For a hole in the wall, I give this place a 5! The steak was perfectly seasoned, tender, and free of gristle. The homemade salsa options and topping choices were fantastic. The service was friendly and prompt. read more

We have only been there once, but we plan to change that stat. The food was perfect. The service was friendly and efficient. Not a fancy place, but very clean and accommodating. The Coke is Mexican and comes in a bottle. All in all, a delightful experience. read more

Stopped in yesterday for a quick dinner on the go Right away nice greeting and I then ordered 3 different tacos for myself . Shrimp /steak/ birria and all were very good and with that authentic taste . Chips and guacamole also excellent. Only thing missing was a corona and or tequila. But definitely will stop again !! read more

Had some great fast Mexican American food in Downers Grove. It certainly is loads better than Taco Bell in everything but price. Tacochela is one of those places you go to the counter and tell them items you want as they put your order together. Lots of things to choose from. You can get meats or vegan options for proteins and there's quite a few sides. Coming in for lunch there was a line. It's usually not a long wait and it wasn't this time. They have tacos obviously as well as burritos and tortas so you can get whatever. Has a pretty easy to understand menu. It's about $4 per taco. Get a combo and save a couple bucks. The combos add a drink and a side. For vegetarians the sides includes things like beans and rice, separate or together as one. We got a few of the tacos with the plant protein, and with the fried sweet potatoes. Filling. There was quite enough for us and glad we chose only a few tacos. Great stuff that is full of flavor. It's located in a strip mall at Belmont and Ogden. There's plenty of things for vegans. read more

Tacochela - Lemonade With Plant Protein And Sweet Potato Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

First off, service was amazing!! The ladies up front were so welcoming and sweet. We've never been to this establishment before, so we were surprised that we could watch them make our food and customize it similar to subway. The interior is super cute with plenty of seating and beautiful decorations. The food was sooo delicious. We got 3 horchatas, a large al pastor quesadilla, carne asada torta, and the flamin hot Cheeto burrito. The total came up to $50 which isn't bad at all considering everything was big enough to share! I love this place and will definitely return!! read more

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I was out and about and didn't feel like cooking but wanted some good Mexican food. I decided to order the burrito bowl, which was very customizable! Much more than Chipotle or other places. It was a large portion and delicious too! There was plenty of seating inside, but I just picked it up to go. Will definitely come back to try more things! read more

Tacochela - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Placed my first catering order with Tacochela, and let's just say... I may never look at other tacos the same again. From the order to pickup, everything was seamless--like they've been catering taco dreams for years. The ordering process was easy, the communication clear, and fulfillment seamless. The food? Plentiful, flavorful, flat-out delicious. The toppings were generous, the tortillas fresh, and the packaging? So good I briefly considered framing it before diving in. But the real kicker? They helped me load the massive order into my car. I've catered from a bunch of spots over the years, and this was a first. Usually, I'm left juggling trays like a clumsy waiter in a sitcom. Tacochela not only handed me tacos, they handed me kindness. And maybe a future hernia prevention plan. Bottom line: Amazing food, even better service. 11/10, will taco again. read more

This is the place to go when you want to dine in or carry out. The food is fresh, you pick the proteins & veggie's. For the price you pay they fill the containers full. Skip the commercial spots and give them a try. The next best thing to home cooking. Help keep a small business open. read more

Tacochela - Food is fresh, you pick what you like and they give you plenty. Skip the commercial spots and try this homemade goodness. - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Finally stopped by a few weeks ago for dinner and it was delicious. We started with the chips and salsa - they have some spicy salsa - that's for sure. Our preference was the green medium one. The chips were good - but quite a large portion - with our other food. I got the Flaming Hot Burrito w/ cheetos and chorizo. It was huge! I took half home and it was just as good the next day - if not better. I loved the spiciness of it and I thought the chorizo was great - not too greasy. I asked afterwards and they said they would do it in a bowl, too. I will do that next time. My husband got the chicken torta and he also loved it. Tacochela is a great find and the staff was very nice. read more

Tacochela's lamb tacos are BAE!!! Unctuous, fall of the bone lamb simmered in a sauce that allows the meat to be the star, paired with simple cilantro y cebolla (cilantro + onion) with a hint of lime, and you e got the perfect bite. The beans and the rice are humbly comforting, and a great accompaniment to the tacos. I've also had their Elotes and they're actually quite fantastic, so you have that option too. And in addition to the myriad of flavors of Jarritos (Tamarindo, Lime and Guava being my favorite), their Horchato is very good too! Good eats, for sure! read more

Tacochela - Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Great customer service. Food is bomb. Yes I'm old school and talk like that. Love the food.

