Nice folks; clean accessible ladies room, Delicious food, Fair prices, highly recommend!

Was pleasantly surprised in this place after stopping in for an impromptu lunch Saturday about 2pm. Decent drink selection and the food was outstanding! The torta was huge- 2 of us split it and it was filling! The birria were juicy, and the rice and beans tasted so authentic. I really was not expecting the food to be this good, will definitely be back! read more

Aztec Dave's Cantina - Steak torta dinner, 2 birria tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Overall, pleased. The burrito was really good and full of shrimp. I got "pineapple devil" sauce and . The guacamole was all right, but a little pricey, especially for tortilla chips obviously from a bag and neither "homemade" nor "fresh fried." Food arrived hot and within the delivery window. read more

Aztec Dave's Cantina - "Homemade" chips. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I mean there is not one bad word I could ever utter about this place. I came in during my lunch hour and the owner happened to be the bartender at that time! He was the most pleasant and down to earth person and at first I was going to order my food to go but the VIBES made me stay and chat with him. I have seen his food truck around the city before and probably had it at some point but this little taco place is an absolute go to for me now! I ordered the Asada Tacos and BOYYYYYYY YESSSSS!!!! Everything was fresh and the meat was seasoned to perfection! In addition to that his bartending skills are top tier! The Marg he made me was so well balanced, LOL, I wanted to get drunk during lunch!!! If you are thinking about grabbing tacos make sure you check them out! This place will not disappoint! Thank you again and i'll probably be back today for lunch! read more

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Went here on a evening of shopping and was in the mood for some margaritas and nachos and decided to come here! My sister loves this place so we decided to give it a try since this was my first time! Love the cozy vibes of this place definitely a neighborhood local spot which I loved. The waiter was very nice and attentive upon being able to pick where we wanted to sit! I decided on the chicken nachos and a mango margarita on the rocks! I got a mango margarita; but wanted sugar on the rim of my cup and was given the chili salt (could be the wrong reference) but my waiter was soo nice and got me another one with the correct preferred flavor which was good! The drink was refreshing BUT omg the nachos was huge!! They put everything one these nachos - avocado, beans, cheese, sour cream and all!! Although, I had a big appetite - I definitely couldn't eat it all! You could share for sure! But was able to get a to go container for later! It's not too expensive either. Their prices are reasonable - I got just one drink and the nachos and think with taxes I spent about $26 in total! Overall, loved the atmosphere and the chill vibes! I would definitely come back and order something else as they have a great selection of dishes on their menu! read more

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Food was simply amazing. Quesabirria was next level and so flavorful. Definitely try it with their secret acocado sauce. Consome was delicious!! Service was as amazing as the food. David was friendly and treated us right. Can't go wrong with the great food, fun ambiance, and friendly service. read more

Aztec Dave's Cantina - (3) Quesabirria Dinner (rice & beans & consume) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good guacamole, their sandwich is really big too. It's not big though, the size of the place wasn't as I expected but other than that, food was great, service was great, ambiance was so and so. read more

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Stopped in late-late night and were welcomed in graciously. Awesome vibe, great service! Loved the Paloma with fresh fruit!

This restaurant and bar is like a hidden gem, great drinks and food are hard to find. Aztec is full of flavor and extremely generous. I ordered the steak torta (Bomb) and the steak tacos as well. Margaritas are fresh and one is all you need Overall, cool laidback spot; Victor was attentive and helpful! Thanks again! read more

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Aztec Dave's As charmed as we are, here in Chicago, with absurdly delicious foods and crafted cocktails; we are over-indulgent in decadent "options" and in the boricua of Humboldt Park is one of the best cantina- restaurante's in this metropolis. Dave and his gracious Banda of chefs and mixologists provide a ballet of passionate service; rooted in the primo latino art of hospitality. It is thier sincere treat and our favorite local retreat! Salud! p.s. We also dig Dave's Eco- responsibly-compostable take out containers. Nice! J.T. read more

Aztec Dave's brought a food truck to our recent company picnic and was a HUGE hit. The food was made to order and was delicious. Aztec Dave's was able to accommodate different dietary restrictions effortlessly. Thanks, Aztec Dave's, for making our event a success. We look forward to having you back next year! read more

I've been here before and had a lovely time but this time the service was definitely lacking. The bartenders were rarely around, we ordered shots and drinks but we only got the drinks. The staff was definitely there but it didn't seem like they were aware of any customers and we felt for lack of a better word, neglected. Sorry to make this review because I've had a great time here before but even the person next to me said "does anyone work here" read more

This place is it! The food hit the spot especially after a long day. I had the asada burrito and birria taco. I thought the food was perfectly cooked and lots of flavor. Loved the beans and rice too. The owner is super friendly and made us feel welcome. Def a fave place in the neighborhood for me. read more

