Moe's Cantina - River North

I had an amazing experience at Moe’s Cantina in River North during the holiday season! The Christmas spirit was truly alive in the atmosphere, with festive decorations and cheerful music enhancing the overall vibe. The staff was friendly and went out of their way to make our visit special. It was a perfect spot to enjoy delicious food and drinks while soaking in the holiday cheer. I highly recommend Moe’s Cantina for anyone looking to celebrate the season in a fun and festive environment!

⭐️ 1 star — Extremely disappointing. Read before dining This was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve had, especially considering the very high prices. The food quality was poor and absolutely not worth what they charge. We spent a significant amount of money and left feeling completely ripped off. The situation was made much worse by the nonprofessional manager and crew. The manager was rude, dismissive, and untrained in basic customer service, and the staff showed no care or accountability. This is unacceptable behavior for any restaurant, let alone one charging premium prices. On top of everything, the restrooms were dirty and poorly maintained, which is a huge red flag and honestly disgusting. Cleanliness should be the bare minimum. Between the overpriced low-quality food, unprofessional management and staff, and dirty restrooms, I strongly warn others to avoid this place. There are far better options that actually respect their customers

I am not a sports person at all but seeing the bears’ last game was so fun because of Moe’s River North! Very spacious, good and diverse music, super nice and fun staff, and yummy food! We ordered Elotes, ribeye tacos, chips and guac, wings, and the margarita tower which was a nice presentation - the strawberry and mango margs were my favorite! Customer service and management was so great - we were constantly checked in on and didn’t have to wait long for anything we ordered throughout the night and were given recommendations! I can’t wait to come back.

I would have rated this place 5 stars because my group and I ended up having a good time but I have a few complaints. First, there was a bartender that did not want to respect our group wristband timeframe which I had bought 7 starting at 7:30pm-10:30pm the bartender wanted us to stop at 9:30pm luckily, I had the email where the event planner told me the wristbands were for 7:30pm-10:30pm and they respected it but one of the bartenders had an attitude after that encounter (my girls were tipping them) Secondly, you guys this is obviously a place to have a fun and good time and my group is not obnoxious or trouble making at all but I ended up puking because I ate too much and one of my friends as well but we were not “wasted” to be sent home we both went to the restroom quietly and made it to the toilet and the girl in there was already trying to send us home… Security was trying to send us home because one of my friends went to vomit in the bathroom and she was alone… I went to vomit and I was with my other two friends. Long story short they didn’t tell me nothing because I felt fine after that but when my other friend went to the restroom to vomit alone security was trying to send her home… they let us stay because we pointed out that we had spent so much money $500+ drinks, food, etc. because I was celebrating my birthday and it was not fair that they were trying to send her home (she was not wasted or super drunk). I just found it unpleasant and felt like that was completely unfair especially because we were a very respectful group of girls just dancing and having a good time. Overall, if those two small hiccups didn’t happen I would have rated this place a 5 star. Food was good and the dj was GREAT, manager and waiter kept checking in during the dinner portion which was nice. I would recommend this place to other people trying to have a great time with good music to dance to which was what I enjoyed the most. Just be warned if you are going to go throw up make sure you let the girl in the bathroom know you’re okay …if you are okay… we are all about safe and responsible drinking.

Came for happy hour, we tried the nachos with chicken and some of the tacos as well as a margarita. The food was slightly above average and the drinks were okay but overall good considering the happy hour pricing.

I used to work here a few years ago so I recommended it to my cousin. At the time, the staff was awesome. Apparently they still are. They (secondhand account) treated my family amazing. Served great drinks. We’re patient with my annoying cousin, etc. Thanks guys. And the management team was and is amazing.

Service was great! Dj starts at 10 food was very tasty! Also, the manager Charles stopped by our table to make sure everything was good he was very pleasant & friendly & frequently check all the tables in the restaurant. We absolutely loved all the Christmas decor! Merry Christmas, Happy Birthday Jesus & Happy New Year!!

We had such a great experience at Moe’s Cantina! Our waitress, Iris, was absolutely wonderful, so friendly and attentive. The food was amazing from start to finish, and you can tell everything is made fresh. The holiday décor was so fun and festive, too! The whole place felt warm and cheerful, which really added to the experience. Overall, a perfect spot for great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend!

If you're a taco lover like me, Moe's Cantina in River North has your Thursday plans covered! Their Taco Thursday specials start at 4 PM, featuring $4 tacos, tequila, and Tecate--an amazing deal for happy hour. With 9 different taco options (like carne asada, al pastor, shrimp, and even mushroom al pastor), there's something for everyone. The space is huge, making it perfect for group happy hours or after-work gatherings. Plus, there's plenty of street parking nearby. Highly recommend grabbing your friends and heading over to Moe's for a fun, affordable night out!

