Looking for authentic mouthwatering Mexican food? They have you covered. Every dish is Inspired by traditional recipes from Puebla and very delicious. My personal favorite is the steak tacos with freshly sliced avocado. You can eat in or carry out and the staff is very friendly. They also recently updated the interior with a vibrant mural and quotes. read more

Good breakfast burrito that contained rice, beans, egg, cheese and avocado, so was very filling. At about $9, this is the way to start your day. read more

My Little Kitchen - Breakfast Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

This is a very small restaurant (hence - Little Kitchen) that must do a lot of takeout since there were three tables in the restaurant. Fortunately, there was a table open when we arrived. We were greeted right away with an enthusiastic hello. They have a large menu for such a small place. Around the table we ordered chips and salsa, nachos, taquitos, and huaraches. We'd never had huaraches before so this was new to us. Everything was good. Portion sizes were large and everything was fresh and tasty. Kudos to the staff for ensuring we enjoyed ourselves and had great food. read more

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I was so excited to try this spot based on the review. I placed a pickup order. I was very disappointed with the steak taco, rice, and beans. The steak taco was tough and bland. Rice was dry and tasteless. The beans were very bland and tasted like they were out of a can. But the pastor was amazing. If I'm craving tacos and can't make it to my favorite spot in Chicago, I'll come back for the pastor and to try other items. I love supporting local businesses, especially mom-and-pop shops. read more

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I placed a to-go order from My Little Kitchen and tried the chicken tinga taco and the steak torta. The total came out to around $20 with tax, which felt a bit steep considering the portion sizes. The chicken tinga taco was flavorful and satisfying--definitely the highlight of the order. The steak torta, on the other hand, was a bit of a letdown. While it had tasty elements like guacamole, grilled cheese, and jalapeños, it seriously lacked steak. For a steak torta, there was very little actual steak, and what was there got lost in the mix of everything else. That said, the flavor overall was solid. The red salsa had a nice kick and tied things together well. I'd consider giving them another try, but I'd hope for better value and balance in the ingredients next time. read more

My Little Kitchen - Steak torta - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Very good, simple hearty food. Comfortable, small dining area. Seems to be 50%+ takeout cost but we are there and were treated well by the owner? Not much Mexican food around here, don't you have the itch, this is the place to come. Prices are fair. Portions are generous. read more

We walked here. The place is darling. We started with chicken mole enchiladas. Now we're ordering chicken burritos . The staff are sweet as can be and it is authentic and cozy . Tiny place with 5 tables and can seat 14 people . Portions are normal . I prefer very large lol We will be back. read more

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Love this place !!! Family run- great food! We order at least every other week and have never had an issue. They are fantastic and always smiling :) read more

Very, very good place. Mole and fajitas were delicious! Small but clean and Marcellena runs a great operation. BUENO!

This is a hidden gem in a strip mall with just a few tables. The owners are delightful and aim to please. You cannot beat their tacos and chicken mole enchiladas! The food is freshly cooked and prepared with care. Don't miss it if you are west on Dempster in Skokie! read more

We had food from My Little Kitchen for a work event. All of the tacos were individually wrapped. I thought the beans were good, the guacamole was fresh and tasty. The shrimp (fried) tacos were good, with a nice amount of shrimp as well as the traditional onions and cilantro. The pastor tacos were ok, filled with a lot of meat although I found it dry. I thought each taco was a good portion. Overall I found the food tasty, although I would want to either eat in (sounds like it is a small place), or order a combination of food to go. I'll have to visit My Little Kitchen in person. read more

My Little Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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I wanted to like this spot more than I did. I have been looking for another Mexican restaurant for carryout- saw this had good reviews and was worth checking out. Its really tiny and located in a strip mall with plenty of parking. It has about 2-3 tables inside, but is really setup for carryout. We ordered a steak taco plate and chicken enchiladas with a side of tomato/lettuce. These dishes both came with rice and beans. The enchiladas are all mole sauce (no verde, red sauce etc) you are only able to choose the meat option, but cant mix and match meats like other places allow. The mole chicken enchilada itself was pretty good. The mole sauce has a deep slightly spicy flavor that goes well with the shredded chicken. I asked for extra cheese on top, which Im glad I did. I also added sour cream from my fridge when I got home as nothing was included. What completely fell short was the rice and beans. Main issue was lack of flavor and dry- So much so my boyfriend grabbed seasoning from the cabinet to add to it. Unfortunately, the pic looks better than how it actually tasted flavor wise. My boyfriend did say his steak tacos were good, but with all the mexican restaurant options in the chicagoland area I wouldnt go out of my way to go back. Overall experience 3/5. read more

