My sister and nephew came all the way from the Philippines and asked me where they could experience an authentic taco. Hands down, without a doubt, this is the place to go! We all absolutely enjoyed everything--from the delicious, flavorful tacos and food to the lively ambience and warm, attentive service. The flavors felt authentic, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming, and the whole experience made it even more memorable for them. They came looking for a great taco experience, and this place definitely delivered. Authentic, delicious, and worth coming back to. Highly recommended read more

Los Comales is an icon in Pilsen. The large dining room can fit a lot of diners, wait staff collaborate to get groups' orders in and delivered quickly, and the kitchen staff are continuously and efficiently making our delicious meals. Three of us had lunch and as our waitress said, "You will have a lot of food!" We did, and took home delicious leftovers for the next day. We started by nibbling a few pieces of the spicy pickled veggies that live at each table. The carrots and cauliflower are favorites, tangy and a great wake up! Our fresh made guacamole arrived next, and it's a simple but perfect combination. Creamy avocado, small chunks of tomato, fine chopped onions, lime, and really good on the crispy salty house-made chips. One of us ordered a large guayaba drink, and it was fruity and pulpy and sweet and tangy. Perfectly refreshing. We shared tastes of all our courses, so I can tell you that the weekend special soups were really generous portions and soul-satisfying. The menudo was filled with small cuts of meat (tripe) and a delicious thick beefy broth. The pozole was stacked higher than the rim with hominy made right, long cooked and tender, full of amazing corn flavor. There were 2 large bone-in pork pieces to take apart and mix into the savory broth. Tortillas, cilantro, chopped jalapeños, limes, and more, were served with these dishes to season as you wish. We also had an assortment of tacos served with onion and cilantro (though you could choose American style with lettuce tomatoes and cheese if you wished.) The lengua (tongue) was tender and perfectly slow-cooked, the barbacoa was flavorful with a little kick, and the suadero (flank steak) was my favorite- chopped into small crispy super flavorful nuggets. No room for dessert, but it was hard to stop eating those delicious flavors, even as we wrapped the leftovers to go. We will be back on our next visit to Pilsen! read more

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Yareli was our waitress and she' was so nice and took our order nicely. I love this place and it takes me back to my childhood. I'm from this area but moved when I was 17 and now I'm 46 and this place has been here even before I was born (maybe more than 50 years) and it still has the same great vibe and great service. It used to be a small one in the corner before it expanded. Such a great place for the very best tacos. All tacos are delicious. Happy to give it my love and my review. You won't be disappointed. read more

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My first time going to Taqueria Los Comales. I've always heard mixed reviews about this place. Based on my first time experience this past weekend blew my mind. When you walk in, you can sit wherever you want you will be greeted immediately and served your drinks upon placing your order. I ordered a Horchata and it was delicious. It was nice light creamy the perfect amount of cinnamon. I ordered it with no ice that absolutely impacted the flavor and made it even better. It was like an ice cream drink. The service is very welcoming and family oriented. We ordered three steak tacos and one steak huarrache. My boyfriend said the steak tacos were decent. They did bring them out pretty quick and I don't think they were as fresh as they could've been. My order of the steak huarache came out a few minutes after he received his food. My meal was fresh and delicious. The steak was seasoned perfectly. It was not overly greasy. The cheese was delicious. The beans were the perfect texture added onto the base of the huarache. The huarache was a bit more tougher in texture, but it held up very well with everything loaded on top of it. I enjoyed it! I will absolutely be coming back. The sauces were good too. The ambience of this place was very chill. You can relax enjoy your food slowly if you want. I highly recommend stepping out of your comfort zone when ordering they do have all sorts of different types of meat & entrees to choose from. Diversify your pallet. read more

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Im so glad i came here with my mom , We got 2 steak burritos and they came out so fresh and large. The burrito was juicy and packed with flavor. They had complimentary pickled vegetables on every table and came with our take out order. Everything is very good and I would definitely recommend if you're looking for quality and authentic Mexican food. Inside It's very clean, with fast and friendly service . Additionally, they decorated for the season and it's very family friendly! read more

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Ambiance - authentic, family owned taco spot in the Pilsen neighborhood, offers lots of space for dine in customers Service - staff was nice & food came out quickly Food - guac & chips were fresh, salsa had a really good kick to it, quesabirria was amazing (shell was slightly crunchy, meat was tender, consomé was rich in flavor) read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Still a solid spot even year later! I really liked the tostada, as they are stacked with toppings but doesn't feel too heavy since it's a lot of fresh shredded cabbage. The taco plates are filling - Lengua was my favorite. Chorizo was a little too salty for me and maybe adding something fresh/sweet would cut the saltiness a bit better. Huge tubs tableside pickled veggies available for dine-in. There is signage to not over do or try to take some home, which is understandable. Lastly, the horchata is solid too. Cinnamon-forward and smooth milk, with a good vanilla flavor. read more

Late Review This review is probably some odd 20 years late. I've been going to Los Comales since I was a shorty! The only downside to this place is the price going up, but inflation is inflation. Even on the off days, still better than the tacos you gon get on the north side read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Steak taco dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Your no frills taco joint in Chicago. Delicious and well cooked meat with a large menu with all the classic meats. They have a big container of pickled veggies on the side of the table which paired so well with the taco and a refreshing horchata as well. Such a great place for a quick bite, service is incredibly fast here. read more

my family of 5 came right around 5, and sat right away. Food came fast, and was so good. And the horchata was delicious!

