Best tacos in the city. Hidden gem. The food comes out fast and fresh and delicious. Great service. Perfect quick spot to get Mexican food. read more

I love the sopes here, I usually get one Al pastor and one carne asada. They're perfectly balanced and the lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese have been fresh every time I've come here! It's nice to support a local family owned restaurant, the cashier is really friendly too. There's plenty of tables inside to sit at, no reservations needed. For takeout orders I always ask for one green and one red salsa, I love the combination of the two. read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - Al pastor burrito - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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OMG!! Our plans for dinner at Mott's (doesn't serve hamburger after 7pm unless you are at the bar, stupid) got cancelled. We walked across here and so glad we did. This Mexican food was fresh and amazing. We got the sope, nice a crispy with beans and al pastor meat. I could have eaten 100 of them, delicious. My wife got birria tacos which were crispy and the stew/sauce was flavorful. My kids got burritos which were so big they can barely finish them. We were full after eating. Our Waitress was super friendly and quick with our service, plus smiled and was happy to serve us. I recommend coming to the place again. read more

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We ordered the quesabirria and horchata. It was empty inside when we arrived on a Monday around 5pm but they were getting a lot of phone orders. Food came out relatively quickly. The horchata was really good! Very well balanced, it was on the less sweeter side of ones that I've tried but I prefer this way. The quesabirria was super crispy and flavor was good! It had a bit of a kick to it which made it even better. The meat is very tender and the consome adds so much more flavor and juiciness. It was very filling that we had to take to-go. Will def be coming back for more and to try other menu items! read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - Quesabirria with consome - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Decent Mexican food in the Wicker Park area. Nothing blew us away, but was average. The rice and beans didn't have much flavor. read more

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Truly love this spot! The Al Pastor and Fish taco are absolutely delicious. The salsas are so refreshing and have the right amount of kick. We always get the taco dinner! The service is amazing always and they are so quick! The place is always nice and clean. Great place to dine in or take out. It's our go to spot on lazy days! read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - Pork Taco FISH TACO 2 Piece Taco Dinner Chips and Guacamole - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was pretty tasty and flavorful, so no complaints there. That said, the portion size was surprisingly small honestly one of the smallest burritos I've gotten at a Mexican restaurant. I could have easily eaten two. Also worth noting there were no sides included no rice or beans and no chips and salsa, and I wasn't even offered water, just a bit of salsa for the burrito itself. I see after I should have ordered a dinner and wish I was corrected or offered when ordering. I just missed it. Overall, decent taste and friendly staff but left still very hungry. Probably a 3-star experience for me. read more

Good food and decent prices! It's not much of a sit down place, better for takeout. Their chicken tacos are really tasty and they do even offer fries, which are surprisingly good for a Mexican spot. read more

My go-to place for a burrito near me. The Al pastor is to die for and they always read my requests and make sure it doesn't have lettuce. People are friendly and I couldn't recommend more! read more

Looking for a delicious and affordable spot to grab tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and more in the Chicago area? Make sure to check out Taco and Burrito Express #3! I ordered the 3 chicken enchiladas platter covered in verde salsa. I also ordered a side of chips and their housemade spicy salsa. Our table also ordered the mouthwatering 3 for $15 birria and cheese tacos and the fully loaded burrito. We ordered our meal and had it delivered to our table within 15 minutes. Quickly grab your food to go or enjoy your meal at one of the tables inside of the restaurant! This is a great location to visit if you are looking for a quick meal! read more

