Neighborhood Mexican spot with a great patio, strong margaritas, and reliable tacos; expect casual service, good value on basics, and occasional consistency hiccups.
El Cid delivers dependable Mexican comfort food with strong execution on tacos and quesadillas and a genuinely appealing back patio that anchors its neighborhood appeal. Warm, attentive service and owner presence build loyalty, but occasional quality variation on certain dishes and slower patio service during busy times prevent a higher grade. It's a solid Logan Square standby worth visiting for casual dining and margaritas.
One caveat: Margaritas can taste overly sweet and cost more than expected per some guests