If you're in Pilsen and want something quick but still feels authentic, this spot is a go-to. I stopped in looking for a no-fuss meal and was pleasantly surprised by how efficient everything was. Ordered, got my food, and sat down within minutes. The staff kept things moving but were still friendly and welcoming, which makes a difference when you're just trying to grab a bite without feeling rushed. It also never felt overcrowded, so finding a seat was easy even during a busy window. Food-wise, it hits that solid, reliable lane--nothing overly fancy, just well-executed Mexican staples that satisfy. Definitely one of those places you can count on when you're in the neighborhood and don't want to overthink it. read more

Stumbled into this taqueria during my time in Chicago. To keep it short, I didn't love any of the tacos which is an incredibly rare thing to happen. All of the flavors seemed...different. Very noticeable with the birria and the al pastor. Didn't get much of the familiar flavors I love and it wasn't the lack of familiarity...I just didn't enjoy what I had. They probably have some of the best horchata I've ever had though! read more

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Best torta I've had in a while, the service was fast. The food was warm the only downfall is that it's cash only so if you're in line and unaware you're outta luck. There is an atm available. Everything was clean and well kept. Music wasn't too loud. Pretty busy spot being we grabbed food late at night. Tase 9/10 and overall experience 9.5/10 read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Torta de Milanesa/Taco Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered Lengua (tongue) / Atotonilco (house special steak) Al Pastor Tacos and my friend got a couple tacos and the Torta de Milanesa (breaded steak). Tenderness and flavor of taco meats were satisfying, especially Al Pastor. I wasn't a fan of the white sauce(mayo? Idk) and sliced onions, tomatoes combo on the Atotonilco taco. Friend very much enjoyed his torta. No issues with service. I appreciate the small menu and huge, clean space. Decent amount of seating to small to medium groups. *Cash only read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best Pastor tacos in Pilsen. Friendly staff, convenient parking, and delicious food. You may have to ask the cooks for limes to accompany your Pastor tacos, also ask them to serve them with onions and cilantro to get the full taco experience. The red sauce is hotter than the green. read more

I love coming here on a late night because I know the tacos will be so good!! I ordered 2 barbacoa tacos and my partner ordered 2 asada tacos. They taco cash only but have an atm available. The barbacoa tacos were so good and I love that they bring carrots to the table. The tacos come out so quick. This is a great late night option read more

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Tacos were delicious. Was recommended by a local there and had to try it out. Price was reasonable and service was super fast. Have to come back! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Prep area - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It was my first time checking out the Pilsen area since moving to Chicago. My friends and I decided to grab some tacos at Taqueria Atotonilco and I'm so glad we did! The first thing to note is that it's a cash-only spot, but they conveniently have an ATM inside, so it wasn't an issue. The interior is spacious, with plenty of seating, including booths and tables, and even public bathrooms. It's a great place to sit down and enjoy your meal if you're not taking it to go. The menu offers a wide variety of tacos, all reasonably priced at around $4 each. I went with three tacos: the Al Pastor (which a friend recommended as their specialty), the beef taco, and the chorizo taco. While all of them were delicious and had that authentic Mexican flavor, the beef taco was my favorite. The quality and taste really stood out and came with cheese which I really liked. Service was excellent! Our food came out in under five minutes, and our server was super attentive, bringing us extra hot sauce and a large bottle of salsa verde. They even brought our sodas directly to the table, which was a nice touch. Overall, I had an amazing experience at Taqueria Atotonilco. It's the perfect spot for some quick, delicious tacos, and I'll definitely be coming back whenever I'm in Pilsen! Highly recommend for authentic, flavorful tacos at a great price. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cash Only! Man oh man, some of thee best tacos I've had in Chicago. I haven't stop thinking about them since having them. We ordered 3 tacos with rice & beans and a Birria Torta. There was not one bad thing that we ate that experience. The tacos are almost $5 each so that was something new to me... but i could see why they charge that much. Not the biggest fan of paying that much for a taco but it was my first time & I wanted the experience. Good service & quick & easy. We are already planning our next time to be back. Since I've gone a week ago, I've already told 5+ people about this place. If you've never been, I highly recommend. Even if you have to travel out of your way for this place. Thank you Atotonilco, we will be back soon! Personal Review: 8.9/10 read more

