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Cantina on Madison, Casual Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Voted #1 Tacos

Cantina on Madison, Casual Mexican Restaurant & Bar, Voted #1 Tacos

Eat Local in Chicago

3.8 405 Google reviews$20–30

+1 312 265 14 8769 E Madison St, Chicago, Illinois 60603 · Chicago Loop

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Where to find them

69 E Madison St, Chicago, Illinois 60603

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About

Cantina on Madison is famous for its tacos and authentic Mexican food. Casual eatery with a variety of tacos for the whole family along with a list of appetizers too share. This family Mexican restaurant and bar is where locals enjoy the comfort food, while watching any one of Chicagos sports teams on tvs. You will not be disappointed when you dine in, take out, or have it delivered to you. The city center location in the Loop is near some of Chicago’s most visited tourist attractions like The Bean, Millennium Park, China town, Mag Mile for shopping or anywhere downtown, stop by and enjoy.

Amenities

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great cocktails
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Hours

Monday
11 AM to 12 AM
Tuesday
11 AM to 12 AM
Wednesday
11 AM to 12 AM
Thursday
11 AM to 12 AM
Friday
11 AM to 2 AM
Saturday
11 AM to 3 AM
Sunday
11 AM to 12 AM

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