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An homage to the honky-tonk bars, Big Star is Chicago’s bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, honky-tonk hangout and industry favorite, with two locations in Chicago’s Wicker Park and Wrigleyville neighborhoods. Offering new takes on authentic Mexican street food by Executive Chef-Partner Paul Kahan, house staples include al Pastor, Baja and Panza tacos using house-made tortillas, along with vegan and vegetarian options. The extensive bourbon program is unlike any other in the country and boasts 20 exclusive House Barrel selections straight from the heart of Kentucky. The taqueria’s eclectic soundtrack ranges from classic country to 70s rock & roll, selected and and spun by a musically talented bar staff.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (877) 298-0617
Website: http://www.bigstarchicago.com/
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Reviews
Arely Camacho
If I could give this place 10 stars I would! First of all, the staff here are very friendly even allowing us to enter the restaurant a few minutes before open they were also very attentive and authentic they genuinely want to make sure you’re enjoying your food and time. Atmosphere is very spacious and decorative whether you want to sit outside or indoors! On top of that, the food here is absolutely delicious I’ve already went and told my friends and family about this place I will definitely be coming back 🙂
… moreKyla Shokunbi
Big Star in Wicker Park has such a cool, lively vibe. The prices are great, the portions are generous, and the food comes out fast. The staff is always friendly and efficient, which makes the whole experience easy and enjoyable. A solid go‑to spot for good food and good energy.
… moreCrystal G
Cute place to grab food in wicker park. I was in the area hanging out and shopping and needed something to eat. This was a popular place near the train. I sat at the bar and ordered some birria tacos and a margarita. Both were delicious and came out quickly. The tacos were hot, fresh and tasty. The bartender was friendly and had great service. I’d def stop back if I was in the area.
… moreVictor H
Came here for the Bottomless Big Star package….
$45 per person, minimum 10 people per reservation. The service was great the tacos were great and the pitchers were awesome. Definitely a must try! Grace and Jorge did an excellent job with our group.
… more$45 per person, minimum 10 people per reservation. The service was great the tacos were great and the pitchers were awesome. Definitely a must try! Grace and Jorge did an excellent job with our group.
Kelly Felder
The spicy margarita was absolutely delicious. Service was exceptional . The Birria Tacos were bland. The conssome had no flavor. The GUACAMOLE was perfection..The rice and beans taste like QDOBA. Drove 2 hours to try this place because of IG. Food was overpriced. Food wasn’t worth the drive, the customer service was.
I needed to come and EDIT MY REVIEW. I accidentally left my card in the restaurant. I called the next day the manager gave me little to no assistance. I took the liberty of driving 2 hours there on a Sunday to try and retrieve my missing card. Begged the manager to have someone review the cameras because I had big project to start the next day and couldn’t afford to wait for a new card. It’s now Wednesday and I never received a call back from anyone. Very disappointed..I personally feel if I was “someone” of importance she would have taken the situation more seriously.
… moreI needed to come and EDIT MY REVIEW. I accidentally left my card in the restaurant. I called the next day the manager gave me little to no assistance. I took the liberty of driving 2 hours there on a Sunday to try and retrieve my missing card. Begged the manager to have someone review the cameras because I had big project to start the next day and couldn’t afford to wait for a new card. It’s now Wednesday and I never received a call back from anyone. Very disappointed..I personally feel if I was “someone” of importance she would have taken the situation more seriously.
Jessica Nelson
Jared (I think, sorry I am bad with names) was an awesome bartender. It was exactly the experience you’re looking for when sitting at the bar. Great humor, great conversation, and great recommendations! We were from out of town and couldn’t have been happier to stop in and sit at the bar. We will be back for the food, service, and margaritas!
… moreNatasha Al-Rafie
Big star gets a lot of hate for being a tex/mex place, and it is not really Tex mex, more chain style Mexican food. And I have lived in Austin.
We came here on a Tuesday night around 6pm, we got a seat outside, it was busy but not overly so. Definitely a place to bring your kids and let them play in the yard toys area.
The burritos are good, again not really a Tex mex style, just a burrito, it could have used more cheese, something to bind the burrito, maybe sauce inside or a good amount of pico. But it’s good.
We also got chips, and guac. Pretty good.
They have a kids menu and my child got the quesadilla, mostly ate chips but the fact they have a kids menu is nice for parents.
Most folks here are either old people or with children.
… moreWe came here on a Tuesday night around 6pm, we got a seat outside, it was busy but not overly so. Definitely a place to bring your kids and let them play in the yard toys area.
The burritos are good, again not really a Tex mex style, just a burrito, it could have used more cheese, something to bind the burrito, maybe sauce inside or a good amount of pico. But it’s good.
We also got chips, and guac. Pretty good.
They have a kids menu and my child got the quesadilla, mostly ate chips but the fact they have a kids menu is nice for parents.
Most folks here are either old people or with children.
Taylor Nicole
say what you want about big star but as a nacho connoisseur they actually have the best nachos in the city. my boyfriend and i pick them up at least every other week and before we had these nachos we probably went to big star once a year. do with that what you will
edit: i previously have given big star in wicker a 5 star review (as you can see above) but within the last few months something has definitely changed. my boyfriend and i used to order takeout from big star at least every other week and we always got the nachos. every time we have gotten them for take out, the container size has changed. we’ve gotten full size order of nachos that were served to us in the half order container (we only know this bc we have ordered half sizes before) not only that but every. single. time. we’ve ordered the last couple months something has ALWAYS been missing from our food. guac is included on the nachos but we haven’t gotten it in so long. we ordered one last time last night as we’re moving out of the neighborhood and there was a hair in the nachos which you can see in the photo attached. we are both so sad about it bc it used to be our favorite takeout place and now we don’t feel comfortable eating there anymore for sanitary reasons
… moreedit: i previously have given big star in wicker a 5 star review (as you can see above) but within the last few months something has definitely changed. my boyfriend and i used to order takeout from big star at least every other week and we always got the nachos. every time we have gotten them for take out, the container size has changed. we’ve gotten full size order of nachos that were served to us in the half order container (we only know this bc we have ordered half sizes before) not only that but every. single. time. we’ve ordered the last couple months something has ALWAYS been missing from our food. guac is included on the nachos but we haven’t gotten it in so long. we ordered one last time last night as we’re moving out of the neighborhood and there was a hair in the nachos which you can see in the photo attached. we are both so sad about it bc it used to be our favorite takeout place and now we don’t feel comfortable eating there anymore for sanitary reasons
Gurleen Kaur
Amazing tacos!! My expectations were exceeded by the handmade tortillas here and the tacos were pricey but delicious! The atmosphere is so nice too and I can’t wait to come back in the summer to take advantage of the outdoor seating. The staff were really kind as well! Overall, we had a great experience and I would definitely recommend. The chilaquiles tacos were so good!
… moreShunnie Bunnie
The food, staff and atmosphere were amazing. Me and my guy went on Valentines Day for date night and we were not disappointed. It was busy but not too busy. We had the quesadillas, Al pastor tacos, carne asada tacos, elotes and two adult drinks. Everything was amazing, but the drinks were strong, lol. I’m not a drinker so it felt a bit much for me, but my guy enjoyed his very well. Staff was super helpful with ordering and although it’s a small menu, it packs a powerful flavoring. 10/10 recommend! Can’t wait to go back especially in the summer hours.
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