Tzuco – Mexican
Tzuco unfolds as a sophisticated, earth-toned sanctuary where the vibrant spirit of Mexico harmonizes with the meticulous precision of French technique. Guests are treated to a sensory journey through artfully plated dishes, ranging from the bright, coastal zest of Mayan ceviche and Baja tostadas to the comforting, savory depth of a rich French onion soup. It is a space where tradition is reimagined, inviting diners to linger over tender octopus and heritage-rich tetelas in an atmosphere that feels both elegantly modern and warmly ancestral.
720, North State Street, Chicago, IL, 60654 +13123748995 https://www.tzuco.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, raw-food, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Tzuco
Dairy-Free at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guanábana / Aguacate, Guava Sorbet and Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pollo, Snake River Farms Dry-Aged Rib-Eye and Tuna Ceviche. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guanábana / Aguacate, Guava Sorbet and Maíz. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 7 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Barbacoa, Tlacoyo and Pollo. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pommes Frites and Espárragos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Pommes Frites and Espárragos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guanábana / Aguacate, Guava Sorbet and Tzuco Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Tzuco
Tzuco in Chicago has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guanábana / Aguacate, Guava Sorbet and Maíz. 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 Tzuco
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Tlacoyo | 43.9 g | 109.4 g |
| Tzuco Burger | 7.3 g | 83.2 g |
| Steak Tartare | 39.2 g | 49.6 g |
| Tetela | 0 g | 34.1 g |
| Cochinita Pibil | 71.7 g | 33.7 g |
| Costillas de Res | 13.6 g | 32.9 g |
| Espárragos | 8.5 g | 31 g |
| Carne Asada Angus NY Strip | 18.7 g | 30.9 g |
| Tuna Ceviche | 44.1 g | 27 g |
| Esquites | 25.9 g | 26.7 g |
| Snake River Farms Dry-Aged Rib-Eye | 40 g | 26.3 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Sunday
- 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Tetela - $16: Stuffed triangle-shaped corn masa, chicken tinga, sour cream, creamy chipotle, queso fresco Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $14: Poblano peppers, Gruyère cheese, crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Tartare - $25: Strip loin, Melipona honey and chipotle aioli, dill, chives, crispy rice, house-made black brioche crostini Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels - $26: P.E.I. mussels, saffron beurre blanc, dried chorizo, pickled jalapeños, and house-made masa madre bread Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Tostada - $18: Tuna carnitas spread, bay scallops, shrimp, octopus, red onion, cucumber, chiles toreados, tamarind aguachile, tostada Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulpo Enamorado - $26: Guajillo roasted octopus, salsa macha, pickled carrots, peas, potatoes, tonnato aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mayan Ceviche - $24: Hamachi, pitaya, mango & habanero gelée, sour orange, achiote aguachile, fried plantain Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Ceviche - $23: Tuna fish, charred tomatillo aguachile, red onion, cucumbers, yuzu, cilantro, avocado mousse Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beets - $16: Amaranth-crusted baby red beets, pickled yellow beets, mole rosa, candied hibiscus flowers, Robiola goat cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papas Zamoranas - $18: Fingerling potatoes, salsa macha, lime juice, charred avocado, and mint jocoque Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $15: Creamy avocado, pico de gallo, lime juice, queso fresco, tortilla chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mushroom Cazuela - $24: Gruyère cheese fondue, wild mushrooms, shallots, garlic, rosemary, house-made masa madre bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tlacoyo - $15: Thick oval-shaped blue corn masa, black bean purée, haricots verts, salsa cruda, sour cream, and queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caesar Salad - $17: Baby romaine, roasted poblano dressing, oven-roasted tomatoes, avocado, sunflowers seeds, and queso de Cincho Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Carne Asada Angus NY Strip - $64: 12 oz. NY Strip, oven-roasted tomatoes, roasted fingerling potatoes, chipotle goat cheese fondue Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snake River Farms Dry-Aged Rib-Eye: 24 oz. bone-in, serves two Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner
- A La Talla Red Snapper: Stone-oven-baked whole red snapper, guajillo sauce, red fideos with egg yolk, green tomatillo salsa, crispy enfrijoladas, avocado, tortillas Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi - $36: Pan-seared mahi mahi, salsa cruda verde, scalloped potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo - $32: Airline chicken breast, roasted potatoes, sautéed spinach, black truffle sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbacoa - $42: Braised lamb neck barbacoa, mint jocoque, pinto bean purée, sweet pickled vegetables, tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cochinita Pibil - $42: Guerrero-style pork shank, black bean purée, pickled red onions, and habanero salsa, tortillas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chile Relleno - $28: Stuffed poblano pepper, ratatouille, roasted squash spaghetti, tomato fondue, and panela cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tzuco Burger - $32: Beef sirloin, brioche bun, oven-roasted tomatoes, gruyère cheese, pickled yellow beets, serrano peppers, black truffle sauce, black truffle aioli, pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Costillas de Res - $48: Braised short ribs, tomato, onion, charred avocado, brussels sprouts, Guajillo & Ancho chiles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Espárragos - $14: Asparagus, black garlic aioli, parmesan cheese, lemon zest Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pommes Frites - $12: Parmesan cheese, garlic parsley butter Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Esquites - $14: Sweet corn, epazote aioli, piquín chili powder, Huitzuco cheese, lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Guanábana / Aguacate - $14: Tapioca infused with citrus, guanábana sorbet, avocado foam Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Cacao - $16: Chocolate & almond mousse, coffee cake, chocometate sorbet, rompope sauce, almond praline Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Maíz - $18: Charred corn ice cream, caramel toffee, orange purée, honey gelée with caramelized popcorn Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Snowman - $19: Orange mousse, cardamom cotton cake, orange peel purée, white chocolate cover, rosemary ice cream and yogurt streusel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Guanabana Sorbet - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Guava Sorbet - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Honey-Mascarpone Ice Cream - $8: Two scoops Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Tzuco Margarita - $16: Cuervo Tradicional tequila, Cointreau, cucumber, St. Germain, lime juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Negroni - $19: Campari, fat-washed Ilegal mezcal, sweet pink-peppercorn-infused vermouth
- Mexique Sangría - $16: Brandy, Burgundy, hibiscus syrup, citrus, mint Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Carajillo - $15: Licor 43, espresso
- Agua de Horchata - $6: Rice, cinnamon, evaporated milk, sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mexican Coke - $7
- Daydream - $12: Cucumber water, lime juice, chia seeds, aloe vera juice
Frequently Asked Questions about Tzuco
- Is Tzuco dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Tzuco has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Guanábana / Aguacate, Guava Sorbet and Pollo.
- What can I eat at Tzuco on a dairy-free diet?
- Guanábana / Aguacate, Guava Sorbet and Pollo carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Tzuco have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Guanábana / Aguacate and Guava Sorbet.
- Is Tzuco gluten-free?
- 4 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 Tzuco?
- Tlacoyo, at roughly 109.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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