My mom wanted to come here I believe after seeing their photos on someone's Facebook. Whatever mama wants mama gets and I'm honestly glad she found this place! I found parking right in front (it does say 1 hour parking but idk how strict it is) and my parents found parking down the block of the side street with no signs. They can probably seat around 30 people at a time with the space they have which is not bad. We ordered the machete cause go big or go home. We all thought we'd be taking half home but we all finished them haha. They were as filled as we thought they would be so don't expect a load of meat, but it was still a good size & quantity especially for price. The taste was there so we all thoroughly enjoyed it! My dad ordered half steak, half pastor and my mom and i got half chile relleno, half steak. Very yummy - we all recommend! A highlight was their condiment station with different sauces, sour cream, onions, etc. I LOVE a lot of sour cream so to be able to have as much as you want is such a plus!!! read more

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The vegan option is the tortilla con frijoles you guys. WOW. I wonder why yelp would label them with options . read more

You're hungry ??? Come here, big quesadillas salsa bar Get lunch & dinner togueter Service on point They also sold desserts I choose empanadas de cajeta sooo good read more

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I travel all the way from Prospect Heights to get tacos here. I cannot find any other taco spot, besides Pilsen, to eat great tasting tacos.

They were recommended to me by a friend and they did not disappoint. I got the machete with steak and my kids got steak tacos. I asked for the meat to be cooked to perfection and they delivered within it hesitation. The ingredients and salsa are fresh and great quality. I highly recommend them because of great service and excel read more

They are of a really good size for the price and very delicious. Having the ability to ass the other ingredients yourself is definitely a plus read more

Walked in to a quiet little diner, had to find parking in the street which was a bit hard. Good music playing, and clean establishment. When we ordered the lady seemed annoyed at our party, didn't seem like she wanted to answer our questions as it was our first time there. However, she had a different attitude by the end of the night. The food was amazing, we tried a variety of machetes with different fillings. Will definitely be coming back read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - Machete half birria half cochinita pibil - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Trying to avoid the horror of what is 55 South after 2:30pm (but really, anytime it seems), I detoured to finally try this place. Saw the one by Midway awhile ago but this one was closer to where I was. The point... oh yea, well worth the detour! There are several sizes of machetes available, and several veggie options, YAY. Got the baby rajas/queso (peppers & cheese) machete and it was the perfect size for what I needed at the moment. If I were hungrier maybe the junior would have sufficed but the regular bad boy is definitely not something I would be able to pile away. There's is a salsa and condiment bar if you are dining in other wise they hook you up with lettuce, two salsas, and sour cream on a to go order. Both salsas were excellent. Think I will be making a special trip soon to get this again! read more

Awesome Quesadillas! I highly recommend the Quesabirria serve with consome you have to try it ! I

No flavor as quesadillas ! I rather starve then buy from there All you taste is the cheese and the handmade tortilla read more

A great lunch unique different and delicious. Pibil is fantastic. I recommend coming hungry read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

ordene un machete de al pastor y mi acompanante ordeno otro de pollo con asada, ambos estuvieron muy ricos, los precios son razonables y el servicio es bueno en general. buena variedad en salsas. read more

Big quesadillas is an understatement! These things look like Cloud's sword in FF7! Ingredients are authentic Mexican and top quality - especially the cheese which often ruins cheap taqueria quesadillas. Meats were all prepared well. The place is clean and while kept for a humble taqueria. Staff was attentive and friendly, seemed to be enjoying their jobs even. The salsas are amazing. I regularly eat spicy Mexican food and am accustomed to habanero and other powerful flavors - but I am not joking when I say the cashew salsa here is dangerously hot! Even my hardcore Mexican spice lover friends agree it's intense! Try a dot first, if you smear it all over your quesadilla you might not be able to handle it! read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - I believe I ordered the LARGE quesadilla / sword? - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They were recommended to me by a friend and they did not disappoint. I got the machete with steak and my kids got steak tacos. I asked for the meat to be cooked to perfection and they delivered within it hesitation. The ingredients and salsa are fresh and great quality. I highly recommend them because of great service and excellent food read more

