We have driven past this "hole-in-the- wall" taqueria so many times traveling back and forth to the…read moreHouston area. If you blink driving through Elgin you will miss this wonderful restaurant. We were definitely getting hangry on our return trip, and Yelp thankfully directed us here. Since it was late at night, they were not busy. They do have daily specials, but we went our ole faithful, enchiladas. We did start with chips and salsa. These chips are solid and allow you to scoop up their slightly spicy and rich salsa. I ordered their Tex-Mex enchiladas. These are 3 large enchiladas. I ordered one of each chicken, beef, and cheese. They arrived stuffed to the gills and covered with awesome queso. The dish comes with a generous portion of beans and Mexican rice. Taqueria Guadalajara is the real deal, and we will definitely be returning on our next road trip. I left just like my enchiladas pleasantly "stuffed to the gills"! As others have mentioned, the building has seen better days, but the food and service are superb! ,

I love the chimichanga here with Al pastor! It's so good! Food is excellent and their green sauce…read moreis delicious on everything. This is the only place we go to in Elgin for Mexican food because it is simply the best one and is always packed with locals. Food comes out hot and fresh each time. We love the breakfast tacos here and haven't had anything we haven't liked. It's a small restaurant so there is limited seating but service is fast. Do I recommend this place? Yes the only place I recommend in Elgin for Mexican food

Actually I would go 4.5 for local Mexican due to the impressive selection of "sauces" to top your…read morefajitas! We went with the "Roma" which included sun dried tomatoes mushrooms green onions it was SO GOOD on our chicken fajitas! I loved their house margarita and we even ordered a chocolate brownie with ice cream to share for desert ..perfect!

First time here on a Sunday lunch I was a little hesitant on the yelp reviews but I'm glad I came…read morein to try them out. We got seated right away not a lot of people for a Sunday and the service was fantastic. Service was fast Chips and salsa fresh and just the right amount of heat on the green salsa I ordered the beef fajita and it was so tender and seasoned to perfection. Rice was fluffy and seasoned. Refried beans perfect The hubby had taco plate and he said it was seasoned perfectly Will definitely return

Best chicken quesadillas in the area. Eat in or take out. Picture of container with chicken…read morequesadilla attached.

Authentic with Mexican cheese and hand made dishes. The molcajete with a mix of meats and cactus…read morewas excellent and the combination plate got good marks also. Taco meat reads slightly under-seasoned.

Sad That I Live So Far Happy That I found this place. I ordered their quesadillas. With aside of…read moreegg and they were so good. Food was fresh flavorful and their salsa was spicy and so good. Serviced was amazing place was clean. Easy parking. I see why they're so busy.

The chilaquiles hit the spot. Great small Mexican cafe…read more Service was great. My Tio moved to Elgin in 2009 and its changes a lot but great food is always a constant.

Overall a decent visit....Place is older but well kept and clean...Service was good and friendly…read more Queso, Salsa and chips hit the table first...First reaction to salsa was just ok, but actually grew on ya with a bit of a kick. Queso was better with salsa, but congealed about half way thru... Wife had the Beef Enchilada with double rice....The gravy is old school and good...plate was large and piping hot...I went with Chicken Enchiladas with green sauce, bean and rice....Sauce was good...they use whole bird which is great, but was in large chucks...but overall a good taste...Also a bit light on the sauce. Beans were good, rice was just rice...a little on the bland side. Were planning a return trip to try out the breakfast.

First-Off, I love Mexican Food, I even like bad Mexican food. But the food I was served here(Beef…read moreFajitas), no-way not good. The beans, barely mediocre. The rice, I wouldn't feed to the Hogs. But the real problem is the Queso, not real, made from powder mix, no taste at all. Yet they charged $11.00 for a 14oz. bowl. At that price, it should be real Queso. The waitress was great, The atmosphere was great. The food was NOT.

Didnt take long for a return trip...Again service was great...friendly and fast. Queso, chips and…read moreSalsa (always ask for alternative salsas) are a must for us...This round I went with the Carne Guisada...super tender and a great "gravy" with a unique taste. Wife stuck with her beef enchiladas, but asked for the Chipotle sauce that usually comes with a chicken dish...Super tasty, smoky and a nice little kick of heat. Beans and rice were solid. Definitely will be working my way thru the menu.

Food was just horrible ! Just because you put a bunch of…read morestuff on a plate doesn't make it good

I randomly came across this food truck as I was craving buche tacos and this was one of the few…read moreplaces that actually have that option of meat. It is a bit of a drive for me since it's in Elgin but very well worth it. They have a good variety of meats but my favorite is of course their buche. I initially came here for tacos but after having trying their buche quesadilla (sooo incredibly yummy!!!), I started getting that instead. For quesadillas you get an option of the size. I usually go with the large which they prepare with an 8" tortilla I believe. It usually fills me up. Outside of how delicious the food is, I love how they give you a side of grilled onions as part of the meal. I would put those into either the tacos or quesadilla for that extra flavor. Also, they provide 3 different sauces. This creamy green salsa sauce they have is soooo good. The food typically comes out fairly quick as well so that's also another plus.

Food was bad got a quesadilla with pastor the quesadilla was drowning In grease and the burrito was…read moreeven worse fell apart after one bite not satisfied at all

EXCELLENT FOOD! Very delicious, very authentic! Very clean. I would recommend ordering the 12 mini…read moretacos tray! We were amazed of how pleasing and delicious it looked and it was even better at first bite! The jalapeños were perfect! Definitely going to order here every time! The Jamaica agua fresca was to die for! Everything was delicious. We also ordered a side of rice and beans and that it self was cooked to perfection! We also ordered an order of French fries for my son and again they were delicious! 1000% recommend this place!

We have quickly become regulars at El Chaval! The food is truly delicious and authentic. My husband…read moreis a picky eater and this is his go to food truck. Try it out I promise you won't regret it!!!

Tacos are $3.25 for regular and $4.50 for large…read more The regular are good size. The ingredients can be combined i.e Bacon and sausage, potato, etc. Very satisfying and delicious! They run out of the large by 9 am. But the regular are just fine. Accessible from both sides of the highway.

5 Stars -- Worth the Stop!…read more Total hidden gem in Elgin! The Taco Stop may look like a little ramshackle joint from the outside, but don't let that fool you. The line was out the door when we arrived, and they burned through it fast -- thanks to a small but mighty team of four working hard in the back, cranking out fresh homemade tortillas like pros. I had the large bacon, egg, and cheese taco -- the bacon was perfectly crisp, not greasy, and full of flavor. Their spicy tomatillo salsa was a standout -- bright, bold, and just the right kick. My husband got the fajita beef taco and was seriously impressed with the flavor and portion size. Quick service, real ingredients, and food that hits the spot. Definitely stopping here again next time we're passing through!