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    Not a lot of Mexican in the Loop, so a good place to go if you're really craving it, but otherwise not worth it.  Overpriced - go figure, it's in the Sears Tower - and there will be a wait unless you come pretty early or late on your lunch hour.  I had the fish taco special for $10, seasoned mahi-mahi with jalapeno slaw, with rice and black beans.  I liked the slaw, which tasted cool and crispy.  Fish was okay - could've used more of a kick but was cooked nicely.  Chips and salsa were okay - salsa not my favorite, but I didn't take advantage of the salsa bar, perhaps I should've.  Chips had a really nice crunch.

    My dish was one of the cheapest things on the menu unless you get something REALLY basic.  Most things seemed to be in the $12-16 range.  So expensive for lunch!  I'm going to check out a bunch of other Loop lunch spots before returning.  Fun to eat in the Sears Tower though, I guess?

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    It's an okay option for lunch in the loop. It's right by my office so we've been there a couple of times for group outings. They get pretty crowded during the lunch hour so it's good to have a reservation.  
    Food is pretty decent. They also have a complimentary chips and salsa bar in addition to the ones that they bring to your table. Save room for dessert because I love their flan and the ice cream sandwich.  
    Service is pretty good. There are a few picky eaters in our group. I mean there are normal vegetarians and then there are ppl who don't like cheese. I mean seriously...how can you not like cheese. Anyway...I'm digressing. But these guys were able to accomodate everyone. Our waitress was great. She even gave us a few complimentary Sundaes for our table. So we all went back to work with a sugar high and feeling pretty happy. ;)

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    It is a quite popular place during the lunch hour. It is on the second floor the Willis Tower close to Franklin side. It is not very easy to find for the first timer.

    The seats are pretty close to each other in a fairly big area. The chips were pretty tasty and greasy. The salsa bar was pretty cool. I really like the dark green spicy one.

    My order was the Little village something which comes with four mini fish tacos without rice or beans. The fish were kind of boiled and have no flavor what so ever. I guess it is not a bad thing as it should be healthier this way. So I just poured the dark green salsa all over it. It was fine but not my favorite fish tacos.

    The services were quick. We had to wave a few times to get someone's attention. I decide to go another one next time which is 50% cheaper than this but not as fancy as this one when I crave fish tacos. This is probably better with a group of people when we want to sit down and be served with the Mexican food.

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    The Salseria has some oddities about it. It's usually got tons of tables available, even on very short notice, but when I've called to make a reservation ahead of time (for a team lunch or the like), they make it sound like they're doing land office business, and they couldn't possibly squeeze us in. But when we showed up...half the place was empty. Whatever. My point is, maybe don't take them at face if they say they're super busy.

    The food is...fine, I suppose. Nothing awesome, but there's nothing wrong with it. Don't come here expecting comida casera, and you'll be fine. I always get enchiladas and they taste fine. I don't think there's too much Mexican in the loop, maybe one other spot I know of unless you count the ubiquitous burrito places, so this does serve a purpose. It's right across the street from my office. The service tends to be fine, and the price for loop sit down is also in the reasonable range. It isn't on my regular list of loop lunch destinations, but it does tend to be a bit of a last ditch when we need a place to take someone and sit down.

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  • 0

    I usually only think to write a review when I'm really impressed by a place, but i was so UNimpressed with this place I just had to tell someone! I went there for lunch today with a friend. To sum it up: dirty glasses and silverware, terrible service and even worse food. My food came out cold and my friend, who ordered a salad, did not get what he ordered but was nice enough just to eat it and not send it back. Overall, just not a good experience. Maybe good for a few margaritas or tequila shots on a happy hour but I would not recommend this place for a good meal.

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    You really can't do much better location-wise for an after work happy hour with colleagues in this neck of the woods.  Especially in the summertime.

    Why?

    OUTDOOR PATIO WITH BAGS.

    The fine folks at Salseria set up a few sets of bags on the patio, giving your group something to do while pounding Modelos.  You've been sitting down at your desk all day.  Who wants to continue sitting after work?  A little friendly competition between cubicle mates is fun.

    And beverages?  Yes, you get your standard Tex-Mex beverage options at Salseria like margs, sangria, Coronas and such.  Nothing will shock you except perhaps the strict usage of only plastic glassware.  Hey - Gotta keep it plastic when drinking outdoors.  I can respect that.  If you're a glass snob I suppose you should just sit inside.

