I think they're always a solid choice for a Mexican restaurant that is open late, infinitely better…read morethan say Taco Burrito King. I love 3 items from here: 1. Fresh fried chips. I salt them to my liking and they hold up the next day. 2.carne asada tacos are seasoned.the cilantro and onion are finely Chopped and I particularly like their red sauce with these tacos. 3. Nachos are totally worth getting. Please note that these are not text mex style nachos so no cotija or pickled onions but they have plenty of meat and cheese and jalapenos. I skip the tomato and my husband skips the sour cream (:() If you're looking for traditional yellow nacho cheese, dont get these nachos. If you're hungry and want a heaping pile of meat and cheese with some jalapenos these are great! What I'm neutral about: Their rice is bland. Their beans taste re-refried. Not always but more often than not. I have no complaints except for the slighly damp smell. It always feels a bit stuffy when dining in so i mostly get takeout. My order is prompt and the waitresses are direct and polite overall.

We originally stopped for another location but they happened to be closed. Taqueria San Jose was…read moreopen! The space is spacious and has an authentic look to it. The service was normal, I can see them being a tad bit slower if it got busy. The food was mid, the flavors were there but it didn't shine all the way through. It was decent but not a place a would come back to.

Amazing food, staff very friendly. Not crowded nice to watch the food get made. The al pastor tacos…read morewere definitely my favorite

Absolutely the best authentic tacos around, bar none. Lingua, when they have it, is outstanding…read morealthough my favorite is the al pastor. The daily special is a steal, but limits you to 1 meat choice for your 3 tacos. Mix and match requires ordering al a carte but does then allow you to order the off menu chorizo y pollo (chorizo and chicken) which is very good also. Portions are large; I'm generally full after 2 tacos and most of my rice & beans on the daily special platter, but I forge on and finish.

Fantastic food, wonderful decor, great service, and some of the best tasting queso around…read more Definitely will be on our regular dining locale rotation.

Eh! This place gets a lot more credit than I'm willing to give it. Maybe because Valpo isn't known…read morefor good Mexican, so it can easily fit in with the others. We had the typical combination foods you can get at places like this and it was typical taste. Eh! Service was odd. I say that because if they offered to bring you something, you never got it. Or if you needed something like silverware (kind of important for eating Mexican), you had to ask several times. The place is small and crowded as everyone is trying it. Give it a few months and I think there will be plenty of room with no wait.

I absolutely love this grocery store. Walgreens on Chicago is closer to me, but I've given up even…read morechecking if they have what I need because even if they do, it'll be 30% more expensive than it is at San Jose. This market has whatever you need! Most grocery items - especially all things Hispanic AND great customer service for the best prices in the city. The owner told me he checks prices daily to stay competitive and boy does he ever! One time I bought the same things at Walgreens and spent $14 less buying the same things at San Jose which is BONKERS. They also have a deli stand that looks clean. I still haven't purchased anything from there though. The store is jam packed with things so it's not handicap accessible, but I'm sure the employees are willing to help. They're always chatting with locals which I love. Definitely worth stopping here before any major grocer. Support local!

3 bananas, 2 tomatoes Total price: $1.05…read more Places like this make me feel like such a sucker for ever setting foot in a whole foods

We stopped here tonight and I just had to immediately leave a review. Staff was nice but our…read moreserver, Paulo was great!!! Had great suggestions. This meal was 10/10! Everything was SO good. Pita with carrot-tahini & tzatziki dips 10/10 Green beans with fish sauce vinaigrette & cashews 100/10 Halibut with blueberry nuoc cham 7/10 Crispy pork belly 8/10 Glazed pork shank (8/10 but SO much meat) We also got the popcorn situation and berry yummy dish. Popcorn was WAY WAY better IMO. Highly recommend!!!

I came here with a friend and we chose to sit at the chef's counter and do the pre-fix menu which…read morewas $100 per person. We were stuffed by the end of the meal and needed to pack a few things to go because there was so much food. Flavors were bold and complex for each dish. The veggies were all cooked expertly, my only critique is that some of the dishes were on the saltier side, so having a side like rice or a carb might have helped. Stand out dishes for me were the asparagus and the short rib noodles, which reminded me of jap Jae. The meal started off with some bubbles which was a nice touch and the staff had a great pace of the meal. In terms of parking, there's street parking around the area that's around $7 for 2 hours. Bathrooms were clean and had a dimly lit, mysterious vibe. Glad I tried it but it's not my favorite restaurant in Chicago.

