On this night we visited one of my faves, Del Toro in Pilsen. This place is so modern and cozy. It has a great outdoor area when the weather is nice. But they bang out some awesome Mexican street food! Their manue is limited to traditional dishes like tacos, burritos sopes and some great appetizers like ceviche and carne Apache. What's so different about this place that makes me travel across the city for a burrito? For... street food? Well. It's like walking on a regular street if down Michigan Ave! The place is nice and service is great, but the food and ambiance make this an upscale food experience. . BUT... the food is not the only highlight of the place. They have concocted some of the BEST TASTING drinks known to man. Margaritas? They have 14 flavors. Beers? Yep, 21 to choose from. Whiskey? 9 to choose from. Tequilas? 23 white, reposado and añejo plus 31 extra aged / reserved... and tons of high quality mixed drinks. . Phew. That was a lot. Try the burrito, it's awesome. Try a margarita. Or a tequila, or whiskey. One thing is for sure. You'll like it here.
Josue Reyes
The Asada and shrimp tacos are great! Food is fresh and delicious. Drinks have so much flavor. The tamarindo margarita and michelada is my go to. Only thing is it gets expensive quick but well worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Del Toro Chips & Salsa, Shrimp and Steak Tacos
Jordan
Service wasn't that great lady kept going to the corner to talk to her co workers instead of catering to her customers, I still left a good tip was was decent .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Melissa Unzueta
Food tastes great and service is superb. They brought our food out faster than any other restaurant I’ve been to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Guacamole
Mike G.
Finally made it to Del Toro after years of wanting to try it. My wife and I showed up without reservations on a Saturday night and had to wait about an hour. The bar was packed so we opted for a drink down the street while we waited for a text that our table was ready. No big deal since we knew they fill up quickly on the weekends. Once we were seated our server came right away for our drink and food order. They were attentive all night and we never had to ask for water refills. I had the piña picosa and Paloma for drinks - both delicious and would happily reorder. We both had some tacos - I had the carne asada, chicken and barbacoa - they were all really good flavor and portioned. I'm sad it took me so long to check out Del Toro because I will run back for another meal of tacos and margs. This is a great restaurant in Pilsen!
Danielle M.
Lovvvvvvve the vibe here; it's casual and, spacious; great for ladies night out. Cocktails are tasty and fresh (but I do remember them being stronger in the past!) The girls and I inquired about stronger cocktails and our waitress obliged lol; gave us some great recommendations throughout the night for food and drinks. Surprisingly a few of us went with the burger and we were not disappointed! Cooked to perfection; flavorful and juicy! I'll be back! It's a staple for taco Tuesday!
Maddi V.
Drinks are truly the specialty here - the margaritas were fantastic. Many have a spicy kick, which my husband loved. I loved the great selection of fresh margaritas that weren't overly sweet. We went on a Saturday night, and there was a bit of a wait. We appreciated that they take your number and text you when your table is ready so you can go to another local place for a drink while you wait for a table if you can't find a seat at the bar in Del Toro. The guacamole is what I hope every guac is - it had the right amount of heat and was made to order. We also ordered tacos and felt that 2-3 tacos each was the right amount. We're looking forward to going back when the weather is nice to enjoy the patio - this seems like it'll be a great summertime spot!
Haley N.
The tacos and margaritas were delicious!!! Everything was so good, I have no complaints :)
Jorge H.
Your go-to place for excellent margaritas. We tried a few different ones and they were all well balanced, fresh, and flavorful. Worth going on a Friday/Saturday to try their barbacoa! Unfortunately, the Sope (masa) was bland which brought down the flavor of the dish. I'd still say this place is an easy recommendation to offer in the end.
Minh P.
