Mary's Taqueria is a shining light in the Pilsen community. The people who work there are saints and atmosphere is wonderful. They've got it all. Good food and plenty of supplies to stock up on if you're short on something. read more

Tried the steak and al pastor tacos. Delicious. The flavor of both was really good!!!! read more

Mary's Taqueria - Steak and al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

[ FOOD ] Grabbed an asada burrito and al pastor taco. I can't say it's the best but it was surprisingly pretty good. The burrito is not the biggest but it was pretty tasty. It would be better if they added some pineapple pieces to the al pastor taco. The meats are well seasoned and they crisp up the tortillas. [ SERVICE ] Good service, just order, sit down, and they will serve you your food. [ PLACE ] The restaurant has very home-y mom and pop vibes with random liquor store items for sale in addition to a few tables to dine in. It's kind of in a random spot because the entire block is just a bunch of houses so I can't imagine the restaurant would get very busy. [ VERDICT ] I would definitely come back. The food is good and it's a convenient spot for some mexican food after shopping at 88 Marketplace. They should really put prices up tho on their menu. read more

Mary's Taqueria - asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a gem... Warm chips I mean what else can you say! The green Avocado salsa is delicious. Pastor & steak tacos is what I've been having here & a steak torta! Can't go wrong! read more

Immediately when I walked in, I didn't see any prices so I asked if there was a menu. This is because I only had limited money to spend and wanted to know what I could order. Obviously. A large woman at the counter responded "No we don't have prices, what do you need prices for?" I was just smiling the whole time with how ridiculous that answer was. Then she mentions their system is down so they are only taking cash. I then ask how much each thing was. Since there was a person waiting behind me who knew what he wanted, I let him go in front. Then I see he orders and pays through zelle. So then I ask "Did he just zelle you?" And she lies and says no. Then he comes back and says "It went through" The woman was rude from the jump for no reason and lost this person's business read more

My friends choose this place for lunch We order torta,burrito ,sopes, rice and tacos and of course mexican coca cola and sidral munder Order in the counter and they will bring your meal to the table Was pretty good See you next time read more

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Love this hidden gem! Great food, service and ambiance! Love the burritos, tostados and jalapeño salsa and chips.

Rude service and up charge for using a credit/debit without letting you know. Cashiers response to me asking about the up charge was "there is signs everywhere". read more

The food was charged al la cart. We ordered a catering tray of chicken fajitas. We had to pay for shells, the rice, beans, and the sauces. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant that separates all of the above. Disgraceful. I won't be going back. read more

The food itself was good. No complaints with that. Everything was fresh. The meat in the tacos were tender. I wish I tried this place pre-Covid. Despite a clear sign to wear a mask, there was a gentleman that walks in with his shirt pulled up as his mask completely ignoring the sign at the front entrance. The gentleman was in the restaurant for at least 5 minutes and the workers didn't say anything until I pointed him out. What's the point of having your signs if you're not going to enforce your rules? Safety isn't a priority for the customers here, just their workers. Even as I'm literally writing this review, another gentleman walks in doing the same thing. The workers don't say anything to this time despite standing inches away from the counter. They only spoke up before because I said something. This place is a complete joke. I don't care how good your food is. It all means nothing if safety isn't a priority and taken seriously. What a complete mess! read more

Mary's Taqueria - Convenient store/ taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Burritos are fire!!! Guacamole was so fresh, sauces are on point. Everything we got was good. Mary was so kind and cute (i think that was her) read more

Small place, not the best place for dine in, but not terrible. I've eaten here a couple of times and never been really impressed nor disgusted. Just kinda so so. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but I only love a couple blocks away so when I'm hungry and lazy I might stop in. Their meat is pretty greasy and today all of my food was WAY top salty. I don't remember that being an issue before, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt this time. The food was served incredibly fast and the staff is friendly enough. All in All just a meh experience. read more

This place is awesome. They were closing for the nite, an still took care of my wife & aunts meal. I wish i took pics, but the food is the bomb! Very flavorful, cooked well. Chairs & seating make it a personal spot to eat & enjoy. read more

Super fast and tasty! Got a chicken and steak taco + chips and salsa and I was full and happy!

