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Welcome to La Catrina

La Catrina is a charming Mexican restaurant located in Chicago, offering a cozy ambiance and delicious traditional dishes. With a focus on fresh ingredients and bold flavors, La Catrina serves up mouth-watering options like birria tacos and homemade guacamole. Customers rave about the attentive staff, affordable prices, and generous portion sizes. The menu also features a variety of vegetarian options, making it a great choice for all food preferences. Don't miss out on their signature cocktails and flavorful appetizers like queso fundido con chorizo. Overall, La Catrina is a must-visit spot for authentic Mexican cuisine in the Windy City.

La Catrina: Reviews & Ratings

Matt V.
Matt V.

Pretty good Mexican food in Chicago. I had the mole dinner. One of the best mole I've had! Great location too

Robyn H.
Robyn H.

Such a cute spot with good food! We went for an early dinner and was greeted/welcomed by very friendly staff. It's a smaller spot with quite a few tables indoor and I think there's seating at the bar. We received complementary Tortilla chips and salsa. I ordered some chips & guacamole for an app and the guac really hit the spot- it was seasoned perfectly! Definitely recommend ordering the guac. We ordered the cantarito (Tequila based cocktail) and a mango margarita. The marg u couldn't really taste any alcohol but it was very tasty and refreshing! You could really taste the tequila in the other cocktail! For dinner we had the birria tacos and I ordered 3 tacos (lengua/tongue, fish & tripa/tripe). The food was fresh and tasty- for the fish and tripa taco I had to add lemon and the salsa but that lengua was perfect! It didn't need anything Definitely my fav! The birria tacos had a bit of a bite- u get this chilli powder on the side to add to the soup. The taco itself was stuffed with lamb meat and cheese. So yummy and filling! We couldn't finish our meals and took the rest home. Definitely had a great time here. The staff is very attentive, super friendly and lively! We'll be back to try the other food *there's street parking, we were lucky and found parking easily but I can see it getting harder as it gets late **our bill came to about $95 including tip

Nanci G.
Nanci G.

This place is great! The only down part is it's too small they deserve a bigger restaurant! Although, we didn't see the patio, we went while it was cold. Went here because we saw a video on Instagram and were intrigued! The drinks are super good, I got the Paloma the little hornitos bottle is so cute. My boyfriend went for a michelada, both delicious! I went with a shrimp taco and a steak tostada both good. My partner got the mole burrito, his was great. We both agreed to come here again. Service was attentive. The music was a little loud when we went. When we were at the register to pay who I believe to be the owner came from the back asked how everything was and gave us a free shot. Lovely. Recommend. I think they even have a mimosa brunch

Jazzmine R.
Jazzmine R.

Staff/ ambiance: Location was perfect. Super clean and friendly staff upon entry, was warmly greeted and seated right away. Thankfully we got there before there was a huge wait. Let me tell you, the wait is SO worth it. Comida: The drinks we ordered were absolutely delicious and beautiful!!! The appetizer, queso fundido con chorizo was SO flavorful, with a little spice and lots of Oort gooey cheesiness in a warm tortilla. Ugh it was perfection. If I could have this everyday I would!! Amazing! My friend and I orders two tacos each and they were very filling and the portions were huge. Like we could not finish. But they were so freaking good!!!! I just cannot get over that I waited this long to try this place. I highly recommend for good food, comfy ambiance and delicious drinks!!!! Pricing: Superrrrr affordable!! Like does not brand the bank at all.the portions are huge too, so like expect leftover. So worth it!!! Cannot waitttttt to go back!!!

Vanity H.
Vanity H.

Came here with my friend for their Happy Hour which was pretty nice. Walking in you are greeted by the hostess and seated right away ( we had reservations). It is really small in there but it's a cite corner mexican spot. The lime margs were $5 for HH which is an amazing price! They were tasty and I definitely would've drunk more if my friend was in that mood haha. The guy there actually gave us TWO complimentary shots! He asked is if it was our first time there which it was. That was soo nice of him and much appreciated! I ordered the birria tacos which were really good. If this place wasn't a little too out the way I'd definitely come back again!

Christopher D.
Christopher D.

This place easily has some of the best tacos. The lengua is super soft and delicious. The al pastor is by far the best I've ever had in my life - the flavor was amazing, and the pork was coated. The carne asada was super tender and melted in my mouth. And the cecina was incredible! They have tons of larger cocktails here with slightly hefty price tags, but they're very boozy which is a fair trade. My only complaint is the refried beans - they were a little thin, but they tasted good otherwise. I will definitely be back.

Jennifer D.
Jennifer D.

If you ever wanted to have solid Mexican food and enjoy happy hour Tuesday to Thursday, this is the spot for you. The taco birria was so appetizing and this was the first time I had garbanzos in the mix. There was an abundance of meat in it too and overall the portions for this restaurant were very impressive for what you are paying and they don't short you on the quality either. Definitely try the mole burrito if you decide to stop by. Enjoyed a bunch of leftovers the next day.

Jazz S.
Jazz S.

Wow we usually go to Pilsen for tacos but we were in this area and stopped by at this hole in the wall joint and we're SO blown away by the tacos! There was no one eating inside when we got there so we were a little worried, but they came out with great complimentary chips and salsa (a relic of the past). Service was good and prices were reasonable, most importantly the food was a lot and bomb. We'll be back!

Location

  • La Catrina
    3924 W Diversey Ave Chicago, IL 60647 Hotline: (773) 772-9566

Welcome to La Catrina, a delightful Mexican restaurant located in Chicago, IL. Known for its authentic flavors and warm ambiance, La Catrina offers a wide range of delicious dishes that will satisfy your cravings for Mexican cuisine.

With a menu full of tempting options such as guacamole and chips, nachos, chicharrones, and chicken wings, La Catrina caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians. The breakfast menu features mouth-watering dishes like chilaquiles with steak and eggs, making it a perfect spot for a hearty meal any time of day.

But it's not just the food that makes La Catrina stand out—it's also the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. Customers rave about the friendly service and cozy setting of the restaurant, making it a great place to enjoy a meal with friends and family.

Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing beverage like horchata or a flavorful cocktail like the cantarito, La Catrina has something for everyone. And with options for outdoor seating and takeout, you can enjoy your favorite Mexican dishes wherever you are.

So why not indulge in some delicious Mexican cuisine at La Catrina? With its rave reviews and tempting menu options, this restaurant is a must-visit for food lovers in Chicago.