Kie-Gol-Lanee

A pleasant atmosphere with Oaxacan music in the background. The setting is excellent, now with the them9ie of the Day of the Dead. The food is exquisite, it feels like an "orgasm" of flavors with an exotic presentation, typical of the Mexican "magical towns." Everything is excellent!

** Had to come back and wow! The wait was a little long because we didn't make a reservation. The wait was worth it 01-25-25. ** Super friendly staff - the food was absolutely delicious and the drinks were awesome. We started with 1 Quesadilla de Huitlacoche and 1 Garnacha. To drink we started with a Paloma and a tres leches Martini. We followed it up with Huachinango en hoja de platano and chuletas de puerco. So far everything was super flavorful. We continued with more drinks and this time we ordered 1 Margarita de Fresa and 1 Brunn Margarita. Since we still had a little room for dessert we ordered Nicautole de temporada and wow was this delicious. To wash everything down we ended our dinner with 1 Victoria and 1 margarita de tamarindo.

These are my husband’s thoughts, “ coming from a Mexican. It is thoroughly apparent that this food is made to cater towards non-Mexican races. The prices certainly reflect the quality. I give them a star for freshness. Execution was subpar. Taste was simplistic. The ambience was drowned out by the overcrowding and high volume of people speaking. the server did not put in my drink order therefore I never received it.” Back to my words as a white woman: the Tinga tostadas was actually pretty decent but not for the price. My husband’s horchata was Instagram worthy and I liked that it was different from the usual. But it did sadden me to see that the rest of my party (of three) weren’t enjoying their food and they are of Mexican descent. Service answered a lot of the questions that my table did have. For such a small place, they did seem to be very overwhelmed especially for the alcoholic drinks.

Went last night for the first time and I am already planning my next visit! Went with some friends and we shared the quesadilla de huitlacoche, sopa de elote, as well as the quail in plum sauce and the gallinitas al horno. Everything was superbly delicious! Prickly pear margaritas were a nice refresher between bites. Highly, highly recommend.

Absolutely blown away by the flavors of the dishes we got, especially the quail! STILL salivating thinking about it. Food tastes so fresh & the service was great. I will definitely be back!

People dine out for different reasons, and my top three are as follows: Service – I want to be served; otherwise, I’ll stay home and cook for myself. Experience – The excitement of visiting a place that’s trending. Taste – To try something different from what I typically make at home. Service is the most important factor for me, and unfortunately, this place was disappointing. I am basing this review on the server we had, but from what I observed, the waitstaff doesn’t visit the tables often enough, at least not to keep up with drink refills. The restaurant is small, with maybe 15 tables, and that evening only 6 tables were being served. There were 4-5 waiters. Experience – I have to say, the food was decent, though definitely overpriced for what it was. For the Botanas portion of the menu, we ordered the Tostadas de Ceviche de Camaron. The ceviche portion on each tostada was very small—you could clearly see that each tostada was barely filled. At $20, it wasn’t worth the price. I ordered the Tlayuda de Arrachera for $28. I expected it to be packed with meat for that price, but I was disappointed. They placed only small, random pieces of arrachera on the dish—I'd estimate there was less than ¼ pound of it. I do not recommend it; it's far too expensive for what you get. One person ordered the Enchiladas de Pollo for $26, which was also overpriced. However, it was the best dish of the meal. The mole was exceptional—one of the best I’ve ever tasted at a restaurant. It’s served on a skillet, which helps it stay warm until the end. Another person ordered the Chuletas de Puerco for $27. While it was also pricey for the amount of food, the dish was flavorful, and the Oaxaca cheese added a nice touch. However, none of us could taste or find any chorizo. Finally, the last person ordered Arrachera Tacos for $20. The price wasn’t the issue—many taco places now charge $4-$5 per taco. What stood out, though, was that the four tacos had more meat than the $28 Tlayuda, though the meats didn’t seem to be the same. We’re unsure whether the tacos were actually made with arrachera. Overall, this place didn’t stand out. It feels like another trendy spot that’s getting attention due to social media, but it doesn’t offer anything extraordinary

Wow - every dish we tried was perfection, both sweet and savory (we went for brunch). The hot cider drink we had was also perfect. Will be back to try more - cannot say enough good things. Service was also amazing!