I was starving when I hit this spot so I'm guessing is aiight........ Not much flavor...but when you hungry you hungry

I'm between 3-3.5 stars. Place is pretty bare looking. I wished the menu was a bit more descriptive. Next time I'll try and load up the extra and eat it that way. We ordered a nopales, pork skin with red sauce and lomo. I didn't try the nopales, but I would order the lomo again. I will return to give others a try. Also, why aren't those Mexican Coke ever that cold? read more

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I'll go ahead and say it, these are probably the best quesadillas in Chicago. Not because they're soooo big but because the flavor is amazing! If you like spicy, get the hottest sauce but be careful it's deadly! They let you grab three toppings, usually get the tinga de pollo, flor de calabaza and chicharron rojo. I wish I could eat one everyday! read more

Today I went with the Machete jr. mine filled with the rajas poblanas and the chicharron prensado, green sauce. any filling option is fantastic and delicious. A great variety of Mexican sodas as well as aguas frescas like horchata and Jamaica. I highly recommend this place. Friendly service and staff. They also offer burritos and bowls and dessert .the flan is very delicious! read more

I wanted a spot that had handmade tortillas...this place is it!! I ordered the machete junior with chicken and it was delicious and affordable! read more

Machetes quesadillas is a copy of las quecas Same but double quesadilla Same guisados same salsas Not impres Plain space tables chairs Large trays for a big quesadilla I will not miss it You forget to make red onion super spicy that's it read more

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It has been a while since the last time Me and my Wife were there, we really love that place, miss those Yummy machetes... Soon we'll be there.... read more

Delicious quesadillas! didn't know they had Chicharron prensado and cochinita definitely trying them next time and then I might give it a 5 star read more

The Machete Birría was one of the most delicious things I've ever ate. Came with a cup of consommé. Could easily feed two people. Definitely recommend this spot! read more

My favorite spot for quesadillas I had a steak one and another of al pastor for some reason for me the al pastor was the best one, their green hot sauce has some guac careful its spicy but really good of course if you want that added kick to your quesadilla. read more

This place has really good food but if you decide to do take out they charge you for the salsa. I was quoted 55 cents a container. Who does that ? The steak quesadillas are the best ones the others fall a bit short. The food is good but i guess they really want you to eat here. The decor is ok but parking is a bit of a hassle as the restaurant sits right on archer. I will try to continue to support this business ,but when you nickel and dime your customers it leaves a bad taste in their mouth. read more

