Broken English Taco Pub offers good vibes and tasty tacos (and chips/salsa)! The ¡ay papa! taco was particularly unique (in a good way). It's filled with garlic potato purée, poblano/onion, red cabbage, rosemary salsa cruda, and queso cotija, wrapped in a crunchy flour tortilla, and drizzled with crema - yum, yum, yum! read more

Fantastic! Great vibe & excellent food! If Otto's Shrunken Heads had a luchador Mexican cousin un Chicago he would love this place read more

Tried the 6 taco platter at Broken English and it was SUCH a good choice -- perfect if you want to try a little bit of everything. Each taco had its own flavor and personality, from classic steak to more unique, creative combinations, and everything tasted super fresh and well-seasoned. The tortillas were soft, the toppings were generous, and every bite had a great balance of textures and flavor. And the queso?? SO good. Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor -- easily one of those appetizers you keep going back to without even realizing how much you've had. Paired with the chips, it was the perfect start to the meal. The service was great -- friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. And the ambiance is so nice, especially sitting outside. It has such a fun, relaxed vibe that makes the whole experience even better. Definitely a spot I'd come back to, especially for sharing and trying different tacos. read more

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Very convenient location near my hotel. I was looking for Mexican food nearby and the prices were reasonable. Upon arriving I was greeted by the hostess who gave me a few options for seating. I chose the far end of the bar just to get away from the front door because the temperature is freezing. The bartender greeted me immediately and made me a tasty cocktail "My Sister's a Horchata". It was refreshing and delicious. It definitely helped tame the spice level of the food. For dinner I ordered the Chips & Chipotle Queso and Borderland Brisket Tacos. You get 2 tacos per order and cannot mix/match. The tacos were stuffed with brisket and served with a side of salsa. The brisket was tender, the queso was spicy and yummy. I ended up putting the pieces of brisket on my chips so they def should think about adding brisket nachos to the menu. Overall service was good. The bartender Dan was nice and accommodating. I would definitely come back next time I'm in Chicago. read more

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Great tacos, good drinks, ok beer, awful service from some but others are pretty good. If you're going somewhere for beers this is not the place. If you're stuck downtown and can't get to a neighborhood then this is a great spot for tacos, Service is split between very nice and some people who really should not be customer facing. When we were there twice in one evening before and after a play, we had great service from most but a waitress named Sam decided she didn't need to worry about bumping into us if we were remotely in her way. I did not realize it was her place we were intruding in. Other than her the staff seemed nice and if the place isn't busy it's a decent place to go. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Pyro passion - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great little spot in the loop with a simple menu. Stopped in with my wife and we shared a plate of nachos which by themselves is a meal for two - you will get your money's worth. Got couple cocktails - one was lit on fire. Ended the night by splitting a huge burrito. This is a full service restaurant with funky/ vibrant decor. read more

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Came in on a thursday night after long flights into chicago. We stayed at the Arlo and this location was just steps away around the corner. Great vibes inside very colorful. We sat at the bar ordered drinks and food, the server was a little slow to come to attention but overall a good experience. The food AMAZING. the bidi bidi burrito TOP TIER! all the food was very flavorful and tasty. We actually wanted to order take out a couple days later but it was a sunday and the kitchen was closed for the night (9pm). super bummer but again soo good we wanted more! will def come again when we visit again. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is such a great little spot. The bright bull designs covering every inch of the space are fantastic--so fun and energetic. The restaurant has a great vibe, the service is excellent, and the food was delicious. My husband and I shared the Nacho Mama's nachos and the Bidi Bidi burrito. The nacho portion is huge. I might even gamble and say it's the best nacho deal in the area. For $18, I bet three people could easily share it. The Bidi Bidi burrito was also very good--stuffed full and flavorful. Both dishes have a kick. A real kick. Overall, it's a great little spot to grab a drink, enjoy some tasty food, and soak in the fun atmosphere. read more

