Wicker Park
Hours & Location
1531 N Damen Ave,
Chicago, IL 60622
877-298-0617
info@bigstarchicago.com
Hours
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Brunch:
Saturday - Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
To-Go Window
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 9 PM
Sunday: 9 AM - 4 PM
Menus
Daily Specials
Monday
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Big Star Smash Burger
double beef patty, crispy chihuahua cheese, special sauce, lettuce, onion, tomato
$12.95
Taco Tuesday
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Pastor, Pollo, Panza, Papas Tacos
$2.95
Choose Carne Asada, Pescado, or Camerones +2.00
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Tecate
$3.00
Thursday
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Carnitas Tacos
$2.95
Starters
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Big Star Nachos
melty cheese sauce, crispy tortilla chips, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, black beans, salsa Seca, guacamole, cilantro
$16.95
add al pastor*, grilled chicken*, fried tilapia*, fried shrimp* or pork belly* $3.95
add marinated skirt steak* $4.95
vegetarian
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Chips & Salsa
chipotle salsa and salsa verde
$5.95
Cheese Sauce $3.95
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Queso Fundido
melted queso chihuahua, rajas poblano, housemade chorizo, fresh tortillas
$12.95
gluten free
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Handmade Guacamole
fresh avocado, serrano chili, red onion, garlic, cilantro, lime
$6.95
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Big Star Salad
romaine, radish, black beans, cucumber, red onion, avocado, pepitas, mint, queso fresco, chile-ranch dressing
$12.95
Add Meat $3.95
Tacos
Our corn tortillas are handmade one by one in-house every day. Tacos are served family-style.-
Al Pastor
marinated pork shoulder, grilled pineapple, grilled onion, cilantro
$4.95
gluten free
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Pollo
grilled chicken, poblano, poblano salsa, queso fresco, pickled red onion, cilantro
$4.95
gluten free
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Carne Asada
marinated skirt steak, banana pepper, salsa mocajete, guacamole, white onion, cilantro
$6.95
spicy
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Pescado
beer-battered tilapia fillet, chipotle mayo, cabbage, red onion, cilantro
$6.95
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Camarones Fritos
crispy shrimp, serrano crema, corn pico de gallo, cilantro
$5.95
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Panza
braised pork belly, salsa arriera, chicharrones, crema, cilantro
$5.95
gluten free
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Papas Con Rajas
Potato, rajas chipotle, queso cotija, onion, cilantro
$3.95
gluten free, vegetarian
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The Walking Taco
fritos chips, pinto bean dip, crema, cholula hot sauce, queso chihuahua, onion, cilantro
$3.95
vegetarian
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Sprout Tostada
crispy brussels sprouts, refried beans, pipian verde, pickled guajillo chilis, cilantro
$4.95
gluten free, vegetarian, vegan
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Quesabirria
beef birria, chihuahua cheese, onion, cilantro, consommé
$10.95
gluten free
Burritos
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Carne Asada Burrito
skirt steak, charred corn elotes, poblano rajas, salsa, lettuce, chipotle mayo, queso chihuahua
$14.95
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Pollo Burrito
braised chicken, rice, charros beans, crema, poblano rajas, lettuce, and salsa seca
$12.95
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Bean Burrito
refried beans, chihuahua cheese, onions, cilantro, cholula hot sauce
$6.95
vegetarian
Crunch Star Supreme
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Crunch Star Supreme
chihuahua cheese, crunchy tostadas, lettuce, crema, salsa seca, pico de gallo in a flour tortilla with choice of beef birria, braised chicken, al pastor, papas con rajas or black beans
$11.95
Kiddos
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Kids Quesadilla
flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, chips
$4.95
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Kids Nachos
crispy chips, cheese sauce, black beans, pico de gallo
$4.95
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Kids Burrito
flour tortilla, chihuahua cheese, rice, black beans, chips
$4.95
Sides & Extras
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Elotes
$4.95
vegetarian
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Rice & Beans
$5.95
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Vegetables Escabeche
$2.95
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Hot Sauce
$0.95
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Crema
$0.95
Sweets
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Hot Fudge Skillet Brownie
Warm chocolate brownie, caramelized cinnamon ice cream
$10.95
Please inform your server of any allergy or dietary restrictions as menu items can contain unlisted ingredients.
To help One Off Hospitality provide staff members with wellness benefits and health insurance, a 3.5% Hospitality Supplement has been added to your bill. We believe everyone deserves to have affordable health care.
