Went here for happy hour and it was great! You get to sit on the rooftop which was a bit hot for a summer day but it has a cover but no AC or fans. $5 appetizer bites which were delicious, got the nacho bites and guacamole and chips. $8 frozen margs which were pretty strong and $3 tacos which were good. I got the Birria taco which tasted very flavorful. I also got the fish which was a little dry but it was $3. Would come here again for the happy hour. read more

Texan Taco Bar - NACHO BITES - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a fun experience. Really cool entrance and you have to take an elevator up. The quesabirria was amazing for a restaurant and honestly was up to par with some of the street food joints. Will definitely be taking more people back here. read more

Texan Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We came here on a Wednesday evening for a work happy hour to celebrate one of our colleagues. It was very easy to make a large reservation (~30 people). Some of our group got there early to make sure there would be plenty of food already there once the rest of the group got there. Unfortunately, once they got there the hostess said that we could not sit at our tables, which were empty with reserved signs on them, until more than half of our group was there. Realizing the somewhat ridiculous situation, a manager later decided to let the group sit down at our empty reserved tables, but it would've been nice to not have to deal with that. Once we got seated, it was smooth sailing from then on. Cody was the real MVP and made sure nobody had an empty glass or empty plate. He had an almost omniscient sense of where to be and when to be there. The margs he brought were delicious and the food was pretty good too. Pair that with the warm but covered rooftop patio and it made for a great happy hour. I hope to come back soon. read more

If you're looking for a fun summer location to grab drinks with friends, this is the place! This bar is a rooftop location, overlooking a busy street in west loop. Good music, younger crowd of people and strong drinks! They also had a whole menu of food, classic tex mex cuisine. read more

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It would have been a 5 start review when I went to this place in June for country night. Unfortunately, it's a 2 star review this time around. We went here specifically for their extensive higher-end bourbon list. This place is 100% not selling what is advertised. After I ordered Stagg Junior, I was skeptical...no burn or flavor whatsoever. Then, a co-worked had the same experience. We went up to the bar to watch them pour from the bottle for our next drink, and it just didn't taste right....they are either watering down their expensive whiskey, or swapping it out with something else. We left after that experience, went down the street to order the exact same higher-end, higher-proof Stagg Junior bourbon, and this time it tasted right. Great country music, decent tacos, but falsely selling higher-end liquor. read more

We had a reservation at 7 pm and got seated right away on the outdoor rooftop as requested. The service was great. Our server was extremely attentive and knew the food and drink menu well. The rooftop was extremely noisy and it was slightly difficult to talk, but it was a very busy night. To start, we ordered the Ahi Tuna nachos which were delicious. They were served with a sweet mango salsa and each topped with a cube of ahi tuna. I would order again. We also tried the 8oz carne asada and chicken sandwich. The chicken sandwich was good for a piece of fried chicken in a bun. The carne asada, however, was spectacular. It was served with rice and beans and a salsa with a bit of a punch. That's a must-try for those who enjoy a good steak. The restaurant features a full cocktail menu and also offers frozen drinks. It's a fun vibe, and I would 100% return (although maybe at a less busy time). read more

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Texan was recommended as a fun place for late night cocktails. It was certainly a popular spot. But almost too popular, you couldn't move easily through the crowd or get to the bar to order a drink. There was a server walking around, but he'd only bring us drinks if we ordered a round for the table. I enjoyed the country music and the open patio windows, but it was so loud and so crowded it wasn't necessarily fun. read more

We ordered a cafe de olla drink expecting a martini glass, which is expected when ordering a martini .... the drink came in a plastic cup. Overall the drink was a 5/10. read more

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The ambience was amazing very cool the entrance. The food was bomb from the Baja Fresh tacos to the green enchiladas. They had also a little game to play while you waited for food. The waiter was super nice and kind the view we got was also very beautiful. I have no words for the dessert it was out of this world. Make sure you save room for dessert!!! They gave very good portions and also the pricing was fair. read more