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The food was great! The Al pastor tacos always deliver on flavor and are top notch. The service is pretty straightforward at the counter where you order. The server however, seems to be in the wrong line of work as he was rude and did not seemed like he wanted to be there. The ambiance has traditional Mexican music and many people across demographics frequent it. The restaurant is cash only. read more

Birria taco was pretty good, and my friend said the Al pastor was really tasty. Ambiance was ok and instead of chips, they give you pickled carrots at the table. The bottle of salsa they give you was also great! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Birria taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Cash only, delicious and authentic. The tacos are priced on the higher end but come with an overload of meats inside - especially the al pastor (biggest winner of them all). The steak taco is a bit dry, but topped off with the salsa tasty as well. The service is quite transactional but definitely fast. If you're into tortas, the al pastor and milanese are great too. read more

Overrated. Not very good at all. I don't know why some people claim this is a great place for Mexican food. It's bland and boring.

I was excited to eat tacos, ordene un taco de lengua y un taco de asada. Once my food was served, I added the pickled carrots and salsa to my taco. As I brought the taco closer to my mouth for a bite, a bizarre smell hit my nose but I bit it anyway. I immediately gagged and rushed to the restroom. The pickled carrots were spoiled as was my experience. I explained to the server the carrots were spoiled and she responded with ,"we cut them fresh this morning." I'm not one to leave a bad review; however, the lack of acknowledgment from the restaurant manager was disappointing. A simple apology would've sufficed but I didn't receive one. I unfortunately do not recommend the spot. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - taco de asada with spoiled carrots - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Birria is horrible, the meat wasn't tender, it was so hard like chewing gum, the consomé was red Chile not consomé. I definitely do not recommend the Birria i didn't try the pozole but i bet my money it's the same. read more

Spectacular gimme 14 of them! This place is a classic and old school taco spot and they do it right. No frills, cash only. The Al pastor tacos and the tacos Atotonilco are both delish. If you're feeling saucy get a banana shake with it! read more

Giving this five stars as a late night spot. Solid food, quick friendly service. The dining room was super clean at 1am and the place was running like clockwork. These guys know how to run a restaurant read more

We were a party of 4. We were staying in a hotel in downtown a few steps from the Magnificent Mile. Per recommendation from a coworker we decided to take the train to this taqueria. Took the train and a bus to get here. Was it worth it? We think so. Husband had 2 quesobirria tacos and I had 2 carne asada tacos. Brother in law had a carne asada torta and sis in law had tacos and a side of beans. Being from California we are used to being able to order a side of rice and beans if it doesn't come with the order. Being in Chicago proved that you may not get either and if you do it will most likely only be the beans you can get on the side. However, before our drinks came a big bowl of pickled carrots came and although we laughed at how much we were served, we dang near demolished them. Carne was seasoned well. Birria tacos and the consome were pretty good. We were greeted and seated right away. Drinks were yummy, we had aguas. Prices were decent. We were happy campers leaving here. Couldn't give the last star because neither of us used the restrooms. read more

Staff were friendly, tacos were good and all had unique flavor and meat was cooked perfectly. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - TACO AL PASTOR, TACO CARNE ASADA, TACO POLLO - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me start by letting you know this food was great! Atotonilco has several locations but I don't love all the food at certain locations. The food was so good that my 6 year old grandson asked for more! This location has great cooks. I couldn't give star because it's cash only - they do have a n ATM but it was an inconvenience. Service was good - food came out in pretty good time. This location does have parking too. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Carne asada Taco with lettuce and tomato - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service is always fast and easy, and I like going when I can't decide what else to eat. With that said the tacos al pastor aren't my favorite ones in the city but their asada is pretty good and they are a nice size to get you full. I'm a big pastor girl which is why I mentioned it but everything else here is good! I love their rice and horchata. It's never to crazy busy when I go so it's easy to get a seat and eat peacefully. Usually a blend of people in here and that is what I love about Chicago taquerias, everyone is welcome and very one enjoys the good taco vibes ‍ Food: 8/10 Service: 8/10 Vibes: 8/10 read more

It's so sad. We had a nice experience from server. The food tasted fine but the prices were very expensive. A family of 4 cost was $95 for Mexican lunch on a Saturday. They had no prices listed anywhere so we got the surprise at the end. The very worst part of it all was that we got sick immediately at the restaurant but didn't think anything of it but then it lingered afterwords and we started to loud it together. Me being the cost conscience person that I am saved the "leftovers" for my chihuahuas. Sadly one of them also got sick the next day and threw up in his kennel and then messed some more the other way on our carpet. Only because of the server did I give 2 stars :( read more

The manager chef needs retraining. The guy doesn't read the tickets every time I go and ask him for something he gives me bad attitude. I asked for limon about five times. He didn't give me no limes. He acts like he's in a rush. He needs to find better workers or the business is gonna go down you need better workers guys that know what they're doing the guy back there doesn't even know what he's doing. He looks lost. read more

OMG these were the worst birria tacos I ever had, meat was dry with no flavor. Consome was a FRAUD it had absolutely no flavor. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Omg the worse taco birria I'd ever had, the meat was dry with no flavor. The Consome was a FRAUD, it had no flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Cash only establishment but so worth it, the tacos were fresh and delicious, the service was quick and nice and we were able to sit down and eat in a good ambiance. The only thing I didn't like was that they charged $2+ for a tiny bit of crema and tbh I think they only did that to us bc we were tourists. Either way, the food was delicious so def recommend! read more

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First time here. I'm trying a lot of taco spots in Pilsen. This time it's Taquerias Atoonilco. I tried the Al Pastor taco and the Carne Asada Taco. They don't offer beans and rice I don't think. But I will ask next time. The tacos imo were just ok. They were solid tacos. The steak decently cooked and the al pastor as well. I heard that this place was really good so maybe my expectations were built. I will go again and provide and update. They are CASH ONLY. They have an Atonilico house special taco which I think comes with some type of tzatziki. I will update. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Al Pastor w/lettuce and onions - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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if u want authentic, hot and ready mexican food this is a great option. they are open late and the staff is excellent. it's a quick service restaurant too. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - right when u walk in u feel at home. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great dine-in location for tacos as there are a lot of seats. I've been here twice and it's always consistently good. The tacos come with lettuce and tomato and my friend and I really liked their salsa. There was one taco we got that came with sour cream and onions which was also really good. I'd say you definitely need to order at least 4-5 tacos depending on how hungry you are. FYI CASH ONLY! read more

Really tasty food. My husband's work friend has been raving about this place so we picked up lunch there last Sunday. Most people were taking their food to go but there is some seating if that's your preference. Other yelpers recommended the al pastor tacos so we ordered those, carne asada tacos, chicken tacos, and a barbacoa torta. The carne asada tacos could have used some seasoning but everything else was delicious. We'll be back. No pictures this time, I was starving! read more

