A really fun spot in south loop with great vibes and energy. The food was really good and flavorful, a bit of a limited menu for vegetarians but I had really nice fajitas. The service was slow but in a way that encouraged relaxing and conversation. Would love to see if they can expand vegetarian options! read more

The ambience is cozy small place yet intimate anything off the menu u will not regret The customer service is exceptional from the entire staff ! read more

Awesome food / staff etc. They also keep the outside of their business clean - highly recommended!!

Food and service was a 10/10! Rather if it's date night or not it was good food & the cocktails were amazing as well read more

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Food was delicious, ambience was great, service was excellent! I'll comeback again! The prices are little pricey. The alcoholic drinks were pretty good. read more

We had a wonderful dinner there! Great food and wonderful service. I ordered the Red Snapper which was delicious. The drinks were beautifully done. read more

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The vibeeeeeee! When you walk in, the ambiance is date night or girls night, very chic. Went here for dinner and had the Red Snapper, it was delicious. We ordered two sauces - the garlic butter and another that included shrimp and onion. For drinks we had a Rosa Pasteles (something new they're introducing next week) and an espresso martini - ask for the coffee liqueur because at first it was just vodka and coffee . Chips and salsa come arrive before appetizers and entrees so you should bring an appetite. We sat at the bar and the bar tenders and other staff were friendly and check on us from time to time. I will definitely return with my friends to try other menu items. read more

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Came for lunch and found it all OK and but not at the level I'd want to come back. Moderately priced at $100 pre-tip for appetizer, 2 drinks, 2 entrees and a dessert. Guac - 3.5/5. Large portion. Good flavor. Smooth texture, which is a bit disappointing. Cocktails - 3/5. Coconut cocktail was quite good and balanced. But I got a passionfruit one that was a tad alcohol forward. Mole Oaxaqueno - 3/5. The waiter strongly recommended this dish and it fell flat for me. The mole just wasn't that complex. Churro - 3.5/5. Freshly fried, but could have use more sweetness. read more

Very Delicious and filling! I got the shrimp and cheese empanadas as well as the red snapper. I also enjoyed the strawberry margaritas. My waiter gave great service and menu suggestions! The tables are very narrow and if two ppl are dining together they would need another because it's really not enough room for multiple diners while eating. I had room because it was just me but the table beside me had to be relocated. The decor is stylish and chic. It feels like a vacation escape read more

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So this is my new go to Mexican place It doesn't hurt that it is one block away. Ceviche trio is one of my favorites. Most of the other dishes are amazing and are NOT usual heavy Mexican fare. These are more gourmet and you can't go wrong. read more

We are so happy this restaurant opened up in our neighborhood. Casa Tulum doesn't do the normal Mexican venue that you get in most Mexican restaurants. They do it Nayarit style and I have to say it is totally delicious. The service is great. It's convenient and the weight staff is top-notch. read more

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Margaritas were tasty. So was the salsa. The carnitas tacos pretty good as well but a little on the cold side. And the rice was definitely undercooked. read more

Great addition to the neighborhood! Great vibe inside too. Seafood is fresh and portions are quite large. For an app, I got the ceviche. Holy cow it was so large it could have been my dinner. I got the red snapper, highly recommend. They were busy on a Friday night, but we were able to walk right in and get a seat. read more

The food, the service and the ambiance were great! I had the Tulum Special and was very pleased. The red snapper was excellent! It was huge, hot and delicious. The sauce was a great pairing. The ambiance was nice, and the staff & service were on point! read more

Visited for a work trip. Not great, not bad, nice people. I had a great drink and the salsa was good as well. When I left, I let out some farts at my casa. read more

Welcome to elegant casual! THE best staff - super attentive and thoughtful. The fajitas were delicious the flan authentic and just right. Empanadas had a nice sauce on the side. Be patient- good meals can take time. read more

Casa Tulum - Mixed fajitas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is a hidden gem of Chicago located in the south loop. My Husband and I went for dinner last night and sat at the bar. Raphael took amazing care of us. The place is decorated so intentionally we felt like we were on vacation. I especially liked the monkey lamps. The tv's show reels of beautiful travel destinations. It is so relaxing. They even have drinks served in fresh coconuts. The star of the show is the food though. My Husband ordered the Cochinita Pibil Tacos. You get 3 nice sized tacos. He said they are so delicious that he will crave them from time to time. I ordered the Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Sauce. The Mole was spectacular!! It was a layering of flavors and a touch of heat. I honestly will probably order the same thing when we go back. The only thing that was slightly disappointing is that the red sangria comes out of a box. I would LOVE if they crafted some made in house. All in all 5 stars and can't wait to return. read more

