La Vaca Margarita - Chicago

Place definitely gets busy around 8pm forward. Had a strawberry margarita on the rocks, it was decent. Had more strawberry syrup lime than tequila. Would I come back? Maybe.

I went with an old co worker and the place was live... The mixture of music was just right and the pitchers of margaritas were good... I can't wait to go back...

My initial experience at this restaurant and bar was rather disappointing. The ambiance was lackluster, and the patrons created an uncomfortable atmosphere. I started with chips and guacamole, but it lacked any discernible flavor. I also tried three different tacos: the asada, the cerveza, and al pastor. While they looked appealing on the plate for an Instagram photo, the taste was a major letdown. The meat and toppings lacked any distinct flavor. Each $5 taco fell short of my expectations. Additionally, the restroom was in dreadful condition, with graffiti-covered walls, a partially broken toilet, and a door situation that made exiting awkward. I cannot recommend this place to anyone. Save your money and dine elsewhere.

Extensive menu, friendly staff, outdoor seating was an option! It was a cute restaurant, and accommodating for a group of 8 on a Saturday afternoon. We got a plethora of tacos which were yum! Their salsas are pretty delicious. Horchata was definitely watered down, even after asking for light/no ice. Keep in mind there's a 3.5% service charge for using a credit card to pay, 20% gratuity added with parties 6+, and other similar items to keep in mind. Along with potential substitutions, these things are scattered in writing across the menu so be sure to take a good look. Overall, restaurant is in a great area! We would love to go back for their brunch.

A friend and I recently visited the bar for a little sit-down to enjoy Hispanic Heritage Month. The line was unbearably long and didn’t move much at all for the 20 minutes or so that we waited. They had an unnecessarily low occupancy limit, which caused everyone to wait so long. The crazy part is that it didn’t appear to be filled with many people inside the establishment.