Reviews

Absolutely AMAZING!!!

I'll always come back for the nachos. ALWAYS. The tacos are delicious as well, everyone that I come with RAVES about the bourbon taco but I'm more of a fan of the tequila shrimp one. Don't get me wrong, they are both phenomenal but the shrimp one is lighter and more fresh imo. The Beyoncé frozen margarita is also always a MUST. Music can get a bit loud and it's not really my style ( think old ontz-ontz club) but the staff is super friendly.

Great people even better drinks. The service at the bar is excellent, and seating is readily available . I choose this place to have tacos on any given Thursday after 5 PM.Bourbon Chicken

Waiter ran to give me back the sunglasses I forgot! Good food!!

Wow wow wow. Such a cozy environment with laughs and great Show during Drag Sunday. From the moment I walked in I was greeted and felt the welcoming of this place. The server was patient and very open to our suggestions and recommended a few things on the menu. The food was amazing had that zing of spice I had the hangover breakfast and was very very well.

I just went to DS Tequila for the first place, and I can say my expierence left a lasting impression, and I will 100% be back and choose to support this business. I would highly recommend you go here versus roscoes next door. Not only was the food and drinks fantastic, but I think what really sets this place apart is the customer service. To start off with, there was a one bartender and a descent crowd, so of course the drinks would be later and that's okay. Based on working in fast food, an entire day can be... read moreI just went to DS Tequila for the first place, and I can say my expierence left a lasting impression, and I will 100% be back and choose to support this business. I would highly recommend you go here versus roscoes next door. Not only was the food and drinks fantastic, but I think what really sets this place apart is the customer service. To start off with, there was a one bartender and a descent crowd, so of course the drinks would be later and that's okay. Based on working in fast food, an entire day can be set off the place is understaffed/not all employees can make it in. However our weightor was apolegetic and took the time to explain it. To me, as long as you're apologetic and explain the situation, it's completely understandable, and not a big deal. From there on, the customer service only got better. There was a mix up with the food order, and the weightor once again came by, explained, and so did the manager. To me, once again, when I see the weightor and maganger be transparent, apologetic and to notify the food may be a bit later because we're fixing the order, it's 100% understandable because things happen. I think what further sets this place apart even with a simple mishap, my Dad and I were given meals on the house. I would say the food is great and the people here work really hard, and I would highly recommend supporting this business. I look forward to coming back, and someone please give these people a raise. read less

I've been to DS Tequila a handful of times. It's one of my favorite places to be at in Boystown. I love their food and drink options, the food is always delicious and freshly made to order, and they have a huge selection of drinks to choose from. We came here on Saturday for brunch for my partner's birthday, and it was convenient being able to book a reservation on OpenTable. We were seated right away, and our server Caesar (that was the name I saw on my tab) was really friendly, efficient and accurate with our modifications which I... read moreI've been to DS Tequila a handful of times. It's one of my favorite places to be at in Boystown. I love their food and drink options, the food is always delicious and freshly made to order, and they have a huge selection of drinks to choose from. We came here on Saturday for brunch for my partner's birthday, and it was convenient being able to book a reservation on OpenTable. We were seated right away, and our server Caesar (that was the name I saw on my tab) was really friendly, efficient and accurate with our modifications which I appreciate. My partner did the bottomless brunch package, where they had several rounds of rum and cranberries, and they give you 2 hours of unlimited. I was going to do that for mimosas but then decided not to because I wouldn't be able to drink enough for my monies worth and needing to drive. The mimosa a La carte is also a reasonable price, which came in like a champagne flute type glass. Whereas the bottomless mimosa folks had a yellow plastic large mug. It was fun seeing a staff member wear a backpack, going around to fill people's bottomless mimosa cups around the clock. My partner and I shared a regular plate of nachos, and we each got an entree. My partner tried our server's recommendation the skillet, and I had the chicken tenders. The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside which is perfect. The bathrooms were clean. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for food and drinks. They also have specials on certain days as well. read less

The food was good and great portions. Our server (wish I could remember their name !) was 10/10- super fun, great at their job and was super accommodating. It's overall a fun spot and I'd definitely go back.

Everything Was Great

Esho was our waiter. AMAZING! Great customer service. Helped us decide our shots and gave great advise. Definitely come here! Will be back and will recommend to friends 😊

Best nachos in town! The Chipotle Raspberry wings are incredible and the Octane Margarita my favorite drink...