    Service was perfectly fine and they handled our large group well.  I would certainly recommend coming back any time for outdoor drinks and bags.

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  • 0

    I only come here for drinks or the happy hour taco special.  The food is decent and the drinks are strong.  I only sit at the bar because all my coworkers are friendly with the waitstaff.  Clearly, the service has always been great to me.  It's a nice spot to go in the summer and have drinks on the patio.

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  • 0

    Crappy chips and salty, non-spicy salsa.

    I had the grilled tuna salad, which was WAY over-cooked for my liking. The other 3 people in our party seemed pretty unimpressed with their meals as well. Granted, two of us were from Texas and one from Arizona, so we may have slightly higher standards for Mexican fare than a typical Chicago resident. Needless to say, I won't be back for lunch.

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  • 0

    Worst place ever. Please, if you see any restaurant empty during dinner service hours, there's a reason why. I came here with a group of people because it was conveniently located in Willis tower (we went up to the skydeck.)

    Food - Unlimited tortilla chips that are ridiculously oily. Eh. I had a 5 dollar frozen strawberry margarita special, which was typical. It was just in a plastic cup. no margarita glass, no nothing. cheap. I then had the carne asada and pollo asado combo which comes with refried beans (or black beans,) guacamole and rice. Nasty, nasty, nasty. the entree looked like two microwaved thin slices of meat, and the plate looked really not appetizing. It was very cafeteria-like quality. The guacamole is lacking the amount of avocado there should be, and the refried beans looked and tasted exactly like that mystery vegetable mush that they served in elementary school.

    Ambience - Not a romantic place, with cliche stereotypical mexican decor and multicolored rickety chairs. I suggest not bringing along large parties because the way they accomodate parties for 6 or more is by combining tiny tables together.

    Service - Piss poor. I've been to enough restaurants to know what decent service is. We were a party of 8 and asked for separate checks before we ordered and he said okay and took our orders all on one sheet of paper. He later told us he couldn't do separate checks so we split into groups of 2-3 and he screws that up too. There was also a 18% gratuity tip included in the bill which I didn't think he deserved at all.

    Pricing - I had a margarita and one entree and the bill came up to over 20 dollars + tip. Ridiculous for less than mediocre food. If you're staying at the hostel in E. Congress, just go to Cafecito or the Mexican restaurant near Illinois and State St. instead.

    Don't ever come here. The food still makes me want to gag, and I rarely say that about food.

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  • 0

    This place is great for a quick and great Mexican meal.   This is any ordinary greasy Mexican food place.  It is a little classier.   Their food is delicious.  I have had their tacos, salad and quesodillas.  I have always wanted to come here for happy hour because they have outdoor seating but haven't made it yet.  The service is usually pretty good and fast.  I only have an hour for lunch and I can always get in and out with plenty of time.

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  • 0

    I come here for lunch often as it's right next door. I love their Wednesday $4 Sangria Pint special. The food is a bit on the pricey side, and if I eat I usually go with the "Veronica's Spinach Chicken Enchiladas". The first time I had them I was in love! But the last two times I had it I thought the chicken was a little dry. So I mainly stick to the Sangria special and the free chips and salsa. I wish they had a lunch menu!

    I bypass the line by sitting at the bar, which I usually don't have to wait for since I tend to have a late lunch, around 1:00 PM.

    I did do their happy hour at 5:00PM on a Friday, they listed that they had free food but it was more like free chips and whatever was left of their chicken quesadillas.

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  • 0

    Love this place.  Perfect for a lunch or a after work drink!

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    And yes I went back and the same girl served us at the bar, and it seemed my last yelp post made to the right channels, thanks Yelp!

    It was delighted to sip a beer and have a meal at lunch with a friend and more importantly a waiter or bar tender that cared you were there.

    I like this place and have been coming here for almost 8 years now...

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  • 0

    The Good:     Unlimited tortilla chips, unlimited salsa, salsa bar featuring different types of salsa.

    The Bad:     Slow service, crowded/tight seating in some areas.

    The first time I dined at Salseria, I had an entree with chicken.  The chicken was very dry, as was most of everything else on my plate.  Since then I eat only salads, which usually turn out to be good.

    Overall, not great, but not bad.  Worth a try.

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  • 0

    I enjoy their veggie burrito- this place actually grew on me. I have tried a few veggie options here, but the best is veggie burrito. Good chips and salsa too. Fairly good and attentive customer service. Why 1 star off- coz I have had better Mexican food in Florida. But by Chicago standards, this place is a good change from Moes/Chipotle.

