About Cruz Blanca Taquería + Brewery
Cruz Blanca Taquería + Brewery is a Mexican restaurant and brewpub in Chicago's West Loop, on West Randolph Street. It pairs wood-fired tacos with house-brewed beer. On top of that, it works as a brunch restaurant.
The kitchen is built around the wood-fired grill. The menu lists tacos, Cali burritos with carne asada and crispy fries, and 14-inch tlayudas built for the table.
The beers are all brewed in-house. They range from Mexican-style lagers to tropical ales and barrel-aged releases. Margaritas are shaken to order, and the full bar focuses on agave spirits.
Live music plays on Sunday afternoons. Upstairs, a private room has a full bar, lofty ceilings and expansive windows.
From Cruz Blanca's own website and its Google listing, read September 26, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
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Questions people ask
Does Cruz Blanca serve food?
Yes. The menu centers on the wood-fired grill, with tacos, Cali burritos and 14-inch tlayudas. It is a taco restaurant and a brunch restaurant too.
What beer does Cruz Blanca brew?
The beers range from Mexican-style lagers to tropical ales and barrel-aged releases. All of them are brewed in-house, and the beer list page at cruzblancachi.com has the current lineup.
Is there live music?
Yes. Live music plays on Sunday afternoons, and reservations are not required.
Can I book a private event?
Yes. The second-floor private room seats up to 50 people or holds up to 100 standing. It has a full bar, and bookings go through the private events page on the website.
Which breweries are close by?
Haymarket Pub & Brewery is 0.2 miles away. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - West Loop and Chicago Beer Company are both 0.3 miles away.
Answers come from Cruz Blanca's website and its Google listing, read September 26, 2026.
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Before you visit Cruz Blanca
Check the beer list and events calendar on cruzblancachi.com before you go. The site also has a reservations page, though reservations are not required for the Sunday live music. Valet is available on Thursday to Saturday evenings.
Come hungry, because the wood-fired grill is the center of the menu. Groups planning a party can book the upstairs room through the private events page.
Haymarket Pub & Brewery is 0.2 miles away, so this is easy to walk. Guinness Open Gate Brewery - West Loop and Chicago Beer Company are each 0.3 miles away.