El Mariachi Tequila Bar

El Mariachi Tequila Bar in Northalsted (AKA Boystown), established in 1996, a father and his 2 sons opened a small 10-table Mexican restaurant in the East Lakeview community and gradually grew over the years by following a strict policy of only serving top quality, authentic dishes and the best margaritas in town.

From business meetings to holiday celebrations, birthdays or rehearsal dinners, we’re occasion ready and waiting to serve you. Our Party rooms can accommodate private events up to 120 guests. Contact our management team and we will make sure to help you plan a memorable event that will meet you expectations.

Hours of Operations

Monday - Thursday 4pm - 10pm

Friday 11am - 12am

Saturday 10am - 12am

Sunday 10am - 10pm

Address

3906 N. Broadway

Phone #

(773) 549-2932

Website

http://elmariachitequilabar.com/

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Reviews

El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill

4.2

Based on 772 reviews

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Nate Chatigny

18:47 14 Feb 21

Absolutely spectacular experience. My friend and I were so impressed with this place, couldn't believe the quality of the food and the level of experience for something that wasn't in Old Town or River North. Miguel (our server) recommended a great tequila for a newbie like me, the food was delicious, and they were very attentive without being overbearing. I will be back, as a place like this deserves to stay around. Support local businesses, especially when they are this awesome!

Jennie Ferris

09:34 02 Feb 21

Great food, great ambience this is one of my favorite Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill in the area. It's a must try ... just FYI it's a little Loud on the weekends cause of the live band.... so ask for a table away from the front.

DFex da InFaMous

23:50 26 Jan 21

It was such a wonderful time. Great food, great drinks, and hospitality. I would definan go again. Also a nice date spot to.

Natalie Bradley

18:27 23 Jan 21

Carlos was the bomb . Com! So accommodating and friendly. I got the tropical waffles and they were so good! Super fun and personable staff!!

Kristina Spillers

18:04 23 Jan 21

Carlos is the best server! Amazing food. Great special for brunch. 100% recommend!!

Ewelina Jedrzejewska

17:15 06 Oct 20

A year ago, my husband and I married and held the ceremony at El Mariachi in the private rooms. We've been back several times since. Just a few days ago, we celebrated our first anniversary and had a small group from our wedding party join us to celebrate. With so much turmoil and uneasiness in these COVID times, El Mariachi could supply a dose of familiarity and normalcy. Our group was larger than the standard maximum of 6, so the restaurant got us two six-tops next to each other, which still allowed us to converse.Luis was the man who helped out with every step of the way when we planned our wedding, and he was there during our anniversary dinner. He was around to talk with us for a bit, pour some champagne, and even had someone show up to take pictures! It was so delightful! He filled us in on a Day of the Dead tequila dinner happening in a few weeks, and it sounds fantastic. We ordered a few pitchers of margaritas because we believe they are the best around, and could probably win a margarita competition now that I think about it.El Mariachi has been so lovely to us. When we didn't know what appetizers or food to order, the server (Julio) was able to help us out. He was patient when we were silly and couldn't focus. They were able to bring the food out altogether, which was nice. They didn't rush us out immediately after 90 minutes, and they allowed us to take our time and chat after our meal. We were there in the later dinner hours, so that helped. It didn't look like anyone was waiting for our tables.El Mariachi continues to treat us like family and serve delicious margaritas and food. We ordered churros for dessert, and I thought my husband would die of tasty food overload. They were so delicious. We will continue going back to the restaurant when we get the chance. Thank you!

Crystal Vicario

17:58 27 Sep 20

Aurora was our server and she was amazing! Got our food correctly and fast. She was so friendly and knew the menu to the point! The staff was amazing and helpful. I will definitely recommend this place to everyone. I’m coming back for my next birthday here!

Andres Rodriguez

00:07 21 Sep 20

I've always felt that you can tell the quality of a Mexican restaurant by the quality of its chips and salsa, and let's just say the chips here are some of the best I've ever had.