I came here seeking vegetarian tamales, and it doesn't look like they do tamales at all any more. I got the vegetarian tacos - the vegan protein is a mix of grilled sweet potatoes and mushrooms, which sounds weird but was tasty. Service was prompt and friendly. The tacos came without cheese so they were vegan - I'm assuming cheese can be requested as everything is customizable - you pick which vegetables, which salsas, etc. you want. They were quite salty but tasty. I'd been here before and liked the horchata - I'm not sure what they've done to it, but the thick, creamy texture has been overdone. It's pleasant at first but has a tendency to read as slimy: if you poured it poured like egg white, in slugs, which is just icky. I'm hoping this was a one-off. There's plenty of seating; the wooden chairs aren't comfortable but you're not here to hang out. Prices reasonable for fast casual. This is in a strip mall on Ogden, so if you need to turn left when you're leaving you'll be here awhile. read more

Decided to try out Tacochela recently and it was pretty good overall. It's fast causal service and like chipotle create your own bowl, taco, or burrito. I had the grilled tilapia burrito bowl. The fish was made to order which is great! The beef, pork, and chicken were already made and in the holding warmers. They did not look that great. I also tried the Mexican fries and they were delicious! That was the first time I've had tajin on fries and it was a hit!! The agua fresca limeade was good and horchata was even better. The churros come in 2 per order and were okay. The store was clean, bright, and staff was inviting. read more

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My boyfriend and I LOVE this place. Food is always great service is always great too. we've been coming here for 2 years now. THE BEST QUESABIRRIA AROUND. My only complaint right now is I'm sad they just raised their prices, we get the same thing everytime and spent $20 more than we usually do with the price increase:( read more

Food is great, I just wish I could go more. They do not separate vegan grill from meat grill, so I have to pass.

A good place to come hungry! Visited my sister at work and my dad and I were looking for late lunch and ended up here. It is build your own, like Chipotle. I love how colorful and fun it looks in here. I got a burrito with the veggie filling, which is sweet potato and mushroom, two of my faves! I did feel bad because the lady misunderstood me saying "vegan filling" and thought I said chicken. Luckily my dad wanted chicken so he had mine! I had guac on mine, rice and black beans, red medium salsa, cabbage, and lettuce. My dad had a chicken and rice bowl with black beans, hot salsa, and cilantro. We also shared chips which were really good and I had mild salsa and queso with it. The burrito was massive but good. Not outrageously priced either. read more

Tacochela - Veggie Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Es obvio que los cocineros y trabajadores ahí son puros paisas porque los sabores son puros nostálgicos. ¡Hasta traen chiles recién tatemados en el comal! tengan cuidado con esos chiles, pican demasiado (;￣￣) read more

The tacos were fantastic! My first time at Tacochela. I have driven past it several times Values and today I thought I would give them a try. The sever was helpful and friendly. She had great suggestions but I decided to go with my tacos. I have never had lamb tacos but after today I will have them again. Very flavorful! I love that you can see the meat/ toppings and pick what you like. The Horchata drink was sooooo good! I love that I was able to see and taste the cinnamon. If you want authentic Mexican food, this is the place to go to! read more

We ordered the burrito and a customized bowl! So delicious!! The elote was real and not from the can, so that says a lot! It was so filling and the food tasted like home! We ate the food so fast we forgot to take a picture but the horchata was BOMB! One of the best I've ever had! read more

Tacochela - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

I thought the food here was great. The menu is a bit overwhelming with options but I had spotted some birria tacos on google reviews and wanted to give that a try. Overall I'd say I was not let down. Ended up doing 4 birria tacos and it comes served with a side of dipping meat stew / soup that you can dunk for each bite. While the exterior probably could've been crispier, it was still a delicious bite. My wife had grabbed a burrito and a taco as well. What's nice is that it's setup Chipotle line style where you can pick out your meats and fillings/toppings. Overall the quality of ingredients is much better and you won't be disappointed the selection of different fresh salsas and beverages (horchatas, mexican cokes, etc.). I think the only thing I can note is that the staff running is a bit lean. While we were the only ones there initially, the place got hit with a dinner rush of guests which created a decent line. Anyhow, pretty great spot. Will definitely be back again! 'Til next time, cheers! read more

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The food here is incredible! Great value for your money and so delicious. I only wish I knew about it sooner! read more

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I visited and had the burrito bowl with steak and it was great. Plenty of steak, guacamole, salad, rice and beans and all homemade. Highly recommended for the food, the ambience and service was great too. read more

