Got some pretty okay Mexican food from this questionable looking place and it was better than it appeared. It looks kind of bare bones inside but the food is what matters the most. Famous Taco Burger is one of the overlooked restaurants in Evanston. Has a pretty weird name to be honest. They certainly aren't that famous because most people around here haven't actually even heard of them. Came here after looking up places around here and this came up and there wasn't much said about it. It's got a pretty unique name of course so that made us want to take a look. This is located in a not as busy part of town. A place that has the menu up on the walls and there's a lot of things listed. They amazingly have both burgers and tacos. It's about $12 for the Taco Dinner. This comes with beans and rice. You choose what kind of tacos, and we chose the Veggie Tacos. Basic looking ones to be honest. These had cilantro, onions, and peppers. Has to be one of the best examples of a restaurant that looks like crap but the food is actually good. It's okay but could use a remodel. This is located up the street from the Central Street Metra station. read more

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Some of the best pastor tacos ever ! Friendly staff. Nice clean atmosphere. Excellent food. What more can you ask for. read more

Love this place! Especially the steak burritos! Have ordered multiple times and always fresh and hot.

Finally a legit Mexican restaurant in this area. Here are my takeaways from a Mexican American. - This is not your typical gentrified restaurant. You don't come here for the decor, you come here for the food. This is owned by a Mexican family serving traditional Mexican food. - Common curtesy for ANY restaurant you visit. If you don't like something, give the restaurant an opportunity to make it right before giving out a 1 star and affecting peoples livelihood. - The specialty here is Mexican food but all food here is made from scratch when speaking with the owner. - When having traditional Mexican food, its common to have to add some additional ingredients. For example Tacos, add a bit of salt, lime, and green or red sauce. - Lastly there is a secret menu if you know what you're looking for - The service was spectacular, the owner/chef let us try some steak flautas that weren't on the menu yet for feedback and they were amazing read more

Sparse, exceedingly clean, good & simple tacos. Nice service. Very wide spacing on tables. Comfortable chairs. read more

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food was great but what really impressed me was the customer service. They were very kind and patient with a child and that is so appreciated. read more

Food was amazing. The burgers were freshly made to order no frozen patties on sight. French fries are also fresh made and cut. The tacos are scrumptious, authentic taste 10/10. Burgers are customizable to any liking. There are vegetarian options as well. Prices are reasonable for the amount of food. read more

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Trying not to be too harsh but the taco burger was ok, meat was tasty bun mediocre. Fries hot. Spare decor. Prices a little steep relative to food. read more

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Finally an amazing and authentic Mexican restaurant in Evanston! This is my second visit and it did not disappoint. My first visit I ordered the steak taco dinner which was so delicious and today I ordered their chicken flautas dinner and OH MY GOODNESS I can't stop thinking about them. The chicken in the flautas was so full of flavor and juicy. The order came with six flautas which is a lot but I couldn't stop eating them they were so good. Highly recommend them. Everything they make is from scratch and you can really taste that. The service was amazing! Everyone that works here is so kind. Spent some time speaking with the owner and I truly hope they are around for many years to come. The restaurant is extremely clean. You come here for the food, not fancy tables and chairs. read more

What a disappointment. The space is very weird with no decor. We ordered take out. The chicken fajita was so over cooked it was hardly edible. The rice that came with it was so dry and flavorless that it was not eatable. The biggest problem was the chicken burrito had ZERO chicken. I mean NONE. See photo of the "chicken" burrito. Places with good food don't survive in Evanston...this place is doomed. read more

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we were excited to try out this new restaurant in our neighborhood. I ordered the patty melt while my partner ordered the chicken tacos. it's unfortunate but the beef in my patty melt had big chunks of gristle in it. I was offered a replacement. I opted for the steak taco. Gristle in the first bite and that was it. Chicken tacos were fine. sure hope they get better quality beef in the future. read more

First time there, literally drove by so many times. I read a review in the neighborhood app and thought I would try it. $2.00 Tacos from 6-7 Tuesday and Wednesdays. Brought home a stash and we loved them. Can't believe I drove by for so long. You have to try them. Great Job read more

Food is great! Service great! I highly recommend this place. A hidden gem in Evanston.

Very amazing food and welcoming family. will be back. Sweet girl at the front. Tasted fresh and clean. Can't wait to try them again.