The best nachos I have ever ate!!

Nice location good food

Cool place to have a Quick bite for lunch.

Ok food, but exceptional service and nice vibe.

Yo! Didn't realize what food this place had prior to coming here, but I got the barnyard burger and it was one of the best sandwiches I'd had in a minute.

After multiple visits, they never fail to impress.

Haven't seen 50 cent wing nights in a long time. I was upset it took over an hour because of traffic ( lsd lane closures, cubs game) ... but the wings and fries were pretty good. I liked the ambiance I wasn't crazy about my blue drink but I would come back.

Went for a charity event. Great margs and the shrimp quesadilla is so good.

Great nachos and margs! Try the blue and the blackberry.

Short version: I don't know what other reviewers are complaining about: the food was good, drinks were cold, and service was excellent. Safe/inclusive environment in a solid location. I don't know what more you can ask for. Longer version: I'm out here on a backpacking trip and don't know anyone, so when I said I was cravings tacos my friend (who used to live here) sent me here. I don't know anyone in this city, and this was the first place I felt safe and comfortable, even as the all-alone weirdo at the bar. It's a super cute location, first... read moreShort version: I don't know what other reviewers are complaining about: the food was good, drinks were cold, and service was excellent. Safe/inclusive environment in a solid location. I don't know what more you can ask for. Longer version: I'm out here on a backpacking trip and don't know anyone, so when I said I was cravings tacos my friend (who used to live here) sent me here. I don't know anyone in this city, and this was the first place I felt safe and comfortable, even as the all-alone weirdo at the bar. It's a super cute location, first of all. The bar and the seating areas are cute, bathrooms are clean, and it's good vibes all around. Secondly, it's zero-percent "overpriced" compared to everywhere else I've been in this city. And lastly, my super-gringo, can't-handle-anything-slightly-spicy-self...I actually really loved the food. It's a great place for anyone in the LGBTQ community or anyone else and I would highly recommend stopping by if you find yourself in the area. Special shout out to Raven, who I enjoyed chatting with immensely and was also a super efficient, talented, and professional bartender. You're not going to find better service anywhere, and that's coming from someone who has seen a whole lot of cities and a whole lot of restaurants on this trip. read less

Had drinks on June 7th. Our waiter, Denis S.'s shirt said, "Feed me tacos and tell me I am cute." He was and friendly, too. The service was very good. As the last review says, a bit expensive. $12 each for bourbon & water and a margarita. A beer was $6.

Good service and good food!

Drinks are really bottomless!

Solid spot for some good tacos, guac or other Mexican fare, they have good margs and a wild brunch on the weekend. Not much to share, the service is always great, servers are super friendly, especially Bobby, and the margs come out quickly. Ton of different options and they run specials during the week.

The food was fine. Both servers we had seemed depressed. .

This place slays! Delicious food, even tastier drinks, and a great space! I loved their frozen drink. My friend and I split an appetizer and 2 entrees (burger and chicken sandwich) and it was so yummy. Highly recommend this place. It’s so cute, the food is great, and the vibes are good too!

Good food. Great atmosphere. Very LGBTQ friendly. We enjoyed and will come back when we visit next. Love trying new places.

Large, unique menu and great drinks. The outside patio is a great place to relax and enjoy a meal.

Great margaritas!

came during saturday brunch and had the best time ever!!!! i've been to a-lot of brunches in the city and this one was by far one of my favs! the mimosa package can get a little pricey with the inclusion of food but the food was really good surprisingly. Our server Julian was super helpful and sweet! he recommended the hangover skillet and it was soooo good. the mimosas fairy was such a cute idea and made sure i never found the bottom of my mimosas LOL! super lively and great music all around FUN great time would come again/ recommend!

I always walk past this place and finally decided to stop in! The food and drinks are tasty but a bit expensive. The atmosphere and service definitely made up for the steep prices. My server Julian was super pleasant and attentive; we never had to ask or wait long for anything!

Solid spot for some good tacos, guac or other Mexican fare, they have good margs and a wild brunch on the weekend.

Not much to share, the service is always great, servers are super friendly, especially Bobby, and the margs come out quickly. Ton of different options and they run specials during the week.

