Cesar’s Killer Taco Restaurant in Lakeview, Chicago offers a huge selection with and without meat. Yes, we even deliver on Tacos Tuesdays.
We call these โkiller tacosโ because any other kind of taco is just, well, lifeless in comparison. The secret is the way we cook the tortilla, with your choice of flour or corn tortilla of course. Plus the fact that our restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients prepared by Cesarโs crew dedicated to making the perfect taco, prepared according to our family recipes. Itโs why Cesarโs in the Lakeview neighborhood is a perennial Chicago favorite for over 25 years.
If itโs a taco you want, weโve got the killer taco just for you. Take a look at our mouthwatering taco options; as good as these descriptions sound, they taste even better.
All of Cesarโs selections are available for takeout, delivery, or dine-in. Our tacos are a great choice for an authentic Mexican lunch or dinner. Come in for both! We even have brunch tacos on weekends! Whatever time of day, Cesarโs Taco Restaurant provides a killer taste experience.
Light Side/Healthy Tacos
Everybody knows that Mexican cuisine is delicious, but it is also stuffed (literally!) with a variety of nutritious foods. If youโre looking for something a little lighter than traditional fare, these healthier tacos at Cesar’s family restaurant will tickle your taste buds.
Fish Tacos
Three lightly breaded or grilled tilapia tacos loaded with fresh ingredients and topped with perfectly seasoned fresh mango-cucumber pico de gallo. Served with a side of white rice and black beans.
Shrimp Tacos
Three sautรฉed chipotle shrimp tacos with an avocado and cilantro blend that is a Lakeview favorite. Served with black beans, rice, and a side of spicy morita sauce.
Meet Cesarโs Meatless Tacos
Whether you are a strict vegetarian, vegan, or health-conscious individual just looking to mix things up for your diet, Cesarโs plant-based tacos offer the same delicious taste and fulfillment as our famous family recipe, meat-based tacos. Same great savory taste, full of bold flavor, plus nutrient-rich plant protein. Cesarโs plant-based tacos replicate traditional Mexican ingredients such as soy-based Chorizo (Soy-Rizo), carrot-based Al Pastor, and hearty pan-seared cauliflower without sacrificing taste, texture, or variety. We dare you to compare the flavor and satisfaction between our plant-based tacos and our traditional meat versions!
If itโs a plant-based taco you want, weโve got a variety of mouthwatering selections for you.
Plant-Based Al Pastor Tacos
Three tacos filled with fresh, juicy julienne carrots and diced onions cooked to a crisp and bathed in our signature adobo sauce. Topped with onion and cilantro. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
Chipotle Cauliflower Tacos
Three tacos with crisp roasted cauliflower, sliced onions, and chipotle pepper sauce. Topped with avocado and cilantro. Your choice of corn or flour tortillas.
Papas Con Rajas Tacos
Three tacos with fire-roasted poblanos, diced with potatoes and red onions. Topped with avocado salsa. Corn or flour tortillas.
SOYRIZO Y PAPA Tacos
Three tacos with sautรฉed Soyrizo, diced onions, and potatoes. Topped with onion and cilantro. Corn or flour tortillas.
Crispy Pepper Tacos
Three tacos with hand-batter red peppers in our coconut milk and oatmeal batter. They are fried to perfection and topped with our mango jalapeno pico de gallo. Corn or flour tortillas.
Veggie Tacos
Three tacos stuffed with zucchini, mushrooms, diced onion, and garlic. Sautรฉed and seasoned to taste. Topped with lettuce and tomato. Corn or flour tortillas.
Tacos de Hongo
Seared mushrooms, red onion, and serrano peppers, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes.
Get Your Killer Drinks To Go
Satisfy your cravings.
Brunch Tacos
Whatโs better than tacos for lunch or dinner? Brunch tacos! Served every weekend here at Cesarโs Restaurant in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
Breakfast Tacos
3 tacos, scrambled eggs with fire roasted poblano peppers and onions. Dressed with fresh avocado and queso fresco.
Pancake Tacos
Combine a classic breakfast with a Mexican twist and what have you got? Pancake tacos! No fork required! The shell is a pancake with whipped cream, fruit, and chocolate inside. Served with two dips.
Your Choice of Taco Filling
What makes a Mexican favorite taco a favorite of Chicagoan tastebuds is a choice of fillings all prepared according to recipes handed down from generation to generation.
3-Taco Dinner
Three soft or hard-shell tacos loaded with your choice of filling, topped with lettuce, tomatoes, and shredded cheese. Served with rice and beans.