Served 11 AM - 2PM in addition to our full food menu
Pre-Order Via Our App!
Brunch Specials
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Breakfast Burrito
Scrambled eggs, hashbrown, frijole charros, salsa seca, crema, avocado, green onions, griddled in a flour tortilla
$12.95
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Churro French Toast
Thick cut brioche, churro butter, maple syrup
$12.95
Choice of bacon or sausage
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Brunch Papas
Crispy potatoes, cotija cheese, chipotle mayo, cilantro
$2.95
Breakfast Tacos
All our breakfast tacos are made on fluffy, housemade flour tortillas-
Chorizo Con Papas Taco
Chorizo verde, scrambled eggs, fried potatoes, salsa verde, white onion
$5.95
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Chilaquiles Taco
Tortilla chips, guajillo salsa, scrambled eggs, avocado, pickled red onion
$4.95
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Carne Asada Taco
Marinated skirt steak, banana peppers, scrambled eggs, salsa molcajete, avocado
$6.95
Drinks
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La Colombe
Afrique blend
$4.00
Add Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream + $4.00
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Big Star Spritz
Campari, Mango, Bubbles
$10.00
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Bloody Mary
CH Distillery Vodka, House Recipe
$10.00
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Bloody Maria
Pueblo Viejo, House Recipe
$10.00
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Miller High Life
7 oz pony
$3.00
Bigstar Margarita
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Classic or Spicy
Pueblo viejo blanco, gran gala orange curaçao, fresh lime, and agave
Single $14.00
Pitcher $56.00
Mango
Strawberry
Prickly Pear
Mezcal
Single $1.00
Pitcher $3.00
Agave
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La Paloma
Choose classic or spicy. Lunazul Blanco, grapefruit, fresh lime, and grapefruit soda
Single $14.00
Pitcher $56.00
Mezcal
Single $1.00
Pitcher $3.00
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House Ranch Water
House blanco, grapefruit zest, fresh lime, sparkling water
$14.00
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Agave Select Margarita
Tahona Blanco, Pierre Ferrand Curacao, fresh lime
$20.00
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Wild Horses
Corazón Blanco, Green Key, Dolin Blanc, cucumber, fresh lime
$15.00
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Hibiscus Agua Fresca Cocktail
Mijenta Blanco, agua fresca hibiscus, sparkling water, fresh lime
$13.00
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Texas Rose Daiquiri
Agricole & Pineapple Rums, Espolón Tequila, hibiscus, honey-ginger, fresh lime
$15.00
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Oaxacan Old Fashioned
Los Vecinos House Mezcal, La Gritona Reposado, Nixta Elote, demerara, mole bitters, grapefruit
$16.00
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Mezcal Negroni
Artisanal Mezcal, Sweet Vermouth, Apologue Liqueur, Mole Bitters
$16.00
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Big Star Handshake
Tecate, tajin, lime, spicy tequila shot
$9.00
Whiskey
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Whiskey Highball
House selected whiskey, lemon, orange zest, sparkling water
$14.00
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Bakersfield Mule
Very old barton bourbon, fresh lime, freddie's ginger beer
$13.00
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Bourbon "Tiki" Sour
Wild Turkey 101, Spiced Rum, Amaretto, peach, fresh lime, Fee Foam
$14.00
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House Old Fashioned
Big Star Select Buffalo Trace Bourbon, demerara, Angostura, orange
$15.00
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Bar Select Luxury Old Fashioned
Collection selection, demerara, bitters, orange
$22.00
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Cheatin’ Heart Manhattan
Turkey 101 Bourbon, Aperitif, Vermouth, lemon
$15.00
Espresso Martini
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Espresso Martini
Vodka, Dark Matter espresso, Apologue Coffee Liqueur, demerara
$16.00
Shot of The Day
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Tequila or Whiskey
$4.00
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Mezcal
$5.00
Beer on Tap
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Solemn Oath "Small Wave City Club" Hazy IPA
$8.00
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Pacifico Lager
$7.00
Pitcher $32.00
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Spiteful "Alley Time" Pale Ale
$8.00
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Three Floyds "Zombie Dust" Pale Ale
$8.00
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Half Acre "Bodem" IPA
$8.00
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Staff Draft
Ask your server
Classics
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Miller High Life
Milwaukee, WI
$6.00
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Lone Star
San Antonio, TX
$6.00
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Shiner Bock
Shiner, TX
$6.00
American Craft Beer
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Dovetail Brewing Co. "Hefeweizen" Ale (16 Oz)
$9.00
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Off Color "Beer for Tacos" Gose (16 Oz)
$9.00
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Donna's Pickle Beer
$7.00
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Three Floyds "Gumballhead" Pale Wheat Ale
$8.00
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Half Acre "Waybird" Hazy IPA
$8.00
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Staff Select Rotating Local Brewery
Please ask your server!
