Award-winning

Kie-Gol-Lanee - Uptown

4.8

237 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 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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Additional information

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 237 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 offers a delightful Oaxacan culinary experience with "incredible food" and "amazing tamales." Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and "warm, friendly atmosphere." The "mole is exceptional," and the creative menu reflects authentic regional flavors. Reservations are recommended due to its popularity. A "hidden gem" in Chicago, worth a visit!

237 Reviews

M
Magda
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exceptional fresh Oaxacan spin on brunch, with mezcal margarita FTW.
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Toni VIP
Chicago16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have eaten there 5 times and everything we ordered was good. Not one disappointing dish. I love ordering several appetizers. These are so creative and seasonal.
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paperdoll1967 VIP
Kansas City11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic- a do not miss if you like real authentic Mexican cuisine
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laura
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food! We will definitely go back! A little cold when the door opens, but a small complaint for a great meal
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Herb
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch food to go along with their special customer service makes Kie Gol Lanee our favorite restaurant in the city
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful atmosphere. Food was delicious and service very attentive. It was loud in the small space, a bit difficult to hear the servers.
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Linda
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 February 2025
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
Chicago4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
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
Chicago43 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
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
New York City56 reviews
5.0
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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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 237 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

11 Mar 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

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What 237 people are saying

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