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    Taqueria El Pastor

    3.6 (150 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Closed 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Horchata
    Ana M.

    Hear me out, the reason you didn't like your tacos is because you didn't order them correctly. I was shocked to see the rating of this place because these are my all time fav tacos. You need to get Al pastor or asada tacos with meat extra crispy and the tortilla as well. Thank me later!!! Also they have the best horchata here :) Always a good time with great service! See you in the future on a Tuesday

    3 Carne asada taco dinner with cilantro and onion on corn tortillas, plus a raw jalapeño
    Stephen M.

    3 taco Carne asada dinner again, with cilantro and onion. Wonderful. I order this or a giant burrito everytime I am here. Best in the area.

    Carne Asada burrito.
    Joe W.

    A gem in a crowded food market in this region. Authentic is the best word describing this food. Very reasonable prices. I had the Carne Asada burrito dinner and was not disappointed. The salsa has some nice kick to it and they serve your food with fresh cut limes. A great value, I've been here before and will return anytime I'm near the Chicago Midway Airport.

    Chicken and steak tacos at Taqueria El Pastor.
    Michael S.

    There are numerous restaurant choices for Mexican and tacos along this stretch of 65th just east of Midway. So, why choose Taqueria El Pastor? Tasty taco options made quickly and reasonably priced. Or, complete meals if you want more. I tried three tacos: chicken, steak and pork. Enjoyed all three but thought the pork the best. Add the veggie toppings you need--onion, tomatoes, cilantro. Tasty.

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    1 year ago

    Great food, good prices and clean. The waitress were very nice and attentive. The burrito de al pastor and chilaquiles with meat are fire!

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    1 year ago

    I really wanna to put zero stars don't go here the meat is stale and unseasoned. The chicken especially was nasty. The steak has no taste

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    1 year ago

    Never fails hits the spot all the time open till midnight best taco joint in West lawn

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    3 years ago

    Great local place for authentic Mexican food, yes a hole in the wall restaurant but sooo good

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    2 years ago

    Everytime I come here the food is fresh. The servers are very friendly and timely. Def recommend. The steak tacos are the best

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    3 years ago

    Great food and service is so quick. Love the steak burritos and tacos! Chips and salsa are also fire!

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    2 years ago

    Food is good unfortunately the service is bad. Waitresses do not like to come and place orders.

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    2 years ago

    Great food, casual ambiance and great service. We popped in between flights at Midway (it's less than 5 minutes from the airport).

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    4 years ago

    Great tacos, extremely flavorful and such a bang for your buck. Carne asada mmm I crave the taste for their works again..

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    Great food, friendly staff, and the salsa is really good.

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    Birrieria Zaragoza

    4.6(126 reviews)
    13.7 miUptown
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    Tacos de cabeza 10/10 algo de otro mundo! Taco de cabeza…read more10/10 out of this world! Birria 9.5/10 Las tortillas hechas a mano 10/10 Hand made tortillas 10/10 Flan 10/10 100% recomiendo la Birrieria Zaragoza! Calidad y sazón en su punto. I 100% recommend Birrieria Zaragoza! The quality and seasoning are spot on.

    We are so fortunate to have a place like Birrieria Zaragoza in our city. Their customer service has…read morealways been outstanding. They truly go above and beyond to make sure they deliver great customer service. They'll do little things like offer you a free taco of their Birria while you wait for your food. Go to any market in Mexico and they'll treat you the exact same. Unfortunately for them their original Southside location is closed due to a fire but they'll be back hopefully soon! My son and daughter both ordered their Birria Tacos, my wife ordered their Quesabirria tacos and I ordered their Tazon Chico of their carnaza Birria of course. It also came with a side of their handmade tortillas. Everything tasted so fresh and the Birria was very delicious. So much flavor in the consome. Ordering the tazon is definitely they way to go here because you get the meat in the consome. But if you wanted meat only, you have the option of ordering their plato instead. Regardless of what you order here, you won't go wrong. Enjoy!

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    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    10.1 miNear North Side
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    I love that they had an upstairs space with lots of wide tables and seats you can move around. Both…read morefloors have bathrooms and self-serve drink stations. Really awesome space at a crowded downtown location. Foods were served on nice metal holders or disposable/environmentally friendly containers and utensils. The tacos were huge, and I love that they focus on the variety of vegetables on the taco, which is often overlooked at other places. Veggies also make the taco look beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the tikka paneer, the paneer was soft for paneer but firmer than tofu, a really great texture. And the flavor wasn't overpowering. The tikka sauce was light, which I am totally fine with. The chicken quesadilla was also made well and of good value, the kids all really liked it. The salmon was good too but didn't really stand out as much, but appreciate the variety veggies on top! The mexi-Cali shrimp bowl was not bad either, but also didn't stand out much. The shrimp was good but I prefer it cooked even lighter if possible. Flavor was good tho. The rice was long grain, which I prefer, but they do give quite a lot, I ended up having quite a lot leftover. I wish the had a bit more cilantro or other herby mix to increase the depth of flavor, but overall still pretty good. Queso was also really good, thick and creamy, not too salty, but sadly the kids didn't like it as much. Husband also liked the gochujang pork a lot, said it was actually really really good. Overall, we really enjoyed everything we had there. Love that they also had paper towels everywhere. My preferred method of keeping clean haha. Will definitely come back.

