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Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

Name: Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown
Address: 5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL, United States, 60640
Telephone: (872) 241-9088
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

205 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

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 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

What 205 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 in Uptown dazzles diners with its "amazing" Oaxacan cuisine, featuring standout tamales and mole. The "attentive" service complements a cozy atmosphere, ideal for conversation. Despite occasional noise and cost, the diverse, authentic menu and "phenomenal" drinks make it a "highly recommended" gem for memorable dining experiences.

205 Reviews

J
Jeanne
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Welcoming service and very accommodating. The food outstanding and all the suggestions were appreciated and enjoyed. Thank you for helping us celebrate a wonderful birthday dinner. I already want to return to try more of your spectacular dishes. Thanks for all the care too!
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Mary
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing tamales! And the margaritas! The mole Cornish hen was to die for!!
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Ajay
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was great. Credit surcharge is a cost of business, not put on the payer.
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Matt
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely meal! The service was incredibly friendly and accommodating, and the food was outstanding. I especially enjoyed the tamales— you think you’ve had a tamale before, but these are next level. Will definitely be back!
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Heather
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and staff. Everything tasted fresh and service was very fast.
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Willow
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and drinks! We will for sure be going back.
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richa
Chicago
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I made a reservation for 10 people on the second floor. When I arrived 5 minutes before my reservation the host told me they seated and served that table already. We sat at a different table. Food was amazing.
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melanie
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening. Very tasty interesting food. Gracious, attentive service. We were in the upper level and the noise level is very conducive to conversation. All was great.
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Jamie
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing and servers are kind and attentive. It’s a little loud but the ambiance is lovely. 100% would recommend and will be back for another meal!
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Leslie
Memphis
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
A cozy little uptown location that wraps you in warmth when you step inside. The food and drinks were good, though nothing that felt unforgettable.
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FAQs

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

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown is rated 4.8 stars by 205 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

21 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 205 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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