Cafe El Tapatio

Cafe El Tapatio ✵ Chicago’s Favorite Mexican Since 1974 ✵
• Brunch • Happy Hour • Dinner • Fiestas

📍Lakeview + Glenview
🌮$12 Lunch Special 11am-3pm
🌽 Elote Cart + Caterings
(971)

09/06/2026

$15 sangria pitchers on a Labor Day Sunday? Say less. 🍷☀️

Keep the long weekend going with us in Lakeview or Glenview sangria pitchers are $15 after 4PM,

plus Happy Hour from 4–6PM

09/03/2026

Que ganas de una salidita en Chicago 🤞

Featured in video:

- Burrito Bowl tortilla bowl, iceberg, poblano rice, roasted corn, black beans, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco, ancho aioli, choice of protein

- Cazuela Punch Bowl The Original Five Spirits, Pineapple Chunks, Citrus Juices Served In A 32oz Traditional Terra Cotta Bowl

08/31/2026

Meet Pasta de Angel 🍤

Pasta tossed in a creamy chipotle sauce with sautéed shrimp, mushrooms, onions, seasonal peppers, and fire-grilled toast.

Come try Cafe El Tapatio + Cafe El Tapatio - Glenview

08/27/2026

WARNING: Tacos are known to be just as GOOD as they look

13 different taco options to choose from + breakfast tacos 11am - 3pm Tuesday - Sunday

Send this to a taco lover that should know

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08/23/2026

Join us at Taco Fest

08/22/2026

The person who sent you this knows what they were doing when choosing you

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08/20/2026

One thing about us… we’re gonna let you know we have birria on the menu 😮‍💨

Lakeview + Glenview

08/18/2026

Kinda chic to know there’s plantains on the dessert menu

Lakeview + Glenview Cafe El Tapatio - Glenview

08/17/2026

3 items you need to try at Cafe El Tapatio 🫶

08/15/2026

If you ask us, we’d say everything. 🇲🇽

Mexican-owned and serving Chicago since 1974. Come see us this weekend after the Air & Water Show ✈️

Yes, $12 lunch special in Lakeview AND GlenviewTuesday–Friday 11am - 3pm Tuesday — TortasWednesday — QuesadillasThursday...
08/15/2026

Yes, $12 lunch special in Lakeview AND Glenview

Tuesday–Friday 11am - 3pm

Tuesday — Tortas
Wednesday — Quesadillas
Thursday — Tacos
Friday — Enchiladas

Because a good lunch under $15 still exists 🌶️

08/14/2026

Think your traditional torta, but with a twist sweet plantain inspired by a Cuban favorite.

The perfect mix of both cultures in every bite 🇨🇺 🇲🇽

Lakeview + Glenview

Address

3400 N Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 9pm

Telephone

+1 773-327-5475

Website

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