Solid tacos and drinks. Not the best I've had in Chicago by any means, but definitely better than the offerings on the north side. Came here with a friend and we each got 3 tacos and 1 margarita. The tacos are around $4-$5 each, depending on which you get. I had carne asada, camaron, and puerco adobado. All tasty. Not tiny, like some places, but I could probably house 6 of them on a good day. 3 and a drink was a good enough dinner portion for me and I was hungry when I came. My tamarind margarita was $13 and also solid. Acidic, and a good balance of liquor, but I probably would have preferred it a little sweeter. The restaurant is large and bustling, but there luckily there is a fair amount of seating. At 7:30pm on a Thursday, we got the last table available, by the window. Our server was very nice - no complaints here. While this will probably not be my first stop when I am next in Pilsen, I am glad I tried it, and I know that if I were to come back I could depend on a solid, tasty meal.
Del Toro will remain my #1 spot. The food is great and simple and the drinks.....to die for. They have mastered the drinks to a T. I'm a repeat customer, everytime I take a sip it's like the first time. No other restaurant that I know can do that. Everyone is so friendly and I've made myself familiar w the staff. Juan Carlos is fantastic as well. My favorite is the hamburgesa with the jicama and pepino con tajin. For the longest the blackberry rosemary was my to go to but I just switched it to the fresa. No drink will disappoint! Highly recommended ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary
evan king
Food was good! Bartender made a killer dink like a piña colada with tequila. Shrimp, quesadilla and chips salsa were outstanding..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Naté Allen
My shrimp tacos were super flavorful but my wife didn’t really care for the veggie tacos. She said they were bland and under seasoned. It would be great if they found a way to ensure vegan options were flavorful too.The non alcoholic beverages were delicious!Parking: We went on a day where there was a blizzard warning, so the streets were pretty empty. May be a bit more difficult to find parking on a heavy traffic day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos
Ira Staples
I always enjoy dining at DelToro. The food, drinks, service, and energy are STELLAR. One of the best dining experiences in the city..
Mannn I miss this place, always try to go when I'm in Chicago! The food is just a launching pad for all the margaritas you'll need to drink if you come here... so fresh and good!!! The coconut margarita gives me life! Bottom line: come for the margaritas, stay for more margaritas!
On this night we visited one of my faves, Del Toro in Pilsen. This place is so modern and cozy. It has a great outdoor area when the weather is nice. But they bang out some awesome Mexican street food! Their manue is limited to traditional dishes like tacos, burritos sopes and some great appetizers like ceviche and carne Apache. What's so different about this place that makes me travel across the city for a burrito? For... street food? Well. It's like walking on a regular street if down Michigan Ave! The place is nice and service is great, but the food and ambiance make this an upscale food experience. . BUT... the food is not the only highlight of the place. They have concocted some of the BEST TASTING drinks known to man. Margaritas? They have 14 flavors. Beers? Yep, 21 to choose from. Whiskey? 9 to choose from. Tequilas? 23 white, reposado and añejo plus 31 extra aged / reserved... and tons of high quality mixed drinks. . Phew. That was a lot. Try the burrito, it's awesome. Try a margarita. Or a tequila, or whiskey. One thing is for sure. You'll like it here.
The Asada and shrimp tacos are great! Food is fresh and delicious. Drinks have so much flavor. The tamarindo margarita and michelada is my go to. Only thing is it gets expensive quick but well worth it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Guacamole, Del Toro Chips & Salsa, Shrimp and Steak Tacos
Service wasn't that great lady kept going to the corner to talk to her co workers instead of catering to her customers, I still left a good tip was was decent .
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Food tastes great and service is superb. They brought our food out faster than any other restaurant I’ve been to.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos, Guacamole
Finally made it to Del Toro after years of wanting to try it. My wife and I showed up without reservations on a Saturday night and had to wait about an hour. The bar was packed so we opted for a drink down the street while we waited for a text that our table was ready. No big deal since we knew they fill up quickly on the weekends. Once we were seated our server came right away for our drink and food order. They were attentive all night and we never had to ask for water refills. I had the piña picosa and Paloma for drinks - both delicious and would happily reorder. We both had some tacos - I had the carne asada, chicken and barbacoa - they were all really good flavor and portioned. I'm sad it took me so long to check out Del Toro because I will run back for another meal of tacos and margs. This is a great restaurant in Pilsen!
