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    Taco El Jalisciense

    4.3 (209 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Guacamole
    Naiima D.

    I haven't been here in a couple years. I was in the area and I decided to stop in. I had a steak quesadilla that actually comes with lettuce and tomato on it, which I don't mind. The steak was flavorful. It wasn't tough. The cheese was gooey gooey deliciousness. I also got a steak taco, which was fresh and delicious. I got everything on mine. I had to pay like 50 cent extra per each ingredient. I got some guacamole again this time. I really liked it this time. It didn't have too many onions in it or you guys used some type of technique to kind of take that rawness out of the onion. My only issue is with the beans and rice. I guess your regulars love it. It looks delicious but it's basically one note there's no cumin or anything in the rice and beans. I don't taste any cilantro. I'm thinking you guys use tomato base for the rice. The rice and beans weren't horrible just very one noteish. I feel like it can be enhanced a bit. The Horchata was delicious. Great customer service, the place is small but very clean!!! Those steak quesadillas are to die for I will be back! Not yet it's coming

    From top to bottom: marinated steak, chicken, pork tacos
    Lucy S.

    We stopped by here on chance and it has a very charming, homey feel to it. The space is rather small so you probably can't come with a big group unless you're doing takeout. I got the al pastor pork, chicken and marinated steak tacos. The tacos were very fresh and had onions/cilantro as topping, which was great. The chicken was quite nice, but the pork was a bit dry and the marinated steak was very tough. It came in one big chunk, which made it quite difficult to eat. My friend got the regular steak taco and chicharrones taco. The steak taco was chopped, and she enjoyed it, but the pork skin was soggy. My other friend got a steak torta that she enjoyed. Overall, I think some items are really nice, but others were just okay, it was a bit of a hit or miss.

    Steak Taquito, mind you I do not have giant hands
    Raul M.

    Wanted to try El Jalisciense for some time, the grilled steak smells that come from this place draw you in. However, it left much to be desired. Steak was decent but for $4-5 tacos, one would expect them to be regular size. They are not, also the sauces green & red were simply, meh. I also tried the Al Pastor, it was unimpressive. Overall it was just ok, the amount being charged doesn't not match up with what you get. It sure why it's rated to high, but it is in the north side which lacks good taquerias.

    Carne Asada Tacos
    Christopher V.

    Like the best Mexican restaurants, Taco El Jalisciense is a hole in the wall. ..well actually they stand alone on an intersection corner. They're very popular with locals, CPD and utility workers. That's usually a good sign. After my first visit I would've rated 4. Well that was years ago and my return visits have been all over the place. I just can't rate higher than 3 stars. The lack of consistency is the problem. I've had tacos and burritos with chicken, Al pastor and steak. The steak can be chewy and not seasoned well. It doesn't have that char that puts carne asada over the top either. It's tough to find amazing chicken tacos anywhere. The Al pastor is fine, but not memorable. I prefer Yoli's a few blocks East, but this is a solid option. Try em both and let me know what you think.

    Steak Burrito
    Mayo M.

    Was driving by and hungry... after seeing all the great reviews, had to stop in. It's a cute little counter service taqueria with 2-3 tables and a few bar seats. Ordered a marinated steak burrito with everything (minus lettuce)... thought it was delicious... comes with house made red (smoky hot) and green (jalapeño) salsas... staff was friendly and fast... we'll be back for more soon!

    Jane V.

    Heard a lot about this place so we decided we finally had to stop here and eat. The location is on a six Corner intersection and there's a lot of construction currently going around so it's a little difficult to navigate. They do have a small parking lot in the back which is convenient as there is very little parking nearby. It's an old building with white concrete blocks More reminiscent of an old hamburger Shack than a Mexican food restaurant, but the interior was clean and both the indoor and outdoor was colorfully decorated. The seating area is small with just a handful of tables, it looks like they do a lot of carryout business. We ordered the Jaliciense dinner plate that consists of steak, pork and stuffed pepper as well as rice beans and salad. Our other order was a carne asada steak burrito which is served with beans, onions, cilantro, tomato, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream. The food was really good, however, I really like my stuffed pepper. When we were leaving I asked the person behind the counter if it was possible to get a dinner plate of just stuffed peppers and she told me that yes they would be able to make it for me. I guess I know what I will be ordering next time I eat here. I understand that they are known for their tacos al pastor, we will just have to try those on our next visit also. Prices are good especially the dinner plates considering all the food that you receive. Will definitely be back here.

    Asada, pastor, pollo tacos with chips! Delicious
    Craig B.

    Some of my fav tacos in Chicago stopped in on a rainy day for lunch. Little spot on the corner, maybe seating for about 6-8ppl. I got 2 Pastor, 1 chicken, 1 asada taco. Came with some fresh tortilla chips, honestly the best chips ever, so crunchy! Also a water bottle, came to $19. Tacos prices are a bit steep at $4 a taco, which I found to be pricey compared to other local taco spots. Food was a 5/5, giving a 4 star review for the price. I would come back for sure!

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    Food always good and service is always welcoming. Lemme get 10 tacos, some pico and a mix drink I love it here

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    Steak burrito was $12 but very dry the meat was overcooked and seasoned heavily. Ground beef taco was really good though

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    Ask the Community - Taco El Jalisciense

    Is this a byob spot?

    The spot is very small on the inside. I do not believe the owners have applied for a BYOB license from the city. I will tell you the food is amazing and some of the best in the city. They are always so busy we usually just carry out and enjoy our… Read more

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    If you meant beef tongue tacos, the answer is yes; on the other hand, beef lips tacos, I never even heard of such a thing.

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    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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    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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    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.

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    3.9(2.8k reviews)
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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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