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Fiiiiiiiiirst!!!! Well, Yelpers, I done visited this place after driving by last week and seeing the hilarious sign hanging outside in a neighborhood I usually associated with the other love of my cultural life: all things Polish. Not too often you have a Polish funeral home across the street from a Mexican ice cream joint and a quesadilla hot spot! Parking was a tad hard to find as it was rush hour. Holy crap I forgot what Archer Ave. traffic was like during that 4-6pm rush. Whewwww! So once that was sorted out, we had the pleasure of looking at the wall mounted menu as two very genteel and polite ladies allowed us to peruse the shop and ask questions. We had no idea what was in store for us. I ordered the Huitlocoche and Rajas con Queso Machete quesadilla, which translates into 20 inches of cheese and veggies with a small salad bar for you to add onions, lettuce, and mild-white-people-friendly all the way to my-butt-is-going-to-hurt-after-this-isn't-it? super hot salsa. We of course, being ever ready brought wine to quench our thirst and spite the sala gods. Franzia is heaven sent, am I right or what?! So, yeah two long machetes and a nice size veggie and squash flower salad later we just sat around laughing and letting all the goodness we consumed work its way down the 'ol GI tract. MMM...MMM..MMM...I kinda wish SPW was there to have enjoyed it with us ( :_ ( ) as we were laughing our asses off and even took a picture for their Facebook at the maitre's request. Sure, us having fun and enjoying your food? Why the heck not?! They have a wide variety of toppings, veggie and meats, except you won't find menudo on the menu as one smart ass came in asking for this evening. But what we had was quite tasty and well prepared. The ladies and the back kitchen staff were plenty friendly and I will stop by next time I have to attend a Polish wake across the street, or sooner really, cuz this is the only place that I know of that has these giant quesadillas! Wooooot! read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - All veggie goodness laid out on 20 inches of homemade tortilla and some of the spiciest salsa I've tasted in a while! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My fishing buddy told me about this place.He told me I HAAAD TO try them.Finally made it over here.And he was right.These machetes are definitely delicious not to mention BIG.I went with the BIGGEST ONE cause Im a big eater.Lets just say Im not a small portion guy.And for $11 this monstrosity certainly did the job.I also ordered a cafe de olla which has a hint of cinnamon in it.Hit the spot on a below zero Chicago day thats for sure.Really enjoyed the salsa station they have.Tried four different salsa.My 2 favorites were the cacahuate salsa(peanut) and the avocado salsa.These salsas are DEFINITELY authentic Mexican salsas.And the giant tortillas are hechas a mano(made by hand) in the traditional Mexican way.Im 100% Mexican and I had never heard of machetes to be quite honest.After doing my research I discovered that machetes are a popular street food in Mexico City.My family is from Durango and Zacatecas so it didnt surprise me that I had never heard of them with me being from Chicago and all.Lucky for us Chicago is a WORLD CLASS CITY with WORLD CLASS CUISINE!!! I definitely recommend trying their machetes.Place is rather small.Its a hole in wall type of place.Thumbs up!!! read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - Love their Machetes!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A friend of mine tagged in on this place on fb and I love big giant quesadillas (that's what she said) so I had to try it out. I had the chicharrón one and omg. Heaven in my mouth. My bf had tinga and he said he would have liked more tinga but I think he's crazy. We took it to go because there was no available tables and I was hangry. Ain't nobody got time for that. Prices are great also. So I would have given 5 stars but there are some things that definitely need improvement. 1. They need a number plan for the tables. I got there and was waiting for a table. Then someone got up and a lady, who got there after me, ran to the table and sat her fat ass down. Not cool. I feel a one day a fight is going to go down. I am sick or else I would have punched her face. 2. The trash can is located next to where they put the quesadillas waiting to go out to the tables. That's a major no no to me 3. Wait time is a little long but they're made fresh and it was a Sunday afternoon so that's expected. 4. I saw the cooks drinking pop out in the open. Cross contamination people. 5. If someone has to go to the bathroom they pass the stove where they cook. This possibly can't be safe or clean. read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - Delicious! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Really tasty food! We took a while to eat it so it was cold but good nonetheless! Will be going back soon

I wish there was a location by my house because WOW!!!! Its a small but cute and clean place. The menu is pretty much self-explanatory so its just a matter of what you are craving for on your huge quesadilla. I love the fact that they offer a topping bar so after your food comes off the grill, you have the option of putting your choice of sauce and topping on it.The quesadillas comes in different sizes so don't assume you just have to order the big one but if you have a party of 2 you can get about a good 4-5 tacos out of it when you split the huge one. Staff was friendly and accommodating as well. read more

We went to this place months ago and this review is definitely long overdue. We were intrigued by the name of the spot and we really love quesadillas and knowing that they have big quesadillas we did not hesitate and try it. It was our first time and the staffs are really nice who gave us recommendations. An order of a quesadilla was really big that can fit to two person and it is perfect for my sister and I. It was super quick and for the very first time we were really surprised to see a quesadilla that big served to us. Honestly, it was good but not that really good. What I mean is that, everything in it is kind of fresh and well-seasoned and tastes good especially the salsas and the steak and asada in it however, it is not the quesadilla that we expected. It was good no doubt and the price is fair and reasonable but I still prefer the usual quesadilla than this big, maybe it is because my first time to eat it but when it comes to the taste it is fine but definitely not something special. Still, this place is a nice spot and if you wanted some unique and different food like they have then this spot been for you. read more

