Best Happy Hour Tacos Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Big Star - Wicker Park
A high-energy taco-and-bourbon patio that defined modern Wicker Park hangs.
Notable Picks
8.7
Big Star’s original Wicker Park outpost is a high-volume taco and whiskey bar where happy hour means al pastor, margaritas, and a constantly packed patio. Locals treat it as a default meet-up spot before concerts or nights out, especially when the early-evening drink and snack deals are running.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Taco, Pork Belly Taco, Beer-Battered Fish Taco
What makes it special: A high-energy taco-and-bourbon patio that defined modern Wicker Park hangs.
#2
Antique Taco
8.5
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Family Friendly Favorites
Antique Taco is a design-forward taqueria where market-driven fillings, horchata, and seasonal sides turn tacos into a sit-down meal. Wicker Park regulars lean on it for composed plates and cocktails when they want something more polished than a grab-and-go counter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Fish Tempura Taco, Potato Poblano Taco
What makes it special: Chef-y tacos with composed toppings in a stylish, cozy space.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Doña Naty’s is a long-running Ukrainian Village taqueria where steak tacos, burritos, and wet-style plates stay affordable enough to function like an everyday happy hour meal. There’s no formal drink program, but extended hours and low prices make it a common early-evening taco run before bars or events.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos, Menudo (weekends)
What makes it special: A tight, counter-service taqueria delivering reliable tacos and menudo on a budget.
Worthy Picks
7.7
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Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
Happy Hour Hotspots
Trendy Table Hotspots
Casa Tequila is a colorful Wicker Park cantina where margarita specials and birria tacos make the bar area feel like happy hour most nights. Guests lean on it for sit-down taco platters, combo plates, and bigger-group celebrations centered around tequila and shareable plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos de Birria, Create Your Own combo plate, Fajita Quesadilla
What makes it special: Tequila-forward Division Street cantina built around birria, combos, and margarita deals.
7.6
Tacombi’s Wicker Park taqueria brings the brand’s Mexico City beach-shack aesthetic to Milwaukee Avenue with happy hour margaritas and a focused taco lineup. It’s a casual spot for Baja-style fish, birria, and al pastor tacos paired with sunset cocktails and Mexican beers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Baja Crispy Fish Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Beef Birria Taco
What makes it special: Sunny, Mexico City–inspired taqueria where happy hour drinks match a broad taco lineup.
#6
Yoli's Tacos
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Yoli’s Tacos is a West Town standby for Mexico City–leaning tacos, tortas, and daily specials served all day at approachable prices. It’s more of an all-hours taco shop than a bar, but its affordable taco dinners and extended hours make it a natural pre- or post-happy-hour stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
3 Taco Dinner, Steak Taco, Chile Relleno
What makes it special: Everyday Mexico City–style tacos and plates served from morning through late evening.