Step into the world of Tzuco, where culinary artistry meets Latin-American soul in an unforgettable dining experience. Opened in 2019 by Chef Carlos Gaytán the first Mexican-born chef to earn a Michelin star (awarded in 2013 for his former restaurant, Mexique), this renowned restaurant in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood blends vibrant Mexican flavors with French culinary technique honed during Gaytán’s years training under chefs at Bistrot Margot. The name pays tribute to Huitzuco, Gaytán’s hometown in Guerrero, Mexico, and the menu reflects a personal journey shaped by his mother’s traditional recipes and his own classical training abroad.
Since opening, Tzuco has earned a James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant semifinalist nod (2020) and the Eater Chicago Best Design award (2019), along with acclaim from Chicago magazine, the Chicago Tribune, Food & Wine, and USA Today. The space itself, designed by award-winning firms Cadena + Asociados and ATRA Form Furniture, echoes the chef’s story through earthy tones and imported Mexican ceramics.
Whether you’re a local or a visitor, Tzuco promises an experience that’s both memorable and unique a true reflection of the passion, diversity, and craftsmanship behind modern Latin-American fine dining.
The Story Behind Tzuco
Tzuco was founded with a passion for bringing Latin-American flavors to a sophisticated dining setting. The founders wanted to offer a place where traditional recipes meet modern culinary techniques.
Over the years, Tzuco has evolved into a culinary landmark, where the story of each dish is as rich as the ingredients themselves. The restaurant’s name is inspired by the energy and vibrancy of Latin culture, and it’s this spirit that makes Tzuco stand out in the competitive dining scene.
Tzuco Menu With Prices
Primero – Appetizers
| Dish | Description | Price | Tags |
| Lyonnaise Salad | Lettuce, green lentils, red wine & honey vinaigrette, castacán, croutons, poached egg, avocado. | $18 | – |
| Papas Zamoranas | Fingerling potatoes, salsa macha, lime juice, charred avocado, mint jocoque. | $18 | Vegetarian |
| Guacamole | Creamy avocado, pico de gallo, lime juice, Huitzuco cheese, tortilla chips. (Add Castacán +$5) | $15 | Vegetarian |
| Queso Fundido | Gruyère cheese fondue, wild mushrooms, shallots, garlic, rosemary, house-made masa madre bread. (Add Chorizo Verde +$4) | $24 | Vegetarian |
| Caesar Salad | Baby romaine, roasted poblano dressing, oven-roasted tomatoes, avocado, sunflower seeds, queso de Cincho. | $17 | – |
| Tlacoyo | Thick oval-shaped blue corn masa, black bean purée, haricots verts, salsa cruda, sour cream, queso fresco. | $15 | Vegetarian |
| Tetela | Stuffed triangle-shaped corn masa, chicken tinga, sour cream, creamy chipotle, queso fresco. | $16 | – |
| French Onion Soup | Poblano peppers, Gruyère cheese, crostini. | $14 | – |
| Steak Tartare | Strip loin, Melipona honey and chipotle aioli, dill, chives, crispy rice, house-made black brioche crostini. | $25 | – |
| Mejillones | P.E.I. mussels, saffron beurre blanc, dried chorizo, pickled jalapeños, house-made masa madre bread. | $26 | – |
| Shrimp Aguachile | Shrimp, cucumber, red onions, avocado, cilantro, chiles toreados, lime juice, tostaditas. | $22 | – |
| Pulpo Enamorado | Guajillo roasted octopus, salsa macha, pickled carrots, peas, potatoes, tonnato aioli. | $26 | – |
| Mayan Ceviche | Hamachi, pitaya, mango & habanero gelée, sour orange, achiote aguachile, fried plantain. | $24 | – |
| Tuna Ceviche | Tuna fish, charred tomatillo aguachile, red onion, cucumbers, yuzu, cilantro, avocado mousse. | $23 | – |
Segundo – Mains
| Dish | Description | Price | Tags |
| Barbacoa | Braised lamb neck barbacoa, mint jocoque, pinto bean purée, sweet pickled vegetables. Served with tortillas. | $42 | – |
| Cochinita Pibil | Guerrero-style pork shank, black bean purée, pickled red onions, habanero salsa. Served with tortillas. | $38 | – |
| Chile Relleno | Stuffed poblano pepper, ratatouille, roasted squash spaghetti, tomato fondue, panela cheese. | $28 | Vegetarian |
