Twisted Cantina

289 reviews

1640 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

+13122650923

About

Twisted Cantina is a Bar located at 1640 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608. It has received 289 reviews with an average rating of 4.0 stars.

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Hours

Monday5PM-2AM
Tuesday5PM-2AM
Wednesday5PM-3AM
Thursday5PM-2AM
FridayClosed
Saturday5PM-2AM
Sunday5PM-2AM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Twisted Cantina: 1640 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

  • Twisted Cantina has 4.0 stars from 289 reviews

  • Bar

  • "Bartenders are slow and seem inexperienced"

    "Needs better and more attentive bartenders"

    "Always a bop"

    "Great atmosphere, everybody had fun vibes, the bartenders were attending me to my needs"

    "Impossible to get inside on a Friday music is better than the surrounding clubs but security is nuts they will only let there friends in or accept cash to get in "

Reviews

  • Maritza Figueroa

Bartenders are slow and seem inexperienced. Two bathrooms only in that place, good luck waiting in line. There should be more than 2 bathrooms in a bar. Music wasnt the greatest either. Overpriced drinks as well. Go to del toro instead or la Mejikana. Better drinks, great food, good music and its not.dark at all.

  • Dulce Munoz

Needs better and more attentive bartenders. Took 45 minutes to get a drink and i feel like i drank mostly sour mix in my pepino drink didn't taste like what i had before when i went before covid. The bartenders were slow and would keep thier backs turned allot. They were more attentive to people they knew.

  • Ivan Perez

Always a bop. Needs better heater/AC control though. Always either sweating or freezing. Throwback hits on saturdays, and super lit and hispanic on thursdays. One of the only clubs that have the new trulies and topo chicos The signature cocktails are all pretty strange flavored except the watermelon one.

  • jrod rodríguez

Great atmosphere, everybody had fun vibes, the bartenders were attending me to my needs. The DJ played a good mix, made the whole place sing along to Ramon Ayala which was awesome, I recommend this place and surely will be coming back again. Good job Twisted Cantina

  • Odie Manjares

Impossible to get inside on a Friday music is better than the surrounding clubs but security is nuts they will only let there friends in or accept cash to get in .Asian security guard was asking $80 for people to get in. bro it’s not that great inside be fr

  • Cesar Garcia

The establishment isn’t bad, just a tad bit small. Music is decent. So why 1 star? Bartenders are trash. Horrendous service. I stood at the bar for over half an hour a d four people to the left and to my right got drinks before me. Like you

  • Karen Ferreira

I waited in line for an hour+ on a Saturday night. Got there around 10:30 and left around 11:50. To be honest, the line wasn’t that long (not my first time waiting in line to get into a spot), but the bouncers were letting in EVERYONE they

  • Adriana Hernandez

I did open tab for the first time and they lost my ID with my card! Not only did they loose that but charged me 10 additional drinks which we didn’t have! Last time I come here, don’t recommend, sorry Pilsen this is a fail bar to come into.

  • Erika

This spot is ok for wine and beer...their signature cocktails are questionable. La Mula tasted like the smell of brunt tire, the one with Malort paired terribly with whatever other liquors they threw in there. I always try to give them the

  • Idalia Gonzalez

This is the first time I have written a negative review. I have been outside of the country for a year, fell out of habit, and forgot my ID to the first bar I visited on my return (this one). I was respectful-- didn't order drinks, didn't

  • Marion Sims

This is a place for young people to get out and let their hair down very nice place for young people my son Marcus Elston is a DJ there and that's his family and I'm older person but I have such a beautiful time there the employees are so

  • Karen Quiñones Salazar

I really enjoyed the music, dj mixed really good, and the vibe was good. Only reason 4 stars is because it’s kind of small for the amount of people they let in. I don’t know if it was because it was the first weekend Chicago was reopened,

  • Estrella De Luna

Ready to party with a bunch of teenagers? This place is for you. This place is disgusting. I saw the security guard letting people on without a proper ID. All you need is your say-so, a credit card and some money in your hand to enter. I

  • Alex G.

Bar is always packed so if you want to get a drink on the weekend you will be waiting for a bit. Nobody wears masks inside so you will be very close to one another. The drinks are not even that good. Music is alright, its a mix between

  • Jose Luna

I was there last week on Thursday and open up a tab. I order "one" of $6 draft beer and through out the night my friends were buying me drinks. So when I went to close out my tab, they had charged my card for 3 beers. so I asked the

  • Eddie Moreno

Caution alot of fake 5 star reviews. I tried to like this place but it just was not in the cards. Avoid the food at all cost! Eat at taco joint across street or McDonald's next door. Drink selection average. No free parking! Funny

  • Yhadi R

We drove down from Milwaukee and this place did not disappoint. The bartender, Will, literally got us to try everything on their drink menu and it was all amazing. Didn’t try the food but definitely will be back.

