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Kie Gol Lanee Oaxacan Food - Kie-Gol-Lanee, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Kie-Gol-Lanee

4.8
4.8
176 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for outdoor dining
Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.

An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.

Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 15:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 15:30–17:30
  • Phone number
    (872) 241-9088
  • Website
    https://kiegol.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Familia Mendoza Ramos
  • Catering
    Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
  • Private party facilities
    Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.
  • Location
    5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Cross Street
    Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 176 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mexican

  • Chicago

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kie-Gol-Lanee is a vibrant gem in Uptown, offering "amazing authentic Oaxacan cuisine" with standout dishes like tamales and mole. The "friendly staff" and cozy ambiance complement the rich, flavorful menu. Patrons frequently praise its "incredible service" and "unbelievable value," making reservations essential for this popular spot.

176 Reviews

  1. Daniela

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and amazing food! Our waiter Mario helped make our anniversary dinner so special. The flavors were so rich and tasty and the drinks were delicious. Definitely will be coming back and recommending to others

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  2. SEBASTIAN

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic food! Loved the service too. Will definitely return.

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  3. laura

    Chicago

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was fantastic find ..alm8 of us enjoyed a wide variety of dishes. Would highly recommend the prickly pear margarita and the lamb shank! Jorge was our service and was so attentive and gave great service and recommendations.

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  4. Meghan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best restaurant in Uptown! Will absolutely be back.

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  5. Ryan

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful delicious authentic Oaxacan quinine! Friendly staff and excellent service! Hidden gem in Uptown!

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  6. Sandra

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing as well as the service. The waitress were very welcoming and helpful with menu suggestions.

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  7. Lucas

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They stuffed chorizo and chihuahua cheese into a pork chop smothered in a slightly sweet and tangy sauce. Need I say more?

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  8. Scott

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 20 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Kie-Gol-Lanee has some wonderful food and bev options. Really enjoyed our first dining experience here. If I were going to order again, I'd probably skip the quac and the yucca frites. Guac is guac, spend the money on something different. Same with the yucca, not enough on the plate for the dollars, IMO. The snapper was outstanding. Diablo shrimp, plentiful. Desserts were a great finale. Thank you for a great Saturday evening experience.

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  9. Bob

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t just walk in, make a reservation. Great drinks, delicious food and always packed. I go there quite frequently and have never been disappointed.

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  10. Jennifer

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible service, ambience and especially the food. Everything labeled for allergies. So amazing. Thank you!

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FAQs

Kie-Gol-Lanee offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 241-9088.

Kie-Gol-Lanee is rated 4.8 stars by 176 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 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kie-Gol-Lanee

5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
  • Area
    Uptown
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 15:30–22:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–22:00 Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 15:30–17:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Familia Mendoza Ramos
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://kiegol.com/
  • Phone number
    (872) 241-9088
  • Catering
    Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
  • Private party facilities
    Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.
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