Bryce Sack

16:39 14 Sep 20

Deserves a higher rating! Great atmosphere and fun food. Love going for brunch or dinner.

Shrinath Parekh

16:57 11 Sep 20

Really good Mexican food and margaritas! We had a pitcher of Mango house margarita and also had a coconut pineapple margarita, both were really good. The chips that they give are different than most Mexican restaurant but they were great. Carne asada was cooked to perfection. No more table side guacamole, totally understandable but they should inform you when you order that. Service was still great by every staff member.

Play Hard

18:16 02 Aug 20

Great environment and the happy hour with bottomless mimosas will always keep me coming back. Food is good, service was great. The chairs on the outside was not comfortable but you will adjust after a few drinks. Bathrooms are small so at times you have to wait in line. Overall I like this place. Will come back for the happy hour.

Kesha M. Pate

18:39 30 Jul 20

The food is excellent and very reasonably priced. Lots of choices and they're very accommodating. The back patio is amazing.

Cameron Meeker

19:47 25 Jul 20

Our brunch experience at el Mariachi was heightened primarily because of Nadia’s amazing service. Both the mimosas and conversation were flowing and I come back because of her. Keep up the amazing work 🍾

Apryl Jefferson

00:52 18 Jul 20

Love Fizzy Fridays. Tacos are awesome. I will be back!

Samantha Chevalier

20:44 07 Jul 20

I love this place. Good food, quick service and a decent house margarita. I miss the old bar tender who was a wonderfully spirited, younger guy. He was always so pleasant and never pushy in sales. The curbside service is great for a quick scoop of takeaway. The staff is always friendly too!

Digital Megaphone

09:41 02 Jul 20

it's so nice to find the place with outside seating and to be able to support our local businesses again. We ordered the guac because we always loved it but it was a little disappointed that it was really heavy on the onions.I ordered the enchiladas. I really wanted one with each of the sauces but they can only do one sauce for all of it and then I had to pay to get the other sauces on the side. My friend got the taco salad and she really enjoyed it.

Corey Wilson

00:35 27 Jun 20

The salmon tacos (I forget the real name) we're excellent. Whole salmon filet. Great flavor, and the plantains add a fresh twist. El Mariachi is always excellent.

Mike Gonzalez

18:33 23 Jun 20

Went here for brunch on a Sunday and the place was empty but we were not disappointed. The special piña colada French toast were so amazing and everything was made fresh and hit the spot. The drinks were also very good and overall pricing was very reasonable. Can you say new neighborhood Mexican restaurant! 🥳

Rodney Yoswig

00:47 03 May 20

Order to go, got home and pulled out bag of chips very small, disappointed. Food however was so good. Wouldn't have a problem going back here again and again. Delicious.

Leonard

20:29 17 Feb 20

Great digs and service. My wishes for this place include the following:1. Hotter hot sauce2. More stacked tacos3. Less sweet margaritas (more alcohol)That's all.

Blake Malone

20:23 12 Jan 20

Unbelievable experience here! The food was incredible and the service was even better! Never had to ask for a refill of anything! The waitress took our order as soon as we sat down! Highly recommend this place for brunch. We did the bottomless mimosa and the whole experience was incredible!

Ben Duta

00:32 16 Dec 19

Thank you for the fantastic service! We had a huge party and we were accommodated with no incident. Food was authentic and fresh. You’ll be seeing us again.

Ariel Ferguson

06:40 30 Nov 19

We went here for brunch-absolutely delicious!! We had bottomless mimosas and i had a chicken wrap with fries. Definitely a good deal for the price, and great portions! This is a fun place to gather with a group of friends-highly recommend!

Josh Jenkins

04:36 17 Nov 19

Great service for a party of 20. All the food came out together which is amazing. You could tell it didn't sit under a heat lamp. And honestly for one server, this young man killed it. We will go back again!

