The people here are super nice and are always willing to help me if I don't understand a menu item. The prices are pretty fair because their portions are huge!! It is nice to see that it is always clean and the sauces and chips on the table taste fresh. read more

Un restaurante que resuelve los antojos pero no es lo mejor que hay. Los chips de los chilaquiles sabían a los comprados en paquetes, la horchata para mi es lo mejor. El lugar es limpio, las personas amables. El parking un poco incómodo. read more

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This place is great considering it's super far up north. Close to my work location for a lovely torta. They also have a large elotes that I recommend. Not good for you, but oh so good. read more

Speedy Taco - Elotes, more than I thought expected. - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

My favorite and new go-to is the taco dinner. I usually get steak and it's so good. I usually call in advance to order and they're usually pretty quick. Steak fries is also pretty good if you like carne asada fries. Everything is kinda pricey but as expected. read more

Speedy Taco - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

I can't get over how fantastic my meal was when I visited for the first time two weeks ago. The gyros with three sauces were absolutely incredible! I'm already planning to make this a weekly indulgence because the food is just that delicious. The staff is top-notch as well. In fact, I'm about to place another delivery order as soon as I finish writing this glowing review. read more

Speedy Taco - Gyros - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Are there more stars? They brought a taquiza to our corporate event and they went above and beyond serving food to all our employees in 3 shifts and locations. They were friendly, fast (no lines), and the best part: everything was delicious. From the meats, to the fixings, aguas frescas and sides, everyone raved about how good they are and asked to bring them back. The service was outstanding, easy to work with and the best so far. I'd give them more stars if I could. read more

For y'all to have these super high prices for your food I would expect the food to be worth it. I just ordered a two taco dinner one steak and one pork with rice and beans. both of my tacos WERE SUPER DRY. the shell and the meat!!!! and the beans are bland and have no taste to it and the rice is mediocre. I was expecting so much better from this establishment you guys put no love into making your food this food taste like you guys barely even tried. i'm so disappointed I will not be wasting my money here anymore. read more

Burritos are always incredible so flavorful and filling and the salsas are some of my favorites chips are nice and crispy Service is so quick and very polite As for the place it's a very nice little store low key I always come here every time I'm in town!!! Highly recommend super cheap and great food read more

My fiancé and I both love this place! We are obsessed with their avocado crema salsa (the hot one)! We literally buy it by the pint! My personal favorite dish from here are their sopes de pollo asado (grilled chicken sopes). These two grilled chicken sopes only cost me 8 bucks and I was more than full, I mean look at the portion size!?! . We highly recommend them, especially if you like spicy food like we do! read more

Speedy Taco - Sopes de pollo asado (grilled chicken sopes) - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Small place with a few tables. Bu really good tacos here. Chips and salsa decent. Great service, will go again. read more

Speedy Taco - two tacos on a paper plate - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Lovely service and amazing food...stopped for a light lunch and couldn't help but eat it all! Really good.

My experience at Speedy Taco was very much a mixed one. I was excited to find and try another "hole in the wall" taco place along my route to Waukegan (for work, I have to travel to Waukegan for up to two times per week). I also try to find locally owned places to eat rather than settle for fast food or national chains. There some positives and some negatives. I will discuss the negatives first. The interior itself was dark and drab. I went there on a sunny day, the inside of the restaurant seemed to be full of shadows. Next, some of food was tasteless and mushy. I ordered a taco platter with two tacos. The platter came with refried beans, Mexican rice, an al pastor taco and a fish taco. The refried beans were cold, mushy and tasteless. The same can be said about the Mexican rice. I bought the platter rather than just tacos so I could have sides. Given both of the sides were so bad, I kind of feel cheated spending for the platter. Now, I will discuss the positives. The tacos themselves were pretty good. I liked that you had a choice to make your tacos "American" that included lettuce, tomato and cheese or tradition with just onions and cilantro. I happen to chose the traditional style because I felt like a street taco, but having options is alway good. The fist taco wasn't perfect, but given the context and the short comings of the other food it was cook well and fried nicely. The al pastor was wasn't the best I have ever had, but the meat was decently tender and had a good taste. Also, the staff was friendly and the service was good. Overall, it was mixed bag. It's worth a stop if get tired of the fast food restaurants that dominate the immigrate area. read more

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I went here for lunch recently because I was in the mood for tacos and was curious to see how their food tasted. It's a dine-in and take-out restaurant. The restaurant is in a small plaza and has a decent amount of seating. The menu to go is posted on the side of the order counter. They have a good variety on the menu. It took me a short while to decide what I wanted based on all the variety they had. I was in a mood for a burrito and wanted to try their al pastor and steak meats. So I asked before ordering if they could make a regular size burrito with half al pastor and half steak and I was told it was okay. When I ordered it, my total with tax came up to $10 when on the menu the burrito was listed as $7. I asked the person behind the counter if there was some kind of a surcharge and she said no, it's because we have changed our prices. Okay, thanks for letting the customer know after the fact. I don't remember seeing a sign that their prices on the menu posted are older prices and the current prices have gone up. So I cancelled that order and got me two tacos. Same thing with the tacos. The prices had gone up. Apparently, the steak taco also cost more just like their al pastor taco compared to their ground beef, chicken and chorizo tacos. Anyway, by this time a bit too much time was wasted. Thus, I ended up getting an al pastor taco and a ground beef taco and a side of hot and mild sauces. The al pastor taco was okay in taste but the ground beef taco was downright bland and flavorless. I had to add their hot sauce to enjoy it and then too it wasn't anything special. In any case, I don't think place is for me. I didn't enjoy their food and won't be going back. read more

