Award-winning

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8

193 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.

An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.

Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(872) 241-9088
Website
https://kiegol.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Familia Mendoza Ramos
Catering
Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
Private party facilities
Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.

Location
5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Area
Uptown
Cross Street
Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago / Illinois
Mexican
Chicago
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kie-Gol-Lanee offers an authentic taste of Oaxacan cuisine with standout dishes like tamales and mole. Guests rave about the "incredible service," "fantastic menu," and "best mole north of the border." The lively atmosphere and "friendly staff" make it a favorite spot in Uptown for unforgettable dining experiences.

193 Reviews

J
Jack
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Attentive service, delicious food and drinks. A cozy spot with a low noise level where you can actually carry on a conversation over dinner.
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David
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely staff and delicious food. Can’t wait to go back!
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sara
VIP
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing & delicious! Bean dip was so good, not sure how it’s done! Had chicken and pork tamales, super yum. Then we had skirt steak, Cornish hen, masa & cactus special, diablo shrimp - all were really great, amazing flavors. Gave ambiance 4 - nothing wrong, just a comfortable little place, but don’t expect fancy (I prefer not fancy). Service was excellent- attentive but not overwhelming. Would absolutely recommend.
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Oscar
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very unique menu, excellent taste. Service was attentive & accommodating to larger party.
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Lee
Chicago
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just moved to Uptown and this restaurant was recommended by more than one person. They did not steer us wrong. Food was delicious! We will be back!
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Steve
VIP
Chicago
67 reviews
4.0
67 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Soups were delicious...pork chop a little dry....friendly attentive service
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Jacqueline
VIP
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great drinks! We highly recommend this restaurant.
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Sergio
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding service. Food and drinks were so authentic and delicious. This is my 4th time coming to Kie-Gol-Lanee. I give it 5 out 5 stars.
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Frank
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 5 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved it! The food, service and atmosphere were all great. I’ll be back.
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David
Chicago
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The margarita, the appetizer, the main dish and dessert was delicious. It was so good that I didn’t want to ruin the experience taking pictures. I’ll need to come back more frequently to try out the rest I wanted to try.
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FAQs

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 241-9088.

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown is rated 4.8 stars by 193 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

29 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross Street
Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
Area
Uptown
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Familia Mendoza Ramos
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Vegan

Website
https://kiegol.com/
Phone number
(872) 241-9088
Catering
Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
Private party facilities
Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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What 193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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Dining areas

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