Great food and though we had a mishap on the price of our margarita bowl, the manager was very nice and addressed the situation. Greatly appreciated that.

The best drag show i have ever seen.. The show was amazing, the servers was nice. The atmosphere was just overall excellent. The food and drinks was everything.. Me and my friends had a great time..

GREAT margaritas that are not full of sugar, and just simply great tacos!

Good food, decent price, warm atmosphere, kind and gracious server (Ceasar).

I don't know who makes their fries. God himself? But my goodness. These are the best fries I have ever had in my entire 34 yrs of living. Bless your hearts

Amazing food and restaurant. Julian was my server and he was very friendly and helpful. He recommended the bourbon chicken tacos and they did not disappoint! The drinks and food were so delicious and Julian made the experience even better. 10/10 I will be coming back!

Really cute restaurant/bar in boystown. Loved the vibes especially and also the food. My server Julian was on top of it! Will be coming back and requesting Julian as my server, he was the cutest!

I love the atmosphere here. The staff is always friendly (ask for Max!), and the food is always good. I have eaten here a few times now, and I'm never disappointed by it, unlike a few places close by. Hit it on a week night for a more chill vibe.

Went here for a happy hour with a coworker. It was great. Our waiter, Max, was extremely attentive and helpful. He gave great recommendations on drinks and apps. Also i love this place in general for a quick drink to dinner. I can't wait to go back soon with friends!

love this place! The service is great! Max is attentive and helpful. We will keep coming back!!

I've never had a bad time here generally speaking, and although I wouldn't go out of my way to come here to eat necessarily, I did stop by on a Tuesday and realized they had 50 cent wing specials on Tuesday which is a nice special. We ordered 5 wings and a burger and it was alright! Nothing amazing, but was decent. The music was nice and they also have a tunes juke box that you can change music with which is also a nice added bonus to this place. The server was alright I guess - he wasn't overly... read moreI've never had a bad time here generally speaking, and although I wouldn't go out of my way to come here to eat necessarily, I did stop by on a Tuesday and realized they had 50 cent wing specials on Tuesday which is a nice special. We ordered 5 wings and a burger and it was alright! Nothing amazing, but was decent. The music was nice and they also have a tunes juke box that you can change music with which is also a nice added bonus to this place. The server was alright I guess - he wasn't overly friendly or anything and didn't see him much, but we had a nice quick dinner here. read less

$5 margarita day made it worth the walk. The dishes that had chicken were especially good. It can get pretty pricey ($25-35/person even with the discount margaritas) but we loved the food and the portions were super filling. The environment was good as well, spacious and modern.

The coyote ugly drag brunch on Sundays is insanely fun. Decent prices, it includes an actual choice of your entree, and bottomless drinks! fifty bucks?! I easily drink that much at any brunch highly recommend. The ONLY thing I'd remotely consider a Con, is that the food took 35 min to come out. better that knowing it's freshly made and not sitting under some heat lamp. honestly, we were too busy enjoying the show and drinking to even notice but I was hangry that morning. Food was solid nine out of ten Suggest you get there on time and get... read moreThe coyote ugly drag brunch on Sundays is insanely fun. Decent prices, it includes an actual choice of your entree, and bottomless drinks! fifty bucks?! I easily drink that much at any brunch highly recommend. The ONLY thing I'd remotely consider a Con, is that the food took 35 min to come out. better that knowing it's freshly made and not sitting under some heat lamp. honestly, we were too busy enjoying the show and drinking to even notice but I was hangry that morning. Food was solid nine out of ten Suggest you get there on time and get your food orders in asap read less

The lemon pepper fried shrimp taco was soooo good, I highly recommend it. Great atmosphere and friendly staff!

The 2 flavors of shrimp tacos were really good!

This bar has friendly but boring bartenders, the best chicken tenders in the city, and a jukebox that is usually not played loud enough to make it worth using.

Had to write a review for our server Margo! She was amazingggg. Great service, amazing personality, and so helpful! Went above and beyond. Hope to have her as my server next time I come in!

