Cruz Blanca Cervecería & Taquería

Name: Cruz Blanca Cervecería & Taquería
Address: 904 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL, US
Telephone: 312-733-1975
Price range: $$

Mexican$$

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Tue–Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri 11:30am–12am, Sat 10:30am–12am, Sun 10:30am–10pm; closed Mon

904 West Randolph Street, Chicago, IL
312-733-1975
Last verified: September 2026

Wood-fired chicken in mole sauce topped with shaved radish and sesame seeds at Cruz Blanca in Chicago

Snacks + Starters

Chips + Salsa$6
Roasted tomatillo, guajillo chipotle salsa roja
Guacamole$16
Mashed avocado, roasted tomatillo, serrano chile, warm tortilla chips
Masa Hush Puppies$8
Corundas tossed in salt and powdered sugar
Classic Shrimp Ceviche$16
Florida pink shrimp, avocado, serrano, tomato, cucumber
Tuna Tostada$14
Truffle ponzu, avocado mash, sesame, cucumber, micro cilantro
Little Gem Caesar Salad$16
Radicchio, chioggia beets, croutons, shaved Parmesan; add garlic chicken +$7, shrimp +$9
Queso Fundido Skillet$15
Queso Chihuahua, house chorizo, salsa cruda, onion, corn tortillas
Pork Carnitas Nachos$22
Queso Chihuahua, black beans, queso añejo, crema, lettuce, tomato, onions, warm tomatillo salsa
Camarones a la Diabla$26
Half-pound wood-roasted shrimp, Nayarit sauce, árbol chile, cucumber, lime
Fish Fry$25
Lake-to-table lightly battered Great Lakes whitefish, crisp-fried and served with golden fries, fresh lemon, housemade michelada-style hot sauce, pickled jalapeño tartar sauce, and masa hush puppies dusted with powdered sugar (1/2 lb)

Handcrafted Tacos

Crispy Shrimp$8
Florida pink shrimp, epazote mayo, habanero pickled onions, roasted shishito
Baja Fish Taco$8
Beer battered walleye, cabbage slaw, avocado salsa
Pork Carnitas$7
Slow roasted pork carnitas, avocado habanero salsa, pickled red onion, cilantro
Wagyu$9
Thinly sliced wagyu, crispy cheese crust, salsa cruda, salsa negra
Al Pastor$7
Adobo marinated pork belly, grilled pineapple, salsa roja, onion, cilantro
Campechano$9
Wood-fired ribeye, house-made chorizo, crispy cheese crust, onion, cilantro
Cali Burrito$18 / $21
Fries, avocado, crema, queso Chihuahua; grilled chicken or ribeye steak
Wood-Grilled Quesadillas (2 per order)$10
Flour tortilla, queso Chihuahua, salsa; add ribeye +$9, garlic chicken +$7, chorizo +$6

Tacos al Carbón

Grilled Ribeye$28
Red chile-garlic marinade; wood-fired meat with warm tortillas, house salsas, caramelized onions, poblano rajas and one side (makes 3-4 tacos)
Grilled Chicken$24
Garlic marinade; served with warm tortillas, house salsas, caramelized onions, poblano rajas and one side (makes 3-4 tacos)
Mushroom + Charred Chile$22
Garlic-roasted portobella, blistered chile; served with warm tortillas, house salsas, caramelized onions, poblano rajas and one side (makes 3-4 tacos)
Cruz Asado Feast$54
Wood-fire feast of carne asada, grilled chicken & mushrooms + charred chile

Oaxacan Tlayuda

La Clásica$16
Giant wood-fired 14-inch tostada with queso Chihuahua, black bean spread, roasted green chile, pickled red onions, queso fresco, salsa roja; add ribeye +$9, garlic chicken +$7, chorizo +$6

Side Plates

Fried Plantains$8
Crema, queso fresco
Corn Esquites$8
Queso cotija, chile powder
Oaxacan Black Beans$6
Pork drippings
Pinto Beans$6
- Vegetarian
Baja olive oil, vegetarian

Desserts

Flan$14
Vanilla custard, raspberries
Chocolate Cookie Skillet$18
Sea salt caramel ice cream
Tiramisu Tres Leches$14
Soaked sponge cake, mascarpone, coffee
Ice Cream & Sorbet$8

