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Big Star Chicago

Big Star Chicago Located in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, Big Star is a unique establishment that combines a bar and Mexican restaurant to create a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Chris Miller offer an authentic Mexican street food-inspired menu complemented by an extensive house-selected single barrel bourbon program. The taqueria is housed in a defunct 1940s gas station and features classic country and rock & roll music selected and spun by the bar staff. Come for the tacos, stay for the whiskey and honky-tonk music at Big Star Chicago on N Damen Avenue.
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The perfect concert night starts at Big Star Wrigleyville 🌮⚡Whether you're headed to Mumford & Sons or Rüfüs Du Sol, our...
06/03/2026

The perfect concert night starts at Big Star Wrigleyville 🌮⚡

Whether you're headed to Mumford & Sons or Rüfüs Du Sol, our group packages starting at $30 per person make us the ultimate pre-show spot. Good food, great drinks, and plenty of time to make it to the venue stress-free.

📩 Contact [email protected] to reserve.

The Cubs are back in town, and so are your Big Star Wrigley plans ⚾️🌮Big Star Wrigleyville offers group packages startin...
06/02/2026

The Cubs are back in town, and so are your Big Star Wrigley plans ⚾️🌮

Big Star Wrigleyville offers group packages starting at $30 per person, perfect for game days, team outings, birthdays, and celebrations of all kinds.

📩 Contact [email protected] for details.

Good dogs, cold Pacificos, and patio season 🐾 Join us June 9 for Yappy Hour at Big Star Wicker Park benefiting . Meet ad...
06/01/2026

Good dogs, cold Pacificos, and patio season 🐾

Join us June 9 for Yappy Hour at Big Star Wicker Park benefiting . Meet adoptable dogs from the CACC from 4–5PM, grab some free Pacifico swag, and sip for a cause — $1 from every Pacifico sold will support animals in need.

Sunny with a strong chance of margaritas 🍹☀️Enjoy a cold one or a pitcher on our patios this weekend.
05/29/2026

Sunny with a strong chance of margaritas 🍹☀️

Enjoy a cold one or a pitcher on our patios this weekend.

WIN FOUR VIP TICKETS TO OK Go June 13th at Gallagher Way Chicago!The Budweiser Concert Series continues next weekend wit...
05/28/2026

WIN FOUR VIP TICKETS TO OK Go June 13th at Gallagher Way Chicago!

The Budweiser Concert Series continues next weekend with OK Go featuring The Stone Foxes. We’re giving away four VIP tickets with exclusive access to the front of the stage, a private terrace, bar, and restrooms. HOW TO ENTER:

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Contest ends June 4th at 11:59PM. Winner will be contacted by .entertainment.

We’re going all out for Father’s Day on June 21st 🍔🥃Kids under 12 eat FREE, the Big Star Smash Burger is making an appea...
05/27/2026

We’re going all out for Father’s Day on June 21st 🍔🥃

Kids under 12 eat FREE, the Big Star Smash Burger is making an appearance, and the Buffalo Trace Antique Collection is 20% off all day long.

Beautiful day for a Cubs game and a patio moment at Big Star Wrigley ⚾️☀️5:40pm gametime means there’s plenty of time fo...
05/26/2026

Beautiful day for a Cubs game and a patio moment at Big Star Wrigley ⚾️☀️

5:40pm gametime means there’s plenty of time for pregame margaritas, postgame tacos, or both.

Don’t forget about our Cubs Game Day specials:
🌶️ $12 Al Pastor Glazed Wings
🧀 $12 Nachos
🌭 $12 Chicago Dog Crunch Star Supreme

How you’ll find us this Memorial Day: patio + margarita 🍹
05/25/2026

How you’ll find us this Memorial Day: patio + margarita 🍹

05/22/2026

Chicago Dog Crunch Star + Cubs game + Memorial Day weekend = basically the whole agenda. We’ll take it from here. 🌭⚾️

Chicago Dog Crunch Star is served every Cubs home game at Big star Wrigley!

05/21/2026

Happy hour said get the nachos and we listened 🧀

Available Monday–Friday, 4–6pm (excluding Cubs home games).

Baseball, tacos, pitchers, repeat ⚾️Make Big Star Wrigleyville your go-to for Cubs game days with group packages startin...
05/20/2026

Baseball, tacos, pitchers, repeat ⚾️

Make Big Star Wrigleyville your go-to for Cubs game days with group packages starting at $30 per person. Pre-game, post-game, birthdays, work outings, we’ve got you covered.

And yes, you can even book the whole place for the ultimate VIP setup.

📩 Contact [email protected] to learn more and reserve.

The only acceptable Monday plan: Big Star Smash Burger in one hand, Cubs game on in the background 🍔⚾Available at both l...
05/18/2026

The only acceptable Monday plan: Big Star Smash Burger in one hand, Cubs game on in the background 🍔⚾

Available at both locations, every Monday1

Good morning to everyone getting breakfast tacos from the Big Star to-go window!To-Go Window Hours 🌮 Wicker Park:Monday ...
05/16/2026

Good morning to everyone getting breakfast tacos from the Big Star to-go window!

To-Go Window Hours 🌮

Wicker Park:
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM

Wrigleyville:
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

The Big Star Food Truck will bring your event to the next level 🚚🌮From elevated weddings, graduation parties and large s...
05/13/2026

The Big Star Food Truck will bring your event to the next level 🚚🌮

From elevated weddings, graduation parties and large scale corporate events, to casual family reunions, the Food Truck is the perfect bold addition to your next event. Email [email protected] to book!

