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    Meson Del Taco Express

    3.8 (85 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    It was supposed to be a tostada - gross!
    Janay G.

    I ordered $60 worth of food and when I opened the ONE piece of food for me it was disgusting. They didn't even bother to package it correctly. They wrapped it in aluminum foil and dumped all the salsa cups on top of it. I unwrapped it and the cheese was stuck to the top of the foil and the tortillas were soggy. When I called to complained they told me to complain to door dash. No interest in making it right. I will NOT be ordering from them again- not because of the mistake, because of the way I was spoken to by the manager and her lack of interest in keeping a customer that has ordered from them over 30 times since they've been open.

    Steak Gorditas. Very dry

    No tables for dine in so that was a shocker considering they advertise dine-in. They still have their plastic covid wall up between you and the cashier which makes it hard to order / hear. Chicken Meat is seasoned pretty well but they put so much sour cream you can hardly taste the meat in the burritos. Wife got the steak Taco dinner. Mediocre at best. The steak was very unseasoned. Rice was super super bland. The beans were interesting but not horrible. Also tried their Steak Gorditas but they were super dry. Had to dip in salsa to make it edible Took a lot longer than expected to cook. Not the best but in a pinch it'll do. Lots of better Mexican restaurants Staff seems like they have an attitude and not the friendliest.

    Best tacos
    Ana V.

    It's absolutely my favorite place to get tacos. I can't imagine going anywhere else. They are hands down the best

    Cheese Enchiladas Verdes
    Derrik B.

    After living in the neighborhood for a year, we finally found ourselves ordering from this place. I have been going to Nottoli and Sons for a while and Meson Del Taco Express is just a block down from there. The menu was exciting with the option for a chimichanga or plenty of tacos, and we went enchiladas verde with cheese, chili relleno, and three tilapia tacos served with Spanish rice and beans and a choice of three salsas. The red salsa was wonderful, juicy and flavorful - the verde was sweet and spot on - and the last salsa was cilantro free with a little heat. The size of the fish portion was huge and marinated very well, delicious and filling! The enchiladas were top notch with so much cheese you could mistake one single enchilada for a slice of Lous pizza - so much cheese pull on these enchiladas! There was a slight seasoning on top of the dish that made it unique and set the dish into a higher level. Last, the relleno was filling - a large portion topped with sauce, peppers and tortillas on the side. Definitely a new go to spot!

    Chilaquiles
    Dalia D.

    Doesnt look like much when you walk pass. Another Chicago taco shop? WRONG. I live literally across the street and thank heaven for it coz these are some fire ass Mexican food. I've had their el pastor tacos, no onion or cilantro, FIRE. Right now I'm eating their chilaquiles and them boys are HOT. And so delicious. They didn't get all cheap with the cheese either and plenty of sour cream on the salad! Do not snooze on this place.

    Bad avocado they charge $.75 for each

    It's a no for me Dawg. Meat was hard, charge extra for some blackened avocado, and the interior just makes me uncomfortable. I'd rather be overcharged somewhere I know the food is quality.

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    Good is always amazing here . The meat is well seasoned and the service is excellent and fast .

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    Amazing local taco place! Everything is so fresh and delicious! They have a full menu. Right now it's still only takeout.

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    Mason Del Taco has the best steak burrito. I love their horchata as well. I am so happy they are in my neighborhood.

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    Xangaritto continues to be a beacon of delicious food and friendly hospitality. They switched…read moreowners about a year ago and the beginning was a little rocky but today was an amazing experience. I love coming here for the tampiquena and the enchiladas. The tamipquena is marinated in something delicious, pretty sure it includes adobo chiles, making the tamipquena flavorful and tender. The enchiladas have some of the best sauces. We especially love then poblano sauce on the chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas have some tender chicken and the sauce is slightly spicy and creamy. Everyone is super friendly, the waiting staff and chef take pride in their work and it shows. I continue to strongly recommend this place for a delicious dinner out. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It s a cozy elevated escape.

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    We're from LA, and this is our daughter's favorite Mexican restaurant near the loop after her four…read moreyears at SAIC. She was very excited for us to try it out. We arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night and the place was packed. We only had to wait 10-15 minutes, which passed quickly with the live Mariachi music. The food came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. We got: - Margaritas -- piña mezcal, passion fruit and pepino. They were good but a little small for the price. - Pozole Pipian -- It has a verde base that's very light. Something that makes it unique is chicharrones on top. My daughter prefers pork over the chicken. - Carnitas Huarache -- good flavors but probably my least favorite of the meal. - Asada Torta -- this was my favorite dish of the night. The bread was really light and the meat wasn't tough at all. For dessert we got the churritos and Mexican bread pudding. Both were good but nothing special. All in all a great meal.

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    Food - pork tacos - excellent execution of tender pork belly. Every piece was so succulent and…read morefull of crisy pork goodness. Warm, homemade tortillas added to the perfect bite on top of flavor town green tomatillo salsa. The black beans was a good balance the rich pork flavors. Also, if the standard salsa was room tamed for.your liking; they have a good habanero salsa for the asking. Maybe too much foe most. Dessert- ice cream with fudge.. Great tasting of vanilla and chocolate, but wasnt quite over the top. The ice cream was nice and thick, but was a bit gritty for ice cream at an upscale place. Partly why I couldnt give it a perfect score. Service - attentive and intuitive. The waiter seems to know what we like and need without asking too much. Spicy pineapple Cocktail- good, strong, but not great. Couldn't really taste any pineapple. Cleanliness- clean and organized. Cost - affordable for special occasion. Restroom - fancy and clean. Ambiance - warm and relaxing, but a bit cheap with the vinyl or cheap wood veneer tables.

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    Meson Del Taco Express - mexican - Updated May 2026

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