La Vaca Margarita Bar

1160 W 18th St, Chicago
(312) 829-1147

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Customers' Favorites

Spicy Mango Margarita w Tajin Rim
Pico De Gallo and Chips
Empanadas En Salsa Verde
Pitchers of Margaritas
Strawberry Jalapeño
Harrison Park Elote
Chicharron Carnitas
Quesadillas de Pollo
Two Al Pastor Taco
Tacos Carne Asada

Menu

Beer (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Modelo
Must be 21 to purchase.
Negra Modelo
Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona
Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona Familiar
Must be 21 to purchase.
Corona Light
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pacifico
Must be 21 to purchase.
Dos Equis
Must be 21 to purchase.
Victoria
Must be 21 to purchase.
Heineken
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas IPA
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas Pils
Must be 21 to purchase.
Lagunitas Lil Sumpin' Sumpin'
Must be 21 to purchase.
Pacifico - Tall Boy
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tecate - Tall Boy
Must be 21 to purchase.
Miller Lite
Must be 21 to purchase.

Micheladas (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Pura Chela
Choose cerveza, clamato, lime juice, tajin, ice, and hot sauce. Must be 21 to purchase.
Mango Michelada
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tamarindo Michelada
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tall Boy Michelada
Must be 21 to purchase.
Vaso Michelada
No beer. Must be 21 to purchase.
Valentina Bottle
Hot sauce. Must be 21 to purchase.
Tajin Bottle
Must be 21 to purchase.
Tirolo Straw
Tamarindo straw - Mexican candy. Must be 21 to purchase.

Pa'Picar
Guacamole and Chips
Carne Asada Fries
Fresh cut fries, carne asada, queso, chipotle mayo, and cilantro.
Nachos
Chips, refried beans, sour cream, chihuahua cheese, guacamole, and tomato. Pollo o carne asada.
Quesadillas con Guacamole
Cheese, Chicken or steak. Made with a flour tortilla.
Empanadas
Salsa verde y queso Cotija. chicken or spinach.
Harrison Park Elote
Corn on the cob, Cotija cheese, mayo, and chile.
Tostada Ceviche de Camaron
Tostada de Aguachile
Cueritos, Spicy Shrimp, and Avocado

Taco Boxes

TACO BOX
12 Tacos (Choose 3 Options) 2 Rice, 2 Beans, Green & Red Salsa and churros.

Los Pinches Tacos
La Vaca Taco
Chipotle carne asada, black bean crema, pickled onions, and cilantro.
Cerveza Taco
Beer battered fish, pepino, creamy avocado, coleslaw, and cilantro.
Lomito Taco
Ribeye, guacamole, grilled panela cheese, and cilantro.
Veggie Taco
Sauteed mushrooms, tomato, onions, garlic sauce, and cilantro.
Pollo Taco
Chipotle chicken, black bean crema, fried onions, cilantro, and Cotija cheese.
Big Boss Taco
Breaded shrimp, bacon, coleslaw, avocado, chipotle mayo, and cilantro. Cannot be made without bacon.
Pastor Taco
Marinated pork, grilled pineapple, and cilantro.
Pilsen Taco
Carne asada, cebolla, y cilantro.
Vegan Taco
Chickpeas, oatmeal, rice, bell peppers, avocado, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
El Green Taco
Fried avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo, queso, and spicy ranch.

Taco Extras

Lettuce
Tomato
Chihuahua Cheese
Sour Cream
Cilantro
Onion
Chipotle Sauce
Grilled Panela Cheese

Chingonerias
El Burro
Steak or chicken burrito, rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, sour cream, and cheese.
Flautas
Crispy rolled chicken or potato tacos, cabbage slaw, Cotija cheese, salsa roja, and creama.
Enchiladas
Enchiladas with Mole or salsa verde. Served with rice and beans.
Carne Asada
Served with beans, corn, grilled jalapeños & onions, guacamole, and tortillas.
Fajitas
Served with guacamole, rice, beans, and fajitas toppings
Vegetarian Fajitas
Served with Rice, Beans, Guacamole, and Fajitas Toppings. Please let us know if you are vegan.
Tortas
Pastor, Chicken, or Steak. Topped with refried beans, lettuce, tomato, avocado, cheese, and sour cream. Served with French fries.

Sides
Chips and Salsa
Rice
Refried Beans with cheese
Make vegan - ask for no cheese
Fries
Pico de Gallo and Chips
1/2 Aguacate
1/2 Avocado
Grilled Jalapeños
Large Green Salsa
no chips
Large Red Salsa
No Chips

Beverages

Horchata
Topo Chico
Strawberry Lemonade
Coke
Diet Coke
Sprite
Lemonade
Redbull
Sugar Free Redbull

Sweet Things

Churros
Flan

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Recent Reviews

Delicious tacos and horchata!! Super fast and friendly service around 7pm on a Monday.

Loved the spacious patio- other restaurants sometimes have tables very close together, but La Vaca's tables and chairs give you room to breathe!
July 2025
La Vaca Margarita Bar is the spot if you're lookin' for good food and drinks in a relaxed, fun atmosphere. The margaritas here are legit—super refreshing and hit the spot every time. I ordered the tacos al pastor and the guac, and both were bomb. The tacos were packed with flavor, and that smoky grilled pork was on point. The patio is a vibe, especially when the weather's nice, and it’s perfect for a hangout with friends. I spent about $40, which included a...
February 2025
Host/Managers/Server who ever is answering the phone are unprofessional, they take the phone off the line if you call in the evenings. Answering the phone for a to go food order is bare minimum stuff. I know it’s loud but don’t block callers who make +$100 dollar orders every time they call... Besides that, place is chill inside. Music is good, Food is great, drinks are decent.
Don’t order the steak, even tho it’s over $5 per taco they skimp out on the meat. Extremely...
February 2025

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La Vaca Margarita Bar

1160 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 829-1147