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I've passed by Tacos & Burrito Express many times and finally had the opportunity to pop in for a to-go dinner order. I came on the a whim, 30 minutes before close (they close at 9:00 pm), and was hungry for something satisfying and filling. I decided on the Taco Dinner (2 tacos) that comes with rice & beans. I got the steak taco and the fish taco. Both were made to order and you get to choose between taco toppings: lettuce and tomatoes, or onions and cilantro. I went the traditional route and got the onions and cilantro, and their tacos are served on double corn tortillas. The food was ready within 10 minutes, and while they have tables for a sit-down meal, I think most of their patrons do carry-out. I asked for salsa verde and spicy salsa to-go and they came in small tubs. Next time, I would ask for a few extra tubs of salsa verde. The restaurant was bright and colorful on the inside, and while I was waiting for my order, they had a comfortable spot to the side where you can sit down and wait. If I'm ever feeling like a hearty, no frills, taco dinner, this place will hit the spot! I can't wait to come back to try their burritos and tortas. read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - 2 Piece Taco Dinner (carne asada & fish taco) and includes rice & beans - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great spot for tacos and burritos in wicker park area. The owners are super nice and prep awesome food. Free street parking is available in front of the building if you lucky of course ‍‍ TRY OUR FAVORITES: Steak Tacos Al Pastor Tacos Check out Insta reel @table_4_2_chicago read more

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We've been coming here for years-- I feel like they've leveled up even more recently! Had the best tacos and quesabirillia was excellent. My favorite was the fish taco. Show this local place some love! read more

Fish tacos are amazing here!!! Al pastor on the other hand were nothing special and really greasy. Food takes about 10 minutes to be ready. Cute interior with a few tables if you want to dine in. Salsa available with each order the green was ok and red was extremely spicy. Will try other things on the menu in the future. Street parking out front. read more

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Food is great and we used the location for a private party it the service was 1st grade. We recommend this restaurant thank you

I don't get it. I had high hopes for this place due to the great reviews that I saw across platforms. Unfortunately, as someone who is an authentic taco connoisseur, I was disappointed with my meal. I ordered 3 asada tacos (authentic style) along with chips and salsa. I was provided with a small bag of old chips and a generous portion of salsa. My small tacos felt like they had been topped with grease before being packaged & served to me. When I took my first bite, I could see grease being squeezed out. Furthermore, there was very minimal taste and the steak tasted old (to complement the old chips). Maybe I just caught them on an off day, but for this experience, I was left wishing that I had ordered from a different restaurant. read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We got chicken burrito suizo dinners. They were really yummy takeout! Good sizes. The rice and beans were surprisingly really tasty as well. I am super picky about my refried beans - I usually don't like unless homemade but these ones were super flavorful and made well! The horchata was fire too! And decently priced read more

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i was kind of mixed between what to give this place as many have said that it is the best, but I thought it was ok. When I say "ok", I do not mean that anything was bad, but this is basically a standard taco stand. We have hundreds of them in Chicago. I traveled specifically here to try it because it got rave reviews. I was mildly disappointed, but stayed with 4 stars because it was generally good and its a small business which is always nice. Like I mentioned, it was a pretty standard taco stand with the same menu. I thought the prices were a little high, but the food that I got was pretty filling and bountiful. It took them a little longer than expected to make my food which was three tacos and guacamole. I take that two ways: The Good: all the food is fresh. The not so good: they have major kitchen issues because it still was suspiciously long for tacos and guac. As for the tacos, they were jam packed with meat which was nice. The steak had a little bit of a greasy taste which is what made me not be thrilled with the taco as much. It still was good and did the trick, but I traveled for these tacos and I could have gotten some better closer to my own house. The Guacamole was good, but nothing special with that either. I had a couple of friends talk about the salsa being really good. It tasted the same as any other Mexican place's salsa. I know this is a bit of a roller coaster review here, but I was slightly disappointed in the place. Maybe my expectations were too high. If I am in the area, I would likely return, but I am not traveling all the way to Wicker park for this food! In short, it was good, but not THAT good! read more

I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I get tacos here at least once a week. The food here is finger-licking good! I even drink up the leftover salsa verde. My favorite item here are the steak tacos with cilantro onion. I get these every week! The beef is so well seasoned and flavorful and the tortillas are perfect. Both salsa verde and salsa rojo are great, but I prefer salsa verde. I literally drink it up! The rice and beans here are also very well made and full of flavor. I have also tried the beef tongue tacos from here and they are pretty good! I've had beef tongue tacos from other places and they are awful, but I would get them from here again. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything here. Best tacos in wicker park! read more

THE BEST TACO SPOT. My fiancé and I discovered this spot when we moved nearby about a year ago and have been getting it weekly ever since. The carne asada taco dinners are our go to and everybody here is so nice! read more

Great place! Delicious, fresh food. Very good service. And super clean kitchen! These quesabirria was so tasty!

