I popped into the place on the way to a show at the Redtwist Theatre and it was very nice and cozy. It gives old school diner with counter seating you can whole up with a book for a while. The food was really good i got the carne asada gordita and chicken taco and both were really good. There was only 1 server but the place is small enough to not need anyone else. She was very nice and friendly. read more

Taqueria Uptown - Gordita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Still going here, 20 years later. The chorizo and eggs is still a go-to. The warm bean dip is still delicious. Great little "can do!" restaurant in my beautiful neighborhood. read more

This place is the perfect in-and-out taco joint. I come here often because the food is so good. Comes out hot, quick and so full of flavor. The enchiladas are filled with the meat of your choice, they don't skimp either. The only thing I would complain about is the fact that they don't check up on you and you constantly have to ask for water or anything else you may need. Other than that, the food is fantastic!! read more

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Quiet taqueria on the corner of broadway and Brynn Marr. Server was nice and food came out quick. I really enjoyed the carne asada tacos! Al pastor tacos could use a little more sweetness/flavor. Loved the red spicy salsa! read more

Taqueria Uptown - Carne asada tacos + al pastor tacos with their red and green salsa - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We are new to the neighborhood and are trying this place for the first time, now being from Southern LA, our Taqueria experiences are pretty high. The place is centrally located on Bryn Mawr and Broadway, on the corner. The welcome was warm and inviting - thank you Maritza. The place is immaculately clean and the food is delicious. I had the liver and onions, one of my personal favorites, and it was delicious, spicy, but-not-too spicy. The portion sizes are excellent. Come, bring your friends and rain some love on our neighborhood gem. read more

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I've been coming to this restaurant for a year now and every time I come to the restaurant half of the items on the menu they are not serving. They need to better stock up read more

fast service, delicious food, generous portions, kind staff. i got horchata, queso fun ditto con corizo, and a gordita con carne asada. everything i ordered was delicious and i am so glad for the opportunity to support a small business in my neighborhood. read more

The food and drinks is delicious! I always get tacos or carne asada and a Hibiscus Water aka Jamiaca it's thirst quenching especially these pass couple days! Also the Al Pastor meat is flame I always order mines well done no pine apples super fire! The waitress has been here for years she's down to earth. The ambiance can vary from times but always a great spot to eat n drink cold waters ! Always stopping by ! read more

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Not great but not terrible. The bf and I had their barbacoa, pork, birria (wasnt on menu) and steak tacos. If it wasn't for the salt shaker and salsa on the table, these wouldn't have tasted good. I bumped it up from 2 stars to 3 since the tacos here a pretty affordable. Then again, I'd rather pay a few more quarters per taco for more seasoning. read more

It's fine. This place is on the corner of Broadway and Bryn Mawr, and I've been past it a zillion times but never stopped in. It has a very distinctive wraparound sign out front, so its been calling to me for years. A couple of days ago, on a stroll through my new hood, I decided to finally give it a try. This is the kind of place I would have eaten after a night of drinking back in the day, but they're only open till 11. Simple room, simple menu, a cooler of soft drinks. I had the Huevos con Chorizo, which comes with rice, beans, some shredded lettuce, and warm tortillas. It was satisfying. The service was friendly. Like I said, fine. read more

Great food, and really affordable as well. And if you don't order horchata with your meal, you have no right to say anything bad about this place. There are few Mexican restaurants in the vicinity, and this is my go-to place of them all. And the food is perfect for bringing over to Dice Dojo read more

What's not to like about this place? You get exactly what this place looks like. All the food is relatively cheap and pretty decent. Definitely a place that serves more than what is in the menu. If you're craving something and don't see it, I suggest asking and they will throw it together. Great local stop. read more

The food is top tier !!! The chicken is AMAZINGGGGG . Anything chicken is worth it !!! Horchata is delicious! **** But when the older lady server works the horchata is super watery and she's a little disconnected don't recommend here ***! I recommend ordering it when the younger ladies are working they have great attitudes and amazing service ! MUCHOS GRACIAS TAQUERIA UPTOWN read more

Great food! A neighborhood gem! I always order a burrito, tacos, extra nachos and their infamous bean dip, with a large horchata. Perfection. read more

Been going to this spot for the past 20 years. A little piece of the early 2000's. You walk in and see the decor and it just brings you back to simpler times. Pop cans in the freezer and red baskets for the chips and dip scream nostalgia. The menu is simple and clear cut. Nothing fancy or extra, tacos and some classic dishes like the huevos con chorizo. I highly recommend the tacos Al pastor. Some of the best I've had in the city and almost bring back a taste from home. The service itself was as you expect, Friendly and direct. Can't beat that kind of service. Overall this place feels like a Time Machine. A place for a quick escape from the everyday 9-5 to enjoy some good food and great conversation with friends. read more

Great food at a great price! If you need a quick lunch/ dinner for takeout it's a good move. I plan on going back soon.

