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Kie Gol Lanee Oaxacan Food - Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8
4.8
226 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.

An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.

Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (872) 241-9088
  • Website
    https://kiegol.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Familia Mendoza Ramos
  • Catering
    Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
  • Private party facilities
    Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.
  • Location
    5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Cross street
    Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Menu

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What 226 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    Mexican

  • Chicago

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Kie-Gol-Lanee in Uptown is celebrated for its "outstanding service" and "authentic, delicious" Oaxacan cuisine. Guests rave about the "best mole" and "incredible tamales." The cozy atmosphere and attentive staff enhance the dining experience. With unique dishes like grasshoppers and rabbit, it's a "hidden gem" worth visiting repeatedly.

226 Reviews

  1. YasminL

    VIP

    New York City

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and fantastic service in charming atmosphere

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  2. Marlon

    Chicago

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff are very friendly and made excellent recommendations. We came for lunch and had a delicious, relaxing lunch with skinny margaritas. I highly recommend Kie-Gol-Lanee!!

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  3. Rob

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great Friday night to celebrate our Valentine’s Day. The food was very fresh and drinks were great to pair. We definitely will be back for restaurant week and weekend in the summer.

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  4. Magda

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed everything about our first visit to this neighborhood gem. Welcoming, inviting, cozy space with gentle lighting and Oaxacan decor. Tables well spaced. Excellent beverages featuring Oaxacan mezcals, tequilas, prickly pear, etc. We split a starter of wild mushrooms cooked in a plantain leaf with a tart green side sauce. Outstanding entrees: succulent roast rabbit in golden mole (made with roasted yellow cherry tomatoes) and crispy-tender marinated grilled quail with roast cactus and plum sauce. All revelatory and satisfying.

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  5. RyanD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was EXCELLENT, service was great…would recommend

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  6. Cindy

    VIP

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    They were very busy and we were seated 30 minutes after our reservation time. The food as usual was very good.

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  7. Pete

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For a busy Saturday night during Chicago Restaurant Week, the service was excellent, the food ranged from good to outstanding, and that was the best house margarita I've ever had in 312. For sure will go back.

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  8. Kundayi

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Mario is an exceptional server! He was intentional to learn our names and call us by name. In addition, he willingly explained the history and culture of the restaurant and food. Best server experience I've had in a long time!

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  9. Henry Pepper

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Insanely delicious. The steak and chicken were tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. Probably the best tamales I’ve ever had. Service was friendly, attentive, and quick. Dessert was lovely and capped off a very enjoyable meal.

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  10. Francisco

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for restaurant week 2025 with my family and had brunch on the weekend. The food was extremely tasty and the portions were very large. The tres leches French toast were amazing! And so were the tamales divorciados! The champurrado was excellent as well. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone who wants good Mexican food!

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FAQs

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 241-9088.

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown is rated 4.8 stars by 226 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today

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Google Map for Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
  • Neighborhood
    Uptown
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Familia Mendoza Ramos
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Website
    https://kiegol.com/
  • Phone number
    (872) 241-9088
  • Catering
    Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
  • Private party facilities
    Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.
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