Kinda disappointing to be honest... Y'all bamboozled me with the 4.5 star rating. By no means was the food terrible, but I've for sure had better. Anyways, we were in the area doing some shopping when we decide to hang around the area to grab Mexican food for lunch. A quick Yelp review and boom something cheap and nearby... Mary's Taqueria! Definitely a hole in the wall sort of spot. Kinda looks like someone's house converted into part mini convenience store and part taqueria. No problem finding free street parking nearby. Huge sign from the front and being located on the corner of the intersection makes this an easy spot to find. Once in, you make your way to the back to order to go if you like or you can take a seat and a waitress will bring you menus. I ended up ordering a carne asada burrito, an al pastor taco, and a large horchata. Initially, when the food came out it definitely looked legit. But taste-wise, I've definitely had better. First ate the al pastor taco, which I found to be overly greasy. Next moved onto the asada burrito. While it does look big in size, it's mostly filled with lettuce which gives it it's deceiving size. The carne asada itself was kind meh, and definitely over board on the cheese & sour cream. Horchata was solid and I also did enjoy their green and red salsa which were in these easy squeeze bottles. No issues dousing eat bite with more and more salsa. Bring cash if you want to avoid the $1 fee on credit and debit charges. This is on of those spots where I can't complain the food is horrible but definitely not a spot I'd bother to come back for. 'Til next time! 85/365 read more

Mary's Taqueria - Al pastor taco, carne asada burrito, & large horchata! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We stopped by on a Friday night to check out Mary's. I wanted to see how things were since the last time I visited. The place has revamped the menu (also the prices) and the entire establishment. It looks more like a restaurant and less like a convenience store. They enlarged the kitchen area, the seating area, and reduced the size of the convenience store area. Its a lot brighter and I love the new construction of the floors and space. Sadly, with any restaurant remodel comes an increase with prices. The 3 taco dinner with rice and beans is now $8.99. The guacamole is now $5.49 and the cost per taco is about $2.09. We dined in and service was great and so was the ambiance. It was really comfortable for us eating there. The quality of the food was also very good. I'd say I'd definitely come back! read more

I recently moved to the neighborhood and was looking for a regular spot to order from. I came across this place and checked it out; food is great! Store is so cute, nice set up... buttttttt the girl in the front seemed like she rather be anywhere else but there. I gave her the benefit of Doubt that maybe she was having a bad day the first time I went in, but it's been 4 times and still the same attitude. I love that's a family own business, but just having to deal with her doesn't make it a great full great experience! read more

Best street tacos in the city!! Steak tacos are ridiculously good and delicious. Rice is cooked to perfection every time I go, which is on a weekly basis for the last 5 years. read more

Whoa! Talk about a hidden gem! Just get Al pastor ANYTHING and FISH TACOS. Enough said. They warm the corn tortillas for the tacos and the bread for the torta is fluffy and soft, yet crispy on the outside. SUPER NOM. Horchata is decent, not too sweet. Sad face that they charge for salsa and chips, but make sure to ask for the sauces when your food arrives! I asked for "hot sauce" and they brought me the red and green squirt bottles :). We also opted for cheese fries instead too :) Drooling thinking about them tacos again... will be back!! read more

Mary's Taqueria - Fish taco: delicious and crispy Al pastor taco: Best al pastor I've had in a long time! Chicken taco: meh very average - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were new to Pilsen area and found this little gem!!! Love EVERYTHING!! The food, service and ambiance!!

Get the dinner taco if you're hungry. Super filling. I recommend the asado, chorizo, and tripa tacos. They all tasted great. Will be coming back. UPDATE 11/12/17 (re: catering) I ordered catering about a week ago for my daughter's party yesterday. We chose the per person option which came with everything. Food was phenomenal. Our guests really enjoyed the tacos. Will be doing catering with them in the future. read more

Mary's Taqueria - asado, chorizo, and tripas tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

All I have to say is that the tacos are delicious!!! The chips and salsa were also very good. I highly recommend you try this place out!

I have no complaints. I was craving some authentic Mexican food and found a hole-in-the-wall kind of place that satisfies that. Not the best I've had but on par with authentic flavors. A plus is that it's very easy to find free street parking too. read more

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Finally stopped in here after hearing great things for years about the joint! Standard menu with Tacos/ Burritos/ Tortas, Etc... you know the drill. They also have authentic platillos as well as some specials every day! Just tried Asada Tacos traditional style with Salsa Verde. One thing I noticed is that they are very small with very little onion or cilantro, but just enough. The steak is GREAT as far as quality & flavor goes I don't think I have found a better place. The Salsa Verde was weak and watery so maybe go with the red? I'll be back for that famed Al Pastor at some point! Good spot to stop for lunch off the beaten path/ lots of seating inside & parking outside. Talk later? read more

Consistently good food and friendly staff. It's a small hole in the wall type place with a few tables and some grocery supplies. Try it out.

