Tabu

Name: Tabu
Address: 401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60642-6530
Telephone: (773) 453-8228
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.4

4.4

365 Reviews

$31 to $50

Latin American

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Tabu breaks from tradition with Pan-Latin-inspired cuisine and cocktails, in a unique and eclectic West Loop space. Executive Chef Saúl Román, a Cuernavaca, Mexico native with years of experience in Mexico City, defies culinary classification delivering vibrant dishes that draw influence from the cuisines of Mexico, Spain, Colombia, and more. Tabu’s food offerings were designed to pair perfectly with its tantalizing beverage program, which is set to boast the largest collection of Mezcals and Tequilas in Chicago.

Note:

Reservations cannot be made for the Tabu Rooftop Pop-up - any and all reservations made via this OpenTable site are for our (indoor) dining room and/or the lounge.

The section designated as the "lounge" are coffee style tables. Full service is provided at these tables.

Tabu restaurant requires a credit card to secure all reservations. No-shows or cancellations less than 1 day in advance will be subject to a charge of $20 per person.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

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Takeout

(773) 453-8228

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Private dining

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Latin American, Contemporary Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 453-8228
Website
https://tabuchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Saúl Román
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Tabu!
Private party contact
Meghan Osborn: (773) 453-8022

Location
401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60642-6530
Neighborhood
West Town
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Craft cocktails at the Tabu Lounge
Multiple dates available
Experience curated craft cocktails by Beverage Manager Javier Arroyo at the Tabu Lounge. Booking a table in the lounge consists of a low coffee table and seating to match. These coffee tables can accommodate up to four guests per reservation. Additional seating per single reservation for guests will not be guaranteed. If your group is larger than four guests and requires seating, please book a second table if available.

Popular dishes

Hamachi Ceviche GF$17.00
Leche de Tigre, Heirloom Tomato Broth, Avocado, Red Onion, Manzano Pepper
Grilled Octopus GF$19.00
Crispy Forbidden Rice, Manchamanteles, Grilled Pineapple, Charred Lime
Steak Tartare Tostadita GF$22.00
Ribeye, Smashed Avocado, Quail Egg, Calamansi Vinaigrette, Sea Salt
Corn Bread$15.00
Morita Honey, Rajas Poblanas, Ancho Butter
Lobster Flautas GF$22.00
Crispy Lobster Taquitos, Smoked Gouda, Lime Serrano Crema, Red Cabbage
Tlayuda "Nachos"$17.00
Pickled Red Onion, Adobo Beans, Escabeche, Sour Cream, Cilantro, White Cheddar Sauce (Add Chorizo 3)
Esquite Corn Fritters$11.00
Tajin Aioli, Chives
Queso Fundido Supremo$15.00
Lime Serrano Rajas, Spicy Ragu, Oregano, Escabeche, Corn Tortilla (add Chorizo 3) - Gluten Free & Vegetarian

Salads

Jicama "Burrito" Salad$15.00
Red Onions, Avocado, Shaved Carrots, Black Beans, Cotija Cheese, Corn Nuts, Romaine, Kale, Creamy Calamansi Vinaigrette - Vegetarian & Gluten Free

Tacos

Que-FC$15.00
Fried Chicken, Tamarind Gravy, Aji Amarillo Aioli, Potato Puree, Hand-pressed Tortilla
Korean Sticky Mushroom$15.00
Roasted Portobello, Charred Broccoli, Kimchi, Rice Vinegar, Spicy Agave, Hand-pressed Tortilla - Vegetarian
Truffle Gnocchi V$19.00
Chiodini Mushrooms, True Cream Sauce, Crispy Leeks, Hand-pressed Tortilla
Mole Dip$15.00
Sliced Ribeye, Caramelized Onion, Panela Cheese, Mole Jus, Hand-pressed Tortilla - Gluten Free
Bandeja Paisa$18.00
Chorizo, Grilled Skirt Steak, Plantain, Chicharron, Quail Egg, Salsa Verde, Hand-pressed Tortilla - Gluten Free

Mains

Mexican Pizza$21.00
Adobo Beans, Spiced Ground Beef, Tomato, White Cheddar, Enchilada Sauce - Gluten Free
Rattlesnake Burger$19.00
Rattlesnake Cheese, B&B Pineapple, Bacon, Pickled Red Onion, Oaxacan BBQ Sauce, Habañero Aioli
Chicken Romesco$25.00
Pickled Red Onion, Grilled Anaheim Pepper, Pumpkin Seed Romesco - Gluten Free
Steak & frites GF$35.00
Grilled Skirt Steak, Chipotle Chimichurri, Spiced Fries, Habañero aioli
Pan Seared Striped Bass$32.00
Miso Coconut Soubise, Grilled Bok Choy, Mole Mojo
Pork Pozole Ramen$29.00
Braised Pork Shank, Radish, Red Cabbage, Hominy, Guajillo Pork Broth, Boiled Egg

Algo Especial

"Something Special"

