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Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street, Chicago, IL

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

4.7
4.7
672 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 10 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Charming
From the minds of Adolfo Garcia (Son of a Butcher, Pearl Tavern) and long-time restaurateur, Phil Stefani, comes Broken English Taco Pub. Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, Broken English is steps away from Millennium Park, and in the center of the new vibrant hotel and residential area.

On the name, Garcia says, “I speak English with my friends, and I often find myself mixing in Spanish words because there are some phrases that simply don’t translate to English. This happens in many other languages and cultures, but that is what makes the name ‘Broken English’ fun – it is part of our daily slang.”

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30–20:00 Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-3601
  • Website
    http://www.tacopub.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Valdez
  • Catering
    FIESTA TIME!<br />Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
  • Location
    75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Cross Street
    N. Michigan Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Red Line, Blue Line, Brown Line, Purple Line, Orange Line, Green Line, CTA #3,CTA #146, CTA #147, CTA #151
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 672 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Broken English Taco Pub on Lake Street offers a lively and vibrant dining experience. Guests rave about the "great food and service," with standout tacos and margaritas. The atmosphere is fun and bustling, perfect for those seeking a festive environment. While it can get loud, the unique decor and friendly staff create a welcoming vibe. Perfect for quick bites and delicious meals, especially on taco night.

672 Reviews

  1. Nicholas

    VIP

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They don’t serve wine at all. Everything BUT wine. The food was super salty and honestly not worth a dime. Don’t waste your money or time.

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  2. Dee

    VIP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ……great. Fun times. Good tacos and margaritas . Would go back ! so close to theater !

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  3. Scott

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, fun atmosphere. Helpful and nice staff.

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  4. Jonathan

    Fiji

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, good service, enjoyed our meal. The table we were at was a little bit small and cramped for the plates etc. but manageable. Staff friendly and food came out quickly. Will definitely be back!

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  5. Vanessa

    Austin

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tomas was an awesome waiter. He was quick and helpful, offering to get us the 6 pack when we landed on 2 tacos each to save us a couple dollars. We said we were on a tight schedule and we were somehow in and out in maybe 40 mins total. Might have been 30. The tacos were also great. Al Pastor de Pollo and Carnitas killed. Tacos are overstuffed and therefore appropriately priced. Had to eat some of the eat out of them at first in order to pick up and eat. At the end when I said I was taking my guests to their first architecture boat tour, he shared his enthusiasm even after 10 years here and psyched them up. Thanks for a great quick meal.

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  6. Anna

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place was so much fun and the food was delicious! We definitely want to come back next time we are back in Chicago.

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  7. Susan

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun place to grab a delicious bite to eat on our way to Nederlander Theater. Quirky combinations of potato tacos and vegetable ones alongside the traditional chicken and beef for a fabulous Thursday night price. Upbeat vibe and the server was attentive and friendly

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  8. Sarah

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    They brought a wrong drink and wrong tacos. They didn’t have enough workers. The food was good. It was confusing that everything was on the same plate.
    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 9 November 2024
    Thanks for your feedback, Sarah! We're glad you enjoyed the food, but it is unfortunate there was a mix up with the delivery of your order. We’d love to have you back in again soon so we can show you a better experienc.

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  9. Mallory

    VIP

    South Dakota

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing brunch!!! Great atmosphere, service, drinks and food. Bottomless Mimosa is with mango juice, which i love! Server was so nice and fun! Food was amazing and HUGE portions! We had 3 ppl with us and totally shared.
    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 9 November 2024
    Thanks for the fantastic review, Mallory! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our brunch, the atmosphere, and those delicious bottomless mimosas. It's great to know our team made your experience fun. We can't wait to welcome you back for more tasty moments!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have a great experience. Our server recognized us from the week before and was very friendly. Got the pitcher of margs and chips and queso + guac to start. Everything was excellent. Ended with a steak quesadilla which was wonderful. We are making this our weekly margarita spot
    Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 9 November 2024
    Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us and that our team made you feel welcome. We can’t wait to see you again for more margs and those delicious steak quesadillas! Cheers to your new weekly tradition!

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FAQs

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-3601.

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street is rated 4.7 stars by 672 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
Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    N. Michigan Ave.
  • Area
    Downtown / Loop
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Sun 11:30–20:00 Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30–22:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–23:00 Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30–15:00 Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30–21:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–22:30 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Red Line, Blue Line, Brown Line, Purple Line, Orange Line, Green Line, CTA #3,CTA #146, CTA #147, CTA #151
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Frank Valdez
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.tacopub.com/
  • Phone number
    (312) 929-3601
  • Catering
    FIESTA TIME!<br />Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
  • Private party facilities
    Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
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