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Del Toro

Mexican Restaurant and Cocktail Bar$$$$
East Pilsen, Chicago
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    Cityvida Mobile
    "Try the Pepino Margarita, delicious."(3 Tips)
    Sandra A.
    "The barbacoa is the best I've ever had."(2 Tips)
    Emily S.
    "Get the raspberry mojito!"(3 Tips)
    Thelma
    "Watermelon margarita."(2 Tips)
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  • Heather F.heart icon on user image
    Heather FolsomOctober 16, 2014
    Small portions are made up for with high quality & big flavor. Absolutely loved the margaritas & guac to start. The steak burrito & the shrimp and fish tacos were fantastic as well.
    Upvoted Mar 29
  • Sandra A.heart icon on user image
    Sandra AguirreAugust 15, 2015
    . The agua fresca is a must, lovingly handcrafted and delicious. The shrimp ceviche is flavorful and refreshing. The barbacoa is the best I've ever had. The shrimp tacos were just meh for me.
  • Heather B.heart icon on user image
    Heather BellOctober 1, 2016
    Mango margarita was on point. The Cameron tacos 😋😋. The only thing I don't like about this place is the long wait & they don't split checks. I will be back again though.
  • Angela P.
    Angela PerryApril 7, 2014
    Awesome! Ignore the reserved signs and ask to sit at one of the bigger tables in the back.
  • Chicago Tribune
    Chicago TribuneNovember 7, 2017
    Unlike most burritos, the cheese is given time to melt, so it fuses with the steak, adding a savory creaminess. Read more
  • Valerie V.
    Valerie VargasJuly 25, 2013
    The Pepino and Guava margaritas are a must try! The watermelon mojito is also very refreshing! Perfect summer drinks.
  • Meela P.
    Meela PalomxOctober 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is good here! Yummy sopes!
  • Katie W.
    Katie WatersJune 26, 2012
    The guac is amazing. The fish tacos are pretty great too. Owner and bartender are really nice!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsSeptember 2, 2013
    The Carne Apache at Del Toro is cheap, plentiful, and studded with bright jalapeños and tomatoes.
  • Gustavo S.heart icon on user image
    Gustavo SanchezAugust 6, 2014
    They have very good margaritas and a good beer selection, their fish tacos are very good as well. It's very small though.
  • Chellz @.heart icon on user image
    Chellz @CoasttocoasterstudioNovember 8, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is good! Go before 8pm to avoid a long wait. It's kind of small.
  • Emily S.
    Emily SuiedSeptember 13, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the raspberry mojito! Also, the burritos are small, but I swear they fill you up!
  • Katrina
    KatrinaJuly 7, 2013
    Best margaritas I have ever had! Try la cazuela
  • noemi r.
    noemi romanJune 7, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Sandia margaritas! And you have to try the habanero burger.
  • Mitch B.heart icon on user image
    Mitch BernsteinSeptember 2, 2016
    Strong tequila selection, adobo tacos and friendly staff
  • Daniel B.heart icon on user image
    Daniel BAugust 8, 2019
    Cocktails are on point , food was okay, needs more ooomph!
  • Mikaela M.
    Mikaela MinerAugust 10, 2013
    Good portions,good price, yummy watermelon margaritas. Service and seating could improve
  • Anthony H.heart icon on user image
    Anthony HandleyJuly 9, 2017
    The margaritas are among the best in the city.
  • Patricia P.
    Patricia Patiño-RuizNovember 5, 2011
    Great drinks and delicious food! Good looking guys too ....wait that is my husband!
  • Jacky H.
    Jacky HernandezMarch 3, 2013
    Pepino Margarita! Get the tall size, so worth it.
  • Avi S.
    Avi SchwabAugust 23, 2015
    Barbacoa tacos were drool-worthy for real.
  • Melissa C.heart icon on user image
    Melissa CastilloMay 24, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing drinks and the food is awesome.
  • CantGet C.heart icon on user image
    CantGet CutzApril 24, 2016
    the steam beef on Friday and Saturday only
  • Andy V.
    Andy VJune 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Top drinks to try: the tamarindo, la casuela, el pepino....
  • Aylmer M.
    Aylmer MartinezDecember 8, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    As mayor.. I thought it would be appropriate to inform everyone .
  • Angelina M.
    Angelina MarieMay 1, 2015
    Hey Del Toro, you should join Freebie! The benefits are amazing for both you and me. Read more
  • Aylmer M.
    Aylmer MartinezNovember 7, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Pepino is my favorite, great drink selections
  • Sarah J.
    Sarah JanicekMay 18, 2013
    Excellente. Can't go wrong with tacos.
  • Bob D.heart icon on user image
    Bob DeGraffFebruary 17, 2017
    Good margaritas. Nightclub atmosphere.
  • Kathryn J.
    Kathryn JanicekMay 18, 2013
    Pepino Margarita... Must order. And I know my Rita's.
  • Catherine R.heart icon on user image
    All margaritas and guac safe bets.
  • Coatcheckgirl™heart icon on user image
    Coatcheckgirl™February 27, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Love it here .
  • Marlene
    MarleneSeptember 13, 2018
    Ormiga makes the best drinks!
  • Jacob D.heart icon on user image
    Jacob DeldottoJune 14, 2019
    Tacos and margs rock!
  • Cityvida Mobile
    Cityvida MobileApril 8, 2012
    Try the Pepino Margarita, delicious.
  • Leslie D.heart icon on user image
    Leslie DrishNovember 3, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They have the best margaritas ever!
  • Katie W.
    Katie WatersApril 22, 2016
    Love the margaritas!
  • dena j.
    dena jacksonJuly 6, 2013
    Pepino is everything!
  • Danielle S.heart icon on user image
    Danielle SinesJune 14, 2019
    Pepino & carne asada 😋
  • Christopher O.
    Christopher OrdanezNovember 17, 2011
    This joint has the best fish tacos I've ever eaten!
  • Maricela C.heart icon on user image
    enjoyed the cocktail drinks ;)
  • Fernando G.
    Fernando GamboaFebruary 20, 2014
    Their drinks
  • Marc C.
    Marc ChonechFebruary 14, 2014
    This place rocks!!!
  • Luis H.
    Luis HerreraFebruary 23, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Awesome fish tacos and guac'
  • Thelma
    ThelmaSeptember 2, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Watermelon margarita.
  • Nathan J.
    Nathan JokersJanuary 8, 2020
    Been here 5+ times
    No question. Polo adobado and pepino marg would make a perfect dinner.
  • Val
    ValMarch 20, 2019
    Súper tacos de carne asada! Y la berry jalapeño margarita 😋
  • Lizzy
    LizzyMay 18, 2014
    Micheladas ❤️
  • Meela P.
    Meela PalomxDecember 9, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    La Sandia Margaritas es delisciosa 
  • Val Q.
    Val QNovember 19, 2011
    Rasberry Mojito is muy delicioso!!
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