Val Mirakaj

13:46 29 Sep 19

This place was surprisingly great. Loved the atmosphere and if this place had a bar, I could hang here all day. My whole crew loved the food and when I go back to that area, I will definitely go here.

Leonardo Rivera

20:46 14 Sep 19

Had the bottomless mimosas package for a Saturday brunch, and despite a very full and vibrant restaurant, me and my partner were seated immediately! For $25 we had as many mimosas as I would like, and a full meal. The food was just the right amount to accompany the drinks, and the service was impeccable. Carlos was nice and always knew when to refill our drinks. This will definitely be the usual for bottomless mimosas brunch!

Linda Naja

19:05 14 Sep 19

I honestly love this place ! The service is great and the food is so fresh. Friendly environment, the waitresses are amazing . They’re always checking on you to see if you need anything. And the music is great ! I would definitely come back again.

Yulia Bazhok

23:39 07 Sep 19

First time and I love it!!! I wish I found this jewel years ago. Amazing food! I'm enjoying every single bite. Outstanding service. They deserve 10 stars!

Adrian Pantel

03:53 29 Aug 19

I've been here for Weekend Brunch ($25 for bottomless mimosas + an entree) and for dinner a few times. The service has always been great. The food has been cooked quickly and it has been very delicious. One of the hidden gems in the area

Kevin Flynn

01:52 25 Aug 19

Food tends towards the expensive side, very large portion sizes but I'd have appreciated the option to have less food at less cost. Drinks are pretty good. If you're a margarita fan this is an excellent choice of venue.

Chelsey Morgeson

15:03 28 Jul 19

Hands down the best Mexican food I've had in Chicago, and the margaritas are just as good! The chips and salsa are made by hand and even the traditional entrees tasted better than they do from other restaurants in the area. Will definitely be back soon!

Christopher Smith

17:26 27 Jul 19

Waiter seemed irritated with something, which made us uncomfortable. Food was oddly greasy (like, literally sitting in a puddle of grease. I heard great things, so maybe we just had a poor experience on a bad day.Update: Came back to try again! This time, the service was much better (thanks, Gricelda!) and the good was delicious! Updated to ****

Brad Bern

21:09 02 Jul 19

I've enjoyed this restaurant for many years. Not in the neighborhood any longer, but I find my way back from time to time. Great food and drinks! Fantastic brunch menu with all you can drink options. Outdoor patio in back is one of the best patios in the city!

Krisanne Iana

17:13 28 May 19

I came here with my cousins for brunch but didn't do the mimosa package. We were more interested in their margaritas and cocktail menu. They did not disappoint. Our favorite was the smoked pineapple margarita. You can taste the smokiness of the drink. It was delicious. We also had the platanos French toast. It was a bit too sweet for my liking but still good! We had their complimentary flan and it was huge and yummy. Our server was amazing! She was friendly, assertive and welcoming. Would come back to try their mimosa brunch package!

Jenny Tola

19:33 20 May 19

There is no shortage of Mexican restaurants in Chicago but this one is one I come back to over and over. The staff is welcoming, the location is spacious and bright and inviting. They have a great outdoor patio in the summer. The food is also perfectly seasoned and they have great options for vegetarians. I loved the enchiladas with maduros (sweet plantains) as well as the veggie fajitas.Highly recommend! The bar area is also great if you are just dining solo.

Kevin Saccomonto

16:06 24 Apr 19

Food was tasty and affordable, huge portions too. But they need to update their website. They don't honor the 3 dollar beer happy hour specials anymore.

Erick Wence

14:56 19 Apr 19

The food was great. Didn't get a chance to try the 2 hour bottomless mimosas, but I'm sure they're great too. The food and drinks were a lot more authentic than I expected for a Mexican restaurant in the city. You don't see that often.

