I've been trying different places for burritos. I stopped and noticed the huge dining area. Up front there are some items for sale. As I was looking over the menu that was taped near the register, I ordered the steak burrito dinner for what I thought was a good price. The lady behind the counter was nice and told me it was going to be about 5 minutes. I received my food and headed home. When I opened the bag, it was just the burrito. I was confused and called the restaurant to ask. I was told that the burrito dinner would have been a few dollars more. As I could have sworn the price I paid was for the dinner. The burrito was okay but filled with lettuce and tomato. Which would have been fine if it was equal to the beans and meat. The flavor was okay. The meat was tender and the beans were flavorful. I would go back for the burrito with a little more customization. I will update this review when I go back to try the Bistec ala Mexicana with chile de arbol. Plus I want to recheck the prices. read more

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Taco Tuesday is a great incentive to get you to return on other days. The healthy portion of chicken for $2.00 chicken taco (which is the only choice), was just was needed for a light, tasty on the go lunch. Truthfully, they should charge $3 00 for their Tuesday chicken . read more

La Choza Mexican Grill - Sorry but I was halfway through this chicken taco before I realized that i needed to write a review about it - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

OK food but nothing special at all. Below average for the neighborhood. Never order over the phone. I realize it is a Mexican restaurant and their English is better than my non-existent Spanish but trying to place a phone order was like a bad comedy routine. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in the Rogers Park area. The environment, the food and staff are amazing. read more

La Choza Mexican Grill - Costillas de puerco en salsa verde - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great tacos (chorizo, pork, chicken)! Friendly staff and good ambiance. I'm already planning my next visit.

Excellent meal. Nicely spiced and delicious mole sauce. Chicken flautas were just right.

Ordered a torta de milanesa de res(breaded steak) for takeout and added the works. Came with avocado, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato. The bread was super soft, and the it was cook just right. My only disappointment is that their salsas are not that great. The service was fast, and the order was ready when I arrive. read more

La Choza Mexican Grill - Torta de milaneza de res - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my favorite Mexican food joint. They have fresh carrot juice. Their Gorditas are fried, yet light and delicious. I get the bean & cheese. I love the proprietor. The decor is cool, it's big and each section has a different personality. read more

We never got our food. We ordered at 7:15, supposed to be here between 7:40 and 7:50. We expected a delay with Cinco de Mayo, but 8:35 rolls around so we call. They say the food is on the way! 9:05 rolls around, so we call. They say the food is on the way....this place is half a mile from our house. How has it been in transit for over half an hour? 9:30 rolls around and I call to cancel the order. I'd have been fine if they told us they lost our order or that it was such a busy night, but they lied to us. Repeatedly. It's just not cool. And with the city being on shelter in place, nowhere is open now, so we're just not eating dinner tonight. They could have given us the opportunity to cancel our order with time to order elsewhere. If they were so busy, they would not have missed our business. Come on. That's just not okay. This was our first experience. Just really disappointed. And HUNGRY. read more

The tortillas they sent me were so hard to chew on. They looked like leftovers from tables, and reheat them as needed. read more

La Choza Mexican Grill - Tortillas and tampiqueña - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Always a good place for dinner or lunch they have a lot of different plates witch almost all are really good but I have mine and the flautas are amazing and the enchiladas de molo are to die for highly recommended coming in and trying it you will thank me later read more

La Choza Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is a great neighborhood place! I'd recommend to anyone in Roger's Park (I come all the way from Buena Park to eat here). The owners are genuine, nice people and have been in the neighborhood for years. It's spacious and clean inside and the atmosphere makes me feel like I'm at home. Most importantly, the food is always so good. I've gotten a lot of different things on their menu - enchiladas, mole, skirt steak, tacos, pozole, burritos - and have never been disappointed. Also important to mention that their salsas are always solid. Everything tastes homecooked and delicious. You can tell it's made with care! I'll always stop by here. read more

Their enchiladas are everything my dreams are made of. Their rice....moist and fluffy. Their tacos....bomb. Their salsa...perfection. Eat here. Just do it. read more

This is an understated restaurant the deserves to be known. The place is spacious, very clean, and upon entering the restaurant the smell of the food is simply great, smells like great home cooking. The food is fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. The service is on point. The pork stew in green sauce is incredible! I highly recommend the super quesadilla with steak, which is served with fresh sour cream and avocado on the side. One is enough for 2 average sized people. The burritos are also great! Give this place a try and I guarantee that it will soon become one of your favorite Mexican restaurants in Rogers Park. read more

