My family has been coming here for years, and it never disappoints! The open kitchen is fun to watch, and the staff is always cheerful as they prepare fresh tortillas and tacos right in front of you. My go-to order is the carnitas and chicharrón to take home for dinner - they're consistently delicious. I also love that they have fresh guacamole and taco toppings ready to grab at checkout, making it easy to put together a great meal at home. We'll definitely keep coming back! read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Been coming here for years when I visit town. Tortillas made on site with delicious corn masa. About as good tortillas as any I've had north of the border. The chicharrones are fresh & delicious. I buy some to take home & snack on. Got the carne asada torta & carnitas taco. Carne asada meat was good as was the torta. Just not great. But the carnitas was delicious! Will come back again & again for it. Excited to try the other meats. At nearly $5/taco a bit pricey but they are generously stuffed. Service is a walk up register with nice enough ladies if you know what you want & don't waste their time. read more

Takes credit card. Quick service. This is probably the best tacos I've had in Chicago. Paco Taco #1 and #2 are pretty similar. I'm from Los Angeles and the flavor and taste of the tacos are like some of the best in LA. Although tacos are like $5 per taco, they give you 2 milagrafo tortilla and with a lot of meat. The portions are huge. Al pastor ($4.75)- lots of orange flavor, nice char. But it's different and crispy like on a spitz but that's okay. Lengua ($5.75)- cooked extremely well, soft, no game taste Carnitas ($4.75)- superb flavor. I would get this again. Chicharron ($4.75)- probably a little fatty for me. I would pass on this. read more

The people are so quick to attend yoh ince ylu walk in and the line goes fast when ordering. It's a cozy festive very Mexican taco place The food is always on point with the right amounts of Mexican spices. Highly recommend it! read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - The carnitas here are the best - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sad times .. I've been coming to this Pacos tacos since they first opened.. I've seen people come and go never had an issue so I tried 3 different times to see if service will get back to normal but there is a lady that refuses to get orders right and when you try to ask for what you want her default is attitude like your wrong.. she isn't only reason why I gave a one star.. it's my sons taco came with some shrimp in the steak taco and so had to get rid of everything due to being allergic to shellfish.. read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Shrimp/steak feast - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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some of the best tacos i've tried, at a reasonable price too! unfortunately, i got to knock a star for the underwhelming horchata they serve here. it tastes very watery and it's a pretty small portion size too. read more

Pacos Tacos is one of those places you call home, a hidden gem, located in multiple places around the city. This place is a first thing you have to do if you come from out of town or if you are a permanent resident in chicago. Its an iconic location to eat an incredible meal and it top of that you have the rare opportunity to interact with the chef, while cooking your tacos, right in front of your eyes! The best tacos on the south side all of Chicago. Been coming here since i moved to the city.  My go to is the steak tacos with everything on the them, onions, cilantro, a touch of lime and don't forget the red and also green homemade salsa. The meat is so soft and I love the flavor that comes with every bite, Very genuine. If you are still hungry, for seconds i have to go with the barbacoa tacos, those are even better and so tender. specially with a cold Jaritos for a drink. If you had to eat one meal for the rest of my life it would recommend these tacos. I've been coming to this place for years and i will never going to stop, this a place for the soul and heart. I can tell you you have a reliable costumer for life. read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Tacos de asada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for tacos and need something quick and delicious, Paco's Tacos 2 is a great place to stop at! They offer a variety of tacos, tostadas, burritos, and tortas. While they're prices have gone up to almost $5 per taco, the quality of the food is still as great they were before! Note that street parking is limited because its location is on a busy road. read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Barbacoa and Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was a big fan of their al pastor from their archer location, but this locations tasted a bit different. Perhaps it needed to be cooked longer, but the meat was to moist and not enough tenderness. It still had a good flavor but not what I remembered. I also ordered a lengua taco. It's pricey at $4 a taco but a very good tasting taco. The tacos here are huge and definitely worth the price. Their service is very quick here. Their staff is not the friendliest nor the most welcoming but still get the job done. We sat at the counter watching the cooks make their magic. They also offer carnitas and chicharron at a different counter at a very decent low price. read more

