Our friends brought us here, great fine. Everything taste very good. The food is very fresh and authentic. My Husband has the pot roast and I had the torts Milanese. The sandwiches huge, you could share it. I found the weight staff to be very helpful and accommodating. We were at a concert the next night and a couple from out of town asked for dinner suggestions. This was the first place I suggested. We will definitely be back. read more

What a great place. Traditional Mexican cuisine with a home cooked feel. That tacos are amazing as is the elote. There is no pretense, just a welcoming environment where one can get wonderful Mexican food. read more

First time going to this place. A friend recommended it. We sat out on the patio. It was hoooot and low on shade. The service was fantastic, never went without water or drinks. Patio was a little tight. The food was so delicious. It came out fast. Portions were ok, but could be more for the price. I was disappointed that you had to pay extra for chips and salsa. This was the first time I had encountered this at a Mexican restaurant. I would still recommend this place. read more

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Fast and friendly service, a fun atmosphere, and great food. I over-ordered (see below) because I just had to have a taste of everything. My margarita was superb: not overly sweet and with just enough kick. The goat taco was deeply flavored, with a perfect texture, and the carne asada was perfectly seasoned and cooked. I also loved the rice and beans and the guacamole and chips to start. A great place with a lot of flavor. read more

5 Rabanitos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wowowow I will be dreaming about these cheesy shrimp empanadas for the rest of my life. The chef deserves all the flowers!!! I called ahead because their website said they had no reservations but they told me to come on in and we were able to snag a spot on the patio. When we ordered tequila shots they bring the whole bottle over to your table and pour it in front of you which was fun! read more

5 Rabanitos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food and service! Authentic Mexican food not too far from downtown Chicago. Try the braised beef ribs and guacamole! read more

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They made me a burrito. A handheld burrito on top of that. It's not on their menu. They didn't have to do it but they did. It made my day. My vacation really. A handheld carnitas burrito that was perfectly seasoned and perfectly tender. That type of service is no longer common these days and to find it in a hole in the wall mom & pop restaurant is even more uncommon. I'm obviously a guest for life. You should definitely check them out. They'll make it worth your while. Trust me... read more

Sad to say this is the worst Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. In fact, I've never been to a bad Mexican restaurant, if that says anything. Food was barely warm when it arrived, not good, price and portion size was awful when compared to competition, reservation was not respected, and the seating was cramped. read more

Went there for lunch on a beautiful afternoon and we chose to be seated outside. Although the space is tight but it is manageable. Was spoilt for choices browsing the menu and decided to try the ahogada as the description of it sounds interesting. The dish did not disappoint as the torta was a huge serving. The broth soaking the crispy torta bread was light and flavourful with a tinge of sour aftertaste from the lime. The carnitas was excellent too. I ordered the spicy broth and it is definitely not searing spicy but it has some kick to it. Will be back for more read more

Not the worst but.... I'm not impressed. No one there's with me was impressed. First, the seating. I hate feeling like I'm practically eating on someone elses table. Even walking through the place is like walking on the tables. Then the food, gives the feels of accommodating to the wrong crowd instead of staying true to authenticity in the execution of the food. It just falls flat and bland. There's better Mexican food all over that neighborhood and it's not here. I know some people who swear by this place but they're not why I came, their track record with food is unreliable. I should've taken that into account. The rating is what I went by and..... I should've looked at who was writing the reviews. Big tell on who they cater to. Oops, my bad! (in my defense, sometimes I leave it to fate despite the rating and I may neglect to read reviews) - Ethnic restaurants need to learn that when you accommodate to those unfamiliar with your cuisine (adjusting recipes to their palate), you compromise the authenticity of the food by misleading those people into thinking that's what they should expect. They came to eat Mexican food, give them that. Anyway, who am I? Nobody. Make your money how you want. read more

If you're looking for great food and friendly service, 5 Rabanitos is it! I brought my 8th grade class in for lunch and they prepared a taco bar for us. They are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and we're very attentive to us during our visit. We all left happy and full! I've been there before and I'll definitely go again! read more

My cousin and I were really looking forwad to this restaurant and were sadly underwhelmed. We had the Street Elotitos - they tasted like corn from a can - regretted not buying it from the vendors outside. For our entree we each had the Carne Asada, they were very nice in subsituting the beans but the meat had A LOT of fat on it. We had to go through all the meat to cut it off. The tortillas were good as was the Jamaica water we had. The service was ok, it was a busy Sunday afternoon, but had to flag different waitors to ask for things. The ambiance was lively and they had good music. read more