My Little Kitchen - Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Poblano with Chicken and Rice and Beans. Side of Lettuce and tomato. - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

I was led to this place by fellow Yelpers... We ordered steak tacos, shrimp tacos, and fish tacos. Family likes it a lot so we will return. The shrimp and fish tacos were tasty and addictive. Rice was fluffy and had perfect texture. Their salsa isn't watered down so that good. Price is high compared to driving a few minutes to the other taco joins in Roger's Park. However, it's made up by better food and not watered down salsa. So you get better food here. Bonus that Chocolate Shoppe Ice Cream is a few doors down.. love! Update: Today we had Chile Relleno meal and a steak burrito. Chile Relleno came with rice and beans. It was stuffed with a good amount cheese and the sauce had a homemade feel. The dinner was yummy. Son likes the steak burrito over the steak tacos he had the other week. I have yet to try the steak options. I'm sure they are good as so far everything has been. The owners are very nice and friendly. They are not stingy with their salsa. So bonus points for that. Note: They close at 8pm read more

My husband and I just had dinner there for the first time. Tacos were good. My husband said the chile rellenos were the best he ever had. Not much ambiance. Basically a storefront in a strip mall. But the prices were reasonable and service was friendly. read more

Few words describe how much i love coming here on Tuesdays. Everything here is delicious and perfect. Wonderful and kind owners and staff. Small and cozy place to get a fantastic meal :) read more

We loved our first visit here. This time, I had the fried fish taco again and it's wonderful!

03/15/22 - My wife, brother in law & I were looking for a a Mexican restaurant (Taco Tuesday) to grab a bite to eat in the area near Old Orchard Theater as we were going to go there to see the new Batman movie. We found My Little Kitchen in a strip mall @ 4031 W Dempster Avenue in Skokie. We were the only people eating in the restaurant as they had a very small dining room. They seemed to do a fairly brisk carry out as several people came in and took their order to go. We all ordered a 3 taco dinners, 2 pastor orders & 1 asada order. As usual the meals came w/rice & beans. No tortilla chips or salsa w/the meal. (Bummer) The woman that took our order was non existent after we placed the order. She disappeared into the back room & we had to call her to come back out. The sad part is that Mexican restaurants are a dime a dozen. Unfortunately neither the food or the service was anything that would make us want us to come back. The tacos were dry w/very little seasoning, the corn tortillas were also dry & didn't seem very fresh. The beans were pretty good but the rice was bland. read more

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Such an amazingly delicious hidden gem! Tinga tacos are so good, nor spicy which is how I prefer them. Super reasonable pricing and very sweet woman taking the orders and possibly cooking as well. Don't miss out on this place, it's no frills and limited seating but really solid mexican food that I will keep coming back for. You don't expect places like this to exist in the burbs but so glad I found it! read more

My Little Kitchen - a woman behind the counter - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Carryout taqueria with a few tables for those needing a place to grab a bite. Contrary to the many high starred reviews I found the food to be average and bland. Though their salsas are hot and hottest, woo! Pricing is affordable and your carryout bag will have weight. Based on reviews, our lunch group tried the shrimp, al pastor and beef in tacos and burritos. The shrimp is breaded and fried but with all the sauces the breading falls apart into mush. The shrimp should be tossed in marinade and fried without any breading. IMO. It's fresh and should be enjoyed in that state. Other proteins are prepared well done and the seasoning is just, meh. Burritos have rice in them if you appreciate a filling meal. In the burbs taquerias are few and have quite a distance between them. So you'll remember the standouts. read more

Amazing service, the owner is so sweet. The food is even better! Thank you for a great lunch, we will definitely be back! Oh, also very knowledgeable about gluten free! The tacos and nachos are both gluten free (and to die for). read more