My husband and I were excited to see this new restaurant on Central! We checked out Famous Taco Burger tonight and it was really tasty - we each had a burrito and and they were perfectly stuffed and toasted. Mine was filled with pulled chicken and it was just slightly crispy (my husband had pork). The restaurant was clean and the staff were super friendly and attentive. Our only suggestion would be to try and make the fries extra crispy so they hold up better for takeout. We look forward to going back! read more

I'm happy to see a new food spot on central, and I think that this place has some potential. This one hits close to home, literally, since I live a block away... I have now been here twice, once ordered in person, and once picked up. The first time, when I ordered in person, I had a good experience. Other than the ambiance being absolutely and utterly horrific (white walls completely barren, like a hospital), my three tacos were delicious. The price isn't anything to celebrate over, but it's not abnormal. If I had written this review after my first experience, I would give it 4, probably even 5 stars... however, my second order for pick up was all messed up. I was in a hurry and wanted to get some food near my house, decided to order the same tacos as my last visit, but also a burger for my dogs to share. I got 3 tacos, add avocado and cheese, no cilantro. - Only one had avocado, and they all had cilantro (this made me upset because I have the stupid gene where cilantro tastes like soap, so i never get it...) so I had to push my plans back and go show the woman who took my order (btw she was very very nice). To add insult to injury, the tacos looked lazily slapped together, unlike last time, and the proportions were completely off. (Weird since I was the only customer in the store) Long as* story short, my dogs loved the burger and I loved the tacos, i will be going back and I hope the ambiance improves. I also hope my order is taken correctly. I hope Taco Burger stays around. Tons of potential read more

The appetizer tortilla chips are too salty (too much salt). The French fries are also too salty. The taco burger is good. The Jarrito soda was good. read more

This is a legit taqueria, something North Evanston has been in need of forever. I feel badly that I waited so long to try the food (from the name I assumed it was Americanized Mexican/fusion). Don't make the same mistake. The food is traditional and well made by very attentive and authentic owners. I can't speak to the burgers (haven't tried them), but the Burritos, tacos, and flautas are all solid, the salsa's are excellent, and the Mexican fries are crisp and tasty. Great service too. read more

lovely service lovely music lovely taco burger, never had a taco burger before but now i will definitely have it again in the future. also lots of fries options and they were the good type of fries not the typical fast food fries. also the place itself was modernized and up to date. read more

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The best tacos in the North Evanston area. I'd buy their salsas in bulk if they sold them too. It's one of my family's go-to take out spots. read more

This place has potential but needs some improvement. 1. Ordered a steak and a chicken taco. Meat was freshly grilled but they were totally plain: just meat and tortilla. Disappointing. 2. My son ordered a burger and he said it was good. 3. Ordered fajita plate. For the price, there should hav been more food. Decent flavor except for the rice side - dry and tasteless. 4, Ordered chips and salsa. Chips were hot but we received an anemic amount for the price. 5. Decor: White walls and stark. A few decorations would go a long way to help add warmth and color. read more

Free customer service in ambiance. The food taste so fresh and authentic. The customer service is excellent and everything is clean. The prices are amazing. read more

Famous Taco Burger - When we walked in the music and the friendly faces behind the counter made us feel instantly at home and like we were in Mexico. - Burgers Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

First, this restaurant has probably the cleanest bathroom I've ever encountered in a restaurant. The tacos are chock-full of meat and authentic. The burger is also tasty, as are the fries, and one night we had the Chile Rellenos special which were very good. Don't miss the peanut butter milkshake! read more

Good food good customer service. Tasted very fresh and came out quick. Try this place out

Amazing!!! So friendly, fast service I can't even say all the things this place does perfectly! Authentic Mexican quinine mixed with some American classics. I truly love this place and will be back, I highly recommend this place read more

The food had hair in it and too much seasoning. The burgers had too much sauce in it. The fries were cut into a trash can.

We finally made it down to Famous Taco Burger and we were not disappointed. The cheeseburger was delicious as were the chicken tacos. The fries are freshly cut and freshly made. We split a small order and that was enough for the 2 of us. This is a wonderful addition to Central Street! read more

We had such a tasty, affordable, fresh and healthy meal tonight at Famous Taco Burger. My whole family loved it. It's a family-owned restaurant, not a chain, and community support makes a huge difference, especially for a new restaurant like this one. The fries were hand-cut (we loved the buffalo fries with avocado and spicy buffalo sauce). Stop by for a quick lunch or dinner -- SO MUCH better than fast food and it's independently owned. Try it out and support this friendly, new local restaurant! read more

I really like this place. Juan the owner is a really nice humble guy. Their tacos are really good! Their burgers are also really nice! They add new items to the menu every week. Now they have tortas and salads. This is the place that central street needed. I hope they are here many years to come. read more

Free fries and drink, great service and nice people. The music and the ambiance is amazing.

Taco Burger is such an amazing addition to north Evanston! I got the horchata, and the steak, chicken, and pork tacos. The horchata, which is homemade, was absolutely delicious! All three tacos were awesome, I don't think I can pick a favorite! The service was incredible, everyone in there is so nice. Would definitely recommend checking them out on Central St! read more

my second visit to this new restaurant on central. first time had the burger and buffalo fries good fries were different good. 2nd time had the steak burrito everything on it- it was exceptional. Burrito had the right amount of steak and was put together well. best part was the outside on the burrito was toasted or crisp. I always like this in a burrito. I highly recommend my new favorite place read more

I was so glad to see a new food option open up in north evanston/central street. The food is super fresh and authentic and reasonably priced. The people working there were very kind and welcoming- I can't wait to come back with my kids as it seems very family friendly!! read more

Delicious authentic tacos! Great addition to Central Street! Friendly and fast service!