Award-winning

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8

231 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Opened in 2016, this Uptown Mexican eatery continues to gather accolades, including a spot on The New York Times' recommendations "36 hours in Chicago" and four straight years of being a MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand restaurant right up to the present.

An immersive experience of Oaxacan cuisine featuring layudas (a.k.a. Mexican pizza), tamales oaxaqueños, enchiladas de mole, cornish hen and tacos de birria just to name a few. Their selection of margaritas made with homemade agua frescas with no artificial syrups and mimosas on the weekends is a must! Diners know to leave room too for the Oaxacan nicuatole (a flavored flan) and tres leches cake.

Kie-Gol-Lanee comes from the Zapotec dialect meaning "Piedra Antigua" (old stone). Its Spanish version "Quiegolani" is the name of a small village in Oaxaca, Mexico, where the owners and siblings are from. Maria and Reynel Mendoza run this operation with their spouses, Leo and Sandra, whose mission is to preserve their family’s original recipes.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(872) 241-9088
Website
https://kiegol.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Familia Mendoza Ramos
Catering
Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
Private party facilities
Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.

Location
5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Area
Uptown
Cross Street
Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
Mexican
Chicago
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Kie-Gol-Lanee in Uptown delights with authentic Oaxacan cuisine, "fantastic food," and "amazing service." Diners rave about the tamales and mole, while the cozy atmosphere and attentive staff enhance the experience. Though it can get busy, "make a reservation" to ensure a memorable meal featuring "phenomenal" tres leches and "excellent" drinks.

231 Reviews

L
Linda
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Truly an outstanding experience in all aspects - service, food, everything! My friend and I had a 5:30 reservation for dinner before the theater. There was ample street parking. All though we were quite early for our reservation, we were greeted warmly and seated. My friend had a mezcal margarita and I had a shot of the recommended mezcal. We didn’t order appetizers, but homemade chips and a black bean dip were brought with the drinks. Very nice! I had the rabbit and salad dinner which was rich, a bit spicy, and totally delicious! My friend had the cod wrapped in banana leaf which she loved. Warm tortillas accompanied the meal. The waiter had informed us that the cod took 25 minutes but we explained our situation and he said we had plenty of time. We got to The Raven Theater with 30 minutes to spare. We both had coffee and my friend had vanilla flan for dessert. This restaurant is in my neighborhood but, even if it were far, I would definitely come back. The service was not only excellent but they made us feel at home. Food - over 5 stars. What a gem!
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Wing
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
I left a note for our occasion, and our waiter was awesome about it! She was very sweet and kind!
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Jackie
VIP
Chicago
43 reviews
4.0
43 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good Oaxacan food! Can get busy so make a reservation.
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YasminL
VIP
New York City
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and fantastic service in charming atmosphere
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Marlon
Chicago
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff are very friendly and made excellent recommendations. We came for lunch and had a delicious, relaxing lunch with skinny margaritas. I highly recommend Kie-Gol-Lanee!!
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Scott
VIP
Detroit
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was amazing. Would go back. The place was packed and the servers didn’t miss a beat.
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Rob
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was a great Friday night to celebrate our Valentine’s Day. The food was very fresh and drinks were great to pair. We definitely will be back for restaurant week and weekend in the summer.
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Magda
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed everything about our first visit to this neighborhood gem. Welcoming, inviting, cozy space with gentle lighting and Oaxacan decor. Tables well spaced. Excellent beverages featuring Oaxacan mezcals, tequilas, prickly pear, etc. We split a starter of wild mushrooms cooked in a plantain leaf with a tart green side sauce. Outstanding entrees: succulent roast rabbit in golden mole (made with roasted yellow cherry tomatoes) and crispy-tender marinated grilled quail with roast cactus and plum sauce. All revelatory and satisfying.
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RyanD
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was EXCELLENT, service was great…would recommend
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Cindy
VIP
Chicago
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
They were very busy and we were seated 30 minutes after our reservation time. The food as usual was very good.
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FAQs

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (872) 241-9088.

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown is rated 4.8 stars by 231 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

1 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 17 times today

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5004 N Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60640

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2024
2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
Cross Street
Sheridan Rd and Argyle Street
Area
Uptown
Hours of Operation
Mon, Wed–Fri 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Wed, Thu 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Familia Mendoza Ramos
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://kiegol.com/
Phone number
(872) 241-9088
Catering
Let us do the cooking for you! Whether you are looking to cater for a small intimate dinner or a large family event or office party we have the perfect meal for your next special event. Catering is available by trays that 10. Visit kiegol.com/catering for full menu
Private party facilities
Kie Gol Lanee is the perfect space for an intimate gathering or large celebration with friends and family! Our private room in the upper level can accommodate up to 25 guests for a seated dinner or up to 30 for a cocktail reception. Contact us for details.

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

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Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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What 231 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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