My Little Kitchen - Tinga nachos and pastor tacos w/ amazing horchata - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Cute little restaurant you feel you're eating at a relatives. Staff is so welcoming and kind. Food is delicious. I drive 25 minutes to pick up dinner here and it's worth every minute. A+ read more

SOOOO GOOOOD!! I've gotten the breaded chicken torta three times now, and every time it gives me life back into my body. Lol, but seriously its tasty and fresh. :) the owner is the sweetest and the tacos were good too! read more

My Little Kitchen - Breaded Chicken Torta - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Our go to Mexican restaurant in the Skokie area. The mole enchiladas are flavorful with a decent spice level. Setup as a takeout place with a few seats while you wait it is cozy and inviting. I wish this horchata was a little thicker to my taste but I'm always satisfied after getting food from here. read more

Don't let the size of this establishment fool you. The vibrant personality of the hostess / waitress and the colorful interior design of this restaurant is so inviting. The food was delicious! If you haven't tried it, I would recommend their Pastor Quesadillas. It was rich in flavor and I kept wanting more. Would definitely come here again! read more

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We went to My Little Kitchen because of all the great reviews we'd read about it, and we were NOT disappointed! My friend and I shared dinner - we ordered the taco plate and the chicken mole enchiladas. The taco plate was tasty with a generous portion size; the chicken was tender and moist while the mole was simply delicious! There aren't a lot of tables in this place, which explains why most of the people who arrived while we were there got their food "to-go". read more

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I love me some tacos. My Little Kitchen is a pretty great spot if you're looking for tacos and Mexican food. The dining area is somewhat relatively small -- you can probably seat no more than 15 people comfortably there. it gives the vibe of a mostly togo place. There's a menu posted in the front and that is where you order. Once they take your order, sit down, and they'll bring the food to ya. I tried a few dishes here. Chips and guacamole were great. The guac had a great creamy-to-chunky ratio. With the cilantro, onions, and tomatoes, it was seasoned well. For the main dishes, I tried the steak fajitas and taco dinner. The taco dinner had three tacos, with you choice of meat. I went with chicken tinga, steak, and pastor. The pastor was my favorite, and the meat was seasoned perfectly and was very moist and tender. With both plates having rice and beans, it was a very tasty and satisfying meal. The service there was great and the younger girl that served the food and consistently asked if we were good, was very pleasant and endearing. BATHROOM REVIEW: At a glance, there is no bathroom. But I didn't want to disappoint my fellow Yelpers, so I asked. The bathroom they have was semi-public; you have to go through the big kitchen (the irony, as this place is called Little Kitchen). The bathroom is all the way in the back near the dishwashing area. A quick glance shows the kitchen itself to be clean and orderly. Inside, its really a one-person bathroom, quite small. There's your standard toilet and faucet but it got the job done. Sit or squat? Squat. read more

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Never been here before, but it's close, and I love these small restaurants. I thought it was going to be good- these kind of small "mom and pop" places I've found usually are, but wow. Delicious!! And so clean and friendly! The woman who took our order was so friendly and smiling, so sweet :) We got 2 taco plates, chips and guacamole as well as a horchata. I usually don't get horchata only because I've had bad luck; they've been really gritty. This was very smooth and delicious. Tasted like liquid rice pudding, perfect amount of cinnamon. The pork tacos are amazing, the rice super fluffy and beans creamy. The guacamole tasted so fresh and the green salsa is the right amount of spice. We waited a little long for our meal, but honestly I felt it was bc they were preparing it and it wasn't sitting out on a steam table. I highly recommend Little Kitchen, it's going to be my go-to Mexican place from now on! read more

I ordered some tacos to go and when I opened the box I had limes in there that were already used (squeezed out) don't know why they would put squeezed used limes in my carry out . Last time I ordered tacos they gave me 1 tortilla each with meat . The taco fell apart with the heat. I feel like this was done maliciously. A few of my ethnic friends also received bad service . read more

Been coming here for several years. They have really good Mexican food & great prices. It's mainly carry out, but they have 4 tables as well. read more