Attended a birthday celebration with family and friends on a Thursday night and the place had a nice crowd. We started with chips, guacamole and salsa. The guacamole was freshly made with good favor and the salsa was hot like l like it. I ordered the chicken, skirt steak with grilled jalapeño, onion,in a spicy red sauce. (Molcajete) The meal came in a hot mortar, delicious, it was definitely a meal for two, the steak was tender and everything came together nicely on a soft corn tortilla shell . Great looking menu that must be explored properly, very good drinks and the service was excellent. read more

The food was ok and the drinks were just ok... super pricey. Probably wouldn't recommend or go back but it was ok for in the moment and what it was read more

Really nice spot in South Loop. Good tacos and no issue getting in for lunch with a friend.

I visited Casa Tulum on Cinco de Mayo, which happened to be their re-opening. First, I'm so glad I had a reservation since it was absolutely packed! I had the Rosa Pastel and Tulum Coconut cocktails, which were both delicious but I preferred the Rosa Pastel. We had their coconut cocktail oysters to start; they were very fresh but a couple were poorly shucked. It didn't affect the flavor, but it made them less presentable. For entrees we had the red snapper and the birria tacos. The snapper was flavorful and perfectly cooked. The birria tacos weren't my favorite, but I'd like to try the steak tacos in the future. All in all Casa Tulum is excellent, and I look forward to dining there again. read more

We had a reservation for an early dinner at 4p for five of us. They crammed us in a table for four and put an additional chair and the end of the table. We asked if we could combine two tables together to have more room and they stated that they couldn't because all the tables were reserved. We asked if all the tables would be reserved at the same time from 4p-6p and they repeated that they were all reserved. After some back and forth, they agree to bring a small (2 person) table to put in the end. We were in a corner and still crammed, but it was a little better so we stayed. At the end of our meal, the other table for four that we originally asked to be put together with ours was still empty. In fact, the restaurant was only about 30% full So there was an opportunity to accommodate us and put the two original tables together. The point here is that they were rigid. They should have been more accommodating seeing that we made reservations for five, were there on a weekday at 4p and the chances of having a full house was slim. I will not be returning! read more

A wonderful addition to South Loop! The food and service were top notch. I went on a Monday afternoon and there was ample seating at the bar. The Cadillac margarita was excellent and worth the upgrade. Also loved the complimentary chips & salsa. The star of the show was definitely the red snapper - phenomenal! My waitress Maykeling was so nice and personable. I can't wait to return and try everything else on the menu. 5 stars all around! read more

Casa Tulum - Red snapper - delicious! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went for lunch on a Friday. Loved the vibe of the place. Good music, some might think it's a little loud. Staff were very polite and attentive. Waiter did a great job answering questions about different dishes. Our meals looked amazing when they were served, they smelled and tasted just as good. Very reasonable prices as well. Overall I had a great experience and will definitely be back! read more

This is still a fairly new restaurant in the neighborhood, so I'll try to show a bit of grace. Ambiance: It's a nice atmosphere. Not too loud, and we were able to hold a conversation without shouting. Some of the tables for 2 are a bit small/narrow. There's only enough room for your drink and your entree. If you plan to order a couple of apps, too, you'd need more room. Service: We were seated quickly. The server and other staff were nice and checked in often - almost too often. It began to feel as though they were rushing us to order, and finish our meal. We were there for less than 2 hours, and the constant check-ins started early on. Food: I had the rib eye tacos. Rather than several smaller pieces of rib eye on a tortilla, it's served as a big slice of steak on the tortilla. My tacos came out barely lukewarm, so I had to send them back (something I hate doing). Not sure how long they had been sitting before they were served to me. The meat lacked flavor, and the tacos left much to be desired. The side of rice I ordered was flavorful, though. Drinks: I had a guava margarita. It was flavorful, and I'd recommend it. Since we felt pretty rushed, we didn't order more. Overall, I might consider returning for drinks and to try some apps. However, I'll wait until they get the kinks out. It's nice to have a new spot in the neighborhood, and I do want to see them do well. read more

