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Tacos, Whiskey, Honky-tonk Music...sounds like Heaven.
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Big Star is a bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, late-night honky-tonk in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Chris Miller menu, inspired by authentic Mexican street food, is complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program. Housed in a defunct 1940's gas station, the taqueria’s soundtrack of classic country and rock & roll is selected and spun by our bar staff.

09/04/2026

Volleyball at Wrigley Field?! 🏐⚾️ We’re so here for it!

Before you head to the Friendly Confines for the historic Big Ten x SEC Volleyball Challenge, stop by Big Star Wrigleyville for dinner, tacos, and a few drinks to get game-day ready. 🌮🍺

Penn State vs. Kentucky at 6 PM, followed by Nebraska vs. Missouri at 8 PM on Sunday, September 6!

Make a night of it and fuel up before the action. We’ll see you at Big Star! 🤠

09/03/2026

Labor Day Weekend + Big Ten football = a pretty solid reason to head to Big Star. 🌮🏈

Join us Thursday through Sunday to catch all the games, grab a 6-pack of Modelo, and dig into our Big Ten Taco Platter. 🍺🌮

Available at both Big Star locations. See you this weekend!

09/02/2026

The Cubs take on the Brewers at Wrigley tonight at 6:40 PM, and Big Star Wrigley is the perfect spot to fuel up before or after the first pitch.

Check out our Game Day Specials:

🌭 $12 Chicago Dog Crunch Star
🍗 $12 Al Pastor Glazed Wings
🧀 $12 Nachos
🍺 $4 Old Style drafts & shots

Heading to the game or watching from the bar? We’ve got your game day covered. 🍻

09/01/2026

Still wondering what Funky Pappy is all about? Let our bar manager Laurent break it down 👀🥃

Funky Pappy is BACK at Big Star Wicker Park on September 10th starting at 4pm. We’re talking discounted pours of Pappy 12 & 15 Year, Old Fashioned, Weller 12 Year shots + cheap Tecate.

Watch the video, get the lowdown, then grab your crew and make your reservation. It’s gonna be funky. 🎶🥃

08/31/2026

Guess what, Big Star Wicker Park… Yappy Hour is BACK! 🐶🍺

Join us September 12 from 2–4 PM as we partner with for an afternoon filled with adoptable pups, free Pacifico swag, and plenty of good times for a great cause.

Meet some adorable dogs looking for their forever homes, grab a Pacifico, and raise a beer to supporting Chicago’s only municipal animal shelter and the animals they care for every day. 🌮🐾

We’ll donate $1 from every Pacifico sold to Bark 4 Compassion. Come hang, sip, and maybe even find your new best friend! ❤️

08/28/2026

1:20 Home Cubs Games are our FAVORITE! ⚾️ Head to Big Star Wrigley and fuel up with our game day specials before or after the first pitch.

🌭 $12 Chicago Dog Crunch Star
🍗 $12 Al Pastor Glazed Wings
🧀 $12 Nachos
🍺 $4 Old Style drafts & shots

Whether you’re headed to the game or watching from the bar, we’ve got your game day covered. 🍻

08/27/2026

Before summer slips away, bring your crew together for one more celebration in our Big Star Solar space. 😎

From birthday parties and wedding celebrations to corporate gatherings and everything in between, it’s the perfect spot to soak up the last days of summer with tacos, margaritas and good times.

And while we’re still holding onto summer, it’s never too soon to start thinking about winter. Start planning your holiday parties and book your next private event with us! Link in bio or email [email protected] to book.

08/26/2026

Big Ten football is almost here, and we’re ready for game day!!!🍺🌮

Start off with a 6-pack of , then dig into our Big Ten Taco Platter with 10 tacos and chips & salsa, featuring pastor, pollo, panza, and papas.

Available every Big Ten game day at both Wrigleyville and Wicker Park. Bring the crew, pick your team, and let’s get this season started. 🏈

*Not available on Cubs home games!*

08/24/2026

Don’t forget, Monday calls for the Big Star Smash Burger! 🍔

The sun is out, the patios are calling, and you know what that means. Come grab a smash burger and soak up the sunshine. ☀️

Available Monday's only at both Wrigleyville and Wicker Park!

08/22/2026

Back to school, back to tacos. 🎒🌮

We’re celebrating the start of the school year with Kids Eat Free at Big Star Wicker Park! Kids 12 and under eat FREE all day from our kids menu. Bring the whole crew, grab some tacos, and let us handle your meal!

08/21/2026

We were truly sorry to hear that Frank Beard had passed. Big Star has played countless hours of ZZ Top records.

Join us all weekend in Wicker Park for $3 Lone Star longnecks, as we celebrate the music of this drummer that always had the boogie beat tight!

08/20/2026

You asked, we listened! Funky Pappy is BACK at Big Star Wicker Park on September 10th starting at 4pm. 🥃

A funky soul night with the best damn whiskey known to man. We’re talking discounted pours of Pappy 12 & 15 Year, Buffalo Trace, Old Fashioneds, Weller 12 Year shots + cheap Tecate.

Come thirsty, bring your crew, and make your reservation now.

08/19/2026

School is back in session! ✏️

Which means Kids Eat Free!!

Join us August 22nd at Big Star Wicker Park where kids 12 and under eat free from the kids menu 💚🌮

Address

1531 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

Website

http://www.bigstarchicago.com/

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