Our first time trying La Choza was as take-out. The second time we dined in, and now we have TWO great ways to access tasty Mexican fare! It's a clean, bright establishment with clean updated restrooms. There was an open kitchen (well, a large pass-through window anyway), the food was cooked to order, and our waitress was attentive. I tried the chilaquiles (verde) this time and was very happy. I took some home and still delicious next-day! We ordered the chorizo gordita again but decided we liked it better when it came delivery. This second time in-restaurant was a little dry. The hub got his usual steak burrito and we did tongue tacos again too without complaint. The bill was reasonable which we anticipated since we'd ordered a prior time. The star of our dine-in experience was the trio of salsas - red, green and rustic, i.e. fresh, zesty and zippy! So inspired, I make my own version now at home of the finely diced tomato, onion, jalapeno and cilatro with squeeze of lime. All in all, La Choza is still delicious and still worth going back in-person or via delivery. (: read more

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Authentic mexican gem if ever there were one. Yummy food, colorful atmosphere and refreshing hospitality. I choose steak. Best Mexican in Roger's park! read more

One of my go to spots for Mexican food in Rogers Park. There are a lot of choices, from El Famous Burrito, Uptown Taqueria, Hernandez, and Rocky's Tacos to name a few. La Choza, holds a high ranking due to their authenticity of their food, the quality of their meat, and the consistency of his quality of food and service. The place is huge. If you dine in, I don't think you have to worry about finding a table. You can sit close to the counter and watch some TV, or you can sit in a secluded corner in a quieter spot. Service is quick and friendly. The restaurant is clean and welcoming with portraits of Frida Kahlo and paintings of places in Mexico. The food is amazing and priced to please. Some of my favorite entrees are breakfast dishes. The Desayuno La Choza is filling and satisfying with 2 eggs over easy, slightly spicy tomato sauce and onions on top, and rice and beans on the side. Served with fresh, hot, warm corn tortillas. The burritos and tacos are also a good deal. I like that they fill their burritos with the yummy stuff and not too much lettuce like El Famous. The horchata (sweet rice water with cinnamon) is decent, but not as good as Diamante Azul which is a little smoother and sweeter, which is my personal preference. If you want a taste of what home-cooked Mexican food can be like and aren't lucky enough to have a Mexican mom to cook for you, this place comes in at a pretty close second to my Mom's home cooking. read more

Not good. Their tacos steak tacos taste like cardboard to me. The meat and tortilla is extremely dry to me and the taco lacked flavor. On top of it service is extremely service slow. It took our server forever to even get us water for our meal! We were finished and waiting for the check before she came to bring us water. I'd skip this place. read more

When you want a gordita with no frills just meat & cheese this place is it 1. The gordita here is cooked to perfection The gordita itself is cooked really crunchy and you add the carne asada and melted cheese is what makes it outside ****** 2. Another plus it this place is open late for late nite eats 3. Tacos at this place are really good both meaty and tasty ****** read more

We ordered pick up at 9 on a Friday night. Enchiladas were delicious, guac was great. I'm giving it 4 stars because I didn't love the chips they provided. Overall delicious and hot Mexican, we'll be going back for sure. read more

La Choza has been our favorite secret of Rogers Park for about 5 years! The food is awesome, the restaurant is open late, they deliver and the staff is incredible and so friendly. The restaurant itself is larger than expected, clean, and BYOB! Muchos Gracias La Choza!!! read more

If you're looking for good Mexican food, DO NOT COME HERE!! I ordered the enchiladas de mole, and they were more like quesadillas (tortillas folded in half) covered in a thick pasty mole sauce that wasn't even good. Tried the guacamole, DON'T bother. Not fresh, tasted old. Overall do not come here. read more

I used to love this place. But the last few times have been disapointing and I wine be going back. When my was there a couole months ago, his girfriend discovered a piece of stainless steel in her food. The kind found in a brillo pad. They offered him. A credit for their next visit. While she was reticent to return, she agreed. But there was no record of a credit Ave it was never granted. I owned my own business for 30 years and I believe in transparency. Which is why I object to the fact that they never give you an itemized bill. Just a piece of paper with your order scribbled in restaurant shorthand and a total. Tonight we questioned it and it turned out we were overcharged. In addition, the service was pretty bad. The restaurant is quite large and there were only 2 tables. The other was just hanging or watching tv. The part of the counter which wood give then a full view of the patrons is blocked by drink machines. Our waitress said "just tell me when you're ready. But we had to get up and go find her in order tob place an order. Like I said, I used to love this place. But it's overpriced and far too much work for mediocre quacamole and super greasy chorizo. Frankly, I've never been bkown away by the place. But it was convenient to my home. When I go out eat, I don't want to have to work this hard. read more

