Lonesome Rose

2101 N California Ave, Chicago
(773) 770-3414

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Dustin Pickett

Fantastic waiter and delicious food!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ivy Lucier

Delicious! Highly recommend for vegans and meat eaters alike. Staff are super nice and the food comes out SO FAST.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chuck Gurden

Great food and service, only ding on atmosphere was the number of door dash/take out people gathering and being loud near our table. Will definitely return, just request a table away from the hostess stand.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Olivia

To preface, I really do enjoy their food, drinks, and ambience. Unfortunately the service at this location is abysmal. My family and I walked in for a late lunch on a beautiful sunny Sunday afternoon a couple of weeks ago. We intentionally chose to dine somewhere with outdoor seating. The host was immediately unfriendly, he somehow seemed bothered with us being there from the second we walked in. There were quite a few open tables outside, but he would not let us sit there because our party was too large (5 of us) and was unwilling to let us push two small tables together. No problem… we asked about the upstairs rooftop, which he failed to mention was an option. “It will be too sunny”…. Ok, let us be the judge of that? We told him we’d still like to check it out. He brought us upstairs begrudgingly where there were several large open tables, all in shade, because there is literally a canopy over the rooftop blocking the sun. It was clear he didn’t want us to dine there from the jump and I have no idea why. Our server also greeted us coldly. It felt like the whole staff was trained to make people feel like a burden that day. My whole family felt extremely put off by this experience

Rose Marshall

Has rapidly declined after being a longtime neighborhood favorite. Poor customer service from new staff, cold food, and unnecessary menu changes. Had to get up twice to get the attention of my waitstaff.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Vii Dixon

I left with a friend before the drinks even came. The server was extremely rude, made no eye contact, yet was friendlier to other customers. Overall was very unwelcoming and seemed to not want us there. My friend felt uncomfortable and so did i. We were also the only Black people there so maybe that’s why, but I did not feel comfortable being served somewhere where there was minimum kindness and respect.
The hostess was kind though!

Service: 1

Penelope Sosa

I really like the rooftop during happy hour! I thought the margarita slushy was delicious. The food isn’t mind blowing, but it’s tasty and the space is very cute. Semi-related, I did reach out twice to try and book the space for an event but they never got back to me 🤷🏼‍♀️

Merritt A

Truck Stop nachos w a side oh hot sauce. Best in the city.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

freddy mota

Tasty 😋

Cleary Puchley

Went to their rooftop for happy hour and it was amazing. Margs were strong and the queso was the best queso I’ve ever had in the city! I’m from Texas and didn’t think I could find anything as good but this place is a winner! Tacos are great, not super authentic Mexican but really amazing flavors and super fresh!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hudson Louie

Staff was courteous and the food was delicious! My only qualm would be it’s a tad overpriced for the portions of the food. I had the brisket barbacoa bowl and it was smaller than I hoped. It was really good though!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Brookes May

Sat at the bar for happy hour and enjoyed margs and insanely good and giant queso with chips. Loved it!

Red

These brisket fries I had were like a meal, so good, definitely would share as an appetizer next time with friends. Went for happy hour, loved the $8 frozen margarit, do the swirl! Bar tenders, think names were Shawn and Tyler, were great, if you ever go, ask Tyler something dumb, dude is hilarious! Great service, great time! Good place for a date or to hang with friends for sure!

Ben Reese

Quiet mexican restaurant with great food

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They were out of certain beverages on an early Friday evening, tacos are 5-6 bucks a piece but they completely crumble because they don’t double up on tortillas like you’re supposed to… also the toppings on the tacos are light they skimp out.. burrito as well very little meat. Overall you’re paying a premium for the vibe (bowls are small too, chips/guac $12…), they gave us warm water it wasn’t cooled and there was no ice.. plastic cups…service was decent but slow. Need paper towels in the bathrooms. Kitchen needs to be cleaner. No reservations online, but plenty of tables in person. Average experience, plenty of room for improvement.

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