Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Magnificent Mile & Streeterville (60611)
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Tallboy Taco
A modern Streeterville taco counter from a major local restaurant group, pairing California-influenced tacos with margaritas and a busy patio.
Notable Picks
#1
Tallboy Taco
8.0
Operating since the 1960s in a converted carriage house just off Michigan Avenue, Su Casa pairs strong margaritas and combo plates with a warm, slightly retro cantina atmosphere. Locals and visitors use it for group dinners and happy hour gatherings before downtown shows or as a familiar spot for tacos and enchiladas near the Mag Mile.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Taco, Crispy Fish Taco, Masa-Crusted Avocado Taco
What makes it special: A modern Streeterville taco counter from a major local restaurant group, pairing California-influenced tacos with margaritas and a busy patio.
Worthy Picks
7.8
The Ohio Street outpost of Burrito Beach is a fast-casual Mexican grill where downtown regulars build tacos, bowls, and burritos from a scratch-made line. It’s more functional than flashy, but steady quality, good portions, and occasional margarita and taco specials make it a reliable happy hour-adjacent option near hotels and Navy Pier.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toasted Burritos, Beach Bowls, Crispy Quesadillas
What makes it special: A Chicago-born Mexican grill balancing speed, customizability, and fresher ingredients.