Hubby and I have been meaning to check out this new neighborhood spot. We started with the Guacamole as well as Chorizo Fundido. Both were good and large helpings. I do wish they offered spice levels on guac, but we didn't even ask. Hubby got the steak torta and loved it. I got the mole taco as well as blackened shrimp and both were very flavorful and very full of meat. We were both STUFFED and didn't even finish our apps nor get dinners (rice and beans). Very generous portions and very good. May need to bring friends next time to finish those appetizers!!! Per hubby - best queso he's ever had! read more

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I'm coming back lol had the torta and waffle fries. Fries were SEASONED AND FRESH CANT BEAT THAT. parking was easy and the ambiance was nice. They have like a pineapple or spicy mango salsa that was really good read more

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Good food, great drinks, good vibes, servers were friendly and didn't have to wait long at all

Decent spot if your in West Town. I wouldn't say a kid friendly place, but that's okay. We brought our two little ones anyway and they were extremely accommodating. We started with drinks and queso (they gave complementary salsa). The chips are house made I believe bcuz they are THICK! I'm not a fan of the thick chips but the dips made up for it. That salsa is killer. Spicy and delicious. The margaritas aren't worth the price IMO. The tacos were pretty good. I can't say they were the best but not the worst. My wife's protein bowl took the cake. I'd recommend it if you come. My daughter's quesadilla was actually really good also. Like REALLY good. All in all, a solid spot for the area that's worth checking out. read more

This place was underwhelming. Everything could have used more flavor. I got the potato flautas. They definitely needed more salt. Husband got 3 different tacos - shrimp, carne asada and Al pastor. He said his food was also bland. We also got the elotes which were probably the best thing there. read more

Been to this location a couple of times since they open and the food has always been consistently great. Authentic Mexican flavors. The mole taco was surprisingly my favorite. Smokey and sweet. Must try! The owners also have food trucks and I've been a big fan of their steak tacos. I tried them at the restaurants and they were also delicious. Attentive and friendly service from the servers and owners every time. Oh! I forgot also try pozole verde as little warm starter! read more

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Ordered carry out on a Saturday night via Grubhub. We ordered steak nachos, 2 chicken tacos and elotes. There was no veggies on the tacos, just chicken. There was no cheese, onions or any peppers on the over cooked deep fried nachos just steak, sour cream, cilantro. The elotes was very salty with over cooked chewy corn. The order didn't have any extra sauce, napkins or utensils. I miss Bullhead Cantina... The staff did seem friendly and there were people there drinking so maybe this is more of a drinking bar than a food bar. I doubt we will try the food again but maybe we will walk in for a drink one day instead. read more

Aztec Dave's Cantina - Steak nachos with no cheese, onions, peppers... we couldn't eat more than 4 bites. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Do you like strong, reasonably priced drinks? Food so cheap it feels like a food truck? An atmosphere where you can sit at the bar and make up a drinking game with locals? A friendly owner who makes you feel welcome and makes women feel safe? A place you can get your kids food? THIS IS IT. I'm fully obsessed with this place. The food is wildly good- honestly, it's criminal- and you can get drunk alone as a woman and know you'll be fine. A bowl of incredible pozole is like $7. Is food that cheap even a thing anymore? It is here! The owner hangs out here a lot and he's a really good man. He talks about his wife a lot, which we love! And he makes sure you're fed, watered, and able to get yourself home safely. This is your neighborhood spot, your pregame spot, your family dinner spot... it's everything. read more

Portions are great. The food is great. Service is quick and they are friendly. Ambiance is laid back with a Mexican feel.

Excellent service, fun ambience, incredibly tasty food! I came with a group of friends and everyone really enjoyed their food. The taco platter is a great deal, and there are a ton of taco varieties to choose from. I also appreciated their creative cocktail menu. The queso dip was delightful, highly recommend. Worth a stop! read more

The best Mexican food in Chicago! Real authentic high quality food! My go-to are the loaded fries, fish and shrimp tacos or a steak burrito. David and his wife are very friendly people and great staff. Also a lot of great artwork on the walls. MUST TRY!!!!!!! read more

Aztec Dave's Cantina is a great place to go for a drink or a quick bite to eat! They have many TVs playing various sports within the establishment which guarantees you a great view no matter where you are sitting. Their food options are delicious, with my favorite being the loaded nachos. Pair that with a strawberry margarita and you're bound to have a good time! The staff was also wonderful. From the busboys to the bartenders, everyone there is very welcoming which gives Aztec Dave's Cantina a great vibe. There was one bartender did stand out to me due to their attentiveness and customer service. Jorge provided my party and I with great service. This young man is hard working and is an outstanding team member of this restaurant. I will definitely be coming back again! read more

I went to Aztec Dave's for the first time on Friday evening and it was great. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff. As a vegetarian, I got the vegetarian burrito and it was a delicious, grilled burrito. My boyfriend got vegetarian burrito with no cheese or sour cream as to make it vegan, however it still arrived with sour cream so I ended up eating that as well and he had to get something else. Still delicious, but it's recommended to confirm with staff about food preferences or dietary needs to ensure follow through. 4/5 stars due to vegan mess up, but the food was so good and staff was so friendly I would definitely return! read more

Best burrito I've ever been served. What a cool vibe with great food. Everyone should visit Aztec Dave's Cantina. Our party of eight was served delicious food, great drinks and attentive service. Check it out! read more

Overall good experience. Great service but felt Price a little on high side for portions and quality .

