# Valedor

> Valedor is a restaurant in Chicago, IL.

## Key Pages

- [Valedor Wicker Park](https://valedorchi.com/): Valedor is Chicago’s cocktail bar for tequila, mezcal & creative drinks. Join us for late‑night vibes, DJs & events.
- [Beverages / Tapas](https://valedorchi.com/drinks/): Explore Valedor’s cocktail list—tequila & mezcal standouts, margaritas, seasonal signatures and agave flights in Wicker Park.
- [Cantina Hour](https://valedorchi.com/happy-hour/): The best hour(s) in Chicago: Valedor’s happy hour features agave‑forward cocktails & rotating specials.
- [Gallery](https://valedorchi.com/gallery/): Picture night at Valedor—gallery of drinks, space, and party moments.
- [Happenings](https://valedorchi.com/happenings/): Stay in the loop: Valedor’s upcoming DJs, cocktail drops and late‑night happenings.
- [Private Events](https://valedorchi.com/private-events/): Book Valedor for private events—bar buyouts, cocktail receptions, brand activations & celebrations in Wicker Park.
- [About](https://valedorchi.com/about/): Our story: Valedor blends Mexican‑inspired flavors with Chicago energy—signature cocktails, DJs and community.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is Valedor?
Valedor is a 21+ cocktail bar in Chicago's Wicker Park where Mexico City meets Japan - a concept rooted in the Japanese immigrants who shaped Mexico City's 'little Tokyo,' serving avant-garde cocktails that reinterpret classics with Mexican-Japanese influence. The name 'valedor' means a person who protects or sponsors another.

### What are Valedor's hours?
Valedor is open Sunday and Tuesday-Thursday from 5pm to 11pm, and Friday-Saturday from 5pm to 1am. It is closed Mondays.

### What does Valedor serve?
Valedor serves a creative cocktail program - signature drinks like the Toki Old Fashioned, Midnight Espresso, Tamarind Sour and We Love Lychee - alongside tapas, blending Mexican and Japanese flavors.

### Does Valedor have a happy hour?
Yes. Valedor's Cantina Hour runs daily from 5pm to 7pm (closed Mondays), inspired by old-school cantinas, with discounted cocktails and complimentary rotating tapas when you order cocktails.

### Can I host a private event at Valedor?
Yes. Valedor offers semi-private and private event spaces - the Perch (up to 15, standing), the Nook (up to 10), and The Whole Enchilada (the full space, up to 75). For inquiries, contact events@valedorchi.com.

### Where is Valedor located?
Valedor is located at 1620 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago. Call (872) 315-3062 or email info@valedorchi.com.

## Contact

- Phone: +1-872-315-3062
- Email: info@valedorchi.com
- Address: 1620 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, 60647
- Website: https://valedorchi.com/