It's not bad but not delicious enough to come back to. Pros: Carne asada is well cooked, no burnt edges, no fatty bits, retains moisture. Al pastor pork has a nice, prevalent taste of pineapple. Cons: Not really cons. Their way of cooking simply doesn't appeal to me. As a first timer to Edgewater Tacos, I was looking forward to trying this taqueria with high ratings. It's walk-up ordering with an awning and walls which must be nice on rainy and snowy days. Sidewalk seating is a plus. They have many drink options and the frozen drinks look like a treat worth having. Staff is friendly and the owner has a sweet story about how the taqueria was founded. I found the carne asada tacos to be well cooked but overall just ok, not enough flavor for me. The al pastor tacos also seemed to lack the stronger flavors I find at other establishments. Provided salsa was only the green kind and it seemed to have too much of an acidic vinegar taste, not viscous enough. But I'll be fair here and admit that most taquerias serve an all-too-thin green salsa. And the horchata seemed more sweet than I'm accustomed to. I could not sense any canela in the drink; it was more like a sweet treat than an agua fresca. Overall, Edgewater Tacos probably serves what its neighbors like. However, on the spectrum of Chicago taquerias, I'd rather be a repeat customer elsewhere. read more

After attending Taco y Tamales Fest, I still was craving Mexican food. Stopped by a was greeted by a very friendly young lady who took my order. I ordered a steak burrito dinner with onion and cilantro. This is almost a strictly to-go place but they have a nice dining area out front. My name was called and I took my order to-go. The burrito was tasty. The meat had a good char flavor. All of the filling was fresh. I love that they give you a small sour cream and pico with the dinners. The rice was flavorful and beans were creamy and delicious. read more

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Really disappointing and I don't plan on eating here again. I ordered delivery for a veggie taco, soy chorizo taco, chips and queso, and horchata. All of the items were excellently wrapped, very secure. However, I was disappointed by the quality inside. The veggie taco was the only good piece of food I ordered. The chips and queso tasted cheap and store bought, and the soy chorizo taco just wasn't any good. The ratio between chorizo and toppings was off, leaving the corn tortilla soggy. The horchata was fine but more watered down than I would have liked. Overall, just a disappointing platter. I certainly won't be revisiting anytime soon. read more

Our dinner tonight was very good from Edgewater Tacos! We took the red line, got off at Bryn Mawr and walked over. Waited about 10 min after placing our order. Staff was SO KIND and easy to chat with. We got the taco dinners. The Al pastor was maybe my favorite in the city. Chips and guac were plentiful and delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

Edgewater Tacos - Taco dinners, chips and guac - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a perfect takeout spot! I loved everything I tried but specifically the Al Pastor tacos. A plus is that it looks like there's some outdoor seating on the sidewalk during the warmer months. The service is quick and the staff is nice. read more

Edgewater Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Nothing objectionable, but nothing memorable either. There are so many great tacos in this town. This would not make my top ten

Support your local businesses! I ordered a steak mole enchilada dinner and not only was it large (great value), it was delicious. Be prepared to wait a few minutes, but know that it's all because the food is made FRESH! Take out/ outdoor seating. read more

Had the beef birria tacos with cilantro and onion and fries and they were both incredible. Everything tasted super fresh and the portions were great with complementary beef broth and salsa which were both delicious. Staff were super friendly and smiley. Service was quick! Couldn't recommend more, will 100% be back! read more

Everything is good,Tacos tostadas, Enchilada, chips are nice and crunchy and the service is quick. The owner Pattie has a great personality and did I say she also prepares the delicious food. I try to buy food there twice a month. read more

First came here in 2024 and it was so good I've been thinking about it since but we don't live in the neighborhood so haven't been back. Tonight the guacamole was not good, they forgot one of the burritos in our order, and when we got the burrito it was cold as if it had been in the fridge. There was a young guy working who was super nice but overall disappointed in the service. read more

