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

Esta Loca

3.6
3.6
28 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Gluten-free-friendly
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 28 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
  • 3.8Food
  • 3.7Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Esta Loca offers a mix of experiences, with standout elements like "excellent gluten-free options" and "friendly and attentive service." The setting is "excellent," with a beautiful bar area. While some reviews highlight remarkable dishes like steak fajitas and veggie fajitas, others note areas for improvement in flavor consistency and service efficiency.

28 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    VIP

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 6 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing. Our server Lesly was great and very knowledgeable about the menu. She went above and beyond to ensure that our experience was a great one. A member of my party had an onion allergy and the chef was able to accommodate it. Chef Javier even came out to make sure everything turned out well. The manager was on top of everything as well. The margaritas were yummy and the tacos were delicious. 10/10 Will come back

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  2. Dianne

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, very nice staff! Hostess wasn’t that friendly but other than that it was great!

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  3. Olvier

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was unfortunately terrible. We had nachos which were huge plate that feeds around 5 people comfortably but it was only my wife and I. We wouldn't have ordered it if we knew how big it was. We had elote which the corn was rubbery and had a bad sour taste. Not enough cheese nor butter nor mayo. We had empanadas. Some of the meat I had inside of it I had to spit out because it felt like a bone due to it being so hard. We had pork tacos which tasted bitter for some reason (I really didn't like those I sent them back) my wife had steak tacos which she enjoyed but we left paying about 80$ but leaving everything except one taco my wife couldn't finish.

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  4. Gladys

    VIP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 26 January 2025

    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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  5. Junito

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 January 2025

    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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  6. Eric

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and margaritas was amazing after a long stressful week. We had the Carne Asada Tacos, Chorizo Fundido, Guac and Chips and Carne Asada Plate. Food was very flavorful and yummy. The margarita's where good as well. Tried a few of the signature drinks including the Mexican 75 which was a twist to your traditional French 75 and this was good as well. Next time we will bring our kids as well as we learned they have a nice kids menu as well. Servers and bartenders where very attentive us. Highlight recommend this Mexican restaurant.

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  7. Eric

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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Esta Loca is rated 3.6 stars by 28 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 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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