Birria Tacos
What is Birria? Melted Mexican cheese blend taco or quesadilla filled with either stewed beef meat or chicken. Garnish with cilantro, lime, and onion. Served with Consommรฉ.
Ground Beef Tacos
Authentic ground beef tacos topped with melted cheese and salsa. Also available with steak for a slightly extra charge. Always a big hit in Lakeview.
Chicken Tacos
A Mexican classic, our succulent chicken tacos come topped with melted cheese and salsa. Also available with juicy lean chicken breast for a slightly extra charge.
Pork Tacos
A traditional Mexican treat, crispy pork tacos come topped with cilantro and salsa. Absolutely delicious.
Barbacoa Tacos
Barbacoa meat is slowly cooked with special seasonings, served shredded with tomatoes, cilantro and lettuce. Guaranteed to satisfy any special craving for authentic Mexican.
Vegetarian Tacos
These veggie tacos come stuffed with an assortment of freshly prepared vegetables that completely satisfy vegetarians and meat lovers alike. Served with cilantro and salsa.
Taco Family Pack
Feeds a family of four. 12 tacos. Choice of 2 fillings: chicken, beef, pork, or barbacoa. Comes with lettuce, tomato and cheese, rice and beans, 2 packs of flour or corn tortillas, 2 large cups of sopa de fideo, chips and salsa.
Taco Catering
Lakeview residents and businesses and those nearby in downtown Chicago can have a party with Cesar’s catering. We offer boxed lunches, build your own tacos and fajitas, full and half trays, and even killer margaritas. So no matter what size your fiesta is, Cesarโs Taco Restaurant has you covered in the most delicious way possible.
Build Your Own Tacos
Everything you need to build your own tacos, including your choice of protein, lettuce, tomatoes, anejo cheese (aged Mexican cheese), and your choice of taco shell.
Served with Spanish rice, refried beans, tortilla chips, and red salsa. Consider adding dessert; otherwise, you’re all set.
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๐ฎ Big Flavor. Small Price. Full Cesarโs Vibes. From Taco Tuesdays to plant-based favorites, our food specials in Lakeview bring real-deal Mexican flavor to your tableโwithout breaking the bank. Perfect for group hangs, solo cravings, or dinner + margs with your crew. ๐ Dine in โข Carry out โข Delivery (yep, with margaritas!) ๐ Check out whatโs cooking this week: https://ow.ly/Hc2b50Wgivk
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What People Are Saying
margaritas are top tier and birra tacos and ramen chef's kiss we come 3 times a month
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...
Nice little place, good tacos, GREAT margaritas. Service could have been slightly quicker, but overall, worth it. A good place to start a night out.
The food and margaritas are delicious. We had the Queso Birria tacos and the bare it all burrito! A burrito with no tortilla . All had great flavor....
I really like the food here, I always get the same thing. Steak quesadilla, birria tacos, queso fundido with only poblano peppers (no mushroom) and Jamaica...
Stopped here for lunch and had a great time. The staff is super friendly and welcoming.The place gives of a cool vibe. We were given chips and salsa to munch on while we decide on the menu. The salsa was so tasty, I could just keep eating the chips and salsa. We ordered the fiesta platter, shrimp tacos , and chicken fajita. For drinks we had the pina colada and mango margarita. Each of the dishes were a 10/10. The tacos were so mouthwatering delicious.Absolutely loved it. The mango margarita was by far the best margarita I have ever had. It deserves the name 'killer margarita'. You have to go to Cesar's Chicago and have their crazy good margarita!!
🍹 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 spot ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ - 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 ๐ข๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ - 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 ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ - $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 @๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐ก๐ข๐๐๐ ๐จ + ๐ ๐ฅ๐จ๐๐๐ฅ 🌍 ๐๐จ๐จ๐ & ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ
The best tacos and margaritas in the city ๐
Cesar's was great!! It was so lively inside and you can definitely tell everyone was having a good time. Everyone is so nice there and really take their time explaining the menu. We ordered the Killer Burria and chicken burrito. These are the best tacos l've ever had!! My fiance is a big burrito guy and he really enjoyed it. We also ordered the fruity flight and the chamoy margarita. I've never enjoyed margaritas more they aren't kidding when they say home of the killer Margaritas! Don't even get me started on their churros 😍🤤
I think they have the best birria tacos! Fun staff and a great place to grab dinner & drinks with friends!
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.
It was a bit of a slow start but once we got seated everything was great! The chamoy margarita was and piรฑa coladaโs were delicious and we tried the quesabirria torta, nacho fries and fish tacos. All were really good. Think they have a good lunch menu.