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We are back, baby! This has become a go-to spot for me in West Loop! Unfortunately, I think I am going to have to take a little break after this last visit. I want to make it clear that the current issue at Texan Taco Bar has nothing to do with staff and everything to do with their guests. Security was doing their best, but man people get rowdy here! We sat next to a peachy guest who thought it would be a good idea to climb up onto her barstool and try to... hang from the ceiling? Touch the AC? Not to mention the noise being almost unbearable. I think the staff is trying to get ahold of the guest behavior, as I was stopped by security for walking out with my cup of coke. I wish he wasn't so belittling to me (and that he didn't stick his nose in my non-alcoholic drink), but I understand that he probably has to deal with a lot of guests who are actually trying to sneak out alcohol. I just wish he took the second to recognize that I wasn't drinking and wasn't so patronizing. Maybe one day I will return! The food is great! The crowd control is not. read more

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Truly an amazing time here at Texan Taco bar! I went here for my friends birthday (we made reservations in advance and I'm happy we did because this place was POPPIN when we got there) and it was the perfect spot for a birthday celebration. This restaurant is BIG, and has a spacious outdoor patio on the roof. The hostess who greeted us was really friendly, as well, and we were seated almost instantly. We all got drinks, which were great for the price and pretty big. We got guacamole & queso to share for the table -- I don't know what they put in the guac, but their guacamole is CRACK. It's sooooo amazingly delicious! And the fact you can build your own, too, is super cool. For my meal, I got the avocado toast which came on a really thick piece of bread served with a side of greens. I don't know if I'd get it again, but I did really like the guac on top of the toast. The side of greens was pretty bland. My friend got a breakfast quesadilla and she enjoyed it! Expect a loud and fun environment with good drinks and friendly service. I'm definitely coming back here again! read more

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They need to relabel the nachos refried beans b/c that is what you are getting. Cannot even see the chips just covered in beans w/n no option to remove them when getting delivered. read more

Texan Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Christina was the best!!! Christina, YOU are like PAPA! The drinks were great, she gave awesome recommendations, and it was the best place to watch the Bears defeat the Packers! My first time here and we will definitely be back! read more

Loved: Short Rib Tacos that's it. That's the review! We will be back a million times over for those short rib tacos! Seasoned to perfection! Generous amount of meat! Just amazing! A must have! Do Not go here and not order these tacos! Expresso Martini was tasty! Churro desert with ice cream so damn go Not so great... the server, he seemed new, young uninformed. We're pretty sure hard shells is an option and he told us it was not! That was disappointing. Drinks were OK. I like my cocktails in glass, not plastic. read more

Texan Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here on a Friday evening. It was busy, but we were still able to get seated without any reservations prime dinner time (rare in west loop!). This place is LOUD! And by loud, I mean that you will need to scream to speak with the person next to you. I'm not sure why it is because the music wasn't even loud. Everything just echos and bounces off the walls I guess. Service was phenomenal. Our server was personable, funny, and really made our first time experience great! Tacos were OK. $17 for 2 steak tacos, small bed of rice, and small side of beans. I rather have an extra taco than the rice and beans because they were very bland. The rice had some cilantro and lime taste to it, but very subtle. Also, not sure why it was with jasmine rice! Totally would have preferred Mexican rice. The steak tacos were fine. Not your traditional steak tacos. The cherry tomatoes and pickled red onions. Unique twist, but I didn't really taste flavor to the steaks, even though they were marinated. For dessert, I had the churro ice cream sandwich with dulce de leche ice cream. The churro was made fresh and tasted very delicious. I loved the dulce de leche ice cream. The fresh fruit was the cherry on top! Made me feel less guilty about eating so unhealthy! Texan Tacos has dessert dealer ice cream tacos. Unlike Parlor Pizza (that also serves Dessert Dealer Ice Cream Tacos), you cannot customize your ice cream order. BOOOOOO! read more

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Nothing was bad except the price. They wont split checks. 3% surcharge. Needs better food and serve drinks in glasses if you wanna charge $15 for a cheap marg one could make in the walmart parking lot. Xoxo gossip girlj read more

Texan Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I wouldn't consider this to be a speakeasy establishment. More so a rooftop bar that gives a nice view in Fulton market. The custom drinks all range between $14 - $16. Not too bad because the bartenders are heavy on their pour. This could easily be a club or nice place to get your dance on in the evening/ weekends. read more

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Super fun time here. It was a beautiful day for lunch with the girls our teens and tweens. We all loved our food. This was my second time here. The food was really good! Had the tacos where you could choose the three that you pick. I added rice and beans. The carne asada and the shrimp were my favorite. What was cute was the speakeasy entrance which the girls got a kick out of. We will be back. read more