In terms of taste the food was delicious. In terms of the quantity of meat was not good in my burrito. It could have used more meat. However, I tend to eat more meat than most people do. I am a competitor Eater type of meat eater. read more

Taqueria Uptown has good prices and decent food. But there's such a weird vibe in there. They seem to have a lot of regulars and if you're not one of them it can be a cold atmosphere. The waitress seems to have trouble understanding orders sometimes. There are so many great Mexican restaurants in this neighborhood that it doesn't make sense to go Taqueria Uptown. read more

Taqueria Uptown - people walking on a street corner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is not fancy but the food is good. The al pastor is very good as are the carnitas. The service is very good to. It is a little rundown and is a bit of a dump but don't let that scare you off, the food is pretty good. read more

Taqueria Uptown - Taco al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here after fearing to go in since it was a little dark for the middle of the day but was pleasantly surprised with the food. Hole in the wall? Yes. Delicious Horchata? Yes. Really good food? Yes. Disinterested service? Yes. Good prices? Yes. Yea, close enough. Aside from the cash only wanna be vibe and the not so attentive waitress, I'm good. The food is good and fresh and pretty cheap. It's not like I need someone to kiss my behind just give me fresh and tasty food. It's fine. I'll pay cash to eat here. read more

Had the biggest burrito of my life here recently! It was carne asada burrito suiza and pretty good, but too big for me @ 9PM on a Thursday lol...should have gotten the tacos People that work here are kinda nice and made sure I got my medium horchata I didn't really care for the bean dip with the chips though as I prefer salsa read more

Good authentic Mexican food. Good service. Fast service. Would recommend. Not the prettiest place but decent for the price and location.

i have one word: amazing!!!!!! we came here late at night after a party. i was looking for a shitty neighborhood bar, my gf was looking for this exact place. she said: "everything here is so tasty." i said: "okay i guess i don't know should we maybe get ramen instead????" alas: she was right. i'm never getting late night food anywhere else again. read more

Taqueria Uptown - so cute!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I am a fan, fan, fan of Taquerias in general. Something that makes me mad is the people come in with these expectations for "Tex Mex" and get turned off by the joint they are in. 1. It is not fancy. Go elsewhere please. 2. It is not expensive. Go spend your dumb money elsewhere if that makes you feel good. 3. It is down-home Mexican food as if you were staying in some small Mexican town that ISN'T a tourist attraction. One of the things they have that nobody else has is a beef soup that is straight-up delicious. Definitely get this when it is one of those ridiculously cold winter days that you just cannot get the sense of any warmth. This soup is devine, well flavored and even has a hint of spice. If you are haughty and full of yourself, do not even try any of the other platters or foods. The tacos are a usual "go to" for me. That and the quesadillas. Prices are good. Atmosphere is modest. Food is delicious and soothe the soul if you need some TLC from a heart-felt Mexican kitchen. read more

Best taqueria in edgewater. These tacos taste so freakin good. The sauces are super spicy, watch out.

Can't go wrong with the burrito suizo. It's huge and sometimes I'm lucky enough to make it two meals. The place is non-descript, but the burrito suizo is one of the best i've had. Tacos are pretty good too and the people there are always nice. read more

I like this little place!!! Absolutely fantastic horchata, best I've had in the area (definitely got come cinnamon in there mmmm) My girlfriends and I swing by all the time while I'm on the walk with my little pupperoni. They stop in for tacos and get me a horchata, and its all done by the time I walk around the block! So the food is quick. Of course I havent actually TRIED the FOOD, but that horchata is worth the 5 star review. Goin back with mah gurls! read more

Always a quick and easy place to stop in or get take out! Food is good and a great, little spot in the neighborhood.

It was so cold today during my errands... so, I dropped in here to warm up with a late lunch. Sure, the place is simply and plain but that has never bothered me... in fact, there is a charm to it. I ordered 2 tacos, al pastor and pollo. Both were tasty and satisfying. I also enjoyed the chips and warm bean dip which came out gratis. The 2 employees who interacted with me were also extremely kind. If my errands ever take me nearby, I'll most certainly return to Taquería Uptown for another delicious and relatively inexpensive meal. read more

i would not eat at this place again even if someone paid me!! disgusting!! my friend insisted i order something since i was starving.... i ordered chicken enchiladas w/meat and cheese only. simple right?? im on the phone with her and they asked if i wanted tomatoes lettuce and sour cream... again, she said only meat and cheese. she dropped it off to me at work, i cut 1 open, and at least 45 little chopped tomatoes peppers and onions in the entire thing!!! i call, and they say, 'oh yeah the chicken is always cooked like that.' y would u not tell the person ordering ?????? before it makes someone throw up at work!!!! we live in the area, and my friend always gets burritos from there, for some reason.... nasty food and rude people!!! not to mention dirty as shit!!! ewwwwww!!! there are so many delicious mexican restaurants around, do yourself a favor and pick a different 1!!!!!! read more

