Federales - Chicago

Mexican, Bars, Meat

Federales

★ 4.0 / 5 (8335 reviews)

+17738319696

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Opening hours

Monday
16:00 -02:00
Tuesday
16:00 -02:00
Wednesday
16:00 -02:00
Thursday
16:00 -02:00
Friday
11:00 -02:00
Saturday
11:00 -03:00
Sunday
11:00 -22:00

Opening hours

If you are coming by vehicle to Federales in Chicago, you will find parking lots 419 meters away at Lot, or you can take public transportation and get off at the station CTA-Morgan, which is located 47 meters from Federales.

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Beer Full Bar Wine Reservation Vegan Options Accepts Credit Cards Outdoor Seating Street Parking Dogs Allowed Wheelchair Accessible Television Non-smoking Wifi

Federales

★ 4.0 / 5 (8335 reviews)

This popular neighborhood spot offers a mixed bag of experiences. While the food may not be considered authentic Tex-Mex by some, the chips and salsa were praised as being on point. However, the street taco platter received mixed reviews with some dishes lacking in flavor. The atmosphere is lively, making it a better option for a casual night out with friends rather than a romantic date. The service was a hit or miss, with some customers feeling neglected by their servers. The alcohol selection and drinks were highly recommended, especially their margaritas. Overall, it's a great spot to enjoy quality Mexican food and drinks with friends, as long as you don't mind the occasional noisy crowd and loud music.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Luciana

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★ 4 / 5 from 8335 reviews

Was Ashley at Federales a mag?
Food was good but it was a business meeting and they mixed all the tacos on 1 tray, with very little direction on what was what. I ended up not getting what I ordered because it was on a tray furthest away from me amongst 4 other individuals. Don't let people order separately if you're just going to mix it all together...or at least give the option to have your own meal. View all feedback.

What TaraP dislikes about Federales:
Good was decent. Chips Salsa were on point and complimentary. Street taco platter had some good options but most of the meat was lacking in flavor and the fish tacos and guacomole were a bust. Only recommend coming here if you are going out for drinks with a group. Not a date nigth spot as the music is blaring as early as 6pm. View all feedback.

Joel

29.04.2020

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I wish I had a photo of my food, but I was so hungry that I couldn't wait! I have the tacos and definitiw a place where I would come.

Kelsi

26.05.2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My friend and I drank last night after work for a quick to everyone. we were here a lot and I feel every time we go back.

Wilbert

26.05.2022

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I was a couple of times at federales, and honestly it was just never really a pleasant experience for me here. the security here was consistent.

Luciana

20.03.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

My girlfriend and I had a fantastic time at this restaurant! We decided to stop by before the hawks game for some drinks and dinner. The taquito appetizer was delightful! We tried the tacos (carne asada, beef brisket, and pork belly) and they were some of the best tacos we've had in a while. We finished all the food we ordered and also enjoyed two orders of churros for dessert. They had our favorite Don Julio 1942, which is usually hard for us to find. Our server was attentive and always available for anything we needed. We will definitely be back and will recommend this restaurant to our friends and family!