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

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8 (257)
$30 and under
Mexican
5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
  • 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
  • Neighborhood
    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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 257 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 dining experience with "excellent Oaxacan cuisine" and "amazing service." Guests rave about the "friendly and attentive" staff and "delicious" food, featuring standout dishes like tamales and mole. The "inviting atmosphere" and "great cocktails" add to the appeal, making it a highly recommended spot.
257 Reviews

  1. Abraham

    Chicago1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu offers dishes not available at most Mexican restaurant. The food is prepared and presented well. The noise level is a little too high and the main dining area is too congested for my taste. Sitting in the rear mezzanine level room is a better option.

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  2. gabriel

    Chicago6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a perfect dinner time and food / drinks Thank you

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  3. Karla VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing authentic food in the heart of Uptown! I brought my mother and grandma for an early Mother's Day brunch, and we were blown away. Service was thoughtful and friendly, and all the entrées were awesome -- especially the Oaxacan tamales! We finished with a corn-based flan flavored with mamey... it was incredible!

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  4. Byron

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Don’t miss the specials they really are very special. Charming and attentive service.

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  5. Debra

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was exceptionally delicious! I loved the molé and took a bite of my husband's pork chop which was so good. We definitely will go back and try different menu items. Parking is a nightmare around there though. We parked in the garage over on Broadway, so the walk after dinner was nice.

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  6. lisa VIP

    Chicago16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best meal I’ve had in Chicago in a long time. Stumbled upon this spot when looking for a group dinner spot in Uptown/Edgewater. Our waitstaff recommended dishes we would not have tried. I want to go back just for the ceviche!

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  7. Tarja VIP

    Chicago24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, especially the chicken tinga and tamales. We ordered partly from the dinner menu and also from the Easter brunch menu. Wines and cocktails were great too. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this restaurant.

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  8. Mary

    Chicago9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So glad they are in our neighborhood, and now we have heard there is a second location! We had a wonderful brunch with excellent service. Thank you, Kie-Go-Lanee!!!

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  9. robert francis VIP

    Chicago5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Oaxacan cuisine ; Professional service and charming ambiance !

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  10. jerry VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazingly delicious food and drinks. Service was incredibly friendly.

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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 257 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Chicago / Illinois
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  5. Uptown

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Booked 13 times today
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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
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
  • 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, Takeout, 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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