Best Late Night Restaurants in Old Town
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Cilantro Taco Grill
Fast-casual Jalisco-style tacos and burritos with serious late-night reach.
Notable Picks
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Late Night Legends
Cilantro Taco Grill’s Old Town outpost brings this Jalisco-inspired fast-casual concept into a high-traffic corner at North and Sedgwick. Fresh-off-the-grill meats, hearty burritos, and surprisingly loaded carne asada fries make it a reliable option for late-night tacos, delivery runs, and casual meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Carne Asada Fries, Al Pastor Burrito
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Jalisco-style tacos and burritos with serious late-night reach.
Worthy Picks
#2
Taco Pros
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Late Night Legends
Taco Pros Old Town is a quick-service spot focused on mix-and-match tacos, burritos, bowls, and late-night combos. Since expanding from its original Oak Park location, it’s become a convenient neighborhood option for customizable plates and catering-friendly trays.
Must-Try Dishes:
3 Taco Combo, Burritos, Nachos Supreme
What Makes it Special: Counter-service Mexican cocina with a flexible menu built for combos and catering.
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Papa Romeo’s is a family-owned late-night delivery and takeout shop promising hot pizzas and cheesy bread until 5 a.m. every night. It’s the move when you want affordable, made-to-order pies and sides delivered deep into the overnight hours from a simple counter storefront.
Must-Try Dishes:
Create-Your-Own Thin-Crust Pizza, Chicago Style Cheesebread, BBQ Chicken or Caprese Specialty Pizza
What Makes it Special: A hyper-late delivery specialist serving pizza and sides until 5 a.m.
7.6
A multi-level Old Town sports bar where the burger is a late-night-friendly anchor alongside wings and drinks. It’s best when you lean into one burger choice and one shareable side—more ‘fun bar meal’ than destination burger pilgrimage.
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.
7.6
Al Halal Zaiqa runs long hours near the North Avenue corridor with a menu of Pakistani and Indian staples built for takeout and delivery. Regulars come for biryanis, naans, and saucy curries that land in the comfort zone more than the fine-dining lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Biryani, Nihari, Palak Paneer
What Makes it Special: Halal counter-service spot known for hearty biryanis and long late-night hours.