Dave DeAngelo

17:00 26 Mar 19

Very good food. Great atmosphere. Excellent tequila selection and the margaritas are very tasty and strong and not a bad deal when bought by the pitcher. Don't expect amazing burritos, enchiladas, etc because while they're not bad, the better choices are the steaks and seafood and other specialty entres. Great social atmosphere that is always lively (and a bit loud on weekends), a large tequila bar, and outdoor back patio that I can't wait to utilize this summer.

Liz Hartman

17:38 09 Mar 19

Basically the best experience I've had in any restaurant anywhere! I never saw the bottom of my bottomless mimosa! The chips and salsa were incredible! The entrees were delicious and Armando was by for the best server I've ever had! He made our little weekend away from Ohio so worth it! I can sing his praises enough! I recommend getting here as early as possible on Saturday before it gets busy, but if you have Armando as your server the rush won't even matter! Also, bottomless means bottomless so be prepared!

Lexie Feltman

19:54 06 Mar 19

This is a review for their brunch. It's one of the best deals in town. The deal includes your nearly-bottomless and an entree. The food is solid and the service is amazing -- you'll hardly ever see the bottom of your glass.

Jennifer Y

17:01 26 Feb 19

Loved this place, want to go back! Bottomless Mimosa brunch was AMAZING! They make sure you're glass is always filled! The food was also delicious and our waitress was busting her butt because it got very busy and never missed a beat! She was great! highly recommend!!

James Zychowicz

04:29 15 Feb 19

El Mariachi is a gem, with outstanding good, exceptional service, and a comfortable atmosphere. The sampler platter of appetizers is great for sharing, a offers a sense of the quality this restaurant offers. Yet here, even the homemade tortilla chips taste like some of the best Mexican food. It is like visiting some of the restaurants in San Antonio. As to the main dishes, the meat, fish, and chicken dishes offer fine choices. Plus, the vegetarian items are worth ordering. The Aztecs combo represents the vegetarian choices well, and the shrimp burrito In the Del Ranchero combo has wo detful nuance In fact, the various combo plates include several parts of the menu that are worth exploring on repeat visits. With staff like Anita, you are in great hands here. If you have not yet tried it, you should plan a visit. It is one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area.

Nishay Brown

12:07 17 Jan 19

Moderately upscale Mexican restaurant, where the entrees are tasty and well priced. great for a date night.

Kevin Surbrook

11:12 01 Jan 19

Great brunch special. It happened to be a pretty chill afternoon which was nice. Love it

Val Whi

05:33 19 Dec 18

I love this place. Great service, clean environment , food is off the chain. I loooove their Margaritas!

Jordan Bouvier

23:59 01 Nov 18

One of my favorite brunch spots. The Zapata skillet is delicious and perfect for fixing a hangover. They do have a mimosa package and are sure to keep you topped off at all times, but I prefer to order a margarita from the menu.

Marcella Huff

20:01 27 Sep 18

One of my favorite places to eat. The bottomless mimosa brunch on Saturdays and Sundays is a hit. The outdoor patio weather permitting is a delightful place to enjoy conversation and a good meal. I have always enjoyed their margaritas, whether by the glass or by the pitcher. The restaurant has a good neighborhood vibe to it. I recommend you give it a try.

Antoinette Lozano

18:11 25 Sep 18

I love this place, used to live nearby and it was my favorite local bar restaurant in the area. Patio is lovely, food is good. The only reason I’m giving 4 stars is about my last visit. I went with my old friends from school and asked to split the bill, the waiter who had been very nice at the time, obviously got upset and told us bill couldn’t be split it and left not in the nicest way honestly. He could be way nicer since he’s working with people. Once I was a waitress and I know sometimes is so annoying to do things like that, but there’s always ways to explain clients with a better attitude.

Jane Bodmer

14:25 23 Sep 18

There's not usually a wait here and the food is great. They have good breakfast and brunch and mimosas and are good for dinner and margaritas too. A reservation might be good if it's at a really peak time.