bartaco

1635 N Damen Ave, Chicago
(708) 740-8226

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Heron Splinter

Perfectly nice place with good drinks. I hated the QR code ordering system.

It took triple the amount of time to order compared to a waiter. It asked for a phone number. Blegh. We were some of the only people in the place, so it felt so dismissive having to order with a phone while the staff is right there, not busy at all.

My suggestion: Have the staff just take orders regularly and steer people towards using the online system by telling them it's a lot faster to send your order directly to the kitchen that way.

Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu! Very cool

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Abigail Stumeier

Absolutely love this place!! My husband and I go here often because we have an amazing time every single time! The best way to explain the atmosphere here is to describe the way you would feel at a bar at the beach. Very chill vibes. The bartenders are great. They all make an amazing drink every single time. Jess and the blonde girl (can’t remember her name) are super friendly and very attentive. And the food is great! Everything is so fresh and they use homemade syrups for their cocktails. Try the lobster ceviche and the fried oyster tacos. They’re delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lobster Ceviche

Ryan Wantland

Surprisingly delicious selection of tacos. Really cute ambiance and patio and they back it up with flavor.

Ioannis Sotirakos

Really flavorful tacos. The tables are wooden and in between the crevices they are quite disgusting so that could do with a good cleaning which is why it gets 3 stars

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Duck Birria w Broth, Lobster Ceviche

Christine Luri, Realtor

A friend and I hit the happy hour after work one day. The spicy margaritas were SO good! We really liked the tacos. We tried mushroom, duck, and the Baja fish. Everything was great! Tip: don’t skimp- get the large guac! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Baja Fish

lady ginger

I didn't eat, only went for drinks, but I loved it. Great atmosphere, loved the bar service - truly top notch. And the drinks were super yummy and reasonably priced. Definitely check then out!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

shivani

Cute spot and perfect for a group. Allows separate tabs without having to worry about splitting the bill.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Callan Cornett

My advice: Go to big star or L’Patron nearby for tacos. They are more fun and tastier. Bartaco’s design is nice but I found the rest of the experience uninspiring. The app order approach wasn’t great, the food was ok but the menu did not feel cohesive and, overall, seemed very overpriced. I wasn’t full after ordering 3 tacos but the food was so meh that I figured I’d snack at home or somewhere else.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 3

Service: 2

ana santamarina

I didn't eat, I had a lemonade and my companion had a drink. Nice place and delicious drinks. Anyway, I saw at a table that they served some tacos and they looked delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Deanna Fay

The food is delicious and the drinks are made fresh! Love this place and will be making this a regular place to dine!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adriana B.

I had a really great time at bar taco! The bartender was super kind and attentive. Will definitely be coming back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Scott Trotter

They do a solid job.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Naviah

Overly salty tacos. The seasonings completely overpowered whatever meat they served. Really basic fare with a clumsy interpretation of tacos. Good service and good atmosphere. Wouldn’t go for food, but they have a nice patio space.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

Jonathon Much

Great food and drinks. Love the QR code ordering system, makes everything pretty painless.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Street Corn, Baja Fish

Rex Accavallo

Great spot. Kinda cool you just order from your phone (scan QR on table) and can pay at the end when you’re done. Cool ordering experience and good food … most everything is gluten free

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free is no problem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

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