Latin American &
    Mexican Style Cuisine

    Closed for in person service.

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    Getting A Facelift!

    Fajita Factory Will Now Be Crispy Chicks

    Over The winter we decided to try some new things, then we closed until spring due to Covid. One of these new things was a virtual kitchen – Crispy Chicks. It’s been so popular online we have decided to retire the Fajita Factory menu and redesign our restaurant to be Crispy Chicks IN PERSON full time! We look forward to opening our dining room this spring. Stay tuned, for now head over to Crispy Chicks for delivery and takeout… we’ll be seating you soon!

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    Margarita Mondays

    NEW SPECIAL! Join us on Mondays for $5 jumbo 20oz margaritas. 

    About

    Fajita Factory is a full service restaurant that serves Mexican & Latin American inspired comfort food. Our delicious creations can be enjoyed inside, outside on our patio (summer), at your home, or can be catered for large groups and parties. In conjunction with great food, Fajita Factory’s drink menu of margaritas, sangrias, and frozen drinks served in large format vessels will quench the thirst of anyone looking to relax after a long day.  Delivery is now available.

    Now Serving Brunch

    Fajita Factory is serving brunch Saturday and Sunday from 11am-3pm! Brunch will feature Latin inspired food items with $9 mega-mosas (it’s a big mimosa!) and more.

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    Let us do the cooking for NYE and New Year's Day! We're cooking 11am-9pm on December 31st and January 1st 🎉🥳 Order online @ www.fajitame.com
    Let us do the cooking for NYE and New Year's Day! We're cooking 11am-9pm on December 31st and January 1st 🎉🥳 Order online @ www.fajitame.com
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    It's #SmallBusinessSaturday! Shop local, it supports your community and keeps your neighbors working! Share and tag a small business you love to suppo…
    It’s with regret we are announcing we will be closing for in person dining until spring. With limited indoor seating to keep our customers safe, and w…
    It’s with regret we are announcing we will be closing for in person dining until spring. With limited indoor seating to keep our customers safe, and w…
    Closing up early today (3pm)! Open back up on Wednesday for regular service.
    Closing up early today (3pm)! Open back up on Wednesday for regular service.
    Congrats to president elect Joe Biden and vice elect Kamala Harris! #46 is BLUE!! We're ready to celebrate and BRUNCH!!
    Congrats to president elect Joe Biden and vice elect Kamala Harris! #46 is BLUE!! We're ready to celebrate and BRUNCH!!
    Happy #Halloween! We're open for dinner, swing by for a fajita trick or tequila treat! 🎃
    Happy #Halloween! We're open for dinner, swing by for a fajita trick or tequila treat! 🎃
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    Lovely day! Come get your patio fix while you can, temp is gonna drop after today ⏰🧐
    Lovely day! Come get your patio fix while you can, temp is gonna drop after today ⏰🧐

    Outdoor Patio

    The patio at Fajita Factory offers a secluded oasis from the bustling life on North Halsted in Lakeview. It boasts a welcoming tropical vibe with thousands of lights to illuminate evening dining, complete with tented areas in case of rain. The colorful and exciting atmosphere on the patio is a great way to take advantage of summer dining while enjoying savory Latin American inspired bites and jumbo 20oz margaritas. Open at 5pm Tuesday through Friday (weather pending), with brunch on Saturday and Sunday at 11am.    

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    The Food

    The menu at Fajita Factory consists of savory à la carte empanadas, street tacos, classic fajitas, burritos, and salsas. Fajitas are served sizzling hot!

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    The Music

    Music is the soundtrack of our lives; and to accompany your dining experience we’ve curated a mixture of latin pop, cuban, and central american ear candy. Expect to hear Dancehall, Reggaeton, Salsa, Hip Hop, Moombahton, Afro Cuban and more.

    The Look

    The building paint was inspired by the wealth of street art in Central America. We took inspiration from all over the hemisphere to bring a 40 foot mural to life. Graffiti artist Werm (Greg) spent days on a lift painting each brick by hand (you can follow him on Instagram here). We also wanted to express all the colors of the rainbow in North Halsted, an already colorful neighborhood.

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    The Feel

    Inside D.S. Fajita Factory we created a street food atmosphere, tipping our hats to the outdoor markets of the Caribbean. Step right in to a weathered, urban, sense of culinary adventure.

