Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

4.5

668 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

Good for groups
Lively
Great for happy hour

From the minds of Adolfo Garcia (Son of a Butcher, Pearl Tavern) and long-time restaurateur, Phil Stefani, comes Broken English Taco Pub. Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, Broken English is steps away from Millennium Park, and in the center of the new vibrant hotel and residential area.

On the name, Garcia says, “I speak English with my friends, and I often find myself mixing in Spanish words because there are some phrases that simply don’t translate to English. This happens in many other languages and cultures, but that is what makes the name ‘Broken English’ fun – it is part of our daily slang.”

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(312) 929-3601
Website
http://www.tacopub.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Frank Valdez
Catering
FIESTA TIME!<br />Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
Private party facilities
Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.

Location
75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601
Area
Downtown / Loop
Cross Street
N. Michigan Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Red Line, Blue Line, Brown Line, Purple Line, Orange Line, Green Line, CTA #3,CTA #146, CTA #147, CTA #151
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

What 668 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Broken English Taco Pub on Lake Street offers a vibrant, lively atmosphere with "seriously the best tacos" and "phenomenal service." Patrons love the "fun environment," delicious food, and attentive staff. While it can be noisy, the quick service, flavorful dishes, and great drinks make it a must-visit spot for taco enthusiasts.

668 Reviews

V
Vanessa
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tomas was an awesome waiter. He was quick and helpful, offering to get us the 6 pack when we landed on 2 tacos each to save us a couple dollars. We said we were on a tight schedule and we were somehow in and out in maybe 40 mins total. Might have been 30. The tacos were also great. Al Pastor de Pollo and Carnitas killed. Tacos are overstuffed and therefore appropriately priced. Had to eat some of the eat out of them at first in order to pick up and eat. At the end when I said I was taking my guests to their first architecture boat tour, he shared his enthusiasm even after 10 years here and psyched them up. Thanks for a great quick meal.
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Anna
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place was so much fun and the food was delicious! We definitely want to come back next time we are back in Chicago.
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Susan
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 31 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Very fun place to grab a delicious bite to eat on our way to Nederlander Theater. Quirky combinations of potato tacos and vegetable ones alongside the traditional chicken and beef for a fabulous Thursday night price. Upbeat vibe and the server was attentive and friendly
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Sarah
Tallahassee
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
They brought a wrong drink and wrong tacos. They didn’t have enough workers. The food was good. It was confusing that everything was on the same plate.
Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 9 November 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Sarah! We're glad you enjoyed the food, but it is unfortunate there was a mix up with the delivery of your order. We’d love to have you back in again soon so we can show you a better experienc.
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Mallory
South Dakota
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing brunch!!! Great atmosphere, service, drinks and food. Bottomless Mimosa is with mango juice, which i love! Server was so nice and fun! Food was amazing and HUGE portions! We had 3 ppl with us and totally shared.
Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 9 November 2024
Thanks for the fantastic review, Mallory! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed our brunch, the atmosphere, and those delicious bottomless mimosas. It's great to know our team made your experience fun. We can't wait to welcome you back for more tasty moments!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have a great experience. Our server recognized us from the week before and was very friendly. Got the pitcher of margs and chips and queso + guac to start. Everything was excellent. Ended with a steak quesadilla which was wonderful. We are making this our weekly margarita spot
Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 9 November 2024
Thanks for the fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us and that our team made you feel welcome. We can’t wait to see you again for more margs and those delicious steak quesadillas! Cheers to your new weekly tradition!
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Zack
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 17 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tacos were fast and delicious! Our waitress was attentive and friendly. We all enjoyed our meal.
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Claudia
Chicago
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 12 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The tacos were fabulous! Great taste and so tender. Thomas our server was phenomenal. Lively atmosphere. Teas were kinda expensive $12 for two bottles . Definitely would go back .
Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 8 November 2024
Claudia, we're thrilled to hear you loved the tacos and enjoyed Thomas's service! We appreciate your feedback on the tea pricing and will take it into consideration. Looking forward to welcoming you back for more delicious bites and a lively atmosphere!
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Kristin
Orlando
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 10 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was in town for a conference and our group decided to check out Broken English Taco Pub. The vibe was so fun. Colorful and lovely decor, super kind staff (we started in a table and then we asked and they moved us to a big plush booth once it opened up - they were very busy). Our waiter was full of character and we loved chatting with him here and there throughout the meal. Our food came quickly (large portions - we got the nachos as an appetizer for four people and it was gigantic - we could not finish it). Our dinners (tacos and quesadillas) was perfect. I would come back here again and again.
Broken English Taco Pub - Lake StreetResponded on 8 November 2024
Kristin, we’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your visit! It’s fantastic that you loved the atmosphere, service, and delicious food. Your kind words about our staff and the nachos will surely bring smiles to the team. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another great experience!
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Nadine
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I ordered the al pastor de pollo/chicken tacos and they were delicious! I would've loved some extra heat, but it was just enough spice to give great flavor. I came in for lunch on a weekday and it wasn't super crowded, the staff was very friendly and attentive. The vibes overall were great as the decor was very cute and the drinks were fantastic!
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FAQs

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 929-3601.

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street is rated 4.5 stars by 668 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 34 times today

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Google Map for Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

75 E Lake St, Chicago, IL 60601

Additional information

Cross Street
N. Michigan Ave.
Area
Downtown / Loop
Hours of Operation
Mon, Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Taco Pub Open Tue–Thu 11:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Brunch & Drink Specials Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Kitchen Hours Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Red Line, Blue Line, Brown Line, Purple Line, Orange Line, Green Line, CTA #3,CTA #146, CTA #147, CTA #151
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Frank Valdez
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.tacopub.com/
Phone number
(312) 929-3601
Catering
FIESTA TIME!<br />Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.
Private party facilities
Book a private event, a venue buyout, or reserve an area for your corporate & social parties and group dining needs. Our planners will help you design customized party menus with in-house catering, choose unique beverage packages with specialty cocktails, and create an elevated entertainment experience for your guests.

Broken English Taco Pub - Lake Street

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What 668 people are saying

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