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Best Late Night Legends Tacos Restaurants in Lakeview

5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: February 2026

Our Top Pick
El Taco Cart
A late-night Northalsted taco counter serving street-style tacos until 3am on weekends.

Notable Picks

$ Lakeview Mexican, Tacos
El Taco Cart is a compact Northalsted counter spot built for late-night taco runs, with al pastor and asada tacos, burritos, and churros served until 3am on weekends. A small indoor space and quick counter service make it a natural stop after the bars for fast, satisfying Mexican street food.
Must-Try Dishes: Asada steak taco, Al pastor taco, Pizza tamale
What makes it special: A late-night Northalsted taco counter serving street-style tacos until 3am on weekends.
$ Lakeview Mexican, Burritos
Taco & Burrito House is a Lakeview East stalwart, open deep into the night with a long burrito list ranging from skirt steak to barbacoa and barbacoa Suizos. It’s the reliable choice for Broadway and Wrigley crowds needing fast, filling burritos after games or shifts.
Must-Try Dishes: Skirt Steak Burrito, Beef Barbacoa Burrito, Steak Fajita Burrito King
What makes it special: Late-night Broadway standby for oversized burritos, breakfast plates, and takeout.
$$$ Lakeview Mexican, Tacos
Las Mananitas is a Northalsted institution dating back to 1984, pairing strong margaritas and patio people-watching with steak tacos, enchiladas, and burritos. While the food can be uneven, its decades-long role as a neighborhood gathering spot makes it a go-to for sit-down late-night Mexican and drinks on Halsted.
Must-Try Dishes: Steak tacos, Green steak burrito, Mole chicken enchiladas
What makes it special: A longtime Halsted fixture where strong margaritas, steak tacos, and a lively patio anchor late-night Mexican outings.

Worthy Picks

$ Lakeview Mexican, Tacos
A Wrigley-adjacent counter spot that’s built for late-night burritos and dependable tacos more than a linger-and-chat meal. The best results come from picking one burrito lane and adding a simple taco or side—big flavor, minimal fuss.
Must-Try Dishes: Lengua burrito, Al pastor burrito, Tacos de tripa
What makes it special: Late-night burrito power with real offal and classic proteins.
$$ Lakeview Mexican, Tacos
A newer Broadway spot that leans slightly more modern in menu and presentation, with a compact taco lineup and a clean, casual dining room. It’s best when you treat it like a simple two-taco plate situation—pick one richer taco and one lighter taco, then add a drink and call it done.
Must-Try Dishes: 2 taco plate, Filet mignon steak taco, Shrimp taco
What makes it special: Newer, modern-leaning taco counter with a simple two-taco flow.