Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Local time in Chicago: 9:25 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (312) 265-1488 to confirm.
Location & directions
1438 West Chicago AvenueChicago, IL 60642
About Zócalo
Zócalo is a Mexican restaurant located at 1438 West Chicago Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Our Chicago guide covers 5,398 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Zócalo is open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Night owls can stop by until 12:00 AM on Friday and Saturday.
Available service options are dine-in.
For questions or orders, call (312) 265-1488.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 1438 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642
- Phone
- (312) 265-1488
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Zócalo’s weekday schedule with 156 other Mexican restaurants in Chicago. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 55 hours a week, 22 hours fewer than the local median of 77. 88% of Mexican restaurants in Chicago open on Sundays, and Zócalo is one of them.
Compared with 156 other Mexican restaurants in Chicago that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Illinois
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
We don’t have Zócalo’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what Mexican restaurants in Illinois typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 41% | $7.18 |
| Taco Salad | 38% | $13.00 |
| Carne Asada | 36% | $21.99 |
| Sour Cream | 32% | $1.54 |
| Taco Dinner | 32% | $13.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $10.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 31% | $3.54 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $5.62 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Zócalo there are 92 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 355 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (64), Cafes & Coffee (47), Bakeries & Desserts (28), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (22).
Competition is strong: 22 other Mexican restaurants are within a mile and 183 within three miles. The closest is Taqueria Traspasada, 0.2 mi away.
118 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mediterranean & Middle EasternMarrakech< 0.1 mi
- Bars & PubsBeauty Bar Chicago< 0.1 mi
- Latin American & CaribbeanCafe Central Chicago< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStanding Passengers< 0.1 mi
- EuropeanGilda< 0.1 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Zócalo's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Is Zócalo open on Sunday?
Yes, Zócalo is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.
Where is Zócalo located?
Zócalo is located at 1438 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642.
What is the phone number of Zócalo?
You can call Zócalo at (312) 265-1488.
Does Zócalo offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Zócalo. Listed service options: dine-in.
Is Zócalo open late?
Yes – Zócalo is open until 10 PM or later on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
What else is near Zócalo?
There are 355 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Zócalo. Nearby options include Marrakech (< 0.1 mi), Beauty Bar Chicago (< 0.1 mi), and Cafe Central Chicago (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near Zócalo?
22 other Mexican restaurants within a mile. The closest is Taqueria Traspasada, 0.2 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
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