Award-winning

Tzuco

4.7

829 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

Located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, Tzuco, helmed by the Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offers a blend of authentic Mexican flavors and sophisticated French techniques. Named after Chef Gaytán’s hometown, Huitzuco, the restaurant boasts a menu rich in ceviche, seafood, and traditional Mexican dishes, served in a spacious dining room, lively bar, lounge, and an all-weather outdoor terrace.

Tzuco’s captivating interiors, designed by the acclaimed Cadena + Asociados Concept Design, tell a story of Chef Gaytán's heritage with preserved materials from Mexico and handcrafted furnishings, ensuring guests not only savor exquisite dishes but also relish an immersive cultural experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(312) 374-8995
Website
http://www.tzuco.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Carlos Gaytán

Location
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Cross street
W Superior St. and N State St.
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 829 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago
Mexican

Review summary

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Tzuco is a vibrant culinary gem in Chicago, offering "amazing food" and "incredible service" in a beautifully designed space. The restaurant seamlessly blends traditional Mexican flavors with contemporary techniques. Highlights include the "exceptional" tetela and "fabulous" octopus. Despite occasional service hiccups, Tzuco's "fantastic" dining experience keeps guests coming back.

829 Reviews

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Pratik
VIP
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a good experience. Overpriced for what it is, but good
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Christine
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined today
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall this was a great experience until the manager asked us to leave within 15 minutes of finishing our meal. There were plenty of open tables, so it was surprising and disappointing. The rest of the staff was awesome and helpful, especially Ami our server. The food was delicious and generous.
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Carolyn
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
amazing food once again. service was great- Ami was very attentive
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Jose
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing experience overall. The food was bland and lacked anything unique or memorable, especially given the $150 per person price tag. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet expectations for the cost.
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Samantha
VIP
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Came in with the fam for new years and got sat outside which is like whatever i reserved that. The waitress off the bat was like sorry i don’t speak spanish, but we all speak english so idk what her deal was with that. The waitress basically forgot about us outside. I ordered a hot chocolate during the appetizers and then she disappeared. Half an hour went by with no sign of our waitress and by that time we had already finished our meal. Then she reappears and she’s making excuses for why she was gone for so long. Then she says that they’re out of hot chocolate. Not her fault but still… disappointing. Food was gas though. Kinda crazy we payed the $120 flat rate per person only to get poor service.
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Robin
VIP
Chicago
33 reviews
5.0
33 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our nye dinner was absolutely delicious and our waiter Hector was great!
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Janet
VIP
Chicago
44 reviews
4.0
44 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Dined here on New Year’s Eve. While the flavors were delicious and clearly well-crafted, the food was served cold, which was disappointing given the premium NYE pre-fixe menu. The ambiance was pleasant and quiet, and the service was attentive, but the execution fell short for the occasion for sure. I hope this was an isolated issue because we love this restaurant!
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ivone
Oaxaca
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente lugar, todo delicioso. Lo recomiendo demasiado.
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Charlotte
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was excellent as dinner was a few days earlier.
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Hannah
Milwaukee
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We had a good experience at Tzuco - limited vegetarian options.
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Tzuco is rated 4.7 stars by 829 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross street
W Superior St. and N State St.
Neighborhood
River North (Chicago)
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Carlos Gaytán
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tzuco.com/
Phone number
(312) 374-8995

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Appetizers

Caesar Salad$15.00

Guacamole$15.00

Mejillones$25.00

Papas Zamoranas$18.00

Pulpo Enamorado$26.00

Shrimp Aguachile$22.00

Steak Tartar$24.00

Tetela$15.00

Tlacoyo$14.00

Mayan Ceviche$22.00

Tuna Ceviche$22.00

Queso Fundido$24.00

Heirloom Tomatoes$22.00

Onion Soup$14.00

Mains

Barbacoa$39.00

Chile Relleno$26.00

Cochinita Pibil$38.00

Dry Aged Rib Eye$120.00

NY Carne asada$64.00

Tzuco Burger$29.00

Costillas de Res$42.00

A la Veracruzana$95.00

Salmon Maya$42.00

Sides

Broccolini$18.00

Esquites$14.00

Kids Quesadillas$5.00

Pommes Frites$12.00

Desserts

Gianduja$16.00

Guanábana/ Aguacate$14.00

Maíz$18.00

Guava Plavova$16.00

Snowman$19.00

Ice Cream

Copo de Nieve$18.00

Surcharge

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