bartaco
1635 N Damen Ave, Chicago
(708) 740-8226
Customers' Favorites
Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce – to-Go
New Pistachio Cauliflower Taco
Chile-Lime Shrimp 4 Pack
Glazed Pork Belly Bowl
Chile-Lime Shrimp Taco
Guac Roja Verde Chips
Roja Hot Sauce Bottle
Roasted Half Chicken
Guacamole and Chips
Duck Birria w Broth
Featured items
plantains
fried plantains tossed in salt and cayenne pepper. (680 cal)
key lime pie
key lime custard, graham cracker crust, topped with house-made vanilla whipped cream and lime zest. our version of this classic is served in a jar. (680 cal )
glazed pork belly bowl
cured and braised pork belly marinated in a sweet and mildly spicy arbol chili sauce. topped with: cilantro, pickled red onions. (690 cal)
chile-lime shrimp 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
spicy and tangy chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright vegetable escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa macha (440 cal)
quesadilla
(300 cal)
esquites (corn off the cob)
sweet corn kernels tossed with cotija cheese in a creamy and tangy mayonnaise sauce and topped with cayenne
(280 cal)
pork belly 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
braised pork belly caramelized in a sweet arbol chile glaze, topped with cilantro and pickled red onions (1200 cal)
sesame ribeye 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantro (520 cal)
tres leches
three milk soaked vanilla sponge cake topped with house-made whipped cream, caramel sauce and toasted coconut.
(570 cal )
spiced chicken verde bowl
chicken in chile and herb marinade topped with aguacate salsa. (370 cal )
spiced chicken verde 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
diced chicken in chile and herb marinade topped with a fresh avocado salsa (400 cal)
sesame ribeye bowl
shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantro. (450 cal)
baja fish 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
spicy tempura battered cod served over chipotle slaw. topped with: cilantro, onion (600 cal)
small guacamole + chips
hand-mashed avocado, lime juice, serrano chiles, onions, and cilantro.
churros
fried dough tossed with sugar and cinnamon, served with chocolate and vanilla sauces (600 cal)
duck birria w/ broth
tender shredded duck with oaxaca and cotija cheeses in a crispy corn tortilla shell served with a birria-style duck broth for dipping (380 cal)
large guacamole + chips
hand-mashed avocado, lime juice, serrano chiles, onions, and cilantro.
ahi tuna takato 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
ancho-crusted tuna, asian slaw, thai basil vinaigrette, soy glaze, lettuce shell (served chilled) (560 cal)
chicken tortilla soup
rustic chicken tortilla soup with corn, roasted poblano, topped with oaxaca cheese,tortilla chips and cilantro.
(380 cal)
roasted duck bowl
duck thighs dry rubbed then slow roasted, shredded and topped with a tamarind glaze + caramelized onions,
and served over rice with a fresh pepper salad. (470 cal)
not tacos
esquites (corn off the cob)
sweet corn kernels tossed with cotija cheese in a creamy and tangy mayonnaise sauce and topped with cayenne
(280 cal)
plantains
fried plantains tossed in salt and cayenne pepper. (680 cal)
tuna poke
raw tuna, red & green onion, radish, crispy ginger, and avocado, tossed in a poke dressing, topped with toasted sesame seeds & pickled cucumber. (490 cal)
small guacamole + chips
hand-mashed avocado, lime juice, serrano chiles, onions, and cilantro.
duck birria w/ broth
tender shredded duck with oaxaca and cotija cheeses in a crispy corn tortilla shell served with a birria-style duck broth for dipping (380 cal)
chicken tortilla soup
rustic chicken tortilla soup with corn, roasted poblano, topped with oaxaca cheese,tortilla chips and cilantro.
(380 cal)
ceviche
fresh, bright and citrusy cod + shrimp ceviche with a slight heat from serrano peppers and cayenne, resting on
creamy avocado with a slightly sharp note from onion + roma tomato. (340 cal)
roasted half chicken
salt and pepper rub; garlic and rosemary. (440 cal)
salsa verde + chips
a spicy green salsa with charred veggies + tomatillos. ( 260 cal)
small trio
a small portion of hand-mashed guacamole with our spicy red salsa + spicy green salsa w/ charred veggies + tomatillos, served w/ tortilla chips
large kale caesar
fresh, vibrant kale salad tossed with a lemony caesar dressing, topped cotija cheese and toasted gluten free breadcrumbs
(240 cal)
street corn
grilled corn brushed with elote mayonnaise and topped with grated cotija cheese and cayenne pepper. (240 cal)
chopped salad
chopped romaine, pickled carrots, crushed tortilla chips, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado, and a cilantro-lime vinaigrette.