Best restaurant ever!! 10/10 food will go again. Martins service was great. Yummy food

I eat at this place occassionally, their food is pretty decent. I've only stuck to the mexican foods. They do offer American foods but if I wanted american food I would just go someone else. The prices are a little on the higher end. But I enjoy the steak fries have to eat them while the are hot. They do have the best horchata I have had in the area though. They have places to sit and they do deliver but I wouldn't get delivery, anytime I have gotten delivery my food is cold or missing something. I'll be back because they are usually pretty speedy in person. read more

Not exactly what I'm used too after living in SoCal for 7 years. I typically order the Cali burrito but change the meat out for shrimp due to their carne asada being so dry. We also order breakfast burritos which are outstanding! Their service is always good, wish they would've kept their soda fountain because you're paying more for a can of soda. When you can go across the street to McDonald's and grab a soda for $1. Their rice and beans are okay. I know Illinois Mexican food is no where near what we got in Cali but it isn't awful, it's just not as flavorful. read more

Top notch service, super friendly staff and all the tables are in great condition and clean. Traditional dining area with plenty of space. Tacos are AWESOME! read more

Speedy Taco - Three Asada taco dinner with rice and beans. - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Food is really good. Especially coming from SOCAL. Got the fish burrito, and loaded fries. Burrito needs some more flavor but overall tasty. I would come back again. Working were friends. Pay cash so you don't get charged a processing fee read more

Food: 1 Decor: 1 Service: 2 Surprised everyone gave this place 5 stars. I came here for dinner based on the Yelp reviews. 1. fajitas de pollo, 9 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vy0sbU1d35a80jbiVjUkEg?userid=2fN8mN7uUjOw-QqtcgYqXQ#UDlR8FDFK_kluzBZV5m-pw Bad. Everything was bland, and the chicken was too salty and overcooked. Rice and beans were dreadful. They said it came with a drink, but I only wanted the fajitas. 2. tacos al pastor, 1 http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/vy0sbU1d35a80jbiVjUkEg?userid=2fN8mN7uUjOw-QqtcgYqXQ#Z7v1JyWSPMe2jzijv8fqYQ Bad. They gave me 3 tacos when I only asked for 1. Bit into a pork bone on my first bite, and the tacos were tasteless. read more

Speedy Taco - Tacos pastor - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

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Great authentic mexican food, but also great burgers and a decent variety of other things. Meat is always piping hot, and the ingredients are fresh every time i've been here. Service is timely, and the staff is very inviting and friendly. Tacos are filled enough for 3 to satiate me as a hulking beast of a man. Not to mention they're ~$3 a piece, depending on the meat you get. Consider donating to the AHA when you go here and tip accordingly to your (stellar) experience. read more

Thank you to the speedy taco employees that where generous enough to give up such special time to spend with family To work and Feed the community by staying open on Christmas Day. I received the Upmost Kind service. As well as others that came after Me. Food was delicious. SPEEDY TACO Continues to be a Outstanding Mexican cuisine restaurant. Bless you & all be Well. read more

Speedy Taco - Entrance Barriers/ along with Hand sanitizers, open to customer use. Menu Slips. Masks Required - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Not happy. Pour flavor, and smothered in sour cream. Wife's carne tostada had terrible flavor as well. Meat fatty and tasted old re heated. read more

Speedy Taco - There is a taco somewhere under that slopped on sour cream. Ordered two taco meal. Both were Smothered and not appealing..... - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

I've ordered from this place a couple times. mainly because they deliver. one of the last time, i got avocado slices that where visibly molded. the time after that i ordered no avocado and ended up getting rotten cheese.... not to mention the condition of the food when it arrived. mind you, my boyfriend has normally ordered and paid. i looked over the menu, not sure why it dosent let you know the price difference on certain meat choices. so i did the math and because of the misinformation i ended up paying double what i thought i was. food is good just expensive. read more

don't eat from here Ive been throwing profusely. and thinking back on when I ordered my food the two girl kept staring at me talking and then said my foods ready. I will never go back here I never thtee up this bad from food and I had some horrible food from different countries read more

If there's any bad reviews take that with a huge grain of salt. First off the food is delicious and made with soul. The staff is friendly and they have to deal with rude customers that are entitled to everything in this day and age. Much respect to the waitress there. She is very nice but does not take anything from rude customers. Support this local business. read more

Their wings are awesome extra hot are my favorite. Their delivery is always on time and prompt. Great phone service as well. Also like the fact that they will accept cash payments for delivery read more