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  • 0

    Cant believe how long it took for our food to arrive.  The burrito was very basic, the meat seemed to be over seasoned!

    I've been to a lot of different mexican restaurants in Chicago enjoying some really good burritos!  Salseria Grill burrito carne asada was by far the WORST that I have ever had!!!!

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  • 0

    Sorry Salseria.

    1.Your chips are horrendous. They are too thick and usually come to our table cold. I know people can have different preferences on chips, but I typically prefer the thin and cripsy right out of the fryer variety. I like them greasy, salty, and nice & warm to dip in my freshly prepared salsa.

    2. Your salsas are medioicre. I would expect more variety out of a place that is named "Salseria". I would like to see some more sweet salsa like mango/fruit varieties, in addition to a more freshly prepared cilantro taste. In general I find the salsas to be too thick upon my last visit.

    That being said your food is decent and the live music you occasionally have make-up for some of this. So good for a happy hour or entertaining people, but not good for the actual food. Overall nothing about this place is standout, and for the price I'd rather go grab Chipotle.

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  • 0

    It's def meh.  It's more ambience and the liquid offerings that bring me here.

    The chips and salsa bar concept is cool, I guess.  Sometimes, greasy is good.  Sometimes, it's not.  I was pleased with my carne asada something last time I was here, but it's definitely not authentic.  And it's definitey over-priced.  The quality is not even close to the price tag.  I grew up in old Humboldt (now Bucktown) and live close to Pilsen.  I know good Mexican.  And it's not here.

    But, like I said...I don't come here for food.  Drinks, a nice day, or a visiting friend (or a combination of the three) usually brings me here for lunch and/or happy hour...and I usually need to eat...But, it's absolutely not a go-to lunch spot.

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  • 0

    Not really your authentic Mexican fare. I guess I'm just biased because I've had some tasteful true authentic Mexican food many times before.

    Salseria seems to be more Americanized than anything. Been there twice and both were due to work-related functions. I would most likely never go there on my own time.

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  • 0

    I had lunch here with a friend today, and it was just okay. I was excited to see fish tacos on the menu, but I ended up disappointed - they were really dry.

    And I realize it gets busy during lunch hour, but when we gave our waiter a head's up that the people next to us, who had ordered around the same time, were halfway through their meal and we hadn't gotten our appetizers yet, he rolled his eyes and told us there was nothing he could do because he "puts in the order and it comes out when it's ready."

    Sounds like this place is better for happy hour - I'd give it another try for that.

    (And re: the location... it's in the Sears Tower. From the Franklin St. entrance, go through the revolving doors, veer right, go up the escalator one floor, and you're there!)

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    If Salseria switches out the greasy tortilla chips, then this is a 5-star review.  Yes, that is the difference between a good and a stellar Mexican restaurant.  

    I had lunch here about 2 weeks ago and ordered the grilled yellow fin tuna - it was wonderful!  It was actually grilled in the fruit jerk sauce (as opposed to an after-the-grill dousing of sauce).  Service was quick and friendly (good for a work-day lunch), and while the restaurant was a little crowded, it wasn't packed.  

    I'm told Salseria is known for its varieties of salsa - but I'd need to see an upgrade in the chips before I try these.  The chips make the salsa!

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  • 0

    This place has my vote!

    The food is nicely priced, and yummy!

    Wow, such quick service for nicely prepared food!

    The drinks are always great!

    The bartenders are friendly and helpful.

    This place is a real gem and I'm apart of the regular lunch crowd. :)

    It's a nice place to go for lunch or cocktails after work!  Please enjoy!

    The only reason I couldn't give them four stars is because the chips that they provide are always super greasy and thick. Most people prefer not to see a chips that look like they have been re-fried a few times. I avoid the chips and salsa, because the food and great mixed drinks are fab!

    Hey....I just go there to get drunk on my lunch hour! :)

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  • 0

    Options in the loop are limited for lunch, so I have ended up here - unfortunately - twice.

    First time - had the tuna taco special (i should know better than to order seafood in the loop, but still). Tasted like canned tuna - which would be fine, except it's not canned tuna. Pineapple was actually from a can.

    Second (and i sincerely hope last) time - afraid of an actual entree, I opted for chicken corn chowder and a side of rice. Chowder was ...okay. Campbell's could do just as well though (and would probably have included more chicken).

    I know I'm a Texan with high tex-mex standards, but this just isn't any good - watery salsa with all flavors tasting the same, and mediocre actual food.

