Broken English Taco Pub

Broken English is a vibrant taco pub in Chicago with a mix of traditional & specialty tacos and creative cocktails.

From the minds of Adolfo Garcia and long-time restaurateur, Phil Stefani, comes Broken English taco pub. Located on the corner of Michigan Avenue and Lake Street, Broken English is steps away from Millennium Park, and in the center of the new vibrant hotel and residential area. On the name, Garcia says, “I speak English with my friends, and I often find myself mixing in Spanish words because there

11/08/2024

Craving something delicious? We’ve got you covered! 😉🔥 Come for the flavor stay for the vibes!

10/29/2024

Oh you weren’t familiar with our burger game? Apology accepted. We take a 1/2 lb of angus beef and top it with queso panela, guacamole, pickled jalapeno, beef bacon, and secret salsa and then serve it on a toasted telera bun with tin roof cut fries 🔥🍔

10/18/2024

Sweet dreams are made of these: bottomless mimosas and waffle french toast. Get day-drunk with us the classy way 💁‍♀️💁‍♂️. Every Saturday and Sunday from noon til 3pm.

2 hour time limit on bottomless mimosas

10/15/2024

Time to roll those sleeves up. These are nacho mama’s nachos.

10/10/2024

Tacos alone won’t fill the emptiness in your soul. You’ll also need guac. And maybe some queso too.

10/08/2024

Bottoms up🧂🍋‍🟩

When it’s been a long week but it’s only Tuesday…
This calls for margaritas.

10/01/2024

Spooky SZN is best spent at Broken English 👻🎃

09/20/2024

This weekend’s forecast: sunny with a 100% chance of margaritas 😎

09/13/2024

Celebrate Mexican Independence all weekend long! 🇲🇽

09/12/2024

75% of arguments start because someone hasn’t eaten yet. Don’t let that someone be you.

09/05/2024

$3 EACH, WE PREACH 📢
Let’s get loud for Taco Thursday!

(dine-in only, some exclusions apply)

08/28/2024

Margaritas will never do you dirty like martinis 🍋‍🟩
$6 basic b!t*h margaritas every Wednesday
[Loop: 3-6pm | Old Town: 4-7pm]

08/22/2024

We’ve got the especiales to get you through the week! Hit up Taco Thursday today 🤤 and bookmark these deals for your next visit ✅

Photos from Broken English Taco Pub's post 07/23/2024

Make sure you find time to stop and sip the margaritas. Smelling the roses is fine too, but margaritas are where it’s at.

📸: kaylee__hooper

07/16/2024

☑️ You are not a robot. You may proceed to enjoy your Taco Tuesday 😜

07/09/2024

When it rains, we pour 😉🍹. Brighten up this gloomy day at your local taco pub!

06/10/2024

In quesadilla you missed it ... Mondays at Lake Street are serving up smiles all day! 🥰📷 |

06/04/2024

Churr’all I ever wanted 🤩.
[two deep fried churros, dusted with cinnamon & sugar, filled with chocolate, and served with pomegranate ice cream]

05/30/2024

Quench that Thursday thirst at the ! The palomas are looking awfully pretty today🍹🤤

Photos from Broken English Taco Pub's post 05/27/2024

Memorial Day vibes are HIGH at ! Taco Pub Lake Street is here to help you welcome unofficial beginning of . LFG 💃😎🌮

05/23/2024

A few of our faves, 'cause on Thursdays - & every day - we feast on TAC🌮S!

05/21/2024

Pups on the patio is what summers are all about at ! Happy to all our four-legged friends. ❤️🐾🌮 📷

Photos from Broken English Taco Pub's post 05/15/2024

Raise a glass - at the is officially in season! 😎🍹 Plus! Our patios are pup-friendly, so bring your four legged friends along! 🦮

05/14/2024

Tacos are in full bloom for ! May flowers & feasting at . 💐🌿

Photos from Broken English Taco Pub's post 05/12/2024

Mimosas with mom is how you let her know you love her! Happy to all the incredible moms, & cheers to you on this day & every day. + $15 for bottomless mimosas 12-3pm! 🥂💐

05/10/2024

is in the forecast all weekend! Bottoms up, drink bottomless, & fuel up with all the brunch faves. 😎🍾

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New at Lake Street: TnT Tuesdays! $4 blanco tequila shots and $3 chicken tinga tacos. There’s no better duo than Tacos n...
Tacos alone won’t fill the emptiness in your soul. You’ll also need guac. And maybe some queso too.
It’s Taco Thursday. You know the drill. 😛 Select $3 tacos all day at both locations 🔥
Tacos: Making Tuesdays bearable since the dawn of time 🙏🌮
Our idea of juicing is squeezing some lemon in these mezcal shots. Happy Mezcal Monday! [25% off mezcal flights, $7 mezc...
Life is too short to skip bottomless brunch. Go big this weekend with $18 bottomless mango mimosas at both locations 🥭🍾
Some of our favorite Taco Pub patio pups in honor of #internationaldogday
Churros for lunch? Churros for dinner? You do you, boo. #365churros #tacopubchi
Don’t be shy…We keep those nachos piled high 🙌
Is it Friday yet? Close enough. Bottoms up, Taco Pub fam!
Happy Lolladays! Broken English has you covered for the 4-day fest. Pre-game with us at our Lake Street location - just ...
This is a sign that you should be eating tacos with us today. 🔮🌮

Address


75 E Lake Street
Chicago, IL
60601

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 8pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 8pm
Thursday 11:30am - 8pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 8pm

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