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Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town, Chicago, IL

Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town

4.5
4.5
350 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
  • Good for special occasions
From the minds of long-time Chicago restaurateurs Adolfo Garcia, Carmen Rossi, and Phil Stefani, Broken English Taco Pub provides authentic Mexican tacos and a world-class selection of tequila and mezcal cocktails.

We are located at 1400 N. Wells Street, in the heart of the historic Old Town Neighborhood of Downtown Chicago.
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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

What 350 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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Review summary

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Broken English Taco Pub in Old Town offers a vibrant atmosphere, "great tacos and margaritas," and friendly service. While some found the food inconsistent, highlights include "delicious churro dessert" and "fun drinks." A lively spot with "great ambiance and fun drinks," it's perfect for those seeking a dynamic dining experience.

350 Reviews
  1. Tim

    Dallas7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is so good. The chipotle queso made from goat cheese is amazing , good deal for the tacos, and the brunch waffle French toast is like a dessert!

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  2. Cleary VIP

    London3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food has good flavor but was a little sloppy. Drinks and service were awesome!

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  3. Linda

    Cambridge3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ordered the nachos and 12 pack tacos. Nachos is good basically and we enjoyed sharing it. Love the tomatoes onions black beans paste and avocados…Except that it’s a little bit salty for everything, it’s an enjoyable eating experience. Not many customers which affected the vibes but also good to have a quiet evening.

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  4. T

    San Francisco20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it! Nice staff and yummy tacos. Thanks for a great night.

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  5. sandra

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Broken English and have been many times. Unfortunately this time around the tacos tasted different and didn’t have the flavor and richness they normally do. Not sure if it was due to a change or recipes or cooks but it was a bit disappointing. Everything else is always great, nice atmosphere and staff. I will be back and hopefully the food is back to normal next time I go.

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  6. Bridget

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I’m someone who enjoys spicy food, but the food was too spicy. It would be nice to see none spicy taco options in the menu to be able to mix and match.

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  7. Stephen VIP

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great spot! Solid food, good drinks, good atmosphere.

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  8. Julia VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this place! I always recommend this place to people looking for good Mexican food in Chicago.

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  9. ashley VIP

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great decor, great food, great vibes! The taco platters were amazing.

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  10. Scott VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Tacos were excellent. Margarita was not. Always a great place for a tasty variety of well-prepared food.

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Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town is rated 4.5 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
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1400 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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