We were still reeling from the incredible dining experience at Kie-Gol-Lanee in Logan square though we frequent the original location in Uptown. This authentic Oaxacan gem is a must-visit for anyone craving traditional Mexican flavors. We loved the tamales and the Tlayuda was a game changer. The crispy tortilla, tender cecina meat,black beans and quesillo were melded together in harmony. Luigi, the mixologists and our server at the same time was so talented crafting unique concoctions that perfectly complement the bold flavors of Oaxacan cuisine. The mezcal shots at the end of our dinner culminated our exceptional experience. I highly recommend this place for a different take on Mexican flare.

jaw dropping delicious... i don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. 3 of us went for restaurant week and all 3 of us walked away singing k's praises. tlayuda - is a MUST. i had the mushroom/zucchini one and it was phenomenal. paired with a mezcal paloma and i was in heaven. my fellow diners had the steak and the deviled shrimp and were also floored. get here ASAP!

We were still reeling from the incredible dining experience at Kie-Gol-Lanee in Logan square though we frequent the original location in Uptown. This authentic Oaxacan gem is a must-visit for anyone craving traditional Mexican flavors. We loved the tamales and the Tlayuda was a game changer. The crispy tortilla, tender cecina meat,black beans and quesillo were melded together in harmony. Luigi, the mixologists and our server at the same time was so talented crafting unique concoctions that perfectly complement the bold flavors of Oaxacan cuisine. The mezcal shots at the end of our dinner culminated our exceptional experience. I highly recommend this place for a different take on Mexican flare.

There are 31 states in the country of Mexico. Not every state has its own cuisine, but certainly there are 10 to 15 areas making its own indigenous food. By far my favorite area, making the very best food this country has to offer is Oaxacan cuisine from (of course) the state of Oaxaca (Duh) located in Southern Mexico. Corn and chili peppers are a main staple for this food, but it's their "Mole" sauces that always get my attention! Last night I went to Kie-Gol-Lanee (the one in Logan Square) that served very original Oaxcan food that didn't disappoint. The owners and the people working here are "Spot-on"! We (my wife and I) started our dinner with guacamole and chips then moved on to Enchiladas De Pollo and Camarones a la Diabla; everything brought to our table was fantastic. When we moved to Chicago three years ago from Los Angeles, I thought I would miss all of my East L.A. Mexican restaurants. To my surprise, Chicago not only met my L.A. mexican food expectations, but actually surpassed it. Places like Kie-Gol-Lanee make it a a joy to have here!

Came here for brunch w a girlfriend and am glad that Kie-Gol-Lanee opened up a second location here in Logan Square. Items on the lunch/brunch menu all sounded intriguing and I had a hard time choosing what I wanted. I ended up going for the huevos con nopales and my friend got the chilaquiles with chorizo. Appreciated the free chips and bean dip that were on the house and our entrees were massive - we both couldn't finish everything on our plates! My dish came with corn tortillas made in house that i enjoyed- I most likely won't order the same dish as my eggs were overly scrambled and tasted rubbery. Service lagged at times despite it being slow in the restaurant and I had to wave down our server a few times. Overall, I've enjoyed this restaurant during dinner service and I would come back to try out their other brunch/lunch menu items.

It was a lovely atmosphere, attentive service, and unique dish options, flavors, choices. My friend and I really enjoyed our nopales + chilaquiles dishes as well as chips + black bean dip offered as appetizer. It was not crowded on the Saturday afternoon that we went and there were so many dishes we wanted to try, I'll want to go again! Great spot for a catchup/casual hang. Averagely priced and/or a bit on the more expensive side for Mexican cuisine, but you're purchasing the thoughtfully curated menu / top notch service. Highly recommend!

Super flavorful and delicious! We went for restaurant week and they started us off with margaritas and chips and bean dip. We got the Chorizo Tlayuda and it was light, crunchy, spicy and very filling. I would definitely get this again. Service was super quick and the staff were friendly. Decor was bright and colorful.

We came for restaurant week and were pleasantly surprised. It came with a margarita as the first dish. I have not seen anyone do that and loved it. The staff were very attentive and checking in on us. The decor made me feel like I was in Mexico. It made it feel even more authentic. However, back to the food. DELICIOUS. There wasn't anything I didn't like. We came out so full. Would highly recommend.

