Authentic, Handmade Mexican Cuisine for 25+ Years
Cesar’s Killer Margaritas has been serving up delicious, traditional Mexican cuisine in Lakeview on the North side of downtown 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 and tasty Mexican food and drinks. Our pictures speak a thousand words, showcasing the high quality cuisine we have to offer.
The Freshest Ingredients
At Cesar’s Chicago, 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!
We take the freshest ingredients, prepare them according to our Mexico City family recipes, and add a dash of inspiration to prepare a scrumptious dining experience with something for everyone.
Order Online
Ordering your favorite Mexican cuisine online is easier than ever if you are in the Lakeview area of Chicago near downtown. Whether you are on the go and want to pick up something or don’t want to leave your couch and have it delivered, Cesar’s Killer Margaritas is the perfect solution.
Our full menu is available online and you can even order killer margaritas to-go. Takeout, curbside pickup, and delivery are available through our online ordering website and several third-party delivery apps.
Food Menu
Serving frozen or pre-made food has never been our style. For over 25 years we have been serving authentic, handmade appetizers, entrees, brunch, Mexican favorites, and desserts. From our 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 Mexican aromas, cuisine, and atmosphere for yourself if you are in the downtown/Lakeview area. We’re convinced you’ll come back time and time again!
Cesar’s Famous El Mero Mole
Cesar’s 3-generation family mole recipe started in Mexico City with a combination of zesty peppers, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and about 20 more earthy ingredients. Then, it was brought to the downtown Lakeview area when Cesar’s Killer Margaritas opened decades ago. And later, became famous as our enchiladas in mole sauce, killer margaritas, and other Mexican cuisine took Chicago by storm!
During women’s history month, they honored Senora Lulu and named her the “Mother of Mole” and was even featured on WGN Daytime TV.
Cesar’s Mexican Restaurant & Margarita Bar
Welcome to Cesar’s, Home of the Killer Margaritas, located in the heart of Chicago’s Lakeview on the corner of Broadway and Oakdale. Our downtown Mexican restaurant is equipped with great cuisine, 3 dining areas and full bars, a cocktail lounge, an outdoor patio, and more.
Just like the neighborhood, our restaurant and staff are lively and energetic. We have spacious rooms, comfortable seating for dining and lounging, fantastic music, and the best staff. On those warm summer days and nights, we open our outdoor patio and rooftop deck so you can enjoy the weather and sky as you enjoy our food and drinks.
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What People Are Saying
Great restaurant with excellent service and of course KILLER margaritas! They come up with great seasonal margs that taste amazing!
Great restaurant service and food was excellent! Shout out to our server Alyssa she was amazing best server ever!
Had an awesome experience at Cesar’s which can be attributed to our amazing server Kate!! She demonstrated her extensive menu knowledge when helping us place our orders (we are an indecisive group!) all with a friendly persona and a smile on her face. My husband and I used to work in the restaurant industry and recognize stellar service when we see it. The food was also very good although the sizing of the margaritas is quite misleading. I was expecting the large to be just that - large - and was disappointed at the sizing.
Cesar's is our favorite neighborhood restaurant. In fact, we usually dine there several times a month because the food is delicious, they have the best...
Cesar's Killer Margaritas off Broadway is a popular restaurant in Chicago because of the incredibly tasty margaritas and entrees. You have to start your...
Back again! Adan & Sandy are superb! Amazing customer service, great food, the best margaritas on the planet! And the Sopa de Fidel is insanely delicious. This is my favorite restaurant. Will continue to come & highly recommend!
🍹 3x size very strong, SAME PRICE as a normal cocktail?! 😏Cesar's is a family-owned Mexican restaurant. Anyone who lives around this neighborhood knows this spot𝗧𝗵𝗲 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 haha𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 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 portions𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 - $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 EloteWe were too full to have their churros or flan. Will be back!Definitely check it out@𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐠𝐨 + 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 🌍 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥
In Lakeview there a few good neighborhood Mexican restaurants and taco places. Cesar's Killer Margaritas is definitely one of them. I've been here twice in the last year, and I've enjoyed each of my visits. On my most resent trip, I tried some interesting dishes that you should try if you go here. First, I started with a frozen blueberry margarita. Of course Cesar's is famous for its huge margaritas and in a ton of different flavors. I typically get a raspberry margarita, but I enjoyed the blueberry one as it wasn't too sweet. I then tried the torti pizza. It's basically a tortilla with melted cheese and toppings. I enjoyed it, it was kinda like an open faced quesadilla or Mexican style thin pizza. I don't think I've seen anything like it at any other Mexican restaurant. I also enjoyed the carne asada and fish tacos I got. For dessert I got churros that came out hot and crispy.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.
Such a fun restaurant!! The drinks are so delicious and come in several sizes. They have a great patio space! And the food they have available is delicious and perfect for a margarita happy hour!! Service is great. Definitely recommend!
I will be back this is an awesome restaurant