Authentic, Handmade Mexican Food for 25+ Years
Cesar’s has been serving up delicious, traditional Mexican food near you on the North side of Chicago for over 25 years, with time honored family recipes passed down throughout the generations. Don’t take our word for it; browse through our delectable brunch, lunch, dinner, and dessert menus to see pictures of our fresh tasty Mexican food. Our pictures speak a thousand words, showcasing the high quality of our food we offer new you.
The Freshest Ingredients
At Cesar’s Killer Margaritas we pride ourselves in hand making every item on our menu. The same way that your Abuelita (Grandma) would, never store bought, frozen or pre-made. We make by hand over 50 items on our menu down to the simplest menu items. Even our chips and salsa are handmade! Cesar’s takes the freshest ingredients, prepare them according to our family recipes, and add a dash of inspiration to prepare a scrumptious dining experience with something for everyone.
Order Online
Ordering your favorite Mexican food online is easier than ever. If you are on the go and want to pick up something to take home, Cesar’s Killer Margaritas is the perfect solution. Our full restaurant menu is available and you can even have Killer Margaritas ready to go.
Food Menu
Serving frozen or pre-made food has never been our style. For over 20 years we have been serving authentic, handmade appetizers, entrees, Mexican favorites and desserts. From the chips and salsa, to the tortillas and sauces, we use family recipes that have been passed down through the generations.
We invite you to experience the aromas, tastes, and atmosphere for yourself. We’re convinced you’ll come back time and time again.
Cesar’s El Mero Mole
3-generation recipe with roasted dry peppers, chile ancho, chile pasilla, chile mulato, onions, peanut butter, pecans, peanuts, almonds, pepitas, raisins, prunes, sesame seeds, grand chocolate Abuelita, cinnamon, oregano, thyme, plantains, salt, chicken bouillon, and more ingredients listed on bottle.
Our Broadway Restaurant
Welcome to Cesar’s Home of the Killer Margaritas, located in the heart of Chicago’s Boys Town on the corner of Broadway and Oakdale. Our Mexican restaurant is equipped with 3 dining areas, a full bar, a cocktail lounge, and an outdoor patio.
Just like the neighborhood, this location is lively and energetic. We have spacious rooms, comfortable seating for dining and lounging, fantastic music, and a killer staff. On those warm summer days and nights, we open our outdoor patio and rooftop deck so you can enjoy the weather as you enjoy our food and drinks.
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What People Are Saying
The best Mexican food I’ve ever tried. The best margaritas. 🍸🍹
And Sacra is the best worker. 🤟🤵🏻♂️
Staff is always very nice and food came out fast. It was a little loud in there but that’s most restaurants these days. Someone was celebrating a birthday and the instrument they used to alert everyone they were about to sing happy birthday was one of the loudest things I have ever heard. Literally scared everyone around us, we were all reeling from shock with how loud it was.
Anyways, will be back. The margs are good, but you would expect that from a place that is known for margs.
Cesar's is a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Anyone who lives around this neighborhood knows this spot
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀
- Amazing Margaritas, I got the guava and mango 🥭 (Manager's favorites)
- Tastes really fresh and fruity but not fake
- 16 Flavors to choose from: Mango, Strawberry, Lime, Raspberry, Blueberry, Guava, Tamarindo, Peach, Chamoy, Coconut, Blue Caracao, Banana, Jamaica, Horchata, Blood Orange Passionfruit
- Rim Choices: Salt, Chilli Salt, Tajin, No Salt or Sugar
- Huge Sizes, mine was the large 12oz one. It's the same price as normal cocktails out there but 3x the size.
Insane! One was actually enough for me 😂 got me tipsy haha
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
- Even BETTER Pina Colada in a pineapple 🍍. I really want you to try this, fresh pineapple + coconut + rum . What's not to love? It was DELICIOUS
- Huge patio with lots of seating. At least 20 tables I think
- Authentic Mexican food , recommend their shrimp tacos & carne asada fajita. It's the servers favorites
- Large portions
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
- $16 large margarita ($19 Mega & $38 pitchers also available for larger groups. Or if you want to have it yourself 😂🤷♀️)
- $26 Steak Fajitas
- $22 Shrimp Tacos
- $10 Elote
We were too full to have their churros or flan. Will be back!
Definitely check it out
@𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 + 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 🌍 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥
Cesar's is a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Anyone who lives around this neighborhood knows this spot
𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘀
- Amazing Margaritas, I got the guava and mango 🥭 (Manager's favorites)
- Tastes really fresh and fruity but not fake
- 16 Flavors to choose from: Mango, Strawberry, Lime, Raspberry, Blueberry, Guava, Tamarindo, Peach, Chamoy, Coconut, Blue Caracao, Banana, Jamaica, Horchata, Blood Orange Passionfruit
- Rim Choices: Salt, Chilli Salt, Tajin, No Salt or Sugar
- Huge Sizes, mine was the large 12oz one. It's the same price as normal cocktails out there but 3x the size.
Insane! One was actually enough for me 😂 got me tipsy haha
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
- Even BETTER Pina Colada in a pineapple 🍍. I really want you to try this, fresh pineapple + coconut + rum . What's not to love? It was DELICIOUS
- Huge patio with lots of seating. At least 20 tables I think
- Authentic Mexican food , recommend their shrimp tacos & carne asada fajita. It's the servers favorites
- Large portions
𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀
- $16 large margarita ($19 Mega & $38 pitchers also available for larger groups. Or if you want to have it yourself 😂🤷♀️)
- $26 Steak Fajitas
- $22 Shrimp Tacos
- $10 Elote
We were too full to have their churros or flan. Will be back!
Definitely check it out
@𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 + 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 🌍 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥
On my previous trip I tried their version of quesa-birria tacos. It was not a traditional quesa-birria as the meat was steak, but I enjoyed the treatment of the steak in melty cheese and crispy tacos.
On all of my visits, the service was fast and friendly and food came out quickly and hot. I also enjoyed the many TVs that they have around the restaurant and in the bar area. On my last visit I watched Monday Night Football. If you are a sports fan, their bar is good place to catch a game.
In sum, this good neighborhood Mexican restaurant in Lakeview that needs to on your list.
🔥 TRY OUR NEW MEZCALITAS with Dos Hombres Mezcal 😋
🥃 Jamaica (Hibiscus) Mezcalita
🥃 Spicy Piña Mezcalita
🥃 Piña Mezcalita
🥃 Tamarindo Mezcalita
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Leana Collazo 😋
STRAWBERRY CREAMSICLE – APRIL’S MARGARITA OF THE MONTH
Come in to try it! If you love popsicles, strawberries, and tequila, you will love this killer limited-time drink.
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Gianna Bratta
Our patio is now open ☀️🌇 Weather permitting of course 😎
It's time to finally enjoy the warm beautiful weather we've all been craving.
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"Wow they aren't kidding, these are some KILLER MARGS. We came for the margs and left hammied. Definitely gotta check this spot out!"
Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5
- Jeremy S.
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Hammied
Amber Koontz have you been ?
April’s margarita of the month is the Strawberry Creamsicle Margarita 🍓🍹😋
Come in and try it! If you love popsicles, strawberries, and tequila, then you will love this killer limited-time drink.
Only at Cesar’s Killer Margaritas in Lakeview, Chicago, IL.
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Jason M. Kluczyk looks so pretty but I’d stick to my lime and salt
Luis A Lopez just for you 🍓
Raquel Jauregui Alfonso Urquidi next on the list
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Our patio is opening soon! Keep an eye on our social media for the official announcement or visit our website - ow.ly/nee850RaFTL
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