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Al Chulo, West Chicago, IL

Al Chulo

4.7
4.7
38 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
1400 S Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
Latin fusion in West Chicago.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 38 people are saying

Al Chulo reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

38 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Naples3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Al Chulo is my all-time favorite restaurant. The margaritas are exceptional and the food ... oh the food!!! Always fantastic! So fresh and flavorful. Some may complain about the size of the tacos. I’m more about the flavors they pack into those things. Creamy or smooth salsas made from fresh peppers (you never know what the heat will be like on any given day because..nature!), the freshest most perfect guacamole, and all the tacos are wonderful but we are crazy about the shrimp ones. The Al Camaleon (I think that’s the way it’s spelled but you get the gist) is our absolute #1 favorite. Try it. Take your time. It’s all amazing.

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  2. agsom VIP

    Chicago33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A great place. Always past by it and finally made it in. Won’t pass by again

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  3. TheresaM

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined on September 6, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We will be back. Tapas was fun to share. Margaritas we very yummy. Recommendations from staff spot on.

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  4. PcPat VIP

    Chicago250 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here to celebrate a milestone birthday. The restaurant and its staff were very accommodating and made our event memorable. We started with some great specialty drinks, and an order of guacamole and chips and salsa and chips-love the 4 varieties of salsa! Then a tortas dish, 2 taco dishes and a salad, were even willing to add chicken to the salad. Finished off with a chocolate and banana birthday dessert-everything was wonderful. Thanks for making our evening special!

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  5. ToddClan

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Al Chulo is a favorite of ours. It's #1 on the list of restaurants we introduce our friends to, and it's at least as good as Bien Trucha and Toda Madre (and better, in my opinion). The staff is friendly and accommodating. The Al Arroz Verde was a huge hit, and the fish tacos are the best around.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 20, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our second time here. Food was incredible, service spot on. And the drinks delicious. Only down side was AC wasn't keeping up with the 100 heat index outside. Will definently be back!

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  7. BobR

    Chicago22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 13, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    This is a Latin Fusion restaurant; the food and drinks are unique and different from any other Latin Food restaurant. The people are friendly and engaging. It's a treat to dine here.

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  8. DinaC

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It is the best upscale mexican food I have ever had. They also have fabulous drinks. I had the sangria and my friend had the original margarita.

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  9. PappyHunter

    Denver10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 2, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Plates were Tapas style. Had steak tacos and beer battered tilapia tacos. Fish tacos were my favorite with a sweet coleslaw on top and I slice of avocado. Steak had a flavorful melted cheese and sauce that tasted great as well. Took a little longer to get the food than expected but they provided what looked like home made chips and salsa as an appetizer. Salsa had excellent flavor and chips were nice and crispy. Even better that the food was the drinks. Mojito tasted great with generous pours and mint garnish. The second drink I missed the name of but was a mango and tequila drink that may become my all summer drink. Glass was dipped in a chili pepper type seasoning, drink had a sweet mango taste with a second level of smokey flavor and the rim added to the experience. I loved the place and highly recommend.

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  10. Mike VIP

    Chicago11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, probably best Mexican in the western suburbs. Consistent quality. Fresh drinks but a little on the pricey side. Service can be hit or miss.

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Al Chulo is rated 4.7 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Al Chulo

1400 S Neltnor Blvd, West Chicago, IL 60185

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    West Chicago
  • Hours of operation
    Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 9:00pm Friday & Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
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