Big Star is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

1. Big Star

9.0
1531 N Damen Ave (at N Wicker Park Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 572 tips and reviews

Lera T.Lera Thompson: Pitcher of margaritas on Big Star's patio is the perfect way to spend (drink) a summer afternoon.

CarolCarol: Amazing Margaritas & Fish Tacos. Everything is awesome

Kay D.Kay D: Fantastic margarita pitchers and the al pastor is the highlight.

Frontera Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

2. Frontera Grill

8.4
445 N Clark St (btwn Illinois St & Hubbard St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 256 tips and reviews

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: The mojitos are amazing. And don't miss the queso fundido appetizer - chorizo, jack, fresh tortillas. Wow.

Geoff K.Geoff Kim: Mmm Mezcal Margarita is amazing - Del Marguey single village artisanal mescal (Oaxaca), 10 yr old Torres brandy, Peychaud bitters, limonada.

Scott KleinbergScott Kleinberg: Margaritas are shaken to order table side. Great place to start is the Topolo Margarita.

Mercadito is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

3. Mercadito

8.3
108 W Kinzie St (btwn Clark St & LaSalle Blvd), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · River North · 249 tips and reviews

CeceMelindaCeceMelinda: The duck mole tacos are my favorite!!!! Try them and a mango margarita!

AngelaAngela: One of the best margaritas in the city, awesome guacamole, Shrimp enchiladas, roasted chicken, and Caramel flan. A must try if you love mexican!

Réjane T.Réjane T: Try the different salsas, so very good. Fish tacos are amaze, and their margaritas trick you into thinking you're drinking juice. SO GOOD.

Del Toro is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

4. Del Toro

8.3
2133 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · East Pilsen · 51 tips and reviews

KatrinaKatrina: Best margaritas I have ever had! Try la cazuela

Valerie V.Valerie Vargas: The Pepino and Guava margaritas are a must try! The watermelon mojito is also very refreshing! Perfect summer drinks.

Emily S.Emily Suied: Get the raspberry mojito! Also, the burritos are small, but I swear they fill you up!

Garcia's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

5. Garcia's Restaurant

8.3
4760 N Lincoln Ave (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Ravenswood · 116 tips and reviews

Joseph J.Joseph Juhnke: The vegetarian burrito con suezo is UNBELIEVABLE!! Two margaritas (awesome too) and you're walking home.

Adam G.Adam Graff: Skip the flautas (chicken only), you'll want the steak. Burritos, salsa, and margaritas are fantastic. Reminds me of the old Salvadores on Lake near Michigan Ave.

Rebecca H.Rebecca Harl: Amazing and strong Margaritas!!

La Cantina Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

6. La Cantina Grill

8.5
1911 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Prairie District · 57 tips and reviews

Diana G.Diana G: Try the shrimp cocktail, grilled arrecherra and Margaritas.

Ron W.Ron Willis: Can't beat the Monday $ 5 Margaritas and Sunday $ 4 Bloody Marys

Heather F.Heather Folsom: Best (stuffed) chicken quesadilla I've ever had. Tilapia tacos, guac, & pineapple margarita were also delicious. Good service too.

Antique Taco is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

7. Antique Taco

8.6
1360 N Milwaukee Ave (at N Wood St), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Wicker Park · 161 tips and reviews

Chris S.Chris Shackleton: As good as its far more crowded neighbor Big Star. Love the margarita, steak tacos, habanero popcorn, and the chips and salsa.

Ben K.Ben Kossak: The pineapple cilantro margarita and corn salad were both to die for.

Jennifer N.Jennifer Newham: Ribeye tacos, house Rosemary margaritas, homemade guac & chips

El Cid #2 is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

8. El Cid #2

8.1
2645 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL
Burrito Restaurant · Logan Square · 41 tips and reviews

Genilda O.Genilda Ovalle-Solis: Have the fricasse de pollo like my mom makes and the portion is large be ready to take leftovers and the piña colada is yummy have desert is yummy too

Amber K.Amber K: This is more than a burrito place. Enjoy fresh chips and salsa and strong margaritas on the patio; order the black bean salad side with anything (best-flavored beans I've had in my life).

