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The team behind Parson's Chicken & Fish, Lost Lake and Longman & Eagle offers Tex-Mex cuisine at this popular Logan Square restaurant. Lonesome Rose, which also has a second location in Andersonville, is known for its margarita pitchers, tacos, burritos and horchata soft serve, and the airy rooftop patio, which is one of our favorite summertime spots.
The vibe: As if plucked from the desert, Lonesome Rose is an inviting, casual spot with blue walls, colorful art, and light-wood accents.
The food: You can't go wrong with Lonesome Rose's tacos. Served family style or as a bowl, there are eight variations, including the popular Baja fish and carne asada options, plus a rotating monthly special. We recommend starting with an order of chips and salsa with a side of guac. Be sure to save room for a cup of horchata soft serve.
The drinks: One word: margaritas. Five on-the-rocks variations (house, spicy, call, mezcal and premium) and three frozen (mezcal, house and a combo of both) are served by the glass or pitcher. There's also an extensive cocktail selection, including the Elote Old Fashioned and a pina colada daiquiri.
Time Out tip: Lonesome Rose also serves a killer weekend brunch, with plates like a red velvet waffle and elotes Benedict, plus a hearty breakfast burrito packed with your choice of chorizo, bacon or avocado.