| Tzuco Burger* | Beef sirloin, brioche bun, oven-roasted tomatoes, Gruyère cheese, pickled yellow beets, serrano peppers, black truffle sauce, black truffle aioli. Side of pommes frites. | $32 | – |
| Costillas de Res | Braised short ribs, tomato, onion, charred avocado, Brussels sprouts, blend of Guajillo & Ancho chiles. | $42 | – |
| Carne Asada* | Oven-roasted tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, chipotle goat cheese fondue. | – | – |
| – Angus NY Strip (12 oz.)* | – | $64 | – |
| – Snake River Farms Dry-Aged Rib-Eye* (24 oz., bone-in) | Serves two | Market Price | – |
| A la Talla | Stone-oven-baked whole red snapper, guajillo sauce, red fideos with egg yolk, green tomatillo salsa, crispy enfrijoladas, avocado. Served with tortillas. (Serves two) | Market Price | – |
| Salmon Maya* | King Salmon, Sikil p’aak crust, purple masa panucho, black beans, Xnipek. | $42 | – |
| Pollo | Airline chicken breast, roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach, black truffle sauce. | $32 | – |
Extras – Sides
| Dish | Description | Price | Tags |
| Espárragos | Asparagus, black garlic aioli, parmesan cheese, lemon zest. | $14 | Vegetarian |
| Pommes Frites | Pommes frites, parmesan cheese, garlic parsley butter. | $12 | Vegetarian |
| Esquites | Sweet corn, epazote aioli, piquín chili powder, Huitzuco cheese, lime juice. | $14 | Vegetarian |
Dinner Cocktail
Spirit-Free (Non-Alcoholic)
| Drink | Description | Price | Tags |
| Daydream | Cucumber water, lime juice, chia seeds, aloe vera juice. | $12 | Non-alcoholic, Spirit-free |
| On Thyme | Seedlip Agave, thyme, strawberry, lemon, soda. | $15 | Non-alcoholic, Spirit-free |
| NA Cosmopolitan | Seedlip Agave, Lyre’s Italian Orange Aperitif, lime juice, Liquid Alchemist Prickly Pear, cranberry juice. | $15 | Non-alcoholic, Spirit-free |
Refrescos / Aguas
| Drink | Description | Price |
| Agua de Horchata | Rice, cinnamon, evaporated milk, sugar. | $6 |
| Agua de Jamaica | Dried roselle hibiscus flowers. | $6 |
| San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water | – | $10 |
| Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water (1L) | – | $10 |
| Mexican Coke | – | $7 |
| Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite | – | $6 |
Desserts Menu
To Finish – Desserts
| Dish | Description | Price |
| Limón y Miel | Lemon mousse, coconut crumble, lemongrass ice cream, yuzu honeycomb. | $18 |
| Guanábana / Aguacate | Tapioca infused with citrus, guanábana sorbet, avocado foam. | $14 |
| Guava Pavlova | Classic Mexican merengue with guava sorbet, fresh horchata-orange foam. | $16 |
| Gianduja | Hazelnut sponge cake, chocolate, salted caramel ice cream. | $16 |
| Maíz | Charred corn ice cream, caramel toffee, orange purée, honey gelée with caramelized popcorn. | $18 |
Coffee
| Drink | Price |
| Espresso (Single) | $5 |
| Espresso (Double) | $8 |
| Americano | $6 |
| Latte / Cappuccino | $8 |
| Carajillo (Licor 43 + espresso) | $15 |
Ice Creams & Sorbets
| Flavor | One Scoop | Two Scoops |
| Lemongrass Ice Cream | $5 | $8 |
| Salted Caramel Ice Cream | $5 | $8 |
| Guanabana Sorbet | $5 | $8 |
| Guava Sorbet | $5 | $8 |
Tea
| Tea | Price |
| Chamomile Lavender Tea | $6 |
| Mango Margarita Tea | $6 |
| Berry Meritage Tea | $6 |
| Horchata Chai Tea | $6 |
| Crema Earl Gray Tea | $6 |
Brunch Menu
Para La Mesa (For The Table)
| Dish | Description | Price | Tags/Add-ons |
| Avocado Flatbread | Flatbread, ricotta cheese, basil, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, lump crab meat, chili oil, cured lemons, chives. | $24 | – |
| Guacamole | Creamy avocado, pico de gallo, lime juice, Huitzuco cheese, tortilla chips. | $15 | Add Castacán (crispy pork belly) +$5 • Vegetarian |
| Tzuco Shakshuka | Roasted red peppers, onions, garlic, herbs, crushed tomatoes, chile de árbol, baked eggs, jocoque, cured lemons, pita bread. | $18 | – |
| Queso Fundido | Gruyère cheese fondue, wild mushrooms, shallots, garlic, rosemary, house-made masa madre bread. | $24 | Add Chorizo Verde +$4 • Vegetarian |
| Steak Tartare* | NY Angus, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, capers, guacamole, chipotle aioli, poached egg, house-made brioche. | $24 | – |
| Acapulco Style Shrimp Ceviche* | Shrimp, avocado, pico de gallo, Clamato, orange juice, cilantro. | $19 | – |
Masa
| Dish | Description | Price | Add-ons |
| Tlayuda Pibil* | Crispy blue-corn tortilla, asiento, black beans, Guerrero-style cochinita pibil, burnt habanero oil, pickled red onions, cilantro. (Serves two) | $29 | Add two eggs +$6 |
| Tlayuda Cecina* | Crispy corn tortilla, asiento, castacán, black beans, cecina, chorizo, quesillo, cilantro, avocado, creamy salsa verde, salsa macha. (Serves two) | $32 | Add two eggs +$6 |
| Carne Asada Huarache* | Oval-shaped corn masa, flank steak, black beans, sautéed spinach, goat cheese fondue, caramelized onion, fried eggs. | $29 | – |
Principales (Mains)
| Dish | Description | Price | Add-ons |
| Torta Ahogada | Duck carnitas, pinto beans, avocado, tomato sauce, bolillo bread, chile de árbol salsa, pickled red onions. | $18 | – |
| Lobster Taco | Flour tortilla, lobster, quesillo, corn, pico de gallo, pickled cabbage, peanut & chipotle aioli. | $28 | – |
| Pulpo Tacos | Roasted octopus, corn tortillas, guajillo chili sauce, avocado, pickled red onions, chicharrón. | $24 | – |
| Chilaquiles | Tortilla chips, salsa verde, sour cream, avocado, queso fresco, pico de gallo. | $16 | Add Flank Steak + 14•ChickenTinga+ 14•ChickenTinga+8 • Two eggs +$6 • Vegetarian |
| Quesabirria | Crispy guajillo chile tortilla stuffed with Jalisco-style birria, steamed lamb, Chihuahua cheese, avocado salsa. | $20 | – |
| Tzuco Burger* | Beef sirloin, brioche bun, oven-roasted tomatoes, gruyère cheese, pickled yellow beets, serrano peppers, black truffle sauce, black truffle aioli. Side of pommes frites. | $32 | Add egg +$3 |
| French Toast | Orange-infused sweet sponge bread, lemon and orange glaze, pink pepper corn crème anglaise, fresh berries. | $18 | Vegetarian |
| Duck Waffle* | Belgian waffle, duck leg carnitas, chipotle and hibiscus glaze, rosemary, sweet potato purée, poached eggs. | $32 | – |
| Chicken Waffle | Belgian waffle, fried chicken, braised leeks, maple syrup. | $24 | – |
| Papadzul Crepe | Zucchini, onion, tomato, scrambled eggs, goat cheese, pumpkin seed salsa. | $18 | Vegetarian |
| Chorizo Crepe | Mexican chorizo, Chihuahua cheese, scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, creamy chipotle. | $18 | – |
Postres (Desserts)
| Dish | Description | Price |
| Blueberry Cheesecake | Homemade graham cracker base, Greek yogurt Pannacotta. | $14 |
| Tres Leches Horchata | Horchata, vainilla créame, fresh berries. | $15 |
Brunch Cocktail
COFFEE
| Drink | Price | Details |
| Horchata Latte | $10 | – |
| Espresso | $5 | Single |
| Espresso | $8 | Double |
| Americano | $6 | – |
| Latte / Cappuccino | $8 | – |
TEA
| Tea | Price |
| Chamomile Tea | $6 |
| Berry Meritage Tea | $6 |
| Horchata Chai | $6 |
| Crema Earl Gray | $6 |
| Mango Margarita Tea | $6 |
REFRESCOS / AGUAS
| Drink | Description | Price |
| Orange Juice | – | $7 |
| Agua de Horchata | Rice, cinnamon, evaporated milk, sugar | $6 |
| Agua de Jamaica | Dried roselle hibiscus flowers | $6 |
| San Pellegrino Sparkling Mineral Water | – | $10 |
| Acqua Panna Natural Spring Water (1L) | – | $10 |
| Mexican Coke | – | $7 |
| Coke / Diet Coke / Sprite | – | $6 |
SPIRIT-FREE (NON-ALCOHOLIC)
| Drink | Description | Price | Tags |
| Daydream | Cucumber water, lime juice, chia seeds, aloe vera juice | $12 | Non-alcoholic, Spirit-free |
| On Thyme | Seedlip Agave, thyme, strawberry, lemon, soda | $15 | Non-alcoholic, Spirit-free |
| NA Cosmopolitan | Seedlip Agave, Lyre’s Italian Orange Aperitif, lime juice, Liquid Alchemist Prickly Pear, cranberry juice | $15 | Non-alcoholic, Spirit-free |
3 Signature Dishes at Tzuco Menu
The menu at Tzuco is a blend of classic Latin-American dishes, each one elevated with modern flair. Some of the restaurant’s signature dishes include:
- Tacos de Pescado: These fish tacos are a fan favorite, featuring fresh, lightly seasoned fish wrapped in a soft tortilla, topped with zesty salsa and creamy sauces.