The tamales were not good, at all. And that sucks because tamales are my favorite. The quesadillas were VERY skimpy, like there was barely any meat. And to top it off, it made me sick the next day. Waiting 30+ mins to get waited on at a restaurant just to end up sick is not worth it. read more

This review is specific to a corporate catering event we utilized Los Comales for, which was referred to me as great Mexican food. We needed to feed ~100 people and do a quick serve experience. The catering team here is fantastic - they promptly responded to my inquiry and informed me of these grab and go taco bags they offer, which was perfect for what we needed (e.g., short on space and needed something that could be picked up and consumed within a half hour). Christina helped me identify the best mix of tacos to choose, as well as worked with me to accommodate a host of dietary restrictions, which made for a really favorable experience. Further, delivery was super smooth, with the driver sending a link with his tracker so our admins could plan accordingly to pick up the food. We received very positive reviews about the experience and the food, and we'll definitely include Los Comales in our go forward repertoire given how great of an experience we had! read more

No frills tacos and more spot. Ordered 2 beef tacos and 1 Al pastor burrito. The Al pastor was solid but not the best I've had in the city. They have pickled vegetables on the tables that were pretty tasty. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So good. I was so happy to go here with friend after church. Such kind aunties working and attentive to you. So much warmth and friendly environment. The food is always so good and reminds me of mom's cooking. great place to share with close friends and family. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Tacos de Cecina, bistek y guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The service was great, quick and good quality comfort food. The menu is vast and it really was hard to choose what to get.

This place literally has me in a chokehold!!! 18th st is the best location. Food is so authentic and addicting!! read more

Pastor and chicken quesadillas were really flavorful, especially the pastor. Came with salsa, pickled veggies, tomato, lettuce, and sour cream. I really appreciate when theres extra toppings/veggies even with takeout. Kind staff and a lot of seating inside. I got tacos a previous time with a group of friends and that was a good experience too. I dont remember what I got but a solid one in pilsen for the price. Quick turnaround too. read more

Taqueria los Comales is considered to be the first taqueria in Chicago; they have several locations throughout the Chicagoland area, and they're known for their tacos. I had heard that they serve up a great chimichanga - note that each location has a slightly different menu, and it seems as if this location in Pilsen may be the only one that offers it? I decided to dine-in, as no one wants a soggy chimichanga. My server was nice and efficient, but it seems as if the waitstaff tag-teams, so you'll have different individuals bringing out your drinks, the meal, etc. I ordered the Chimichanga Dinner - protein choices include steak, chicken, pork & onions, flank steak, steamed beef, tripe, Mexican sausage (aka, chorizo), and dried beef; I opted for the steak (carne asada). The chimichanga is filled with refried beans and cheese, and comes with a side of lettuce, tomatoes, and slices of avocado, with also refried beans topped with cheese and rice. I did request my chimichanga to be extra crispy, which they delivered. The fillings were okay - I thought the steak bits could have been more flavorful and more juicy, and the chimichanga could have been a bit more greasier? I felt it was a little dry. The side of refried beans, which I usually enjoy, along with the rice were both more on the colder end; if they came out piping hot, it would been better. The shredded lettuce were wilted and didn't seem as fresh; avocado slices were generous and well-ripened. There are bottles of salsa on the table, along with hot sauce; it had a nice kick and was a good complement to the chimichanga. I also tried their horchata, which comes in 2 sizes; this was more on the sweeter end. A small cup of sliced limes were served; maybe better for those who are eating tacos; I did notice, however, these were a bit dried out. In terms of paying, you just walk up to the cashier and let them know your table number; there is a charge for those who are using card, so bring cash! The restaurant was actually more spacious than I thought; there were several parties dining in, but there was a constant flow of those doing carry-out orders. Regardless, getting here was pretty simple, as it's near the UIC/medical center area. They do have a designated parking lot behind the restaurant, but you'll have to get onto 17th Street to access it; then, you'll just have to walk through the alley to get to the entrance of the taqueria. My search for a great chimichanga continues! +dried-out sides +friendly service +designated lot in the back read more