We have been on the lookout for a new local place for delicious tacos. We have found our spot in 5 Rabanitos! First and foremost, thanks to 5 Rabanitos for being safe and following all necessary COVID-19 precautions to keep employees and customers safe. That's the number one thing during this time! Secondly, thanks for making incredible food! We started with the chips and salsas. Both salsas were divine. The 3-Chili salsa was delightfully Smokey while the salsa verde was rich and flavorful. We loved the chunks of cilantro and onions in the salsa verde, so that was our favorite! My spouse got the Cuban sandwich. He loved the crunch of the bun and the variety of flavors synthesizing into a delectable sandwich! He also got the chicken tinga taco and thought it was hearty and flavorful. I tried three tacos: Al Pastor, Chorizo, and Beef Barbacoa. I listed them in order from top favorite to third favorite. I still say favorite because all three were divine. The Barbacoa was rich in flavor. The chorizo was bursting in flavor, but was delightfully fresh and free from the drippy grease of many other chorizo tacos. And the Al Pastor was DIVINE. The sweet and savory mix melted in my mouth and I could've eaten a platter of them! Prices are great, order/pickup was easy, and staff were helpful. We look forward to returning again in the future! Thanks for a great dining experience, 5 Rabanitos! read more

5 Rabanitos - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Insanely delicious food!! I had some sort of beef short rib or similar, and it was AMAZING. Also, definitely get the plantains! Make a reservation- space is small. read more

5 Rabanitos - Short Shortrib Barbacoa - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ate cochinita pibil plate. I think the Puerco was a bit drier than I like . But perhaps that's because the dish is served with tortillas to roll up taco-style. The pickled onions were delightful...The puerco , (pork) was tasty nonetheless...served with black beans. My friend had The Pollo Milanesa torta , ( chicken). That was rather tasty also. Service was attentive, & the place looks quite clean.... read more

Food was really amazingly good. Service was great too. We will return. Drinks was made well! read more

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Great food and service. Arrive a bit earlier in the evening, and thought it would be a ghost town. 30 minutes later, the place was packed and hopping, exuding the celebration that the food sets the base for, and demonstration in real time the diversity of Chicago. A must stop. read more

We started with the house guacamole! It didn't disappoint! It was creamy and fresh, with the perfect amount of cilantro, jalapeño, and onions. I am a snob for guacamole, and this guacamole had me pleased as I can tell it was made with passion. My main course was the torta ahogada, and I f'ing loved it! My family is from Guadalajara and the torta ahogada is one of our traditional dishes! This was the best torta ahogada that I have had in the U.S. The bread was fresh and had a great crispiness to it; the bread was perfect to be drowned in sauce. The sauce was savory and rich; exactly how it should be! The meat was tender, and the pickled onion was great compliment. Muy sabroso! My wife ordered the enchiladas en mole, and we were both surprised at how flavorful the mole was! If you want to understand why Mexicans love mole, then you need to try this dish! They represent! The chicken in the enchilada was equally delicious. I was pleased with the chicken also being delicious, because all to often restaurants try to mask their inferior protein with mole/sauce. The rice was moist, flavorful, and cooked with the same amount of passion the rest of the food was. My wife and I also appreciated the variety of lettuce that was included with the enchiladas. Lastly, I have to compliment the service and ambience. The service was impeccable, and the Ambience was meaningful to me. The US team was playing England in fútbol, and I was pleasantly surprised by the interest of the fellow customers. It felt as though I was outside of the state. Props to the owners, cooks, and staff at 5 Rabinitos as their establishment is truly a hidden gem in our magnificent city! read more

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We've gone to 5 Rabanitos 3-4 times for brunch. We're usually able to get a table right away. The service is friendly and efficient. Our favorite dishes are the chilaquiles, enchiladas, and pork belly with eggs. Their homemade hot sauces are great too! read more

Really fantastic and authentic! Mexican Food and highly recommended, especially if you grew up with real Mexican food.