I work very close to this restaurant and often stop for lunch to grab a couple carnitas tacos for carryout. They are delicious. The rest of their food is mediocre, and the service varies dependent on who is at the counter. I go basically out of convenience when it's too cold to walk somewhere better. I will NEVER be back, however, as today I received inexcusable service. The waitress completely ignored me even though I was the only person at the counter. I had to ask if I could order. When I tried to get my tacos, she snipped "No carnitas today!" as if I was an idiot to not know they didn't bother to make it today. I ordered a small soup and a pastor taco instead, even though their pastor is just ok. Instead of ringing me up, she ignored me the entire TWENTY MINUTES it took to get my food. When my order was finally ready, she tried to charge me $10 for an enormous soup. I told her I ordered a small and she claimed they don't do small soups to go. I kindly responded that she did not tell me that when I ordered and I was not willing to pay $10 for soup. Rather than working with me and admitting her mistake, she was rude and rolled her eyes at me. I walked out, hungry and angry and grabbed tamales from next door where the employees are competent and kind. read more

Excellent tacos at dirt-cheap prices! I got a taco dinner with 2 carne asada tacos, 1 al pastor taco, rice and beans for ~$7. These tacos are loaded with meat--the carne asada were tasty but the al pastor was really delicious. And their beans were amazing! I really have no idea how they make those beans so good. Plus the salsas that came with the complimentary chips were awesome on both the tortilla chips and tacos and pretty spicy. My only complaint would be that there was tons of lettuce and tomato on my tacos--if only I'd known to ask them for cilantro and onion instead! read more

If I could give them a minus star I would! The worst delivery food ever. -CALDO DE GALLINA was DISGUSTING. I am a cook and could distinguish instantly that it was OLD AS HELL!! no veggies Just garbanzo beans, onions and fat! DO NOT RECOMMEND ANYONE ORDER THIS. -FAJITAS MIXTAS same thing!!! Its all OLD, HARD, COLD AND JUST NOT FRESH AT ALL!! We will NEVER order or try again, my GF wants to throw up when she smells mexican food thanks to this place. read more

I ordered from La Choza via GrubHub. The tacos are delicious; plenty of meat filling them. Gorditas were a bit greasy, but still flavorful as well. The reasons I'm only giving four stars are because a) I requested lime on the side and none was included and b) the delivery order says (in ALL CAPS) NOT to ring my bell, but the driver did anyway and it woke up my roommate. :( read more

La Choza es la chingona! I, though just a humble guero, can't say enough about the delicious tacos here. The carne asadas are good, but the pastor, carnitas, and lengua...que rico! I lived in L.A. for many years, another land of authentic Mexican tacos, and La Choza ranks with some of the best from out there. Also, their chips, and offering of three varieties of extremely fresh salsa, only add to the dining experience. The horchata es deliciosa. Service: always exceptionally friendly, and prompt. P.S. get the tacos with only cilantro and onion, with a lime wedge on the side--hold the American lettuce and tomato! ;) read more

I ordered from here with two friends last night. We ordered pretty late around 10:30 pm, and the food wasn't scheduled to come for another hour. We were SO HAPPY when it came after half an hour! I got 3 tacos, 2 with avocado. The avocado was not great so I wouldn't pay for it again. For the taco meat, I got chorizo, carnitas, and carne asada. I guess the chorizo one disappeared, because I never found it! The carne asada was good but not as flavourful as other places. I didn't love the carnitas, but it's not something I usually get either! read more

This place is all kinds of awesomeness. I love Mexican food and this place has a great menu with a lot of variety at a reasonable price. I highly recommend the Tampiqueña and the pozole... It's scrumptious. My boyfriend and I have dined in and ordered delivery. Dine in is casual, and the servers are very friendly. Service is pretty fast. Delivery is quick, customer service is on point, food is delicious. Great place to eat :) read more

Very clean large place that has artistic fountains throughout the dinning area. They start off with bringing three hand crafted salsa. Wait staff speaks great English and they are super friendly. Prices are very reasonable food is made on the spot fresh. I had the shrimp and red entree very tasty with horchata rice drink. read more

La Choza Mexican Grill - Dinning area inside - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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See that great looking picture of Tacos ? yeah well that isn't what you get here, nope that is what you expect to get from a Mexican Place when you order Tacos, Meat Onions and Cilantro I cannot eat Tomatoes so I order Tacos that should be a safe bet at any Taco Joint other than Taco Bell and I never go there, but this place thinks they needs to put lettuce and Tomatoes on their Tacos, oh and they didn't give me any limes not that it matters I have 4 Tacos I cannot Eat ! and they are closing so no time to go back either thank baby Jeebus I also ordered a Torta and I made sure to say no Tomatoes on that as I knew it would have tomatoes so I didn't go completely hungry tonight, also this is the only place I have ever gone to that does not put pickled Jalapeno's on their Tortas WTF ? really can you not do anything even close to the same as every other Mexican place I go to I mean really I eat the hell out of Tacos and Torta's I know what I am ordering I should not have to ask what comes on either item as at over 30 different places I can think of off the top of my head all make them the same way and that is in 4 different no make that 6 different states they all make them the same way I won't be back any time soon I know where to get Tacos and Torta's made the way they should be read more

