Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

4.7

685 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Charming
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

From the minds of Adolfo Garcia (Son of a Butcher, Pearl Tavern) and long-time restaurateur, Phil Stefani, comes Broken English Taco Pub. Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, Broken English is steps away from Millennium Park, and in the center of the new vibrant hotel and residential area.

On the name, Garcia says, “I speak English with my friends, and I often find myself mixing in Spanish words because there are some phrases that simply don’t translate to English. This happens in many other languages and cultures, but that is what makes the name ‘Broken English’ fun – it is part of our daily slang.”

Additional information

Location
75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone number
(312) 929-3601
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Frank Valdez

What 685 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago
Mexican

Review summary

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Broken English Taco Pub on Lake Street offers "great food and amazing service" with a lively atmosphere. Known for "awesome tacos" and "superb margaritas," it's a favorite for pre-theater meals. The vibrant decor and attentive staff enhance the experience, making it "a must try for taco-enthusiasts."

685 Reviews

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KristinS
Pittsburgh2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Amazing Carne Asada tacos and brisket tacos. Amazing guacamole. My daughter had a pineapple Refresco and it was also delicious. Highly recommend!
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Gianna VIP
Chicago70 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved tasty fish taco, burrito was terrifically tender beef Great for anytime Will definitely return
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SoniaC
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sitio muy agradable, apetece volver. Buena música, buena comida, servicio amable... muy buen ambiente
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SoniaC
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place! We always go when we visit Chicago. It's a must for us. And Thomas is super!!!!
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Sylvia
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was fabulous and the service superb. Nice place for lunch or drinks and a quick bite. Two thumbs up!
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Kathryn VIP
Portland5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great happy hour and the drinks and food were both fantastic. We had the happy hour nachos and shared four tacos. Plenty of food for a great price. Sat at the bar and had a lovely bartender. Would definitely return.
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Ginger
Atlanta5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We loved it! This was the perfect spot for dinner before a show at Chicago Theater. The margaritas were excellent and the food was delicious. Cute vibe and good service, too. Recommended!
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Caitlin
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing experience! The restaurant was busy, but the service was wonderful! We got our food quickly. Server was attentive and made sure that we were well taken care of!
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Brian
St. Louis2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Tasty food and drinks, good service and our server Thomas was great!!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The atmosphere is fun, the food amazing and the service is great. The staff is so nice. Trevor always makes us feel welcome when we go there. Definitely can’t wait for our next visit!
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FAQs

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-3601.

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street is rated 4.7 stars by 685 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Mar 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

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75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

Phone number
(312) 929-3601
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of operation
Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Frank Valdez

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

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What 685 people are saying

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