Great food. Great drinks. Great service. Great ambiance. My party of 15 got lucky and were able to be seated right away. read more

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I ordered a steak taco dinner and it was amazing. I asked to hold the radish but i'm thinking i'll try it next time. Service was fast and friendly even with a huge party being serviced. We rushed because of work but we can't wait to get back! read more

Run, don't walk to this restaurant! Phenomenal food with beautiful presentation. The plantains were a highlight for me, a delightful balance of sweet and savory. They had a vegetarian‐friendly menu which our group appreciated. The 3 taco meal is perfect if you want to try a variety of tacos. I do recommend grabbing a reservation, especially if you have a large group. We easily found street parking nearby on a Sunday afternoon. If I lived closer, I'd definitely bmvisit here on the regular. read more

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Great spot for vegetarian mexican food. Love how they have a separate vegetarian menu. The green vegetable enchiladas are my favorite. Their margs always hit the spot, definitely one of my regular spots. read more

We came here for brunch, but they unfortunately didn't really offer a brunch menu, only their main menu, which was a little disappointing. They offered other great entrees that I knew I would want, just not on early on a Sunday morning. What they did have was amazing service. They were very welcoming and had a lovely outdoor patio. Their customer service alone will make me want to come back. The wife and I both decided to order their Carne en Su Jugo. Since it's one of favorite dishes, we definitely weren't going to share it. Traditionally, this dish is served in a large deep soup bowl and served with smaller chopped meat and beans with onions, cilantro, radishes on the side. Here however, they add it all in a flat plate bit bowl, and the meat is cut a bit more larger and thick. It is also served with a side of tortillas. Although this dish was delicious and a bit more upscale, I probably wouldn't order it again and stick to a more traditional version. It was also definitely a lot more expensive then your traditional version. I will definitely be returning, hopefully for brunch with an actual brunch menu. And even for dinner to try some of their other dishes. read more

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I don't usually leave reviews but the service was amazing and the food was very high quality at great prices. Highly recommend it, the ambiance is fun and lively. read more

5 Rabanitos - Enchiladas with Mole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Immediate seating. Warm, attentive service. Entrees came out quickly, looked and tasted amazing. The al pastor and tinga tacos were absolutely delicious! Excellent homemade salsas for the table. If I lived in CHI, this would be my go to taqueria. read more

If you live in Phoenix for a decade, it's really hard to find Mexican restaurant with good food and ambiance. We were seated by the wall near the window. Table was sticky, the art frame above me was dusty so I was hoping kitchen was clean. Luckily, I had wipes. We ordered chips, salsas and guac. Chips were thicker than we like. Gauc was okay. Salsas were in mini pitchers and running. For the main, we had grilled chicken and fish of the day, which was a grouper. Both had good flavor. Rating is 3.5 because our area didn't look or feel clean, and they forgot my limonada drink. read more

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Blink and you'll miss it on the on the corner of 18th & Wood. This is a great little place that I found on... hmm. Maybe Check, Please? Parking in Pilsen is always a Pain, so expect that. But the food is great and makes it worth it. From the chips to the sopes to dessert, everything was great and the service was very good. I might try a main course next time--the chicken looked delicious. It's about a block from the National Museum of Mexican Art, so I'll stop here for dinner when I finally make my visit there. read more

Wow so I read my previous review after visiting again years later. It's still pretty spot on, but I'll update. This visit I went for an early lunch just as they were opening at 11, so the crowd was not an annoyance this time. It was very pleasant to sit outside in the shade on a nice July afternoon. The service was very swift and friendly, so they get another star this time around...though perhaps they seemed a little anxious to get us on our way, probably anticipating a heavier lunch rush coming. The food was still very over priced. I was reluctant to order, honestly. The prices were high pre-pandy, so expect even higher prices now. I had an al pastor sope and a pibil sope. The pibil (much like last time) is where it's at! I haven't seen this sort of thing many other places and it's really just deliciously flavorful. The al pastor is pretty good too. And I do loooove sopes. They do them right here! The salsitas (little salsas) as she called them came in cute tiny little metal pitchers. I like wee things so this made me smile. They're tasty but a little watery for my liking. Overall I wanted to give them a better rating, I debated on giving them the 4th star, but honestly they're just ok. I might return again for lunch on a nice day but I probably wouldn't come for dinner or care to dine inside. Not that there's anything wrong with inside, I just prefer outdoor dining. read more

