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

The bar is nice and the tables are far enough apart that you are not sitting in the next table's lap or hitting elbows. The server was cordial. She refilled our drinks but not water glasses. The music was very loud so the group at the bar were yelling to speak to one another. The guacamole has very good flavor and the serving was enough for 2. The size of the beer batter fish filet was excellent. The fish was seasoned but the batter wasn't. The fried avocado taco was...
February 2026
Im a foodie also love great attitude!! Me and my girlfriend sat at the Bar we had Susie the bartender she get 10 stars frome me and my partner.polite beautiful and caring is an understatement. My family owns a lot of restaurants and bars in NY city we are here looking to open some here in Chicago I can't wait to go back and try to steal Susie she knows how to sell her self and has the best attitude!! I appreciate her talking highly of the owner that empress the hell out...
September 2025
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

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La Vaca Margarita Bar

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