Extremely delicious and at a great price! Everything was fresh and if I could give a 100 stars, I definitely would! read more

Love this place! Recently moved here from Texas and miss the hispanic cuisine the most. I tried Taco & Burrito Express 3 while on a hunt to fill the "Tex-Mex" food craving, and I wasn't disappointed. This is my local spot and recommend it anytime I can. read more

This restaurant is near my part-time job. They have good food and efficient service. The area around North and Ashland has a surplus of Mexican options, but this one of the better places to go. Try the quesabirrias! read more

Overdue review from awhile back. Very cute spot with some fun decor. Busy take out night. We just stopped in as our first taco spot of the night. I got my usual veggie taco and ordered the dude his steak taco. I got a side of rice and beans also for good measure. thank you for making a veggie taco more than the usual bean/rice/lettuce/tomato combo. It had broccoli, carrots, onions and I don't remember what else I just remember it was delish! The man really liked his steak too. Rice and beans were *chef's kiss. read more

We came super late, but then it was open until the wee hours. There was no one else inside, so we were weary, but the food was a pleasant surprise! Both the tacos and burritos were good - portion sizes weren't huge, but it was enough food. Wouldn't get the taco dinner next time, but rather just single tacos. You order at the counter and sit where you want, and we had plenty of choices since no one came in when we were there. read more

If you want quick, easy and tasty, this is one of the best simple taco joints in the area that I have found so far. The staff is always very nice! They are also bilingual (English/Spanish), which I love. I probably order the taco dinner once a week, and it's always a solid choice. read more

Ordered food through ubereats. Chips and Guac, and a burrito dinner. Chips were traditional tortilla chips, the guac was fresh and worth ordering again. The burrito was one of the best burrito's I've had. I am from texas so I know my mexican food, and this joint just hits the spot. I ordered a steak burrito which came with rice and refried beans on the side. The burrito had steak, avocado sauce, lettuce tomatoes. Not too overfilled, not less either, just perfect. I got both roja and verde salsas which were super flavorful as well. Definitely will order again from this place. read more

Got the taco dinner for takeout. You get so much food for the price! Love that. I got the al pastor and steak tacos. You can choose either 2 or 3 tacos. Al pastor was DELICIOUS. Steak was ok and the reason I took off a star. Felt it was oddly chewy. Everything else from the rice to the beans included in the dinner was bomb! Boyfriend got the chicken burrito and loved it. Overall would go back to try some of their other menu items for another cheap dinner. read more

I ordered the Steak Torta with guacamole added (no cheese or sour cream--dairy free gal). It was INCREDIBLE. I've paid 4x their prices for way less and not nearly as good. Holy cow. I was blown away. The people and atmosphere are also wonderful. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND COMING HERE!! read more

Ordered their lengua, steak, Chile relleno and fish tacos. They are pretty filled and have a lot of flavor. Their salsa are flavorful but not spicy at all. We did order some of the tacos with cilantro and onion, the default here is lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese. My wife and I enjoyed everything we had and we will be coming back. read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - Lengua taco and chille Chile Relleno Taco - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cash only! Chips are served hot and taste like fresh corn. Steak tacos are lean and tasty and the chicken tacos are meaty and juicy. Red hot sauce was a little too spicy for me but I really liked the green one. Service was fast and friendly. We dined in and the little tables were just cozy enough for a quick meal. read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - Taco Burrito Express sign at night - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The staff was very friendly and polite and their recommendations were very good as well. I really like the decor it looks newly renovated. The tacos were delicious! I had the chorizo and the Al pastor and both were home runs. read more

What you would expect from a place like this. Food is okay, but I think a bit over priced. However, I just moved to this area so maybe that's normal. The customer service is great! And I would go back. read more

It is a very odd location because the highway is right around the corner and parking is super limited. very corner but in terms of the actual restaurant, food was delicious! It is a little small but we enjoyed our meal. read more

