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    El Taco Cart

    4.2 (23 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Dogs allowed

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    Holly W.

    After a long hot day of doing touristy things - Museums & Sunset River tour - it was late and we were HUNGRY! We checked Yelp for late night food offerings and decided nothing sounds better than tacos! And since El Taco Cart was only .2 of a mile from our Airbnb it won! It's not a large place - only 6-7 tables and a few seats at the window or along the bar. The door was propped open and there were a handful of people eating or waiting for take out. The menu is on a board on the wall filled with delicious sounding tacos, burritos etc... I ordered a steak burrito and two steak tacos and one el pastor. And a side of chips with guacamole. Ten minutes later we were walking out with our food. The food was delicious! Hit the spot! I did end up with a chicken burrito when I thought I ordered steak but it was still fabulous! (And it was late so maybe my brain said steak but my lips said chicken) Anyway, if you are in the very diverse and open and accepting area of Lakeview/Chicago and feel the need for some good tacos - El Taco Cart is a great choice!

    Mike Z.

    Out and about in Chicago and stumbled upon this great taco joint. Ordered at the counter by friendly staff. Waited longer than I would have liked but found that it was worth the wait. Had the carne asada tacos and my partner had the carne asada burrito. Meat was well seasoned and delicious. Probably a dollar more in price than they should have been but they were so good who cares. The Good: Delicious tacos and burritos. The Bad: a little pricy. Chances I'll Be Back: If I lived in Chicago, this would be a hangout for tacos!

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    They have the best horchata i've ever had in my life! Love the energy and vibes! Got my order within 10 minutes

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    Joseph S.

    I came in not expecting much given the exterior but was pleasantly surprised by the tamales and horchata. Their pizza tamale was interesting but i don't think I would get it again. It was a bit too greasy for me but the other tamales were good and balanced with flavor. Service was very quick and they brought food to the table. I will definitely be coming back again.

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    Ian A.

    WOW! Al Pastor was amazing. Steak was a little dry, otherwise it was amazingly delicious after a night out. Very great customer service. Provided recommendations and great place for post-club outings. I love it. Very quaint and welcoming.

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    Nikki S.

    Absolutely loved the experience at this spot with my friends! The elote, tacos, and tamales were a delight. Impeccable service, delicious food, and the ambiance was truly amazing. A definite must-visit - a hidden gem in Chicago!

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    Paul Y.

    Great wings ! Delicious & crispy with great flavor ! Great service. Quick & friendly. & of course place is so cute & cozy !

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    The food is ALWAYS fresh and delicious. Super fast service and never packed in there.

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    The prices are way too high. The tacos are 1 bite tacos. I won't be going back. Tacos should be $2.50 for the size they are.

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    Ordered the asada steak burrito for pickup and it was delicious. Great value as well. Food was ready in less than 10 min!

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    Good mole wings, liked the elote too. Friendly service as well. Excited to see them hopefully expand hours soon

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    Great food at a reasonable price! The burritos and tacos all taste like authentic Mexican and the sauces and guacamole are great!

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    I was craving a shrimp burrito so I decided to come here. I have walked past this place many times…read morebut never tried it. I stopped by with my pup to order shrimp burrito to go. Evelyn greeted us right away and placed my order. I asked for spicy salsa so she recommended the gobernador salsa which was a green spicy salsa made with poblanos. Evelyn was so sweet! She gave my puppy a treat and also brought out a bowl of water for him while we waited for the food. The inside of the restaurant was really cute and colorful and they had a separate bar area for drinks. I decided to order a spicy michelada with Pacifico beer while waiting. The bartender was super nice and made my drink quickly. It was the perfect amount of spice and was so refreshing! My burrito came out quick for how packed the inside of the restaurant was. The burrito was a good size and was so fresh and tasty! The gobernador salsa was delicious. I can't wait to go back and try something different and this time dine in.

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    My first time here, and it was such a great experience. Delicious food and a really fun vibe!…read more We walked in around 12:30pm Saturday, and even though the place was pretty packed, we were seated right away! I ordered the Paloma, and my husband got the Michelada, both super refreshing and made well. For food, I ordered the El Gringo with rice and salad. I definitely wish I had swapped the salad for beans, because my husband got both rice and beans, and I ended up finishing my rice and helping with his too lol. Highly recommend this dish, just go for the beans instead of the salad! My husband also ordered three tacos: Al Pastor, Chorizo, and Carne Asada, all of which were really good. One of the fun touches is that they have QR codes at the table to leave a Google review, and if you do, you get to spin a prize wheel. Of course I had to try it, and it made the whole experience even more fun. I ended up winning a free double shot! The staff were all super friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the music gave it a fun, vibrant atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

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