Taco Tuesday is officially a personality trait now!🌮 $2.95 Pastor, Pollo, Panza, Papas🌮 $4.95 Carne, Pescado, Camarones ...
05/12/2026

Taco Tuesday is officially a personality trait now!

🌮 $2.95 Pastor, Pollo, Panza, Papas
🌮 $4.95 Carne, Pescado, Camarones Fritos

Dine in only!

Happy Whiskey Monday featuring Weller Full Proof Bourbon 🥃At 114 proof, this single barrel is non-chill filtered to pres...
05/11/2026

Happy Whiskey Monday featuring Weller Full Proof Bourbon 🥃

At 114 proof, this single barrel is non-chill filtered to preserve deep aging character. Expect notes of vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, and a crème brûlée finish.

Grab a pour of at both Big Star locations today — 20% off all day!

Mother’s Day is tomorrow! Do the right thing and get her a margarita 🌹🍓Join us at Big Star Wicker Park for roses for eve...
05/09/2026

Mother’s Day is tomorrow! Do the right thing and get her a margarita 🌹🍓

Join us at Big Star Wicker Park for roses for every mom and $10 Strawberry Margaritas all day!

Swipe to fill! 🎓Our Solar Patio at Wicker Park is ready to host your grad party celebration. With plenty of space, all-w...
05/07/2026

Swipe to fill! 🎓

Our Solar Patio at Wicker Park is ready to host your grad party celebration. With plenty of space, all-weather comfort, and tacos and margaritas on standby, it’s the perfect spot to gather, celebrate, and make it a party.

Reach out to [email protected] or check out the link in bio!

If it’s a Cubs home game, we’re ordering this 🌭⚾Chicago Dog Crunch Star piled high with queso Chihuahua, hot dog, pico, ...
05/06/2026

If it’s a Cubs home game, we’re ordering this 🌭⚾

Chicago Dog Crunch Star piled high with queso Chihuahua, hot dog, pico, sport peppers, relish, and more. Available at Big Star Wrigley every home game.

05/01/2026

Chicago, we did something 🌭

Meet the Chicago Dog Crunch Star made with queso Chihuahua, hot dog, tostadas, pico de gallo, sport peppers, relish, burger sauce, and shredded lettuce, served with mustard. Basically everything you love about game day in one bite. Available every Cubs home game ⚾

Mom deserves a margarita 🌹🍓Celebrate Mother’s Day, May 10th at Big Star Wicker Park with roses for every mom and $10 Str...
04/29/2026

Mom deserves a margarita 🌹🍓

Celebrate Mother’s Day, May 10th at Big Star Wicker Park with roses for every mom and $10 Strawberry Margaritas all day!

📸: jesskeys_

Cinco de Mayo is ONE week away 🎉Skip the stress and let Big Star catering take over tacos, sides, and crowd favorites fo...
04/28/2026

Cinco de Mayo is ONE week away 🎉

Skip the stress and let Big Star catering take over tacos, sides, and crowd favorites for office lunches, private parties, and more.

Link in bio to order!

Don’t sleep on our $12 meal deals… especially when it’s raining ☔️Your choice between Crunch Star, Nachos, or a Taco box...
04/27/2026

Don’t sleep on our $12 meal deals… especially when it’s raining ☔️

Your choice between Crunch Star, Nachos, or a Taco box, each comes with chips + dip! Link in bio to order.

Flowers? Check. Margaritas? Also check! 🌹🍹Celebrate Mother’s Day, May 10th, at Big Star Wicker Park, where every mom is ...
04/26/2026

Flowers? Check. Margaritas? Also check! 🌹🍹

Celebrate Mother’s Day, May 10th, at Big Star Wicker Park, where every mom is welcomed with a rose and can enjoy $10 Strawberry Margaritas all day.

Today’s the day 🎸Celebrate  birthday at Big Star Wicker Park with a BBQ bash featuring a la carte BBQ, cold beer, shots,...
04/25/2026

Today’s the day 🎸

Celebrate birthday at Big Star Wicker Park with a BBQ bash featuring a la carte BBQ, cold beer, shots, and Willie’s greatest hits spinning all day. Good times guaranteed.

Address

1531 N Damen Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622

To reach the bar and Mexican restaurant located on N Damen Avenue in Chicago, there are several options for both public transport and driving.

If you're using public transportation, you can take the Blue Line subway to the Damen stop, and then transfer to bus number 50 towards Clybourn/North. Get off at North/Damen and walk a few blocks south to reach your destination.

Alternatively, if you're driving, you can take I-90/94 and exit at North Ave. Head west on North Ave until you reach Damen Avenue, then turn right onto Damen. There is paid street parking available nearby.

Remember to always check travel advisories before heading out on your journey!

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What people say

Big Star Chicago is a must-visit spot for anyone looking for a fun night out in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. This bar and Mexican restaurant offers an extensive selection of bourbons and beers, as well as delicious tacos inspired by authentic Mexican street food. The menu, created by Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Chris Miller, is sure to satisfy any craving. The ambiance at Big Star Chicago is unbeatable - housed in a defunct 1940's gas station, the taqueria's honky-tonk vibe is enhanced by the classic country and rock & roll soundtrack selected and spun by their talented bar staff. Whether you're looking for a casual dinner or a late-night hangout spot, Big Star Chicago has got you covered.

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