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Enjoy the 12 different types of tacos on our menu! - Esta Loca, Chicago, IL

Esta Loca

3.6
3.6
24 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Lively
Esta Loca on Randolph is an elevated Tex Mex and Mexican restaurant in the heart of Chicago, just off of Millennium Park. Join us for a bite in the dining room, or take Esta Loca with you for a convenient and delicious meal on the go.

Host your next event or special occasion with Esta Loca! Located next to Millennium Park with gorgeous views and a rooftop patio, it’s the perfect venue to celebrate your next milestone or corporate gathering.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (312) 473-1111
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    Randolph St. & Michigan Ave.
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

What 24 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

3.6
3.6 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.7Ambience
  • 3.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Esta Loca offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent gluten free options" and "very good food and service." The atmosphere is inviting and the steak fajitas come highly recommended. While some guests noted service inconsistencies, the restaurant's unique setting and creative menu make it a promising venue for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.

24 Reviews
  1. Gladys

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Very boring place, Very boring place, Very boring place,

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  2. Junito

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I recently had lunch at this restaurant, which is conveniently located in our office building, so I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The food was subpar—dry, bland, and lacking any real flavor. To make matters worse, they charge extra for basic additions like cilantro, sour cream, or onions. Our waitress mentioned that chips and salsa were complimentary since we were dining in, but we were still charged for them. This felt misleading and unprofessional. Overall, the food was overpriced, uninspired, and simply not worth it. I won’t be returning, and I can’t recommend it to anyone else.

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  3. Eric

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was absolutely amazing and my margarita was made fresh. I highly recommend the Queso Fundido and the chicken enchiladas. The waitress and was on top of all our needs. Will be back soon with my friends.

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  4. Lianka

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was ok, it’s near my apt. That’s all. Average..

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  5. Louis

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard there was a new Chef there. The food was great & service was spot on. Clean restaurant & nice happy hour menu as well. Will definitely be back soon.

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  6. Rose

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Service was amazing! We just headed home from 6 day Colorado vacation and this was family of 4 favorite meal on entire trip!

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  7. Gene

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food and service, especially in preparing take-home containers.

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  8. Karen

    Chicago

    216 reviews

    5.0

    216 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food! Friendly and attentive service! Veggie fajitas were filled with a wide variety of veggies! Very accommodating for gluten free!

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  9. James

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Shortly after ordering margaritas and the brisket nachos we were rushed by our waitress to place our order. We had hardly finished the nachos and our dinner arrived- yet we hadn’t even been served our drinks yet. The timing of the meal felt rushed and off. The waitress was not apologetic nor accommodating. My son ordered his burrito without lettuce, sour cream or guacamole and it still came with all the ingredients in it so it had to be returned. All of the food and drinks tasted great and the atmosphere and decor of the restaurant were nice.

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  10. Chris

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    This was a very disappointing experience. We had a reservation for the dining room, but were instructed that we had to eat at the bar area. The experience and service was terrible. The employees were obviously not wanting us there and did not do anything to make us enjoy the meal. Drinks were never served until requested a second time… we even had to repeat the order. No one ever checked to see if we needed any additional things with our meal. It’s a shame because the food has potential, but will never return to this restaurant. It is understandable if the place was busy, but there were more staff on hand than customers. The manager of this restaurant should be ashamed or dismissed for allowing the staff to treat their guests this way.

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Esta Loca is rated 3.6 stars by 24 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Esta Loca

130 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Randolph St. & Michigan Ave.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–21:00 Sat 09:00–22:00 Sun 09:00–20:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Tex-Mex
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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