MarionMarion: Excellent service - even for the party of 1 that we saw come in at 5 min till close. Good, simple Mexican food. Great house margarita.

Maria's Mexican Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

9. Maria's Mexican Restaurant

8.3
9440 W Foster Ave (btwn River Rd & Rose St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 60 tips and reviews

Maria E.Maria Earle: Best margaritas ever! (All the flavors are awesome!)

John R.John Robinson: OMG...seriously strong & tasty margaritas!! The best I've ever had anywhere. Muy delicioso!

Nancy H.Nancy Hylton: Best Margaritas Ever!!

Cafe El Tapatio is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

10. Cafe El Tapatio

8.8
3358 N Ashland Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews

laura h.laura honeycutt: The rolls magnificent margarita is the bomb!

laura h.laura honeycutt: The Rolls Magnificent Margarita is the best on the menu! Arrive thirsty!

Kelly O.Kelly O'Toole: Great food and Margs and the staff is super friendly! Gotta check this place out

Takito Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

11. Takito Kitchen

8.5
2013 W Division St (btwn Damen Ave & Hoyne Ave), Chicago, IL
Taco Restaurant · Ukrainian Village · 55 tips and reviews

Jared R.Jared Reynolds: Cucumber margarita is amazing and refreshing. Chorizo lamb is outstanding! Rice pudding is a must. Fantastic staff!

AdrianneAdrianne: The fish tacos and caliente margarita are awesome. Excellent service and atmosphere.

Abby B.Abby Brown: POLENTA! And the classic margarita + pork belly tacos. Boom.

Pancho Pistolas is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

12. Pancho Pistolas

8.2
700 W 31st St (at Union Ave.), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Bridgeport · 50 tips and reviews

Genevieve G.Genevieve Gonnigan: Best Margarita's in Town & they are heavy on the Tequila. A pitcher of margaritas w/Chicken Nachos is the Happy Hour we all Live for! Cheers! Read more.

A B.A B: Best Margarita's in the city. Must order the Bistec A la Mexicana

Nicole P.Nicole Parejko: Chips and salsa (2 kinds!) + awesome margaritas + a Sox game on = a great time! Love it here I come all the time!

The Mayan Palace Mexican Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

13. The Mayan Palace Mexican Cuisine

7.9
2703 N Halsted St (at W Schubert Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Park West · 26 tips and reviews

Rob N.Rob N.: Of course the margaritas are great and really on half price Tuesdays and Thursdays. Get anything steak! Wait staff is second to none.

Jenna W.Jenna Walker: Margaritas are tasty & 1/2 priced to Tues and Thurs. Friendly and attentive waiters. Large burrito meal is good to share. Good place to meet up with your friends and a pitcher of margaritas!

Mari B.Mari B: This was my Thursday wknd kick-off for 4 yrs! Margaritas in all flavors are awesome for 1/2 price, service is great, ceviche, steak taco salad and the steak nachos are the BEST!

Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

14. Tortas Frontera by Rick Bayless

8.4
Terminal 1, near Gate B11 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · 538 tips and reviews

Dawn C.Dawn Crawford: Grab a seat at the bar and you can plug-in, get a hand shaken marg and a quiet place to sit

Kevin F.Kevin Farris: Awesome fresh tortas (Mexican sandwiches), great margaritas, cold beer, and tons of power outlets. Rick Bayless listened to travelers and didn't sell-out with this joint! Love it!

Laura M.Laura Malone: Great margaritas & guacamole - you can order food at the bar

Paladar Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Tropical Drinks in Chicago.

15. Paladar Cuban Restaurant & Rum Bar

8.5
2252 N Western Ave (at W Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
Cuban Restaurant · Logan Square · 35 tips and reviews

K K.K K: Coconut mojito is the way to go!

Drea P.Drea P.: Mojitos are a must! Garbanzos are the way to go for a Vegetarian meal. :)

Gabriela V.Gabriela Vargas: The cucumber mojito is so good!