Best Happy Hour Tacos 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.
8.3
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:
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.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A family-owned Mexican restaurant opened in 2020, Mi Nueva Tierra balances game-day energy with from-scratch tacos, nachos, and brunch plates plus a broad cocktail list. Its weekday MNT Happy Hour, with Two Taco & Tecate and snack deals, makes it a dependable option when you want tacos, TVs, and drink specials under one roof.
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.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
The Lincoln Park outpost of this Chicago-grown taqueria group leans fast-casual, with arrachera, pastor, and breakfast tacos turned out quickly for dine-in or takeout. Occasional taco happy hour promotions and BOGO deals make it a strong budget move when you want straightforward tacos more than cocktails or atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arrachera Steak Tacos, Chorizo Taco Dinner, Taco Salad
What makes it special: A regional fast-casual chain location with a big taco and protein lineup.