(480 cal)
spicy cucumber salad
cucumbers tossed in garlic, red pepper flakes, cilantro and rice wine vinegar. (70 cal)
black beans with sofrito
black beans stewed in a tomato, garlic, onion sofrito. (240 cal)
tajin pineapple
fresh pineapple, sprinkled with tajin + served with a wedge of lime (110 cal)
large guacamole + chips
hand-mashed avocado, lime juice, serrano chiles, onions, and cilantro.
salsa roja + chips
a spicy red salsa with charred veggies + tomatillos (260 cal)
soft tortillas
(90 cal)
small kale caesar
fresh, vibrant kale side salad tossed with a lemony caesar dressing, topped cotija cheese and toasted gluten free breadcrumbs (120 cal)
steamed brown rice
steamed and salted. (250 cal)
kimchi
spicy Korean style condiment with Nappa Cabbage, carrot and green onion. (45 cal)
large trio
a large portion of hand-mashed guacamole with our spicy red salsa + spicy green salsa w/ charred veggies + tomatillos, served w/ tortilla chips
(830 cal)
pork posole
a rich pork stew simmered with mild guajillo chilis, hominy and garlic, topped with a salad of cabbage, jalapeno, lime, onion and cilantro (260 cal)
taco packs (4 tacos)
pork belly 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
braised pork belly caramelized in a sweet arbol chile glaze, topped with cilantro and pickled red onions (1200 cal)
sesame ribeye 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantro (520 cal)
spiced chicken verde 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
diced chicken in chile and herb marinade topped with a fresh avocado salsa (400 cal)
baja fish 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
spicy tempura battered cod served over chipotle slaw. topped with: cilantro, onion (600 cal)
chile-lime shrimp 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
spicy and tangy chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright vegetable escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa macha (440 cal)
duck 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
duck thighs dry rubbed then slow roasted, shredded and topped with a tamarind glaze, caramelized onions,
and cilantro (520 cal)
mushroom 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
herb marinated and roasted wild mushroom blend topped with a roasted poblano chile sauce and queso fresco (560 cal)
seared chorizo 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
Argentinian style spiced and seared ground pork finished with sweet onion, fresh cilantro and a smoky red chimichurri sauce. (1080 cal)
cauliflower 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
roasted tender cauliflower topped with a smokey, nutty, spicy piquillo romesco sauce and onions and cilantro (800 cal)
falafel 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
herbed chickpea fritter served over a traditional greek-style tzatziki w/ sriracha
topped with: cilantro (800 cal)
crispy oyster 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
shucked and fried oyster served over a remoulade sauce (520 cal)
ahi tuna takato 4 pack
(four tacos per serving)
ancho-crusted tuna, asian slaw, thai basil vinaigrette, soy glaze, lettuce shell (served chilled) (560 cal)
#bartacosecret slow roasted pork 4 pack
(four tacos per serving) mustard rubbed and slow roasted pork shoulder with a southern-style cabbage slaw and finished with a tangy Carolina-style mustard sauce
taco packs (8 tacos)
pork belly 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
braised pork belly caramelized in a sweet arbol chile glaze, topped with cilantro and pickled red onions (2400 cal)
baja fish 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
spicy tempura battered cod served over chipotle slaw. topped with: cilantro, onion (1200 cal)
ahi tuna takato 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
ancho-crusted tuna, asian slaw, thai basil vinaigrette, soy glaze, lettuce shell (served chilled)(840 cal)
sesame ribeye 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantro (1040 cal)
chile-lime shrimp 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
spicy and tangy chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright vegetable escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa macha (880 cal)
spiced chicken verde 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
diced chicken in chile and herb marinade topped with a fresh avocado salsa (800 cal)
mushroom 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
herb marinated and roasted wild mushroom blend topped with a roasted poblano chile sauce and queso fresco
(1120 cal)
seared chorizo 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
Argentinian style spiced and seared ground pork finished with sweet onion, fresh cilantro and a smoky red chimichurri sauce. (2160 cal)
duck 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
duck thighs dry rubbed then slow roasted, shredded and topped with a tamarind glaze, caramelized onions,
and cilantro (1140 cal)
crispy oyster 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