    Full Bar With Frozen Drinks

    Fajita Friends

    Bill Hayden
    Bill Hayden
    16:26 30 Sep 20
    Was a very good brunch! First visit and was pleasantly surprised. Friendly staff, from wait staff to kitchen, everyone friendly and engaging.
    Edward Rios
    Edward Rios
    01:14 17 Sep 20
    The empanadas are EVERYTHING!!!!!! Great customer service as well. I’ll definitely comeback here. At first I came to get a margarita, but glad I stayed for the food!
    Kristi Sinon
    Kristi Sinon
    01:36 08 Sep 20
    Shimp tacos...soooooo good
    Nathan Rodriguez
    Nathan Rodriguez
    15:30 16 Aug 20
    The food was real good and the service great.Outdoor patio was real nice.
    Kody Myers
    Kody Myers
    01:46 12 Jul 20
    The new menu is significantly better. We will for sure be back. Great steak burrito!
    Farah Sadiq
    Farah Sadiq
    20:49 13 Mar 20
    What a fun place for brunch! If you love DS Tequila then you'll love this place too. Went here on a Sunday and got the steak fajitas. They were amazing! The drinks are MASSIVE and delicious. The decor inside is bright with great music. The outside of the building is also gorgeous and considered one of the top instagrammable places in the city. Service is stellar, very attentive staff. Definitely a great spot for drinks and a quick bite.read more
    Yana Garmash
    Yana Garmash
    14:03 10 Mar 20
    The vegetarian chimichanga was DELICIOUS and the frozen mango margarita was amazing as well. Server was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I’ll be back for taco Tuesday at some point!
    Yana Garmash
    Yana Garmash
    14:03 10 Mar 20
    The vegetarian chimichanga was DELICIOUS and the frozen mango margarita was amazing as well. Server was friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I’ll be back for taco Tuesday at some point!
    Maxwell Croft
    Maxwell Croft
    22:27 02 Mar 20
    I really enjoyed my experience at Fajita Factory! My burrito was very tasty and the drinks were plentiful. The staff was super friendly and there was a great energy throughout the restaurant.
    Joy Petty
    Joy Petty
    14:59 26 Feb 20
    Great customer service. Drinks could use more alcohol. I had a Mango Margarita and I couldn’t taste any alcohol. It jus tasted liked a freeze pop in a glass. The food was delicious. I had the shrimp chimichanga & my bf had the chicken burrito which we both enjoyed. The chips and queso was amazing. I would definitely come back with my friends and give it another try on the margaritas but I’m dyin for another chimichanga already lolread more
    Ms. C W
    Ms. C W
    18:57 16 Feb 20
    Came from out of town and found this gem on Eventbrite. Absolutely would recommend. Next thing I'm in Chicago well definitely go back to here.
    Ricardo Bran
    Ricardo Bran
    22:31 09 Dec 19
    Small Mexican food restaurant with friendly service, we came here after reading a review for it. The place is small but there was a patio area which we didn't go to. So, being that we visited in December and that this place is in boystown aka the gay part of town, they had a festive rainbow Christmas tree just as you walked in thru the door. We ordered a frozen margarita that was good, couldn't taste the alcohol so I didn't drink all of it. I was afraid it would hit me all at once so best to be safe than sorry. For appetizers we got an empanada de carne and loaded fries with steak. Think of them as nachos but instead of chips, you get fries. Spicy! And loved that the fries were cut thick so they never got mushy with the pico and the rest of the stuff that was piled onto them. As main course we got the shrimp tacos (3 of them) and a torta de carne. The torta is basically a Mexican sandwich. This one came with black beans in addition to the usual things like lettuce, etc., etc. We didn't get dessert because we were full! Service was very friendly and attentive. Even told us where to go next to have a drink!read more
    Roger Clark
    Roger Clark
    04:32 05 Nov 19
    I just got done stuffing my face with some steak and chicken fajitas, and I got to asking myself “why the bell did it take me so long to come here?” If you haven’t visited, do yourself a favor and get in here. Food is delicious and cooked to order. The steak was insanely juicy and was bursting with flavor. Chicken was not overcooked and was great also. They have a great staff, I came in close to 10 on a Monday for a take out order and they were super nice - especially Polino, he insured I had everything I needed and to make sure my order was perfect. I hear their patio is really awesome and will look forward to visiting in the summer with my friends. Coming back tomorrow for Taco Tuesday - $2 tacos? Hell yeah! Get yourself into Fajita Factory!read more
    Mari Bar
    Mari Bar
    03:23 30 Oct 19
    WOW where else can you possibly get such huge, amazing margs at $10 each? The food is great too!
    Brooke Laskowski
    Brooke Laskowski
    22:05 28 Oct 19
    Went here for my first time last week and I have thought about going every day since! Best fajitas I have ever had. The staff are incredibly friendly and gave wonderful service!
    Quintijo Ellis
    Quintijo Ellis
    03:31 17 Aug 19
    My food was good. So we're my margaritas. The prices are great.
    Adam Penman
    Adam Penman
    02:36 03 Aug 19
    1. I loves the fast casual ambience. You walk in to 2 kiosks where you place your order and choose your number (PLEASE add an option to split payment between credit cards) 2. The drink tasted great!3. The food was delicious! That BBQ pork empanada had my mouth needing more. The chips and salsa were fantastic. And the chicken fajita plate exceeded my expectations!4. The staff was very friendly and checked up on us to make sure everything was great!5. Their newly remodeled back patio is a lovey haven from the busy streets in boystown.Definitely give them a shot! They were great. Go in understanding they are fast casual but the food is delicious!read more