Beware! Our delivery direct from their website was just stolen by the driver and the restaurant could care less. We have been regular customers for several years. If we don't go into the restaurant, I order delivery through their website. Tonight, I ordered delivery and got a text that it was delivered. But my front door cameras never went off.... And there was no food on my porch. So naturally I contacted the driver via the number in my confirm, who did not respond to my texts and hung up on my phone calls. At the same time I went door to door to my neighbors, but no food to be found. I called the restaurant and they could care less. An order DIRECTLY from their website and they blew me off. Told me they would call me back. I gave them 15 min before trying again (because I really wanted my food!) and then they just wouldn't answer the phone. Eventually they picked up, again totally could care less, told me it was their busy time and I would get a refund in a week. They've lost our business for good and any of our friends business as well. read more

I know... Barria tacos should be with goat but everything looked good behind the glass. So we got a mix. It was all so tasty but the shrimp were the best. Don't forget to dip your tacos (and whatever else you order) in the consume. That braising liquid was so well developed. Once the tacos were gone the chips went for a dip. The elotes had everything on it. I really enjoyed it but if you're not a lime person that flavor will be overpowering to the creamy parts. As for the guacamole, it could have used more acid. But you know I'm a limey person so take that with a grain of salt. The chips were amazing. Just how I like them, super crispy and substantial. I want a chip to hold up long enough for me to dip it in the guac and consume and get it in my mouth. Mission accomplished, chips. Order a horchata too. The cup gets dusted with cinnamon before the drink goes in. Sooo fancy! Service was excellent. The gentleman putting it all together was so helpful and friendly. read more

Tacochela - Elote-Chips and small Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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It was so good better than chipotle The rice is so good and the service is good The portions for the burrito are huge and a good restaurant overall read more

You need to drop everything you're doing and do yourself a favor and have some tacos from here. They are truly the best ..... fresh ingredients, friendly staff and a very clean dinning outlet. They are now open for dine in which honestly makes me so so happy !!!! read more

Tacochela - Chorizo taco and steak. Drowned in their amazing sauces. A beautiful mess ! - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

This place is "Chipotle inspired" with similar options of rice, beans, and different over heated, salty reductions of lamb, chicken, chorizo, beef and some dried up pieces of pork. I asked for queso and they spread some crumbled cheese that looked like cotija but no cheesey sauce. The guacamole was not fresh or it was over blended and high in acid... All that aside they're on some other level and I don't get these rave reviews. The Horchata was insipid and poured into a container that leaked through the top. I'd take a pass! read more

We ordered the Burria tacos with dipping sauce. She grilled the meat and cheese together adding onions and cilantro. Best taco in the burbs! read more

Tacochela - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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We ordered this on door dash. They forgot our salsa and guacamole (extra charge by the way) which was frustrating since it went with the quesadilla and the quesadilla seemed on the smaller side. The only thing I really enjoyed about my meal was the al pastor taco. It had a lot of meat and tons of flavor! I would highly recommend. I had pineapple, onions, queso fresco, and cilantro on it. The other taco I had was chicken tinga. The meat had a nice flavor and they included plenty of meat but the whole thing was mush! I hate mushy tacos. Given this I wasn't too thrilled. The elotes seemed definitely not authentic. I could have made them at home by opening up a can of corn, throwing a scoop of mayo in it, some cheese, and chili powder. They did not drain the corn!!! This is one of my pet peeves!! Who wants soggy mayo corn?? No no no. Please fix this. No one should eat elotes this way. I had to drain it and it still lacked flavor. A good elotes has corn that is fully cooked cut off the cob, Not from a can. If you use canned corn, cook it on the grill to give it a char. Definitely will never order this again. read more

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very friendly staff , they let me sample the meat choices before picking and my burrito was very fulfilling definitely recommend if you're looking for a tasty lunch read more

First off, HALAL!! Amazing food and really good service. The tacos are spot on and they know their spices. Tip: take habanero sauce only and only if you can actually handle spice. It's HOT All in all, a definite place to visit over and over read more

Tacochela - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

I heard a while back that Tacochela was offering some halal options. I finally made my way over. The inside seemed spacious (although I just got takeout), and the menu had a good variety of options. I also love that you can customize each dish to your liking. For halal (and vegan) options, they clearly identify those on their menu board and on the website. I ordered two tacos w/ halal lamb, a sope w/ chicken, and a tamale (comes standard w/ chicken tinga). I'd have to say 3.5 stars overall. The food was good, but not stellar. It wasn't as flavorful as I was expecting based on the mix of ingredients I chose. For example, I thought the cilantro lime sauce would have a stronger flavor than it did. I'm not really sure what a tamale is supposed to taste like, but this one was dry. The only other thing to note is that the pricing was different online than what I paid by ordering over Yelp. The website shows $3.35 per taco with a $0.45 upcharge for lamb, but I paid $4.39 per taco with a $1 upcharge for lamb. This could be due to higher costs that restaurants are enduring, but just something to keep in mind. Ideally, the website should be updated with current pricing. read more

