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La Charanga Mexican Restaurant,halal

4.3 (122 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Halal
Closed • 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Birria tacos

I absolutely LOVE this place!! All of their dishes are so delicious and the birria tacos are my absolute favorite. Their tacos are so juicy, flavorful, and fresh! They are also halal which is amazing and I love coming here. The employees are super kind, quick, friendly, and humorous! The place is clean, limited seating options but their service is so quick, there is never a wait! Would definitely recommend!

Steak Enchiladas
Linda P.

A very unassuming place in a strip mall. Chips were very good but salsa seemed very thin and watery. Beverages including water came in cans / bottles. The presentation of all of our dishes was absolutely stunning! Two of us had steak enchiladas. I thought there was too much Verde sauce and it overwhelmed some very good steak. Rice and beans were surprisingly better than expected. One person had the steak tacos. She said they were about average. Would I go back? Maybe. Would it be my first choice for Mexican food? No.

Steak tacos
Amelia B.

I like the ambiance when you walk in and the music was chill. The food came out pretty fast after ordering. Staff was nice. I will be coming back, it was a good experience.

Updated menu

Food is always good here. Portions are pretty big and definitely filling. One of my favorite authentic restaurants. No alcohol is served here

gyro tacos with beans and rice
Cait H.

Food was full of so much flavor. the Guac had chunks of tomato. the gyro tacos came w a pita bread. 10/10 will be back. the food came out fast and fresh

Grilled Chicken Taco
Puneet S.

You walk into a Mexican themed authentic vibe with latino music playing. The server greeted me at the door and sat me down right away. The owner came in to check in on me as well. The menu is filled with variations from tacos to burritos. I ordered two Birria tacos and one gyros taco with rice and beans. I also ordered the cafe con leche flan. I was happy to see my food come beautifully plated and appetizing. The rice and beans were authentic and were not over cooked. It had a slight seasoning but was good as a side dish. The Birria tacos were good, there was a nice cook on the tortilla, a good amount of beef and was not drenched in the consume. There was grilled cheese and onions and cilantro as well. All in all, it was a nice touch and taste was good. The meat was moist and well seasoned. The gyros taco was bomb; it had a mix of thin sliced gyros, avocado, sour cream and cilantro and onions. It was juicy meat and not too thick. Great quality cuts in the meats. I was greeted later by the owner as he asked about my experience. I told him about adding grilled chicken breast tacos to the menu and he decided to whip one taco up for me this way. The taco was phenomenal and was told they would add it to the menu soon. The grilled char and seasoning made for a great taste. Highly recommended! The chips and salsa were okay but the food was amazing nonetheless. The flan was plated nicely and had layers of moist flan with a coffee flavor. Overall, I had a great experience. They use quality meat and are 100% Zabiha Halal and have their certification sign as well.

Birria Taco
Jaleh S.

Best Halal Mexican food I have tried in years. The Birria tacos just melt in your mouth. The chicken flautas absolutely delicious, great portion size for price. My husband loves the steak burrito! *Zabiha Halal* I live in Downtown Chicago and drive to Rolling Meadows almost every weekend for this

Quesabirria
Erin C.

Cute place tucked into the corner of a strip mall. Lots of faux greenery and flowers. Very clean and casual, and the owner that waited on us was pleasant. The food was good - the chips were warm, the guacamole was really flavorful, and the quesabirria was delicious. The broth was hot and the quesadilla has a good amount of filling. The only cons are that the menu is pretty small, and there is a service charge for credit cards.

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Pooja P.

Yum yum yum!! My friend and I stopped by at La Charanga recently and the food is amazing! One of the better Mexican restaurants I've had in a while. The restaurant is clean, chill vibe, and great service! Highly recommend getting nachos and churros! I can't wait to be back and try more items off their menu!!

a view of a restaurant through a hole in a brick wall
Kerry A.

@thehealthinspector8 Caring family owned business. Authentic Mexican cuisine and now offering Halal meat to service the community needs.

Barbacoa

The food was absolutely delicious. The Barbacoa was really good. Nice Halal twist to Mexican food.

This is not arragera! The meat so big and tough!!
Vanessa G.

Taco meat was in chunks !!! So big and hard to eat !! arrachera meat is supposed to be soft skirt steak not blocks of charco !! And to top it off!! They were playing classical elevator music in A MEXICAN RESTAURANT!!

First time here and excited to try it
Randa U.

Great local Mexican joint in Rolling Meadows. The steak tacos and burrito were nice and juicy. Full of flavor! The taco dinner had corn tortillas and were wrapped beautifully so they don't get soggy when I get home. The beans are vegetarian so I don't have to worry about lard. The burrito was packed and juicy. Also massive and very filling! We also got a hot and mild salsa. The red salsa was hot and Smokey while the green salsa was mild and had a hint of lime. It's a very CLEAN place and the food was delicious. It's going to be a new regular Mexican spot for me now!

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This is the place for a cold beer and a couple of carne asada tacos. You have to go to Baja Cali to eat something as good.

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8 years ago

The food is outstanding not too spicy the meet was perfectly cooked tacos and burritos are the best all homemade very good salsa and service

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7 years ago

The steak was bland and the mole was awful just tasted like salt. Way better Mexican food in the area this place is not worth it

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The food was good and reasonably priced. The dining area was small and had a cozy feel. Will definitely be back.

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Only tried taco salad and tamales and both were great. Definitely will come back and tried other items.

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Great steak tacos and reasonable price. I lunch there 2-3 times per week. Red sauce is just perfect!

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