Vegan
Fast food
Delivery
Take-out
Mexican
Catering
An all-vegan Mexican restaurant serves a large variety of dishes and beverages. Open Mon-Sat 12:00pm-9:00pm, Sun 12:00pm-8:00pm.
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- Free Wi-Fi
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Last update on 27 Aug 2024 by KatelynCollin
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Added by Degu on 01 Apr 2022
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166 Reviews
First Review by ExploreV
Manjuvegan
Points +1133
¡Para chuparse los dedos! - Edit
Exceptional vegan Mexican restaurant. My friend and I got the quesabirrias and a taco dinner and it was all delicious. Tacos were quite filled to the top, which I appreciated because they were so good! Staff is friendly and will help you order if you’re unsure.
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lalupitagomz
Points +531
Lollapalooza - Edit
I have been waiting for so long to try Penelope's and the day finally came when I saw they were at Lolla! I tried their al Pastor Tacos and really enjoyed them! They are some of the best I have tried so far. I also had some of their Horchata, which was also very good and made me nostalgic. The staff was also very friendly!
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Trashlord666
Points +576
¡me gusta mucho! - Edit
delicious all-vegan mexican food and super friendly service! an excellent selection of non-alcoholic beverages, too! it seems to get pretty busy on the weekends so reservations are strongly recommended!
Read morePros: all vegan , great staff and great environment , nonalcoholic drink options
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portlandvegan24
Points +38
Yummy food, beautiful interior - Edit
Great vegan Mexican food! I highly recommend this place. The tacos, fries, and onion rings were delicious.
Read morePros: Great food, Beautiful interior, Good service
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HappyFoodLove1
Points +283
Delicious! - Edit
Plentiful and so tasty! I had the salad and the chunky cheddar taco. So good! The salad would have been enough food - I love the vegan queso!
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EABessel
Points +1605
Really good - Edit
Recommended stop for all-vegan Mexican food. The molletes were outstanding. Tried several different tacos and they were all very good, but a bit on the oily side. The pozole was wonderfully simple and light. Worth a visit. Friendly staff and good vibes.
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joanna240
Points +363
Optimal dinner choice - Edit
We were happy to find Penelope's within walking distance of our hotel on our last night in Chicago. Initially, we were going to sit outside, but when it seemed as though no one would take our order, we went inside and snagged a table. There were only two other parties there but service was slow and the staff, though friendly, seemed depressed.
Read moreFood was fine. We're Californians so spoiled by lots of great Mexican options, and I would call Penelope's pretty much mid-pack.
I'd hesitate to go back only because it felt so oppressive eating there. That's not a vibe I usually encounter! I hope it was just a bad night for them.
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Techmama
Points +151
Great variety of vegan tacos! - Edit
There were at least 8 different tacos to choose from, as well as burritos, flautas, enchiladas, quesadillas - so much better than the usual veggie burrito with no cheese at other places! They also have a good selection of beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: Great variety of vegan options, Cute, colorful atmosphere, Friendly service
Cons: None!
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jessorz
Points +1048
I’d eat it again. - Edit
I had the chimichanga and the salad. I enjoyed them both, but the flavors weren’t as strong as I imagined they would be. The salad tasted good once you mixed in the dressing, but mine was missing the carrots and possibly the pepita seeds. The chimichanga contained a lot of rice, which made it taste a little bland overall. It did come with a semi-spicy salsa that could be used to jazz it up a little, though. Overall, it was okay, and I would give it another try.
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CoryCole
Points +151
Great taste and fantastic service - Edit
Great Mexican food with an appealing authentic vegan take. I would eat here again and again. Also the drinks hit the spot!
Read morePros: Great food, Friendly service , Cute location
Cons: Small establishment , Only one bathroom, if that’s important.
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Sorrelsprout
Points +104
Super Tasty Chimichanga - Edit
Penelope's is overall great and the Chimichanga was really tasty. There was a lot of potato in the Chimichanga. The portion sizes were quite large though and the food was flavorful. I got takeout so didn't get a full gauge of the restaurant/atmosphere.
Read morePros: Chimichanga, Friendly staff
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NickiSellKasper
Points +74
Yay! Delicious Vegan Mexican Food - Edit
Food and service was great!!
Read morePros: Takis Elote corn appetizer so good!!!, Mushroom and Asada Tacos, Rice, Beans and Salsa
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Norwottuck
Points +167
Bomb tacos and nachos - Edit
Had the loaded nachos and carnitas and queso taco. Washed it all down with the original horchata. All delicious!
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MacklanClendenin
Points +83
Best vegan tacos - Edit
Some of the best vegan street tacos I’ve ever had, and they have a whole section of different ones. Can’t wait to try the others!
Read morePros: Tacos , Small place, Friendly servers
Cons: Ceviche, just not that creative.
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veggiesaurus_86
Points +5261
Tasty Tacos - Edit
Tasty Tacos in a nice atmosphere.
Read morePros: Nice interior, Friendly service
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MatthewCoomber
Points +39
Great food & service - Edit
Visiting from out of town, we were so happy to come across this place! The food was delicious. The Asada Fries appetizer was delicious, as was my chimichanga. Waitstaff was helpful and kind with our neurodivergent family’s needs and many questions. We will definitely visit again when in Chicago.
Read morePros: Food quality, Presentation , Service
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cns71
Points +179
Cute patio - Edit
Nachos were super yummy and the service was great!
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DarkLordSeitan
Points +64
chefs kiss - Edit
phenomenal food and vibe. had the al pastor, nachos, and horchata. would love to go back and try all the things
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PlantEatR
Points +195
Enchilada done right - Edit
Only tried the enchilada and it was perfect. Potato-filled (such a flavorful option) with yummy plate of beans and rice. Excellent!
Read moreOnly downside was the lack of a mild salsa option. Salsa with enchilada and salsa with chips were both medium/hot which they said was their mildest option. Took away from an otherwise perfect meal.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-29
Pros: Flavorful plant-based food, Good Prices, Fresh food
Cons: No mild salsa
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AdamFrancisco
Points +46
Phenomenal! - Edit
Awesome service & the food was incredible! I had the Enchiladas & a Matcha Horchata
Read morePros: Service, Food, Atmosphere
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Leo27
Points +1570
Super authentic mexican food - Edit
Great menu and food/ drinks! Friendly staff and cool location (out- and inside). Valuable prices 👍🏼
Read moreWas again (April 2025) and was blown away again, so good and huge plates😉
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-23
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Mmaarrss
Points +541
Amazing. - Edit
June 2023:
Read moreI got to try a lot of food here and was so pleased with every bite, but my favorite was for sure the quesadilla grande (one of us might have ordered a few more to go…)
The staff was nice and the food came out very fast. Each plate came with more food than expected as well so the price was definitely worth it.
March 2025:
I was worried this place wouldn’t hold up to my memories but boy did it. This place is awesome. I don’t really know what else to say other than this has got to be my favorite restaurant.
Updated from previous review on 2023-06-23
Pros: All vegan, Huge portions
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jaderuin
Points +128
Best Food and Service - Edit
The food was phenomenal. The chiliquiles torta was divine. Chimichanga and Burrito were both fantastic, but the service was out of this world. Highly recommend the horchata as well.
Read morePros: food, drinks, service
Cons: limited dessert options
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LaVale
Points +148
Tasty Mexican - Edit
We ordered delivery: three kinds of taco, a chimichanga plate and a (very big!) slice of cake. Servings size was quite large and everything was delicious.
Read morePros: Taco, Chimichanga, Cake
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meghanaraj
Points +85
Delicious tacos and horchata - Edit
I really liked the baja taco and the cauliflower one too. The horchata was great
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Rizalina
Points +85
Great Mexican food - Edit
The Nachos Locos is very Locos. It was very tasty and the portion was good for two people. The quesabirria was also delicious. The employees are very friendly but the music was a little bit too loud.
Read morePros: Nachos locos, Huge portion
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Theolodis
Points +544
Perfect - Edit
This place has a variety of choices on its menu, the Nachos locos we had as appetizers were quite a portion.
Read moreIf you like mexican food that is not very (spicy)hot, I can recommend this place.
Pros: big portions
Cons: loud music
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