    Robert Shepard
    Robert Shepard
    03:19 18 Jul 19
    Always consistent and great service. Walk in. Order your food and drinks. Sit down. Done. Love the ease and simplicity and the back patio is awesome.
    Robert Shepard
    Robert Shepard
    03:19 18 Jul 19
    Always consistent and great service. Walk in. Order your food and drinks. Sit down. Done. Love the ease and simplicity and the back patio is awesome.
    Amber Lockwood
    Amber Lockwood
    03:15 17 Jul 19
    We have been enjoying this place about once a week since the night they did their soft open. Their staff is incredibly helpful and friendly, and the owner really seems to care about the customer. It has been awesome to watch them continue to improve the menu and the way they serve the food (from metal trays to cast iron skillets, etc.). The unique empanadas always make me wish I had ordered more. The fajitas are the perfect amount of seared and seasoned. The black beans are unique and full of flavor.The atmosphere is FANTASTIC and one of our favorite parts. As soon as you pass by, the mural on the outside grabs your attention. Once you head inside it feels like you've entered a party and the back "pepper room" is intimate and fun. The new patio only adds to the spectacular experience. And if none of that is enough for you, the weekly deals should grab your attention - dollar empanadas, BOGO fajitas, and $5 20 oz. margaritas!!! If reducing the number of staff and making me place my own order means they can offer deals like that, I'm in! I can't imagine having anything bad to say about this place. We've brought nearly every one of our friends and family members in for the experience. We'll be back...again and again. 🙂read more
    Victor Manuel
    Victor Manuel
    21:42 06 Jul 19
    We were there for pride week! We came in and it was packed. We had a few Margaritas & some Fajitas! They were amazing! Awesome and funny service. We had a good time and will definitely come back and visit this place again! This time we will be going down to the patio!read more
    Victor Manuel
    Victor Manuel
    21:42 06 Jul 19
    We were there for pride week! We came in and it was packed. We had a few Margaritas & some Fajitas! They were amazing! Awesome and funny service. We had a good time and will definitely come back and visit this place again! This time we will be going down to the patio!read more
    Smith Culberson
    Smith Culberson
    00:04 04 Jul 19
    The patio is gorgeous! The empanadas are delicious and the margaritas are refreshing and boozy! What more could you want?!
    Vicki Ruffetti
    Vicki Ruffetti
    02:38 24 Jun 19
    Loved the patio! and the order yourself kiosk and pay first (only felt it weird deciding what to tip before I have even gotten my food- just did standard 20%) Thought it was pricey for the small portions. Ordered steak fajitas- although meat was a little fatty, Presentation of the dish was beatiful and sizzling hot- fresh off grillread more
    Michael Silver
    Michael Silver
    04:17 14 May 19
    Great fajitas! Decent price for beers. The service staff was amazing. Overall prices were a bit much for what we got though.
    Dillon McGuire
    Dillon McGuire
    02:31 21 Apr 19
    Great food! Octavia was amazing, will definitely be back
    Kari Mills
    Kari Mills
    23:27 20 Apr 19
    The service was great. Was Octavia and Melissa were super helpful and went above and beyond to make our experience top notch. Will definitely come back!
    John Hammergren
    John Hammergren
    23:26 20 Apr 19
    Octavia and Melissa made it a fantastic experience! Giant cocktails, great food and love the hot pepper room!
    Rachel Nimmons
    Rachel Nimmons
    23:25 20 Apr 19
    Great spot. Reasonably priced. Big drinks. Great service from Octavia and Melissa! 🙏🏽
    Victoria Sobolev
    Victoria Sobolev
    23:29 15 Apr 19
    Extremely kind staff and great service.
    Jonathan Garcia
    Jonathan Garcia
    18:16 05 Mar 19
    I went in on opening day a while back and the food was good. I wouldn't say it was authentic but the attempt was definitely there! They had some amazing drink options, from very sweet to jalapeño spicy! A vibrant environment with friendly staff and nice decor. Definitely a good spot to hit up before going out for the night 💃🏾read more
    Catherine Hall
    Catherine Hall
    01:58 28 Feb 19
    Very yummy and clean. Friendly staff. Super place
    Gerald Palmer
    Gerald Palmer
    20:20 30 Dec 18
    The food was delicious. We each had an empanada ... for our entree we each ordered different fajitas .. presentation and flavors were amazing .. only downside .. 2 empanadas, 2 orders of fajitas and 2 diet sodas was over $70.00 .. a little pricey for fajitas ...read more
    Gus Dicrosta
    Gus Dicrosta
    03:52 29 Dec 18
    Wow the empanadas AMAZING!!!!!!
    Dylan C
    Dylan C
    23:47 22 Dec 18
    Great empanadas and drinks. Definitely a great fast casual experience with a large option of empanadas. Great value for the drinks.
    Jon Mindrum
    Jon Mindrum
    17:28 19 Dec 18
    Went here expecting typical fast-casual fare, but was surprised by how delicious the food was, especially the empanadas! The buffalo chicken was excellent, and, if you're in the mood to "treat yoself," the sweet dessert empanadas are to die for! Give this place a try!read more
    A Google User
    A Google User
    02:21 16 Dec 18
    Tried the empanadas. The Lucky Charms was awesome!