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Big Star Wicker Park, Chicago, IL

Big Star Wicker Park

4.6
4.6
38 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
  • Good for groups
  • Great for happy hour
  • Hot spot
Big Star's original Wicker Park location offers a taco-slinging atmosphere complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program.

interested in hosting an event or large group with us?
email vipevents@oneoffhospitality.com to book with us today!

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (773) 235-4039
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
  • Area
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Cross Street
    Damen & Milwaukee
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    - 1 minute walk from Damen Blue Line Station- 1 min walk from Damen & Milwaukee North Ave Bus Stop
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Big Star Wicker Park is a lively hotspot known for its "amazing food," vibrant atmosphere, and welcoming patio. Whether enjoying the "excellent margaritas" or indulging in street tacos, guests are treated to quick service and a fun, relaxed environment. Perfect for gatherings with friends or family, including kids and pets.

38 Reviews
  1. Devon

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antonio was awesome. He took excellent care of us. Great chips and salsa. Great margaritas. Great vibes.

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  2. Raymond

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Went because my young adult kids like it. Food is OK but very pricey for tacos. Margaritas were good but on the 3rd pitcher they came out with something that looked like orange juice or mango was in it. When we asked the waiter about it he was trying to just say it was a new batch and that’s just how it looks and tastes. It did not look or taste good so when we stated that he did not like that we complained so he took the pitcher back and even took our glasses that we had poured some of the margarita in. Don’t get me wrong 3/4 of the picture was still full so why did he have to take the glasses away too. Part of the previous drink was also in the glasses most likely from the previous picture. To punish us. Now we had to just drink water for the rest of the meal. Really rude when you think about. Our bill was still almost $400 yet he would not let us finish our glass or offer if we wanted a beer something. Will not be back soon.
    Big Star Wicker ParkResponded 7 days ago
    Hi, We're sorry to hear about your experience at Big Star Wicker Park. We appreciate your feedback about the food and service. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests and we apologize if we fell short. We understand your concerns and we will address these with our team to ensure we improve. We hope you'll give us another chance to make your next visit a better one. Best, Big Star Wick Park Management

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  3. Abigail

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Boy has Big Star changed. Used to have a cool edge. Now it’s stroller central in covered patios. Tacos used to be small and flavorful; now they’re huge and mediocre. Such a bummer.

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  4. Sheila

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and margaritas- loud and fun atmosphere

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  5. Katherine

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had colleagues in town and took them to Big Star for a casual end-of-day dinner. Instead of breaking the proverbial bread, we shared queso. There were five of us and a booth was perfectly conducive to conversation. The vibe and food were great.

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  6. Courtney

    VIP

    Chicago

    42 reviews

    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Big Star! We had a larger group and we sat in the new section with the TVs so we could watch the Bears Game. The food and the Margs were delicious and we had amazing service!

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  7. Alison

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Antonio our server was amazing. The appetizers we ordered came out so fast we were still placing our taco order. Our 2 and 4 year old enjoyed playing with the foosball table. Tacos and margaritas were good. Elote portion was smaller than I expected but delicious. We arrived at 5 pm and it started to really get busy around 6 pm. Large indoor seating space.

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  8. Sheila

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great fun vibe. Food was tasty. Service was so fast and very polite and attentive.

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  9. Ashley

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and food as always! Such a neighborhood staple!

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  10. Vee

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was ok service was ehhhhh but we didn’t have high expectations on either

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FAQs

Big Star Wicker Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 235-4039.

Big Star Wicker Park is rated 4.6 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Big Star Wicker Park

1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Damen & Milwaukee
  • Area
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:30–23:00 Fri 11:30–00:00 Sat 11:00–00:00 Sun 11:00–23:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    - 1 minute walk from Damen Blue Line Station- 1 min walk from Damen & Milwaukee North Ave Bus Stop
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
    (773) 235-4039
  • Private party facilities
    We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.
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