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    Rolando Tacos

    4.1 (58 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Taco de Pollo
    Ben L.

    Place is low key and unassuming, but the tacos are fantastic!! Great flavor and a good amount of meat. Has become my favorite taco place in the area.

    Pollo, carne asada, al pastor
    Rosa J.

    It was a rainy Friday evening. While hubby barely finished work, I was heading back home from the south side. Our original plan was to order Mexican food from our usual take-out place, but week-long fatigue and endless laundry I had to do convinced me to try out the delivery from "Rolando Tacos." Placing an order online was simple: I did it all via Yelp. I wanted one (1) taco de carne asada, one (1) taco de chile relleno, and enchiladas suizas hubby requested. Delivery fee was $3. A few minutes after I received the confirmation e-mail, a phone call came in from Rolando Tacos informing me that taco de chile relleno was out. I then chose one (1) taco de al pastor and one (1) taco de pollo as the substitutions. He also asked if we would like any meat for enchiladas suizas. Hubby wanted it done meatless. Yelpers certainly didn't lead us astray! Their tacos were very solid. First of all, there was a good amount of meat in each taco. They did a great job on the texture and flavor of the meat. The ingredients were also fresh. Something about their salsa roja was quite unique. The spicy level was just perfect for me. The order arrived at an optimal temperature and within the time frame indicated in the e-mail. We were delighted with the food and service. Therefore, we will definitely patronize "Rolando Tacos" again for either pickup or delivery whenever we are in the mood for delicious tacos.

    Carne asada taco
    Jane V.

    Made it a point to go here because of other reviews on Yelp. I was not disappointed. The tacos are only $1.99 unless you want the chili rellenos tacos those are $3.25. The food was surprisingly fresh and tasty. I got the taco dinner which consists of three tacos served with rice beans and tortillas. Ask for carne asada or skirt steak it is delicious. The taco dinner is $8.99. We also had a carne asada torta with refried beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado and sour cream on it. All of the Torches are $5.50. They give you chips and sauce to start with and I would hold off on eating lot of chips so you do not spoil your appetite for the rest of your mail. The taco dinner is very big and failing. The restaurant is located on Cicero just south of Fullerton Avenue on the west side of the street it's a small place very dive like and sparsely decorated. But, don't let that fool you the food is great. There's about 20 chairs inside the restaurant so you can sit and eat, but a lot of their business is to go. Will have to return here for the al pastor tacos which they are known for. I would have given them a 5-star rating for the food alone, but I did not receive the tortillas with my dinner, which I did not even notice because I was so full, until I was at my home.

    Burrito
    Victor G.

    Had the breaded chicken torta.... It was ok. Average. My wife had the steak burrito very good.

    Complimentary chips
    Otto V.

    We stopped here on the recommendation of a fellow Yelper, and were not disappointed. The tacos are good, the tortas were large and the dinners are big enough to make you take a siesta. Everything is fresh & made to order, including the "Gorditas" (like stuffed tortilla) The meat was lean, which separates Rolando from many greasy joints, and the service is frienly and attentive. The decor is virtually non existent: a plain room with a few simple tables; this is by no means a Michelin star rated restaurant, but in their price range, and food type, they are better then most.

    shrimp taco, alpastor Taco al Pastor Taco, Carne Asada

    coming from someone who has lived in this neighborhood my whole life. this was my first time in and the food was soooooo good. fresh. plated beautifully. good price. good service. could be decorated better but for food this good who cares. i loved it!

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    Will G.

    Waiting and been waiting for 3 tacos and a quesadilla for over 30 mins. I come at the time they told me to pick up food and admitted to never putting in the order thru to the cooks. Way to waste my time. It's empty in here but orders get out thru and served BEFORE mine. That's wack. They don't want my money clearly. Then they get my order wrong. Oof

    Chicken tacos with cilantro and onions. Fresh
    Eddie S.

    Give them a shot. They make fresh tamales, and the burritos are a steal considering how big they are. Try the carne asada anything. Taco, burrito, torta.. It has a great grilled taste that's comparable to El Patron. I've gone here a couple of times since its in the neighborhood. There's plenty of competition around, but this family owned spot seems like it can hold its own next to the rest.

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    I ordered for pick up and when I got home I realized that the order was wrong. I gave them a call and they didn't hesitate to offer me a replacement. The best part is that they gave me the option to pick it up or to have it get delivered. Not only are the pastor quesadillas delicious, but the customer service is just as great! (: thank you!

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    Even if she tried, she wont miss. By far still the best tacos in the neighborhood. The al pastor is the best.

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    3 years ago

    Good Food, Good Service. Possibly my new local favorite. Had Arrachera, Rice, Tortillas, Torta de Arrachera,

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    8 years ago

    The food arrived fast. Unfortunately, the meat tasted dry and had a weird sweetness to it.

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    6 years ago

    I am a huge taco fan. Their quality is AMAZING!!! And great price! Will continue going there! Steak tacos are a must!

