We are a restaurant located in the heart of Chicago, IL, offering a wide variety of delicious dishes to suit every taste. Our menu features classic Mexican food, all made with the freshest ingredients and prepared with care by our talented team of chefs. Our meals honor traditional Mexican techniques while adding our unique flair. At Gwacamole Restaurant, we believe that dining out should be an experience, which is why we have created a warm and inviting atmosphere for you to enjoy. Our friendly staff is here to make sure you have a memorable meal, whether you’re joining us for a quick bite or having a meal with your family or friends.
Jossie Salinas
Unique outlay of the restaurant, and a lovely salsa when you first sit down!!! Haven’t had warm salsa in a long time. I was also delighted with the cup of soup before the meal!!! Everything about our visit was fantastic. I’m especially glad to support businesses like this one.
… moreAlicia C
Chill, cozy atmosphere! Metered street parking, but we had no issue with finding parking on a Friday around 3:30pm. We received complimentary chips (the salsa was AMAZING) and a small bowl of sopa (nothing too special, but nice palette cleanser) to start. The margarita had a good mango flavouring to alcohol ratio. We got the chicken quesadilla, steak tacos (3), and tacos de pescado; everything was flavourful and they weren’t shy with the portions imo. The tacos looked kind of small, but are definitely not to be underestimated cause I was already getting full after one. We had a decent amount of leftovers and everything still tasted just as amazing the next day!
… moreAnother Chance Training with Shir
Went for a birthday dinner with good friends. We were excited to try this new place. It was in our neighborhood and they had a lot of vegetarian options. Before we arrived we weren’t sure if we were going to eat in or take out. But when we arrived it was such a cute place we decided to eat in. The server (who we wish we knew her name ) was so polite and friendly and immediately offered us chips and salsa , water and asked if we wanted anything else to drink. The salsa was FRESH and so good with lots of flavor. We also ordered two appetizers- the guacamole which I HIGHLY recommend – so fresh and so flavorful – one of the best I ever had. The other appetizer was the queso fundido – we asked for it with no meat. It was delicious. Then we ordered each a meal I got the fish tacos and my friends got the steak taco dinner and the cheese tamales. Not much to say except everything was so delicious. Definitely coming back and making this place one of our regular spots. 10/10 highly recommend ! Wish we took more photos but we were to busy eating lol. Pictured is the fish taco plate.
… moreEstelle Strantz
One thing for sure, you won’t leave here hungry! Very generous portions and you could tell everything was made to order and cooked with love. Small staff so be patient! They have a small bar but we didn’t try any drinks but the prices seemed reasonable. We left with enough leftovers for another meal, possibly two because we are light eaters. Next time we will probably split the fajitas because they looked awesome! We will be back again!
… moreWilliam Broms
Amazing food, friendly and attentive staff, service was incredible! In the burrito suizo, the steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned, the free cinnamon hot chocolate is phenomenal, even the rice and beans were done amazingly; one of the best places for Mexican food! Keep it up!
… moreJ DLR
Okay first of all one of the best chips and salsa I have had. Chips were warm and salsa was not too spicy. They serve you a fideo soup that is to die for. We ordered the Al pastor tacos and the chicken quesadillas and they were fantastic. I highly recommend this place.
… moreChris Novak
What a delight experience! The food was outstanding and portions were very generous. Everything was fresh and delicious. Drinks were reasonably priced and tasty. We highly recommend this restaurant.
… moreSimon Kissler
Fantastic find. The food was delicious. The guacamole was so fresh and delicious. The salsa was just the right amount of spicy while having a delicious taste. I had the enchilada suizas which were fantastic as well. I almost forgot there was a complimentary soup that was out of this world. The service was spectacular, so attentive and friendly. All around recommend and I will definitely be back. Almost forgot but the placements are the cutest and add such a nice touch to the atmosphere.
… moreCatherine
I tried out the carne asada taco dinner. It came with a scoop of rice, a bean puree, and three tacos. The were tacos very big and delicious and I felt full just eating two tacos and the sides. I was also given a complimentary soup that was in some savory broth, it tasted like fideo. For the quality of service and the price, I think this is a good spot and I would come back again.
… moreJasmin Mejia
Finally – a great Mexican restaurant in Portage Park! We ordered the guacamole, red salsa (which is served warm!), sopa de fideo, bistec en salsa roja, carne asada tacos, steak fajitas and veggie enchiladas. Everything was prepared fresh (we heard them chopping up the avocado and veggies for the guacamole) and is seasoned well. The service is great and its family owned spot. A new gem in the neighborhood!
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