The staff was extremely nice from the very moment I stepped foot into the place. Our waitress, Helen was awesome! She was attentive and brought out our drinks very quickly. The restaurant is massive and they have ample seating for any size group. I was easily able to be a reservation for a party of six without having to put down a deposit and they even called me the tonight before to confirm my reservation. The food was delicious! I ordered the happy hour nachos and it was massive. I was surprised by the amount of guacamole they give you. I could have easily taken some to-go if I wanted. I had the mango margarita and it was flavorful. It is one of the few mango margaritas that actually tastes like mango. The chocolate cake is unbelievable. It was so moist and tasted fresh. I would highly recommend getting a margarita and a slice of the chocolate cake. I would highly recommend visiting Moe's Cantina for a fun night out with your friends, a date night, or night out with the your family.

Terrible experience with the entire bottle service experience. We ordered a bottle and they brought the entourage and sparklers to the wrong table. They also brought the bottle out at the wrong time. Tito the bottle service person is not professional whatsoever and is bad for business.

I went for the Halloween crawl. The buffet was good. We sat at a table the bus boys were on their job. The tables were cleared immediately. The decor what can you say but ahh.

This place is a SHIT SHOW!! Mexican restaurant turned Latin night club at night. The staff is outrageously rude, constant fights with patrons. The food was bland and honestly not good at all.

Very good elote with good portion sizes. Great martinis. Great happy hour prices. I really enjoyed the music, the playlist was very good. The service is very quick. We were at the bar so that statement might be biased.

Just came in for a quick drink. I gotta say I'm pleasantly surprised. The service was very good, quick and friend, thank you Anna, thoroughly enjoying my Agua de Pepino. Made with vodka. Very refreshing and my husband is enjoying his michelada. Classic. Nothing fancy. Like a michelada should be. But I gotta say the chips .... They are something special. Crisp, airy and light. Very flavorful. Not too salty and the salsa is roasted which gives it even more flavor. I wasn't here for dinner but I wouldn't hesitate to come back.

in the clurb we are not fam!!! they scammed us !! they tried to give us a watered down bottle!!! i know my tequila and definitely was watered down !! a scam !

Fatima was excellent! I loved the service and food. we came during happy hour and the prices and quality was top notch.

Food was good. The service was good too. The vibe was great. Music and people were excellent. It's priced a bit but manageable.

Declined service at first then kicked me and my group out although we had a reservation because we were "drunk" apparently, although we were only 2 drinks in collectively. I think this restaurant is race theory drive because only we were discriminated, as we were the only colored group.

This is a very cool spot. I was here with a large group and we really enjoyed the decor, music, art and overall vibe. The staff was friendly and nice. The food however was meh resulting in a lower rating.

A cool place great for large groups after work. The place was packed and it was pretty large They had some stuff that was gluten free which was nice. I got a taco. Overall we liked the place.

The bouncers didn't let me in because I had Jordan's on then he said if I give $20 he'll let me in

There is no signage so finding the place was difficult. Once inside, it's a pretty big place and we went on a very busy day, but the service was slow and the bathrooms were disgusting. Half the stalls were out of toilet paper and most of the sinks were low or out of soap. Drinks are pretty mediocre so stick with beer or seltzers. The food was alright, but overpriced for what it was. We had the chicken enchiladas and the chorizo quesadilla. Overall I might be back for an event or something but wouldn't recommend it otherwise.

Excellent service! La comida es deliciosa y Helen nos atendió muy bien. El ambiente es muy cómodo

We only got drinks here and they were alright - your standard drinks nothing too special. Pretty strong though. Cool ambience - I went around xmas time and the place was decked out like I put in the photo. Only gripe I have with the place is probably the photography. An employee who was a photographer walking around with a camera took a photo of us at this bar and my experience is they're usually doing this for their social media or for their own personal use. This was not the case as she later tried to sell us on photos for $20 per picture. I felt bad saying no after she already took our photo and printed them out - but at the same time I thought this was just for the bar's social media. I wish she had told us beforehand that these would be for purchase. However, even given this, I'd probably still come back. It was a pretty chill hangout spot and a great place to take friends or coworkers if you actually want to talk (and not be drowned out by loud bar music)

Emily at Moe's was very pleasant and assisted me in all ways , greatly appreciated !

We came here after a Cubs game. Just looking for somewhere to have a drink and pass time. The music was cool which is what drew us inside along with the sign that said there was a roof top bar. We walked up to the rooftop bar and there wasn't an open seat available. A family sitting under an umbrella was kind enough to let us sit in the open seating on the patio furniture which was plenty of room for all of us. The hostess came by and told us that only one party was allowed in all that space and we had to leave. That was very disappointing to say the least which is why they are receiving only 3 stars. We went inside had a drink and left.

This is such a fun place! The decor is stunning. Our server, Enrique C., was outstanding! He was super friendly, paid attention to detail, and made our experience better than we expected! We would definitely ask for him again! The food came out super fast and everything tasted delicious. I highly recommend the tacos! We had one of each and I recommend every flavor! you can't go wrong with any of the drinks. $50 Mezcal Flight is a great option!

WOREST PLACE IN CHICAGO. It was my birthday and we are tourists coming from Miami, and we are a group of 5 , two couples and a girl. The bouncer first let my 2 girls in and and when me and my boyfriend went to get they pulled him out of the line and told him he could get in because he had a face tattoo. We explained that we weren't from here and we were just trying to have a good time with our group of friends. Yet there was a girl with a face tattoo that got in literally right before us. It was a very frustrating situation and it's an experience I wouldn't recommend. Discriminating place FOR SURE ! Would not recommend!

Ellen was attentive with her service and did a very good job with recommending drinks and food.

Great location! We celebrated my cousin's bachelorette here. We had a wonderful time and great service. Shoutout to Helen

The food was really good, basically inhaled my enchiladas. The music was awesome. Me and my girls had a real good time! Helen was very good and quick with the food. The service was pretty quick considering how good the food was.

Was denied service for having a service dog as it "was the owner's preference". Unfortunate as our group was from the largest association of lawyers in the neighborhood. Will be reaching out to the company directly.

Had such a good experience here! The quesadillas was really good, we got to try all of there salsas and chips. The salsas were very flavorful and the guac was delicious. I tried the summer & smoke it was too smoky for me I did like the tamarin but again too smoky for me. My fiancé loved the enchiladas de Mole 10/10 for him. I had the flautas de pollo it was good I feel like the chicken was a bit dry and bland though.

Margs for happy hour are the BEST!! The tacos were also decent. Happy hour/Taco Tuesday fav!

I had the chicken enchiladas that were good. My sister ordered the nachos as the appetizer with the tinga was my favorite. She also ordered birria tacos and those were ok not too much flavor in the consome. My drinks were bomb. I would recommend the tequila flight for sure . Service was good.

The set up is always nice. The food is overpriced but was ok. Our Bill was $520.for 6 people we ordered 6 shots 10 drinks and each had a meal. Everything was good except for their holiday drinks. The coconut margarita tasted like alka seltzer. The Horchata paradise was water down strawberry quick. The Helena Jingle juice tastes like perfume. The Oaxaca old fashion tastes like fireball with Mezcal pass on this. The grinch martini was good except the Carmel syrup is messy and drips everywhere. All the drinks were a huge disappointment. They also kicked us out of the table supposedly for more dance floor space. Ironically our table was the only one removed.

I went to this bar earlier Today am I'm shocked with all the negative reviews. It seems like a lot of the reviews are from the night when there is music and such. I went here today at 3pm. My date and I got chips and salsa with guacamole, I ordered the enchiladas with a green sauce and he got some tacos. He got a margarita and I got a "Moe's Mule" which is their take on a Moscow mule. The enchiladas were delicious, and the chips and salsa and guac were also really good. My drink was good, and my date had no complaints either. We both enjoyed ourselves and our server was polite and attentive. The restrooms downstairs were clean. The only thing that bothered us was the music was sort of loud so we had trouble chatting. I'd come back for the food and the beautiful way the restaurant was set up.

GREAT CLUB I know this isn't really a go to eat kinda place more like club place but my friends and I were bar hopping and hungry so we stopped to eat. The fish taco wasn't good, had not flavor and it tasted straight up like the vegetable oil it was fried in. The Elote didn't rlly tasted authentic. My friend had the moes cantina torta and said it was 10/10. my other friend had the cecina taco and said it was like a 6/10. Shrimp taco was good, good shrimp and flavor.

I went to Moe's Cantina for a birthday celebration. This place was hard to find since there was no signage. As we walked in, we were carded right away. We arrived at 8pm and it was not that busy. A lot of staff acting as security throughout the restaurant and near the entrance. The restaurant was very spacious and clean. The menu was pricey for the quality. I ordered the nachos with steak. I don't think the word 'nachos' would describe it since there was barely any cheese in this dish. The rice was very hard. The kabobs were $20 a stick! That is outrageous. The plate came out looking sad with the 2 sticks and a piece of pineapple. Had to add the guacamole to the plate to make it look 'presentable' for the picture. The guacamole was nice and creamy. Service was good at first then slow downed throughout our meal. We had to flag our waitress down for refills. The restaurant turned into a club at 10pm and then quickly filled with people. I'm not sure if I would return.

If you're ready to wait 3 hours and have your family thrown around by security without ever getting in, it's a great place.

Birria tacos tasted flavor full. Monica the server was very informative and helpful. Ambience was nice.

Girls Night! Came in on a friday and had Esmeralda as a server. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and recommended the chicken tingabirria tacos and the mole enchiladas. Both plates were delicious. Also ordered the sandia fresca. Great way to welcome summer!

If I had to describe Moe's Cantina I'd call it the "f boy" of restaurants. I will avoid this place like the plague. Moe's cantina is trying so hard to be cool and it missed the mark at every corner. Fist of all the food is egregiously expensive and mediocre. We did not know the restaurant turned into a "club" at 10 so the meal we started at 9 turned into a rushed get in get out deal. Our waitress was very slow, I said to my self "the tip has to be included" no self respecting server who depends on a tip is going to be this slow. GUESS WHAT WAS INCLUDED? Ding ding ding-- gratuity. Never again Moe's Cantina, you can keep your off brand Mexican food and questionable clientele.... Wait, highlight of the night was the Agua de pepino alcoholic drink!

Monica had great service and the ambiance was good here ! I'll be back forsure ! First time in Chicago ! .........

Best tacos in Chicago!!! Also a great place for happy hour! Will definitely be coming back.

Y'all I'm from South Texas and this is some dang good Mexican food. The ceviche was killer. Drinks were good. We went with a big group and everyone loved what they ate. The space itself is pretty cool too. I got the coconut margarita which I didn't love but the mango one was super good. I'd come back for sure.

We just paid $150 plus a 20% tip for three entres and four drinks. Absolutely not worth it. The nachos were okay, no meat $15. The octopus $26 and it tasted old. The ceviche was good. We were charged $9 for chips and salsa even though we paid $20/person for the Mexican Independence entrance. Do Not Waste your money here!

The food was very tasty and our server Helen was very efficient and attentive. The service provide made our night very fun.

Beautiful establishment, it's spacious and has great ambiance from the moment you walk in. The bartenders were fantastic, the enchiladas & churros were delicious!

My daughter and her friends purchased $80 each tickets from a third-party approved organizer for tonight's St. Patrick's Day's events to go to this establishment. They would not admit them. They were told they were too full, unless they were willing to pay a $300 BRIBE. Then the bouncer told my daughter that he would give her his DICK. We are going to look into a sexual harassment lawsuit against Moes Cantina North. Luckily, I'm retired and have lots of time to make this safe for other girls.

very cute place but horrible service! went there for a Mimosa Brunch event. they have like 5 bartenders and they moved extremely slow. they were rude, like you were bothering them. we ended up going next door to Highline. Brunch buffet was great, drinks kept coming and service was great!!!

Just went yesterday night ( 9/15 /2023 ) We got there at 1AM and we were informed they close at 2AM - Totally fine we can hang for an hour. We got 3 drinks which came out to be $40. The drink prices are ridiculous first off and they are very small cups to top it off... if your drinks are going to be expensive GET BIGGER CUPS FOR PEOPLE. Then- they closed the place down at 1:20AM we literally ordered our drinks (took about 10 min) sat down for another 10 minutes and they closed. That was so F***ed up. We payed $30 to get in to be there for 20minutes ???? I asked the guy by the door why they were closing if we just got here. All He said was "Because it's dead" Really? Just wasted $70 in 20 minutes. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE AT ALL. Bunch of assholes.

Come here for the drinks and vibe but not the food. The mango and guava margaritas were really good. They weren't too strong tho but they had a nice consistency since they use fruit puree. The queso was a super weird texture and didn't have that much flavor but I liked that it came with mini tortillas. The fish tacos had absolutely no flavor even tho it came with a sauce and some other toppings. The vibe is super fun and the place is pretty big which you wouldn't think from what it seems like on the outside I know later in the night it is a popular spot as well.

Great food and service! I had a great time at happy hour 5-7! The tacos were so good definitely recommend!

Had the best time! came to happy hour and taco Thursday and it surpassed my expectations. drinks were delicious and tacos were to die for.

The security there are straight up thiefs don't trust them in paid them 50 for a general bachata song and the security straight robbed me and didn't even play my song and when I said something they said no refunds and couldn't speak to the DJ and security tried was aggressive and tried to start a fight over the 50 dollars. Would definitely recommend the tacos. But the security is not professional and would not recommend them for anything.