Award-winning

Tzuco

4.7

806 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, Tzuco, helmed by the Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offers a blend of authentic Mexican flavors and sophisticated French techniques. Named after Chef Gaytán’s hometown, Huitzuco, the restaurant boasts a menu rich in ceviche, seafood, and traditional Mexican dishes, served in a spacious dining room, lively bar, lounge, and an all-weather outdoor terrace.

Tzuco’s captivating interiors, designed by the acclaimed Cadena + Asociados Concept Design, tell a story of Chef Gaytán's heritage with preserved materials from Mexico and handcrafted furnishings, ensuring guests not only savor exquisite dishes but also relish an immersive cultural experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 374-8995
Website
http://www.tzuco.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Carlos Gaytán

Location
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Area
River North (Chicago)
Cross Street
W Superior St. and N State St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Dog Friendly

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Experiences

New Year's Eve at Tzuco
US$120.00 per person
31 Dec 2024 only
Welcome 2025 with an extraordinary New Year’s Eve at Tzuco, crafted by the renowned Chef Carlos Gaytán. Embark on a culinary journey through an artfully curated three-course menu that celebrates the rich flavors of Mexico with a modern twist. Enhance your experience with optional cocktail or wine pairings, thoughtfully designed to complement each dish. Reserve your table today for a memorable start to the New Year! Optional Wine Pairing 55 Course Menu 120

What 806 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Chicago
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tzuco is a vibrant culinary gem in Chicago, offering "amazing food" and "incredible service" in a beautifully designed space. The restaurant seamlessly blends traditional Mexican flavors with contemporary techniques. Highlights include the "exceptional" tetela and "fabulous" octopus. Despite occasional service hiccups, Tzuco's "fantastic" dining experience keeps guests coming back.

806 Reviews

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Vincent
Chicago
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Christmas Eve outstanding service and delicious meals, must try the mussels.
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Ally
VIP
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a 10/10 experience, especially the snowman dessert
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JOSE JULIAN
Mexico City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Increíble experiencia, atención esmerada, sabores nuevos en preparaciones conocidas, magia en el paladar!!
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Yolanda
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was outstanding! I would recommend it to everyone looking for Mexican Cuisine!!!
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Caitlin
Denver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
While we enjoyed the atmosphere and the ambience, we felt our server was extremely inattentive and made our experience a lot worse. As someone with allergies it was extremely difficult to order with this server as it seemed he didn’t know the menu and was unsure about allergens. In addition to this, many of the dishes on the menu contain allergens but they are not listed which is misleading and dangerous for people with allergies.
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Reginald
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Third time the charm, that is how many times we ate at this restaurant. The food is mouth watering, everything on the menu is delicious.
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Victoria
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible taste, ambience and service. Definitely a must try and come to often.
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Ari
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and the waiters/staff were very professional and helpful in recommending drinks and dishes.
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JoseLuis
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent at all levels . Viva México Use to top notch Peruvian cuisine… a phenomenal experience , 1st time , not last . I like my beer w seafood, I would encourage to have a good either Corona or lagunitas alcohol free. Felicitaciones al staff y al Chef !!! Feliz Navidad!!
TzucoResponded 4 days ago
Thanks for visiting us, JoseLuis! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time at Tzuco. It's wonderful to know that our diverse menu has impressed you and that you appreciated our Peruvian cuisine and beer selection. We always strive to provide a memorable experience and we're glad we could do that for you. We look forward to welcoming you back for more festive occasions. Felicitaciones a todos por su excelente experiencia. Feliz Navidad!
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Patricia
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service by Angela! Thank you! Great food! Good ambience!
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Tzuco is rated 4.7 stars by 806 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

25 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 28 times today

Experiences are available.

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross Street
W Superior St. and N State St.
Area
River North (Chicago)
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive Chef
Carlos Gaytán
Additional
Dog Friendly

Website
http://www.tzuco.com/
Phone number
(312) 374-8995

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Tzuco

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New Year's Eve at Tzuco

Appetizers

Caesar SaladUS$15.00

GuacamoleUS$15.00

MejillonesUS$25.00

Papas ZamoranasUS$18.00

Pulpo EnamoradoUS$26.00

Shrimp AguachileUS$22.00

Steak TartarUS$24.00

TetelaUS$15.00

TlacoyoUS$14.00

Mayan CevicheUS$22.00

Tuna CevicheUS$22.00

Queso FundidoUS$24.00

Heirloom TomatoesUS$22.00

Onion SoupUS$14.00

Mains

BarbacoaUS$39.00

Chile RellenoUS$26.00

Cochinita PibilUS$38.00

Dry Aged Rib EyeUS$120.00

NY Carne asadaUS$64.00

Tzuco BurgerUS$29.00

Costillas de ResUS$42.00

A la VeracruzanaUS$95.00

Salmon MayaUS$42.00

Sides

BroccoliniUS$18.00

EsquitesUS$14.00

Kids QuesadillasUS$5.00

Pommes FritesUS$12.00

Desserts

GiandujaUS$16.00

Guanábana/ AguacateUS$14.00

MaízUS$18.00

Guava PlavovaUS$16.00

SnowmanUS$19.00

Ice Cream

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Diners' Choice Awards

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