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This place has amazing authentic food at a quality price. It's rowdy, it's divey, it's grounded. The restaurant lets the food speak for itself, and doesn't try to use flashy aesthetics or a fancy atmosphere to distract from the quality. Great service, warm atmosphere, and amazing food. They have a huge variety of menu items, from burritos to tacos to flautas to huaraches. The portions are great, the prices are great, the atmosphere is friendly, it's truly a slice of Pilsen heaven. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tacos increibles. Service is fast, menu is no nonsense, and you get pickled veggies on your table to add to your food. I wish I had more time to visit again, but had such a short visit. Will definitely return! read more

When you enter this wonderful establishment, you see the horchata and jaimaca dripping in their containers. The tables are filled with tacos and burritos. The smells are pervading everywhere. I have had tacos and burritos from steak, al pastor, and the chorizo. All of them are excellent, juicy and fulfilling. I have not had a bad experience thus far. The food is second to none. Just as an FYI, you can't split the bill among too many cards, so just expect one person to purchase for the group. read more

I can't recommend this place enough... I've gone to several Los Comales restaurants and this one was just as good. I moved to the neighborhood a few weeks ago and this was our very first option of food to eat at. The portion were good and the staff was friendly. They also had specials going on which is cool and made me think about trying something new. We ordered a Heart Shaped Torta (Valentine's Day) and a Carne Asada Taco Dinner and it did not disappoint. I could literally go here everyday and order the same thing & be very happy. Also, added a Horchata to the mix and it was heaven. It total we paid about $35 without tip. The vibes were good and we are definitely going to be back for more. Thank you Los Comales! Personal Review: 8.6/10 read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Heart Shaped Torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered a chicken breast torta, service was quick and polite and the food was absolutely delicious!! Would probably visit again. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Chicken Breast Torta Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tasty food just incredibly small tacos for $5 each, 1-2 bites a piece. Also received the wrong dip as well. Unlikely to order from here again. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Super small tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This's our go to whenever we want tacos or something quick!! Food quality here is always consistent, and service is always good!! We never had any issues with our order everytime we come. The servers will bring you menu and take your order, and they are very efficient! price is very reasonable!! There are plenty of street parking! Highly recommend if you want a quick and affordable meal! This's a Chain and they have multiple locations, but this's by far our favorite one! read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Taco dinner x 2, 2 tacos a la carte, guacamole, toastada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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They have the best steak and pork tacos in town. I've been going there for 4 years now never disappointed.

We got the quesabirria tacos, a large horchata and the taco dinner with chicken. Chicken was a little dry but honestly I should have just chosen steak for my tacos. Quesabirria tacos were soo good. Loved the pickled vegetables that were at every table. Horchata came in a massive styrofoam cup which is how you know the food is about to be fire #SorryMotherEarth. Very spacious place and comfortable seating. Service was quick. I want to go back read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Receipt - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was in Chicago for a long layover and on a whim decided to catch up with a friend in town for a few hours. We ended up at Taqueria Los Comales for some delicious tacos and a refreshing jamaica. The place was bustling with Spanish-speaking patrons. We placed the order at the counter and got our delicious tacos in no time. Nothing fancy just delicious flavors. Meat is well cooked with fresh cilantro and onion toppings. Perfect place for a quick late night catch up. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been dreaming out my visit to Los Comales since I went! Everything was amazing from the service to the food. Dropped in on a Friday afternoon and it was busy from when I walked in to when I walked out. The service was amazing. Everyone checked on us and made sure we were doing okay and didn't need anything. I ordered the Al pastor burrito and it was amazing. Honestly one of the best burritos I've had. The Al pastor was so flavorful and the other ingredients inside were delicious. Their red and green bottled salsas are also so good and full of flavor. My friend ordered three different tacos and loved her food as well! I don't think you can go wrong here. Really can't wait to go back and enjoy more delicious Mexican food! read more

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Just the average neighborhood little taco dive. Love your greasy fast food!! Service is always quick! They can withstand some redecorating! Their hours are pretty long read more

I absolutely love this place. It's truly a no fuss establishment. You get in and you get out, feeling absolutely amazing. My go to is usually al pastor and chorizo paired with both salsas and the pickled vegetables they have available at every table. The service is always great and quick. This is a neighborhood establishment that serves affordable food. Anytime in the Pilsen, I always plan a visit. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I almost wrote off all Chicago tacos after our first experience but I'm glad I gave taqueria Los comales a chance, the staff were all super friendly and welcoming. We got a ton of tacos and they were all absolutely delicious. The aguas Frescas we're all super refreshing and tasty. I would recommend trying this place! read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The day was Tuesday and what do most people think of on Tuesday? Taco Tuesday of course. I happen to drive down 18th street in Pilsen and the first place I see is Comales #3 which is around the corner to Costco. The interior was fairly large inside and the place was packed, I took a quick glance to see if there is any table open and there were none. To me that is a good sign that the food is awesome. The gave me a menu to order and I ordered 10 Al pastor taco's with cilantro and onion. The cost was super affordable 10x $2.75. The staff was fast like a machine. The food was great, the marinated pork was tasty and large for the price. I would definitely come back to TLC #3 again to try out other taco's they offer here. read more

