dude these people know how to make a taco! love the vibes and staff. keep it up kids, come atleast 1 month read more

I was in the area and had about 45 minutes to do something, decided to try this spot out. I'm beyond glad I did! It was a Tuesday, so they had a Taco Tuesday deal (3 for $15 TOTAL). Plus, (HUGE brownie points) they served a little bowl of chips & salsa, my favorite. Truly appreciated that. The other part I really liked is that I had a hard time choosing if I wanted Steak / Al Pastor / Chicken. So they offered me 1 of each, how nice! And they were not stingy with their meat portions, LOVE that. Thank you Chavas Tacos, I'll be back soon! If you've never been, I highly recommend. Personal Review: 8.2/10 read more

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MIRNA took our order she was super nice and helpful and smiled the whole time I was thinking of my order. She helped me figure it out on what I wanted bc what I wanted wasn't on menu so she recommended I get two tacos with la salsa on the side. The place is small so we came before tonight's concert bc we know how crowded it gets here on weekends. It's cleans place and they have a self order machine. read more

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Update: Giving them 3 stars instead of 1 only because their nachos are actually really really good. Original: This is what they call a quesadilla. They also told me there would be cheese and quacamole. Both at least seemed absent? They also charge for any amount of salsa which I thought was weird especially since there were no spices or anything on the "quesadilla". read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - This is a "quesadilla" to them... - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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If you want to end up sick, skip this place. Me and my friend ate here and we both got very sick after that.

This is a great spot to get late night food...late night vegan food for sure! The plant-based chicken burrito I had hit the spot!

- Steak taco was ok, but flavor was a bit mild - Al pastor taco was subpar as the flavor was very mild - Salsa was water..yikes - WARNING: Don't be fooled when ordering online. On the menu, it says "tacos" with a picture of two tacos, but you will only receive one taco. - $5 per mediocre taco definitely not worth it read more

Chavas tacos has unbeatable steak (flour tortilla) quesadillas. They lay the 2 tortillas next to each other and fold them over to make the quesadillas. I don't think any where else really makes them like this but OMG do they absolutely smack with a little lime on top and the dark salsa (de arbol?) so good. The employees here are always sweet and helpful and they have a small back patio that I just discovered after years of eating in the front area. (unless its new? )haha who knows? anyways come here for the best quesadillas. read more

Service was quick and easy but the food wasn't anything to write home about it. Ambiance was fine, again nothing to write home about it. Fair prices, steak was yummy. Queso is mid and soupy read more

Chavas has been there for me on many a wayward night in my past always serving as a good choice when options for true late-night sustenance near Humboldt Park/Ukrainian Village dwindle down to just a few. So it was good to see that after so much time of not stumbling in that the place still holds up. Now I can't speak for all of their offerings but what I do know is that you can get decent steak and pastor tacos, sopes, and burritos at Chavas. Their salsas are a little thin but they have a good taste so I don't mind. There are a couple of bars with high chairs for eating inside but the place gets crowded quickly so you're probably better off just getting your food to go and inhaling it in your car. There's usually plenty of parking out front on Grand Ave but they also have a big parking lot if needed. The staff are quick and professional and friendly enough. They have a good system in place for keeping things moving along. Just make sure you keep an ear open for your order number. read more

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Great food, service and ambiance as always, the salsas are deeeeeeeeelicious!!!!! .

Overpriced tacos with no meat a toddler serving of rice and beans. Getting over on the public for years eats all around the premise. I don't recommend anyone to waste a dollar here unless you been drinking all night ! read more

Great late night delivery spot. Ordered 3 types of tacos all with onion and cilantro: steak, beef and chicken. Chicken was meh, texture questionable, needed seasoning...but solid portions. Also ordered a large side of beans (shockingly large) and rice. Both good, beans a little runny but solidified in the fridge for 3 more servings. Would order again if looking for some late late night tacos! Ordered via Uber Eats so haven't been to the actual storefront. read more

This is a great little Mexican spot serving up hot fresh food quickly. Their prices are very fair and portions are good. I'm a big fan of their Al pastor tacos. Fajitas are always good option also. read more

pague 8 dolares no esta mal el precio pero el pollo seme ase una cochinada espero y el dueño lo mire y le yame la atencion al cosinero mal cervicio para empesar read more