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After a day of running errands, why not end it with some authentic, good tacos? I've been to this restaurant once before and it was good but this time it was DELICIOUS. I ordered chicken and steak tacos. Usually I am skeptical about chicken tacos because most places serve dry meat which takes away flavor but these were great!! Both the chicken and steak were flavorful and they give a nice amount of meat. Customer service is 10/10. My cashier was fast, the food was ready in about 3-5 minutes and accurate! I will definitely be revisiting this establishment. read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - chicken & steak with salsa verde (mild) - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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For the north-siders, suburb dwellers, and out-of-towners, Paco's tacos, in my book, are worth the drive! I no longer venture often to the south side of Chicago, but I get my taco fix whenever I am out and about in the neighborhood. Out of the three (3) locations, the seating in "Paco's Tacos 2" is the most ample and has their own parking lot (even though the space is quite limited). Hubby and I found free street parking right in front of the restaurant without encountering any difficulty. We came here during the Sunday dinner rush. However, the wait was reasonable because the cashiers and cooks worked extremely fast. I got my usual picks: tacos de carne asada, barbacoa, y al pastor ($2.75/ea., as of 01/13/2019). I felt the prices gone up when I hesitated whether or not I should get the lengua, which was $4. Oh well, that really wasn't the deal breaker; I was just "tongue-twisted." Anyway, hope some of you got my humor. I surely will get the taco de lengua, after I acquire my next paycheck. Overall, I was satisfied with the taste of all three (3) I ordered in this trip. The meat was juicy and tender. I love how much lime juice every time I saw a cook pour onto the meat while grilling. I love limes and anything lemon-y. With that being said, that could have been the reason why I am diggin' Paco's tacos! Their salsa roja and verde were excellent as well. They weren't too spicy, but the flavors were on-point. The salsa bottles are usually scattered around the tables for the dine-in patrons. Make sure you are able to take advantage of the sauces and use generously on these delicious, delightful, finger-licking tacos. Hubby commented that their torta de carne asada was also tasty. I took a brief glance on that; it certainly looked pleasurably appetizing. I really don't have anything negative to say about "Paco's Tacos," except the condition of dining tables can be a bit messy. Nevertheless, I am fond of the tacos they serve and would proudly say they are "Chicago's Best." read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - al pastor, barbacoa, and carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Service was good and food is very tasty. Had steak and carnitas tacos and a al pastor burrito. Sis had steak tacos and a steak torta. For not being flame grilled they are some of the best tacos. I've been to their other two locations. Only thing I didn't care for is the small and too sweet horchata for $2.50! Better off getting a bottle beverage from the fridge for the same price. I'll be back though. read more

The food is good but a little pricey,quick service ,But hard finding a park and they do have a parking lot that stays full.

This place was recommended by a family friend and of course my parents were all about driving out of the way to discover this gem. I'm a huge fan of steak tacos (with cilantro and onions because you cannot have it any other way) and so are my parents so we literally ordered 10 of them between us. The tacos were way bigger than what I expected for the price! There's 2 different types of hot sauces (red and green, which you can get from the fridge along the wall). They were both delicious and complimented the tacos well! I believe the green one was spicier. Customer service is amazing! The women working behind the counter were so nice and accommodating because we did not speak Spanish! (10/10!) This is a counter service restaurant with a bunch of seats along the walls (bar seating, no actual tables). There's a parking lot adjacent to the building, but it was super packed! So we decided to find street parking nearby. read more

