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    Original Tacos

    4.1 (131 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    3 Tacos and Jarritos (steak)
    Liz B.

    All this for about $16, $20 with tip. I came for a quick lunch and was not disappointed. It was clean small place. Service was quick and friendly. Steak tacos were decent. Prices were fine. I am always looking for a good taco place in Palatine. I would come back here.

    Tripe tacos
    Arthur H.

    The first few times I tried this place I was turned off by the service - long wait time for to-go order when I arrived at the stated time and cashier wasn't particularly friendly. However, this most recent time they were a bit more pleasant so maybe we'll chalk the past experience to a bad day for them. Now about the food - pretty tasty overall. I got the Al pastor torta, and the bread was so fragrant and delicious, even better on reheat surprisingly. The chorizo tostada was loaded, though the shell was crumbling under the weight but still crispy. My wife got the tripe tacos crispy, which she said was just right. All in all I'd go back again - hopefully the service is now consistently friendly like this time.

    Menu 11-18-2024, page 1 of 2
    Josey T. W.

    Consistently GREAT tasting and authentic Mexican food and service from my favorite servers Ivan and Anita! The brightly lit dining area (which offers a lot of seating) and rest rooms are also clean every time I come in! I usually get my usual favorites: 1 of every taco they have plus menudo con pata, pozole and the Costillas de Res or Lengua and Salsa Verde!

    Daniel O.

    11/10 food and service i recommended this place to my friends and family , workers are nice and friendly great atmosphere place needs more attention

    Taco with a lot of lettuce not much meat !
    Chris S.

    Still good food but prices continue to go up and meat quantity in tacos continue to go down. They are going to ruin a good business by raising the prices so much and skimping on the meat ...my two tacos cost 6.00 and had more lettuce then anything, for essentially 3.00 a taco they should be very generous with the meat ....Also ..just an observation ..they seem to have more people working then in the past in the past it was 2 guys behind the counter and one girl working the tables. I think its been under new ownership for years ..the nice older guy that had the food trucks for lunch delivery I have not seen him for years he ran a lean business had low prices and food sizes where surprisingly big ..this is not longer the case.

    Bring cash! There is a CC fee.

    The food is great. I wish they had told me ahead of time that they were going to charge me a credit card fee. We had cash but they wouldn't take it after we noticed the fee- they said they could not reverse the transaction. They have huge hand-made signs for all sorts of things, they could have one about this too.

    Left: steak taco original (with grilled onions and jalapeños), right: carnitas, tripe, and fish taco at the bottom.

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    9 months ago

    Authentic, inexpensive, excellent service, and anyone who complains can go walk to taco bell and eat garbage

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    Really good food and service. They are always so friendly and never get an order wrong. They are amazing!

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    Absolutely delicious food. Tastes fantastic. This place has become a regular for our house.

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    Wonderful authentic Mexican restaurant. Everything we have had was delicious. I especially like their fish tacos.

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    2 years ago

    The best tacos in the area. Never been disappointed any of the times I've gone. Foods always fresh and the wait isn't bad at all.

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    Great food, I order tripitas tacos and a shrimp tostada everything was delicious, I will definitely come back

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    Great food, especially their tamales! Nice to have a spot where we can get authentic style Mexican food late night in the suburbs. A+

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    My friends and I recently came here for brunch, and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I…read moreenjoyed the experience. We made a reservation because I'd heard this place can get pretty busy. Although it didn't seem too crowded when we first arrived on a Saturday, it filled up quickly throughout our meal. I definitely recommend making a reservation, especially if you're planning to come for dinner. As soon as we walked in, I was struck by how beautiful the restaurant is. Since the building was once a church, they preserved the stained-glass windows and cathedral ceilings, which give the space so much character. We ended up sitting on the patio because it was a gorgeous day, but I definitely want to come back and dine inside so I can fully appreciate the interior. The patio was modern, spacious, and completely shaded, making it very comfortable. Since it's located right next to the little lake, we also enjoyed a nice breeze throughout our meal. Our waitress was friendly and attentive overall, but there was one moment that stood out. My friend's baby accidentally knocked over a full glass of iced coffee, spilling it all over my friend's lap and onto the floor. The waitress watched as my friend cleaned up the mess herself but didn't offer to help or replace the spilled drink. Aside from that, the service was good. My friends and I all ordered something different, and everyone enjoyed their meals. I had the salmon poke bowl ($19), which was fresh, flavorful, and incredibly refreshing. The ingredients tasted high quality, and all the flavors worked really well together. It was more filling than I was expecting! Price-wise, I expected the menu to be more expensive than it actually was. I'm sure dinner prices are higher, especially for steak and seafood, but the brunch menu was quite reasonable. Most breakfast and brunch dishes range from $12-$20, making it a great value for both the quality of the food and the beautiful atmosphere. Overall, we all enjoyed our experience and I'll for sure be back! I'd love to try other menu items and come for dinner, too!

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