Came here on a busy Sunday walked up to place my to go order, I ordered 4 Machetes 3 steak and one chicken. They also had jamaica so I ordered a medium one. The restaurant was small and quaint. It was busy for a Sunday, I noticed a small area with fixings to add to your food while dining in. I was informed that my toppings would be separate and placed into my to-go bag. Once I had the chicken and im guessing since I did not state which chicken I wanted my machete was half shredded chicken marinated in red sauce and half a kind of ground chicken which both was good and it allowed me to taste both. My friends had the steak, they were not to descriptive but said it was tasty and they would be back. All in all it was a very good meal, but i like all things mexican. read more

This place is super chill, The lady at the counter was super cool. It feels like I traveled to Mexico when I'm inside. read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - This place is super chill... It feels like I'm eating in Mexico. The people are nice and the foo was good. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Let's start off by saying this place would be a perfect 5 stars. but simply because of the parking situation I had to put a 4 star review. You gotta find parking right off Archer and sometimes it gets hectic during rush hour. But other than that, the food was phenomenal. Even when the place is busy it would not take more than 10 minutes for your food to reach your table. And the coffee is to die for, I highly recommend it with Mexican bread... read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - Taste reminds me of Mexico - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Poor customer service. They need to really learn how to talk to incoming customers properly and not completely ignore them. This isn't the first time, but the second time. read more

Great place! Very structured setup very simple yet delicious menu! Salsas are a big deal to me they have to have a nice kick and loads of flavor and this place has both! I'll definitely be back for more. read more

As sterling as the reviews of the Machetes Big Quesadilla are, they cannot do it justice. As simple as the food is, it is exponentially more delicious. I came here last week and ordered a quesadilla with huitlacoche. The cook measured out a ball of corn masa, pressed the ball into what would become a very tasty tortilla, sprinkled on some cheese, spread some huitlacoche on the cheese, folded the tortilla, and then served up the epitome of delicious. I drove away happy. Then I circled the block, came back and did it all over again. It was just that good. The only drawback is that I have to wait until Friday to return. Do yourself a favor and go. read more

We really enjoyed our meal last night for dinner. There was an option to get a smaller quesadilla but we both wanted a jumbo one to ourselves. I had steak while my boyfriend had the chipotle chicken, both were really tasty and they were made with cheese and then you can add the other things at the salad bar. I wish things were more labeled so were would have been more aware of what sauces were available but there was also a language barrier because it was our first time there so we had no idea what we were doing. But it was still a good experience and our quesadilla was very enjoyable. We also garb a drink each had a jumbo and surprisingly the horchata was just perfect. It did not have such a strong cinnamon flavoring compared to other places. The pricing was pretty reasonable as well. We will definitely be back! read more

It's my 2nd time coming here. Let me start off by saying that the staff is very nice and the place is clean although small. I've been to las Quecas before and to another quesadilla spot nearby (I can't think of the name), so I was a little hesitant to try this place because the other 2 weren't that great in my opinion. Let's move on to the quesadilla. The tortilla is very flavorful. I ordered the machete and you're able to put 2 fillings in there. I had 1/2 with chorizo and papa, the other half with pork skin in read sauce. I also had a machete jr with steak filling; all were delicious! Last time I came I had the shredded beef and chorizo with potatoes. The machete is HUGE! The Machete Jr is still big in my opinion. Overall I highly recommend that you try this spot. I'll be back to try new fillings in the near future read more

It is amaaaaaaaaziiiiinnng. Go if you like humongo delicious, quesadillas with flamin hot salsa...and if you're vegetarian and a drinker you're in luck. BYOB plus multiple veggie options. Liquor store next door and free street parking! read more

Machetes Big Quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois