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Old Pueblo Cantina
Master Critic Reviews (4 Lists)
Old Pueblo Cantina
8.4
Old Pueblo Cantina is Ballyhoo Hospitality’s Sonoran-inspired spot where mesquite-grilled tacos, cheese crisps, and fruit-forward margaritas anchor a polished but relaxed room. It’s a Lincoln Park favorite for later-evening tacos and drinks when you want something more refined than a taqueria but still casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sonoran Cheese Crisp, Mesquite-Grilled Carne Asada Tacos, Shrimp and Green Chile Cheese Crisp
Scores:
Value: 6.7
Service: 8.4
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 8.9
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 8
What makes it special: A Sonoran-style cantina from Ballyhoo Hospitality where mesquite-grilled tacos and cheese crisps headline.
Who should go: Date-night and small-group diners wanting polished Sonoran tacos.
When to visit: Later weekend evenings for a buzzed dining room without full bar chaos.
What to order: Sonoran Cheese Crisp, Carne Asada Tacos, a seasonal margarita pitcher.
Insider tip: Ask for the patio when weather cooperates—it’s one of Webster Avenue’s coziest late-night corners.
Old Pueblo Cantina
8.5
Old Pueblo Cantina brings Sonoran-style tacos and flour tortillas to a polished Webster Avenue room that reads more date-night than dive. With well over a thousand combined Google and Yelp reviews and frequent guide coverage, it’s the neighborhood’s most cited spot when people want higher-end tacos with a bar program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sonoran Cheese Crisp, Carne Asada Tacos, Fish Tacos on House-Made Tortillas
Scores:
Value: 6.8
Service: 8.6
Consistency: 8.7
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 8.4
Cultural Relevance: 8.2
What makes it special: A Sonoran-inspired cantina where handmade tortillas and cheese crisps make tacos feel a bit more polished.
Who should go: Taco lovers wanting a sit-down, cocktail-friendly night out.
When to visit: Prime evenings for full bar energy or early weeknights for easier tables.
What to order: Share the Sonoran cheese crisp, then carne asada and fish tacos.
Insider tip: Treat the tortillas like a star—plan on at least one flour-based taco per person.
Old Pueblo Cantina
8.6
Old Pueblo Cantina is a Sonoran-style neighborhood cantina where house-made flour tortillas, mesquite-grilled meats, and a deep agave list meet a tightly timed daily Happy HORA. Locals treat it as the go-to Lincoln Park spot for margaritas, cheese crisps, and tacos on the patio when they want something livelier and more polished than a basic taco joint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cheese Crisp, Carne Asada, Shrimp Tacos
Scores:
Value: 6.9
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 9
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: Sonoran-style tacos and margaritas with a focused daily Happy HORA.
Who should go: Margarita and taco fans wanting a polished cantina.
When to visit: Weekday Happy HORA 4:30–5:30pm for best value.
What to order: Cheese Crisp, Carne Asada, Shrimp Tacos.
Insider tip: Target the patio during Happy HORA for strong value on agave drinks.
Old Pueblo Cantina
8.3
This Sonoran-style cantina from Ballyhoo Hospitality turns house-made flour tortillas, shrimp and steak tacos, and its signature cheese crisp into a polished neighborhood dinner-and-drinks experience. Daily Happy Hora and Taco Tuesday specials make it a reliable choice when you want serious tacos with a stronger cocktail and patio focus than a basic taqueria.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Red Snapper Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos, Sonoran Cheese Crisp with Chorizo
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8
Consistency: 8.4
Food Quality: 8.8
Atmosphere: 9
Cultural Relevance: 8.6
What makes it special: A Sonoran-focused cantina where house-made flour tortillas, tacos, and cheese crisps meet daily Happy Hora on a lively corner patio.
Who should go: Guests wanting polished Sonoran tacos, cocktails, and a lively patio.
When to visit: Happy Hora or Taco Tuesday evenings for tacos, cocktails, and buzz.
What to order: Crispy Red Snapper Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos, Chorizo Cheese Crisp.
Insider tip: Use the early Happy Hora window to pair discounted drinks with taco platters on the patio before prime-time reservations take over.