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    Paco's Tacos 2

    4.0 (165 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Shrimp/steak feast
    Alexander M.

    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..

    Tacos de asada
    Moises T.

    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.

    Barbacoa and Chicken tacos
    Fabiola R.

    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.

    Carne Asada (left) Al Pastor (right)
    Jose C.

    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.

    chicken & steak with salsa verde (mild)
    Money F.

    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.

    al pastor, barbacoa, and carne asada
    Rosa J.

    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."

    Rude cashier and unprofessional customer service . Watch out with this lady
    EL P.

    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 .

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    Adrian C.

    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

    Best tacos in us period

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    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.

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    2 years ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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    Authentic Mexican food made the authentic Mexican way they have sit down takeout and also by the pound

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    Cinco de Mayo at Barrio was EVERYTHINGGG…read more We fully committed to the holiday and ordered honestly the entire menu and somehow every single thing that came out was better than the last. Starting with margaritas (because obviously ‍), queso and chips that were dangerously good, and the chicken empanadas that came out perfectly crispy with so much flavor. We kept looking at each other after every bite like "okay wait... THIS is the best thing here" and then another plate would arrive and prove us wrong again The carnitas fried rice??? I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it. So savory, flavorful, comforting, and packed with crispy carnitas on top with the eggs and pickled onions... literally unreal. And then the skirt steak tacos absolutely stole the show. The steak was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired so perfectly with all the toppings and sauces. Every single bite tasted fresh and homemade in the best way possible. And can we talk about the ambience for a second because WOW. The music, the energy, the vibe inside, everyone celebrating, the drinks flowing -- it felt like the perfect Cinco de Mayo dinner spot. The service was also AMAZING from start to finish and made the entire experience even better. One of those dinners where you leave already talking about when you're coming back If you're looking for the place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, date night, tacos & margaritas, or honestly just an incredible dinner in general... this is IT

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    12.9 miLincoln Square, Ravenswood

    Thanks to Yelp El Xangarrito has been on my list for sometime, and I was not disappointed. It is a…read morevery small family-owned Mexican restaurant but the seating does not make you feel cramped. We did make reservations/wait list and was seated immediately. We started off with chips and salsa, and the salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. We started with the Chicken Poblano - a savory dish with creamy poblano sauce mixed with chicken and sliced poblano peppers topped with corn. We all enjoyed it. Most of the reviews recommended the enchiladas and we ordered a variety of them. The Enchiladas Poblanos stuffed with chicken and cheese. The poblano sauce was rich and smoky. We also had the Enchiladas Morita. They were filled with shrimp and cheese. It was so flavorful and the morita chile added so much flavor. Each dish was served with a side jicama salad. Their special was a shrimp pasta with lobster. It came with full lobster tail. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. It is also BYOB, which is a nice option. Service was excellent, friendly offered recommendations. This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and highly recommend.

    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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    Steak Enchiladas Mole. A generous portion to share or to take some home with you for a late night snack.

    5 Rabanitos - Chilaquiles verdes

    5 Rabanitos

    4.2(830 reviews)
    5.8 miPilsen
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    a great reminder... that i need to ALWAYS go to pilsen when…read morecraving mexican. my huarache was divine. the "sandal" itself was perfectly flaky - not greasy or impossible to cut. the veggies were perfectly seasoned, cooked but not mushy...my only "complaint" is i didn't expect potatoes to be part of the veg. i don't understand a carb on a carb but that's just me. the guac was very meh. would not recommend. the marg's are ok...but i'm not a great judge bc as a rule, don't really care for marg's. fabulous service and perfect spot for a show at thalia hall.

    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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    Looking out toward 18th St.

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    Manchamanteles Restaurant

    4.4(143 reviews)
    9.5 miBucktown
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    Chef Geno Bahena is back in business, and his world famous moles are as complex and satisfying as…read moreever. I had the rack of lamb in mole negro, and it was delicious. Get it medium rare. Kelly had steak fajitas and deemed them amazing. The sopa Azteca is spicy and loaded with complex flavors. Huge portion, too, enough to share or take home. For dessert, the chocolate mole tart and the strawberry ice cream are superb. Palomas and margaritas are good, and the wine list is all very affordable. Get the Rioja or the Cotes du Rhone.

    Came here on Valentine's Day with a reservation, there were three of us, one kid. It was full of…read morefamilies, some couples. The had a tasting menu but we opted out of it. They give you a complimentary spicy trail mix. We started with the guacamole, it was okay. Then I got a traditional margarita, my partner got a pina colada with strawberries, and my kid got a pink lemonade (Marz Brewing made). The margarita was good, not strong but not too watery. For dinner I got the chicken fajitas, the waiter asked if I wanted just chicken which I though was odd because I ordered the chicken fajitas and I wasn't sure what he meant or if he meant no veggies, it came with veggies luckily. It also came with tortilla, corn, and a side of refried black beans with cojita, and rice. It was all okay. My partner got the lamb mole, it was sweet and savory, not spicy. And it came with tortillas. They have a lot of mole options, so if you're into that definitely come here to try! Overall it was just okay.

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    Dobladas De Mole Negro! Delicious

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    Frontera Grill - Trio Ceviche

    Frontera Grill

    3.9(2.8k reviews)
    8.8 miNear North Side
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    Delicious food, friendly waiter, militant hostess…read more We came to dinner before a standup performance downtown (Mateo Lane was hilarious, by the way). I arrived at the restaurant on time (4:30) and checked in with the hostess, who said I could only be seated when the entire group of three arrived. This seemed weird given the restaurant was pretty empty at this time, and ordinarily I'd order a drink while waiting at the table. Regardless, I went to Starbucks instead because I knew the other two were a few minutes behind. When I got back to the restaurant, my friend said the hostess told him we absolutely had to leave within 1.5 hours because we were late... which seemed odd because he may have checked in 15 minutes after our reservation, to an empty restaurant, that already refused to seat me on time. Regardless, the food was delicious. I had the Pollo in ChiChilo-- the mole was delicious, and I loved the chicken and sweet potato. I ordered the mole on the side, which seemed like a nice balance. Since the hostess wouldn't previously seat me, I had a lovely iced matcha latte with oat milk and half a pump of vanilla from Starbucks, which was a nice pairing. The waiter did ask if I wanted a shot of something with it, which seemed odd. Ambiance was cute, probably due for a renovation but seemed appropriate for most dining out occasions- dates, families, a day out in town. Note: the restaurant charges an automatic 20% gratuity which may explain the service. Keep this in mind to avoid tipping more than you intend. Overall, I would definitely come back, and the food and wait staff made up for the abrasive welcome.

    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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    Frontera Grill - Back room, additional eating area at the bar

    Back room, additional eating area at the bar

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    Duck carnitas

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