Been eating here for years. They have 3 locations on the southside and are cash only. This location stays open late on weekends. The tacos, tortas, and milkshakes are delicious. I recommend the tacos atotonilco. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Torta de asada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down Atotonilco has the best Al Pastor tacos, not only in the city, but in the world. The al pastor is sliced off the spit and then put on the flat top to be cooked with their spicy red sauce. Then it's jam packed on a warm, big yellow tortilla. They then put green salsa on the the table for some extra heat. The meat is so tender and perfectly cooked. Warning.. these are so addicting to eat so watch your carbs if you can. The dining area is very spacious and unlike any other Atotonilco location I've been to, this is the best service I've ever received. Their entire staff was very welcoming, including their cook. Everyone greeted us with a "Buenos Dias." Can't wait to come back. Not a complaint, but rather some thankfulness, they still only accept cash, which is a good thing since I don't have a free for all and order too much. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everything about this place is awesome. Brought my son here, and man, did they live up to how amazing Pilsen tacos are! Our tacos were huge, delicious, and well priced. The staff here is great too. So kind in replacing our carne asada tacos from lettuce and tomato to cilantro and onion. We didn't specify when ordering either. I would have accepted just taking some cilantro and onion on the side to add on, but the gentleman not only made me new tacos, let me keep the ones with lettuce...which I am now bringing home for my daughter. We will certainly be coming back again. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Indoor dining area - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a pass for me. The mixed reviews threw me off but I gave it a shot. I ordered: 1. Al pastor taco (1) - 2/5 rating - I do enjoy marinated meat but this was a bit much for me, just tasted like straight bbq sauce. It didn't taste as good as it looked unfortunately. 2. Lengua taco (1) - 3/5 rating - This was just "ok." No flavor really until I put hot sauce in it. 3. Soda (1) 4. Jamaica juice (1) Paid a total of about $24 which is a bit overpriced if I'm being honest. Cash only but they do have an ATM with a $2.50 fee. Plenty of seating inside and only took a few minutes to get the food. I should stick to my instincts of small taco spots are always better. Hope you have a better experience if you decide to go! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I watched the episode of "Leguizamo Does America" and while this wasn't the same location I was interested in this business so had it on my mind during my visit to Chicago. I went to visit the Pilsen murals and saw the huge sign and the parking lot so took it as a sign to try it. I had the Al Pastor torta and it was very tasty with a little spicy kick and had me full for most of the day. The avocado was fresh and the bread was soft and tasty. Heads up it is cash only but there is an ATM available if you're like me that never has cash handy. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Al pastor torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Open late on weekends, 3:30 am, however you're better off going to McDonalds across the street. They only serve tacos and tortas, no side and neither is worth it. Any time a street taco is more than $3 you know it's bs. It's bearable but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. read more

I was very excited to try this taqueria, and it did not disappoint. The experience felt very authentic, and I loved the decor of this place, including the tiles on the tables and bathroom. I had the famous torta de milanesa and while it was pretty good, it's not the best I've had. My wife had a torta al pastor, and it was very flavorful. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Torta de Milanesa - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My friend's been living in Pilsen for a little now, and she mentioned that this is one of her favorite taco spots in the neighborhood. I wasn't too hungry, so I only got the house special taco (I'm not sure if they call it that or she called it that because it's called the Atotonilco) / Atotonilco. It's a steak taco served with sour cream and tomato. Their menu is bilingual, which is dope, and is easily visible on the wall which is both economical and environmentally friendly. This taco was good, and I definitely would want to try the other ones, especially the goat. My friend also recommended the strawberry juice, and it was amazing. A five star juice - it tastes so fresh and exactly what you imagine fresh strawberry juice would taste like. I know that's a lazy definition, but it's just amazing and you should get it unless you hate strawberries. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - House special taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A Pilsen hidden gem that my cousin seriously didn't want to tell me about because she knew I would spread the word on yelp. This place is SO GOOD. As soon as you order, the food is out in two minutes flat. I was completely shocked. Tacos are all $3 and come packed with meat. They crisp up their tortillas (just like they do in Mexico), which is my absolute favorite. I'm seriously salivating just typing this. You can order them with lettuce and tomatoes, or obviously the better option, cebolla y aguacate. It is cash only with an ATM inside. 100% worth the stop. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Carne asada tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best tacos ever the Carne Asada is really good !! My mom always takes me there and the servers are really kind

I used to love this place but for some reason when I ate there last week, their tacos were not as good as they used to be. If I remember correctly it was default for their tacos to have only onions and cilantro on it; I never had to ask for it that way. I didn't ask this time and they put lettuce and tomato in them. The horchata also tasted too sugary and not cohesive enough because I can taste the sugar grains in the drink. The meat, however, tasted delicious; I'm glad this was one thing that worked for me. Since this restaurant used to be my favorite place to get tacos, I'll give them another chance and this time I'll ask for onions and cilantro. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois