Osito's Tap

Osito's Tap Established in 2019, Osito’s Tap is a “speakeasy” style bar focused on the art of craft spirts, craft beer & craft cocktails. All tables are at the 6 ft.
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Our community oriented bar brings a modern Latin flair to a classic, early 1900's Chicago vibe We’ve added new safety measures to our Bar in accordance to Chicago Laws. We thank you in advance for following the below guidelines and helping to keep other guests and staff safe. We will be checking temperatures for all guests who visit our restaurants. In the case that a guest reads over 100°, we will not permit entry into the restaurant. When guests are standing or moving around our patio and bar area, face masks are required to be worn. When seated at your table, eating or drinking, a face mask is not required. We request that when interacting with our staff that you please wear your face mask. Our team will be wearing face masks at all times. social distancing requirements. We can only allow up to 6 guests at a table. This includes children. We are enforcing a 2 hr max limit per table, which is in order with the city of Chicago guidelines and laws. Please be sure to wash your hands after using our facilities and take advantage of the hand sanitizer stations located around our bar and patio.

Kick off party starts Sept 23rd but we will be serving up b**rs & Brats until Oct 11th! Join us for live Tamborazo (Polk...
09/21/2026

Kick off party starts Sept 23rd but we will be serving up b**rs & Brats until Oct 11th!
Join us for live Tamborazo (Polka Band)📯 from 7-9pm and a Stein holding competition at 8pm!
Details:
$9 Keep the .5L stein and fill (while supplies last)
$6 refills
1L BIG ASS STEINS AVAILABLE
Food:
Brats 🌭:
COMPLETO / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with house made sauerkraut, Palta (avocado spread), tomatoes marinated with lemon and olive oil, house made hot pepper relish, kewpie mayo and Cholula hot sauce, all inside a pretzel bun.
JADOC / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with, shredded aged cheddar, potato sticks, llajua habanero and locoto spicy sauce made with quirquina (papalo) herb. ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise all inside a pretzel bun.
Giant Pretzels 🥨:
Soft warm authentic Bavarian Pretzel from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, served with our house made Oktoberfest b**r cheese, and house made honey mustard.
1.5LB. BAVARIAN PRETZEL / $30
(EXTRA) OKTOBERFEST B**R CHEESE / $3
(EXTRA) HONEY MUSTARD / $2
We strongly encourage you to make reservations in advance at www.ositostap.com/reservations-safety to secure a table.
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🍻Come on out for our 7th annual Latin Inspired Oktoberfest! 🍻Kick off party starts Sept 23rd but we will be serving up b...
09/15/2026

🍻Come on out for our 7th annual Latin Inspired Oktoberfest! 🍻

Kick off party starts Sept 23rd but we will be serving up b**rs & Brats until Oct 11th!

Join us for live Tamborazo (Polka Band)📯 from 7-9pm and a Stein holding competition at 8pm!

Details:
$9 Keep the .5L stein and fill (while supplies last)
$6 refills
1L BIG ASS STEINS AVAILABLE

Food:
Brats 🌭:
COMPLETO / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with house made sauerkraut, Palta (avocado spread), tomatoes marinated with lemon and olive oil, house made hot pepper relish, kewpie mayo and Cholula hot sauce, all inside a pretzel bun.

JADOC / $17
Grilled Brat, slowly brazed with buttered caramelized onions in Oktoberfest b**r, served with, shredded aged cheddar, potato sticks, llajua habanero and locoto spicy sauce made with quirquina (papalo) herb. ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise all inside a pretzel bun.

Giant Pretzels 🥨:
Soft warm authentic Bavarian Pretzel from Milwaukee Pretzel Company, served with our house made Oktoberfest b**r cheese, and house made honey mustard.
1.5LB. BAVARIAN PRETZEL / $30
(EXTRA) OKTOBERFEST B**R CHEESE / $3
(EXTRA) HONEY MUSTARD / $2

We strongly encourage you to make reservations in advance at www.ositostap.com/reservations-safety to secure a table.

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Hello Familia! Join us next week Wednesday September 16th for a night of drinks, food, and live music as we celebrate Me...
09/10/2026

Hello Familia! Join us next week Wednesday September 16th for a night of drinks, food, and live music as we celebrate Mexican Independence Day @ Osito's. Live music by .avila from 7pm-10pm.
The party isn't til next week but we're kicking off the celebration early with food and beverage specials now live until 9/16.
Save the date and tell your friends - ¡Ahí nos vemos!

🍝WEEKEND SPECIAL: Albóndiga Caseras con Fideo Seco Homemade beef and pork meat ball, served with a Mexican tomato based ...
08/29/2026

🍝WEEKEND SPECIAL: Albóndiga Caseras con Fideo Seco

Homemade beef and pork meat ball, served with a Mexican tomato based pasta cooked in epazote butter, served with Oaxaca crema, queso fresca, a grilled Serrano, salsa tatemada, and a warmed homemade flour tortillas on the side

We’re bringing the sounds of Havana to Little Village 🌴🎶Join us for Havana Nights featuring Rene Avilas performing Afro-...
08/19/2026

We’re bringing the sounds of Havana to Little Village 🌴🎶

Join us for Havana Nights featuring Rene Avilas performing Afro-Cuban Jazz — smooth rhythms, strong rum, and the perfect midweek escape.

🗓 Wednesday, Aug 19th
⏰ 7–10PM
📍 Osito’s Tap

Featuring Bacardí Reserva Ocho cocktails.
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month — come feel the rhythm.

.avila

08/13/2026

Tejate is a pre-Hispanic, naturally fermented indigenous drink, originally made for Aztec/Zapotec royalty for religious ceremonies. Here at Ositos we make our own. Order a TETEOH-ATL (TEH-teh-oh-ah-TL) today! TETEOH-ATL means “water of the gods” in Nahuatl.

In this clip, Mike gives us a glimpse of the process that is making tejate. Enjoy & see you later @ Ositos!

🍶✨ SINALOAN SAKE HAPPY HOUR & MASTER CLASS ✨🍶Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ositos-tap-28810949725Join us at ...
08/12/2026

🍶✨ SINALOAN SAKE HAPPY HOUR & MASTER CLASS ✨🍶

Ticket link: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ositos-tap-28810949725

Join us at Osito’s Tap on **Thursday, August 27th** for an evening celebrating NAMI Sake — handcrafted in Culiacán, Sinaloa. 🇲🇽🇯🇵

🍸 HAPPY HOUR | 5–6PM
Open to the public
$12 NAMI-inspired cocktails

🍶 NAMI SAKE MASTER CLASS | 6–7:30PM
$50 per person

Your ticket includes 3 NAMI sake pairings + a 3-course Sonoran-Japanese fusion menu:

💙 NAMI Junmai — Blue Label
Paired with **Seared Yellowfin Tuna Nigiri** — seared yellowfin tuna over vinegared fluffy fried yucca, yuzu mojo, jalapeño & pickled ginger.

🩷 NAMI Nigori — Pink Label
Paired with Green Chorizo Gyozas — Japanese pan-seared dumplings filled with house-made green chorizo, served with salsa negra.

🖤 NAMI Junmai Daiginjo — Black Label
Paired with Ishiyaki Squash Blossom Sinaloan Tacos — Japanese stone-cooked wagyu beef cheek with tempura squash blossoms, requesón & flour tortilla.

From bright and fruity to rich, floral and delicate, we'll taste through three unique expressions of NAMI Sake while exploring how each one complements the food.

🥢 Limited seats available — reservations strongly recommended!

📍 Osito’s Tap
2553 s Ridgeway ave • Chicago, IL

🎟️ Tickets available through Eventbrite. Check our Bio or FB Event for tickets!

Nami Sake Brewery

08/06/2026

a preview of Mike in Oaxaca - stay tuned for part 2 as we discover the tradition, culture, and incredible flavor of Tejate. 🌾🥣✨

Familia, the weekend is here! Skip the cooking and let us take care of the good stuff - come hungry 😎Now Serving:Mexican...
07/24/2026

Familia, the weekend is here! Skip the cooking and let us take care of the good stuff - come hungry 😎

Now Serving:

Mexican Beef Sando
Slow-cooked beef cheek barbacoa stuffed in a French roll with grilled onions, giardiniera, tapenade, escabeche, melted provolone, and a side of au jus to dunk in.

White Fish Ceviche
Smoked white fish ceviche served on our house-made enchilada tostadas with a side of epazote buttered toast points.

Pastel de Queso Con Platano
Burnt Basque plantain cheesecake served with a drizzle of dulce de leche, caramelized plantain, alfajores cookie crumble, and house-made key lime whipped cream.

See you later!

Chicago... it's that time again! 🍻🌃The Bitter Hour: Industry Sundays is back at Osito's Tap 😎We're teaming up with Ferne...
07/21/2026

Chicago... it's that time again! 🍻🌃

The Bitter Hour: Industry Sundays is back at Osito's Tap 😎

We're teaming up with Fernet-Branca & Jeppson's Malört for a night dedicated to the people who keep Chicago's bars and restaurants running.

🍹 Industry drink specials
🥃 Fernet & Malört features
🍕Food pop up:
🎧 DJ set by Pappa G
🗓️ Sunday, July 26
⏰ 6PM–10PM

Whether you're getting off your shift or just want to party with the industry crowd, come close out the weekend with us.

📍Osito's Tap
2553 S. Ridgeway Ave.
Chicago, IL 60623

Every last Sunday of the month | June–October

Tag your crew, your favorite bartender, or your service industry family and we'll see you Sunday. 🍻🐻


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2553 S Ridgeway Avenue
Chicago, IL
60623

Opening Hours

Wednesday 4pm - 1am
Thursday 4pm - 1am
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 2pm - 1am
Sunday 2pm - 12am

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