    Ordered their tacos online and they were heavenly. Tried their paneer, tofu and cauliflower taco …read more All three of them were amazing. Such great flavor can just come to Chicago just for this specially. Would definitely recommend.

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    Tacombi - Tacos al pastor

    Tacombi

    4.0(202 reviews)
    8.4 miWest Loop, Near West Side
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    I was just randomly walking around the area and the festive music drew me in. Reminded me of the…read morekind of place you might see in a neighborhood in Mexico City, casual, pop up style, no frills and just really good food and friendly hardworking staff. In a way it felt like a makeshift restaurant with an urban warehouse vibe, big colorful signage on the walls, folding chairs and card tables make up the interior. It was very busy, almost every seat taken and the staff was running around taking orders with a smile delivering food and seemed to be having fun too. This is the kind of ENERGY I love!! There is a separate bar for drinks. The juices are freshly made in house, the horchata was highly recommended and apparently always sells out. I might have gotten the last glass of the night, the guy who ordered right after me couldn't get it. My quesoburrias and chicken quesadilla were very filling, and honestly I didn't need to order three, I left overstuffed haha... the waiter says I should try the shrimp tacos and cod next time. (Yelp tip:) He also told me that on Tuesdays from open til close it's BOGO on all tacos but there's always a line. Oh I'm definitely going to be back for this! Might be one of my most enjoyable meals in the city in 2026 so far!

    Tacombi is the place you need to visit to satiate your taco cravings! With a lot of taco options in…read morethe west loop this is the clear winner! The sinaloa shrimp is the best there is and props to the al pastor, seared fish, and carne asada. Excellent esquites and the margarita packs a punch, especially if you dare to get the spicy margarita! The vibes feel like the minute you step out you'll be greeted by the beachside at playa del Carmen! End your meal with their churros for good time.

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    L' Patron Tacos

    3.9(648 reviews)
    10.1 miLogan Square
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    My first time here, and it was such a great experience. Delicious food and a really fun vibe!…read more We walked in around 12:30pm Saturday, and even though the place was pretty packed, we were seated right away! I ordered the Paloma, and my husband got the Michelada, both super refreshing and made well. For food, I ordered the El Gringo with rice and salad. I definitely wish I had swapped the salad for beans, because my husband got both rice and beans, and I ended up finishing my rice and helping with his too lol. Highly recommend this dish, just go for the beans instead of the salad! My husband also ordered three tacos: Al Pastor, Chorizo, and Carne Asada, all of which were really good. One of the fun touches is that they have QR codes at the table to leave a Google review, and if you do, you get to spin a prize wheel. Of course I had to try it, and it made the whole experience even more fun. I ended up winning a free double shot! The staff were all super friendly, the restaurant was clean, and the music gave it a fun, vibrant atmosphere. I'd definitely come back!

    Would be 5 stars if they hadn't gotten rid of the elote…read more My favorites were the elote and the tortilla chips. Best in the City. Found out that they no longer offer elote and that's so disappointing. Maybe I'm the only one who thinks this but it's a major mistake to cut elote from the menu. The other food items are still amazing.

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    Taqueria Primo Chukis Uptown - Asada/Steak Taco @ Primo Chuki's Ravenswood/Uptown .(Ashland/Lawrence Ave) Tacos Burritos Tortas Quesadillas Enchiladas etc. Fast & Cool!

    Taqueria Primo Chukis Uptown

    4.3(388 reviews)
    13.5 miRavenswood
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    Authentic and delicious…read more This has been our go-to lunch spot for my co-workers and I, whenever we decide to eat out. I've tried different proteins for the tacos: STEAK, LENGUA (tongue), TRIPA (tripe), PASTOR (pork), and BISTECK. They are all delicious, tender, juicy, well-prepared and well-seasoned. The lime, cilantro, and onions on each taco are fresh and give so much flavors. The rice and beans that come with the entrees are so good as well. Service is always friendly and efficient. The place is neat, the bathroom is clean, and the prices are very reasonable. I will never get tired of coming here to eat. I heard that their margaritas are worth trying too. I'll try those after work hours ;)

    My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read more Restaurant: 48/50 Month tried: August Favorite dish: Burrito, Tacos Picture this: It's moving day and it's hot outside. You've been up since 6 am sweating and lifting heavy boxes. You just paid your movers an excessive amount of money and got yelled at by a neighbor for blocking the alleyway. It's 1 pm and you're HUNGRY and want a DRINK. This was our experience walking into Taqueria Primo Chukis. We ordered some very well-priced margaritas, my husband got tacos and I got a chicken burrito. YUMMMM. Great portions (my burrito was huge), simple yet flavorful recipes, and great service. The house salsas were great as well and actually quite spicy. After inhaling our food in record time and declaring this our favorite restaurant of our new neighborhood, only one question remained - was it actually that good, or were we just starving from our move? Don't worry, we put that to the test! We came back with a group on a perfectly normal day and had a spread of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and flan. Somehow, I think it was even better the second time!! My husband now suggests this spot for any and every meal. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for simple yet delicious mexican food.

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    Primo Chuki's by Night . Ravenswood/Uptown .(Ashland/Lawrence Ave) Tacos Burritos Tortas Quesadillas Enchiladas etc. Fast Service. Cool!

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