Taco Tuesday will never be the same for these Chicago guys who love good tacos and Lucha Libre…read more Life is God. Family. Tacos. Lucha Libre. Santo Tacos is the new temple of tacos. We drove a long way to get there and we were - initially - put off by the appearance. It kind of looks like a strip mall fast food joint appropriating the Lucha Libre legend El Santo. We walked in - not expecting much and walked out full of great food and great company. This is a must visit for Lucha fans and taco lovers. My last Birria taco was in Puerto Rico at a little hole in the wall that made their name on Birria tacos. I decided to see if this little joint in Valparaiso could compete. I warned Chantal (our server and occasional photographer) that I had high hopes for the Birria. She was unfazed. She knew. She was confident. We started with a nacho plate with salsa and guacamole and warm cheese sauce. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We stuffed out faces as we marveled at the décor. We discussed who was who in which poster and which masks were in our personal collections. When Chantal brought the three tacos to the table, it was clear to see they were of the highest quality, perhaps even better than Puerto Rico. The spices were blended perfectly. The meat was moist and the tortilla was soft where it needed to be and crunchy where it was supposed to be. Fresh food always elevates the dining experience. This food was all fresh and well prepared. I have been having bad luck with smoked jalapenos lately so I only ate half of it. It was also quite good, but I know the danger that lurks in a smoked jalapeno. My buddy got a burrito - it was a monster. He and I have eaten many Mexican dinners before or after a Lucha Libre show. He tends to eat with moderation. Not this time, he destroyed that burrito talking between bites about how good it was. We had Chantal take some pictures around the restaurant at various spots. We're two corny old guys having fun with our hobbies (tacos and Lucha Libre). She was very patient and accommodating - doing everything in her power to get the best pictures she could for us. When the service is five star and the food is five star - the only problem is the distance. We will be back - of course - but sadly not every Tuesday as we'd like.

I was traveling for work and stopped at Santo Taco for lunch. I had no issue finding a parking spot…read moreand was seated right away. In terms of ambiance, the staff was cleaning and the TVs were old (poor quality) and had nothing of interest on. I ordered the poyo taco (loved) and the alambre (hated - the steak was so chewy. I know it's skirt steak, but this was not edible). I also ordered the churros; which were fine. It may be worth going back and ordering something different, but you can also get a taco just about anywhere.

Carbon is one of my favorite taco spots in the Chicagoland area! Their new cantina is beautiful and…read morehas a great atmosphere. I've visited twice during the daytime, and it's been nice and quiet each time. The only downside was the service. On my most recent visit, it was so quiet that our server forgot to bring our checks. After waiting more than 20 minutes, I finally walked over to the bar and asked for it myself. Thankfully, that was the only issue. The food, however, never disappoints. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My mom absolutely loved her burrito and said it was the best one she's had in a long time. I came for the tacos, and they were incredible--especially paired with an ice-cold bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola! If you're looking for great tacos in the Chicagoland area, Carbon is definitely worth a visit.

The food was extremely fresh and delicious. The fajitas came out and they were steaming and…read moresizzling for a good 10 minutes. It was fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was so cute! The old doors and paintings were so unique and ambiance was relaxed. I highly highly recommend this place!!!!

Delicious. I came here for lunch and had the steak tacos with cilantro and onion. The meat was very…read moredelicious and seasoned well. The service was fast and the cashier was very friendly. I will definitely be back

Food is ok they have rudest most vulgar staff. They don't care about there customers. Never would…read morego there again.

The menu is misleading--if you order the tamales appetizer you will get a variety of tamales;…read morechicken, pork, I think chorizo (too flavorful for ground beef). If you order the meal you get just one variety. WONDERFUL staff, and warm atmosphere.

EAT HERE! I came with 2 friends and we can't wait to come back. You get chips and 2 kinds of salsa…read more We all got the taco dinner platters and would come back for them. I had 2 steak and one beef and would get all steak next time. The service was great everyone was really friendly. And it's a cute spot! I can't wait to come back!

Supporting this local Chicago AAPI women owned restaurant! Love the seafood boil here! When you…read moreorder veggies they do not skimp with the boil. This is unique because I've actually have not ever had broccoli or green beans with my seafood boil and I would definitely have it again in a heartbeat. I'm in love with the garlic noodles and fries besides the main seafoods. They have so many different deals and promotions, high quality, friendly service! The spot is pretty roomy and can accommodate a variety of different size groups. I also enjoy they provide gloves, a bib, and a sink outside of the bathroom to wash your hands. Hooray for my crazy messiness! Cant wait to go back! Parking can be a challenge but is available in an around the neighborhood.

This was mine and my friends first time here and I'd love to give it 4 starts but there's a few…read morethings I had an issue with. First, the service itself was good, we were seated right away with no reservations, but upon entering the restaurant has a very strong almost mildew like smell. Our server let us know right away that they were short staffed in the kitchen and therefore orders were taking 45 minutes to an hour to come out. Not a problem, we understand and ordered some apps to get us by. The food is why I'm giving it 3 starts. We ordered the calamari, which was soooo overcooked it was tough and chewy, I couldn't even swallow it. We ordered the cajun fries too and they were okay. My partner and I both ordered king crab legs with the house cajun sauce. Let me just say the sauce itself was amazing! Super delicious and tasty, not too salty, very flavorful. But both of our king crab legs were way overcooked, to the point where the meat seemed shrunk, it was very firm and rubbery/gummy. Unfortunately for paying such a high price for 1lb, this was extremely disappointing. Being that 3 seperate dishes were overcooked, I personally wouldn't return for this reason alone. Very disappointed but I feel like this issue can easily be fixed! Hoping to return one day because the flavors were definitely there, but unfortunately not anytime soon.