Cervezas Mexicanas
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Tecate
$5.00
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Dos Equis
$6.00
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Modelo Especial
$7.00
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Negra Modelo
$7.00
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Michelada Bottle or Can with A Salted Rim, Lime and Salsa
$2.00
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Chelada Bottle or Can with A Salted Rim and Lime
$1.00
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Bloody Mary/Maria
House recipe
$12.00
Cider + Hard Seltzer
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Right Bee "Dry" Hard Cider
$7.00
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High Noon "Watermelon" Hard Seltzer
$7.00
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Three Floyds “Pineapple Mango” Hard Seltzer
$8.00
N/A Beverages
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Strongwater Hibiscus & Grapefruit Paloma
$10.00
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Cerveza Atletica Copper Lager
$7.00
Makes a great michelada $2.00
Chelada $1.00
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Athletic IPA
$7.00
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Hoppy Cucumber Pineapple Cocktail
$8.00
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Pathfinder Americano
$10.00
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Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher
$7.00
Mexican Sodas
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Grapefruit
$4.00
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Mineragua
$4.00
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Jarritos
Mandarin, Lime or Tamarind
$5.00
Menu
MON - THURS from 4-6 PM *not available on Cubs Home Game Days at Big Star Wrigleyville-
1/2 Off Nachos
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Classic Margarita
Pueblo viejo blanco, gran gala orange curaçao, fresh lime, and agave
$12.00
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Ranch Water
$8.00
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Tequila and Limeade or Hibiscus Agua Fresca
$8.00
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Pacifico
$4.00
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Shot of the Day
daily tequila, bourbon, mezcal
$3.00
Spirits
Download PDFRarities & Specials
As these are limited, please confirm true availability with your serverHouse Barrels
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1792 “Bottled in Bond” Big Star
$7.00
$14.00
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Buffalo Trace “Friends of Friends”
$6.00
$12.00
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Weller Special Reserve #150 (2024)
$7.00
$14.00
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Los Vecinos Barrel-Aged Big Star
$7.00
$14.00
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Knob Creek Bourbon 120 Proof (2023)
$10.00
$20.00
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Rittenhouse Rye #88 (2024)
$6.00
$12.00
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Russell’s Big Star / Avec #150 (2025)
$10.00
$20.00
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Sazerac Rye “Avec” Guest Barrel (2024)
$6.00
$12.00
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Stagg Big Star #015 (2025)
$13.00
$26.00
Rare Whiskey
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Baker's 13yr Limited Release '24
$16.00
$32.00
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Blanton's Gold
$20.00
$40.00
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Blanton's From the Barrel
$21.00
$42.00
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Blue Run High Rye Bourbon Ltd.
$10.00
$20.00
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BTAC: Stagg '24 (136.1 Proof)
$30.00
$60.00
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BTAC: Handy Rye '24 (127.2 Proof)
$30.00
$60.00
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BTAC: Thomas Handy Rye '22
$21.00
$42.00
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BTAC: Thomas Handy Rye '23
$21.00
$42.00
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BTAC: George T. Stagg '23 (135 Proof)
$21.00
$42.00
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Cream of KY Bourbon Small Batch
$8.00
$16.00
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Cream of KY Bourbon Cask Strength
$11.00
$22.00
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Elijah Craig "Toasted Barrel" Bourbon
$8.00
$16.00
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Elijah Craig 18yr
$17.00
$34.00
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Elmer T. Lee Single Barrel
$11.00
$22.00
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Four Rose Small Batch Select 104
$9.00
$18.00
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Four Rose "Chicago" SB '22 OESQ
$13.00
$26.00
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Four Rose "Chicago" SB '23 OESF
$13.00
$26.00
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Stagg Batch 24C / 128.9 (2025)
$10.00
$20.00
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Jacob Hardin Creek, Ltd. (2022)
$21.00
$42.00
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Jimmy Russell 70th Anniv. 8yr
$8.00
$16.00
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Old Grand Dad 16yr Ltd.
