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Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street, Chicago, IL

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

4.3
4.3
596 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
From the minds of Adolfo Garcia (Son of a Butcher, Pearl Tavern) and long-time restaurateur, Phil Stefani, comes Broken English Taco Pub. Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, Broken English is steps away from Millennium Park, and in the center of the new vibrant hotel and residential area.

On the name, Garcia says, “I speak English with my friends, and I often find myself mixing in Spanish words because there are some phrases that simply don’t translate to English. This happens in many other languages and cultures, but that is what makes the name ‘Broken English’ fun – it is part of our daily slang.”

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2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-3601
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Frank Valdez
  • Catering
    FIESTA TIME!<br />Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross street
    N. Michigan Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Red Line, Blue Line, Brown Line, Purple Line, Orange Line, Green Line, CTA #3,CTA #146, CTA #147, CTA #151
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 596 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

596 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Service was great, ambiance was fair. Chips were stale and tacos were mid. The value was due to the fact that tacos were $2 on thursdays so the final amount was fair for the quality of food received. Has potential but would recommend somewhere else if you want higher quality food. Would not have paid full price for tacos

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  2. ChristinaB

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Salad and guac were good. Fish tacos were very little fish, lots of chewy batter.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on September 20, 2023

    Hi Christina, thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the salad and guac. We apologize for the disappointment with the fish tacos and will take note of your comment to improve our batter-to-fish ratio. We appreciate your support and hope to serve you better next time.

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  3. LalehS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were amazing as always! The potato tacos are to die for...

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  4. StacyA

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it. Food was amazing. Thomas our server was great. Quick. Fun environment

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on September 20, 2023

    Hi Stacy, thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the food and had a great experience with Thomas, our goal is always to provide a quick and fun environment for our customers. We hope to see you again soon!

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  5. fishbain

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best tacos I can find anywhere in NE Illinois. It’s a must visit

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  6. CAROLW

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Nico was wonderful and gave great recommendations.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience4
    I wrote a nice review on google. But I wouldn’t recommend. Queso is nothing but a drinkable soup made with goat milk so the taste was weird. One of my tacos had a bone in it that I nearly chocked on because who expects a bone in a TACO right? The dont have ground beef which is very strange for a “taco” pub…….will never return.

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  8. mtngirl

    Chicago

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Grateful that the weather was good to sit outside. Music inside was too loud for talking with dinner companions.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on August 21, 2023

    Thank you so much for your review! We are happy you enjoyed your time on the patio and we’d love to see you back to enjoy the last of the summer weather.

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  9. TeranB

    Salt Lake City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were first timers to Chicago and made a reservation for 8:30. Enjoyed a free concert at Millenium Park and stopped here on the way back to the hotel. They had $2 tacos on Thursdays and they were delicious. Service was amazing; drinks delicious. Only disappointment was not being able to eat outside on the patio like we hoped (they stop that at either 8 or 8:30)

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  10. MeganT

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Was a little noisy, and took a little while to get our drinks. But we were a large party, and the restaurant was very accommodating for us!

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on August 12, 2023

    Hi Megan, thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your understanding with the noise level and wait time. We strive to provide a pleasant experience for all our guests, especially for large parties. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon!

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  11. KateW

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a great meal at Broken English on our trip to Chicago for my husband’s birthday. Thomas was an amazing server and gave us great food and drink recommendations. The Paloma was fantastic, we could not stop eating the Queso and the tacos were fantastic.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on July 26, 2023

    Hi KateW, that’s wonderful to hear. Thanks so much for leaving us a review. Glad your husband enjoyef his birthday with us! Hope you have an amazing day and that you come visit again soon!

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  12. Charlotte

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    The food was good, our Waitress was not as attentive as I would have liked. We ordered guacamole that we never received, she brought over chips and said that it wasn't for us. I was confused because we need order them. She never came back to ask if we needed anything else, offer water or if we wanted more drinks. The food did come out fast and it was good. The service wasn't what I accepted.

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  13. KhaniaL

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and I highly recommend the horchata cocktail! We sat out on the sidewalk dining and it was perfect. The light foot traffic made it feel upbeat but wasn’t too much. The service was great too.

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  14. LolaLeeLou

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Stumbled onto this place on way back from Millenium Park. Was like a Taco Sports bar rather than English Pub. Servings were generous, food was good and Sport was on TV. Service was also helpful and friendly

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  15. BeeA

    Cleveland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing Food! Great Service. Order the Fried Chicken Taco!

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  16. CarolM

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience5
    All food was way over salted and poor quality. Wait staff and manager was great but definitely not going back.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on June 20, 2023

    Hello Carol M, we apologize for the poor expirience you had with our food. Glad our staff took great care of you and will like to invite you back to give us a second try. We will buy you a new taco order for you to try it out one more time!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    Too loud, tacos were ok at best. Up the kitchen experience a couple notches, turn the volume down, and you have a repeat customer. Cheers

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on June 27, 2023

    Thank you for the feedback. We’re sorry your experience wasn’t the best it could be. Sorry the volume was too loud, we will take this into consideration and hope to see you soon.

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  18. CarolC

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always love Broken English!!! Tan was amazing and patient. My only little feedback is the music is a bit loud…

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  19. W1sh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service! Prices were nice and the food was delicious!

