Award-winning

Tzuco

4.7

909 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, Tzuco, helmed by the Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offers a blend of authentic Mexican flavors and sophisticated French techniques. Named after Chef Gaytán’s hometown, Huitzuco, the restaurant boasts a menu rich in ceviche, seafood, and traditional Mexican dishes, served in a spacious dining room, lively bar, lounge, and an all-weather outdoor terrace.

Tzuco’s captivating interiors, designed by the acclaimed Cadena + Asociados Concept Design, tell a story of Chef Gaytán's heritage with preserved materials from Mexico and handcrafted furnishings, ensuring guests not only savor exquisite dishes but also relish an immersive cultural experience.

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Location
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Phone number
(312) 374-8995
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Carlos Gaytán

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What 909 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Chicago
Mexican

Review summary

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Tzuco offers "amazing food" with dishes like the burger, octopus, and tetela receiving high praise. The restaurant boasts a "stunning" ambiance and "outstanding" service, making it a must-visit spot in Chicago. While some reviews mention inconsistent service, the overall experience is often described as "phenomenal."

909 Reviews

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Slim
Seattle6 reviews
5.0
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent! French onion soup was so good. Drinks were ok. Nothing crazy but the burger is a must have.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience! I’m definitely coming back, from the food to the ambiance everything was great; Tzuco is a gem!
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DeborahG
Greater Boston5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tzuco was an outstanding evening! The ambiance, decor, staff, service and food were fabulous. There wasn’t a detail missed…coat racks at the table, coasters, time sensitive staff clearing plates as the dishes were being finished, & filling water glasses before they were empty. A bevy of staff coming and going like a well oiled machine. Everyone pleasant, professional and friendly. The food was outstanding, creative and plentiful. The desserts were exquisite. A real standout in our recent dining experiences. We would highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC2 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was great and well plated and portioned. There is a very strong sour cumin-like scent in the background that can be overpowering
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Tyler
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brought my girlfriend here for her birthday and was blown away with how great the food was. I also must note that the service was also amazing and the people there are so kind and accommodating. I will be returning to enjoy the food again and to explore new dishes and to expand my pallet. Thank you for making her day so special for us both.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Pretty vey but food and service were amazing. Recommend for special occasions
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! Our server’s suggestions were 10/10 we loved everything! Great service!
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felipe VIP
Chicago11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The services was excellent and the food was delicious 😋.
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Rebecca
Dallas5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dinner at Tzuco proved to be a cherry on top of our last night in Chicago. We are from Texas, and my husband, who is Latino, is VERY picky about Mexican food. It can't be too "out there" or too whitewashed. Tzuco knocked it out of the park from start to finish! Friendly host and servers, cozy atmosphere, delicious mocktails and a selection of Mexican beers (his fave). The guacamole was fresh and tangy. The tetela was simply out of this world. We appreciated the gorgeous plating and the use of real Mexican crema! For our entrée, I chose the shrimp aguachile. Again, gorgeous plating and ample avocado slices. Just a note: I did notice that a couple of the shrimp were a bit under "cooked" and grayish. My husband had the barbacoa, and thoroughly enjoyed it. He praised it still being on the bone as an indicator of quality and authenticity. Yessss! We will be sure to dine here again on our next trip to Chicago, and recommend it to others going. Thank you again for a wonderful dining experience.
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Kanan VIP
New Mexico2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place, service, food and aura. One of my favorite places now
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Tzuco is rated 4.7 stars by 909 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 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 52 times today

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Phone number
(312) 374-8995
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Carlos Gaytán

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Tzuco

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Appetizers

Guacamole$15.00

Caesar Salad$15.00

Papas Zamoranas$18.00

Tetela$15.00

Tlacoyo$15.00

Queso Fundido$24.00

Tuna Ceviche$23.00

Shrimp Aguachile$22.00

Mejillones$25.00

Mayan Ceviche$23.00

Pulpo Enamorado$26.00

Onion Soup$14.00

Steak Tartar$24.00

Lyonnaise Salad$18.00

Mains

Cochinita Pibil$38.00

Barbacoa$42.00

Tzuco Burger$32.00

NY Carne asada$64.00

Dry Aged Rib Eye$120.00

Pumpkin Risotto$26.00

Chile Relleno$28.00

Salmon Maya$42.00

A la Talla$95.00

Costillas de Res$42.00

Sides

Pommes Frites$12.00

Esquites$14.00

Kids Quesadillas$5.00

Esparragos$16.00

Desserts

Guanábana/ Aguacate$14.00

Guava Plavova$16.00

Gianduja$16.00

Maíz$18.00

Limon y Miel$18.00

Ice Cream

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