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We were going to a show at Chicago Theatre on Saturday. I started looking for reservations on Wednesday. Most restaurants in the area were already booked, naturally. We lucked into a reservation at Broken English Taco Pub. Our reservation was for 5:30. We arrived right on time. There was a line at the door. Those without reservations were told there would be a wait. Thankfully someone asked if anyone in line had a reservation and I raised my hand high... "Me, me!" We were seated by the window and I was looking out the window so didn't get to enjoy the ambiance. It seemed to have a hip, Mexican vibe. There were actually several empty tables, but in short order the place was fully packed! Our server was super sweet and helpful. We started with Chips and Salsa - salsa verde & chile de arbol ginger salsa, house made chips. The chips were warm and both of the sauces were fantastic for dipping. From what I recall, neither was especially spicy. We went with a 12-pack because it's cheaper and taco options are not limited. It turns out four tacos each was almost perfect. I can tell you the Pork Belly and Bistic tacos were outstanding. They were literally bursting with flavor. The Brisket was also delicious and tender. The Carne Asada tacos were bland in comparison. The salsa verde helped a bit, but they were a bit disappointing. Though the tacos were brought out almost immediately, we stayed nearly 2 hours. For a lively and tasty meal before a show, Broken English Taco Pub is a solid option. read more

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The food is perfectly fine but there's nothing special about it. It's not especially Mexican, maybe call it Mexican-adjacent. Service was okay and that pretty much describes the whole experience. It's all okay but hardly memorable or craveable. It didn't cost too much and no one got sick. That's about the best I can say. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Carne Asada, Fried Chicken - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The tacos were really good! The service was ok. We sat outside. I'd come back again! read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in town for a convention and we stumbled upon this place. There was a taco special going on where most of the tacos were a bit cheaper. All tacos were good, but the ¡ay papa! was truly one of the best tacos I've ever had. I had to order another one. The service was great, and the server really made the experience a good one. (I don't recall his name, but he recommended the ¡ay papa! and said it was very authentic, like what was made in his family. This was a busy night, and it was pretty loud, making it harder to hear my companions. I wasn't a fan of the noise level, and I wish the stools had backs, but the ¡ay papa! and the friendly service made it all worth it! read more

First the service was amazing, second the food was amazing. The atmosphere and restaurant was what I'd expect from Tex-Mex and great drinks. The guy with the braces who served us gave us great advice and was very knowledgeable on the menu and past customer behavior. We received his recommendations well and decided on Nachos for the table. They were very flavorful and unique. The drinks were also very spot on, I ordered a horchata cocktail, super sleeper iykyk and ifydnyk. It was phenomenal. My fiancee ordered a margarita and was not pleased with the level of salt, it wasn't enough to subtract from the 5 star experience. She could have said no salt lol. The price of the drinks and the food was also balanced and appropriate. Was happy to show my appreciation. * there was a team, and the cook/chef came out to greet us after we alerted them to an allergy for our table. Service overall was quick and concise and graceful. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Nachos! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for happy hour just by chance and so glad we did! As a Mexican nachos aren't a thing, but if they were this place gets it. The tacos amazing, the vibes amazing, best of all the drinks AMAZING! read more

Broken English taco pub is definitely a vibe if you're over in the loop and you should stop in for a margarita and to just hang out. I would absolutely go here again just for the ice cream with the churros in it because those churros are amazing. I kicked off with a water and margarita and it was pretty tasty. Next step then where their chips with the pineapple guacamole and I don't think I'm ever gonna want guac without pineapple ever again. Then came a six taco sampler and my favorite. I think was definitely the fish although I would want to come back and try a few of the others. Definitely a great spot to stop in if you're in the loop. read more

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Let me start by saying this spot is a must go the service and food was on point. Shots out to Ahliyah my very attentive server, Hannah door service and mgr Trevor keep up the good work. read more