shucked and fried oyster served over a remoulade sauce (840 cal)
falafel 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
herbed chickpea fritter served over a traditional greek-style tzatziki w/ sriracha
topped with: cilantro (1600 cal)
cauliflower 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving)
roasted tender cauliflower topped with a smokey, nutty, spicy piquillo romesco sauce and onions and cilantro
(1600 cal)
#bartacosecret slow roasted pork 8 pack
(eight tacos per serving) mustard rubbed and slow roasted pork shoulder with a southern-style cabbage slaw and finished with a tangy Carolina-style mustard sauce
rice bowls
glazed pork belly bowl
cured and braised pork belly marinated in a sweet and mildly spicy arbol chili sauce. topped with: cilantro, pickled red onions. (690 cal)
ahi tuna bowl
ancho-crusted tuna, asian slaw, thai basil vinaigrette, soy glaze, topped with: toasted sesame seeds. (510 cal)
spiced chicken verde bowl
chicken in chile and herb marinade topped with aguacate salsa. (370 cal )
roasted duck bowl
duck thighs dry rubbed then slow roasted, shredded and topped with a tamarind glaze + caramelized onions,
and served over rice with a fresh pepper salad. (470 cal)
mushroom bowl
herb marinated and roasted wild mushroom blend topped with a roasted poblano chile sauce and queso fresco (470 cal)
cauliflower bowl
roasted tender cauliflower topped with a smokey, nutty,spicy piquillo romesco sauce served over rice with a fresh pepper salad (410 cal)
seared chorizo bowl
Argentinian style spiced and seared ground pork finished with sweet onion, fresh cilantro and a smoky red chimichurri sauce (710 cal )
chile-lime shrimp bowl
spicy and tangy chile-lime marinated shrimp resting on a crisp and bright vegetable escabeche and finished with a zesty pepita salsa macha (410 cal)
sesame ribeye bowl
shaved ribeye beef marinated in a sweet sesame-soy sauce, topped with spicy kimchi and cilantro. (450 cal)
#bartacosecret slow roasted pork bowl
mustard rubbed and slow roasted pork shoulder with a southern-style cabbage slaw and finished with a tangy Carolina-style mustard sauce
kids menu
quesadilla
(300 cal)
steak taco w/ cheese
(150 cal)
crispy fish taco
(110 cal)
kids tray
(serves one)
quesadilla, corn wheels, fruit skewer, choice of taco. (630 cal)
chicken taco w/ cheese
(160 cal)
roasted chicken
(160 cal)
kids guacamole + chips
(300 cal)
oaxaca cheese snack
(270 cal)
kids corn
(150 cal)
steamed broccoli
(110 cal)
kids avocado
(80 cal)
fruit skewer
(20 cal)
cucumbers
(35 cal)
family packs
family pack
choose any 2 taco fillings (makes 16 tacos) + 3 sides. family pack comes with salsa verde + chips. additonal taco fillings, sides + extras available.
roasted chicken pack
dessert
key lime pie
key lime custard, graham cracker crust, topped with house-made vanilla whipped cream and lime zest. our version of this classic is served in a jar. (680 cal )
churros
fried dough tossed with sugar and cinnamon, served with chocolate and vanilla sauces (600 cal)
tres leches
three milk soaked vanilla sponge cake topped with house-made whipped cream, caramel sauce and toasted coconut.
(570 cal )
beverages
coca cola (mexico)
(150 cal)
diet coke
(0 cal)
sprite (mexico)
(160 cal)
fanta orange (mexico)
(160 cal)
beverages
grapefruit ginger agua fresca
(90 cal)
pomegranate limonada
(170 cal)
coca cola (mexico)
(150 cal)
nojito
(60 cal)
topo chico
(0 cal)
diet coke
(0 cal)
fresh squeezed limeade
(160 cal)
ginger mint tea
(190 cal)
fresh squeezed lemonade
(160 cal)
izze blackberry
(130 cal)
richard's rainwater
(0 cal)
arnold palmer
(430 cal)
sprite (mexico)
(160 cal)
izze grapefruit
(120 cal)
izze clementine sparkling juice
(160 cal)
kids beverages
fanta orange (mexico)
(160 cal)
togo extras
pineapple habanero hot sauce - to go
classic habanero heat with a touch of sweet pineapple (0 cal )
jalapeno hot sauce - to go
spirited jalapeno enhanced with garlic and bay (0 cal )
roja hot sauce - to go
rustic piquillo peppers with spicy warmth from cumin and clove (0 cal )
utensils
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Recent Reviews
Tacos were good but the service left something to be desired. Our server was attentive and kind, but there were a lot of mixups. We had to flag down the waiter offering our ceviche to the wrong table, my companion who doesn’t drink was served alcohol instead of her mocktail, and my vegetarian tacos came mixed with my friend’s meat tacos on one plate. They were also unable to separate checks and could only split it down the middle.
May 2025
Nice atrium bar - and available outdoor seating when the weather is agreeable. Came at lunch time on a Sunday and was able to get a bar seat as all the tables were booked. It was a busy weekend, but they were a bit understaffed. However the let us know we should expect a bit of a wait for food - and we were not in a rush, so all good!
May 2025
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...
October 2024
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