El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
El Mariachi Tequila Bar & Grill
Our famous fresh avocado dip prepared tableside.
3 crispy chicken taquitos, chipotle salsa, sour cream, queso fresco and pickled red cabbage.
Fondue Chihuahua, fontina, white cheddar cheese served with warm tortillas.
Cilantro infused corn masa stuffed with guajillo adobo shrimp, 3 cheeses, poblano cream and pickled onions.
Homemade tortilla chips individually layered with refried beans, melted cheese, guacamole, sour cream and a side of jalapenos.
Fresh masa sopes topped with caramelized plantains, mole, queso fresco, guacamole and crema.
Flour tortilla quesadilla filled with cheese and grilled bell peppers and onions.
Try a little bit of everything with appetizer sampler. Includes nachos, chicken flautas, quesadilla, salbutes de cochinita pibil and a side of guacamole and sour cream.
Mini tostaditas, black beans, cochinita pibil, queso fresco, pickles red onions, mixcro green.
Mixed greens, queso fresco, red onions, tomatoes, avocado and served with chipotle balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
A generous portion of mixed greens, papaya, mango, sliced gala apples, toasted pumpkin seeds, pecans, sesame crusted cream cheese and honey jalapeno vinaigrette dressing.
A bowl of traditional chipotle and tomato based tortilla soup topped with avocado, sour cream and tortilla strips.
A large edible taco shell layered with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, avocado and pickled red cabbage.
Freshly prepared chicken soup with fresh vegetables. Served with a side of Mexican rice and warm tortillas.
Marinated skirt steak grilled to perfection. Served with a chicken mole enchilada, Mexican rice and refried pinto beans.
Marinated skirt steak grilled to perfection topped with cheese and sour cream. Served with Mexican rice and refried pinto beans.
Succulent pork marinated with achiote, sour orange juice and spices, cooked in banana leaves, topped with pickled red onions served with sauteed black beans, white rice salsa chipotle and steamy tortillas.
Skirt steak topped with creamy roasted rajas poblanas and queso cotija. Served with cilantro lime rice and roasted corn.
Grilled skirt steak topped with specialty sauteed seasoned cream shrimp. Served with cilantro lime rice and black beans.
10 oz. French cut grilled pork chop marinated with guajillo adobo, grilled veggies, cilantro lime rice, red onions and mezcal infused grilled pineapple.
A combination of a 12 oz. Grilled black angus ribeye topped with a fresh cilantro corn chimichurri and camarones al ajillo. Served with cilantro lime rice and Mexican corn.
Breaded chicken roulade stuffed with chorizo, sweet corn, poblano peppers and asadero cheese served over creamy tomatillo salsa, roasted garlic cheese potatoes and ancho green beans.
Grilled chicken breast topped with specialty sauteed seasoned cream shrimp. Served with cilantro lime rice and black beans.
Grilled chicken breast simmered in your choice of salsa. Served with Mexican rice and refried pinto beans.
3 Shrimp taco sauteed in a chipotle garlic butter sauce topped with avocado and micro green. Served with corn esquites and cilentro lime rice.
3 grilled tilapia tacos topped with pickled red cabbage and pico de gallo. Served with a side of Mexican corn and cilantro lime rice.
Grilled tilapia topped with specialty fresh garlic guajillo butter sauce, served with a side of Mexican corn and cilantro lime rice.
Pan seared achiote adobo salmon, black bean, corn, roasted poblano, queso fresco salad and plantains.
Shrimp topped with specialty fresh garlic, finished off with a touch of butter, cilantro and fresh lime juice and served with a side of Mexican corn and cilantro lime rice.
3 hot tequila shrimp tacos served in flour tortillas and topped with white cabbage, cilantro and tequila lime sriracha mayo. Served with Mexican corn and cilantro lime rice.
3 rolled corn tortillas stuffed with fried plantains topped with traditional mole poblano and queso fresco. Served with vegetarian black beans and Mexican corn. Veggie.
Creamy cassserole of roasted poblano peppers, sliced onions, corn, garlic and queso cotija. Served with cilantro lime white rice and warm tortillas.
Our specialty vegetarian burrito with black beans, cilantro lime rice, corn, avocado, lettuce, sour cream and cheese. Served with vegetarian black beans and Mexican corn. Veggie.
2 poblano peppers lightly egg battered and pan fried, the peppers are then stuffed with chihuahua cheese and topped off with mild pipian rojo sauce and sour cream. Served with warm tortillas. Served with vegetarian black beans and Mexican corn. Veggie.
Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with sauteed organic quinoa, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, mushrooms, black beans, corn and served over salsa de molcajete. Served with vegetarian black beans and Mexican corn. Veggie.
3 Quesabirria tacos served with Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Cilantro, Salsa Ranchera,Onions, Lime and Beef Birria broth. Best Tacos in town!
Served on a hot iron skillet with green peppers, onions and tomatoes. Served with guacamole, sour cream and warm tortillas.
Specialty fajita plate grilled green peppers, onions, potatoes, carrots and zucchini, tomatoes and mushrooms. Veggie.
Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream.
A large flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and cheese with your choice of chicken, beef, or vegetarian.
A large flour tortilla stuffed with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and sour cream. Topped with your choice of sauce, melted cheese and sour cream.
Deep fried burrito filled with beans, tomatoes and cheese. The chimichanga is then topped with sour cream.
3 rolled corn tortillas. Topped with sour cream and melted cheese.
3 tightly rolled, flute shaped corn tortillas filled with chicken, cheese; topped with tomatoes, queso fresco, sour cream and guacamole.
2 flat, open-face and crispy tostadas. Topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, queso fresco and sour cream.
2 homemade cornmeal tamales wrapped in a cornhusk. Green sauce, pork in a red sauce or vegetarian with cheese, roasted poblano and onions.
Specialty fajita plate with a combination of grilled chicken, skirt steak and shrimp.
Beef mini chimichanga, chicken taco and a cheese enchilada.
Guacamole taco, cheese enchilada and chile relleno.
Grilled skirt steak, chicken flauta and a chile relleno.
Chicken tostada, beef taco, cheese enchilada and a chile relleno.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.Pilsner.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Viena Lager.Must be 21 to purchase.
Viena Amber. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Pilsner. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Viena Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
Viena Amber. Must be 21 to purchase.
Lager. Must be 21 to purchase.
(Penedes-Spain). Must be 21 to purchase.
(Tre Venezie, IT). Must be 21 to purchase.
(Marlborough, NZ). Must be 21 to purchase.
(Finger Lake, NY, USA). Must be 21 to purchase.
(California, USA). Must be 21 to purchase.
(Mendoza, ARG). Must be 21 to purchase.
(Maipo Valley, CH). Must be 21 to purchase.
(Ribera, Sacra ESP). Must be 21 to purchase.
Our house tomato~pickled jalapeo salsa
Tomatillo~Jalapeo
Roasted Tomato~Jalapeo
Chipotle pepper~tomato
Traditional chocolate ~pepper salsa
Texas toast soaked in sweet 3 leches, topped with bananas flambed with Don Julio reposado tequila and drizzled with our house made cajeta, pecans, whipped cream, powdered sugar and seasonal berries.
Texas toast soaked in sweet 3 leches, crusted with granola, almonds and shredded coconut. Topped with our chunky pineapple-pia colada compote, powdered sugar, whipped cream, seasonal berries and toasted coconut.
Baked waffle tossed in cinnamon and sugar, filled with fresh papaya~strawberry cream, organic blue agave nectar, papaya tequila sauce, whipped cream and fresh mint.
Egg whites, mushrooms, spinach, tomato, roasted salsa de molcajete and queso fresco.
Thinly sliced steak sauted with tomatoes, onions, and bell peppers. Topped with chipotle-chorizo cream sauce, melted Chihuahua cheese, avocado and sour cream.
Black beans, roasted epazote potatoes, chorizo, eggs, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream & avocado.
Baked hash browns, fresh sauted veggies, ribeye steak tips, eggs made to order, garnished with sour cream avocado and cilantro.
Grilled chicken breast, bacon, roasted bell pepper, avocado, melted Chihuahua cheese, chipotle mayo in a telera roll. Served with ancho and queso cotija fries.
Toasted telera bread filled with a spinach, corn, queso fresco omelette, applewood bacon, tomato, romaine lettuce, onionand cilantro pesto. Served with ancho and queso cotija fries.
Our famous chicken fajitas, guacamole, sour cream and Chihuahua cheese. Served with ancho and queso cotija fries.
Scrambled eggs with Mexican sausage, Chihuahua cheese, sour cream and refried pinto beans. Served with ancho and queso cotija fries.
Scrambled eggs sauted with jalapeos, onions, tomatoes and refried pinto beans. Topped with salsa verde, melted Chihuahua cheese, guacamole and sour cream. Served with ancho and queso cotija fries.