Tacos & Burrito Express 3 - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Here's me earning big karma points. Introducing The Trifecta: one al pastor taco, one lengua taco, one relleño taco. Lettuce. Tomatoes. (Hold the sour cream. Sour cream is a pollutant that has no place in, on, or near good Mexican food. Applying it is a form of vandalism and should be regarded as a punishable offense by civilized people. Unless you're in Southern California where different rules and canned black olive slices--oh the horror--apply.) TB#3's are taco-sized tacos, with the requisite two tortillas per. The bottom / outer tortilla serves as a reinforcement and moisture barrier for the upper / inner tortIllas upon which the above fillings are heaped, but not overly heaped. Properly constructed, the tortillas should come to just above the halfway point of the filling. More filling will just fall unceremoniously into your tray and throw off the salty masa to filling ratio which, like a good martini, is maddeningly difficult to get right. Al Pastor resides in the upper pantheon of pork, where it hangs out with hardwood-smoked BBQ ribs, braised ribs, Southern Ham, prosciutto, Spanish jamon, nitrate / nitrite-free bacon (that shit'll kill you), and Chinese red-braised pork, drinking bourbon and smoking pre-embargo Cuban cigars. Al Pastor is vertically spit-roasted pork, the euphoric marriage of Lebanese and Central Mexican spices. Properly cooked, it is flame-crisped bits and succulence. It's what shawarma and gyros aspire to be when they grow up. Lengua is beef tongue. Legua has an almost meltingly-soft texture when it's cooked properly. TB#3 cooks lengua properly. "Ohmigod, tongue? Really? No way." Way. Shut up and order it and don't tell the reluctant among your party what it is. They'll thank you for it later and forever after revere you for your refined and nuanced palette. Chile reelleño. What's the first word? Chile. It's not called a batterito. A chile relleño is supposed to be an homage to the chile pepper, cheese-stuffed and wrapped in a light, golden coat. The key to the chile relleño is the batter and the cooking. Most places blow it with batter so thick and dense it's like eating a kitchen sponge made of dough. Sponges being absorbent, the botched relleño retains about a quart of oil. This is why you feel like you blacked out and ate your sofa after a substandard relleño. TB#3 performs the entire orchestration with deftness and precision. Every other visit, or if you stop by for "breakfast" at noon, rotate in a chorizo taco. Like the al pastor, lengua, and chile relleño, they do an exceptional job with their chorizo. Pro tip: red salsa for the al pastor and lengua, green salsa for the relleño. Christmas (that's half red and half green) for the chorizo. You may demonstrate your gratitude by judiciously passing this along to your family and very best friends. If you're feeling particularly thankful kindly request that the owners -- this is a family-run joint with mom and dad doing the cooking and the son ringing up orders--affix a discreet brass plaque that says "GeorgeNCopy" on the second table from the right-hand side of the entrance. What comes around goes around. read more

Prefacing this with how ive never left a review for anything before in my life. These are the best "cheap" tacos around. I feel bad because it never seems busy and they just moved to a new nicer location. The grocery store next door is always packed with people getting lunch - tacos, burritos, tortas, etc. Taco burrito express is just as quick/slow but the food is WAY better. Not even on the same level.... Not to bash the grocery store. I just want people to make better choices and to start by choosing taco burrito express #3 for all their Mexican food cravings. Pro tip, try the sopes if you haven't had one before. Might change your life. El pastor tacos are amazing, fish tacos are surprisingly maybe the best, and the steak is great as well. Make sure to get enough sauce if your taking out. Couldn't recommend this place more. read more

Francisco, the owner and chef, is a deity of refriscos. He makes them from scratch, which, if you have ever tried it, is a total pain but, in this case, totally worth it. Everything else my wife and I have ever had here is great, but, hey, it's all about the refried beans, man! (OK, the chile rillenos are to die for too.) read more

Honestly this was a big disappointment. After reading all the reviews I went for a quick dinner. Got the taco dinner, which somehow managed to cost me $12. I don't know what people say about "fresh", but I definitely saw the microwave fire up multiple times during the prep of my meal. The tacos were not good at all. Will never return. read more

Closed at 12:10pm on Saturday? It is supposed to be open at 11am today. Doesnt seem likely we will be back this way again if hourse cant be trusted. read more

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