Loud environment and slippery floors BUT the drinks were good! Fun options and the food was fun. I ordered both my drink and food in something else- sustainable! read more

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Don't be fooled by the large amount of influencers promoting this place. Literally 1/2 of what they advertise like the oysters, aguachiles, empandas de camaron, etc. are not even available anymore. Being latino and eating here is insulting. They even charge you for Salsa which is insane. Drinks are below mid (all overly sweet - we tried 5 different ones). We even ordered guacamole and it was just mashed avocados... nothing else in it. The charge for extra tortillas and any sauce (that should come with your meal already). Won't be back and you are better off eating at a hole in the wall marisco place that won't penny pinch off of you. read more

Second time and the family run establishment is well done from the front to back of the house! Esau is a great bartender who made sure we had all the libations we needed, and when they were slammed, he brought us a pitcher of water so ensure we could always top ourselves off. I had the Molcajete both times and enough portions for two or three meals! Started with the shrimp ceviche this time and the fish last time - both amazing! Drinks are great and make you feel like you're at the beach in Tulum! Had the Coconut Mango (in a coconut!) cocktail to start, a piña colada and a glass of white wine. All delicious! Great ambiance and local people out supporting our newest restaurant. Will be a fun spot in the summer for sure! read more

Casa Tulum - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So ecstatic to see this edition to the neighborhood. We have not had a good Mexican restaurant in the area. Food was delicious and fresh. Service was amazing. Jani was our server and she was knowledgeable and professional. Beautiful decor inside. We will definitely return. read more

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It's sad to say casa tulum quickly has gone downhill. For the second time in a row we got their tacos with chewy steak, very poor quality queso fundido with a few pieces of mushrooms. Street corn portions keep getting smaller and smaller :( wish I could have said something better about this local restaurant. But we will not be going back. read more

Ambiance was nice.. service not the greatest and food ok. We order one drink and was never asked if we wanted another one, timing from getting our meal after our appetizer took them an hour!!! We got there at 5:10 pm and rushed to get out as we had a performance at 7:30 pm not too far, but again we got our plates at 6:45 pm. Also I order tampiqueña and was more like a sirloin over cooked piece cut steak!! So disappointed with our meal. We were so looking forward to a great date night, but honestly we were disappointed I don't think we will recommend nor return back. Also, when calling they do not answer the phones. read more

Great food, our server was really nice and the ambience was nice too! Will definitely visit again read more

Casa Tulum - Shrimp tacos, chicken tinga tacos, chicken tinga empanadas, pina colada, rosa pastel - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered delivery service. Wanted to support a newer restaurant. The prices were high in my perspective. The portions, "fixings" (nothing on taco but the grilled chicken). My rice was cooked perfectly. The Coffee w/ Horchatas good; and the Frescas with hibiscus super delicious. Overall for the price and quality related to main dishes pricing, I wouldn't recommend. read more

Stopped by on a Thursday for lunch. The service was very good and I feel confident that the shrimp tacos were the best I've ever had--the red sauce on them was SO delish! Added on the rice & beans which could have used more flavor. Beautiful ambiance in the restaurant too read more

The atmosphere is intimate, service excellent, food was phenomenal!! Walking down the street while in town for a business trip. I saw this restaurant tucked away in a cozy looking building and decided to go inside. So glad I did. I had the Quesabirras and a Mangonada The short ribs in the Quesabirras were tender and seasoned perfectly. Mangonada with the chamoy stick was my drink and dessert. Loved it! I would return to Chicago just to visit Casa Tulum. read more

Food was wonderful! There were 4 of us and we all raved about our food.Our server was very attentive too.

We had a lovely girls night out at Casa Tulum! The food is always good! The ceviche and rib eye tacos are delicious and the tulum special is recommended. Our server Dayanara was a pleasure, she was attentive, really pleasant and fun. The lighting and music made for a perfect vibe. We will be back! read more

Fish ceviche excellent Combo: steak chicken shrimp and cheese...steak and chicken over cooked and dry, not very well seasoned Service was excellent Beautiful decor read more

Esau makes amazing drinks at the bar. I always leave satisfied after having delicious food and drinks. Will be back again & again. So happy for the new addition to the South Loop. read more

Great food and drinks, excellent service, beautiful space, reasonably priced. Will visit again soon.