Cafe El Tapatio
Eat Local in Chicago
4.4 1,440 Google reviews$10–50
+1 773 327 54 753400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657 · Lake View
Where to find them
3400 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60657
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About
Established in 1974, Cafe El Tapatio is the Chicago staple for Authentic Mexican Cuisine and Drinks. We bring a blend of traditional and unique flavor profiles in our homemade cooking and craft cocktails. We pride ourselves on treating our guests like family and are open for brunch, happy hour, dinner, and fiestas. As one of the first Mexican restaurants in Lakeview, Cafe El Tapatio has proudly served and grown with the community and has seen generations of families come through our doors.
Amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Latino-owned
- Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
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