1. Frontera Grill
8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 256 tips and reviews
Geoff Kim: Mmm Mezcal Margarita is amazing - Del Marguey single village artisanal mescal (Oaxaca), 10 yr old Torres brandy, Peychaud bitters, limonada.
Kelly Briley: Go for the traditional margarita - perfectly tart!
Chelsea: Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time to avoid waiting in the long line! Tropical tuna ceviche is awesome and the summer margarita is AMAZING!
2. Mercadito
8.5
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 249 tips and reviews
CeceMelinda: The duck mole tacos are my favorite!!!! Try them and a mango margarita!
Angela: One of the best margaritas in the city, awesome guacamole, Shrimp enchiladas, roasted chicken, and Caramel flan. A must try if you love mexican!
Réjane T: Try the different salsas, so very good. Fish tacos are amaze, and their margaritas trick you into thinking you're drinking juice. SO GOOD.
3. Havana Grill & Mojito Bar
7.7
412 N Clark St (between W Hubbard St & W Kinzie St), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · River North · 63 tips and reviews
Jackie Frederick: Great mojitos and half priced pitchers on Fridays! Empanadas and ceviche were great
Heather Stuyvesant: Amazing food and mojitos! Highly recommend the guava mojitos. If you get plantain chips, ask for a side of mojo (pronounced moe-hoe) to dip in! You wont be disappointed!
Briah Rosa: The chicken dish with mashed sweet potatoes& plantanes is absolutely DELISH!! But the habanero sauce that comes with BE FOREWARNED it is extremely hot! A little truly goes a long way! Great mojitos!
5. Velvet Taco
8.8
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Near North Side · 120 tips and reviews
Carrie Collins: Had the fish and chips and pork belly. Both spot on with the flavors. Lively atmosphere, frozen margaritas, and great music complete the experience!
Adam: Nashville hot tofu taco is outstanding! The margaritas are also quite delicious!
Michael Haarala: Shrimp + Grits taco, loaded tots and a margarita = heaven.
7. Barrio
8.1
65 W Kinzie St, Chicago, IL
Lounge · Near North Side · 16 tips and reviews
David Laning: Sandwiches. Margaritas
Allison Letts: The margaritas are excellent. Overall, it’s delicious food but somewhat overpriced.
Lauren McSweeney: Salsa trio, steak tacos, nachos, corn chowder, Jalepeno cucumber margarita 🤤
8. Xoco
8.7
449 N Clark St (at W Illinois St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 360 tips and reviews
Anamaria Hernandez: Margarita was mehh but the Pepito Torta was yum! So buy the food and hit up a bar after for the drinks.
Madeline Gullett: The cherry margarita is so yummy!! Also loved the chips and salsa. There were vegetarian options too. Not many vegan options but I got the woodland mushroom without cheese and it was still great!
Joanna Flamm: So good, and counter service is the best! Margarita, chips and guacamole, choriqueso torta, churro with a chocolate shot, perfect dinner.
10. El Hefe
7.3
15 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL
Bar · Near North Side · 9 tips and reviews
Allison Kaminski: Best nachos I have ever had! The chips are super light & the toppings are top notch! Get the chicken or pork on top. Bulldog margarita (margarita topped off with a beer)is a MUST! Tacos are tasty too!
Heba-I-am: I wouldn't really eat over there. Margaritas are decent (and huge). Shots have cool names. Good for dancing (and meeting other singles). That's it though. Checking it out once is enough I guess
Chicity82: Tacos are ehhh. Guacamole however is Sensational. They take your bar seats away at 10, like literally remove you from your seats 😩. Get the Jalapeño Watermelon Margarita and black beans 👌🏾
12. Fogo de Chão
8.6
661 N La Salle Dr (at W Erie St), Chicago, IL
Brazilian Restaurant · River North · 132 tips and reviews
Aneta Allen: Expensive but eating the variety of meats and their sides with a mojito was about the best dinner I've had in forever.
Saulo: In BraSil we start drinking caipirinhas at least 30 min before eating, it will raise your appetite to skyscraper's top level allowing you to eat more than you can imagine
Patricio Kennedy: Try the bottom sirloin and don't forget about the amazing caipirinha, so good!
13. HUB 51
8.3
51 W Hubbard St (at Dearborn St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · Near North Side · 251 tips and reviews
Ana Gdelc: Try the Chiplotle Margarita!
Jennifer Straub: Pomegranate mojitos? Don't mind if I do. Also, if you're feeling like setting your diet aside, the nachos are insanely delicious. They're also enough to feed a small family.
Lauren Wisniewski: Pulled chicken nachos are incredible! As are the drinks-- I recommend the mojito pitchers.
Time Out Chicago: The best drink here is closest to a classic margarita: the Double DAAisy, well-balanced with Espolón tequila reposado, Cointreau, lime juice, orange and agave: http://tmoutchi.us/13EV7jr Read more.
Shannon Jeropke: Thriller ($13) No ones going to save you from the beast that is mezcal, velvet falernum, a tiki drink staple, apple juice and bitter lemon soda garnished with a torched lemon peel, rosemary and thyme.
Yana K.: Yummy tequila, awesome staff and an amazing time laten night :)