Unfortunately, had a poor bad experience coming to these place today. Seems like the Coronavirus was affecting the cashier today. Furthermore, I had to wait for my order for 20 minutes until I told the lady cashier what happened to my order . She reply, I don't know what your talking about . Not only I waited 20 Minutes, but Irate and agitated I asked for my money. She reply, were is your receipt . I said, you have a copy don't you . The yellow copy to be specific and she couldn't find it . Instead, of horse playing with the cooks and being dumbfounded of what she was doing, I said pay more attention . Nevertheless, she wouldn't give me her name nor the manager name. However, got my money back in the end and in the end took a picture of her . By the way, very rude and unprofessional customer service Also, went to Indios a few blocks and the food is way better than this place . read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Rude cashier and unprofessional customer service . Watch out with this lady - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So I had a craving for Chicharon in green salsa, so I went to pacos tacos # 2 on Fridays morning, the chícharon was overcooked and over priced 13.99 a pound ridiculously priced. I took two pounds to give it a shot, got home and prepared it, my salsa was delicious but the chicharrón taste rancid.... Very disgusting. Ended up in the trash. Never buying their chicharon again. read more

One of my favorites spots for tacos when I am out south the asadas I highly recommend getting you will not be disappointed you will definitely be back for more trust me read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My sister has been to Paco's Tacos #2 several times and told me how good the tacos are so I couldn't resist going there recently. This place is huge a double storefront so I was very surprised that they didn't have any tables. If you have kids or older people that need to sit while eating this isn't the place for you unless you want your order to go. I guess the owners are looking for people to come in order and eat there sitting on a bar stool. It seems like the tacos are the big thing here and they don't disappoint. They have a very good system when ordering although it might be a bit of a challenge if you're not bi-lingual but we managed to get our order in no time and decided for take out. The tacos are very good with a good amount of filling with fresh ingredients. There are two things that stand out with their tacos one is they give you double tortillas and two they're the standard sized tortillas you'd expect to see in a grocery store not the puny ones like they serve at a lot of upscale restaurants. All in all I would go back in a heartbeat if I were in the neighborhood. read more

Love this place I recommend this place 100# the best tacos you won't find a place like this...veva Mexico

The tacos are so good, I got chicken and steak. I normally favor steak over chicken, but their chicken is so good. Seasoned well and cut just right. Corn tortillas and I get lettuce tomato and a lil cheese and verde salsa which has a kick read more

Food phenomenal but value not as what it was before. Before Covid the tacos used to be overflowing with meat. No more free water.

Love this place. Very helpful service for us non-speaking Spanish folks. The tacos were large and amazing. I could only eat two in one sitting. read more

This morning I bought 1 pound of the small chicharron and I tasted it at the store and it was good, I wanted to use it to cook other dishes. After I had cooked the food I tasted it and the chicharron was rancid and gross. It completely ruined all the food I cooked with the chicharron. Its a shame they mix the new good chicharron with old rancid chicharron. read more

I walked in fell in love with the carne asada aroma, the staff just moves around like they are dancing, felt like the corner taqueria back in Mexico the food here is to die for the carne asada tacos are the best in chicago and the red salsa hits that spot every time. If you know about tacos this is it don't need to go anywhere else i travel 45 mins from Indiana to this location and is worth every minute and dollar i spent read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Best tacos in us period - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great tacos with lots of meat! Staff is quick with fulfilling your order. Very clean. Every time I've been there, someone is cleaning. read more

I like the steak burritos and tacos very much, but sometimes they put so much salt on the steak, that it becomes inedible.

This place charges you so much. $4.25 for a Taco which was cold, rubbery meat and did not taste good Their green and red salsa was even horrible. Then on the internet page had different prices and false advertisement items and they claim it's not their web page. I will never come back. Their service was bad and cashier was rude. Don't waste your money and time. It is really not worth it. Their tacos are overrated. They don't even deserve a one star! read more

O stars for service. Have been going there for years but tonight its the last night. Ordered 2 steak taco w/ onion and cilantro & plain steak for my son. Get home (few miles away) no plain taco and only one steak and other something else. Call them. Taquero gets defensive "that order was perfect!" My husband goes back to get tacos and AGAIN we get home with wrong order. We call and again they expect us to waste time and gas to correct 2 mistakes THEY made. We suggested they send uber. Nothing they can do. REALLY?! So to the owner or manager of this establishment: know that over to 2 $2.40 tacos you have lost a loyal customer. I own an office down the street where we order lunch and dinner frequently, but you can believe that will NEVER happen again. Plenty of taco places in the vicinity. Mas Nunca en La Vida read more