  • Tony Lopez

Great late night spot for music and dance. There is a kitchen here and the food is good but for the most part I usually go there late night for drinks and music. Bartenders are all awesome and very friendly.

  • Dan Moffett

Whats not to love. Low key spot with a hip ambiance. Live DJ and amazing cocktails. Great place to chill and lounge and listen to good music. Try their La Mula, Pilsen Sour, and Paloma cocktails!

  • Kay T.

Happy hour tacos before 7pm for $2. Large bar, but not so many tables since the space is mostly used for a dance floor. We got the steak and Al pastor tacos, which were both great but to spicy.

  • Gary Tyson

It was my first time there, and I will be back. Yanni was nice,and took care of me. Great place, and I would recommend it to my friends and anyone looking for a nice place in Pilson. …

  • Sergio Garcia Serratos

This is the perfect place to get a drink.... after one hr waiting, because they only have 4 bartenders and the have a space for 200 ppl or more... the service is slow AF. Don’t go ever!

  • La Alba

Nice bar for a cocktail, too loud for a conversation and too crowded for dancing. But is nice if you are in the area before 10pm. If not, great for a party night …

  • Renee R (Renee`)

First time visiting. Enjoyed the music and the crowd was nice. Found parking within walking distance. Security was nice helped me get in my Uber safely. Just a really good vibe.

  • Ernesto N

Zach is great! Tacos are delicious, and it's about three blocks from where I live! Can it get any better? Why yes it can! The art work from local artists is great!

  • Monica Mosqueda

The service needs improvement, one day they super friendly and the next won’t even speak to you. Are they even aware that they’re in the service industry!?

  • Christian Kaczmarczyk

Drinks are good and dj was spinning some good music. Staff was a little slow on making drinks, which made it difficult during a busy night to get a drink.

  • Antonio Rodriguez

Most popular bar in Pilsen. Awesome bartenders. Best DJ's. Great cocktails. Things to know ahead of time: BECAUSE it is one of if not the busiest bar in

  • Felicia Acosta

Beer selection is good! Mix Drinks are okay. The air conditioning wasn't working when I was,there so it was pretty warm. The music was good.

  • El Criastian

I love how this is supposed to be a layed back spot, but the people always turn it into a full blown jam packed night club ❤️ …

  • Neftali Reyes

If you like crowds of people can't get to the bar, people bumping and stepping all over you this is the place for you. Music was good ..

  • Xavi Falco

Came on a Friday... its Hot af, small inside, shoulder to shoulder crowds and Bartenders are not fast at all. You'll be waiting a bit.

  • Tim Faith

Nice place. Beer is on the expensive end, but if you make it for their taco happy hour, it is well worth it. Vegetarian friendly too.

  • Luxoflux

Nice change! Staff is better than it used to be. Used to go in there a once a week and the old bartender never recognized us.

  • Vee

Update your hours cause mfs tryna come on a Wednesday night and it's closed:/ lol drinks and music always a hit though! Lol

  • omar salgado

Great music decently priced drinks just a bit to hot and bathrooms need to be worked on but still a fun experience

  • Rangel Barbosa Alex

Good place to drink and have fun,but Fridays are so crowded bartenders have no time to help all people on time.

  • Alexandro Gonzalez

Terrible service!! The girl servers/bartenders are so rude and don't know how to make Basic mixed drinks

  • The Krazy Monkey Channel

I visited here for the first time in March 2018-and the DJ was amazing! I love a good bar with dancing.

  • Tyler Thomas

The twisted cocktail they have BOMB goes for $12 . And even their slow nights are bussin …

  • A Y

Miguel was the best and extremely kind and attentive !! Would recommend to ALL of my friends !!

  • Maribel Ocampo

Great atmosphere! Friendly bartender Pia. She knows her drinks! Definitely be back soon.

  • Vegeta NIGHT

Nice place to go dancing and have drinks but they could do a better job with the music.

  • Antonio Quintana (Tony)

Playful atmosphere with locally, themed murals and black & white celebrity headshots.

  • Brian Turner

Nice club atmosphere, early in the day...more people in there now..good drinks also!!!

  • Melissa Unzueta

Place is small. Music is hit or miss. The twisted cocktail is good though.

  • Byron Rideaux

Service was excellent. Food came out quickly. Guest DJ played great music.

  • Liliana Cruz

So fun, great drinks, awesome music and everyone super friendly!

  • Damian Zoldak

Chill spot, good music, well made drinks

  • Jesus Gomez

Great place to pick up slash

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