10 Postcards
Federales is a lively taco haven in a warehouse with a huge patio and a retractable roof, perfect for day-drinking margaritas and partying into the night.
"Federales opened in 2016 and is the West Loop’s original unhinged boozy taco shitshow. It’s one that involves throwing shot glasses made of ice at a bell, a retractable roof, and a giant patio with bouncers checking IDs and managing the crowd. Make no mistake, this is a margarita spot that serves food, and that food isn’t very good. But if you’re here to eat, you’ve missed the point." - adrian kane
"This popular Mexican spot has a front patio that’s open for outdoor dining. And if that’s full, they also have a takeout window where you can get food and cocktails to-go." - adrian kane
"The loud, busy patio at Federales might not be for everyone. But the spaced-out tables, temperature checks, and social distancing policy are. So, if you’re in the West Loop and want to watch sports with a pitcher of margaritas and some tacos, it’s a good option." - adrian kane
"If you’ve ever been stuck deciding between eating tacos or going to the club with your friends, Federales is for you. This is the kind of place where you can drink too many margaritas from pitchers and have one (or six) ill-advised tequila shots, but it’ll seem like a smart idea because you can throw shot glasses made of ice at a bell. (It’s a thing here, just go with it.)" - adrian kane
"Tequila ice shots are the signature drink at Federales, an open-air space. When revelers finish their shots, they can chuck their spent glasses at a bell to try to ring it. For drinkers looking for something a little bit less intense, the bar also offers a wide selection of margaritas made with tequila at every age and price point, plus a long list of mezcals ranked by smokiness." - Samantha Nelson
