An homage to the honky-tonk bars, Big Star is Chicago’s bourbon and beer-focused, taco-slinging, honky-tonk hangout and industry favorite, with two locations in Chicago’s Wicker Park and Wrigleyville neighborhoods. Offering new takes on authentic Mexican street food by Executive Chef-Partner Paul Kahan, house staples include al Pastor, Baja and Panza tacos using house-made tortillas, along with vegan and vegetarian options. The extensive bourbon program is unlike any other in the country and boasts 20 exclusive House Barrel selections straight from the heart of Kentucky. The taqueria’s eclectic soundtrack ranges from classic country to 70s rock & roll, selected and and spun by a musically talented bar staff.
Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Phone: (773) 235-4039
Website:
Hours
| Wednesday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday |
11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Saturday |
11:30 AM–12 AM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–11 PM |
| Monday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday |
11:30 AM–10 PM |
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: exploretock.com
Reviews
Laura Ryan
I dream about the nachos from here. As a nacho connoisseur, I would say that Big Star’s nachos are the best in the country. So good that we flew from Columbia, SC to Chicago and made a special trip to Big Star for a nacho and a margarita. The drinks are on point, the staff are always so nice, and the vibe is super fun and cool. Tacos are excellent as well, but these nachos are fire Definitely recommend.
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Alper Ekmekçi
Best Mexican in town. Tacos are around $5 each. Specifically shrimp and barbacoa beef tacos are strongly recommended. Happy hour 4-6pm (Sunday-thursday). Every Tuesday Buy 5 tacos, get 1 free.
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Ryan Ruiz
The micheladas were some of the best I’ve had and the tacos were awesome. A Chicago staple, would highly recommend if you have never been here.
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Cameron Goodwin-Schoen
Solid location with plenty of space when I went. I wish the tacos were a little larger for their price, but the options were good and I enjoyed the service.
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Emma Sipora Tyler
Pricey, but delicious tacos! Great patio ambience and summer cocktails ☀️My boyfriend has celiac disease and we experienced a bit of inconsistency with staff training/knowledge about gluten-free offerings, but in the end, our server was super helpful! Dedicated gluten-free fryer for the chips and lots of gfree taco options (all have handmade corn tortillas).The Al Pastor taco was definitely our fav!
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Red
Great food, fast service, nice hospitality, chill vibes. One of the best patios in wicker park and dog friendly too! Reservations and walk-ins welcome.
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Ashley Kumar
Food was amazing but I did find a hair in my taco last night. (I’m a dirty blonde and it was a dark long hair so I know it wasn’t mine).
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Andy Miller
We had high hopes for Big Star given its positive reviews, but unfortunately, our experience was far from enjoyable. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by an overpowering smell of sanitizer, which immediately set an off-putting tone for our meal.
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Cyndi Rivera
Pitcher of margaritas is the best, especially sitting out on th patio. The food is ok, ordered ceviche was mostly cucumbers. Service was great.
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Ivan Perez
Overall 5 Stars for the entire experience, there’s no special drinks or anything memorable about “drinking at big star”. Vegan and vegetarian food options are 10/10 however, I can appreciate when a place has options especially in modern and trendy Wicker Park. Fish tacos are fire!!! The outdoor patio is definitely a vibe during the summer. To-go margaritas and drinks at the window are way too expensive be for real. Service is decent, nice and efficient!
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