Located in the heart of Pilsen, this restaurant never disappoints! They have the most delicious authentic and budget friendly Mexican food!! With fast service and amazing food- I love coming here for lunch, dinner, and especially late night!! They are also very accommodating and have food that can be made vegetarian or vegan! Highly recommend. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - vegetarian Taco dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place was very busy, I got the only open table that was available. As you walk in you don't need to wait for someone to seat you , You just sit yourself. The waitress was very friendly and very patient while I looked over the menu. She brought everything out promptly. I don't think she understood fully what I ordered so she gave me the full dinner meal which was unexpected. A lot more food than I had imagined. The tortillas were very hot, fresh, soft and steamy! The food was absolutely delicious! Probably one of the top five Mexican foods I've had in my life ! read more

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Los Comales has to be my favorite taco joint in Chicago! I've visited plenty and I prefer to stick to Comales, they never disappoint. This location is very clean, located on 18th near lots of bars, they stay open late and the service is fast and friendly. They also have security at the door. We were 4 and decided to get the 20 taco tray that comes with agua fresca and grilled peppers+onions. We each had 5 tacos and they were delicious. Meat is well-seasoned and the jamaica is very refreshing. I will keep coming back! read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - 20 Taco tray - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Visited with three friends, two of which were non-Spanish speaking. We ordered tortas, one asada and one de pechuga del pollo a la plancha (being closest to grilled). The torta de pechuga was for a friend who specifically has dietary restrictions, so when they brought out a torta de pechuga empanizado (breaded) we were all visibly confused. Myself and my other Spanish speaking friend went to speak with some of the waitresses as we didn't have one specific waitress, but more so they rotated who would drop by our table. She and another waitress then proceeded to explain to us the differences between plancha, parrilla, and asado, when we had clarified in our order that we wanted grilled due to dietary restrictions. When trying to rectify the problem, they sent us back to our table, saying that there was nothing wrong with the food they sent out and insinuating that we just ordered wrong. We then ordered another torta de pechuga, insisting they just put chicken on the flattop because we didn't want to leave our friend without eating, to which they continued to pushback on us for, stating that what we were ordering was not something they offered, despite listing it on their menu. A 3rd (different) waitress then brought out the food and stood there with visible disdain and asked if it was good enough and we said it was good (they brought us a grilled chicken breast torta). After later paying and leaving, the entirety of the kitchen staff waved to us and smirking/laughing at us as we left. Overall, really disappointed, I was really hoping to put some friends onto this spot as my family has been coming here for years and loves the food. However, it was really upsetting to be essentially gaslit by staff who kept rotating out and no one really listening to us on what we wanted for our friend. Would have loved to see eye-to-eye and level with the staff as I prefer to work through conflict, but the staff kept rotating out and no one really took accountability for the issue at hand or for the miscommunication. Food is a 5/5, service was 1/5. Will very likely not be returning. read more

A very cute, lowkey place to grab a quick bite to eat. The food is pretty average though. I have been here a handful of times and have tried an assortment of their tacos. Overall, for the price and all the table condiments they offer, I would give the tacos a 3.5/5. Sometimes the meat can be a tad dry. They use to have this pickled cauliflower in their little pickle jug, but I think they have recently switched to jicama instead and it just does not hit the same. Fyi, you have to go up to the register to pay for your bill sometimes when it gets busy. Just remember your table number and you'll be good. Pro tip: They have a small parking lot on the next street over, behind the restaurant. read more

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Stay away! I placed a $650 dollar taco order over the phone for my work crew, and due to a sudden change in our work schedule had to cancel the order. I called back LITERALLY 2 minutes after placing my order and they refused to cancel the order and refund my card. Said they already made the order. In 2 minutes! 170 tacos! In two minutes! Said they have a sign in the restaurant that says no refunds. A sign in the restaurant! I ordered over the phone! I asked them to send me a picture of the completed order. They sent me a picture of some sealed catering pans, the top one opened so 4 tacos were visible. Liars, cheaters, stealers!! Asked them to open all the pans and send me another picture. 15 minutes goes by before they sent the picture. I wonder what they were doing in those 15 minutes. Hmm, intriguing!! Save your money or take it to one of the many better options in Pilsen. read more

Taqueria Los Comales 3 - Proof my 170 tacos are ready - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We love this restaurant! Reliable for delicious tacos. Price for the taco dinner has slightly gone up, but is still very cheap versus other restaurants around town. Al pastor tacos and quesabirria tacos are a couple of our favorites. read more

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