Bone Marrow Taco$34.00
Prime NY Strip, Black Garlic Puree, Chicharron Salsa, Cotija Cheese, Hand-Pressed Tortilla
36 Prime Porterhouse$155.00
Shishito Pineapple Relish, Mole Mojo, Sea Salt, Hand-Pressed Tortilla
Whole Blackened Branzino$65.00
Chayote & watermelon radish salad, pickled manzano, avocado, serrano lime crema, hand pressed tortilla

Sides

Grilled Bok Choy$9.00
Toasted Sesame Seeds, Mole Mojo
Crispy Gnocchi$11.00
Chorizo, Manchego, Chives
Carmelized Brussel Sprouts$9.00
Creamy Calamansie, sea salt
Papas Bravas$8.00
Herb Roasted Potatoes, Guajillo Sauce, Aji Aioli, Cotija Cheese - Vegetarian

Dessert

Tres Leches$12.00
Almond Crumble, Guava Sorbet, Whipped Cream
Passionfruit Bunuelo$12.00
Crispy Sweet Tortilla, Mixed Berries, Mango Sorbet - Vegetarian
Churroulette$12.00
Dulce de Leche, Dark Chocolate, Guava (Choose your Churro wisely, 1 is laced with habañero!) - Vegetarian

What 365 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

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ChiGal
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food2service1ambience1
Service was absolutely terrible from the hostess, who had a total attitude, to our server, who was incompetent in their role - had no knowledge of the menu, our cocktails came after we finished our appetizer, went MIA for a considerable amount of time and then asked if I wanted a second cocktail after we completely finished our meal and my glass had been sitting empty for the past hour. There was only one item on the menu that I really liked - mushroom tacos were excellent. I have no reason to go back after my experience and would never recommend it to my friends.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
It’s a pretty chill place for tacos but it’s far from fine dining rather than a place to get a drink and go somewhere else
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food5service1ambience5
Waiter could had took care of us more. It gotten too busy for him around brunch
K
Keke
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food1service5ambience5
Food is nasty af but customer service was great overall. Even though i didn’t like the food they handled it in a professional manner & only made me pay 30% of the meal.
MB
MichaelB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service! Really liked the drink selection as well
JB
JBuck
Chicago
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was surprisingly tasty. Atmosphere was lively and vibrant. Service was great. However, the chair at our table was broken so my guest had to stand and wait for a chair. and it took about 10mins for them to find us a new chair.
SF
SouthernFoodie
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server, Valerie, was awesome. Extremely knowledgeable on new items to try on the menu from cocktails to entrees. She’s a great lively spirit. The ambiance, food and cocktails were amazing!
MG
MichaelG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife wanted to come here for her birthday and we were not disappointed! The service, the vibe and the food was GREAT! 10/10! I'd definitely comeback here and will most definitely let family & friends know about Tabu!
LF
LisaF
Chicago
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great vibe and feel, neat inside, great food, and our server Chase was wonderful. I have diet restrictions and he made sure I was fine with the food. Highly recommend
MG
MichelleG
Milwaukee
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We went for Sunday brunch, it was not very busy at the time we went. Service was good, corn fritters were amazing. Our meals were pretty good too
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall3food1service3ambience5
It was ok. The design itself is very good, but the food is horrible.
AD
AkeemaD
Chicago
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely a lovely time! Chase and his trainee were phenomenal! So attentive, responsive, and helpful. Thanks to them we had drinks and food that were perfect for us (flavor 10/10 and fit to our dietary restrictions). Will definitely be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful experience! Great food and drinks. I will be back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Everything about this place was good ! The drinks the food were really good ! Service was good I really enjoyed myself my girlfriend and I were there for almost 6 hrs ! We couldn’t stop talking and drinking, literally! This is now my go to spot
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baja California Sur
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful space. Inventive entrees at reasonable prices.
CB
CarmenB
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Ambience was great and it is a beautiful place for any occasion!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Tabu for our friend’s Keyunna birthday and we love everything about Tabu! We ordered the grilled octopus, bandeja paisa tacos, esquite corn fritters, lobster flautas, two tequila flights - Fruitful & Rosa all day & absolutely love everything. They gave us a dessert for her birthday and we love the waitress! Def will return!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food4service2ambience2
Very good food but lighting is not ideal since I could barely see the menu
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food4service3ambience5
The Quefc tacos were the best thing on the menu. Very expensive for 2 tacos tho.
SH
SierraH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time there definitely would recommend and go back
EC
EmilyC
San Francisco
10 reviews
vip
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
Food was good but not great, lighting made it difficult to read menus, music was a bit loud.
K
Karla
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience5
Went on a busy Friday night at 6pm, which might have been why the service was slow. (The water guys were on point though!) The patatas bravas were an interesting mix of burnt and undercooked. The branzino was delicious.
GL
GinaL
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a very chill spot. Food and drinks were great!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was such a good experience
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
The food was excellent and the service was good- there was only one waitress working. Overall very good and vegetarian friendly. I will say, the things that CAN be made vegetarian were a bit bland but the actually vegetarian items were phenomenal.
JB
JennineB
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall2food1service4ambience3
Service was nice but the food was more like dessert
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for A birthday and everything was great. Food, drinks, music, ambiance... it all passed the vibe check.
SQ
SupaQueSupa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2023
overall3food4service5ambience4
Celebrating a birthday. The service was great! The place was clean and the food was good. Great atmosphere! However the prices for the amount of food (and/or) portions needs attention. They even charged us for an a piece of birthday cake we didn’t order for our birthday guest . Our mix drinks were to watery and/or more juice than licor. Also, not everyone knows or is aware of the so called “service charge “ they tag on to your bill automatically if you arrive with six guests or more. $53 for our group of six plus 20% tip ($63) for us. 50%-50% to go back but not as a group.
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Amazing food. The flavors are out of this world! Space is aesthetically appealing! Can't wait to return...highly recommend for any celebration!
KB
KareemahB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I came here to celebrate my birthday with my husband, and we had a grand time! The food and drinks were amazing and the service was friendly and inviting.
CS
ChintavS
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really good place and ambience. Great vibe and good is just amazing. Highly recommend checking it out
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 food. Our server, Myra, was phenomenal!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was super dope and the waitress Daniela was awesome
B
Berry
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was wonderful, our waiter was amazing, super laid back, but still very professional, you could tell that he enjoyed being there and there was not hostility in his presence. The food was one of a kind, something very unique, and delicious. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to a friend.
B
Berry
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server Chase was incredible! And I don’t even know where to begin with the food!!!!! Thank you for an incredible valentine’s.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Location itself was great, parking was super easy! Our server Kevin was extremely knowledgeable, kind & had great energy. The food we tried was absolutely delicious & we already have plans to come back. I would say our only struggles were related to the size of our table, we sat a high top and there was just minimal space for plates, drinks & our meals etc. However it looked like all the other tables were sized well. The restaurant is dimly lit so it was a teeny bit hard to read the menu. Outside of that, we loved our visit and can’t wait until the nice weather to check out the rooftop!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall4food3service2ambience5
Service was terrible- slow to take order, food came before drinks, server definitely had too many tables to be able to take care of us all. Staffing seemed short- lots of bus people and not enough servers. Had the chicken and churros- both tasted yummy but half my churro was raw. Was a favor so I didn’t eat it all but I did pay for inedible food. Ambience a 10!
b
beccaayangg
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and the atmosphere was great! Everything you want in a brunch place with friends/family.
R
Rudee
Chicago
25 reviews
vip
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Tabu is a beautiful restaurant with a fun and gorgeous drink menu. We went for brunch and enjoyed all the food options. The queso fundido was a delicious and fantastic start to our meal. Our server, Chase, was fun and attentive and made us feel special. One of our party was celebrating his 21st birthday, and Tabu went above and beyond to make him feel special. We can't wait to go back and try the dinner menu!
g
gelwicks
Chicago
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such delicious, unusual, flavorful food. Everyone loved it and we will definitely be back. The service was top-notch.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

