I came here many years ago for some tacos. This time we swung by for the pozole we keep hearing about. I have to say it's not bad. The pozole is seriously good and although they take their time before you get your fix, it's worth it. It still is a small quantity little Mexican restaurant that doesn't seat many, but it is nice. I don't mind the wait at all since the taste is what I am looking at. Have I had better pozole in other spots? Hmmm, maybe, but this ranks high on the list. The amount they serve is amazing, well as far as take out, not sure exactly how it's served in house. I was amazed and I know you will be also. read more

La Cebollita - Not impressed - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great Mexican hospitality, food is always on point. Can't go wrong with a hot coffee or Champurrado.

I was in a mood for a chicken salad & my daughter asked for Taco dinner, both were amazing! Yummy read more

La Cebollita - Love it!! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Greatest marinated chicken salad on this planet! This little neighborhood taco spot does it all and does it all very well! From the empanadas to the taco salad, even their breakfast is made with great ingredients and culture! Cannot go wrong here! -very affordable -delicious -local (Archer Heights) -long lasting satisfaction read more

La Cebollita - Enchiladas verdes con arroz y frijoles. Their rice water/horchata is phenomenal! Fresh toppings and great taste - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Good food. Good price. Definitely going back, It's near our office also. Ordered a tack salad for my wife which she loved. And I had a carne en su jugo, It was really good , I caught a cold so that made me a feel a lil better. read more

I've been to la cebollita for more than 10 years and even if the way they make their food changes, one thing for certain is that their tacos and tortas are REALLY GOOD. And. They are LESS pricey compared to other restaurants. In addition, even if they place is full of people, employees are very quick to attend, serve customers, as well as check in to see if we need anything. Definitely recommend coming to La Cebollita! read more

The southside gem is a phenomenal establishment that, not only masters in customer service and loyalty, but also in the quality and the love they put into each meal! "To-Go" orders come with all the fixins' like sour cream and various salsas! I highly recommend the empanadas! read more

Outstanding simply delicious! If you find yourself in the Southwest side(Midway) of Chicago around lunch time on a Friday, stop and order the pork shank! It's a limited special so try calling your order before hand. read more

La Cebollita - Chamorito en La Cebollita Restaurant "outstanding" - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Here's the deal. MUY RICO!!! The burritos come with everything on them- including avocado. So tasty. Chicken was excellent. Best part besides the huge burritos, they deliver and in record time too. They were here with the food within 15 minutes of my call. Fantastic! I think I am going to be a regular. read more

My coworkers and I volunteered at the food depository so we stopped by here for lunch. We had a part of four and were able to find a table even though the restaurant was pretty busy. Chips and salsa were given to us as soon as we sat down and the salsa was tasty. We each ordered burritos and horchata as well as guacamole for the table to share. I had the al pastor burrito and it was great. I finished the entire burrito and enjoyed the seasoning on the meat. However, the guacamole was kind of average. I was hoping for a little more flavor. We asked for a little extra lime to add to our guac, and they were very kind and brought us a whole plate of sliced limes. Service was great and quick. Food was tasty. I probably wouldn't come out of the way for it, but if you're in the neighborhood it's affordable and yummy. They also have a parking lot. read more

This place is our go to Mexican spot at work. The tacos and burritos are pretty good. Have had the pork and steak and they're always fresh and tasty. The enchiladas verdes are also very good, the meat is flavorful and not dry. And the green salsa is tasty with the perfect kick, not too hot. Another thing that may not be a big deal to most, but is to me is their rice and beans are always fresh. Never dried out or crusty. Any Mexican food enthusiast knows what I'm talking about, yuck! Their service is courteous and efficient and the prices are very reasonable, you can have a solid meal for under 10 bucks. If you want good, fast, and affordable Mexican fare that's better than average. La Cebollita on 47th definitely fits the bill. read more

La Cebollita is the perfect "hole in the wall" mexican restaurant. The food is so delicious. I have never had a better tasting gordita than the ones from La Cebollita. In fact, I'd recommend anything from their menu. My co-workers and I order delivery from here almost weekly. The service is always quick and friendly. They have a small lot for parking, or you could park on a neighborhood street since there isn't permit parking there. read more

I don't think I ever had a good taco until I ate at this place. I had two steak tacos. They were amazing. the meat was so good, the tortilla was not dry and the cilantro was so fresh. Before I ate at this restaurant I used to say "I don't like Mexican food" and then I ate a steak taco from this place and I realize how wrong I was. Seriously the best taco I have ever eaten. If I could give them 10 stars I would. I don't live anywhere near here, was only in the neighborhood for work but I know I will make a special trip back just for these tacos. Seriously sooooo good read more