What do you prefer when you go out for Mexican? A trendy looking spot with average food or a restaurant that looks like your abuela's basement with knockout food? La Choza is the later. In fact, their Carne Asada is so good you might smack your grandma. It's a quiet little spot on Clark serving up some of the best Mex in RP. There are large tables for groups and small tables for small groups. The menu has all the go-to items plus some more unique stuff. The service is friendly and too the point. Try the carne with onions jalapeño and cactus. I did and it was quickly one of the best Mexican dishes I've had. read more

Great option on North Clark. We discovered it as it was the first place in this summer's Taste of Clark Street, and its offering was the enchiladas mole. Just went back and the enchiladas were still delicious. So was the huge bowl of shrimp soup, perfect for a cold evening. Can't wait to go back! read more

I was more than pleasantly surprised! I had a pretty straight forward, typical order. Cheese quesadilla, steak burrito, horchata. Cheese quesadilla was prepared perfectly, served with sides Steak burrito was very tasty- I had to share it with my two trusty roommates, the yowling and panting was getting out of control. I seriously have a new go to! read more

This place is awesome. The chicken enchiladas con mole were great! Also had the pechuga de pollo con queso was really juicy! Chargrilled! The beans and rice are basic food items but were still enjoyable! And they have Mexican Coke! Definitely a good spot! read more

Very clean. Clark street pretty much a " Mecca" for nice homestyle mexican food cafes. Best salsa selection I've had at any of these places along Clark street. read more

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My friend and I came here after seeing that our first choice was closed. Our experience was mediocre at best. - The chips that come on the table were decent but tasted almost store bought. The salsas were delicious though. - We both ordered Horchata, which can be hit or miss, and it was actually very refreshing and tasty. -I ordered a steak taco and a chicken burrito while my friend ordered two steak tacos and a chicken tostada. We both agreed that the steak tacos were delicious, definitely one of the best tacos I've ever had and it was only $1.65, although to add cheese, sour cream, or avocado costs $0.25 each for tacos, $0.50 for tostadas, and $0.75 for burritos. While the steak was mighty taste, the chicken was pretty disgusting. It was chewy with a weird taste on both the tostada and the burrito. Overall, the atmosphere was comfortable enough even though there was an awkward moment when we walked in where the employees just watched us as we looked around, unsure if we were supposed to sit down by ourselves or not. My ultimate advice would be to avoid the chicken. read more

Went there for the first time yesterday (Sunday) for lunch . Server seemed to be very helpful, professional and friendly. However, it started to get busy and there attention fell through the cracks. For starters the chips were fresh, crunchy and not stale compared to other Mexican restaurants, the salsas and the pico de gallo were good, but lacked salt. The caldo de camaron was by far one of the best dishes on the menu, it was spicy with a kick but did not overpower the taste. It had plenty of shrimp and did not taste gamy like other places. The sopes were good topped with avocado, cheese, sour cream, lettuce and the meat was cooked to perfection (chorizo had a kick). Highly recommend the sopes! I would rate this location 4 stars but.....the server was not honest. It was a party of 6 that attended and yes aware that for a party of 6 many places charge the tip on the bill. Our total tab was $87 which included the tip, but we were unaware as we did not get a detailed receipt. We paid the $87 no questions asked walked out and then realized we had over paid as we were talking about the high price (as everything was between $2.00-$10.00 on the menu). We went back inside they kept insisting it was correct (we had also already left a cash tip on the table---which of course by the time we went back it was gone) We finally asked for a detailed receipt which showed the tip included. Our server should have been honest and said that the tip was included but instead kept adding miscellaneous charges for it to add up. As delicious as the food was I would not go back due to dishonest waitresses. It is a shame this happened as it has probably happened to many other people. read more

I wouldn't even give it a star. Waitress was too busy talking to someone that she forgot to tell the cook about our order. Plus, the other table ordered a different entree that they returned it due to it having a bad taste. I waited 40min for my food. Once I heard her tell the cook you haven't made her order I was extremely upset. Walked up to them and told them forget it I don't want anything! As we were walking out, she yells to tell me at least pay for the horchatas. Wtf! I left a $5 on the table but shouldn't have! Never will I ever go back! read more