I love the entrance and rooftop! It was so fun coming here with my friends on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The skinny marg was refreshing but heavy on orange(?) juice. I also had a glass of rose which was less sweet and easier to drink. The menu was also great - we decided on nacho bites with hot chili chicken and a full ceasar salad. The hot chili chicken wasn't worth the extra money on the nacho bites, but regardless the dish was scrumptious. The pickled veggies were interesting to have on the dish though. The ceasar salad was huuuuge. We could have easily shared a half size. The guacamole was also a huge portion, which was great for sharing. Such a fun place with great Mexican bar food for sharing. Loved the country music as well! read more

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My review is based on the food quality, not the ambiance. The staff was friendly and I can see how this is a fun spot with it having a central open bar, retractable windows then an upstairs I don't get to see but was packed Saturday night. Food, not so much sadly. The nachos were pretty good and filling but that's all all I'd recommend (pictured). The ceviche was nothing special, too much lime juice IMO and the crisps it came with were average. We got the chips and guac which wasn't bad but again nothing great... for an entree we did one order of fish tacos and another of shrimp. We all agreed the blue corn tortillas were hard, too much slaw to fish ratio and the beans and rice were mediocre. I'd come back for the vibe but not for the food. If you want good tacos there are plenty of other options including the nearby Velvet Taco or Taco Bell Cantina. We ended up going to Shake Shack after.. read more

Texan Taco Bar - Nachos - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really good tacos and burritos. The first floor is a great spot to eat and at night the second floor turns in a good going out scene.

The food at this place totally exceeded my expectations! I had their grilled shrimp breakfast burrito, chips and build-your-own-guac, esquites, and a variety of tacos and everything was delish!!! Service was great as well. The decor is so fun and the upstairs open are space is amazing for the summer! I can't wait to return! read more

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This place is located in the bustling Fulton Market area and is huge! The noise level can be overwhelming, and the space tends to get quite crowded. We got seated upstairs in the patio area that had great views of the city. To start off, we had chips and salsa that were pretty delish. For mains, I did 3 taco plate with the savory Al Pastor to the sweet and spicy l Honey Chile chicken and the flavorful Baja-style fish tacos. I believe we would have enjoyed this place more had it been a little less loud. read more

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Texan Taco Bar is such a lively and affordable spot in Fulton Market. We went for happy hour and were seated right away. Their happy hour menu has many options for amazing prices! I highly recommend their margaritas and animal fries. I highly recommend for a fun and unique happy hour experience! read more

Texan Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here for happy hour menu, which is pretty good. Draft beers were $6 , tacos were $3 , guac and queso were $5 each. Would get guac and carne asada again. Carne asada tacos were pretty bomb. Good flavorful marinade on the meat. Went to go on their rooftop patio area which you enter through a secret vending machine entrance. They have a bunch of TVs to watch games . Would come back for price point, convenience of getting a table. read more

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While the rooftop and the restaurant itself has great vibes, the food and drink options leave much to be desired. If you're looking for strong pours before a night out, would definitely recommend coming here. However, when it comes to the food, highly recommend just getting chips and salsa with guac and stopping there. The quesadillas are glorified pizzas but not nearly as good. They're way too cheesy (and this is coming from someone who loves cheese), unflavorful, and greasy. The tacos are subpar. The burritos are also not great. The only thing that saved these food options was dousing it in their hottest hot sauce. Worth a stop for drinks and chips at the most. Otherwise, there are a lot of better options around it. read more

AMAZING ambiance. Drinks are good and strong. Queso to die for. But it's expensive like most west loop businesses. Crowd was young and energetic read more

Texan Taco Bar - Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The atmosphere at Texan Taco Bar was amazing. I went on a Saturday evening and the place was packed. There were two floors and to get to the top you had to go through a refrigerator door which was very cool. The food was decent. I got a quesadilla which came out as more of a flat bread but still tasted good. I also got animal fries as a starter which was great for sharing with the table. The drinks were more note worthy than the food. I got the, Agave Frozen Margarita with strawberry. It was strong but still tasted great. Overall, it was a great experience. I would recommend recommend Texan Taco Bar as more of a place to go for drinks over dinner. But either way it's definitely a place to check out! read more

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Been here several times with each visit worse than the last, with terrible food and worse service, with a really young crowd. It's river north vibes, unfortunately. read more

