El Faro Restaurant
About El Faro Restaurant
El Faro Restaurant is a vegetarian-friendly, with plenty of vegan options mexican spot in Chicago, Illinois. Diners come for coffee, comfort food, and food at breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a casual and cozy atmosphere, it's popular with college students and groups, and offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in. Guests give it 4.3 stars over 1,734 reviews, and prices are budget-friendly.
Amenities & Offerings
El Faro Restaurant FAQ
Is El Faro Restaurant fully vegan?
El Faro Restaurant is vegetarian-friendly with a solid selection of vegan options. Ask the staff to confirm any dish is fully plant-based.
What food does El Faro Restaurant serve?
El Faro Restaurant serves mexican, generally priced around $. See the full menu on their website or in person.
Does El Faro Restaurant offer delivery or takeout?
Yes. El Faro Restaurant offers delivery and takeout. Availability can vary, so check before you order.
What are El Faro Restaurant's hours?
Today El Faro Restaurant is open 7AM-7PM. Full weekly hours are listed on this page and can change on holidays.
Where is El Faro Restaurant located?
El Faro Restaurant is at 3936 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623. Use “Get directions” on this page for a map and driving directions.
Where can I see the menu for El Faro Restaurant?
View El Faro Restaurant's menu on their website (elfarorestaurant.shop) or on their Google Business listing linked on this page.
Listing information updated September 2026.
El Faro Restaurant Reviews
Victor Padilla
Google Reviews
My go to spot. Best in the area and it’s healthy food!
Luis Rodriguez Jr.
Google Reviews
Great food as always
Sun Rises
Google Reviews
Food here is delicious one of the best Mexican restaurants. Service is good.
Emil Smile
Google Reviews
Ate here for the first time a couple weeks ago and I instantly knew I was gonna come back lol. restaurant was clean, service was fast, food was VERY GOOD!!! it was a very nice first experience for me. Their breakfast offerings looks very delicious, nice vegetarian options too. the big smiley faces that comes with the service is so cute, great customer service I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!!!
Pandora Wonders
Google Reviews
It’s a classic favor the tourist restaurant. Food is enhanced to tourists taste which is understandable as a Hispanic business in an area where locals can make the same food and probably better. I know culture tip is a huge deal, and I always tip no matter the service. I decided to visit the place again hoping to regain a few more childhood memories. Honestly the food was pretty bland to me. My Gordita wasn’t even stuffed, it was just a thick tortilla base, chicharrones and then a separated thinner tortilla on top,(it felt like I had to eat it as a burger) at that point I should’ve just ordered tacos. Either way I appreciated I was able to come back. However I didn’t bring cash so I decided to leave tip along my payment in the front desk. While I was paying I overheard an employee yell at another server in Spanish “Ha! I’ll gift you the tip that I was waiting from that table”(she was expecting cash tip) I did feel a bit upset because she was only being nice expecting a nice tip. It’s funny because just as I heard her say that I had finished tipping. On the good side you know you’ll be treated good! Just make sure to leave a tip at the end :/
Adriana lucia PaeZ
Google Reviews
Great Food, great atmosphere and great service. I seriously recommend this place if you're in the mood for good Mexican food
Rocio I. Cabrera
Google Reviews
Very good place!
alfonso pedraza
Google Reviews
Great Food!!! Never disappoints
Sergio Marroquin
Google Reviews
Stopped going there when covid came around because they changed their services. Went in with the family and found hair in the food. It wasn't as great tasting as before. On another occasion the wife went in for an order. Another damn hair! Nasty! No more Faro. We'd been going there for years!
Gilberto Rivera
Google Reviews
Ordered a Chile rellenos dinner try them you won't be disappointed they are the best in little village!