This visit was on 7/13/2020. It was late and we were looking for a fast bite to eat.  The first restaurant that we went to was closed and the second restaurant that we went to was also closed. Then we remembered that el original used to be open 24 hours so we decided to give them a try. Yes! They were open! We ordered carne asada and chile relleno dinner plates.  Both come with rice,  beans, salad and tortillas. The chile relleno dinner is not on the menu,  but,  they will make it for you if you ask. We were finally able to satisfy our hunger. They opened a patio in the back but at the time of our visit, they did not have a bathroom available so that really was no point in dining n. We got our meals for takeout read more

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My favorite to-go Mexican place. The portions are large, food is tasty, and consistent. I have been coming here for 10+ years and have never had a issue. The staff is polite and the food is FAST. It's really busy and good for a quick super casual lunch and even better for take out. read more

I just recently discovered this late night taco gem, and let me tell you, ITS GOLD, JERRY. Gold. Not going to ultimately change your life, but it's open late and it's everything you want it to be when you need it to be. I had carne tacos and el pastor and they were all kind of excellent. And there was security in the restaurant so you feel safe going at night and waiting for your order. Score big on late night tasty treats with Chavas Tacos El Original! read more

Amazing food- both for vegans and meat eaters. The service is quick and it is open 24 hours!

My office had an old flyer and menu from when we ordered from them several years ago, and when we decided we wanted a Mexican buffet this past week for our team of 35 people, we decided to try them again. I ordered the fajitas package which came with chicken and steak fajitas which were cooked with sautéed vegetables, Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, tortillas, salsa and chips. They delivered right on time, at a very reasonable cost, and everything was excellent!! Really good guacamole and some of the best salsa I've ever had. It is just a bit spicy, but very flavorful and went well over the fajitas as well as with their chips. Everyone was pleased with the meal and we would definitely order from them again! read more

I got the chorizo burrito with no frijoles. It was okay. It wasn't amazing and it wasn't bad either. It was just a burrito. This place is kind of pricey compared to other places I've been. If you pay with card, don't forget to bring your ID--you're going to need it. The service was quick. They're attentive. It's all about business in there. It's a order your thing and go kind of type situation. read more

They have delivery until 10:00 in Lincoln Park in Chicago 10:00 p.m. good burritos although it's hard to mess up a burrito if you got sour cream in my opinion Sincerely honestly and peacefully lovingly and prayerfully Mary Donnelly d o n l e y read more

Well, the tacos were really good my only talking point was she did not give me exactly what I wanted. Maybe it was because I was an African American. But I like cilantro and onions on my taco which is more the traditional Spanish way of eating them. I had the American way of tacos which is lettuce, tomato, and cheese. My wife is Spanish and when I gave her tacos to her she was not happy, it was because of her review that I even stopped here, that it was 4 am even more convenient. It was very busy so maybe the cashier did not hear me when she asked me did I want one or the other. The next time I will make sure she gets it right. The place was extremely busy for that time of the morning packed to the walls folks were rude and talking loudly not everyone was rude just a few folks. But other than me not getting the right toppings on my order it was really good. The ambiance was ok but it was 4 am so I guess it was the after-club rush-hour crowd. read more

This bustling taco place was a great reminder of home (Texas). Simple street taco type food was a little expensive from what we're used to but I think that's just Chicago in general. The lengua was tender and moist and cooked just right. Hubs had the chiliquiles and enjoyed his too. read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - Lengua taco plate - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This time we ordered burritos instead of tacos, it just wasn't flavorful to me and the burrito wasn't put on the grill to harden the shell to keep it from opening. We come here every now and again simply because they're open when no one else is. My rating is really for them being open, pretty fast and the person who took my order over the phone was polite. read more

Heartbroken that chavas doesn't deliver to my home which is four minutes away south of it. Terrible way to find out about the service areas they choose to work with while I'm hangry at home. I'm not going there to pick up for thanks to COVID-19. I will be back soon. read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is my go to go spot!! Fresh tacos. They're opened 24 hours a day. Say bye bye to Pepe's. When I'm hanging out with friends and late night cravings; I know that i come here. They have varied of options for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. The topping are fresh. read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - Vegan tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

