Big Star Wicker Park

Name: Big Star Wicker Park
Address: 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (773) 235-4039
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

38 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Good for groups
Great for happy hour
Hot spot

Big Star's original Wicker Park location offers a taco-slinging atmosphere complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 235-4039
Website
http://bigstarchicago.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Location
1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
Neighbourhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross Street
Damen & Milwaukee
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
- 1 minute walk from Damen Blue Line Station<br />- 1 min walk from Damen & Milwaukee North Ave Bus Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Big Star Wicker Park is a lively hotspot known for its "amazing food," vibrant atmosphere, and welcoming patio. Whether enjoying the "excellent margaritas" or indulging in street tacos, guests are treated to quick service and a fun, relaxed environment. Perfect for gatherings with friends or family, including kids and pets.

38 Reviews

D
Devon
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Antonio was awesome. He took excellent care of us. Great chips and salsa. Great margaritas. Great vibes.
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Raymond
Chicago
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went because my young adult kids like it. Food is OK but very pricey for tacos. Margaritas were good but on the 3rd pitcher they came out with something that looked like orange juice or mango was in it. When we asked the waiter about it he was trying to just say it was a new batch and that’s just how it looks and tastes. It did not look or taste good so when we stated that he did not like that we complained so he took the pitcher back and even took our glasses that we had poured some of the margarita in. Don’t get me wrong 3/4 of the picture was still full so why did he have to take the glasses away too. Part of the previous drink was also in the glasses most likely from the previous picture. To punish us. Now we had to just drink water for the rest of the meal. Really rude when you think about. Our bill was still almost $400 yet he would not let us finish our glass or offer if we wanted a beer something. Will not be back soon.
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Abigail
Chicago
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Boy has Big Star changed. Used to have a cool edge. Now it’s stroller central in covered patios. Tacos used to be small and flavorful; now they’re huge and mediocre. Such a bummer.
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Sheila
Chicago
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and margaritas- loud and fun atmosphere
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Katherine
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had colleagues in town and took them to Big Star for a casual end-of-day dinner. Instead of breaking the proverbial bread, we shared queso. There were five of us and a booth was perfectly conducive to conversation. The vibe and food were great.
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Courtney
Chicago
42 reviews
vip
5.0
42 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Big Star! We had a larger group and we sat in the new section with the TVs so we could watch the Bears Game. The food and the Margs were delicious and we had amazing service!
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Alison
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Antonio our server was amazing. The appetizers we ordered came out so fast we were still placing our taco order. Our 2 and 4 year old enjoyed playing with the foosball table. Tacos and margaritas were good. Elote portion was smaller than I expected but delicious. We arrived at 5 pm and it started to really get busy around 6 pm. Large indoor seating space.
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Sheila
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great fun vibe. Food was tasty. Service was so fast and very polite and attentive.
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Ashley
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service and food as always! Such a neighborhood staple!
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Vee
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Food was ok service was ehhhhh but we didn’t have high expectations on either
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FAQs

Big Star Wicker Park offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 235-4039.

Big Star Wicker Park is rated 4.6 stars by 38 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

Cross Street
Damen & Milwaukee
Neighbourhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–11:00 pm Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Tex-Mex, Mexican / Regional American (Southwestern)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
- 1 minute walk from Damen Blue Line Station- 1 min walk from Damen & Milwaukee North Ave Bus Stop
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://bigstarchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 235-4039
Private party facilities
We welcome you to explore our Private Dining options, perfect for any occasion.

Big Star Wicker Park

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 38 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Big Star Wicker Park offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Big Star Wicker Park restaurant rated?

Is Big Star Wicker Park currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information