summers seems so magical. Located in Roscoe Village, there's a special hidden gem feel. Good selection of margaritas, the usual food menu for tacos and a couple of entrees. Mostly you're here for the atmosphere. read more

Nice small dimly lit. Love the environment. The food was very good. Nicely portioned. Drinks were excellent. The staff was great. Service was good. My only suggestion to them is to get an additional bartender. Or maybe a faster one. The drinks took noticeably too long to get once they were ordered. I highly recommend this place. read more

This restaurant has the most picture worthy and intimate environment. It's beautiful and inviting. Once you walk in you are greeted and surrounded by a comfortable, warm and good vibe. Amor y Tequila probably has the most authentic Mexican cuisine in the Northside. I would definitely come here every week if I can. I highly recommend it and will continue to recommend this place to everyone seeking authentic and delicious Mexican cuisine that has great customer service and a beautiful atmosphere. Everything is in the details and this restaurant has exactly that. Don't hesitate and come visit this place! read more

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The food here was fine. I can't put my finger in exactly what was missing, but everything was just fine. Don't avoid it, but don't go out of your way. We tried 3 tacos: Pastor taco had large chunks of well seasoned meat. I think the shrimp had the potential to be the best because the flavors on that were nice, but it was cold and a bit soggy. The steak taco had good quality meat but needed the addition of salt or the pico. The rice was essentially mush, the refried beans had an unbalanced flavor (lots of salt and cumin I think). The chorizo queso was bland. Chips were warm and the pico perfectly spicy. Margaritas started very strong, and got better as the ice melted. The staff really hustled and were great, but they simply were understaffed (Tuesday night with a 2 hour wait at 7pm!). As a result everything was slow and that would have been no problem if the food had been better. read more

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It was quite loud in the restaurant and my dad to tap on the table in order to hear what everyone was saying. The service was good we were being checked up on and the food came out relatively quickly. However at the end of our time there a group came in and they told the group that we were almost done. This group then proceeded to eye our table as we were finishing eating. I felt like we were being rushed a bit. Otherwise the food was fairly good nothing to boast though. read more