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

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8
4.8
242 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
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19:00
Booked 17 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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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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.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. 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 242 people are saying

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mexican

  • Chicago

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kie-Gol-Lanee in Uptown offers an "exceptional fresh Oaxacan spin" on traditional Mexican cuisine, with dishes like "the best mole north of the border" and "phenomenal tres leches." The "attentive and kind" staff ensure a welcoming atmosphere, making it a "neighborhood gem" and a "must-visit" for both locals and visitors.
242 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A treasure. Delicious and authentic food in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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  2. Joel VIP

    Chicago8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Staff are friendly and attentive. Food is absolutely delicious.

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  3. ClausD

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing! I had the rabbit and my wife had the lamb shank. Both outstanding.

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  4. SMAgolfer VIP

    Chicago84 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 16 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We’ve dined here a few times. The food and service are always good, but this time was slightly less so. The steak burrito had the steak cooked perfectly, but there was too little meat for a $19 burrito. The chicken enchiladas were good but not as good as on prior visits. Friendly staff. Prices approaching our tolerance level.

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  5. Melissa

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 10 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We popped in for an impromptu happy hour dinner. The food is delicious, drinks inventive, and service impeccable. Highly recommended!

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  6. Magda

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional fresh Oaxacan spin on brunch, with mezcal margarita FTW.

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  7. Toni VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have eaten there 5 times and everything we ordered was good. Not one disappointing dish. I love ordering several appetizers. These are so creative and seasonal.

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  8. paperdoll1967 VIP

    Kansas City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic- a do not miss if you like real authentic Mexican cuisine

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  9. laura

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food! We will definitely go back! A little cold when the door opens, but a small complaint for a great meal

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful atmosphere. Food was delicious and service very attentive. It was loud in the small space, a bit difficult to hear the servers.

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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 242 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 17 times today
Google Map for Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. 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
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • 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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