Sat at the bar. Bartender made fantastic suggestions for both beverages and menu items. Service was fast. Food was phenomenal. My dining companion and I ordered the guacamole , then carne asada tacos and the fish tacos. Both were excellent. Prices are reasonable. Recommended to several others and they had similarly excellent experiences. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - How's Margarita and fresh guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a lucky find! After the Chicago architectural boat tour, I was looking for a bite to eat. It was a short walk to the restaurant. I sat at the bar, and I couldn't have asked for a better spot to dine alone. The interiors are cute, filled to the brim but not too noisy! The service was nice. The bartender was a friendly guy who recommended food and drinks. I started with the house margarita (potent and delicious). I then ordered the shrimp tacos followed by the chicken Al pastor. Both taco orders come in twos, a total of 4 tacos were just enough for me. They were both flavorful, but if I had to pick one, I'd definitely pick the shrimp tacos. Next time I'm in Chicago, I'll be sure to visit. To anyone considering going here, definitely give this place a try! read more

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We stopped in for dinner after the river boat tour. We were seated promptly and ordered the 6 taco tray, where you could mix and match and a couple of margaritas. One of the main reasons we stopped in was online it looked very similar (food and vibe) to a favorite place of ours in Eugene, Oregon (Tacovore, if you're ever visiting Eugene. It's amazing). So our bar was set pretty high. We ordered two carnitas, two carne asadas, one al pastor de pollo, and one oh my cod. I ordered a house margarita and my wife ordered a pineapple margarita. The vibe was similar to our place back home, but our server was deadpan. Largely going through the motions. Our tacos came quickly, but I had to flag down our server to get our margaritas. We would give the cod a 3, the carne asada a 4, the pollo a 3 and the carnitas a 5. Both margaritas were average. Again, know that we are comparing to our place back home that has the best margaritas I've ever had. Still worth going. Still a four star. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - 6 taco tray - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My husband loved his chicken carnitas tacos but my Fish tacos were so so and lacked flavor. Chips and salsa were decent. Bar service was friendly but took my plate before I was done eating. Ambience was laid back with tons of cool decor. Mocktail margarita was delicious. read more

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After an afternoon of shopping the hunger started to kick in and I yelped places near me. Broken English Taco Pub popped up and I thought why not? The reviews looked good and the tacos legit. I'm happy to say it's worthy of the excellent reviews. Since it was just me I opted to sit at the bar. The inside is cool with painted murals and neat light fixtures. The bartender was a sweet young woman wearing cat ears. I ordered a Paloma and it was the best Paloma I ever had! I'm not a tequila person in general but when at a Mexican restaurant sometimes you must obey the tequila gods! I got an order of their in house made guacamole and chips. They top the guac with diced tomatoes, onions, radishes and a sprinkle of cojita cheese. It was excellent. I also got an order of Al Pastor tacos. The tacos are served on corn tortillas, my favorite. The Al pastor was tender and marinated in chili gaujillo. The roasted pineapple on top was a nice contrast. Broken English Taco Pub was a great choice for lunch and I enjoyed the food and atmosphere! read more

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Had so much fun! Food is always good! Service is great, and vibe is amazing Drinks were delicious as well read more

A must visit if downtown around lunchtime. The service and ambiance were outstanding. The meat in the Al Pastor de Pollo and Carne Asada tacos was well seasoned and had terrific flavor; among the best we've ever had. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Carne Asada Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The ambiance was quite a chill vibe, great to go with friends or after work. The food's portion size was amazing and quite good for the price too. The service was great too, the wait time was barely 10 mins when we walked in. I wish they had some more vegetarian taco options apart from just the Veggie Taco. Overall a great experience! read more

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Hands down the best tacos Ive ever had in my life. Staff was sooooooooooo sweet and accommodating. 10/10

The food was good. It is unbelievably loud when you're trying to have a conversation. The music was very pounding in your ears. Service was slow and staff wasn't great. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