Wow wow wow let me tell you I was so impressed by the food here! The Mole was amazing! The taste, the quality and quantity of the food was worth the wait. This was my first time here and I'm looking forward to many more meals here. read more

I always have a great experience when I come here. The service is friendly food is delicious and drinks are so good. Norma is the sweetest and she knows her drinks! We also brought our fur baby to eat outside with us and multiple staff members were so friendly and accommodating.They even brought us a doggy bowl with water. read more

5 Rabanitos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pretty busy place. Our group of 5 was lucky to get a table right away at 6pm on a Sunday bc all the other tables were filled except the one. It took a long time for the food to come out. I got the cochinita and the meat was cooked well, I think it couldve been more flavorful. It really is just a bowl of soupy tender meat and seasoned frijoles - still yummy. The portion is smaller bc usually i can save half for later but i ate the whole thing. They seem to use quality ingredients. My other friends weren't very impressed with their food. The rabanito they garnish everything with is a nice touch but I wouldnt say this is one of the Pilsen Mexican restaurants I'd go to more. read more

Let's start off by saying, this is the only place where my gf can enjoy a margarita because she thinks a lot of margaritas are too sweet. Not here. Not one complaint. The design of the guac bowl is genius. You can slide the chips under the guac bowl? Wtf. lol. We got the taco dinner cause we when I go to a New Mexican food place. I always check out the Al pastor because I'm always comparing it to the first time I've had it. Just like the first time you had ice cream as a child. It was very good by itself, you add that green sauce... omg, just take me now Jesus. She good. My gf liked her food but I was so lost in the food on my plate. I didn't really care what she thought. beers are cheap, food is good. Reminds me of your typical taco spot decor, but has a lot of radishes surprisingly. Wonder why? Haha. Service was great on a Friday afternoon. Shout out to the wait staff, the cooks, and that green sauce! read more

5 rabanitos is definitely one of the more popular mexican restaurants in pilsen, and i was not disappointed! some friends and i stopped by for dinner on sunday after pilsen fest and were seated outside without a wait (the inside was pretty crowded though). i got the vegetarian torta: the bread was toasted perfectly, but i will say that the inside contents and the sandwich as a whole was slightly dry. more sauce would have been excellent on the torta. i would definitely come back though to try other menu items! read more

5 Rabanitos - Vegetarian Torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was delicious - I can't pick a favorite because everything we tried was so different. But I recommend the fried plantains for an app, the Goat Adobo Barbacoa for an entree, and Milanesa (crispy chicken) torta! I also found the strawberry horchata pretty unique! I will be back for sure! read more

5 Rabanitos - Fried plantains - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Pilsen is home to this charming restaurant that feels equally down-home and hip. With its colorful decor indoors and outdoors, its soundtrack of cumbias, and its menu featuring comfort food from diverse Mexican regions including Yucatan and Guerrero, they are a great lunch spot. My hubby tried all three tacos(chorizo, chicken, and goat) while my daughter enjoyed the spicy shrimp posole. I selected the chicken tamale; the soft, flavorful masa and green sauce were highlights. We all shared the bread pudding. It's a short walk from the CTA stop, the National Mexican Museum of Art. and the 16th street murals. Service was friendly. read more

5 Rabanitos - Sharing the bread pudding - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Such a cute, colorful restaurant! I loved the murals outside and they have outdoor dining when the weather is nice. It was packed when we went for lunch. All of the dishes we got were full of flavor and they were plated creatively! read more

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What a fun place! Music just loud enough to make out above the conversation filling a crowded room. The host was v friendly and menu was pretty comprehensive. I wish I had more stomachs to try more things! For appetizers we got the fried plantains which were excellent. Loved the texture and sauce . My partner got the pot roast which was moist and tender and savory but not overpowering. I got the torta, which was delicious but the bread was to die for. So much crunch. The pibil pulled pork itself was delicious but the bread had me reeling. Don't sleep on the bread read more

5 Rabanitos - Pibil Torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Omg I wished I live closer to this place bc it is great food and great service which is always a plus! Def coming back to this place every time I come into town. My husband had the fideo con barbacoa WOW, we wanted to go back the following day to get a pot of it to take to our potluck but it was a holiday lol The mole enchiladas are a must try! Can't wait to come back and try something diff! read more