Rojo Gusano

Name: Rojo Gusano
Address: 3830 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60625
Telephone: (773) 539-4398
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

40 Reviews

$30 and under

Latin / Spanish

3830 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Innovative

Rojo Gusano is an authentic yet contemporary restaurant delivering a unique take on the most traditional of Mexican street food. Our mission is to give diners great food with excellent flavors. Our kitchen uses locally grown produce and high quality ingredients to provide you with a dining experience you will never forget!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Contemporary Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Sunday through Thursday- 5 to 10pm Friday though Saturday- 5 to 11pm Brunch coming soon!
Phone number
(773) 539-4398
Website
http://www.rojogusano.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dudley Nieto

Location
3830 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Neighborhood
Albany Park
Cross street
North Avers
Parking details
limited private parking
Public transit
Brown line Kimball, 81 Lawrence bus
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Ceviche (Octopus-Shrimp)$9.50
Aji Amarillo-Tamarind Leche de Tigre/Red Onion/Cilantro/Sweet Potato/Toasted Cancha Corn
Empanadas$3.50
Beef or Portobello Mushroom or Shrimp Tinga
Tamal de Queso con Rajas$7.00
Epazote/House-Made Crema/Farmer's Cheese
Quesadilla Norteña$3.50
Chihuahua Cheese/Spicy Chorizo/Morita Salsa
Queso Fundido$7.00
Oaxacan + Asadero Cheese/Roasted Pumpkin Seed/Chorizo/House-Made Tortillas
Sopes - Sope Trio$6.00
Chicken Tinga, Pork Shank, Portobello Mushroom (Served with Cheese and Avocado)

Guacamoles

Spicy Pumpkin Seed
Chipotle/Caramelized Pineapple
- Single$6.00
- Pair$8.00
- Trio$10.00
Fiery Habanero
Radish/Mango
- Single$6.00
- Pair$8.00
- Trio$10.00
Serrano Pico de Gallo
Serrano Pepper/Onion/Tomato/Cilantro
- Single$6.00
- Pair$8.00
- Trio$10.00

Tacos

House-Made Tortillas or Bibb Lettuce

Pork Adobo$2.95
Achiote/Habanero - Red Onion Relish
Chicken Tinga$2.95
Roasted Tomato/House-Made Morita Chile Salsa/House-made Crema/Radish/Farmer's Cheese
Spicy Chorizo$2.95
Yukon Potatoes/Farmer's Cheese/Cilantro/House-Made Crema
Charred Butternut Squash$2.95
Kale/Farmer's Cheese/Cascabel-Tomatillo Salsa
Mixed Mushroom$3.75
Pasilla Mije-Tomatillo Salsa/Oaxaca Cheese
Al Pastor$3.75
Spicy Pineapple/Pico de Gallo Relish
Pescado$3.75
Pork Belly$3.75
Oaxacan Pasilla Salsa/Pico de Gallo Relish
Korean BBQ Beef$3.75
Marinated/Kimchi/Cilantro/Sesame Seeds/Radish
Braised Short Rib$3.75
Ropa Vieja Style/Onions/Borracha Salsa/Radish
Arrachera$3.75
Steak/Relish/Onions/Morita Salsa
Green Curry Camaron$3.75
Shrimp/Asian Cabbage/Radish/Cilantro

Lunch

Exclusive to Ravenswood location

Torta Ahogada (Traditional from Jalisco)$10.00
Braised Pork/Pickled Onion/Spicy Tomato Broth/Refried Black Beans/Avocado/Bolillo Bun
Cemita (Traditional from Puebla)$12.00
Ham/Bread Steak/Avocado/Onion/Queso Oaxaca/ Morita Chile/Sesame Roll
Taco Arabe (Lebanese Influence in Puebla)$3.75
Marinated Pork/House Blend Fresh Spice Mix/Onion/Cilantro and Salsa Morita/House-made Flour Tortilla
Tamal de queso con rajas$10.00
Epazote/House-made crema/Farmer's Cheese

Lunch Combinations

$12.50

Pick 1: Soup, Salad
Pick 1: Rice, Beans, Corn
Pick 1: Torta Ahogada, 2 tacos, 2 Tamales
Pick 1: Agua Fresca: Horchata, Watermelon, Del Dia