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  20. KariI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taco restaurant with a slight twist on the standard food choices as well as new takes like the fried chicken or brisket beef taco. We ate outside and even though the street was on the other side of the wall its set up so you feel separated and it was quite cute/fun and cozy, and the noise level was comfortable for conversation except for an occasional loud horn. My friend and I were there on a Friday during rush hour traffic and it wasn't a problem. Service was friendly and the food came quickly. Also, would highly recommend not leaving your meal without getting the El Puro Churro for dessert! Definitely will return for more summer dining.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Really enjoyed the food. It was delicious and came out fast.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small place, but very nice vibe, really nice wait staff, and AMAZING TACOS!

    1 person found this helpful

  23. CF2031

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Service and ambiance is good but the food and margaritas were subpar.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Great value for the amount of food received. Was our 2nd time eating here and will definitely be back.

    1 person found this helpful

  25. CatherineC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Do not skip dessert! It's a must share. The churros with pomegranate ice cream...lush!

    1 person found this helpful

  26. Julian

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Have no complaints. Keep up the good work.

    1 person found this helpful

  27. OpenTable Diner

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    I sat at the bar and waited a bit for a drink. I had to waive at a staff member to come service me. Overall i love this place. I come pretty frequent.

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  28. MichelleE

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent; highly recommend the chips and guacamole, and the churros with pomegranate ice cream!

    1 person found this helpful

  29. barbb

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Stopped here before seeing a show at the Chicago Theater - great food, great drinks, and service was outstanding..

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on May 25, 2023

    Hi Barb, thank you so much for taking the time to leave the review. We are so happy your experience was great, and will share this with the team! Hope to see you soon!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Great food for Thursday evening - good deals as well

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    I was disappointed because I expected to be blown away by these tacos since that’s what the establishment is supposed to be known for. I bought six tacos, all different varieties and was not excited about any of except the al pastor de pollo. The cod was the worst out of all of them. If you just wanna go to a place near Chicago theater then I guess go here. 

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  32. AnneS

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Great server and hostess, they were both friendly and helpful with menu suggestions. The birthday dessert of churros and pumpkin ice cream was super fun and tasty.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on May 11, 2023

    Hi Anne, we’re so glad you enjoyed your time with us! Thanks for leaving such a great review and we hope you’ll stop by again soon.

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  33. IllinoisBuckeye

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Overall excellent taco's and service at a reasonable price. Went here with a group for a pre-theater dinner. We had a total of 7 and they were able to seat us at one large table. Started with drinks, chips and queso. I loved the Rojo Sangria. The margarita was disappointing though, it lacked overall flavor and could barely taste any tequila. Queso was great, was a large portion so ended up asking for 2nd basket of chips. Our group got a variety of taco's and the quesadillas. All were excellent. I especially enjoyed the fried chicken taco, and the fish (cod) taco. Each had the right amount of heat. Service was great. Friendly, helpful and efficient. Only downside to the restaurant is the volume. Is it is REALLY LOUD. The music volume is frankly too high, you have to shout above it - you can't really have a nice conversation with your guests. I'd recommend their patio instead when the weather allows.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on May 11, 2023

    Hi, thank you so much for visiting and leaving such a great review. We’re happy you enjoyed your experience and we’d love to have you back out to enjoy the patio!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Terrible service. Mediocre food and drinks. Not worthy of a night out.

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  35. SophiaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere! Waiter was very friendly!

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on May 11, 2023

    Hi Sophia, thank you for visiting and leaving a review. We’re glad you had a good experience and we’d love to see you again soon!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Service was spectacular muy fantástico. I enjoyed the whole experience $2 taco Thursday tres carnitas phenomenal. The execution and presentation 😤. They did not cut corners with the food at all. The pumpkin spice churro and horchata icecream had me stuffed. The rich sweetness was to die for. Highly recommend on a night out the ambience hits a lot harder.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on May 11, 2023

    Hi, thank you so much for coming out to eat with us and for the incredible review. We’re glad you enjoyed the churros and hope you come in again to try out our upcoming summer menu!

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food was good. Service was pleasant. Liked the music but on loud side (but this was expected).

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on May 11, 2023

    Hi, thank you for taking the time to visit us and leave a review. We’re glad you enjoyed the service and hope you come in again to try out our patio if you’re looking for a quieter experience next time.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Spending weekend with my mom. Travel by air to shop be together see a play.

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  39. Carm

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great food, and our server, Mya, was really fantastic! Super loud, so hard to have a conversation and the food is quite expensive for a taco! Get the taco plate to save some money!

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on April 10, 2023

    Hi Carm, we appreciate the positive feedback. It means a lot. Hope to see you again in the near future!

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  40. HungryGuy

    Chicago

    75 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Better than expected tacos in a high energy bar. Good service.

    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on April 4, 2023

    Thanks so much for the kind words. Have a great day!

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FAQs

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-3601.

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street is rated 4.3 stars by 596 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

8:30 PM


Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

  • Cross street
    N. Michigan Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Red Line, Blue Line, Brown Line, Purple Line, Orange Line, Green Line, CTA #3,CTA #146, CTA #147, CTA #151
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Frank Valdez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-3601
  • Catering
    FIESTA TIME!<br />Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
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