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  • 0

    AWESOME HAPPY HOUR!  

    My buddies and I have been touring the city via Friday happy hour hot spots and I think we hit it big when we found this place.  

    At first, I was bummed out that they had only one drink special--the HORNI MARGARITA--until I had it and realized it was FANTASTIC.  It perfectly complemented the food from the FREE salsa bar.  The chips were so crunchy and good, the salsa in abundance, the wings fresh out of the kitchen, and burritos too!  

    An awesome place and definitely my pick for best friday-after-work place in the Loop.

    Hahaha..additional plus that it's in the Sears Tower so it's very easy to find!

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  • 0

    Hidden on the second floor of the Sears Tower, this place is just a secret gem of a lunch spot.  The food isn't magnificent but sitting on the patio with all the buildings surrounding you is such a peaceful feeling.

    My husband brought up to my attention when we arrived for lunch that this place is owned by the Taco Fresco chain.......NOOOO say it ain't so!  

    But Salseria is much better than Taco Fresco.  I normally get a salad as they are always delicious and filling.  The margaritas aren't anything to write home about.  So if you're having a drink stick to beer.  

    I just love sitting outside, as I feel this is their best feature.  If this wasn't an option, then I wouldn't go.

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  • 0

    I have just come from the Salseria where a coworker and I had a little lunchtime celebration of Cinco de Mayo.  Wow.  Thanks Salseria for ruining the one holiday you get to market every year.  The food took almost an hour and was miserable (The Cinco special was a place of small "Mexican style" assorted tacos.)  They were all miserably dry and bad tasting.  Also, considering the name of this place, you would expect some above average salsa.  Nope.  It's all watered down and when you visit the "salsa bar" you are treated to shot glass sized containers to use that last for the least possible chip dips.  This might be a "drinks only" joint as my margarita wasn't bad.  However, for nine bucks it was definitely lacking in tequila volume.  This place has a nice location and a lovely patio to look out over the loop, but not much else.  Next Cinco, I'm heading to Chipotle.

    Oh and to Trevor D. who says "It is what it is." um, WTF dude? That's not a review. Reviews are there to help restaurants improve and to educate/alert consumers.   That particular saying implies there is no improving the food/service of the place and we should all just live with it.  Methinks not.

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  • 0

    It's there.  It's sit-down.  It's cheap.  

    It is what it is.  

    Bring good company so that you're not disappointed.

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  • 0

    This place is consistent, tasty and convenient.

    Love the food, enjoy the staff, and the Management truly cares!

    The Manager, Bill, will do everything possible to make your dining experience top notch.

    Free Chips & Salsas and daily free happy hour food bar - What more  could you want in the loop?

    The Carne Asada is top notch!  Make sure you order 'em with the flour tortillas - so soft and full of flavor!

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  • 0

    Went to meet the husband between work and rehearsal last night, but when I arrived at our intended meeting place (Benjyehuda), it was closed.  Plan B: back to the Sear's Tower where the man works and up to the second floor to Salseria.  I had read the very mixed reviews on Yelp, so I was a little anxious.

    We were seated at a table "by the window", which overlooked the patio where they have outdoor seating when it is NOT snowing.  We were promptly brought a bowl of delicious chips (freshly deep fried--sooo good, sooooo bad for you) along with salsa roja and salsa verde.  Yum!  I ordered the quesadilla con pollo y pesto and the young man had the grande burrito with chicken.  Both dishes were better than average, and the portions were large.  We substituted fat-free black beans for refried, and they had a ton of flavor.  I had a Coke.  Our total check, including tip, was under $30--not too bad for a decent sit down dinner in the Loop.  

    The downsides: the kitchen closes at 6, so don't waste time.  Our server was very attentive, but I think that might be because she wanted to go home.  And the decor is very ChiChis, so you probably don't want to go for ambiance.

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  • 0

    This isn't a half bad happy hour spot, but I wouldn't recommend it for anything more than that.  There really is a dearth of happy hour spots in the Loop.  I'm not sure anyone from outside of the Sears/Willis Tower would feel the need to patronize this place.  

    Part of Salseria's appeal, in the warmer months, is its patio.  If your coworkers or friends are not interesting enough that day, you can drink in the presence of skyscrapers.  I'm not sure how Salseria can continue to cough up what must be the considerable tenant rent for this space and privilege, but they manage somehow.  

