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Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town, Chicago, IL
Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town, Chicago, IL
Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town, Chicago, IL
Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town, Chicago, IL
Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town, Chicago, IL

Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town

4.5
4.5
350 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
From the minds of long-time Chicago restaurateurs Adolfo Garcia, Carmen Rossi, and Phil Stefani, Broken English Taco Pub provides authentic Mexican tacos and a world-class selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails.

We are located at 1400 N. Wells Street, in the heart of the historic Old Town Neighborhood of Downtown Chicago.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Cross Street
    Wells & Schiller
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 350 people are saying

Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

NoiseModerate

350 Reviews
  1. AmyQ

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was nice. The staff was also nice. A bit loud. Got our food in a timely manner.

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  2. Tim

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so good. The chipotle queso made from goat cheese is amazing , good deal for the tacos, and the brunch waffle French toast is like a dessert!

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  3. Cleary VIP

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food has good flavor but was a little sloppy. Drinks and service were awesome!

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  4. Linda VIP

    Cambridge3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the nachos and 12 pack tacos. Nachos is good basically and we enjoyed sharing it. Love the tomatoes onions black beans paste and avocados…Except that it’s a little bit salty for everything, it’s an enjoyable eating experience. Not many customers which affected the vibes but also good to have a quiet evening.

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  5. T

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Nice staff and yummy tacos. Thanks for a great night.

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  6. sandra

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Broken English and have been many times. Unfortunately this time around the tacos tasted different and didn’t have the flavor and richness they normally do. Not sure if it was due to a change or recipes or cooks but it was a bit disappointing. Everything else is always great, nice atmosphere and staff. I will be back and hopefully the food is back to normal next time I go.

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  7. Bridget

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m someone who enjoys spicy food, but the food was too spicy. It would be nice to see none spicy taco options in the menu to be able to mix and match.

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  8. Stephen VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 22 September 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great spot! Solid food, good drinks, good atmosphere.

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  9. Julia VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! I always recommend this place to people looking for good Mexican food in Chicago.

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  10. ashley VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decor, great food, great vibes! The taco platters were amazing.

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Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town is rated 4.5 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town

1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Wells & Schiller
  • Area
    Old Town
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 16:00–23:00 Sat 12:00–23:00 Sun 12:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
  • Phone number
  • 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, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
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