Feels like a bar that happens to serve some food during the daylight hours. Everything is pride-themed, though, and the outdoor area feels like it would be awesome for nightlife, so your dining experience is definitely well-beyond the standard "dive bar for lunch" ambiance. Would come back here, but the food-quality standards are low - but those margs rock. NOTE: You must be over 21 to eat here. I...think. They stated as such when we were admitted (and needed to see an unexpired ID), but families of kids were eating here with other families around noon, so I'm not sure... read moreFeels like a bar that happens to serve some food during the daylight hours. Everything is pride-themed, though, and the outdoor area feels like it would be awesome for nightlife, so your dining experience is definitely well-beyond the standard "dive bar for lunch" ambiance. Would come back here, but the food-quality standards are low - but those margs rock. NOTE: You must be over 21 to eat here. I...think. They stated as such when we were admitted (and needed to see an unexpired ID), but families of kids were eating here with other families around noon, so I'm not sure where the line is drawn there. PROS: -Really enjoyed the margs. They definitely have the "blended booze" drinks on lockdown, and they were tasty and brain-freeze inducing. Highly recommend on a warm summer day. -The S'mores Sundae looked absolutely baller and gigantic, and I'm really sad I didn't get it. If you're a S'mores person, that looks like a win. Don't make my mistake. -Queso tasted very very close to the Tositinos Queso - head's up if you love/hate that stuff. I really enjoyed it. Would have taken saltier chips (noted below), but you could easily make a meal out of the portion of queso/chips that was served, so that's A+. CONS: -Something outside really, really smelled. Anytime there would be a breeze, a waft of it (vomit?) would come into the outdoor seating area. It was definitely not adding to any positive ambiance. -Tortilla chips were not very salted. As this one is a personal preference, I'm not really subtracting, but I like salty chippies. -We got a spread of tacos. Some of them were really good, but some were downright inedible. I've never seen the partner leave a taco uneaten, but the steak was so overcooked that it was rock hard when served. read less

I already love boys town but I didn’t pay attention to this place until my mom invited me and it was so delicious . Unlimited mimosas for like 20$ which is definite worth it. Food was great . Place does get super packed

Get the classic burger but sub grilled chicken 🤤

They have great burgers!

Nice venue, that has EDM music Saturday nights. They also the venue for Very that ( @verythatparty on Instagram )

Brunch was lit. The servers are so friendly and entertaining! I LOVE the banter. It was great getting to choose between different drinks with the bottomless package! And food was delicious! 10/10 would go back.

Great bar food!!! And cute bartenders!!

Had a blast at the Sunday Drag Show

Love the mimosa fairy at brunch!

Great atmosphere!!! Had tons of fun ! Music was awesome

So much fun. On Thursdays they have $30 bottle service, $10 fish bowls and $5 bombs. Come party!

So much fun! The atmosphere is fun, music is great, the servers are friendly and attentive and the drinks are not so shabby. This is a great place to get some fuel for a night of Boystown dancing, drinking, and making new friends.

Went for the Wednesday Bingo with a friend from out of town! It was so much fun! Friendly service and patrons with great margaritas. Although we didn't eat, the food looked amazing as orders were coming out. Cool patio, fun atmosphere and friendly people!

Went for the Wednesday Bingo with a friend from out of town! It was so much fun! Friendly service and patrons with great margaritas. Although we didn't eat, the food looked amazing as orders were coming out. Cool patio, fun atmosphere and friendly people!

Toni Toni Toni!!! She definitely made our experience her amazing! My husband and I moved here from SF and will def be back because of here!!!! Thank you Toni!!!!

Recommendations

Drink:
Mimosa bowl, any margarita

Food:
Taco salad fried chicken
Any quesadilla

Very cool spot jus to hang out and enjoy a Friday lunch. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the big Margaritas!! I will keep this review short since we didn't get anything but chips, salsa and drinks. The place is well maintained in a good location with cute little patio. I was happy with the chips - salty enough and the salsas hit the spot. My friend does not eat spicy so I was the only one enjoying the salsa. Be aware that they are fairly spicy so watch out! Again, I would recommend the drinks! They were about... read moreVery cool spot jus to hang out and enjoy a Friday lunch. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the big Margaritas!! I will keep this review short since we didn't get anything but chips, salsa and drinks. The place is well maintained in a good location with cute little patio. I was happy with the chips - salty enough and the salsas hit the spot. My friend does not eat spicy so I was the only one enjoying the salsa. Be aware that they are fairly spicy so watch out! Again, I would recommend the drinks! They were about $12-13 each and were worth it. The frozen margaritas are allegedly their best item in the menu and I was extremely happy with mine! Next time when I go and have actual meals, I will come back and report on the quality of their food! read less

Very cool spot jus to hang out and enjoy a Friday lunch. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the big Margaritas!!

