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    Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway, Bar in Chicago
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    Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway

    Lake View, Chicago

    Bar in Chicago, United States

    The Read

    Price

    $20–30per person

    Why go

    Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway is a practical Lakeview pick for casual groups that want a drinks-first night without turning dinner into a project. It makes less sense for a quiet date or food-focused splurge; compare mfk. Restaurant or Mild 2 Spicy if the meal needs to lead.

    About Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway

    Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway is a Chicago venue with a casual dress code and daily hours from noon into the evening. The schedule is Monday through Thursday from 12–10 PM, Friday and Saturday from 12–11 PM, and Sunday from 12–8 PM.

    Consider Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway alongside Half Shell, Kameya Ramen & Sushi, Mild 2 Spicy – Modern Indian Restaurant, Wake ‘n Bacon, or mfk. Restaurant, depending on what kind of outing you want.

    Better for basics than assumptions

    The facts are direct: the venue is in Chicago, the dress code is casual, and it keeps daily hours that begin at noon.

    For broader planning, use the Chicago restaurants guide and the Chicago bars guide for other options.

    How to use it in a Chicago itinerary

    Use the hours as the starting point for planning: Monday through Thursday 12–10 PM, Friday and Saturday 12–11 PM, and Sunday 12–8 PM. The casual dress code makes it a low-formality choice.

    The Chicago hotels guide can help with base-location decisions, while other Chicago dining and bar guides can help you decide whether this is the right fit for the day's schedule.

    The takeVibe and best for
    Venue detailsLounge Seating
    Know before you goBefore you book
    Also considerAlternatives
    Bar contextChicago, United States

    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: 12–10 PM · Tuesday: 12–10 PM
    Location
    2924 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657
    Reservations
    Book on the venue's website
    Website
    killermargaritas.com
    Phone
    +1 773 296 9097
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    The take

    The Take

    The Vibe

    Cesar's Killer Margaritas reads like a classic neighborhood bar with a singular point of view: the margarita. It leans into an approachable, unpretentious personality rather than cocktail theatrics, and that straightforwardness is part of its appeal. Regulars gravitate here for reliably well-made drinks in a room that feels welcoming and warm, an anchor on North Broadway rather than a destination for tasting-menu earnestness. The bar's focus on doing one thing very well gives the space a charming, relaxed confidence: perfect for people who value consistency and a friendly, low-friction drinking experience.

    Best For

    This is a place built for social, easygoing nights: group outings, casual hangouts, and small celebrations all suit the mood. Cesar's is a neighborhood reference point for a dependable, expertly executed margarita. It works for locals who want a familiar bar to gather with friends and for visitors who prefer straightforward quality over formality. It's less about pretense and more about a convivial, shared drinking ritual centered on a single, well-tuned cocktail format.

    Ordering Tips

    Because the bar's whole editorial argument is the margarita, focus your order on the core elements: ask about the agave spirit (tequila versus mezcal), the orange liqueur they use, and how they approach rim salinity. Ask the bartender about fresh lime juice and the technical variables, including ratios, temperature, and dilution. Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway emphasizes properly balanced, freshly made margaritas, and the staff can usually dial in details to your preference.

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Lively and festive atmosphere with nonstop music, perfect for a Mexico-in-Chicago fiesta vibe.

    Tags

    Vibe

    Lively

    Best For

    Group OutingCasual HangoutCelebration

    Format

    Lounge SeatingOutdoor Terrace

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Mezcaleria
    Late Night
    Closes by Midnight
    Music
    Lively Music
    Spirits Focus
    Tequila

    Signature Pours

    • Killer Margarita
    • Cinco Flight
    Know before you go

    Know Before You Go

    Getting there
    2924 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    12–10 PM
    Tuesday
    12–10 PM
    Wednesday
    12–10 PM
    Thursday
    12–10 PM
    Friday
    12–11 PM
    Saturday
    12–11 PM
    Sunday
    12–8 PM

    Location

    Also consider

    Where to go if this is not the right fit

    If the group wants a more food-forward dinner, choose Mild 2 Spicy – Modern Indian Restaurant. If the night calls for a more composed sit-down meal, mfk. Restaurant is the cleaner alternative.

    Bar context

    How It Compares

    Choose Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway when the group wants a casual margarita-led night and an easygoing Lakeview setting. Half Shell is the better cross-shop if seafood is the point of the meal, while Mild 2 Spicy – Modern Indian Restaurant is stronger when the table wants a clearer dinner format and more cuisine-driven decision.

    mfk. Restaurant is the better pick for a more composed, date-night-style meal; this Broadway spot is better for groups who care more about drinks and flexibility than a polished restaurant arc. Kameya Ramen & Sushi gives a more defined ramen-and-sushi lane, so choose it when mixed ordering is easier for the table.

    For daytime or brunch energy, Wake ‘n Bacon is the more obvious fit. For an evening group plan centered on margaritas, Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway is the simpler call, especially when booking needs to be easy.

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    Cesar's Killer Margaritas - BroadwayChicagoNo published awards
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    Mild 2 Spicy – Modern Indian RestaurantChicagoNo published awards
    mfk. RestaurantChicagoNo published awards
    Kameya Ramen & SushiChicagoNo published awards
    Wake ‘n BaconChicagoNo published awards

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    What is Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway known for?

    Cesar's Killer Margaritas - Broadway is a Chicago venue with a casual dress code and daily hours.