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Cocina Tarascas Mexican Restaurant

Cocina Tarascas Mexican Restaurant

Eat Local in Chicago

4.4 811 Google reviews$20–60

+1 773 549 25 952585 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60614 · Park West

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2585 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois 60614

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About

🌮 Cocina TARASCAS Mexican Restaurant – Authentic Taste of Mexico in Chicago, IL Experience authentic Mexican cuisine in Lincoln Park and Lakeview, Chicago. Since 1998, Cocina TARASCAS has served fresh, flavorful dishes, homemade chips & salsa, sizzling fajitas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas, and top-shelf margaritas. Enjoy dine-in, heated patio, delivery, or catering with friendly service and premium ingredients. Led by Chef Jose Gomez (35+ years experience), we blend traditional and signature recipes made from scratch daily with passion and care. 🥇 Try our award-winning 45.5 oz Jumbo-Rita, voted Best Margarita in Chicago since 2005 — a must-try local favorite loved by regulars, foodies, and visitors alike!

Amenities

From the business

  • Identifies as Latino-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • 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

Hours

Monday
4 to 10 PM
Tuesday
4 to 10 PM
Wednesday
4 to 10 PM
Thursday
4 to 10 PM
Friday
4 to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

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