I love Mary's their tacos are tasty and the guac is awesome. Perfect little restaurant to grab a quick tasty lunch or dinner. I have been eating here for over 6 years and its still great. read more

Food is amazing! My favorite is the chicken burrito right now, still gotta explore the menu more. Service is excellent too, nice and friendly! If you're passing by on your way home from work, being located right near I-90, I would definitely recommend grabbing something. read more

Not bad - just not memorable. I had the "taco dinner" for $8.99. 3 tacos of your choosing (I went with pollo, pastor, and carne) and some rice and beans. The rice and beans were a little skimpy in my opinion. The pastor and carne tacos were decent but the pollo was just all around disappointing. Cute joint, good prices, nice people. The $1 credit card surcharge was a little excessive considering the pricepoint of the food here. Bring cash! read more

Mary's Taqueria - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Was just there recently for my first visit. Tried calling in advance to order and have ready for me to pick-up; but, despite them being open, the phone ringing and ringing, no one picked up and ultimately told me that my call could not be completed. I went there regardless and glad I did. I ordered tacos only: chicken, carne asada and chile relleno. I am not a big fan of cilantro and onion, so ordered with lettuce, tomato and cheese (on chicken and carne asada tacos only), along with an order of rice. Overall, everything was very good, with a couple caveats: the carne asada had a very good taste; however, found lots of fatty/chewy pieces which I had to spit out and that would not make me order them again. The chile relleno did not have any sauce on the taco and thought it was going to be bland. Because I am not a big fan of super salty, I was able to taste the pepper and the cheese - had a nice, subtle spice to it. The chicken tacos I most definitely would get again! I got both the salsa verde and the salsa roja. Both were watery; yet surprisingly tasty with the roja being the much spicier of the two. As for the rice, they add corn and possibly other veggies, which isn't a problem for me. Rice was cooked exactly as I like it - I'd get the rice again. I'm definitely a fan. I will be going back to try other dishes. I cannot believe they've been open for 8-9 years and I am just having Mary's for the first time. They have a small store-like area, so if you are in need of some basic items, you may find them there while you are waiting for your food. read more

4.5 Stars? Mary's must have a cult following of locals who grew up eating there & are now blinded by nostalgia. Everything is ok, but literally every other taco spot in the area is as good or better. Doesn't help that they nickel & dime for lettuce & any other add on. read more

Nice little taqueria that also serves as a mini convenience store.The food is always good and hits the spot.I work in the area.So glad Mary's is walking distance from my work.I can also walkin and purchase a soup container full of salsa or jus taco meat so we can make our own tacos for lunch.Need an avocado??? Just stop in to Mary's and they got your back.I brought perch chowder to work the other day for my coworkers and I didnt have time to stop and buy crackers to eat with the chowder.I walked over to Mary's in HOPES that there would be crackers.And LO AND BEHOLD,there was!!!! YAAAAAAY!!! Saved the day!!! Thank you!!!! Needless to say,I am a fan.Not a fancy place.But good food at a decent price and our littke neighborhood gem!! I am a regular diner/shopper and will continue to be. read more

We had the Tampiquena! It was fabulous with well seasoned steak, napolitos with just the right bite, rice and beans. And 4 salsas with perfectly fried chips! Well done! Coming back today for Mexican breakfast! read more

Just left this and I would just like to thank for the hearty serving of old and spoiled steak in my tacos need I say more star is for location read more

The tacos were very good especially the lengua and al pastor. i took one star off because they do not offer complimentary chips and salsa especially when other competitors offer them for free and the other competitors menu items are less expensive. also i would suggest to the staff that when a customer is ordering tripa tacos that ask if they want the tripa regular or dorada, this would prevent customers from accidentally ordering wrong item read more

I absolutely love this place! They're doing a really good job with COVID 6 feet apart measurements and making sure everyone has a mask on! This is my go to spot for Mexican breakfast and tacos. They're a small business with lots of Mexican food options and usually have specials of the day. I love their burritos and cheese fries! read more

Go somewhere else for the burrito. The burrito looks a bit smaller in size. Not as thick filling as before. Only beans, steak and cilantro in this one. For the cost of $5.29, may have to find another place. read more

This place is a great little find. Authentic, divey, and reasonably priced. I really enjoy the mom and pop atmosphere here. Had the guacamole and chips, huevos ranchero with corn tortillas and my wife had the beef plate with rice and beans. Everything was prepared quickly and the place was friendly. There's plenty of free parking on the street. I'm a fan. read more

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Best Mexican food I've had in years. Pastor taco was killer and Mexican eggs for breakfast were fantastic. Home made tortilla chips to top it off. Can't miss on the food. read more

Mary's Taqueria - Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I wouldn't be able to survive without this establishment. No better tacos in Chicago.

I have been in a few times and always get great service. It always comes out quick and tasty. There is a Salsa Verde that is amazing, it is creamy and should be bought for every meal. It is an amazing addition for just dipping chips or putting it on your burrito. Speaking of Burritos the pastor is my jam, and can't get myself to order anything different, but there menu has everything. It's a little difficult to figure out what they have online with the lack of a website, but don't let it turn you off it is worth the trip I promise. Side note there is a little grocery section and they have these little cookies called Sponch that have marshmallows and some jam. Never would have thought about trying it, but luckily I did. read more