Authentic, Handmade Cuisine From Mexico City Family Recipes
You won’t find store-bought, frozen, or pre-made food at our Mexican restaurant in downtown Chicago, IL. We make over 50 menu items by hand and to order, even our chips are handmade. The recipes we use have been passed down through our family for generations, originating from Mexico City.
We look forward to providing you with a scrumptious dining experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Authentic, Handmade Cuisine From Mexico City Family Recipes
You won’t find store-bought, frozen, or pre-made food at our Mexican restaurant in downtown Chicago, IL. We make over 50 menu items by hand and to order, even our chips are handmade. The recipes we use have been passed down through our family for generations, originating from Mexico City.
We look forward to providing you with a scrumptious dining experience that will keep you coming back for more.
Experience the Best of Vegan Comfort Food
We’re thrilled to share our recent feature on WGN News! In this segment, we showcase our mouthwatering vegan specialties, refreshing non-alcoholic cocktails and margaritas, and comforting classics like pozole and sopa de fideo.
Whether you’re looking for a wholesome plant-based meal or creative drinks with a twist, we’ve got something special for everyone. Watch now to see why we’re redefining Mexican comfort food with a vegan flair!



Home of the Killer Margaritas!
If you haven’t tried our signature Killer Margaritas, you’re truly missing out on the best in Chicago. Cesar’s Mexican restaurant and margarita bar serves up secret concoctions of ultimate goodness that will thrill any palate in the downtown / Lakeview area.
We have about 20 killer flavors such as lime, mango, strawberry, and blue curacao, as well as seasonal flavors like chamoy, watermelon, and sour apple. Served on the rocks or frozen.
Order a flight of margaritas or just a single large margarita, or try the new Super Mega-Rita if you feel like sharing.
We encourage you to get creative. Try the raspberry blended with a sugar rim. Or maybe you’d prefer the guava on ice with chile salt. Whatever your mood, we’ve got a margarita to match it.
You don’t even have to come into our authentic Mexican restaurant anymore to enjoy our killer margaritas. Stay home and order margaritas to-go if you live in the downtown Lakeview area of Chicago.
A Family Owned Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Chicago, IL
Check out Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant near downtown in Lakeview for upcoming events and plan ahead, because seats will fill fast. Join us for an extraordinary time, killer drinks, and delectable Mexican food for fun events such as Cinco de Mayo and LGBTQ Pride Parade. Our celebrations and killer margaritas are great for any party or occasion. Our atmosphere consists of great aromas, multiple bars, spacious seating with several seating areas, and friendly staff.
Get authentic Mexican cuisine from Mexico City and killer margaritas at our local Chicago restaurant in Lakeview. Our family-owned Mexican restaurant serves up the best sweet and savory brunch downtown on the weekends, delicious dinners including Mexican favorites, and a light side menu with plenty of meatless options. Plus, amazing handmade desserts.
Need help planning a party? Cesar’s has GREAT options including family style or plated menus. Have another venue in mind or just want to have a fiesta at home, give Cesar’s Catering a bite with a taco and fajita bar, Antojito street food, Loncheras boxed lunches, and even combo platters.
Don’t forget killer margaritas sold by the gallon or renting a frozen margarita machine!
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NEW: Alitas at Cesar’s! 🍗 Five crazy good flavors saucy, messy, and full of puro sabor Mexicano 🇲🇽✨ Trust us… una vez que pruebas one, you’ll want them all. 😋🔥 👇🏽 Birria Style - We took our most popular dish, but alita style! Crispy wings, tossed in guajillo butter, then broiled with melted cheese and topped with onion & cilantro. These are sure to quench your alita craving. Spice Level - Medium Mole - our signature mole recipe, a sweet, savory rich nutty sauce , is the perfect backdrop to our crispy alitas. Spice Level - Mild . Tamarindo & Tomatillo Sauce - a sweet, sour, spicy sauce. Feel the explosion of flavor with a hint of heat, enough to keep you wanting more . Spice level: Hot . Chile de Arbol & Mango Sauce- If you like spicy, then this is for you. Our salsa diabla, made with dried chile de arbol, paired with sweet mango butter, and topped with cilantro. Spice level: Extra hot . Tamarindo Chipotle Cheese- Our creamy chipotle sauce paired with the sweet and tanginess of tamarindo, showered with grated queso fresco. Spice level: Medium