Welcome to Kie Gol Lanee, your gateway to the culinary wonders of Oaxaca!

“Kie Gol Lanee” is the phonetic spelling of “Quiegoloani” and the name of the small village in Oaxaca, Mexico where we are from: Santa Maria Quiegolani, which means “piedra antigual” in our zapotec language.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant colors and artistry of Oaxaca within our restaurant's decor. We take pride in offering a dining experience that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also connects you with our rich culture and traditions of Oaxaca, while offering a few vegan and gluten-free options for everyone to enjoy!

We are thrilled to share some of the accolades and achievements that have made our Oaxacan restaurant a true gem!

Gift Cards

Unwrap the Flavors of Oaxaca in Chicago with Our Gift Cards!

Looking for the perfect gift idea? Treat your loved ones to dinner or brunch at Kie Gol Lanee and let us transport them to the state of Oaxaca with a culinary experience they won’t forget!

Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, holiday celebration, or just to show your appreciation, our gift cards make for an ideal present that will never disappoint.

Let us do the cooking for you!

Whether you are planning a small gathering or a large event we can provide the catering for you! Visit our catering page below for menu and ordering.

After cooking for several years traditional Oaxacan food, the team behind Kie-Gol-Lanee decided to move from their hometown Santa Maria Quiegolani (Kie-Gol-Lanee), Oaxaca to Chicago in 2004. Their culinary experience was enriched when they started cooking contemporary Italian cuisine at an Andersonville restaurant. They learned the inside out of the kitchen and serving for over 100 guests daily. It was a few years later when they decided to open a restaurant that could offer ingredients and flavors from their native state of Oaxaca in September 2016. Since 2020, they have been listed as the MICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand Winners for the their excellence in food and service at moderate prices.

At Kie-Gol-Lanee, you will find original flavors from the highlands of Oaxaca and the pacific coast including tlayudas, ceviches, tamales oaxaqueños, chapulines (grasshoppers), cornish hen, just to name a few. Our selection of aguas frescas include the famous horchata and tamarindo, as well as a unique squash cooler called chilacayota that you do not want to miss!