Xoco Happy Hour — River North, Chicago

The happy hour

Tue–Fri	3–6 PM

Drinks

Xoco margarita — $9
Vodka paloma — $9
Batanga — $9
Nortico alvarinho — $8
Michelada — $5
Tecate — $3

Food

Half and half, guacamole and sikil pak — $9
Chicharrones — $5
Chorizo-potato tacos, two — $6
Hot chicken nuggets — $8
Corn-poblano quesadillas — $8
Mini churros — $4

The Xoco happy hour menu prints the prices and does not print the clock. Savor Nation, June 19, 2026: Tuesday–Friday 3–6pm. Those are the days tagged.

Deal last verified 2026-09-30.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Rick Bayless's quick-service counter on Illinois Street, between the bigger Frontera rooms.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Hip
Known for cocktails
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Chicago, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 3,373 ratings ↗

In Chicago 171 rated venues At the median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 28% · tied with 22% · lower than 50% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across the US 2,042 rated venues At the median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 23% · lower than 44% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4.1 4,024 reviews ↗

In Chicago 168 rated venues At the median

3.2 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 39% · tied with 13% · lower than 48% of the others · median ★ 4.1

Across the US 1,993 rated venues At the median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.1 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 37% · tied with 13% · lower than 49% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.4 960 reviews ↗

In Chicago 142 rated venues Above median

3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 55% · tied with 13% · lower than 32% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Above median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.4 5.0

Rated higher than 59% · tied with 12% · lower than 29% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

65 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

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