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This was not a satisfied place to eat tacos.. I got lengua and it did not taste fresh at all I got a chicharrón it was good but to greasy asada and it was pretty tough. One "pastor"and that is not even a pastor taco... I believe you can make it better! Try to do fresh tortillas and get better meats. Communicate with your customers.. I wish you the best! read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Pastor tacos are nothing like pastor lengua has no flavor and not fresh chicharrón is really greasy.. chicharrones and carnitas look good.. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great tacos very full of meat had carne Asada and chicken and the Chile relleno taco all tasty chicken had some kick to it as did both red and green salsa read more

I got food poisoning here and they try to charge me double tax 16% and 10% but couldn't explain why I wont be back here that's forsure worst experience ever!! read more

I stopped by this place for an early lunch and it didn't disappoint. I had a chicken tostada which was lovely. It melted in my mouth. I also tried a taco which was delicious. The only disappointment was my churro stick. It wasn't warm and pretty tasteless. Try this place for the entrees and not the desserts. Good food and better prices. read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The tacos and portions are great. Service is nothing special. If you eat there and are sensitive to smell like I am beware of the very strong pork smell. read more

Who would have thought that some of the best tacos I've ever had would be found in the back of a grocery store? These tacos were hyped up before my visit to Chicago over the weekend, and I was not disappointed. I had a carne asada and barbacoa taco. I was impressed with the generous amount of meat in the tacos, I've never had such a big portion before. They were also so good that I wished I had ordered more. The service was efficient and friendly. read more

This place had good food and been going for years but a recent increase in price has made tacos 4 dollars per taco . Paid nearly 60 dollars for a small family and that's ridiculous, will no longer be going anymore would rather go to a real restaurant at that point. read more

If you love tacos, this is the place. They have about 8 different kinds of tacos to choose from w/cebolla & cilantro. Can't forget the salsas. Tacos range about $2.40 each and soda for $1.25. Quick and great service, you will always get fat tacos! read more

Paco's Tacos 2 - Taco de carnitas & chicharron verde! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I tried both Paco's and Zaca Tacos a block north. Here I had a asada torta with everything but tomato and a steak taco with onions and cilantro. The taco was great, and the tortilla was less greasy than the one at Zaca. However, the meat, while great, seemed just a tad less flavorful than the meat at Zaca's. Still a great taco, though. The torta was delicious. The bread was soft, the meat was great. The interior was spacious, although curiously a large portion of the space is not being used when I went there. There are counters for you to sit down. You can also purchase carnitas and fried pork skins here by the pound as well. Definitely give both Paco's and Zaca a try if you're in the neighborhood. Curiously, they do not have menus for you to take home. read more

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I'm not sure if this location earns a 4.5 stars status. Lengua tacos were delicious; however the carne asada and pastor meat were a little too salty. Also, I wish they offer more condiments and salsas but all we found were 2 bottle is sauces. We had high hopes for better tacos as we were told by a few locals that Mexican food here should be very good asides from deep dish pizzas that everyone talks about. Regardless, we were glad we gave it a try and the lengua tacos alone was satisfying. It was also nice that they offer large selection of Mexican flavor sodas. read more

The food was ok but with so many options in the neighborhood, it doesn't stand out. Further, I am Latina and embarrassed when Latinos treat members of other marginalized groups poorly. Not a place to go if you look different, period. I watched a black woman get the side eye and get discriminated against. It was unnecessary! Hard pass. Treat others with kindness or you don't need my money. read more

I was treated poorly when I came here. At first I thought it might have been because I'm queer but upon further investigation it seems like it was because I'm black. It was a sad experience to have in my own neighborhood. read more