10s! 10s! 10s across the board!! If you're looking for the best tacos in Chicagoland, THIS IS THE PLACE! My husband and I are originally from Texas (so we KNOW good tacos!!), and have been looking for good Mexican food. It's taken us almost a year, but THIS is the place! I got the brisket tacos which were DIVINE, and my husband ordered the giant nachos, which were also delicious and PACKED with toppings! Both me and my husband are hearty folk, and even with our eating habits, we couldn't quite finish them. So my advice? Share the nachos! We went on a lively Saturday night right before a show in the area. The wait was minimal, the service was friendly, they got our food out fast, and it wasn't overly expensive! For a fun, tasty Saturday taco night, give this place a go! read more

A pretty nice sit down chill taco pub in the loop that you can grab drinks/food with friends after work. My friends and I came here after work on Tuesday for the some taco specials but ended up getting the taco platter since we had decent size group. The tacos were pretty decent and super juicy. I thought they portion size were a bit small for the price, but they are located in the Loop. We tried a variety of their steak, brisket, chicken, al pastor, and carnitas. I love how they have different specials each day and service is really quick as well. The lady checked up on us every couple mins even though we kept repeating ourselves saying we're just waiting for one more friend before we wanted to order. I would probably come back here if friends are down to chill/grab dinner after a long day of work. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Taco tray - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Joselyn and Paloma were the best servers! We had a big event and they were so helpful and kind. Great food and great margaritas!!

Broken English is definitely my happy home! The food, music, service & vibe is always at . If I could come every Friday to unwind here I would! I love it so much! read more

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Broken English Taco Pub was a vibe. We were a party of five that went for brunch on a Thursday. It wasn't crowded, but there was a nice amount of people for a weekday. I got the Thursday special, which was the $3 tacos -- one steak and one chicken. They were on the smaller side but did just fine with a side of the papa enchilada fries. The fries were a little spicy but really good -- and so were the tacos. The burrito, however, was delicious! It was really big, really hearty, and really flavorful. I tried some of my aunts and wished I got that. I also got a Paloma, which was really good! The service was great, and our server, Cidney, was amazing! She even wrote down suggestions for food and entertainment for the weekend. We had a really good time. read more

I wanted to send a shout out to our server at the taco pub today! I feel as though when someone goes above and beyond for the customer it deserves some recognition. Coming from out of town for some quick lunch became a much better experience because of Julio. They were friendly, attentive, and accommodating. I want to come back for dinner because of how good the food was along with the service. Kudos to Julio and the rest of the staff. The inside and outside were clean, the food and customer service was a 10/10. They truly made me feel like I was a friend not just another person having lunch. read more

We stumbled upon this great restaurant while we were out walking in the city. It was a great find! Because it was a Saturday and still early enough they had $18 all you can drink mango mimosas! They were pretty good and strong! I actually think they could have used a little more mango juice! I got the chilaquiles. They were not like traditional chilaquiles, they were more crunchy than soggy as they traditionally are, but that was actually pretty good. My husband got both types of Chicken tacos. He was a little disappointed in the lack of flavor in the fried chicken tacos, but said the chicken al pastor ones were really good! (Yes, that is correct they were chicken al pastor) Overall, this place had a good atmosphere, strong drinks, and good food! It is worth coming back. read more

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I came her with two of my friends and there was no wait. The staff were very nice and service was quick. It was a quaint restaurant and if it was full it would feel very crowded. I guess that's how places are in the city tho. My friend and I split the 6 pack tacos and each got three. I got carne asada, the ay papasito, and the al pastor de pollo. The only one I regret is the ay papasito because I didn't realize it was vegetarian lol -- still good tho! read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tacos were really good. I'm from California so tacos are about $1.50-4 each. Tacos here range from $5-6 each, a bit pricey, so I have to ding this place for the cost. We ordered a pair of carnitas and camarones. I'd get them again, but 2 was not enough for me. Also, didn't like that when we walked up the 3 ladies behind the counter just stared at us rather than greeting us with a hello. Another ding. read more