    You get free chips and salsa.  I think they allocated about 90% of the free chips and salsa fund to the chips and 10% to the salsa.  But it's free, so dig in.  $5 margaritas on Thursdays are a mild introduction to the world of imbibing, or a good choice for anyone who doesn't really like the taste of alcohol.

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  • 0

    Salseria is a Mexican restaurant inside the Lobby of the Willis Tower (aka Sears Tower) on the second floor.  A friend of mine who works in that building recommended this place for lunch, and to be honest, although it's not the best Mexican restaurant in the city, it's not bad either.

    The decor, like many other Mexican restaurants in Chicago, with colorful artworks that resemble a somewhat Mexican atmosphere.  But what really stands out are the Mexican movie posters, which I think add more to the ambiance than anything else.

    The best way I could describe the food is that it reminds me of a lot of americanized ethnic restaurants in the city.  The taste is somewhat blander than the authentic cuisines.  Salseria does pride itself with providing a variety of salsa for your chips and dishes (which I like).  I personally prefer the chips they bring you with the meal than the meal itself.

    Margarita-wise, I have had a chance to try them for happy hour.  Not bad, but I must say at $15 a pop, it better be good.

    I would rather try the hole in the wall places throughout the city for a much tastier fare!

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  • 0

    We decided that meeting at Sears tower (I refuse to call it Willis) would be the idea location, outdoors seating, and good happy hour specials.  This has the potential to be a very good spot, but it was just disappointing.  The decor is cute, but th service was just okay. They were a bit slow (even though it wasn't crowded) and just weren't all that friendly.

    We did the Sangria pitcher and it was cheap but  wasn't anything to rave about. I have definitely had better.   The chips and salsa bar were average.  The salsa was not fresh and the chips were medicore. Did that stop me from enjoying them? No.  I ordered the Chicken Quesadilla and it was medicore. There wasn't much flavor to the chicken but was rather greasy.  The rice and beans were lukewarm.  Being as hungry as I was, I did eat it all. However, it seems that the table was happy with their order (Fajitas and  a Burrito dish).  It was pretty cheap, but in this sense you pay for what you get.

    Bottom Line: I would not come for their food nor would I be jumping to suggest it.  But if it was the only option or we wanted a lot of space or outdoor seating, I may wander to try another happy hour and try something else and just be sure to pick up some Chipotle on the way home.

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  • 0

    I have been here a couple of times now.  My wife thinks it's great because we used to eat at Fuego something or other in Oak Park, which is essentially the same place.  This is pretty much corporate Mexican.  It isn't horrible, and if you stack up against some of the AWFUL Mexican I have had since living in Chicago it probably deserves at least another .5 stars.  Somehow for the location I think a Bennigans might have been a better choice.  Ahhhh Bennigans.... but I digress.

    First off for a "salseria" (I am no Spanish speaker, but that sounds about as legit as "hospitaliano" does for Olive Garden) the salsa here is nothing to get excited about.  It's a cut above a bowl of Pace, but hardly a reason to title the restaurant after it.  The chips are really really greasy.  And not in a good way either.  Greasy to the point of I sort of want to bring a bag of chips in to show them that it doesn't have to be like this.

    As far as food goes I stick with the pollo asada.  A nice piece of grilled chicken, some rice and beans.  It's simple but a good portion.  They also have Jarritos which is a plus for me.

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  • 0

    Salseria fills a very key void in Loop lunch locales - the hazy middle ground between "quick" (Panera) and "fancy" (Catch 35). Salseria is the perfect place for lunch with a group of coworkers when you want to sit and enjoy being waited on, but aren't trying to celebrate something super-special. In addition, they take reservations and have several large tables to accommodate your work-crowd.

    The restaurant itself is very festive  - vibrant colors, painted tiles, etc. Viva Mexico! Ole!

    The food isn't going to wow you, but it's decent. The menu is varied enough that just about everyone will find something to eat. I tend to order the enchiladas suizas as I am going through something of an enchiladas suizas- phase at present.

    Last time we were there, they completely forgot one of our orders. Annoying, yes... we were all squirming with forks perched over food trying to do the polite thing and wait until everyone was served... but they more than made up for it in terms of apologies and comp'ed items (We got one of each thing on the dessert menu! Allow me to recommend the chocolate nachos and the cheesecake!)

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  • 0

    I went here for a company outing and it was disappointing. Booze selection was way limited and the food was sub-par. Everyone talks about how the chips are to die for, I disagree. The chips are WAY greasetastic and the salsa is boring....