Vegan Gem in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago. Excellent vegan tacos. Some very interesting flavors. The tacos have amazing variances in texture and a variety of flavors in a bite sweet, sour, tangy and just a little bit of heat. I can't wait to try more options! read more

Edgewater Tacos - Vegan Soy Chorizo Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Inconsistent- lousy burritos.... Bottom of the barrel meat without seasonings. This is the most disappointing burrito I have ever bought in my life. Edgewater Tacos- on a Friday night before the big rush you couldn't even serve a proper burrito. This is bad- real bad. Your rice even tastes like burnt popcorn. YOU GOOD???? read more

Edgewater Tacos - "Burrito dinner" what da heck?! - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I leave here wishing two things: 1. That it wasn't a 90° day. Great beach weather, but hot fresh tacos not so much! I was hungry, okay? The specifics are unimportant. 2. That the Pico de Gallo was a little less confusing. Well, to be honest, it's not so much confusing as just made in a food processor. Same ingredients going the same place, more a texture thing than anything. The tacos themselves were done simply, but done well. Onion, cilantro, protein. Everything is well balanced and meat is not skimped on. The Chorizo had a pleasant bite/kick to it. The Al Pastor wasn't groundbreaking, but was cooked well, and the bits of pineapple were appreciated. While there was what I assume to be a Jalapeño-based hot sauce on the side, it wasn't enough to make the tacos next-level. It added a little moisture and acid, but what was really needed was fat. A little crema would've worked wonders. Finally, limited seating is available outdoors only, and it seems much more grab and go than anything else. Where it comes to the service, I found it solid and appropriately fast. Also, while I got the flour I would've requested - would have been nice if I was asked. Thus, while I don't see myself giving out awards for best taco, and I do not see it as a destination, it is a fine option for a quick grab and go lunch. read more

Edgewater Tacos - Chorizo (bottom) and Al Pastor (top) - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best Tacos in Edgewater for sure. As good as any place on the north side. Always friendly, and a great grab and go place. Not a sit down restaurant, but better than those for Mexican. read more

Edgewater Tacos - The counter where you order at Edgewater Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tostadas and tacos are good, food is fresh. I will make this one of my go to Mexican restaurants. Looking forward to their second location in Andersonville. read more

Great customer service and amazing food. It reminds me of the tacos that I would get in Mexico. The flavors are really authentic. read more

Great go to spot in the neighborhood. Food is always flavorful. And the staff is always friendly.

Its tasty and fresh and all but mad expensive for what you get. Plenty of other places on the north side that will satisfy for much cheaper

Food is solid business practices are iffy. Service is slow and recently put in a request for some extra hot sauce when ordering pickup on DoorDash. Then was charged an extra $6 for hot sauce which even by today's standards is crazy read more

I have been coming here for years and am a big fan of the Spicy Beef Birria Ramen - Quesabirria combo. The Quesabirria, beefy and cheesy on its own, is even better when dipped in the spicy ramen birria, which is filled with tender beef, squiggled noodles, and that little zing of spiciness that makes it just right. I will usually treat myself to a slice of their rich Choco-Flan to finish things off because you might as well. Have also tried other standard Mexican offerings here like tacos, burritos, tortas, and chimichangas and each was deliciously made with the care that you'd expect from a family restaurant. And that's the other thing you'll come to see as you swing by this place. They treat you like a friend dropping in for a bite. I've noticed it not just with my visits but others as well. A great neighborhood Mexican restaurant worth your support. read more

Great food all around been ordering for years. But they went above and beyond when they left some items out of my pickup order. Replacements delivered to my house quickly with extra and dessert added on for free. That's just top notch service for a mistake. Their salsa verde is my favorite ever. read more

My girlfriend and I threw a housewarming party and decided on Edgewater Tacos for the food. When we called the order a taco package, they were extremely accommodating when it came to the number of tacos we wanted and how we wanted the meats split. They were also extremely flexible with the timing of our pick up. When we went to get everything, they had separated all toppings, included some fresh chips, tubs of salsas and pico, and clearly labeled everything as well as providing a crate to carry everything. They could not have been sweeter or more helpful and the food was amazing! They'll always have a place in our hearts for making everything so easy for us while also being our go-to in the neighborhood for Mexican food. Thank you to everyone who works there! read more