FAQs

Tabu does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Tabu also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 453-8228.

Tabu is rated 4.4 stars by 365 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 22, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 59 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(773) 453-8228

Other options

401 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60642-6530

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
West Town
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu 4:00 pm–12:00 am Fri 4:00 pm–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–3:00 am Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Latin American, Contemporary Mexican, Latin / Spanish
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Saúl Román
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://tabuchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 453-8228
Private party facilities
Host your next event at Tabu!
Private party contact
Meghan Osborn: (773) 453-8022

Tabu

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Craft cocktails at the Tabu Lounge

Que-fc Tacos

Chicken & Churros

Chips & Salsa

House-Made Tortilla Chips & Salsa or Guacamole

Salsa$12.00

Guacamole$12.00

Starters

Hamachi Ceviche GF$17.00

Grilled Octopus GF$19.00

Steak Tartare Tostadita GF$22.00

Corn Bread$15.00

Lobster Flautas GF$22.00

Tlayuda "Nachos"$17.00

Esquite Corn Fritters$11.00

Queso Fundido Supremo$15.00

Salads

Jicama "Burrito" Salad$15.00

Tacos

Que-FC$15.00

Korean Sticky Mushroom$15.00

Truffle Gnocchi V$19.00

Mole Dip$15.00

Bandeja Paisa$18.00

Mains

Mexican Pizza$21.00

Rattlesnake Burger$19.00

Chicken Romesco$25.00

Steak & frites GF$35.00

Pan Seared Striped Bass$32.00

Pork Pozole Ramen$29.00

Algo Especial

Bone Marrow Taco$34.00

36 Prime Porterhouse$155.00

Whole Blackened Branzino$65.00

Sides

Grilled Bok Choy$9.00

Crispy Gnocchi$11.00

Carmelized Brussel Sprouts$9.00

Papas Bravas$8.00

Dessert

Tres Leches$12.00

Passionfruit Bunuelo$12.00

Churroulette$12.00

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