2 Fire roasted poblano peppers stuffed with scrambled eggs, chorizo, queso fresco, avocado served over a chipotle cream salsa. Served with poblano hash brown.
Chorizo biscuits topped with poached eggs, bacon, topped with a creamy epazote~ancho hollandaise sauce. Served with poblano hash brown.
Rolled corn tortillas stuffed with scrambled eggs and chorizo, topped with green tomatillo salsa, melted cheese and sour cream. Served with poblano hash brown.
3 Sunny-side eggs served over a fried tortilla topped with our spicy chile de arbol salsa. Served with poblano hash brown.
2 Roasted poblano pepper stuffed with sauted organic quinoa, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, black beans, served over molcajete salsa, pickled red cabbage and cilantro. Served with poblano hash brown.
Homemade crispy corn tortilla chips, eggs, melted cheese, sour cream simmered in your choice of salsa.
Mimosa Brunch includes a bottle of Wycliff Champagne, 16 oz orange juice and an entree from our brunch menu
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Must be 21 to purchase.
Smoked Pineapple Tepache Margarita made with grilled pineapple, pineapple moonshine, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, gran gala orange liquor, Casamigos Silver Tequila,Casamigos Mezcal and Chile Tajn! Must be 21 to purchase.
Tanteo Jalapeo Tequila, fresh lemon juice, fresh cucumber puree, homemade serrano infused agave nectar, gran gala orange liquor. Must be 21 to purchase.
1800 Coconut Tequila, Gran Gala Orange Liqueur, agave nectar, fresh lime juice, and fresh grilled pineapple puree. Must be 21 to purchase.
Premium Margarita made from scratch with fresh lime juice, agave nectar and our Premium Maestro Dobel Silver Tequila. Must be 21 to purchase.
Casa Noble Silver, fresh lemon juice, fresh watermelon puree, Basil infused agave nectar, gran gala orange liquor. Must be 21 to purchase.
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver, fresh lime juice & grapefruit juice, pasilla infused agave nectar, topped with Stiegl Radler grapefruit beer. Must be 21 to purchase.
Titos Vodka, Casamigos Mezcal, pineapple juice, lime juice, fresh jalapeno, cilantro & topped with ginger beer. Must be 21 to purchase.
Casamigos Mezcal, gran gala, fresh lime juice, jalapeno, grilled pineapple, agave nectar, splash of OJ. Must be 21 to purchase.
Our Mexican version of sangria made with Maestro Dobel Silver, grapefruit beer, muddled fresh grapefruit, orange and lime. Must be 21 to purchase.
Plantain & Mole Sopes
Mexican Cantarito
Restaurant
Guacamole
steak Fajitas
Tamarind Morita Margarita
Below average for this experience; wish it was better
Dinning room
Tres leches PIA COLADA FRENCH TOAST
Bar
Dining area
food
Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita
Blackberry jalapeño margarita
Dining room
Bar area
burrito, burritos and wraps, wraps, food
Exterior
Private room for 21!
Menu
Cute outdoor patio. Doesn't make up for the disappointing food and service though.
Chilaquiles
Joelen K.
