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    Rolando Tacos

    4.1 (58 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 11:00 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.

    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.

    Burrito
    Victor G.

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

    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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    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 - Taco de Lomito

    La Mejikana

    4.3(449 reviews)
    6.1 mi•Pilsen
    •$$

    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

    It was not stated anywhere else on their digital menu that they their tacos come individually;…read morecompared to their three taco plate option, but thanks to checking the yelp menu first I was able to make my choice for 2 birra tacos! (inquire about the 4% service charge added) No rice or beans with any of my parties' dishes, not sure if that is an option. Time to be seated was less than five minutes for a party of four around 2:20 PM on a Sunday; busier times or days enforce their 90 minute time limit policy per table. The food was well seasoned, wish I tasted it a little more on the meat itself, yet all the vegetables tasted crisp and fresh. If you are looking to have intimate conversations be prepared to speak a lot louder, the DJ booth by the front keeps it pretty lively, but difficult to hold conversations across the table. Open authentic Mexican soda is always refreshing, and if you're looking for a place that has soft serve margaritas this is one of them. If you notice and unusual wait time or slow service please make your choice accordingly as I started to notice it was a case by case basis like some of the previous reviews had mentioned.

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    Sabroso! Mexican Grill - Enchiladas

    Sabroso! Mexican Grill

    4.7(552 reviews)
    4.6 mi•Ukrainian Village, West Town
    •$$

    Four of us (two adults and two kids) visited Sabroso! Mexican Grill for the first time during a…read moretrip to Chicago. I must admit that I had low expectations because quite frankly, I have not enjoyed Mexican food outside of Mexico or California. However, we were hungry, and it was near where we were staying, so I decided we should check it out, and I am so glad we did! The food was great. Both adults and the VERY picky children in our group all enjoyed our meals. I ordered the green chicken enchiladas and the other adult ordered a chile relleno combo, which I also got to try. Everything was delicious and devoured by all! We were so full but the owner talked us into the chocoflan, and we did not regret trying it. It was soooo good! Speaking of the owner, the service was great. We really enjoyed how he and the rest of the staff were very courteous. It is a small establishment, and it gets a good amount of people, so I assume that there are waits during peak hours. I highly recommend Sabroso! And we plan to return the next time we are in the area.

    My husband and I had a great meal here. We were welcomed with complimentary chips and salsa. I…read moreordered the vegetarian enchiladas, and he had the Sabroso burrito with grilled chicken--both were excellent. The service was especially noteworthy. Our server was very friendly and thoughtfully let me know that the rice is made with chicken broth, offering double beans or a side salad instead. As a vegetarian, I really appreciated that attention to detail. The restaurant is small, cozy, and clean. There's no parking lot, but we found free street parking on Erie Street right next to the restaurant. We'll definitely come back!

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    5 Rabanitos - Chilaquiles verdes

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    4.2(852 reviews)
    6.0 mi•Pilsen
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    The chef who owns this restaurant trained with Rick Bayless for 19 years and it really comes out in…read morehis cooking. All of the food was absolutely delicious. We came later on a Monday night so we did not have to wait to get a seat although it was still pretty busy. The place is decorated nicely. Well on a block with many other Mexican businesses. Located right off the pink line it is very easy to get to and also noted to be near the Mexican art Institute. The chicken mole enchiladas were delicious. Spicy and bitterness of the chocolate balanced super well. rice was also cooked perfectly. The shredded beef dish was short rib and mashed potatoes. They were meant to be assembled into a homemade tortilla - a very interesting concept. The homemade tortillas were so warm and fluffy. I have never had such good tortillas. I took a tamale plate home. It was large and had a good portion of shredded pork. Super flavorful, but also I felt the texture might've been firmer than I would've expected.

    I was introduced to the place by a Mexicans from Chicago and it's such a hidden gem. She suggested…read morethe we try the sopes and i don't regret it at all. I got the chicken tinga and carne asada and it was really good. We had the verde ceviche (not pictured) and it was a table fav. We also got the elotes which were good but nothing special. It was my first time have queso fundido and i really like its. The staff was really friendly and the place is so cute. Most places are going for a minimalist look not but the bright blue, green, and yellow works really well today as well as the various artwork!

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    Manchamanteles Restaurant - Enchiladas Potosina

    Manchamanteles Restaurant

    4.4(152 reviews)
    3.1 mi•Bucktown
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    Manchamanteles is as fun and exciting on the inside as its boldly colored outside would lead you to…read morebelieve. The staff are donned in themed regalia, and will gleefully sing you a happy birthday song even if you're quite far from adolescence (and also a few days out from your actual birthday). The moles were all phenomenal, and the mezcal margarita pitcher more than satisfied our group. The interior is a bit bright and skews somewhat family oriented, so I wouldn't recommend it for every crowd. But for my group of friends and I, Manchamanteles more than delivered in food, service, and fun alike.

    I recently had dinner at this location, the food was ok, but looking around i noticed the location…read moreappeared unclean, my group paid the tab, and as we walked to our parking spot I noticed rats running through the property. When I got home I immediately looked up this location on the city of chicago food inspection reporting system, there i found since just April of 2026 it has been written violations for rat dropping, and a live rat seen by a customer in the restaurant. On the web site above you will also see so many violations for other violations due to lack of cleanliness. I will in the future consult the chicago food inspection reporting system to find what these restaurants are hiding from there customers!

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    Frontera Grill - Trio Ceviche

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    3.9(2.8k reviews)
    6.4 mi•Near North Side
    •$$

    The vibes were really nice for casual Mexican food. Dim lighting, candles on the table, and a cozy…read moreatmosphere. 8/10. The Chicken Taquitos (8.5/10) were perfectly crispy with tender, smoky chicken inside paired with fresh guac. The Corn-Masa Quesadillas (8/10) were more like crispy cheese-filled turnovers. The cheese pull was crazy, and the tomatillo salsa added a nice tangy kick. The Enchiladas de Birria (8/10) had tender, savory birria with a nice crunch from the cabbage and radish. The chile-sesame salsa added a great depth of flavor. The Barbacoa (7/10) was tender. I wasn't a fan of the salsa borracha, but the consome was delicious with a nice kick. The Fried Sweet Plantains (8/10) were soft and caramelized. The crema and cheese were a great addition. Overall, a solid spot for Mexican food when you want something a little nicer than a casual taco spot.

    It's a terrific still solid stalwart of restaurants in Chicago's legendary portfolio of amazing…read moredining experiences. Creative authentic Mexican specialties and delicious specials. The service is impeccable warm and welcoming! The restaurant interior and adjoining dining experiences are beautifully art directed from Rick Bayles's brilliant eye for art culture and food. The mole is lendary and the branzino was delicious. Beautiful food great full bar and drinks.

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    Back room, additional eating area at the bar

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