Me being Mexican I have a higher stander for Mexican food. First off all I don't agree with the prices for the quality of food. I ordered chicken milanesa dinner Rice and beans were flavorless, kinda like outta the box/can. Also got 1 asada taco and 1 al pastor taco Tortilla very dry as well with the meat No juicy flavors what so ever. The worst part was the hot sauce I order the "HOT" kind of sauce out of the mild, and spicy , hot being the hottest hoping it was going to be HOTTT very disappointed. read more

This is the best Mexican food I've had in the Midwest. An authentic Mexican hole in the wall place where they barely speak English. They have both green and red hot sauce and a huge carne asade burrito- -a delicious and flavorful gut bomb! They use onions, asada, cilantro, cheese, beans, sour cream, lettuce, guacamole and rice to make the masterpiece ! read more

Huge portions. There is friendly staff and quick preparations. The food is very delicious. read more

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I came here 3 months ago for the first time and was disappointed. The tacos carne asada and pollo were so bland. I returned today since then and was pleased with everything I ordered. read more

Had the Carnitas Tacos and they were GREAT! The table sauces were outstanding, the green/creamy one is a keeper...get some! read more

Speedy Taco - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Omg. Currently eating a bean & cheese chimichanga from here and it's like an out of body experience. So delicious. Best Mexican food I've had in a looooooong time. Maybe ever. read more

Speedy Taco - Bean & Cheese Chimichanga dinner - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Speedy taco was pretty good. Except for that they charged me a dollar extra for chorizo sausage. When it said for the tostada any meat 9.50... read more

Speedy Taco - Charged for meat when the menu said any meat for 9.50... - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Thee worst attempt at Mexican food I've encountered, and I've had Pepe's before. My eyes till can't process the fact that a beautiful bright green guacamole they sell with the works could taste so foul. Horrible by all means, the avocados where bland, hard and tasted like they where once frozen, also the lime juice was from a bottle, arrgh. One taste!. I am ashamed. If you want good Mexican food take a trip down to Pilsen/Little Village in Chicago. You're guaranteed an amazing meal. Two stars only because the chips where half way decent. read more

Speedy Taco - Real guacamole does not stay this green after a day... do not recommend ! - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Please: take the time to read the negative reviews for this place. Too many are so heart-wrenchingly petty, you grieve for the struggle those special snowflakes must face just getting out of bed at noon. You even have one turd burglar -- leaving a trash review -- recommend going down to "Little Village in Chicago" for good Mexican food. No, Turd Burglar. I'm stuck in North Chicago for a reason. If I could travel, I'd actually go to Mexico to get good Mexican food. For most people checking this place out: you work on base. You have about 45 minutes to eat lunch. You really aren't feeling the drive-thrus, but you don't have time to wait at a restaurant. This place is the happy hybrid you're looking for. The service is always fast and friendly: you'll have chips and salsa at your table before you're done taking your coat off. The food is hot and tasty, and it is ready FAST. (Those guys behind the counter -- especially during the lunch rush -- are just on another level.) You get a great meal for a price that's comparable to the fast-food joints, but you don't hate yourself afterwards. For what it is -- a super-speedy Mexican joint in North Chicago that you can eat at during a normal "base-centric" lunch hour -- it is excellent. read more

Ordered delivery and it came quickly. I ordered a California burrito, kids cheeseburge meal,, and 10 piece garlic buffalo wings. The burrito is reminiscent of what you'd get from a food truck in southern California. Nothing special but it huts all of the marks. The kids cheeseburger meal is actually a decent size burger. I had to cut it in half for my son. As for the garlic buffalo wings they are just that. Quite a bit of garlic on them! They aren't bad just more garlic than buffalo. Overall for a place that delivers within five miles it's not bad. If you can go out and have lunch somewhere, do that. But if you're stuck at home and want Mexican food than this is always an ok option. read more

Speedy Taco - Lucky for me my Wife is out of town! All that garlic! - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

Great food! But restaurant cleanliness is unsatisfactory. Cleanliness is 100% preventable. If you can't put in effort to clean the restaurant and keep an overload of flies out, how clean is my food?? SN: Ensure you eat all your vitamins to keep your immune system strong! read more

Fantastic burritos. I had the carne and my husband had the carnitas. Both came with beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato and cheese for under $8 each! So filling we each took a half home for later. Oh and they both came with avocado! read more

Speedy Taco - Carne asada (skirt steak) burrito - Mexican Near Me - North Chicago, Illinois

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I've had food here before and it's just over priced! And some of the items are kids portions for adults! Why?! I tried today because of the holidays and it was just as I expected; bad!!! I remember a few spots in Mudelien that are great with portions that I couldn't finish. That's my recommendation! read more

First time to try speedy taco. Heard the were fast for lunch service. We callled order in, lady on phone very pleasant and nice. When I got there to pick it up food ready on time. Like that cause have a short lunch. We both order chimichangas, I got the steak and my partner got ground beef. Wow they both were gigantic so much that neither of us finished ours. My steak was very flavorful as he said so was the beef one. I also did order no beans and it was correct. That's important to me as lately we have been ordering out and sometimes not getting the right food is very frustrating. Will definitely order here agin. read more