Damn, now I need to find more reasons to head out to Midway Airport where this place is located. As I expected, it's located in a fairly non-descript commercial area of Cicero and easy to pass up if you're not looking for it. Interior has brown porcelain tile floor with 5 booths, three tables and some stools along the "bar." Table clothes are in either torquois or orange. Bar/kitchen/cashier looks like a little hut and has a fridge for drinks along the far wall. Pretty no frills, but it was clean. Sat down and was served a basket of excellent chips and awesome salsa. I've always been a fan of a little heat along with the salsa being thick. This is the first place where I found what I believe is the perfect salsa - awesome balance of tomatoes, peppers, onions and cilantro. Then came my burrito - chicken and added guacamole - and it was served cut in half. Nice serving size where it wasn't a football and well layered with slightly smokey and marinated chicken, chihuahua cheese, lettuce and the guacamole. It was awesome. First time I didn't miss a Chipotle burrito. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

This place is the best!!!! best quality & service been coming here for like 6 years they have never failed me once!!! please show patronage to keep them open! read more

First time here. Had tamales filled with queso and rajas. Those were very good. Horchata was ok. The plate I ordered however was another story Ordered the tampiquena. The enchilada that came with it was tiny and shriveled. It was a mini tortilla with minimal cheese. The worst part of the plate was the meat. The steak was super fatty, like it had not been prepped or cleaned of all the fat and you had to chew it 100 times before you could get it to a consistency to swallow it. I ate half of it and have up. Crappy quality meat. Lastly, I would have ignored this considering there are other food items that may make up for the crappy tampiquena... But the service by the waitress/cashier/order taker was slow, rushed, and poor. Not her fault, I know, but the business owner needs to reconsider a few things to gain regulars at this location. read more

Amazing little joint you will miss if you blink, but worth looking for if you like truly authentic Mexican- no Uncle Julios here- just Tios Reales! Easy parking to east of restaurant in private lot. Very friendly staff. Do not go to Midway without stopping here. Everything is delicious but the soup entree- Carne en su Jugo- is maybe the best Mexican meal I have eaten in Chicago. I will dream of it. Laden with meat, some beans and just the right spices- absolutely delicious. Camarones del Diablo also delicious entre. Tacos, tostadas- everything made fresh and delicious. Namesake ceboliitas are a must. Please do not pass this place up. read more

I used to work across the street and always went there for lunch. I believe the steak tacos are the best I ever had! Never got a piece of chewy fat in my steak taco either . The waitresses always speak to me in Spanish but I'm white lol. Great little place with quality food. read more

Food and drinks were not good. My carrot juice was mostly water and my food I found a hair. Customer services is not meet my expectations. I wouldn't recommend this place to friends or family member, nor will I be going back to this restaurant. read more

I get my usual tamales here, salsa verde pollo!!! (: yummy! I have also tried their bistec and it is soooo good like on a scale of 1-10 it's a 10 ! Okay now I love Mexican rice I kid you not every place I've gone to so far their rice is bland or just plain out WHATEVER but this rice is so utterly delicious. Whatever they do I hope they never change I love this place. read more

Will not go back! Guy clearing dishes from table put rice and beans back into the warmers. He had glasses and it was on 03/17/2017 in the am. I guess he thought it "OK" if they do this in front of the customers what the heck goes on behind the scenes. Don't go you might be eating someone's leftover rice and beans. I would rather spend more then eat someones discarded table scraps. read more

Delicious tacos al pastos, tacos de carne asada, chorizo and lengua. Everything had a great flavor. You can't go wrong !!! read more