- Grilled Octopus: A delicacy, this dish is perfectly charred on the outside and tender on the inside, served with a tangy citrus sauce.
- Tzuco’s Mole: A rich, complex sauce that combines spices, herbs, and chocolate, served over slow-cooked meats.
These dishes are just a glimpse of what Tzuco has to offer. Whether you’re seeking bold flavors or delicate nuances, the menu at Tzuco has something for everyone.
Ambiance and Dining Experience at Tzuco
Tzuco Menu offers more than just a meal; it’s an experience. The ambiance is designed to complement the food, with sleek, modern decor that incorporates subtle Latin-American influences. From the moment you step inside, you’re enveloped in a warm, welcoming atmosphere, perfect for a night out with friends or a romantic dinner.
Why Choose Tzuco for Your Next Event?
Tzuco is the perfect venue for special occasions, corporate events, and intimate celebrations. The restaurant offers personalized dining experiences to make your event memorable.
Quick Guide About Tzuco
| Category | Details |
| Google Rating | 4.5 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) (2,184 reviews) |
| Price Range | $50–100 per person (reported by 856 people) |
| Cuisine Type | Upscale regional Mexican cuisine |
| Highlights | Craft cocktails, pastry chef, stylish atmosphere |
| Service Options | Dine-in · Takeaway · Delivery |
| Address | 720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654, United States Floor 1 · One Superior Place Apartments |
| Website | For the Tzuco Menu with prices, visit the official website here. |
| Phone | +1 312-374-8995 |
| Features | Reserve a table · Find a table · Menu available |
Tzuco Operating Hours
| Day | Hours |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday (Easter) | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
Tzuco Menu Reviews
Overall Rating: 4.7/5 (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐) based on 2184 reviews.
For more reviews and ratings, visit Google Reviews.
Explore Tzuco Chicago
Step inside the vibrant flavors of Tzuco Chicago, one of the city’s most celebrated Mexican restaurants. This video showcases the restaurant’s elegant interior, authentic Mexican cuisine, and artistic presentation that makes every dish unforgettable. Whether you’re a local foodie or visiting the Windy City, this spot offers a true taste of Mexican culture in Chicago. Don’t miss out on this must-visit dining experience!
Location and How to Make a Reservation
Tzuco is located in the heart of Chicago, a prime spot for both locals and tourists to enjoy a culinary adventure. Making a reservation at Tzuco is easy via their website or by calling directly.
Location on Map:
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FAQs
What type of cuisine does Tzuco specialize in?
Tzuco offers a fusion of Latin-American flavors, combining traditional recipes with modern culinary techniques for a unique dining experience.
Is it suitable for large group events or private dining?
Yes! Tzuco offers tailored menus and services for private events, ensuring a personalized experience for groups of all sizes.
Does the restaurant offer vegetarian or vegan menu options?
Yes, Tzuco offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan dishes, all prepared with the same attention to flavor and quality.
How can I make a reservation?
Reservations can be made easily through Tzuco’s website or by calling the restaurant directly.
What makes Tzuco different from other fine-dining restaurants?
Tzuco stands out for its creative take on Latin-American cuisine, its commitment to sustainability, and its exceptional service.
What are signature dishes?
Some of the signature dishes include the Tacos de Pescado and the famous Mole.
Do they offer a tasting menu?
Yes, Tzuco offers a tasting menu, allowing diners to experience a variety of dishes in one meal.
Is it kid-friendly for family dining?
Yes, Tzuco offers a family-friendly atmosphere and menu options suitable for children.
Do they offer gluten-free options?
Yes, Tzuco offers gluten-free options to accommodate guests with dietary restrictions.
Conclusion
Tzuco is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of Latin-American culture and culinary mastery. From its innovative menu to its impeccable service, Tzuco delivers a dining experience like no other.
Visit Tzuco’s website today to make a reservation and indulge in a memorable dining experience that celebrates Latin-American culinary excellence.
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