Soups & Salads

Jicama & Mango Salad$10.00
Arugula/Farmer's Cheese/Cherry Tomatoes/Red Onion/Pumpkin Seed/House-Made Citrus Dressing
Tortilla Soup$7.00
Pulled Roasted Chicken/Avocado/Famer's Cheese/Tortilla Strips/House-made Crema

desserts

Churros de la casa$7.00
Chocolate-Rum or Raspberry Sauce
Chocolate Tamal$7.00
Mexican + Belgian Chocolate-Filled/Flourless Cake/Vanilla bean ice cream

Drinks

Horchata$2.50
Watermelon$2.50
Del Dia$2.50
Ask your server for today's seasonal flavor

What 40 people are saying

Rojo Gusano reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.3Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

40 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 13, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Rojo Gusano has delicious food at a great price. Best tacos we have had in Chicago.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
1.0
Dined on October 30, 2016
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We made a reservation on 10/29 for 10/29 at 10:30 pm (the restaurant was supposed to close at Midnight) which was confirmed but when we arrived the door was locked and they were closed.
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DebraG
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love this walking-distance gem of a restaurant! The list of tacos is expansive and the chef uses an array of ingredients that surprised and pleased all the varied tastes at the table. Love the guacamole and the queso fundido is a decadent treat. The service is enthusiastic, but not overly hovering. We will return often and definitely bring guests there!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Chicago3 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 25, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing upscale Mexican street food at a great price! Amazing flavored plus a terrific drink selection! Highly recommend
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 18, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 2, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great selection of mezcal drinks and the food is so tasty and refreshing!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on August 28, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Portobella Mushroom Empanadas are amazing.
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Rainbowtoe VIP
Chicago23 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 12, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great new addition to Albany Park! Just the right amount of hip vibe and foodie menu with a balance of neighborhood friendliness and traditional Mexican tastes. Delicious cocktails and a lovely sidewalk patio round out the experience.
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Nikki
Chicago4 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 24, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Been here a couple time now. Love it. Great spin on Mexican not to mention delish fancy cocktails. My only critique is that we probably would have ordered another drink if the server would have asked us but instead brought the check.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 23, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Octopus ceviche, mushroom taco and butternut squash taco all good
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FAQs

Rojo Gusano does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Rojo Gusano also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 539-4398.

Rojo Gusano is rated 4.3 stars by 40 OpenTable diners.

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3830 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

Additional information

Cross street
North Avers
Neighborhood
Albany Park
Hours of operation
Sunday through Thursday- 5 to 10pm Friday though Saturday- 5 to 11pm Brunch coming soon!
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Latin / Spanish, Contemporary Mexican, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
limited private parking
Public transit
Brown line Kimball, 81 Lawrence bus
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dudley Nieto
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.rojogusano.com/
Phone number
(773) 539-4398

Rojo Gusano

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Small Bites

Ceviche (Octopus-Shrimp)$9.50

Empanadas$3.50

Tamal de Queso con Rajas$7.00

Quesadilla Norteña$3.50

Queso Fundido$7.00

Sopes - Sope Trio$6.00

Guacamoles

Spicy Pumpkin Seed

Fiery Habanero

Serrano Pico de Gallo

Tacos

House-Made Tortillas or Bibb Lettuce

Pork Adobo$2.95

Chicken Tinga$2.95

Spicy Chorizo$2.95

Charred Butternut Squash$2.95

Mixed Mushroom$3.75

Al Pastor$3.75

Pescado$3.75

Pork Belly$3.75

Korean BBQ Beef$3.75

Braised Short Rib$3.75

Arrachera$3.75

Green Curry Camaron$3.75

Lunch

Torta Ahogada (Traditional from Jalisco)$10.00

Cemita (Traditional from Puebla)$12.00

Taco Arabe (Lebanese Influence in Puebla)$3.75

Tamal de queso con rajas$10.00

Lunch Combinations

Pick 1: Soup, Salad

Pick 1: Rice, Beans, Corn

Pick 1: Torta Ahogada, 2 tacos, 2 Tamales

Pick 1: Agua Fresca: Horchata, Watermelon, Del Dia

Soups & Salads

Jicama & Mango Salad$10.00

Tortilla Soup$7.00

desserts

Churros de la casa$7.00

Chocolate Tamal$7.00

Drinks

Horchata$2.50

Watermelon$2.50

Del Dia$2.50

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

Does Rojo Gusano offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Rojo Gusano restaurant rated?

Not available on OpenTable

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