La Cebollita - Very good !! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I can completely agree with Brian, I have also eaten here dozens of times and have had very few negative experiences. On the weekends the Carnitas are whole pig, which is to say if you get there early you can pick the best parts, I enjoy the shoulder, ribs and some loin. The Carnitas are a bargain and an easy picnic choice. Another thing that sets them apart from the norm are the Tamales, red, green and sweet, always fresh and plentifull on the weekends, they tend to run out on the weekdays, very rich and tender, and super cheap. Brian said the restaurant had a comfort food quality to it and I will agree 100%, a wonderful lady usually seen on the weekends prepping or working the counter is the owners sister, she has developed the signature recipes and is one of the friendliest hosts in Chicago, the only problem is she isn't there enough. On several occasions she has brought me free samples of Chicken Croquettas, (a fried fritter like concoction) Empanadas, (the best I have ever had), and her version of Ensalata de Nopales, (cactus salad) this is another of the weekend specials. This version of the salad features Extra virgin olive oil , aged cheese, and a lot of love. Other highlites include tacos pastor and the steak milanesa. Service can be a bit stoic and impersonal, but has never prevented me from enjoying the food. Why only 4 stars? Because of the high quality of some of the dishes, some less popular dishes tend to suffer, Burritos are average, enchiladas lack the balance of my favorites, and if you are craving a Tamale on a weekday, you should go elsewhere. Also I have noticed, even though I am a regular of 3 years, as a gringo I will have to request hot sauce for the table, the Hispanic population gets it automatically, doesn't anger me, I actually find it humorous. As far as the drinks go, BYOB, the Horchata is very well balanced and the Agua Frescas (fruity drinks) are consistently good. So come in on a Saturday for lunch, order a Carnitas plate, a Tamal, and enter the wonderful world of pig, FYI when you order the Carnitas they may ask if you want Pig only? This means meat only, if you want the full experience say "con chicharon" with skin baby, crispy and fatty a perfect complement to the tender slow cooked pork. Get a side of Avocado, they will give a whole Avocado for .75, and you will have a fantastic meal for less than a Wicker Park Martini. Also good for catering. read more

This place is the spot for authentic Mexican cuisine. Tacos are unrivaled and the Burritos will make you wet your pants. You feel like you're in Tijuana when you enter this small restaurant. Quietly nestled on 47th a few blocks west of Pulaski, LaCebolita hits all the right buttons. Staff is nice and friendly and the food is quite fresh and good. Verdict: 4 stars. read more

The pozole is outstanding! Guacamole is pretty good too. Next time I'd like to try their tamales.

I came here about mid-morning. I ordered the chilaquiles and a steak taco. The first thing that was interesting about this place is they don't bring out chips and salsa, they bring out a cup of seeds which was kind of cool. The steak taco came out first. It was great! The chilaquiles, not so much. It looked impressive but had a very sour taste to it, overloaded with salsa verde, which I normally like but distant have a good flavor. The tortillas were soggy and not in a good way. Anyway I would come back here but not for breakfast. The service by the way was extremely polite. read more

La Cebollita looks and feels like a lot of the small taco joints you see around the neighborhood the only difference is that these tacos are really good. My Spanish is awful, but the employees understand everything I order, but they can be a little slow. I strongly recommend the steak and bbq pork tacos - make sure to get the salsa verde with your meal, its the best I've ever had. read more

Best Tamales ever! Placing an order today for Holiday. Mexican Breakfast choices are all delicious. Staff is very friendly.

The steak tacos were good but the chips were horrible... The salsa tried saving the chips but couldn't. Maybe earlier during the day they're better. The prices for tacos were kinda pricey too. read more

Awesome place for some real authentic Mexican food. Highly recommend!

Great food great waitress the food was super fresh everything came out fantastic would recommend I highly recommended the tacos with cilantro and onion read more

Good asada and chorizo tacos. Had to try the Cebollitas and they did not disappoint. Nicely seasoned best Cebollitas. read more

La Cebollita - Asada and Chorizo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My husband and I decided to give this place a try on a Sunday afternoon and have been going back for their tacos de pastor and carnitas. The pastor tacos are served with small pieces of pineapple. I find that this gives it a distinct flavor and is very similar to what you will find in Mexico. Not alot of places serve them like this. The carnitas are fresh and are only served on the weekends. When you arrive they greet you with chips and three different kinds of salsas. All are very good so I find myself adding all three to different sections of my tacos. The sopes de asada and tacos de chicharron are good as well. We tend to order the same things over and over. I had ordered their pozole once and I was highly disappointed with it. The meat was shredded and the broth was very thick. This taqueria is pretty small but we always seem to find a seat. They have alot of pick-up orders from what I have noticed. The waitresses are very attentive and they make you feel right at home. read more

Great empanadas great service and great horchata. I like it. I would recommend to a friend. read more

I love this place, been going for years and never had a problem. They also have great prices. The Carne en su jugo is delicious.

Very friendly cashier, good food, fast service. I live in the area so I have plenty of Mexican food restaurants to choose. I just went to La Cebollita for the first time (in 20 years... shame on me) and I will be returning. Great food. I just got tacos so I can't review specific dishes, but the tacos were great... what touched me the most is the service. The nice lady cashier was truly an angel. read more

Love this place. Always a good meal. Easy to drive right by it but if you're looking for a good Mexican meal, I'd stop.

i loveeeee THE CARNE EN SU JUGO.. but i always prefer to eat in because the plate is somehow better served then when i order for it to be delivered.. the service is good.. not the waiter/cashiers fault they need more servers...!!! i love the tacos de lengua.. they are the best, even better then atotonilco and cheaper.. i really recommend this place.. read more