$20.00
$40.00
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Old Heaven Hill 7yr B.I.B.
$7.00
$14.00
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Kentucky Owl 11yr Rye
$16.00
$32.00
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Kentucky Owl "Confiscated" Bourbon
$15.00
$30.00
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Knob Creek "12yr" Bourbon
$9.00
$18.00
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Knob Creek "18yr" Bourbon
$24.00
$48.00
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Larceny "Barrel Proof" Bourbon
$7.00
$14.00
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Little Book #5 Barrel-Strength Bourbon
$15.00
$30.00
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Maker's 101 Proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Michter's "Sour Mash" Bourbon
$10.00
$20.00
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Michter's "Legacy Series" Shenk's
$14.00
$28.00
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Michter's "10yr" Rye Ltd Ed.
$21.00
$42.00
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Michter's Cask Strength Rye
$15.00
$30.00
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Parker’s Heritage 11yr 2025
$18.00
$36.00
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Pappy 10yr
$18.00
$36.00
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Pappy 12yr
$24.00
$48.00
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Pappy 15yr
$38.00
$76.00
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Pappy 20yr
$63.00
$126.00
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Pappy 23yr
$75.00
$150.00
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Pappy 13yr Rye
$37.00
$74.00
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Parker's Heritage 14yr Malt 2024
$20.00
$40.00
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Stellum "Barrel Strength" Bourbon
$7.00
$14.00
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Uncle Nearest 1856
$8.00
$16.00
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Wild Turkey "Master's Keep" 2022
$25.00
$50.00
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Wild T' "M's Keep One" 101 Toasted Oak
$25.00
$50.00
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Wild Turkey Master's Keep Rum Cask
$27.00
$54.00
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Wild Turkey "Cornerstone" Rye
$20.00
$40.00
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Wild Turkey "Rare Breed" Rye
$9.00
$18.00
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Old Fitz BIB 7yr 2025
- $8.00
- $16.00
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Westward American Malt
$12.00
$24.00
Reserve List Old Fashioned
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Stagg Big Star #15, Demerara, Angostura, Orange
$22.00
Agave/Other
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Cuervo Gran Reserva
$20.00
$40.00
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Cuentacuentos "Tobala" Mezcal
$13.00
$26.00
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Mijenta Maestra
$10.00
$20.00
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Cinco Sentidos "Cuishe" Mezcal
$16.00
$32.00
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Cinco Sentidos "Mole" Mezcal
$20.00
$40.00
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Calle 23 Blanco Tequila
$7.00
$14.00
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Derumbes Salmiana Mezcal
$7.00
$14.00
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Diaz "Frutos del Cielo Pechuga" Mezcal
$13.00
$26.00
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Union "El Viejo" Tobala Mezcal
$11.00
$22.00
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Vecinos "Tobala" Mezcal
$11.00
$22.00
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Siete "Decadas" Anniv. Tequila
$15.00
$30.00
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Vago Ensamble Tio Rey
$13.00
$26.00
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Casa Matias Añejo Reserva
$10.00
$20.00
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Cinco Sentidos Arroqueno Mezcal
$16.00
$32.00
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Mijenta Maestra #2 Tequila
$10.00
$20.00
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Lunazul Reposado
$7.00
$14.00
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Tequila Ocho Blanco
$10.00
$20.00
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La Luna Tequilana
1oz $10.00
2oz $20.00
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La Luna Espadincillo Mezcal
$10.00
$20.00
Buffalo Trace Distillery (Frankfort)
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Blanton's Single Barrel
93 proof
$10.00
$20.00
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Hancock's Single Barrel
88.9 proof
$8.00
$16.00
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Buffalo Trace
90 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Buffalo Trace Rye Mash White Dog
125 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Buffalo Trace Wheat Mash White Dog
125 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Eagle Rare 10yr
90 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
127.3 proof
$12.00
$24.00
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Colonel E.H. Taylor Rye
100 proof
$12.00
$24.00
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Colonel E.H. Taylor Small Batch
100 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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W.L. Weller Special Reserve 7yr
90 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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W.L. Weller 12yr
90 proof
$10.00
$20.00
Wild Turkey Distillery (Lawrenceburg)
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Wild Turkey 101
101 proof
$5.00
$10.00
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Wild Turkey Russell's Reserve 10yr Small Batch
90 proof
$7.00
$14.00
