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Address:
358 W. Ontario St.
Chicago, IL 60654

Neighborhood:
River North

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Cuisine:
Contemporary Mexican

Price: $30 and under

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Zocalo Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://zocalochicago.com
Email: info@zocalochicago.com
Phone: (312) 302-9977
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday thru Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm Dinner: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 11:30pm
Cross Street: Orleans
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: Meter parking also available
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Executive Chef: Edgar Torres
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Let us host your next social or corporate event. ZOCALO now offers a variety of private dining options for birthday parties, business meetings or corporate events. To plan your next event or to schedule a complimentary tasting with our special events coordinator please our event office at 312.302.9977 or info@zocalochicago.com Off site catering and special proposals are also available.
Entertainment: ZOCALO offers live bands & DJ every Friday and Saturday from 8pm - 1am as well as a late nite menu.

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ZOCALO Restaurant and Tequila Bar offers inspired regional Mexican cuisine through contemporary and classic preparations of traditional flavors. The menu includes slowly braised and grilled meats in Yucatan style marinades, classic Oaxacan moles and fresh seafood and ceviche as found on the beaches… of Acapulco. Zocalo’s extensive tequila and mezcal list features over 130 tequilas and mezcals made with 100% agave, sip them neat from one of the many tequila flights available or enjoy it in what was recently voted Chicago’s best margarita. Accented by candlelight, experience the warm and rustic romance of old Mexico while listening to live Latin music every Friday and Saturday. Zocalo brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to Chicago and River North.

Modern Taste. Authentic Mexican.

“Best Margarita” & Runner-Up “Best Mexican Restaurant”-Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2010
“Favorite New Restaurant”- River North Association 2007
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Zocalo

4.1

243 $30 and under restaurant

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286 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

286 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

good for groups(139)
fit for foodies(115)
neighborhood gem(84)

hot spot(63)
vibrant bar scene(58)
romantic(56)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (286)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

the guacamole trio is better

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2005

Dined on 04/14/2012

2005

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"the guacamole trio is better than any guacamole we have had in Mexico. excellent food. tequila list outstanding. we will be back"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2005

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nice atmosphere, tasty margaritas.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nice atmosphere, tasty margaritas."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Everything was great, but

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was great, but our seating. We made a reservation for dinner for 4 people at 9pm. When we arrived we were seated in the bar area at a high top. 5 minutes after we received our drinks the 2 person band came back from break and the singer was so loud we could not even carry on a conversation. We will go back because the food was excellent, but no way will we sit in the bar area again!!!"

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We have been to Zocalo many

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We have been to Zocalo many times and every time, we have loved it. The waiter was extremely knowledgable and interesting."

Dined on 04/06/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Trio of Guacamoles & Salsas

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Trio of Guacamoles & Salsas are a must.
Enchiladas Suizas were flavorful and not overly sauced - would recommend.
Carne Asada was delicious - tender, great flavor and the pablano/onion side fantastic.
Try the Grapefruit Margarita with the surpising spicy kick.
Service timing was a little off - food courses were a little too close together; follow-up service was a bit slow."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, late-night find

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food very traditional.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2011

Dined on 03/27/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great food very traditional. Like the recommendation for the different guacamoles appetizer, it was delicious."

Dined on 03/27/2012

2011

Special Features: great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Out waiter was especially

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2011

Dined on 03/28/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Out waiter was especially good. We each made different food selections and all liked their food."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Once again Victor and his

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Once again Victor and his staff welcomed us with kindness and attention. Foof and drink is amazing! Truly Mexican with a gourmet touch!"

Dined on 03/27/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

No seista required after meal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Great contemporary Mexican food, was lite (not a heavy meal), great sauces, spicy - would go again! Excellent staff & friendly atmosphere."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Usually a great experience,

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Dined on 03/24/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Usually a great experience, but our waiter, was not very attentive at all to our needs, he let our drinks go dry so we switched over to cola, and he only checked on us once after the meal was served, the busboy saw uys more than our waiter, the party's next to us 4 to the right and 4 to the left he (waiter) was VERY attenetive to them, maybe because they were white and maybe had alot of money? I am white my wife hispanic, and the waiter was hispanic....so who knows, but we only gave him a 4.00 tip, I told my wife he should have got ZERO. Hopefully just a fluke......also I ordered the carne asada, didn't come with rice which it usually does and by the time he came back I was already finished, also he never offered us dessert just the check.."