Tuco & Blondie

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Tuco & Blondie is a neighborhood Mexican restaurant and bar located in Chicago, Illinois, offering tacos, margaritas, and other Tex-Mex–style dishes.

About Tuco & Blondie

Tuco & Blondie is a casual Mexican restaurant and bar in the Southport Corridor of Chicago, Illinois. It serves a menu of tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, and other Tex-Mex and Mexican-inspired dishes, along with cocktails, margaritas, beer, and non-alcoholic drinks. The venue is family-friendly, with indoor and seasonal outdoor seating, and often caters to both dine-in guests and takeout orders.

A charge from Tuco & Blondie will typically appear on your statement after dining at the restaurant, ordering takeout, or purchasing drinks at the bar. The final amount may include tax, a tip you added to the check, and any adjustments made after the initial card authorization (for example, when the tip is added to the original pre-tip amount). If you ordered through a server, at the bar, or paid for a group tab, the total may be higher than the base menu prices due to shared items, modifiers, or gratuity.

If you have questions about a Tuco & Blondie charge, first compare the transaction date and amount with your dining visit and any saved receipts or email confirmations from an online order platform, if you used one. For concerns about incorrect amounts, duplicate charges, or tip issues, contact the restaurant directly by phone during business hours and provide the date, approximate time, and last four digits of your card so they can look up the transaction. If you cannot resolve the issue with the restaurant, you can then contact your card issuer to inquire about disputing the charge.

Bank Statement Variations

2 known variations

These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to Tuco & Blondie.

  1. TST*TUCO & BLONDIE Chicago IL
  2. TUCO & BLONDIE CHICAGO IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Tuco & Blondie charge higher than the amount I remember from the bill?

Restaurant card transactions are first authorized for the pre-tip amount, then adjusted to include any tip you added. The final posted charge from Tuco & Blondie will include food, drinks, tax, and gratuity, which may make it higher than the subtotal you recall from the check.

Can Tuco & Blondie place a temporary hold on my card?

Yes. When you open a tab at the bar or start a check, Tuco & Blondie may run an initial authorization on your card. This is a temporary hold and the final amount will be updated when you close out; any unused portion of the hold should drop off in a few business days, depending on your bank.

How can I get an itemized receipt for my Tuco & Blondie transaction?

You can call the restaurant directly and ask for an itemized receipt for the date and approximate time of your visit. Have the last four digits of your card and the exact charge amount ready so staff can locate the correct check and, if possible, email or print a copy for you.

What should I do if I see a duplicate charge from Tuco & Blondie?

First verify that the two amounts aren’t a pending authorization and a final posted charge. If both appear as posted transactions or remain after a few business days, contact Tuco & Blondie with your visit details so they can review their point-of-sale records and issue a refund if a duplicate charge occurred.

Can I dispute a tip amount charged by Tuco & Blondie?

If the tip amount on your statement doesn’t match what you wrote, contact Tuco & Blondie as soon as possible with your original signed receipt or a clear recollection of the tip you intended. They can review the check, correct any input error, and process an adjustment or refund when appropriate.

How are online or phone takeout orders from Tuco & Blondie billed?

Online or phone takeout orders are typically charged to your card at the time the order is confirmed or prepared. The descriptor on your statement will still show as Tuco & Blondie, and the total will include any add-ons, tax, and optional tip you selected when placing the order.

What if I don’t recognize a Tuco & Blondie charge on my card?

Check whether you or a family member dined at or ordered from Tuco & Blondie around that date, and remember that the charge may post a day or two after the visit. If no one recognizes the transaction, contact the restaurant to verify the charge details, then reach out to your bank to report potential fraud if it still appears unauthorized.

Does Tuco & Blondie add automatic gratuity to large parties?

Tuco & Blondie may add automatic gratuity for large groups or special events, which will be reflected in the final card charge. If you hosted or attended a large-group meal and your charge seems higher than expected, review the receipt or contact the restaurant to confirm whether an automatic service charge was applied.

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