Food is really good here, and just about everything I've tried here has been pretty decent. They even have interesting menu items you wouldn't expect, like Birria Ramen. I personally do REALLY wish they would bring back having an indoor dining area, again. Nearly every other place I recall that initially held back on bringing back indoor dining after the pandemic has brought that back, including Bistro 6050. I know in warmer months they do set up outdoor seating on the sidewalk, but I really wish they would have a small dining area again. read more

We live around the corner from Edgewater Tacos and finally got around to trying them out. They have a huge variety of food but the menu is organized in a kind of confusing way (also the menu on their website is absolutely illegible). I love how many vegetarian options they have. We got a feast: chips and guac, elote in a cup, a veg burrito for me, and some veg tacos for my partner. The food was ready quickly. We would have loved to eat there, but it was too cold for the cafe chairs on the sidewalk. I enjoyed my burrito, although some of the tortilla was crunchier/thick in unexpected places. I think in how they folded/griddled it? We loved the guac, I'd get a bucket of it next time. I also enjoyed the elote in a cup which is AS ADVERTISED: it's a huge soup takeout cup full of elote! It was far more than I expected, which was a delight and a challenge. My partner thought his tacos were just ok. I'll definitely be back as the optinos are unbeatable! read more

Quick update! Still loving this little place, years after it opened. Believe the hype, it's that simple. Everything here is DELICIOUS and prepared with love, woman- owned, from family recipes. Love the taco window that opens onto the street. Verily, we are going here TODAY. Saturday was made for TACOS. A gem in beautiful Edgewater Beach. GO HERE! read more

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Used take out so I cannot opine on anything other than the tacos asada I ordered. The tacos were loaded and were well done (ample and tasty). Would have liked bigger tacos as I ended up with what I would call taquitos (unsure if that is how they are advertised and sold). I will return when the weather turns warmer to sample other fare. read more

Tacos are amazing,I haven't tried anything else but I love the small tacos definitely bite size & a must try the fish tacos is some special sauce that goes well with them that makes them tasty.. Every time I go to order the service is always great,friendly lady that takes the orders..The place is very small but nice & clean..The menu is over the top so much too choose from this is my favorite spot on the North side of town..Check it out if you haven't been there you want be disappointed.. read more

Winner winner chicken dinner! Edgewater tacos is very much the best I've had outside of LA. Totally righteous, unpretentious and a value deal. Too many places give you half the flavor, half the quality, and half the love for far more money. Edgewater is worth every cent. As they say, you get what you pay for and at Edgewater Tacos you get a mouth watering money's worth. It's a simple walk up on Broadway. I went at what I thought would be a down time but there were still several people waiting in line for orders. They have a decent size menu and it's all takeout so I could only choose a few items as I was eating lunch in my car on the lakefront. I went with two carnitas tacos which were chock full of excellent of tender carnitas reminiscent of my favorite place in Venice Beach CA. Edgewater Tacos carnitas we're full of flavor and stuffed into a double soft shell tortilla. You could taste the love put into this meat. Add a little cilantro and onion and a side of green salsa that is totally homemade and you got the real deal. The salsa verde is pretty bomb. It's hard to find good salsa but I'm pretty sure theirs is one of if not the most flavorful I've ever had. I'm looking forward to trying the other taco fillings asap. I then did the spicy Chicken Pablano soup. WOW what an excellent soup on a chilly fall day out on the lakefront. Even in the chill I busted a little sweat from the flavorful spice. It's creamy and filled with corn, black beans, chicken and cooked to perfection. This was an awesome meal. I need to try their other soups such as the birria soon, sheeeet maybe even today!! Service is really friendly and the young girl behind the counter was so great and even bragged on their recent best taco in America status. I just read about it. Why not brag on it if it's true and you know what, it likely is! At very least it's the best in Chicago. That's saying something. She even gave me the low down on their other offerings. She was very knowledgeable on their menu. Go go go get there it's worth the short wait in line. read more

