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Tzuco, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Tzuco

4.6
4.6
764 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (312) 374-8995
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Gaytán
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross street
    W Superior St. and N State St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve at Tzuco

    $120.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Welcome 2025 with an extraordinary New Year’s Eve at Tzuco, crafted by the renowned Chef Carlos Gaytán. Embark on a culinary journey through an artfully curated multi-course menu that celebrates the rich flavors of Mexico with a modern twist. Enhance your experience with optional cocktail or wine pairings, thoughtfully designed to complement each dish. Reserve your table today for a memorable start to the New Year!

What 764 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tzuco offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and a "beautiful restaurant" ambiance. Many diners praise the "amazing, unique, and flavorful sauces," making it a standout choice for upscale Mexican cuisine. While some service inconsistencies are noted, the inventive menu and creative cocktails keep guests returning.

764 Reviews
  1. Patricia

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for brunch ro celebrate my bestie. Service and food was amazing. Definitely will be back during dinner hours.

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  2. Nathan

    Nashville

    100 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    100 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Caesar was excellent with order taking and cocktails. Lalo was very engaging and helped us celebrate birthday with very tasty tres leches cake…thank you! Happy Hour value is great!

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  3. Gus

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fantastic elevated Mexican cuisine is the best!
    TzucoResponded 1 day ago
    Hi GusV, We're over the moon to hear that you enjoyed your dining experience at Tzuco! It's fantastic to know that our elevated Mexican cuisine stood out to you. We always aim to provide the best for our guests and your feedback is truly appreciated. We look forward to serving you again soon. Thanks for your kind words!

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  4. Omar

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best Mexican food in Chicago, the flavor of each dish is delicious & original.
    TzucoResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for visiting us at Tzuco! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our unique Mexican cuisine and found the flavors to be delicious. It's always our goal to provide a unique and satisfying dining experience. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  5. Morgan

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful menu, great fusion of Mexican and French. Excellent service.
    TzucoResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fusion menu and found our service to be excellent. We strive to provide a unique and enjoyable dining experience for our guests at Tzuco. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  6. Sara

    Chicago

    173 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    173 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ceviches and aguachiles are amazing! Interesting and very tasty choices for mains and lovely wine options. Our guests enjoyed the unusual and yummy cocktails.
    TzucoResponded 1 day ago
    Hey Sara, thank you for your kind words and for giving us a perfect rating! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our ceviches and aguachiles. It's great to know that our unique and tasty choices for mains and wine options were a hit with you and your guests. We're always here to provide excellent service, and we're sorry if we didn't meet your expectations in this area. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back to Tzuco soon!

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  7. Linda

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tzuco has become our go-to place for a splurge dinner out when visiting Chicago. The menu is grounded in tradition, but inventive - that’s especially true of the (substantial) starters. I’m still thinking about the mussels a day later. And the pulpo. And, well, everything. Oh, and definitely order the pibil cocktail! Service is warm, helpful and professional. They really, really want you to enjoy your meal.

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  8. James

    Orange County

    13 reviews

    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter /Bartender somehow Forgot immediately after asking that my daughter was allergic to seafood and nuts! He remembered that she was allergic to sesame seeds only. He didn't mention nor did the menu mention the shared appetizer had almonds in the sauce and of course she got sick and ruined the meal. She was not able to eat her entree because of the allergic reaction. He said he didn't hear or realize it but repeated it to us and appeared to write it down and advised against an entree later because it had sesame. It was a Big Surprise later about the nuts and seafood but they Comped Nothing! I had to ask if they were going to adjust the check. They did. Only taking off the appetizer. He also forgot the tortillas for her entree and said she should have Reminded Him! Like it's our job to know the Menu! Jc... Terrible experience we've been there 3x now and that's it we're done with Tzuco. The first 2 were good but this was too much. On a slow night to be so bad and really not that gracious. And risk the health of my daughter?!$&@

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  9. Michele

    Milwaukee

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such excellent food. Inventive and so delicious. The salmon was phenomenal and the short ribs excellent!

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  10. priss

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing flavors in the food. cool, dark, chic vibes. Great service. Beautiful decorations.
    TzucoResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the flavors in our food and found our service and ambiance to be great. It's wonderful to know that our decor added to your positive experience at Tzuco. We strive to create a cool, dark, chic vibe and your kind words truly made our day! We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing experience. - The Management Team

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FAQs

Tzuco is rated 4.6 stars by 764 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Tzuco

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    W Superior St. and N State St.
  • Neighborhood
    River North (Chicago)
  • 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
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive chef
    Carlos Gaytán
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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