Live Music

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Weekday Specials

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Heated Patio

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Live Music 〰️ Weekday Specials 〰️ Heated Patio 〰️

Authentic Tacos • Fresh Juice Cocktails
• House Guac

Hours

Open Daily
Mon - Thurs 12-8
Fri-Sun 11-10

Updated daily for weather on
Google Business Page

No reservations necessary.
Open seating.

Heaters available on the patio for fall weather.

Location Info

457 E Riverwalk
Chicago, IL 60601

For GPS/ Uber use:
Drunken Bean Coffee Shop
400 E. South Water St.
Chicago 60601
(2min walk to the riverwalk)

Phone & Email

(773) 500-6544 / eat@tacoriochicago.com

Music Schedule

Sat Oct 10

JAMA
Afro Rave

3pm-8pm

Sun Oct 11

DJ Catracho
House

2pm-6pm

Sat Oct 17

Sound Room Sessions
House

3pm-8pm

Late Season Menu

Popular Items

Three carne asada tacos topped with chopped onions and cilantro, lime wedges, and a small container of green salsa on red checkered paper.

CARNE ASADA

steak, cilantro, onion

MARGARITAS

with fresh squeezed lime juice

QUESABIRRIA

Two hands holding colorful cocktails with lemon and lime wedges against a pink background.

STRAWBERRY MARG /
RIVERWALK LONG ISLAND

fresh strawberry puree

NACHOS

fresh made tortilla chips

FROZEN COCKTAILS

frozen marg & pina colada

About Us

Dive into the riverside vibe at Taco Rio on the Chicago Riverwalk! Delight in authentic tacos, sip refreshing cocktails, and sway to the rhythm of good music with breathtaking waterfront views. Join us for an unforgettable experience, blending authentic cuisine, fresh drinks, riverside seating, and unbeatable riverwalk vibes! TacoRio Urban Cantina, proudly brought to you by the Chicago-born team at Urban Kayaks. Located on the east end of the Riverwalk at the Riverwalk and Lake Shore Drive.

Instagram

Come to TacoRio on August 13th to hear some great music, eat some great food, and see some gorgeous views! #chicago #freeeventschicago #jama #tacorio #chicagoriverwalk
Gift cards are now available on our website! Link in our bio 🏙️🌮🍹🪩
Happy to host Peloton at TacoRio this morning with our favorites @jesssims & @iamkirstenferguson 🏃‍♀️🏙️ @onepeloton
We hosted JAMA! at TacoRio last week and had a blast! See you again July 23rd from 5-10 pm for another AfroRave on the Riverwalk! Photos by @nathanbrieva 🎉🪩🏙️🙌🏻
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