Aug 31, 2024
One of the great things about Chicago is the abundance of amazing places to eat. There is never a shortage of delicious food all around town and the variations of how so many cuisines are presented. Recently, I dined at El Mariachi Tequila Bar and Grill and well, let me tell you how that all went....We were warmly greeted and shortly thereafter, seated to a table that provided optimal views of the restaurants beautiful interior. It was warm, cozy and spacious inside with decor that made you feel like you were eating in a quaint villa in Mexico. Next up was the amazing food... here's a rundown of what we enjoyed:Tableside guacamole: Made to order and to your tastes! Fresh avocados are gently crushed with ingredients such as onion, jalapeno, tomato, salt, freshly squeezed lime juice and cilantro. Simply and so delicious with their housemade tortilla chips!Weekly Special Citrus Shrimp: This refreshing appetizer was the creation of their executive chef which consists of rock shrimp, spicy poblano guacamole all set atop a thinly sliced orange segment. Strikingly beautiful yet packed with some heat!Ceviche de Camaron: This shrimp ceviche is not your typical version! Shrimp is marinated in sweet passion fruit and citrus juices and tossed with Peruvian corn, red onion and aji amarillo pepper. The additional crisp tortilla chips made for a perfect way to scoop this in your mouth...Margarita Yucateca: And what would this delicious Mexican dinner be without a proper margarita?! This colorful libation involves hibiscus infused Cabo Wabo tequila, blood orange, triple sec, habanera simple syrup and agave nectar... olé!Carne Asada Costena: A grilled skirt steak is marimated over night and served with specialty sauteed and seasoned cream shrimp (shrimp not shown) and served with cilantro lime rice and black beans. It was wonderful and such a great twist on a surf and turf dish!Salmon a la Veracruzana; An 8oz salmon filet is wrapped in banana leaves and served over a tomato caper Veracruzana salsa, accompanied by cilantro lime rice and caramelized plantains.Pollo Relleno; A breaded chicken roulade stuffed with chorizo, sweet corn, poblano, asafetida cheese... served over creamy tomatillo salsa, really asked garlic cheese potatoes and ancho green beans. This had to be my favorite dish of the night next to the chips and freshly made guacamole!Chipotle Ribeye: A well seasoned boneless ribeye toppde with mushrooms, creamy tomatillo salsa all served with roasted garlic cheese potatoes and ancho green beans. Another unique twist on steak and potatoes.And finally it was time for dessert! We were presented with a beautiful platter of three desserts consisting of cheesecake, chocolate flourless cake and flan. All were made in house and they were fantastic!After an outstanding meal, we stepped outside to their back patio... and wow. It was an awesome space perfect for outdoor dining. During the day, you can take in all the exposed brick, wide open season and beautifully paved patio. By night, you can enjoy the twinkling lights, soft glow of the lanterns and the beautiful and romantic ambiance.
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Mary M.
Aug 18, 2024
Very nice place! Good spot to have dinner with friends. Standard Mexican fare with good service. Nice for a lowkey gathering without a tons of bells and whistles. LOVE their open windows in the front of house. Margaritas were strong and delicious. Our server was awesome! She was attentive and conversational. Good Mexican place to keep in my back pocket
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Gemma A.
Aug 16, 2024
It should be no stars at all. Came off a 12 hour shift from the hospital and wanted to treat my daughter visiting from the Philippines to some good Mexican food, I saw that Mariachi is close from my work so we went there. After we were seated by the host we were a given a basket of complimentary chips while we were looking through the menu and in the 20 minutes we were there, no waiter approached us take any of our orders. One waiter/server were passing by us and chatting with diners beside, back and adjacent to us and none of them stopped to get our orders. We don't know if it was a race thing (we were the only Asians in that section of the restaurant front facing the street ) or if our waiter was just too busy to make time to cater to us. I saw our host and told her we are leaving offered $20 for the complimentary chips, told her the reason and her excuse was " Oh maybe your waiter is at the patio" Hmm... It's the host responsibility to inform the waiter or most of the time there is a waiter assigned for the patio and for the front.I was severely disappointed for everything. Lord have mercy why did i even bother bringing my daughter at this restaurant for her to experience that kind of thing.
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Allison C.
Jul 3, 2024
Went in for a weekend brunch and had a great experience. The brunch itself was a great deal with the entree and bottomless mimosas for $35 total. Most places in the city charge that for just the alcohol. The entree selection was vast, a good portion, and we never saw the bottom of our mimosa glass!One strange thing to note was the photographer who come around to each table to take pictures without explanation. They then print out and try to sell you the pictures for $20 a frame LOL.
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Julia A.
Apr 22, 2024
After reading some reviews, my boyfriend and I were a little hesitant about coming in, but I'm so happy we did. I'm obsessed!!!! Despite its small size, the restaurant exudes charm and coziness. Our server was an absolute amazing, constantly checking in to ensure we had everything we needed. The chips and salsa were so fresh and yummy! We decided to indulge in a margarita pitcher for $40, and it was well worth it considering its generous size. As for the main course, we both opted for tostadas - I went for the veggie option while he chose chorizo. I've had maybe a million tostadas at this point, and these were my favorite ever. They stole the show with their incredible flavor, perfect texture (not soggy at all!!), and downright deliciousness. While the rice and beans were good, they paled in comparison to the star of the meal. Without a doubt, I highly recommend this spot for amazing food and vibes
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Nate C.
Jul 24, 2024
Well, I got a haircut, and I didn't think my friends would make fun of me for it, but they did..Luckily at El Mariachi, their house margs and chimichanga lightened the mood..We were able to change the subject and make fun of someone else at the table instead of me which was nice.I always wondered why they are called "house margs" bc I would call them "restaurant margs" bc we are eating at a restaurant..