    Sorry Salsaria I will not be visiting you anytime soon

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    Alright, just needed to update this review after a sloshed Thursday night with friends after work.

    Despite the fact that this place is not called the Margariteria, it does make a rather tasty margarita.  And on Thursdays, they are indeed $4 each.  You can get any of the many insane fruity margarita concoctions for the $4 price, but they all come in blended form.  If you want just a margarita on the rocks, with or without salt, you'll have to settle for the plain lime version.  I haven't consumed a large amount of margaritas during my lifetime, but I have to admit that out of the few, these margaritas were some of the tastiest I've ever had.

    Of course, I'm just not a fan of alcoholic drinks that taste of alcohol - so maybe they know how to "make it taste right" or maybe they skimped on the liquor.  Either way, they were tasty and I had a good time.

    Of course, I also had a good time because of the awesome salsa bar and attentive waitstaff who came an filled our chip bowls when we were too tipsy or lazy to waddle over to the salsa bar and do it ourselves.  Oh, and a supreme nachos.

    So they earn one extra star for the cheap margarita Thursdays.  If I ever return here specifically for the Friday free happy-hour appetizer bar, it just might get that fifth star!

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    My S.O.'s friends decided to have a little belated birthday get together for him here last night. Since him and his friend work in the building, It was an easy place to meet up and have a couple of drinks. (Which is funny considering in his review he said he wouldn't be having their margaritas any time soon!)

    I ate more tortilla chips than I ever thought possible. They are super crunchy and slightly greasy YUM. What's awesome is that they have a self serve bar with all their different salsas and chips so you can have as much as you like. They had some really tasty salsas to pair with the chips. The one that stood out to me was the super garlicy orange colored one. I have no idea what it was but it was dammed good.

    We had margaritas as well. I liked how you can get them non blended. That's how I prefer mine. You can also get it without salt. Which is what I did for our second round because the salt really didn't add anything to the drink IMHO. They were super limey and not sickly sweet like some places make them, which was nice,  two drinks were enough to give me a nice buzz, so they are pretty strong as well. (My S.O. was also buzzed for the record).

    We also ordered the super nacho's. Which we really enjoyed. They contained some really yummy refried beans, decent guacamole, and super garlicy picco de gallo.

    So if you like fresh chips and yummy salsas paired with strong margaritas this place is worth checking out.

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  • 0

    I'm a fan on this place for several reasons:
    1. cute waitress
    2. moderately fast service
    3. very very very strong margeritas
    4. Bags outside for free
    5. Killer outside seating

    I've never had a bad time here. It is a great place for happy hours, as I have been several times. The food is basic "Mexican" but nice when you are getting drunk. It is located int he Sears Tower, so if you get lost getting there, you're an idiot. Also, there is free buffet on Fridays.

    One downside is several of the busboys don't know English, but easily one of the better happy hour places I've been to in the Loop

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  • 0

    Went with a group to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Our reserved table for 8 was ready when we arrived and the service was outstanding. Very friendly servers kept our drinks and chip bowls filled.

    The chips were absolutely delicious and the salsa was outstanding. Everything else though... well... It was alternately bland and over-limey. My spinach & chicken enchiladas were TERRIBLE. Cream sauces are supposed to be mild, but this was so sour it was barely edible. The guacamole was almost flavorless. The chicken reminded me of ceviche -- it was as if the lime marinade partially cooked the chicken. I was not impressed.

    We were kicked out of our table after paying, which I kind of appreciated because it meant they were keeping existing reservations. We got coupons for free margaritas as a consolation, which was a nice touch.

    I'll be back for the drinks, but not for the food.

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    Despite some initial irritation when we'd arrived - had a reservation, still waited 10 minutes to be seated - the service and the food made up for it. We went here for our team holiday lunch and I believe everyone there enjoyed the food and beverages. They do make a mean margarita, although they serve it in a plastic cup, which makes it awkward for salted rims.

    I got the carnitas special with the 3 tacos and rice and beans. The rice was rather dry, which I have just some to accept as de riguer at most Mexican places, and the beans were a little bland. The carnitas, however, were flavorful, and they didn't overdo it on the onions. I did enjoy the thicker chips and the salsas, and while the quesadilla was indeed sorta oily, it was no where near as greasy as the queso fundido. But I mean, c'mon...it's cheese; it's gonna get oily when you heat it up and toss some meat in it.

    The service was attentive and friendly and relatively fast-paced. It was a great place to go for lunch with my work peeps, and we were out in about an hour. Good stuff!

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