Taqueria Uptown - a plastic container of food - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After getting sick from El Norte too many times I decided to cross the street and try out Taqueria. Sadly to say it was worse. Chicken tacos -awful, chicken was kind of hard and it had no spice to them. Rice -soggy Beans -overcooked Guacamole -not fresh and that's all I'll say I sat at the counter and it took awhile before I even had some ask me if I wanted menu. Maybe it was an off night but when the food is that bad... I can't say that I'll ever go back. read more

I love this place. It's nothing fancy and very old school, but that's what I like about it. I don't expect the wait staff at a place like this to cater to my every whim. I just want good food at a reasonable price. The enchiladas verdes and the tacos are killer. I went here with a friend who is Mexican-American and he said it was like being back in Little Village where he grew up. read more

Had the steak gordita and it was very tasty. No chips and beans while dining in -- waitress said it chips and beans are longer automatic for all dining in tables and they are only for when a table orders more than one gordita (e.g. Taco dinner, 2 gorditas, etc.). I find that weird especially if you are fine eating one gordita at lunch, but all good. (Beans are from a can anyway.) Anyhow, salsas (red and green) are flavorful and I'd order again for standard Mexican casual food, but for take out next time. read more

If you get deplorable service or dinning conditions, fine. You can bag on this place. I feel a lot of these joints get a bum's rap though. Let me just remind the masses that the word "taqueria" does not translate to "Uncle Julio's". That's it for the rant, here's the review. I visited Taqueria Uptown for the first time yesterday afternoon. I had seen the write-up for their tacos al pastor in Chicago magazine and wanted to give them a try, since they are so close. Am I glad I did. The Al Pastor was not over cooked. Also, I love when you can substitute cilantro and onion for lettuce and tomato. A splash of fresh lime juice, som salsa verde and you've got yourself a meal for under $4.00. Yes the decor is lackluster and based on other reviews I didn't need to check out the bathroom. But the homecooked food, warm chips, and fresh salsa made up for it. The beans are very good here as well. Didn't try the rice, going to have to go back. read more

A great place for TAKE OUT! The prices are pretty decent and so is the food, but the restaurant itself is pretty craptastic. I can vouch for the veggie tacos, rice, and horchatas. I must admit, I would be afraid to venture into anything bordering on "exotic" at this place, but for tacos: A+. read more

Today, I found a piece of metal dish scrubber in my enchiladas. Thats about all I can say. read more

Taqueria Uptown - I found this in my Enchiladas. No Bueno. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Spartan. Simple. Plain. First entree: Huevos Rancheros. It was swimming in red sauce and was so disgusting I sent it back and ordered...... Second Entree: Chorizo and eggs. In all candor, I knew what I'd be getting because I had already tasted this dish when gracious, generous dining partner offered me a taste of hers. And when I tasted it, I went into my childhood. What was that taste? It was a Spanish version of ..... SALAMI AND EGGS AT MR. RICKY'S on Skokie Blvd, in....Skokie, where I'd eaten breakfast with my grandfather every Sunday morning from age 5 -15. Chorizo and eggs, my tush! Call it what they want; the only difference was the meat was chopped differently and it was served with a flour tortilla instead of an egg bagel. Oh, and Richard Melman's Dad doesn't own this joint. I'd prefer the real Mr. Ricky's to this place, but in a pinch the childhood memories were almost as pleasing as the real thing. read more

Decent mexican food. This is definitely not a place to go out of your way to get something to eat. But living about two blocks away I've been here a few times. Good orchata, tasty tacos...especially the pastor, good and greasy quesadillas made with ham, good salsa verde. The place is no frills what so ever...so I always grab my stuff to go. read more

Bad. Bad service - Waitress working counter extremely dismissive. Took several personal phone calls while we waited at counter along with other customers. Just sucked at life in general. Bad food - Well now. Storage is under the service counter. Could see vegetables sitting at room temperature in plastic wrap. The cold storage is a refrigerator. Like the one you find at home. There was another somewhat cold storage unit filled with pop and spoiled tomatoes. Real appetizing. Oh and did I mention that chef mike works here too. Yep they use a MICROWAVE. After hearing chef mike several times while we were waiting and the lack of any offer of water or chips, water which came from a jug that had visible rings of scum around it, we decided to just leave without our food. Do not bother. With so many great places in the neighborhood you can walk a short distance and do so much better. read more

I ordered the combo plate and was quite pleased. Very generous portions, reasonably priced and good cheesy food. Its a basic, no frills atmosphere but i will def be back. read more

Taqueria Uptown - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois