South of the Border Restaurant

  The margaritas are very well-worth your money. Very big and very tasty. May be hangover fuel, but that's tomorrow's problem. I don't love how the chips don't come with salsa but rather some other stuff, but overall a decent place to go and eat with friends.

  Ropa Vieja was sub par and flavorless for being 22$ this was a straight up robbery, there's no way that was flank steak either

  I thought we had found our neighborhood bar. . There was a bartender who was cool. He no longer works there. Went for drinks tonight; Thursday. Not very busy but steady. Only 2 people working the restaurant besides the cooks. One guy brought chips and salsa after we were there for 5-7 minutes. We told him we were ready to order. He told us " he's gonna get you". We sat for about 15-20 minutes while they take phone orders, new orders, bus tables, take out trash, tend to the people sitting at the bar and cash patrons out. The guy behind the bar even had time to get a drink of water. I ate some chips and salsa then we left. A little courtesy goes a long way. We really liked it there. The atmosphere was great; diverse. But we won't be going back.

  We were visiting the area and decided to give it a try. The Rojas viejas was delicious, the chips and bean dip before the meal was also so yummy. I had the pastor taco (can't eat like I used to) and it was perfection.  Amazingly the chocolate cake was some of the best I've ever had. We will definitely be back before we leave the area.

  We are a group pf 6 women who work with refugees, and have decided that we deserve margaritas once a month.  Twice now, we have relaxed with food and drinks at South of the Border.  Our bill each time has been upwards of $175. We order empanadas, quesedillas, taco dinners, guacamole, etc  all to share.  While the service is wonderful and the margaritas good, the pico de gallo and the bean dips appetizers are small with few chips, and expensive for what you get.   (In other Clark Street  restaurants it's on the table)  Twice now, we've asked for a few more chips, and both times, they have charged us.  We find that rather off putting.  Really?  On a large bill, chips aren't comped?  My summary is that they are penny wise and pound foolish.  We are moving on.

  Delicious food at very reasonable prices. The tilapia dinner and their enchilada were do good.  And we lovef the choices offerred for margaritas.
Service was very good and food came promptly.  Our waiter was very friendly and gave helpful suggestions.
Will be back!!!

  A gem- amazing food, friendly service (Emilio was terrific), and the South of the Border margay is the way to go. Here for a show at the Rhapsody Theater down the street. Definitely recommend!

  Stopped by after the Glenwood Art Fest.  Very impressed.   The birria queso fundido was very good, although we wished we had chips instead of tortillas as an accompaniment.  The chicken chipotle pasta had just the right amount of heat, and there was enough to take home for a second meal.   The tampiquena was perfectly done (we wanted very rare, and they got it right!) and was very flavorful.   The margaritas were large and tasty.   We will be back!

  I would definitely return here, my steak was delicious and rich! As with any good Mexican joint, service was fast and portions were big. The Margaritas are the size of a small child!

  Ana was very friendly and it seems she knows my friends well.

I had Ropa Vieja and it was so tender and bottomless Mimosa was so refreshing and the portion was very generous!!

Definitely a must go place when you are in Rogers Park Morse red line station area!