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Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town

4.5 (350)

$30 and under

Mexican

1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

From the minds of long-time Chicago restaurateurs Adolfo Garcia, Carmen Rossi, and Phil Stefani, Broken English Taco Pub provides authentic Mexican tacos and a world-class selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails.

We are located at 1400 N. Wells Street, in the heart of the historic Old Town Neighborhood of Downtown Chicago.

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 951-7667
Website
http://brokenenglisholdtown.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
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, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.

Location
1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood
Old Town
Cross street
Wells & Schiller
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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What 350 people are saying

Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

348 Reviews

AQ
AmyQ
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
It was nice. The staff was also nice. A bit loud. Got our food in a timely manner.
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Tim
Dallas - Fort Worth7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food is so good. The chipotle queso made from goat cheese is amazing , good deal for the tacos, and the brunch waffle French toast is like a dessert!
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Cleary VIP
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food has good flavor but was a little sloppy. Drinks and service were awesome!
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Linda VIP
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire3 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 2, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ordered the nachos and 12 pack tacos. Nachos is good basically and we enjoyed sharing it. Love the tomatoes onions black beans paste and avocados…Except that it’s a little bit salty for everything, it’s an enjoyable eating experience. Not many customers which affected the vibes but also good to have a quiet evening.
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T
San Francisco Bay Area20 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! Nice staff and yummy tacos. Thanks for a great night.
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sandra VIP
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Broken English and have been many times. Unfortunately this time around the tacos tasted different and didn’t have the flavor and richness they normally do. Not sure if it was due to a change or recipes or cooks but it was a bit disappointing. Everything else is always great, nice atmosphere and staff. I will be back and hopefully the food is back to normal next time I go.
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Bridget
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
3.0
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
I’m someone who enjoys spicy food, but the food was too spicy. It would be nice to see none spicy taco options in the menu to be able to mix and match.
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Stephen VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined on September 22, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Great spot! Solid food, good drinks, good atmosphere.
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Julia VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this place! I always recommend this place to people looking for good Mexican food in Chicago.
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ashley VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on September 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great decor, great food, great vibes! The taco platters were amazing.
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Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town is rated 4.5 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

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1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Wells & Schiller
Neighborhood
Old Town
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://brokenenglisholdtown.com/
Phone number
(312) 951-7667
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, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.