I will keep this review short since we didn't get anything but chips, salsa and drinks. The place is well maintained in a good location with cute little patio.

I was happy with the chips - salty enough and the salsas hit the spot. My friend does not eat spicy so I was the only one enjoying the salsa. Be aware that they are fairly spicy so watch out! Again, I would recommend the drinks! They were about $12-13... read moreVery cool spot jus to hang out and enjoy a Friday lunch. We very much enjoyed the atmosphere and the big Margaritas!!

I will keep this review short since we didn't get anything but chips, salsa and drinks. The place is well maintained in a good location with cute little patio.

I was happy with the chips - salty enough and the salsas hit the spot. My friend does not eat spicy so I was the only one enjoying the salsa. Be aware that they are fairly spicy so watch out! Again, I would recommend the drinks! They were about $12-13 each and were worth it. The frozen margaritas are allegedly their best item in the menu and I was extremely happy with mine!

Next time when I go and have actual meals, I will come back and report on the quality of their food! read less

Fernando is the sweetest waiter I've ever had. Also highly recommend the tiki margarita and the trash can nachos

Fernando is the sweetest waiter I've ever had. Also highly recommend the tiki margarita and the trash can nachos

First of all, any restaurant/bar with the name Tequila in it will get my money. It was an easy pick for dinner. Got a seat right away and we didn't even know it was Drag Bingo night. The menu was short but after I tasted their tacos, I realized they didn't even really need a menu at all. They were so good that I wouldn't need anything else (to eat). The margaritas were great. But the best part of this whole experience was Crystal, our server. She was so personable. After just a couple short interactions, I felt like we... read moreFirst of all, any restaurant/bar with the name Tequila in it will get my money. It was an easy pick for dinner. Got a seat right away and we didn't even know it was Drag Bingo night. The menu was short but after I tasted their tacos, I realized they didn't even really need a menu at all. They were so good that I wouldn't need anything else (to eat). The margaritas were great. But the best part of this whole experience was Crystal, our server. She was so personable. After just a couple short interactions, I felt like we were long-time friends. I would go back just to be sat in her section again. This was the epitome of excellent customer service, a skill that is hard to have. DS Tequila, you're doing it right! Keep on keepin on! read less

First of all, any restaurant/bar with the name Tequila in it will get my money. It was an easy pick for dinner. Got a seat right away and we didn't even know it was Drag Bingo night. The menu was short but after I tasted their tacos, I realized they didn't even really need a menu at all. They were so good that I wouldn't need anything else (to eat). The margaritas were great. But the best part of this whole experience was Crystal, our server. She was so personable. After just a couple short interactions, I felt like we... read moreFirst of all, any restaurant/bar with the name Tequila in it will get my money. It was an easy pick for dinner. Got a seat right away and we didn't even know it was Drag Bingo night. The menu was short but after I tasted their tacos, I realized they didn't even really need a menu at all. They were so good that I wouldn't need anything else (to eat). The margaritas were great. But the best part of this whole experience was Crystal, our server. She was so personable. After just a couple short interactions, I felt like we were long-time friends. I would go back just to be sat in her section again. This was the epitome of excellent customer service, a skill that is hard to have. DS Tequila, you're doing it right! Keep on keepin on! read less

This was such a great find!! I was drawn in by the awesome outdoor seating and was super shocked by the incredible salad (was able to add impossible patty as a vegan option!). I had a great dinner with my friend with awesome vibes, affordable wine/beer, and delicious food. Our server Robert provided amazing service and was so kind and helpful! Would absolutely recommend and definitely be back. Also, option to have itemized receipt texted to you for bill splitting!

The drinks were amazing! This is a great place to watch the parades. The DJ was fluid, and the dance floor was packed. The bathroom was clean. Overall, well worth the visit.

Great food, great location, great service. Fernando was the best!

Fernando as fantastic!!! Best waiter ever. Order whatever he recommends (queso, chipotle pineapple marg)