Big Star

Big Star is a Mexican restaurant in Chicago (West Town), $$; open Mon–Thu 11:30–22:00; Fri 11:30–23:00; Sat 11:00–23:00; Sun 11:00–22:00; book at https://widgets.resy.com.

A lively Wicker Park taqueria pairing house-made tacos with margaritas, bourbon, beer, and a big neighborhood patio. Big Star is a lively Wicker Park taqueria and honky-tonk-inspired hangout serving tacos, whiskey, beer, and margaritas in a relaxed, no-frills setting. Executive Chef-Partner Paul Kahan’s menu includes house-made tortillas, al pastor, birria, Baja fish, and panza tacos, alongside vegan and vegetarian options. The spacious patio, vinyl-spun country and rock soundtrack, and late-night energy make it an easy choice for groups, drinks, and casual meals.

City
Chicago
Country
US
Currency
USD
Address
1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, USA, Chicago, US
Cuisine
Mexican
Phone
+1 877-298-0617
Neighbourhood
West Town
Price band
$$
Timezone
America/Chicago
Booking
link via Book a table
Status
operating
Coordinates
41.909373, -87.677273

Hours

Monday
11:30–22:00
Tuesday
11:30–22:00
Wednesday
11:30–22:00
Thursday
11:30–22:00
Friday
11:30–23:00
Saturday
11:00–23:00
Sunday
11:00–22:00

Attributes

Vibe
lively, casual
Good for
groups, family
Not good for
quiet-conversation
Feature
serves-alcohol, outdoor-seating, cocktails, wine-list, beer, desserts, dog-friendly, reservations, delivery, takeout, kids-menu
Noise level
lively
Meal period
late-night, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner
Cuisine
mexican
Dietary
vegetarian
Accessibility
wheelchair-accessible, accessible-restroom

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