BEWARE!!!! DO NOT COME HERE!! First time ordering here and they got my order all wrong!!! It was an Uber eats order and I specified that I wanted lettuce and tomato on the taco. Instead, they came with cilantro and onion!! SMH!! Not only that, I called them to let them know that I wanted my steak taco well done and they said the order was "already done".. very poor customer service and not accommodating at all. Please save your money and go elsewhere! Trust me! You will be VERY DISAPPOINTED!!! read more

What a great little 24 hr spot. This no frills, affordable for the city, Mexican joint was quite tasty. I'm not saying it's the best Mexican spot in the city, but if you're looking for a late night, after the bars, always open spot that is reasonably priced close to downtown, this is your spot. Service was quick and the restaurant was quite clean. I went when I was sober and thought it was pretty good. I can't imagine how amazing it would taste if I was tipsy lol Can't wait to try them again for breakfast as well! read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - Carne Asada Burrito // beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really wanted tacos after my shift and found this place on yelp. Bonus points for being open 24/7 because....who wouldn't want tacos at 7:30am? Cute indoor area with limited seating. I ordered a carne asada taco dinner to go. The price was decent. I enjoyed the tacos, but took off a star because I wish it was seasoned a little bit more. I like my steak really flavorful and it was lacking a bit. Other than that, great Mexican food! read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I think this is the second location? It's quite small inside. Probably about 10 seats total. The food itself is big and it's tasty. But nothing impressive. It's standard Mexican food. There's free parking outside. Also, they have a sink for the public. I just think it's a bit odd. read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - Steak torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Still getting the fucking quesadilla a year later ademas de no tener carne no le hecharon la lechuga ni tomate. No mamen se pasan de verga read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - A quesadilla with no Queso wtf lol - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They mess up my order every time and Nancy the manager is always rude and not helpful when it comes to correcting the problem she told me I wouldn't eat here if we keep messing up your order I've been coming to this restaurant over 10 years and it was fine until the new manager. read more

The Pros: Open 24 hours Vegetarian menu Fast service Clean The cons Flavors are not great The soy meat is tasteless and not good No bathroom Overall a good place for a drunk meal since not much else in this area at late night. read more

Quality fresh ingredients, lovely selection on the menu - burritos and tacos are of great value and delish. Staff is great. The only reason it is four stars is because it was a bit cramped but that can't be helped since they can't make the building bigger. read more

Bad service! Delivery service is the worst. When they mess up, they'll lie. Telling you they tried to call, or you weren't at the address. So if you're into that kind of thing then this is your place. read more

They charged me $13 for the amount of vegetables you see in the picture. The Food tastes good but I was definitely overcharged. read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - $13 for a tiny portion of Yellow zucchini and eggplant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

El Original has been the new name for Chavas for some time now but it is the same Taquiria off Grand and Western. It's 24/7 for those w a penchant for late night drink, those w insomnia or just happen to work an off shift. It's a standard Chicago taco stand and will deliver on all your favorites, the last time for me included a steak taco and chorizo tostada. Their Roja is of the smoky chipotle variety and the verde a little lacking in punch/flavor, not bad but worth noting. read more

Chavas Tacos El Original - Chorizo Tostada, Carne Asada Taquiria Taco. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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All right yelp, I'll be real with you, I generally avoid soy. I'll spare you the nerdy details but in a nutshell that's what I do. However, once in a while as a mostly vegetarian, you crave a little something something. Chavas really delivers. I caved and had one of their soy chorizo tacos and it was well worth it. Warm, soft, delicious, flavorful, everything I'd hoped for. Also, their vegetarian chorizo substitute agrees with my stomach just fine (I've had it before on their nachos) whereas soy-based vegetarian meat substitutes from other more commercial places have been less harmonious with my digestive system. Open 24/7 and this place is as delicious as it is dangerously convenient. read more

I keep wanting to believe the veggie/vegan soy options are going to be seasoned this time. It never is. Always bland. It takes seconds to add salt. read more