Lovvvvvvve the vibe here; it's casual and, spacious; great for ladies night out. Cocktails are tasty and fresh (but I do remember them being stronger in the past!) The girls and I inquired about stronger cocktails and our waitress obliged lol; gave us some great recommendations throughout the night for food and drinks. Surprisingly a few of us went with the burger and we were not disappointed! Cooked to perfection; flavorful and juicy! I'll be back! It's a staple for taco Tuesday!
Drinks are truly the specialty here - the margaritas were fantastic. Many have a spicy kick, which my husband loved. I loved the great selection of fresh margaritas that weren't overly sweet. We went on a Saturday night, and there was a bit of a wait. We appreciated that they take your number and text you when your table is ready so you can go to another local place for a drink while you wait for a table if you can't find a seat at the bar in Del Toro. The guacamole is what I hope every guac is - it had the right amount of heat and was made to order. We also ordered tacos and felt that 2-3 tacos each was the right amount. We're looking forward to going back when the weather is nice to enjoy the patio - this seems like it'll be a great summertime spot!
The tacos and margaritas were delicious!!! Everything was so good, I have no complaints :)
Your go-to place for excellent margaritas. We tried a few different ones and they were all well balanced, fresh, and flavorful. Worth going on a Friday/Saturday to try their barbacoa! Unfortunately, the Sope (masa) was bland which brought down the flavor of the dish. I'd still say this place is an easy recommendation to offer in the end.
Solid tacos and drinks. Not the best I've had in Chicago by any means, but definitely better than the offerings on the north side. Came here with a friend and we each got 3 tacos and 1 margarita. The tacos are around $4-$5 each, depending on which you get. I had carne asada, camaron, and puerco adobado. All tasty. Not tiny, like some places, but I could probably house 6 of them on a good day. 3 and a drink was a good enough dinner portion for me and I was hungry when I came. My tamarind margarita was $13 and also solid. Acidic, and a good balance of liquor, but I probably would have preferred it a little sweeter. The restaurant is large and bustling, but there luckily there is a fair amount of seating. At 7:30pm on a Thursday, we got the last table available, by the window. Our server was very nice - no complaints here. While this will probably not be my first stop when I am next in Pilsen, I am glad I tried it, and I know that if I were to come back I could depend on a solid, tasty meal.
Restaurantji Recommends
Del Toro will remain my #1 spot. The food is great and simple and the drinks.....to die for. They have mastered the drinks to a T. I'm a repeat customer, everytime I take a sip it's like the first time. No other restaurant that I know can do that. Everyone is so friendly and I've made myself familiar w the staff. Juan Carlos is fantastic as well. My favorite is the hamburgesa with the jicama and pepino con tajin. For the longest the blackberry rosemary was my to go to but I just switched it to the fresa. No drink will disappoint! Highly recommended ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Rosemary
Food was good! Bartender made a killer dink like a piña colada with tequila. Shrimp, quesadilla and chips salsa were outstanding..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My shrimp tacos were super flavorful but my wife didn’t really care for the veggie tacos. She said they were bland and under seasoned. It would be great if they found a way to ensure vegan options were flavorful too.The non alcoholic beverages were delicious!Parking: We went on a day where there was a blizzard warning, so the streets were pretty empty. May be a bit more difficult to find parking on a heavy traffic day.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp Tacos
I always enjoy dining at DelToro. The food, drinks, service, and energy are STELLAR. One of the best dining experiences in the city..
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Habanero Burger, Shrimp Tacos, Guacamole, Jicama & Cucumber Salad, Barbacoa Tacos, Steak Burrito, Del Toro Chips & Salsa, Bartenders Special
Mannn I miss this place, always try to go when I'm in Chicago! The food is just a launching pad for all the margaritas you'll need to drink if you come here... so fresh and good!!! The coconut margarita gives me life! Bottom line: come for the margaritas, stay for more margaritas!