Tacochela - Taco, sope, tamale - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

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They've been amazing from small to large orders and their chips are TO DIE for. We've used them for mid-sized orders (8-9 people each with specific taco orders and toppings), they are so organized with the packing of orders you never need to guess or manhandle the tacos to figure out whose is whose. Despite the large number of options for toppings they always seem to make them with accuracy. We have also ordered their "grande box" taco bar for a larger group of adults and kids and it worked out perfectly. Meat wasn't dried out at all which we've found with other places. Packs of hot tortillas and plenty of toppings (and chips!!). Definitely recommended. read more

I LOVE TACOCHELA! I cannot believe I have been missing out for so long- I had no idea that a place like this existed so close to home! Tacochela is a beautiful restaurant that's decorated for the artistic eye. When I walked in to pick up my order, I was so happy to be met with an explosion of colors. The ambiance is absolutely gorgeous and has multiple photo ops. But most importantly, the food is DELICIOUS. I enjoy the fact that they're a little more of a Mexican-American fusion. I wouldn't describe the food as your traditional take on Mexican cuisine but rather a more modern take. We ordered a little of everything: tamales ($2.25), tacos ($2.95), burrito bowl ($8.70), and torta ($10, with extra toppings). The tamales was a little bland but everything else was flavorful. I loved that there were different options for sauces and cheeses. I chose the chipotle aeoli and I did not regret it. As for the tacos, I got the Al Pastor and Tinga and both were yummy. The burrito bowl was super tasty. We also got shrimp on the side with the torta and it was such a good decision. Their horchata was also good. Next time, I want to try their burritos, shrimp tacos, and paletas. Because of COVID-19 I believe that indoor dining has closed again. We ordered online and picked up in store and it was a very easy process. Pricing was fair in consideration with the portions. I think maybe the bowl would have been bigger if we dined in but it's no big deal! I would say pricing was standard for places like these. Tacochela has a new regular customer! And as always, please come and support local businesses! I look forward to my next crave with Tacochela. read more

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Burrito bowl with steak was delicious. I would order again. The vibe of this place is like a Mexican street stand. You pick your own toppings. Staff was friendly. Service was fast. read more

Tacochela - Steak burrito bowl - Mexican Near Me - Downers Grove, Illinois

Prices are pretty good compared to the area. The service is great. Will help with anything you need. The food is amazing. I have never had a bad dish. It's a very fun and family atmosphere. For sure recommend. read more

This was my first time here after being recommended. Extremely friendly customer service. The restaurant was clean. The food was fresh and extremely tasty. They have a great variety to choose from and the birria tacos are legit. This place is way better than other taquerias in the area. I'm definitely going back. read more

Got 3 tacos Shrimp, El Pastor and Carnitas I let Flaka, the cashier make the dressing choices. Here is the deal, gringos, left to their own choice, over do the dressings. I would love it if they had a recommended dressings for each filling. I had the pickled cabbage with shrimp. I am not sure what else, but it was a flavor explosion. I love cabbage, but it is not what I would choose for a shrimp taco. The shrimp is marinated in something spicy, and maybe the sauce was spicy, so the pickled cabbage was a cool down. Anyway, a dressings guide for gringos is my suggestion. Probably should leave out the gringo word read more

Cinco de Mayo! The chips were stale and the queso tasted as if it came from a jar. I enjoyed my Chipotle Shrimp Taco, the Sweet Potatoe Mushroom taco was cold; the Spinach, Poblano and Corn taco was very good. Unfortunately, the refried beans were tasteless, but the rice was very good. My companions REALLY enjoyed the Carnitas and the Barbacoa, best ever. It's not an amazing place, it's average, but a nice fun atmosphere. Simple and inexpensive. read more

I'm not usually a huge fan of the lunch counter style restaurants as they can be really hot or miss but Tacochela is making me think twice about that philosophy. They have a huge meat selection so I tried the pastor and the steak. I also sampled the carnitas. The carnitas sample was dry and the pastor and steak looked good so I mixed them on my nachos. The el pastor was fabulous. Super moist and tasty. The steak was a bit dried out but had good flavor. The service was very fast and friendly read more