Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
The VIG Chicago
Big, lively Old Town bar for American classics and games.
Notable Picks
8.3
An Old Town happy-hour room that shines when you treat tacos as the move: order early, keep it snack-forward, and let the bar energy do the rest. The menu’s strongest taco lane delivers a clean, repeatable bite that pairs well with after-work drinks and a quick second round.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burger, Chicken tenders, Mac and cheese
What makes it special: Big, lively Old Town bar for American classics and games.
8.2
A big-room Old Town happy hour built for groups where tacos work best as part of a tight shareables plan. The steak taco lane is the cleanest play—bold, filling, and reliable—especially when you pair it with a simple drink order and skip menu sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Benchmark Burger, Wings, Fries
What makes it special: High-capacity sports-bar energy with a dependable burger option.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A modern Irish-American sports bar that quietly runs a strong taco lane, especially when you treat it like a happy-hour snack mission rather than a full dinner. The best results come from picking one taco style, adding one drink, and staying in the high-rotation comfort zone.
Must-Try Dishes:
LG's wings, Bavarian pretzel with cheese fondue, Irish potato skins
What makes it special: Irish-American bar food designed for sharing with beers.
7.9
A no-frills counter stop that works as the fastest taco solution during happy hour hours when you want something hot, filling, and predictable. The best results come from treating it like a street-taco run—one protein, minimal extras, and you’re out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Tacos, Vegetarian Taco Salad, Chicken Burrito
What makes it special: Compact counter spot where generously stuffed tacos and burritos come out fast and inexpensive.
7.8
A classic Wells Street bar move where tacos play best as a quick, savory anchor alongside a beer-and-wings happy hour rhythm. Treat it like a focused order—tacos plus one side—so the kitchen stays in its most repeatable lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mac Attack Burger, Sweet Bourbon Wings, Seasoned Fries
What makes it special: Late-night sports-bar burger option with a lively, multi-floor setup.
7.7
An Old Town standby where the taco play is comfort-forward rather than delicate—best for a relaxed happy hour that leans into hearty, familiar flavors. Keep the order tight and treat tacos as the main bite before drifting into classic bar-food territory.
Must-Try Dishes:
BBQ baby back ribs, Courtyard potato, Onion rings
What makes it special: A ribs-first Old Town institution with a true tavern rhythm.