Penelope's Vegan Taqueria – Mexican
Vibrant colors and the irresistible aroma of charred spices fill this lively taqueria, where traditional Mexican street food is reimagined through a creative plant-based lens. From the smoky depth of mushroom chimichurri to the satisfying crunch of a Baja-style taco, each plate bursts with bold, authentic flavors that prove plant-based dining can be both indulgent and soulful. The experience invites guests to linger over rich, melted quesa tacos and tender barbacoa, discovering a spirited space where heritage techniques and modern innovation meet in every bite.
230, West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60654 +13122650400 https://penelopesvegantaqueria.com/river-north-chicago-ave0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Dairy-Free at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Asada Fries and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 6 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guacamole, Mushroom Chimichurri and Cauliflower Al Pastor. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 15 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baja Taco, Chips & Salsa and Asada Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Takis Elote, Barbacoa and Street Style Elote. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mushrooms. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Asada Fries and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
Penelope's Vegan Taqueria in Chicago has 11 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Asada Fries and Guacamole. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Asada Fries | 56.6 g | 51 g |
| Loaded Nachos | 62.3 g | 48.3 g |
| Quesabirria | 61.9 g | 36 g |
| Takis Elote | 17.7 g | 34.9 g |
| Burrito | 46.3 g | 34.5 g |
| Baja Taco | 0 g | 30.4 g |
| Street Style Elote | 9.8 g | 30.3 g |
| Cauliflower Al Pastor | 51.2 g | 26.1 g |
| Barbacoa | 2.1 g | 22.5 g |
| Carnitas | 0 g | 18.9 g |
| Chunky Quesa Taco | 31.5 g | 16.1 g |
| Guacamole | 37.7 g | 11.2 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Saturday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Tacos
- Asada - $5.5: Beyond Asada with onion, cilantro, and green salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Taco - $5.5: Fried battered avocado taco with cabbage, pickled onion, mango salsa, red salsa, and a spicy mayo Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Chorizo - $5: Soy chorizo with potatoes topped with cilantro, onion, radishes, and salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Chimichurri - $5.5: Mushrooms, caramelized onion, chimichurri sauce, and grilled pepper Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soy Al Pastor - $5: Soy al pastor marinated in guajillo sauce topped with pineapple, cilantro, onion, red cabbage, and salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cauliflower Al Pastor - $5.5: Cauliflower Al Pastor topped with pineapple, onion, cilantro, cabbage, and salsa Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushrooms - $5: Sautéed mushrooms topped with onion, cilantro, and salsa Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbacoa - $5.5: Jackfruit marinated in barbacoa sauce topped with onion, cilantro, and red salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas - $5.5: Marinated pulled oats topped with onions, cilantro, and green salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chunky Quesa Taco - $7: Cheddar cheese quesadilla taco topped with asada, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, and green salsa Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Party Taco Box - $47: 10 tacos your choice Dietary tags: Halal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Tacos Dorado Dinner - $21 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burrito - $13.5 Dietary tags: Halal, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichanga - $17.5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesabirria - $17.5 Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Loaded Nachos - $17.5: Soy chorizo with potatoes, guacamole, cheese, beans, fresh jalapeno, roasted corn, spicy aioli, pickled onions, pico de gallo, salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ceviche - $14: Cauliflower marinated in lime juice with onion, cilantro, tomato, and jalapeños topped with sliced avocado, served with chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $14.5: Guacamole & chips (onions, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and radish) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Salsa - $4.75: Chips & Salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Street Style Elote - $8: Mayo, cheese, tajin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Takis Elote - $8: Mayo, cheese, and Takis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Fries - $17.5: Fries with crumbs of beyond Asada, cilantro, onion, side of green salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Cut Fries - $7.5: Side of Ketchup and Aioli Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $4: Mexican style rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Horchata - $7.5
Frequently Asked Questions about Penelope's Vegan Taqueria
- Is Penelope's Vegan Taqueria dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Penelope's Vegan Taqueria has 11 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chips & Salsa, Asada Fries and Guacamole.
- What can I eat at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria on a dairy-free diet?
- Chips & Salsa, Asada Fries and Guacamole carry the dairy-free tag, out of 11 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Penelope's Vegan Taqueria have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chips & Salsa and Asada Fries.
- Is Penelope's Vegan Taqueria gluten-free?
- 6 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Penelope's Vegan Taqueria?
- Asada Fries, at roughly 51g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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