Food was amazing delicious and plentiful. Guacamole was delicious. I got a burrito it was packed with meat and all that good stuff. The service is excellent and quality is to. Highly recommend!!! read more

This spot is our go to place for Mexican food in Skokie. They honestly could be better for the amount they charge for their food items. Their steak is always overcooked, unseasoned and dry when I order their tacos. The chicken tinga flautas are good but could be better due to lack of flavor. The pico de gallo is probably my favorite thing from here. Other than that, not too shabby for being in Skokie. read more

Service. Food. My impression is that the hostess taking my order was rude. She'd brush off my questions about the food in her menu. Sarcasm and disgust. The food was very bland... I tried their Mole Poblano enchiladas - never had that won't have it again. I should've left but gave it a try anyhow- I won't be back! I refuse to throwaway food- I ate it and ended up with upset stomach. read more

My mom and I wanted to stop somewhere quick and easy and we both love Mexican food so we tried this place. It did not disappoint. We had chips and guacamole, chicken fajita, and steak enchiladas mole. Everything was incredibly fresh and absolutely delicious. The woman behind working was so delightful. It's a small place with only about four tables so they probably do a bigger take out service, but we ate there and have no complaints. So happy we found this place and we will now dine here often. Completely a hidden gem. read more

My Little Kitchen - Enchiladas de Mole Poblano with steak - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

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The workers and owners are so friendly and the food is top notch , my wife and I have been going there for the last 2 years , highly recomend read more

We love this little Restaurant! The food is authentic, the prices are great considering the amount of food you get and the family that owns and operates it are some of the nicest people I have ever met. We have eaten in and taken out and both times the food has been amazing. It is a smaller restaurant so you can actually have a conversation without feeling like you have to yell at each win order to be heard. Go try it! I don't think you will be disappointed read more

Don't let the modest appearance fool you - the food here is really quite good and the service is excellent. I accidentally placed an order to be completed 45 minutes later and arrived just a few minutes after placing the order. They hopped on it right away and had it ready very quickly. Although the burrito price was a little higher than I'd usually pay, it was well-cooked and very good. Sometimes you get a burrito and it's cooked only partway through, leaving the cheese unmelted or the veggies still cold. This one came out just right, and the salsa was nicely spicy. read more

I thought this place was great! It's one of the cleanest Mexican restaurants I've ever seen. When we walked in we were kindly greeted by someone and she was patient with answering my questions about the menu. We ordered chips and guacamole. The guacamole was fresh and very tasty. I recommend ordering this. We also ordered an asada quesadilla, asada burrito, and an asada huaraches. The meat was so good and not greasy at all. I would highly recommend recommend checking this place out if you're in the area - great food, great service, and a very clean restaurant! read more

My Little Kitchen - Carne Asada Huaraches - Mexican Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

We're in dire need of taquerias around here, so hello MLK, welcome to the 'hood! The restaurant opened 6 months ago in a space that formerly housed a Thai restaurant. It is a real mom-and-pop. Marcelina runs FOH, while her husband runs the kitchen. Not much in terms of decor and ambiance; it is your standard takeout place. They do have limited seating if you want to dine in. #TacoTuesdays isn't really a thing in this area, so thanks MLK for offering a deal ($2, any flavor) that no one else in the area offers (side note: if anyone knows of a good taco deal around here, let a sis know). I ordered the asada, pastor and shrimp. Each taco is served on 2 corn tortillas. The shrimp and asada were dressed with lettuce and tomatoes, while the pastor was dressed with onions and cilantro. They have homemade green and red salsas (green being the spicy one I think) that I heavily doused on my tacos. They offer different types of bevs like canned yerba mate, jarritos, Mexican coke and pre-made horchata that's stored in a big-sized plastic container in the fridge. They also have coffee machine in the dining area. I saw a container of Folgers so it's safe to assume that's what they use. They're overall decent, and I'd definitely come back again on a Tuesday. read more

The BEST tacos and burritos! I literally dream about their homemade salsa, guacamole and chips! I honestly don't know why you would even bother with the chain burrito place anymore. They are also, truly, the nicest people. read more

Lovely service from nice family owned business. Good food and great service. Authentic tacos.