Broken English Taco Pub - The Loop

One word to describe this restaurant, fantastic! We ate there a couple times on our trip and I had nachos the first night ($18 got you a platter with enough food it would probably feed as many as three people)! The second night I got a taco try of six tacos, you get to pick and choose the ones you want and it was delicious too.Service was very good, our waitress was regularly checking on us each night.Ambiance was nice, first night it was very crowded both inside and on the patio but it didn't effect the quality of service.If I could give more stars I definitely would!

A cool Mexican restaurant with vibrant decor and outdoor seating. Our server kept checking in on us and was so nice! They have a different happy hour menu item every weekday (ex: Wednesdays are $6 margs, Tuesdays are discounted tacos) We came here during happy hour. I got the chips and guac, which came with a hefty portion of chips. The guac was topped with pickled onions, fresh tomato's, and a bit of cottage cheese, which added such a refreshing taste. The guac portion was small though...

There is a little Mexican joint close to my home in Massachusetts. This place is a family business with only one location. Their schtick is somewhat similar to Chipotle or Qdoba. You tell them what you want in a taco or burrito, and they make it. With all of these, the ingredients lie in hotel pans. They are not going to be fresh off the grill or griddle, yet that is to be expected.Enter Broken English Taco Pub. For my main, I ordered the Borderland Brisket. With how fast these came out, for the meat to not be out of a hotel pan it would have to be like the stove Mr. Gambini described in My Cousin Vinny where the laws of physics cease to exist on its burners. Perhaps this is done solely for efficiency and expediency, or perhaps the whole idea is that the brisket is braised. I will give them the benefit of the doubt here, especially since I am typically not a fan of braised meat, but I know many people are and don't want to bash a place based on personal preference.Yet, my review is still three stars... Why? Well if I look at the experience I would say it was as unremarkable as it can be. There was nothing bad about anything I had, at the same time nothing was even close to stand-out. Enough blabber! Let me break it down! I know that's why you were here on my review page and not someone else's.The Borderline Brisket tacos had a very generous helping of meat! The brisket was not overcooked (it had a some pink still inside), and the chili flavors made themselves known without bringing too much heat. The escabeche was very pleasant, and conveyed some crunch, freshness, and acidity to offer a new dimension. If I forget/forgive/overlook that it was closer to braised beef than what I'd call brisket, it still feels as though something is missing. If I were a betting man, I would say this something is fat, either in the form of a little cheese based product or even a crema. With all this, one is left with solid tacos, but not something calling me to order them again, The same is true of the chips and salsa. I am not a tortilla expert (unfortunately?) but these felt homemade and were of the heartier sort, if you know what I mean. They were seasoned appropriately and not at all greasy. The salsa verde had a lovely heat and freshness. Meanwhile, the Chile de Arbol Ginger Salsa was one of the most savory salsa's I've ever had the pleasure of enjoying. I also requested the smallest possible side of queso - this one did not hit the spot for me. It lacked that gluttonous gooeyness, and was on the acidic side. For drinks, I had the Rosemary's Baby and a Spicy Margarita. The Rosemary's Baby was a nice balance between boozy and refreshing, had a light sweetness, and a pleasant earthiness. Not out of this world, but not bad either. Where it comes to the Spicy Marg, other than some heat my fire-roasted tongue barely registered, this was extremely barebones as far as margaritas go. Finally, the vibe is inviting and bumping, and the service is friendly and very speedy.Thus, we (rather, you) are left asking the question: why three stars instead of four. Essentially, while there was nothing severely amock, I felt that most of the dishes were "good" but not "great". The tacos had a lot of meat - but it felt as though something were missing. The Rosemary's Baby was a solid cocktail, but nothing to write home about. For the Spicy Marg, I felt as though I could have made something like that myself at home. With all this, a solid experience, but one that is forgettable and does not inspire a second visit and/or a recommendation to friends.

Wow!!! Everything at this restaurant is incredibly well thought out, with the flavors of the tacos, cocktails and desserts so masterful. Each type of taco we tried was unique in its flavor and accompaniments. We had the platter of 6 tacos and tried the fried fish, carnitas and chicken al pastor. They were all so different and delicious. The fish was one of the best fish tacos I have ever had. I don't usually go for fried fish tacos, but these were extraordinary. The crunchy cabbage slaw on them was fantastic. The chicken al pastor was, as my SIL stated "life-changing." The Al pastor flavor really came thru, and the pieces of pineapple were sublime. The carnitas were a bit salty but delicious, with the jalapeños escabeche was so perfect.My husband had the Rosemary's Baby, which was a cocktail with mezcal and a smoking Rosemary branch. He loved it! And we went for the dessert...warm mini-churros, stuffed with melty chocolate, served with pomegranate sorbet. Sounds like a strange combination, but like everything else at this restaurant, the flavors blended perfectly.The restaurant is colorful and fun. Great decor. And our server, Lindsey K. could not have been nicer or more helpful. My husband exclaimed that these might have been some of the best tacos he has ever had, and I have to agree! SO happy to have come upon this gem of a restaurant.

Was in Chicago for a conference and needed a quick bite to eat with my colleague. Broken English Taco Pub had a decent crowd on a Monday night. Service was great and we received our food extremely fast. It was so good that we forgot to take photos of the food. We had brisket and shrimp tacos and shared the chicharrones and guacamole appetizer. Everything was delicious. Great atmosphere, great service and great food and drinks. That's a win for me!

Love this little place! Its def worth checking out. Love the decor and the outside seating is always a plus. Service was great and the food was delicious! The nachos were freaking amazing and hugeeeeeeee! Great app for the whole table. The flauta was big and juicy def a must try! The tacos were also amazing! This little place is a gem! Loved it can't wait to be back

Tacos, tacos tacos! We need a little nosh for supper decided on tacos so glad we did. They offer so many different options chips and salsa chips and guacamole. Our server was really nice and attentive to our needs. Will be back again. Will try more of the tacos on the menu, I attempted to try the Pollo tacos and the Carne Asada tacos very good.

Super fresh, creative ingredient combinations and solid libations, which are included on their weekly specials. A good find on my business trip to Chicago.

They have really amazing cocktails served in creative manner. I like how ethnic they are. Service is quick and ambience is amazing. Fun place and great happy hour prices. Sometimes can get too crowded and noisy

I recently visited Broken English with a couple of friends to enjoy Taco night on a Tuesday! They have Taco Tuesday offers where you get just $3 tacos however the offer is only valid on Tinga Chicken tacos. Like what about vegetarian/ vegan folks? We even asked the server like why can't we have the same offer on vegetarian tacos and he said that they offer Taco Thursday where most tacos have some discount. As a Vegan/ vegetarian, I was disappointed but moving on. We ordered Guacamole and chips, my friends ordered a Brisket and Chicken Taco, and I shared Ay Papasito with a friend. They have 2 tacos per plate! The taste was honestly very salty and I didn't like it much. My friends had a similar feedback for chicken tacos, they found it salty too. Overall, decent place to pick up dinner on a weekday. Hoping they improve on the service and quality tad bit!