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Paul C.
Jun 23, 2024
Both the service and food are pretty bad. El Mariachi is a restaurant I reluctantly go to with friends who want Mexican and every-time we go it keeps getting worse and worse.This past time it took nearly 2 hours for a simple / uncomplicated order. At one point the manager came by apologizing for the delay but then suggested we purchase more alcohol (we declined)- it seems in poor taste to be milking a check by making guests wait and encouraging spending more money as a solution.When the food finally arrive it was mediocre- stale tortillas, overcooked chicken, flavorless beans and rice. Both me and my partner also had stomachaches a couple hours after eating here. To make matters worse, I left a 10% tip which seemed fair given the slow / poor service and shoddy food but then the waiter came out chasing us demanding we give him more gratuity. Yeah 10% isn't ideal but seemed more than fair for what we went through.The ambiance is very lackluster as well.There are plenty of Mexican places a few blocks away. Avoid El Mariachi at all cost.
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Lizzie M.
Jul 20, 2024
Enjoyed a late dinner with some girlfriends on the patio. We all loved the atmosphere and the food and drinks were fantastic. We also scored an order of free churros by checking in on the yelp app, so be sure to see if the deal is available! The only off thing about the experience was having pictures taken of us at our table and later trying to be sold into buying them. It seems like too nice of a restaurant for that. A bit kitschy/touristy.
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Peggy J.
Sep 1, 2024
The back patio is fantastic, because it's one of the few places you can sit outside that is not on the street, but sadly the service is not great. Chips & salsa came fast, but no napkins or silverware; I had to get my own after waiting more than 10 minutes. It took more than 20 minutes for the server to have time to take our order. They are clearly short staffed. The food is nothing special, it's just ok.
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Benjamin J.
Feb 18, 2024
Just an awful dining experience in general. Came here today for Sunday brunch with a group of friends, and we were a larger party of 10. We weren't misbehaving by any means but long story short, we received cold food and were at our table for 3 hours. Not by choice, but rather it took a hour-1.5 to take our order and another hour for the food to come out. Without our waitress coming by to check on us.To go back to the beginning, from decor and ambience this restaurant is really nice. Staff were friendly and it seemed like they would be on top of things. As a larger group, we prepped for longer waits and just slower service as the place was full and we were a large group.However, just a rough experience. We got sat and it started off fine. We got some drinks after waiting 30 mins for our order to be taking. We let it slide as our waitress was waiting a lot of tables.However, as more of our party came in, we just didn't get that level of service I expected. No one came by our table or check on us. It took them about a 1.5 hour for us to finally get our food orders in. There were plenty of busboys coming by to fill waters but thought they at least get someone to check on us for food. Given it was busy so we let it slide againNow, where it got disturbing and frustrating was how neglected we felt as a table. No problem one came by to check on us. We waited awhile for our food but there was no like check up on how we were doing, giving us a good update or asking if we wanted drinks. It felt like they just ignored our table. Some of the group members got bottomless margs but tbh they didn't get their money's worth. Most of them only got one or two refills and before we knew it. We got told it was the last refill as 2 hours were up. We sat there for 3 hours in total. Took us about 2-2.5 hours to finally get our food. We thought the food cooking was long but the craziest thing was some people's food at our table was cold. I got avocado toast (knew it would be cold, but it felt like things were spoiled or just left out waiting to get sent out of the kitchen too long). Same went for a few skillet and torta sandwiches.Just awful and since we were a big group we got stuck with a 20% gratuity. I know there are variables when dining. Service can be slow due to more patrons. But it never feels good to set a reservation at 1230p at a place that said they accommodate and treat us right. They had a table for us but service just never came. We got served cold dishes. We didn't get check in's or at least an apology for how long service was taking. It just felt like we were abandoned- at first we just gave them a break cause we thought it's due to the large crowd. But lots of tables came after us and left before we left even before our orders for food were taken.We left a lot of dishes unfinished and one or two of the guys got sick from the cold skillets that were delivered.Big kicker was the table behind us sat after us, got served before us, and they also drank too much and puked on the ground. So that was fun to deal with and sit next toBad experience but I won't hold it on them. Maybe I'll try again but I think the 2 stars stays. Big groups can be accommodate but truly just awful service and we felt cheated out of our meals. If you come, just drink and leave. Not worth the money spent for food. $20 for cold steak skillets. Better quality at an IHOP by I-90I'll try this place again. But it won't be anytime soon.
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