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Tzuco

Name: Tzuco
Address: 720 N State St, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654
Telephone: (312) 374-8995
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

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4.7 (1097)

$30 and under

Mexican

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

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2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, Tzuco, helmed by the Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offers a blend of authentic Mexican flavors and sophisticated French techniques. Named after Chef Gaytán’s hometown, Huitzuco, the restaurant boasts a menu rich in ceviche, seafood, and traditional Mexican dishes, served in a spacious dining room, lively bar, lounge, and an all-weather outdoor terrace.

Tzuco’s captivating interiors, designed by the acclaimed Cadena + Asociados Concept Design, tell a story of Chef Gaytán's heritage with preserved materials from Mexico and handcrafted furnishings, ensuring guests not only savor exquisite dishes but also relish an immersive cultural experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 374-8995
Website
http://www.tzuco.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Carlos Gaytán

Location
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
W Superior St. and N State St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Tasting Menu by Chef Carlos Gaytán
$95.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Experience the artful creativity of Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán with our seasonal tasting menu at Tzuco. This six-course journey showcases Chef Gaytán’s signature style—where traditional Mexican flavors meet elevated French technique. From pristine seafood and vibrant produce to complex sauces and modern interpretations of iconic dishes like cochinita pibil, each course is thoughtfully crafted to captivate the senses. Optional wine pairing available, featuring selections from Valle de Guadalupe and Provence to complement every course. Join us for an immersive exploration of contemporary Mexican cuisine in the heart of Chicago.

What 1,097 people are saying

Tzuco reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tzuco offers a delightful Mexican dining experience with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The atmosphere is chic and sophisticated, while the menu features creative dishes with standout options like the short rib and desserts that are both "delicious and works of art." Despite some service inconsistencies, Tzuco remains a "must try" in Chicago.

1,097 Reviews

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Cynthia
Chicago / Illinois6 reviews
1.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I just went in 2025, and I'm sad to report that this place is not a good representation of Chicago eats. My party and I didn't enjoy anything we ordered. None of the five dishes stood out. The food was either cold, lacking flavor, unorthodox, bitter, or disagreeable. My birthday brunch was, unfortunately, a huge disappointment. 🙃🥲😭
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reinier
Miami - Dade1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and environment.we enjoyed the visit and food
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Ann
Los Angeles1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Would have given 5 but with our party of 8, 1 meal came 15 minutes after all of the others. Inexcusable. We found the server was quite pushy in trying to get us to order a lot more food than we actually needed. Having said that, everything was delicious, and if you need to order more by all means do, but beware of oversell.
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Angela
New York City2 reviews
2.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service and patio was really nice. The food we found mediocre for the price point. The chicken dish was terrible, it was extremely dry the sauce didn’t taste good. The lamb barbacoa was served on the bone, it was a huge bone with little meat. The beans were bland. On a positive note, the non-alcoholic drinks were divine. I think this place is better to do as appetizers (maybe?), their mains were lack luster for the price point. Bit disappointed in the food. You can find great food at better prices nearby elsewhere.
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Hytham
Chicago / Illinois1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good, but it’s different from usual Mexican cuisine, the service was friendly, but it took a long time to get our requests of different things and we appreciate our server Enrique, who was very friendly but quite busy to meet our needs in a timely fashion the manager Hamid was very friendly. He provide us with complementary desserts.
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Randy
Atlanta11 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Try the fish and you must get the pavlova for dessert!
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Julie VIP
Chicago / Illinois24 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 13, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So delicious. We enjoyed the tetela appetizer, short rib dinner, lamb barbacoa. The Tzuco margaritas were also delightful. We were celebrating our anniversary and the staff made it special. Thank you!
TzucoResponded 7 days ago
Hola Julie! Wow, what a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic time celebrating your anniversary at Tzuco. It's great to know that our short rib dinner, lamb barbacoa, and margaritas hit the spot for you! We always strive to make special occasions even more memorable. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. Thank you for choosing Tzuco to celebrate your special day. We hope to see you again soon! Warm Regards, The Management Team
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kristin
Dallas - Fort Worth9 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 12, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Pretty restaurant, great staff! Food is good- but I expected more... for example.. one of the appetizers was just potatoes stacked on top of avocados... with a delicious sauce- but it was still underwhelming... the taco chicharrones was a cool concept, but just again... was underwhelming. Drinks were great though!
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Megan VIP
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tzuco is one of my favorites. The best place to get amazing food with amazing service. The mussels are one of the best things I’ve ever eaten.
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Shannya
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful serve named Cody for a bachelorette, explained drinks and food and gave good reccomendations
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FAQs

Tzuco is rated 4.7 stars by 1097 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 55 times today

Experiences are available.

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
W Superior St. and N State St.
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Carlos Gaytán
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tzuco.com/
Phone number
(312) 374-8995

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Tzuco

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About this restaurant

Dining areas

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Tasting Menu by Chef Carlos Gaytán

Appetizers

Heirloom Tomatos$18.00

Papas Zamoranas$18.00

Guacamole$15.00

Queso Fundido$24.00

Caesar Salad$17.00

Tlacoyo$15.00

Tetela$16.00

Onion Soup$14.00

Steak Tartare$25.00

Mejillones$26.00

Baja Tostada$18.00

Pulpo Enamorado$26.00

Mayan Ceviche$24.00

Tuna Ceviche$23.00

Mains

Barbacoa$42.00

Cochinita Pibil$42.00

Chile Relleno$28.00

Tzuco Burger$32.00

Costillas de Res$42.00

NY Carne asada$64.00

Dry Aged Rib Eye$120.00

A la Talla$95.00

Mahi Mahi$36.00

Pollo$32.00

Sides

Esparragos$14.00

Pommes Frites$12.00

Esquites$14.00

Kids Quesadillas$5.00

Desserts

Durazno$18.00

Guanábana/ Aguacate$14.00

Guava Plavova$16.00

Gianduja$16.00

Maíz$18.00

Ice Cream

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