Margaritas

Cruz$16 / pitcher $64
Centenario Reposado, Grand Marnier, agave, lime
Mezcal$16 / pitcher $64
400 Conejos, Alma Finca, agave, lime
Skinny$16 / pitcher $64
Casa Noble Blanco, Combier, lime, lemon
Paloma$16 / pitcher $64
Centenario Reposado, grapefruit, agave, lime, Topo Chico, tajín
Polanco$16 / pitcher $64
Weber Ranch Vodka, passion fruit, habanero, lemon
Prickly Country$16 / pitcher $64
Buffalo Trace Whiskey, prickly pear, chareau, agave, lemon
Pink Cadillac$25
Casa Dragones, Aperol, Grand Marnier, agave, lime, hibiscus salt
Champagne Truffle$21
Patrón Silver, St. Germain, Grand Marnier, agave, yuzu, lime, bubbles, chocolate

Cocktails

Oaxacan Old Fashioned$17
Prolijo mezcal, Ancho Reyes, agave, chocolate bitters
Cruz Old Fashioned$17
Abasolo whiskey, tres chiles demerara, bitters
Verano Spritz$16
St. Germain, Topo Chico, Baja California sparkling wine
Wisconsin Old Fashioned$12
Brandy or whiskey, sugar cube, angostura, cherry, orange, soda press

Spirit-Free

Spicy Pepino$12
Almave agave alternative, mint, cucumber, tres chiles, lime
Not a Margarita$12
Ritual agave alternative, agave, lime
St. Agrestis Falso Amaro$12
Bottled non-alcoholic

Vino (Glass / Bottle)

El Bajío Sparkling Brut$17 / $68
Valle del Bernal, Querétaro, Mexico
Ameztoi Getariako Txakolina 2024$16 / $64
Basque Country, Spain
Minuty Classic Rosé 2022$16 / $64
Côtes de Provence, France
Leña Brava by Bruma Carménère 2023$17 / $68
Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico

Menu items and prices are approximate and may have changed — call the restaurant to confirm.

Dishes to know on this menu

Margarita & paloma: The margarita combines tequila with lime and orange liqueur, with countless frozen, flavored and restaurant variations. The paloma pairs tequila with grapefruit, commonly grapefruit soda, plus lime and salt. A cantarito expands the tequila-and-citrus idea with several citrus juices and is traditionally served in a clay cup. Tequila is an agave spirit produced under its own denomination of origin primarily from blue Weber agave. Mezcal is a broader family of Mexican agave spirits made from numerous agave varieties and in several regions. Oaxaca is particularly famous for mezcal. Smoke is common in many mezcals, but "mezcal means smoky tequila" is not a definition. On this menu as: Margaritas · Mezcal · Paloma.
Carnitas: Pork slowly cooked until tender, traditionally in its own fat, with some pieces allowed to brown or crisp. Carnitas are strongly associated with Michoacán. Dedicated carnitas shops may offer different cuts and textures rather than simply "pork." Maciza generally refers to leaner meat, cueritos to skin and buche to stomach. Carnitas may also be sold by weight for groups and takeout. On this menu as: Pork Carnitas Nachos · Pork Carnitas.
Al pastor: Marinated pork cooked on a vertical spit called a trompo, then sliced for tacos. The style developed in central Mexico from spit-roasting techniques brought by Lebanese immigrants and is related to shawarma. Many versions use dried chiles and achiote, and pineapple is a common accompaniment. In Tijuana and parts of northwestern Mexico, a closely related style is commonly called adobada. Preparation varies, and not every restaurant advertising pastor uses a trompo. On this menu as: Al Pastor.
Carne asada: Grilled beef, chopped or sliced for tacos, burritos and plates. Skirt, flank and other relatively thin cuts are common, with seasoning ranging from little more than salt to marinades containing citrus, garlic or other ingredients. Carne asada is particularly associated with northern Mexico and is also the name for the social tradition of gathering around a grill for a carne asada cookout. On this menu as: Cruz Asado Feast.
Baja fish tacos: The classic Ensenada-style fish taco pairs battered and fried fish with a corn tortilla, shredded cabbage, creamy sauce, salsa and lime. The style is strongly associated with Baja California and has had an enormous influence on Southern California taco culture. Menus may also offer grilled fish or similarly prepared shrimp tacos. On this menu as: Baja Fish Taco.
Masa: The dough at the heart of tortillas, tamales, sopes, gorditas, tlacoyos and countless other foods. Traditional corn masa is produced through nixtamalization, in which dried corn is cooked and soaked in an alkaline solution before being washed and ground. Restaurants may make masa from dried corn themselves or use prepared masa or masa harina. Restaurants advertising heirloom or native corn may identify the particular varieties or producers they use. On this menu as: Masa Hush Puppies.