Super cute ambiance! Good food and good service! Would recommend! Couldn't help but post the picture of the cool van! read more

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I was able to try this place out rather quickly. It hasn't even been open for long. But I'm glad I got the opportunity to do so. Friends and I decided to have margaritas and boy were these good. They had a deal for a pitcher of margaritas which includes different flavors. We ordered the mango margaritas. They were pretty good. A little on the sweet side but it was terrible. I'm also not into sweet drinks but I went with the majority when ordering. Our server was super sweet. Staff was very attentive. We got complimenting chips and salsa which was tasty. We didn't order any food because we had already eaten but I will be going back. The food definitely looked amazing so I can't wait to go back. read more

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Definitely the new cool bar in town, gives me Nashville, Tennessee or Texas feels for sure I love that there is outdoor seating on the second level and you do not have to have bottle service to get a table. A cute city view on the upper level. It is super busy in here especially on the weekends, but it is a good time. They mostly play country music, which I don't know any songs but I'm here for the vibes so whatever Drinks are reasonably priced, bar is packed, food is mediocre that's why I'm giving 4 stars, but you don't come here for the food. read more

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This is a cute speak easy bar love the entrance and it's huge upstairs. Unfortunately I've had better carne asada tacos but it was ok, the chips and salsa were delish. The server was very nice. Food came out quick. read more

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The view was the best part of this experience. The pork tacos were spicy. The "guac" was good but expensive for basically mashed avocado. If you wanted anything additional in the guac, you had to pay an additional dollar for each item. We had a large group (lots of money spent) and our waiter was extremely rude. I would not waste my time at this establishment again. However, I would frequent this area again! read more

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Not kid friendly. Not family friendly. Seated underneath an A/C vent or return vent that kept us cold. Before we were seated there, we walked past 4 or 5 empty booths. We complained and we were moved. It was so loud inside we had to sit next to each other, as discussion from a distance was impossible. SO LOUD Asked for a la carte tacos and we were told No. That we had to get a 2 taco dinner plate with beans and salad, and we did. We asked for steak-cheese-avocado tacos. They put the avocado and cheese on additional plates and charged us $7.00, without stating as much. Hit us for the avocado guys, not the fuccing cheese The quessadizza sucked. It's pretty much their take on a Taco Bell Mexican pizza. The mushrooms were canned, the corn was frozen, the toppings covered 60% of the tortilla. It wasn't a good quesadilla and it wasn't a good pizza. Don't order this trash Fish tacos were unremarkable even with a half cup of shredded cabbage on top. The refried black beans were the sunny spot of the visit. Tasted like mole sauce was mixed in. No thanks. I expected a place with the name "texas taco" to be generic, but it was also bad food with uninviting service. read more

This was my second time here. This place has great drinks, food and atmosphere! Yesterday the upper level had all of their windows open, and it was packed, a great spring vibe! It was very very loud though, and it was a Sunday at 5:00pm. I attribute some of that to one of the first super gorgeous days here in Chicago. However the last time I was there on the ground floor it was pretty loud too. We ordered the chips and guacamole. The guacamole was excellent, very fresh. It did not taste like some that have all of the preservatives in... This one literally was like it just was made two minutes before it came to our table. Excellent. I ordered the Ahi Tuna Nacho Bites which were very good. They have a lot of extra mango pico de gallo on it, which I would've preferred a little less and more tuna. Each chip has one cube of the tuna. My daughter ordered Nacho Bites. Food is great, very loud though so I'd go at an off time so you can still enjoy it without all the noise. read more

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Music is insanely loud at all times. Cannot hear or talk to my friends. Music can be heard blocks away.

Came for happy hour during the week. The rooftop vibes were amazing. Book a table it can get crowded. Drinks were large and strong. Tacos were delicious! read more

Texan Taco Bar - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came for brunch with a group on New Years Day. Very cool place with a secret door to get to the elevator. They had plenty of breakfast options. The chilaquiles were soo good as was the brisket breakfast bowl. read more

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(See original review, update to respond to comment from business) I told the bouncers and bartenders about my phone as I left. I also went to Texan taco bar the next morning to ask about my phone and I talked to 3 employees. (All who seemed like they could care less). One said he was the manager and took the description of my phone and my email. He asked if the person said sorry when I told him I was pushed down the stairs. read more