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    Little Joe's

    4.7 (27 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken tacos and a shot of Roe&Co. Whiskey
    Jennifer C.

    An undiscovered gem! Delicious tacos and attentive service. Highly recommend for late night eats and strong drinks.

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    Kyra L.

    So glad we stumbled upon this hidden gem! The tacos were absolute amazing! Cooked and seasoned to perfection. The bartender suggested we try the Roe and Co whiskey and it was pretty tasty on the rocks! I'll definitely come back to get me taco fix as it's been a very long time since I've found a place with great tacos!

    Kathleen I.

    Little Joe's is a warm and friendly place to come and enjoy good people, a great original drink and a cute patio (weather permitting) right inside Little Italy! It's welcoming atmosphere makes you fit right in, whether you come by yourself or with several friends, you won't feel alone. So be sure to come and bring your friends (if you want to) and spend some time with new acquaintances while playing ice breaking games (on game nights). It's a lot of fun! I'm going to their 75th anniversary party tonight starting at 6:00 p.m. and hope to see you there!

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    Brian L.

    Had a fantastic time at this cool little spot on Taylor St. High end cocktails, great music and conversation and some of the best food I've had in a long time. Get the chicken sandwich!! Get the tacos! Queso fries?? Bomb! They even had tres leches cake for a late night sweet tooth. Can't wait to go back and play some of the board and card games. Giant Uno anyone?? Making plans already...

    John P.

    What a little hidden gem! Like walking in to a time warp and has a great vibe. The addition of the outdoor patio was a huge plus. Staff is great and not pretentious. Great neighborhood bar. But beware of the Malort!

    Best Chicken Sandwich in the city!

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    Wonderful bartenders and excellent food! Resident of taylor st for over 20 years this is the only bar I go to.

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    Cute little hole in the wall bar! Great beers and loaded nachos! The workers are so so sweet

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    Great food, great drinks, great people. Kevin, Matt, and Michelle are the best. Order the birria tacos. You're welcome.

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    Amazing location, great service and strong drinks!! Great local spot in little Italy!!

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    Charming neighborhood bar with a nice outdoor space as well. Good times

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