Best Happy Hour Mexican Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Don Pez Fish Tacos (Taco Cantina)
A modern Mexican cantina with from-scratch brunch, solid tacos, and plenty of TVs for games.
Notable Picks
Mi Nueva Tierra is a 2020-opening cantina in the Lathrop Homes stretch of Lincoln Park, built around scratch-made chilaquiles, street-style tacos, and a strong margarita program. TVs for games, a dog-friendly patio, and a menu that runs from pozole to carne asada make it a flexible pick for brunch, drinks, or casual group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green chilaquiles, Grilled steak tacos, Pozole Norteño
What makes it special: A modern Mexican cantina with from-scratch brunch, solid tacos, and plenty of TVs for games.
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
What makes it special: A Sonoran-style cantina from Ballyhoo Hospitality where mesquite-grilled tacos and cheese crisps headline.
Since 1998, Cocina Tarascas has been a Clark Street mainstay for jumbo margaritas, oversized burritos, and a sprawling menu that leans Mexican with Caribbean touches. Its Friday happy hour on JUMBO-RITAS and strong tequila focus make it a reliable choice when you want big-format drinks, people-watching patio seats, and hearty plates rather than a minimalist taco bar.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrito Tarasco, Mahi Mahi tacos, Chicken flautas
What makes it special: A 1990s-era Lincoln Park fixture with huge platters, strong margaritas, and a busy patio.
8.2
Mi Nueva Tierra is a family-owned Mexican restaurant from Chef Lou, opened in 2020, where scratch-made tacos, chilaquiles, and plated mains share space with a full bar and weekend DJ nights. It functions as a neighborhood hang for Lincoln Park locals who want sit-down Mexican with craft margaritas that still feel reasonably priced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mahi Mahi Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Chilaquiles Verdes
What makes it special: A newer family-run spot where Chef Lou’s tacos, chilaquiles, and margaritas mix restaurant polish with neighborhood pricing.