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Wild Turkey Rare Breed
116.8 proof
$9.00
$18.00
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Wild Turkey Kentucky Spirit Single Barrel
101 proof
$10.00
$20.00
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Wild Turkey "Beacon" Limited Ed
$30.00
$60.00
Barton 1792 Distillery (Bardstown)
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1792 Small Batch
93.7 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Very Old Barton, Bottled in Bond
100 proof
$5.00
$10.00
Heaven Hill Distillery (Louisville & Bardstown)
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Larceny Bourbon
92 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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J.T.S. Brown, Bottled in Bond
100 proof
$5.00
$10.00
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Evan Williams Single Barrel
86.6 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Evan Williams, Bottled in Bond
100 proof
$5.00
$10.00
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Elijah Craig Small Batch
94 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Henry McKenna Single Barrel 10yr, Bottled in Bond
100 proof
$10.00
$20.00
Jim Beam Distillery (Clermont & Boston)
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Basil Hayden's
80 proof
$8.00
$16.00
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Baker's
107 proof
$9.00
$18.00
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Booker's
127.4 proof
$10.00
$20.00
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Old Grand Dad, Bottled in Bond
100 proof
$5.00
$10.00
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Old Grand Dad "114" Bourbon
114 proof
$6.00
$12.00
Four Roses Distillery (Lawrenceburg & Cox's Creek)
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Four Roses
80 proof
$5.00
$10.00
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Four Roses Small Batch
90 proof
$6.00
$12.00
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Four Roses Single Barrel
100 proof
$9.00
$18.00
Drop-Off & Pick-Up
Catering Menu
Download PDF
Build-Your-Own Taco Bar
All packages include fresh homemade corn tortillas and chips & salsas-
Essentials Package
Choice of: 3 Tacos
per person $25.00
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Enhanced Package
Choice of: 3 Tacos, 1 Side
per person $30.00
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Deluxe Package
Choice of: 3 Tacos, 2 Sides
per person $35.00
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Premium Package
Choice of: 3 Tacos, 2 Sides, 1 Dessert
per person $40.00
Taco Specialties
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Al Pastor (Pork Shoulder)
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Panza (Pork Belly)
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Birria (Beef)
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Carne Asada (Steak)
$2.00
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Pollo (Chicken)
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Papas (Spicy Potato)
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Hongos (Mushroom)
Accompaniments
Standard garnishes include: salsa verde, chipotle salsa, cilantro, white onion, pickled red onion, lime wedges, and queso fresco.
Al Pastor includes grilled pineapple.
Upgrades
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Fresh Guacamole
Quart $24.00
Pint $12.00
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Queso Dip
Quart $18.00
Pint $9.00
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Oaxacan Crema
Quart $12.00
Pint $6.00
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Habañero Hot Sauce
Pint $6.00
Half Pint $3.00
Serving tongs and spoons included.
Add Disposable Chafing Kits
$15 each
Add Disposable plates, utensils and napkins
$2 per person
Additions
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Extra Taco Filling
per person $5.00
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Extra Sides
Rice, Beans, Vegetables, Elotes
per person $4.00
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Desserts a la Carte
each $3.00
Sides
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Frijoles Charros
Pinto beans, poblano pepper, tomato, queso fresco, onion
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Elotes
Roasted corn, queso cotija, chipotle mayo, cilantro
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Garlic Rice
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Vegetables en Escabeche
Pickled carrots, cauliflower, serrano peppers
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Ensalada de Big Star
Romaine, radish, black beans, cucumber, red onion, avocado, pumpkin seeds, mint, queso fresco
per person $5.00
Choice of
Chile-ranch dressing
Chipotle-agave vinaigrette
Desserts
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Horchata Rice Krispies
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Mexican Chocolate Brownie
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Caramel Pretzel Cookie
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Chocolate Chip Cookie
gluten free
Beverages
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Margaritas
Pueblo viejo blanco tequila + big star margarita mix. Includes limes & cups
serves 12 $75.00
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La Paloma
Lunazul blanco tequila + big star paloma mix & jarritos. Includes limes & cups
serves 12 $75.00
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Limeade Mocktail
Housemade limeade. Includes limes and cups
serves 10 $35.00
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N/A Margarita Mix
Includes limes & cups
Serves 12 $40.00
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Soft Drinks
Coke, diet coke, sprite, sparkling water
each $3.00
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Add a 10 lb Bag of Ice
$5.00
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Mixing Pitchers
$15.00