We came here for a bite to eat after arriving on the South Shore Line. We were seated right away and accessed the QR menu at the table. The place was crowded and it was a bit loud, and we enjoyed our quieter spot by one of the windows. The front desk at our hotel had mentioned the fish tacos so I already knew I wanted to order some! I ordered the Camerones tacos, and the My Sister's a Horchata caught my eye, so of course I had one of those too. Hubby went with unsweetened tea, and a Quesadilla la Gringa. We also split an order of chips (homemade!) and Chipotle Queso. The quesadilla was HUGE, and 1/4 of it came back to the hotel room with us! My two tacos had pickled onions with a tasty epazote mayo, and the portion was perfect along with the chips and queso. read more

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Best Paloma I've ever had. Great bartender. Carnitas were very good. Chips and guacamole good too. Very cool place read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Paloma - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We came as a large group on a busy weekend night. We planned ahead and made a reservation a week in advance, which was fortunate because there was quite a crowd of people waiting outside when we arrived a few minutes before our time. TL;DR, we weren't disappointed by our meal, but we also weren't blown away either. There are some improvements both in the food and the experience that would make this a better experience. The restaurant has a convivial atmosphere, as would be expected. Casual conversation is extremely difficult. Its décor is wonderfully garish. Among the nine of us, we ordered a variety of items. In fact, I believe at least one of each taco was sampled. I'll only comment on the ones for which I actually took a bite Appetizers: Chips and guacamole, chicharrones and guacamole, and chips with queso - the guac was quite good, moderately chunky the way that I like it. The chicharrones were so light and delicate that it was a little hard to scoop up the guac. The queso was fine; it would have been nice if it had been just a little thicker in consistency so that you could scoop up a larger amount. My primary gripe about these appetizers is that while the chips on top (as you can see in the photos) were big, underneath most of the chips were small broken pieces - I think we got the bottom of the bag. Tacos: Al pastor de pollo - I appreciated that it's made with dark meat because it's a much juicier meat. Good flavor, the pineapple gave it a good hint of sweetness to balance the salt. Carne asada - meat chunks were slightly tough. Nothing particularly distinctive about this compared to tacos I've had at other restaurants, but I still liked it. Carnitas - moist juicy pork, generous amount of meat, but the salt level on this was just too much. Kind of a shame as I normally love carnitas. Camarones - pretty good, I think I would have preferred a cleaner/less dressed-up taco though. Shrimp was expertly cooked, not tough or rubbery. Cod - battered and deep fried. Someone who had been here before didn't recommend it but I wanted to give it a try. It wasn't bad, but as with the shrimp taco it probably would be better without as much toppings Others in our group got the vegetarian options and seemed to enjoy them. Dessert: El puro churro - a good choice for sharing, especially after a heavy meal. It comes with four half-size churros dipped in brown butter cajeta ice cream (had to look up what exactly is meant by cajeta). Personally I think it would have been better if the churros weren't filled with chocolate, but we all really liked this ending to the meal. Service was fine and food came out quickly. There weren't enough plates and utensils at our table and it was hard to get someone's attention to get some more supplies. Our water glasses were filled fairly regularly. The table that we sat at wasn't the most comfortable, as we were at an high table with backless stools instead of chairs. There was no place to hang our jackets or purses, so we ended up keeping them on the entire meal. Anyways, this was a decent experience. I can't say that I'm clamoring to come back here again, but I wouldn't be opposed to give it another try someday. read more

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The nachos might be the best i've ever had in my entire life. Honestly maybe the best meal i've ever had in general. I will be thinking about these for months. read more

Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop - Nacho Momma's Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love this place. They serve the best loaded nachos (nachos mama nachos) in town. The quantity is insane and you will just enjoy the burst of flavours from the raddish and guacamole. I also tried their vegetarian tacos, AY PAPA and Parillada De Verudas. Both of which were really good. Whenever I crave for a good vegetarian taco I just head here. They also have good options for drinks. I tried their Paloma which was just perfect. They have both indoor and outdoor seatings with good service. It's a must try place 10/10 read more