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Make sure you always check your order before you leave from this restaurant twice i have ordered something i did not receive, this last time when i called to let them know i did not received the correct item a young lady kept telling me she packed the bag her self and knows that its in there when i have the bag in front of me and it was not in the bag in fact other wise i wouldn't have called i havr decided i no longer will be going to this restaurant . The 1st time it happened the owner was so nice about it and gave me the correct item but this time idk what the employee name was but she was very rude there for i will take my money else where . I paid 31$ and you think i would be lying about not receiving a 6.99 and 1.79 item that's ridiculous ! I was really happy to discover this restaurant but as of now i no longer will get food from here ! read more

Maybe I'm just having trouble adjusting to inflation, but $4-5 for a basic 3 bite taco is too high. Maybe from a fancy Mexican place, but not from a walk up no restroom place. Won't be coming back. read more

Nothing to write home about. The good: the tortillas they use for the burritos are tasty and the beans inside are really good. We also enjoyed the salsa verde. The burritos are generously filled, and I would say they were worth the $10 if it weren't for the meat. Both the al pastor and carne were bland. I was actually kind of blown away by how flavorless and overcooked the carne was. Disappointed after reading all the other reviews. read more

I have to give it 5 stars because of how quick, fresh and conveinant it was. I came for tacos after laying out at the beach and the cashier was so friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and suggested things that aligned with what I loved. I ordered the Birria ramen taco combo thing, it was very unique. I would say definitely try it at least once probably in the fall or winter. Warning: It is very greasy. The steak quesadilla is as well as the Horchata. I like that they offered outdoor seating as well. Overall I will definitely be back, but I want to try so many different things on the menu! The ambiance is a covered walk up taco stand with chairs and tables outside. read more

Edgewater Tacos - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Edgewater Tacos consistently delivers amazing food with a side of happiness. Every single thing we have ordered has been delicious. I can't pick just one favorite thing on the menu so I'll just mention how delicious her fried plantains, fish tacos, homemade chips and guac and vegan tortilla soup are. We go all the time. Enjoy! read more

The closest thing to authentic street style tacos here in the city (yes they are smaller). Being from San Diego (the best tacos besides Mexico), I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to have found this place. Their marination is so close to what I'd find back home. And their fish taco is practically identical to a Baja fish taco. read more

Seriously delicious ! Steak tacos are made with arracherra and the food quality is delicious . Highly recommended. One the best in the city. read more

$25 for one tiny taco, tiny burrito & lackluster tostada? The ingredients were few & scarce & the burrito had no crema inside. The price for the small portion sizes are ridiculous. There are plenty of other fantastic Mexican restaurants nearby to get a better bang for your buck, sorry but I will not be returning to Edgewater Tacos. PS - they closed down their dining room & are carryout only - another reason why they don't have to skimp on ingredients/portions. read more

Edgewater Tacos - Smallest burrito & taco I've ever seen + tostada cost $25???! - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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One bite review... stop wasting time... go now. YUM I just moved to Chicago from Cincinnati and this spot is next to my girlfriends work... I'll be coming to meet her often read more

Edgewater Tacos - Carne asada burrito - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yeah.....won't be back. Over cooked tamale (by a lot)--good flavor but overcooked. My order of steak tacos was absolutely without a doubt spoiled meat the kitchen decided to cook anyway. The minute I opened up the package I got an overwhelming rancid smell. I tasted it because I thought maybe it was just me smelling something off elsewhere--Ialmost threw up. Thank goodness for guac otherwise I'd have no dinner. Note guys: I get saving money, but this is dangerous. You could put many of your customers in the hospital this way. read more

We have been eating at Edgewater Taco since they've been in the neighborhood at least once a week...highly recommend the veggie burrito suizo. read more

So sweet!!! Best food ever. Clean and good hearted people. Thank you for taking care me today