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    This is a Chicago hidden gem! Food is absolutely incredible. Authentic and great quality!

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    La Mejikana

    4.3
    (434 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$

    We arrived not knowing it was a bar crawl happening but we still got in and waited for a table. It…read moretook 30 minutes to get a table bc of the bar crawl. As much as it was packed from 2:30 til 3:30 we were still were able to order a drink at bar. Martin was so nice and took our order and brought it to us being we went back to waiting line. The place is small with a hard time to walk around when it's full. It's a nice bar restaurant and didn't realized until we were leaving that there's a back area. The bartenders could be a little more social and happy bc that seem a bit dull and unhappy working there. Unlike Martin he was happy. Mildred was our server and she did phenomenal. The food and drinks were great

    There are no reservations here--you show up and get put on a waitlist to be called when your table…read moreis ready. We stood at the door for about 20 minutes before someone finally told us the wait would be 1-2 hours. Keep in mind, the place is pretty small and already crowded, so there's barely any room to stand while you wait. After getting on the waitlist, we decided to go to a nearby spot for food--but not even 5 minutes later, we got called back saying our table was ready. When we returned, we were seated along the wall in a very tight space--so tight that if I stretched my arm out, I would've hit the person next to me. We noticed a large table nearby had been sitting for a while without food. When their food finally came out, it made us realize our wait would probably be even longer. After another 20 minutes passed and we still hadn't been able to order, we decided to leave. I'm not sure the space is fully ready for the rush right now--it feels overcrowded and service is slow. I'll give it another try once the hype dies down. I'm happy for their success, though--just be prepared to be patient when you go.

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    Barrio

    4.1
    (1.4k reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $$

    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

    Came for brunch and would not come back. Ordered the peach and guava mimosa and they were warm and…read moreflat. Plus the server mixed them up when bringing the drinks. When we tried them we realized she accidentally gave us each other's. No big deal but it happened again with the food when a different server brought it out. We ordered chilaquiles; one with chicken and one with carnitas. It was not bad but way spicier than anticipated, and we like spicy food. Service was also not great. She stopped once to take our order and once to bring the drinks. That's it. We did not get checked on until we were already almost done with our food. Cute patio. Inside seating wasn't busy at all.

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    XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

    XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

    4.8
    (360 reviews)
    4.3 mi
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    My second time here, the first time for my dinner companion. Everything was incredibly good, from…read morethe greeting we got when we arrived, to the service and the food...oh my, the food! Appetizers were quac and chips, and shrimp ceviche. The guac was really good, but the ceviche was the star. Served on a bed of cucumbers, it was visually beautiful, and the flavor was fresh and complex. There was also a LOT of it. We ended up taking some home. Entrees were steak and shrimp for me, and Tampiquena for my friend. In both dishes, the steak was done to perfection. The sauce that came with my shrimp was spicy and deep--lots of flavor layers there. Both of us took home portions of our meals because there was a lot of food on the plates. Finally, the service--the servers are attentive without hovering. If we needed something, they were there, but never intrusive. It is hard to believe this is a little neighborhood spot, given the service and the quality of the food. It was not too busy tonight--we ate early--but I recommend reservations. It is very popular with the neighborhood. Bottom line, we each had 2 margaritas, appetizers, and entrees, and our bills with tip were around $105.00 each--totally worth it! Try this little gem--you won't regret it.

    Excellent service. Great drinks. Very good food. We will return. Perfect seating outside on a…read moregorgeous day.

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    Pineapple special. Simply the best.
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    El Xangarrito

    El Xangarrito

    4.8
    (216 reviews)
    4.2 mi

    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.

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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

    5 Rabanitos

    4.2
    (839 reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    A short walk to the northeast from the National Museum of Mexican Art, we had excellent service as…read morewell as food. It was a hot, humid day, but apparently it was warmer inside than on their sidewalk seating, so we dined outside. My wife ordered the Vegetarian Torta ($13.75) and I chose the Shrimp Torta ($14.50). They were each quite large and filling. My shrimp torta was good, but a little one note. The vegetarian torta was an awesome combination of flavors and I would order it again in a heartbeat. Only real negatives were that they did not offer any draft beer options and the Chips y Salsa ($3.75) had a meager quantity of chips to eat their tasty and generous tomatillo and 3-chile salsa options. Would actually go 4.5 stars based on those 2 factors, but gave the benefit of the extra half star due to how good our service was and the excellent flavor of the veggie sandwich.

    I really don't even want to make this review because I feel like I'm sitting on a goldmine…read more.. but FINALLY, we have found a Chicago Mexican restaurant that fulfills every craving. From the queso fundido (we got ours with chicken) to the Mole enchiladas, to the tacos... everything was so good and fresh. Tortillas handmade. Meat is juicy and flavorful. Rice was delicious. I'm so happy we found this place and can't wait to go back!

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    This bright mural on the side of 5 Rabanitos drew us is for refreshing Micheladas!

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