Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant Downtown Chicago

Come for the Food, Stay for the Killer Margaritas

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!

Cesar's Killer Margarita Mix
Cesar's Super Mega Killer Margaritas
Try our killer margarita flights

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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Use & follow hashtag #CesarsKillerMargaritas everywhere for the latest promotions, upcoming events, hot new menu items, share pictures, and join the fun on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Snapchat.

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📚🌮 World Book Day, but make it spicy! Today we’re celebrating the best kind of story— the one that starts with chips & salsa and ends with a margarita in hand 🍹 Whether you’re reading romance, thrillers, or just the menu 📖😉 Come get cozy with killer cocktails, traditional dishes, and plant-based bites that are worth writing home about. 📍Lakeview | LGBTQ+ Friendly | Book lovers welcome 📚 Bonus points if you join our Killer Rewards Program - https://ow.ly/OGKG50VEWlM #WorldBookDay #BooksAndBites #ReadSipRepeat #ChicagoBookLovers

What People Are Saying

Maggie W.
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Maggie W.
April 20, 2025

Went here last night with my boyfriend before a show at Laugh Factory and the margaritas truly were killer! Great flavors and not too sweet or too over the...

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David M.
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David M.
March 17, 2025

WINNER for staff, margaritas food! Great people and experience! Had a happy birthday party here.

Julissa B.
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Julissa B.
February 27, 2025

Came to drink some Margaritas it was amazing like always !!!! Had some appetizers. You have to try the Fiesta platter omg the street corn wss so good also...

Antonio S.
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Antonio S.
February 20, 2025

I came over to the bar with my girlfriend and tried the strawberry and cream margarita. It was so good! Had the right amount of sweetness and volume. I...

Anissa G.
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Anissa G.
January 24, 2025

Queso Birria is always a hit for me and the coconut margarita, delicious! Great customer service

Isaac J.
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Isaac J.
December 13, 2024

I always assume when I see a name like this, that it's just going to be an Americanized version of Mexican food, but I also love being proven wrong; Cesar...

Yayo T.
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Yayo T.
November 27, 2024

Ole to Cesar's. Where else can you buy jumbo Margaritas and the regular Margarita is huge too? The food is delicious. The chicken fajitas are large and...

Richela G.
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Richela G.
November 12, 2024

margaritas are top tier and birra tacos and ramen chef's kiss we come 3 times a month

Koby F.
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Koby F.
November 8, 2024

Miguel and Jennifer are the best! They go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect.

Colin Mollahan
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Colin Mollahan
October 27, 2024
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V Dude
October 27, 2024

Cool she the best love her

Marshall Sayles
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Marshall Sayles
October 26, 2024

This place knocked our socks off and we still haven’t been able to put them back on. We were originally seated at the bar, where it was quite crowded. And then Juan pulled us aside and asked if we’d like a table after seeing it was a bit tight. Juan introduced himself and took the time to talk to us, as well as brought out multiple margarita flavors for us to try. We got the elotes to start, followed by the fajitas and super burrito. Food was delicious and fresh. Service was immaculate. And Juan was amazing, no wonder he has been there 22 years! Highly recommend for casual Mexican.

Trisha Melaine
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Trisha Melaine
October 26, 2024

Alyssa made our experience amazing! Food was good, service was great! Thanks for the great Friday night 😊

Alexis Brady
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Alexis Brady
October 22, 2024

Alyssa was great! Margs were amazing and my sister and I had the best time!

Tiffany Bernard
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Tiffany Bernard
October 20, 2024

The food and drinks were amazing. I had a peach margarita on the rocks

Kim Magallon
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Kim Magallon
October 19, 2024

Excellent service and food!

Joe Lannan
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Joe Lannan
October 18, 2024
Whiddon Henry
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Whiddon Henry
October 18, 2024
Jillian H.
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Jillian H.
October 17, 2024

Went here with a few friends on a Friday and were quickly sat. Ordered some steak tacos and of course, their margaritas were awesome! The star of the...

Dana Bender
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Dana Bender
October 17, 2024
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Truthful Reviewer
October 16, 2024

We celebrated our friends birthday here. Service was great. All stuff is bilingual. I treated as very good food was amazing. We'll definitely be back

Justyn and Alexandria Holliday
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Justyn and Alexandria Holliday
October 13, 2024

Alyssa was amazing! She took care of us! Very attentive. She made sure our food and drinks were just as we ordered.

Angeline Ramirez
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Angeline Ramirez
October 13, 2024
2924 N. Broadway
Chicago, IL 60657

N. Broadway & W. Oakdale Ave.

773-296-9097