Wow. Just absolutely incredible food that tastes so fresh and delicious. Wonderful service. 10/10 - we'll be back!

I was so excited to hear this was coming to Logan. We've dined at the Uptown location and found the food outstanding. We were big fans of Masa Azul and not much since has had staying power until now. Right now it's still flying under the radar and easy to get in, I expect that to change soon. The location has nice, intimate indoors with a small patio on Francisco. We each started witha spicy mezcal margarita. They serve black beans with chips (vegetarian). We opted not to get an appetizer knowing how generous the portions are. Husband ordered the arracherra and I the shrimp diablo. We both thoroughly enjoyed our choices along with the handmade tortillas. There were a few wrinkles in service. Ours was on point, but the table next to us had a different server and was growing impatient. To be fair they were seated when we arrived and ordered after us.

Very friendly service. The food was so good. I am definitely going back! Great for a casual dinner!

Great food and the service awesome!!! Definitely we will back. This was our first time there and we are surprised with this place.

The original restaurant had the best food. Not sure what happened to the taste of the cuisine, something changed. I hope to return someday in the future and have a tasty meal.

Really wonderful and unique cocktails and food, stellar service. My sister heard about this place and was intrigued by the specials. We made the 45 minute drive from the burbs on a Sunday evening and it was completely worth the drive. We enjoyed their lovely patio, and parking was easy. Lots of great vegetarian options. Portions were very generous. The pic is of the specials..we had the stuffed acorn squash and quesadillas, both were excellent and cravable. We also had the special cocktails and loved them. The folks working here were so kind and attentive.

Wanted to bring visitors to Chicago to a non-touristy place. And this was the perfect choice. The restaurant is nicely set up. The staff was attentive. And the food was outstanding. The mole's were delicious. We had a wide variety of meals and all were great. Really enjoyed our visit.

Came here with my parents and dined on the patio! Everything was delicious - ordered the huitlacoche quesadillas, quail dish, pork chops and enchiladas.

I really recommend this place. Small and very personalized service and very welcoming. The service was excellent, and the staff speaks indigenous language in the kitchen . Beautiful . Food are great.

Welcome to the neighborhood! My friend and I ate at Kie Gol Lanee for brunch on Sunday. We shared the french toast topped with fruit and tres leches sauce and 2 tamales. We had the chicken mole rojo tamale and the pork with mole verde tamale. Everything was excellent!! I can't wait to go back and try some more dishes, but I might have to get the same thing again because it was so good! :)

I've been to Mexico City several times and also to Oaxaca - both cities are food meccas that I plan to keep visiting often and so I was excited to see this restaurant to open a location close to me for Oaxacan style cuisine. We got two prix fixe meals so we could try a variety of things - we got a Oaxacan style pork mole verde tamale, nopales, enchiladas de pollo, barbacoa de borrego, tres leches and flan. The tamale wrapped in a banana leaf melted in my mouth. The barbacoa was falling off the bone. Everything I ate was incredible - flavorful, cooked to perfection. The server was fast and friendly as were the whole staff. Candlelit inside with music at an audible but pleasant volume. The food held up to some of the higher end restaurants I've been to in Oaxaca. They have a good selection of mezcal - we tried the tobala - smoky and smooth. Also had some champurrado that was lovely. Highly recommend this restaurant!

The space is pleasant and even charming with several nicely done murals in a very colorful Mexican style decorating the walls. The staff are pleasant and likable and efficient. The food was marvelous. We were hoping for unusually good but what we got was well beyond our highest expectations, The attention to detail in the kitchen was exceptional. There may be a magician hiding back there in the kitchen. Every aspect of every dish we tried was done to perfection. I ordered the Tlayudos vegetarianos and she tried the Quesadillas and we finished with an enticing dessert called Pastel de Calabaza. Even the side salad (normally a throwaway dish of no consequence) was superb . We are vegans (of the wobbly variety - we consider shrimp an honorary vegetable) and there were several unusually appealing vegan/veggie possibilities. The background music was well chosen and kept at a moderate level so conversation was easily possible. It has not been open long. Get there before word spreads and the crowds start surging in.