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Tzuco, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Tzuco

4.7
4.7
889 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 51 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Located in the bustling River North neighborhood of Chicago, Tzuco, helmed by the Michelin-starred Chef Carlos Gaytán, offers a blend of authentic Mexican flavors and sophisticated French techniques. Named after Chef Gaytán’s hometown, Huitzuco, the restaurant boasts a menu rich in ceviche, seafood, and traditional Mexican dishes, served in a spacious dining room, lively bar, lounge, and an all-weather outdoor terrace.

Tzuco’s captivating interiors, designed by the acclaimed Cadena + Asociados Concept Design, tell a story of Chef Gaytán's heritage with preserved materials from Mexico and handcrafted furnishings, ensuring guests not only savor exquisite dishes but also relish an immersive cultural experience.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 374-8995
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Gaytán
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Cross Street
    W Superior St. and N State St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 889 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tzuco offers an "amazing dining experience" with "delicious food" and a "wonderful ambiance." The menu features "inventive" dishes that blend Mexican flavors with culinary artistry. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "attentive staff," with many highlighting standout dishes like the short ribs and tacos de pulpo. A must-visit for food enthusiasts!

889 Reviews
  1. Jose Luis

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Todo lo vale excelentes precios y servicio todo muy limpio

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  2. Rodrigo

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excelente. Si pudiera darle 1000000 estrellas a este hermoso lugar se los daría. Desde que entras el servicio y atención es de lo mejor. El manager del lugar nos llevó a nuestra mesa de una manera amable cordial y te hacen sentir bienvenido . Luego Cristian nuestro mesero nos dio la bienvenida y nos dio una variedad de recomendaciones en bebidas y comida. . Pedimos un Pulpo Enamorado , Guacamole y un Queso Fundido con chorizo Verde todo fue perfecto los sabores balanceados la presentación hermosa la comida perfecta , continuamos con la carne asada y una cochinita pibil que en toda mi vida había probado con tanto sabor , la cama de frijoles y su salsa para acompañar y las tortillas son totalmente un platillo delicioso, la carne asada perfectamente cocinada al término que la pedimos totalmente jugosa y muy tender la salsa de queso de cabra con chipotle y las papas son el complemento perfecto . De postre pedimos una Rosa y una Guava Plavova los mejores postres que he probado en toda mi vida. El detalle de la Rosa da un toque muy personal e inclusivo . Las bebidas empezamos con dos copas de cortesía por parte del manager , muchísimas gracias por el detalle en verdad nos hicieron sentir valorados y bienvenidos , después gracias a Cristian por recomendarnos la Rosé margarita ( solo pude tomar dos por que tenía que manejar , si no me tomaría 5 ) la Horchata Latte Martini con ese toque de canela le dan ese toque de sabor que no encontrarás en otro lugar , la Mexique Sangría deliciosa refrescante en verdad deliciosa. En pocas palabras un lugar donde el servicio y la comida van de la mano . Se dice que por uno o por otro se regresa a un lugar pero en Tzuco no te tienes que preocupar de ninguna de las dos , ver cómo el servicio es de lo mejor con trabajo en equipo entre la gente de FOH y los mejores sabores, presentaciones y el amor a lo que hacen en BOH te da la combinación perfecta . Muchas gracias por una experiencia inolvidable. Esperamos volver muy pronto .

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  3. Kendall

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow. Literally the best restaurant I've been to in Chicago, or maybe evenly matched with Topolobampo. We sat at the kitchen counter - not sure why anyone would sit anywhere else. So wonderful watching everything being created, and it made us want to try things we hadn't ordered, so we will be back. The food was absolutely perfect. Perfect blends of flavors, perfect cook on both proteins, absolutely excellent presentation and delivery. We ordered an appetizer called Tetela, which was a delightful and plentiful plate, and the chicken tings used int eh dish was savory mouth-watering deliciousness. My husband ordered the salmon which was perfectly cooked and with excellent accompanying garnishes. My shortrib dish was absolutely astonishing, and the salsa verde on the side was perfection. The tortillas - wow! Maybe the best ones I've ever had outside of Mexico. The drinks were amazing. I had never had a Mexican wine before and I can tell you I was absolutely shocked at how good they were. The wine steward was very knowledgeable and made the decision very easy for us. But the best thing about the drinks was the cocktail called "pibil". I will be sad for the rest of my life that there is only one place I can get this drink. I believe this is an absolutely perfect cocktail (at least for me) and I would drink it every day if I could. Absolutely legendary drink. Perfect combination of flavors, including the very flavorful rim which just brought everything together perfectly. The service was spectacular - just attentive enough and obviously quite caring, but not intrusive or constant. Every person we interacted with was kind and helpful, and intent on ensuring our experience was pleasurable. The entire experience was just wonderful, and I plan to return to sample more of their delicious food, absolutely get the pibil cocktail, and enjoy every moment start to finish.

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  4. Nathan

    VIP

    Nashville

    104 reviews

    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasty dishes, great happy hour value, delivered by great bar. Thank you Hector! We’ve thoroughly enjoyed tres leches cake.

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  5. Javier

    Monterrey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was exceptional, great service, overall a great experience

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  6. Zinnia

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Sad they don’t have options for people like me who have dietary/ allergy restrictions!

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  7. Isidro

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the service love the food.. Will visit again and again great everything.. thank you

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  8. ana

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    La comida fue fenomenal, increíble !!! Felicidades a los cocineros y al chef… nuestro brunch fue muy lindo. Tendremos que regresar :) a probar más cosas ….

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  9. Camila

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I really like what the waiter recommended us from the menu, food was so full of flavor and ambient was super nice. Really difficult to find a place like this in Chicago. So happy I went there.

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  10. Isaiah

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing. From all areas of criteria it was perfect.

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Tzuco is rated 4.7 stars by 889 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 51 times today
Google Map for Tzuco

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2023
    2. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    W Superior St. and N State St.
  • Area
    River North (Chicago)
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–5:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Executive Chef
    Carlos Gaytán
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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