Unfortunately our takeout order was missing two items, but other than that the food was good

Ok. I'm not from Chicago and my boyfriend and I stumbled upon this beautiful place on a night out. Victor was the energy we needed. Not only attentive and kind but went out of their way to just be a really ducking nice dude. Thank you Victor. We will never forget you. :3 read more

This place the bomb. Excited for their patio seating to be complete so I can sit outside this summer!! Fantastic tacos and very affordable. read more

Aztec Dave's Cantina - Blackened Guajillo Tilapia Taco & Blackened Guajillo Shrimp Taco - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time at AD and the first thing I noticed was how exceptional our service was and how friendly and attentive our server was. Turns out it was Rachel's first night -wow. Food was great and drinks (get the cucumber marg) were very fresh. We'll be back! read more

Dave and his team SAVED my weddings welcome party!! When our other caterer got the date wrong I walked over from the bar we were hosting the event at and asked if they could make 300 tacos! They didn't hesitate and got right on it, Dave the owner was so kind and helpful and truly helped to make sure our guests were fed and happy. Thank you all again so much! read more

Amazing food great service and the owner is always there this is a great neighborhood spot

This place is WONDERFUL! Yulie and her husband are serving up fabulous cocktails and food that is made from scratch! Their margaritas were fresh and delicious made from fresh fruit purées, none of that artificial, sugary stuff. Their salsas were spicy yet filled with flavor so I couldn't stop eating them! The elote was so tasty, their chicken and pork tacos were crazy yummy but whatever you do, do not pass up trying the beer battered cod taco, that was a divine experience from the taco shell, to the homemade pico de gallo but that fish was so tender, not greasy, just FANTASTIC! Yulie was so friendly and just made our evening one to remember and one to re-do! We'll be back Thank YOU‼ read more

Usually my boyfriend doesn't let me choose where we eat, he always shuts it down. But this day he gave me pass and we found a gem! Great prices, food and ambiance! Cute little location nestled by a corner. We got the steak bowls and they were delicious as hell! The best steak bowl I've had to date! Everything tasted so fresh and it came out hot! The flavors were bursting and the meat was tender with a nice grilled taste. The service was friendly! Would highly recommend you try this place out! read more

The food was great!! The burrito was large enough for 2 meals! The server was very attentive and helpful with recommendations!

I went there around 5pm on Saturday. We were seated right away. (seat yourself type of thing) We got the menu, and waited a long time for any water to be served to us. Waited about 15 excruciating mins especially if you're starving to get the waiter to come around to get our order. It wasn't that busy during that time of day. Service was extremely slow and I ordered a horchata that they completely forgot about until I finally pinned the busboy so I can have something to drink! And to top it off they forgot my fries (granted that I ordered with my stomach and my eyes cuz I was hungry!) They also added an ingredient to the burrito after being told specifically not to add that in! And they forgot utensils!! I'm not sure if they decided to hire friends of the new owner or something but they were NOT on top of things. I saw a review from someone out of state --Wisconsin and I'm a local here in Humboldt and I have to completely agree with every word he said. I had about the same experience. He inspired me to write about my experience! I'm Mexican and I know my food. I've been around! The carne asada was great! Nothing out of the ordinary. However, the black beans on the side were lackluster. No flavor!!! Come on, add some cilantro or some seasonings on it, lime, something! It was so disappointing. And the Arroz. Ahh, not as authentic as anyone's mama would make it. Where's the flavor?!? The food truck had more flavor in their tacos than the tacos I had that day. Service was terrible, food was lackluster, pass! So disappointed. read more

The folks here make excellent food and provide amiable service for more than reasonable prices. The steak quesadillas are a perfected art.

I had not written a review like this but I had to share as this was the worst service I've ever had....We waited for nearly 40 mins for our tacos to arrive, yes it took that long for tacos. And our server (pink hair that later said she was the manager) never came around to check-in or have the courtesy to let us know that it would take that long. So disappointing too because we've come to Dave's on many occasions and will never return because of this experience. There are so many Mexican restaurants in Chicago with great food and service and this is no longer one of them. read more