I've ordered food from here many times and it's always very good and delivered quickly. I recently…read morecatered a taco bar from here and it was fantastic. Everyone complimented the food and they were very generous with the amount of everything they gave with the catering order. They are a go-to place for great food and catering.

Really enjoy this place!…read more It isn't necessarily my go-to, but when my family visits from home (Texas) this is the spot they always want to go. Staff is always great and food is amazing whether you eat-in or carry-out.

Top service and incredible food. Everything was delicious and the staff is super nice!!!read more

Excellent food and happy to know it's being carried on by the new owners. Give this place a try,…read moreyou won't be disappointed.

Cannot believe I haven't been before but lived up to the hype. Shout out to my girl Miranda for her…read moreAMAZING service, great recos and just vibes. Had the chicken fried chicken and it was so rich and decadent. I totally thought I was gonna eat it in one go but alas had to take it to go. Bc the chicken was so rich, Miranda recommended I get the cantarito as a nice acidic counter and she was spot on. Great people watching at the window counter seats. Definitely come back to try more of the menu.

I decided to check out this place for a weekday lunch. It was definitely busy but not really a long…read morewait. This place has both indoor and outdoor seating. There are bar seating so we sat there. I love the vibe and atmosphere here, it is very welcoming, friendly and fun. We chatted it up with the bartender/wait staff and it was really friendly environment. I ordered the masa pancakes and the brisket hash. As for the food, I thought it was okay, nothing horrible but it didn't wow me either. The brisket hash didn't really have that much brisket in it, felt a little skimpy on the brisket. I did enjoy the potatoes that came with it, it was nice and crispy. The toast that came with it was also okay. As for the masa pancakes, this is definitely a large serving. This is my first time having something like this, it tasted different than traditional pancake. It was probably too much for me due to the serving size. I couldn't finish it, but I also don't think I'll return for this dish either. Overall, I love the atmosphere of this place but the food is just okay.

Texan Taco is my absolute favorite place for happy hour. Hands down, the birria tacos are some of…read morethe best I've ever had, easily beating out some authentic Mexican restaurants I've tried. The margaritas are extremely strong too. You really only need two! If you want a delicious meal, great tacos, and some strong drinks, Texan Taco is definitely the place to go.

Stopped by for happy hour and my friend and I were excited about the offerings! The nacho bites…read morewere such a fun starter, but the tacos exceeded expectations. We sipped on our delicious margaritas from the rooftop, enjoying the warm sunshine and soft breezes. My primary issue is that we were brought animal fries by accident, which we were then encouraged to try to see if we liked them. After paying, we were surprised to find out that we were charged for the fries, despite never having ordered them. Clarity from our server about expectations when she or the kitchen mess up would be helpful in the future.

Another spot that has been on my bucket list for a while! I came here with my parents for a late…read moreSaturday lunch and this patio is amazing. Definitely a great spot for the summer and apparently they have an incredible happy hour deal. We tried some chicken tacos and the mini bean burrito app. My dad also got some soup and other tacos. First of all, the service is excellent, and everyone is very kind and friendly. They seem to have really good drinks and reasonable prices. You have to get three tacos with beans and rice but honestly, it's worth it because the beans and rice taste super fresh and the tacos are well worth it. We also tried a cauliflower one, but it was really spicy so we weren't crazy about it. I saw our recommendation on TikTok to try the cheese and bean burritos and genuinely these were incredible??? It comes with four little burritos and they are just a little fluffy bites of goodness. I need to come back for the happy hour and get these again. Really a great place and it makes sense to me that they've been here since the 70s because I normally feel sick after eating Mexican food and since everything was so fresh, I felt great! Awesome chips too! I am coming back to try the churros

Our first visit to Cafe El Tapatio, and what an amazing experience…read more First, it's impressive to think this restaurant has been around for more than 50 years. The founders came from Guadalajara, Jalisco, and despite having no restaurant experience, opened what became one of Chicago's early spots for authentic Mexican cuisine. You can learn a lot about a Mexican restaurant from the chips and salsa. Are they unique and memorable, or just the same thing you've had a hundred times? Both were super tasty here, and the salsa packed some heat. We started with the Queso Fundido. You can never go wrong dipping chips into a skillet of bubbling hot cheese, except when you fail to let it cool and burn the roof of your mouth! I ordered the Arrachera XX, while my guests went with the Enchiladas Verdes and Taco Carta. My charbroiled skirt steak, marinated with XX Lager, was flavorful, tender and tasted incredibly authentic. I loved my Piña Poblano cocktail so much that I had to order a second and almost went for a third. The combination with pineapple-infused Pueblo Viejo Blanco was delicious, and the presentation looked as good as the drink tasted. The atmosphere adds to the experience. Between the colorful walls and tile floors, it feels a little like you've done some time travel to Guadalajara. Since Cafe El Tapatio is only three blocks from where we were visiting, I'm certain we'll be back to explore more of the menu.

I had a great time! Tiyana was the best! I went for a lowkey birthday celebration and she made it…read morefeel very special! I will be back!

Barrio - Chicago Strawberry mint margs + Saturday happy…read morehour = YESSS Chips + dip trio with queso, salsa & guac = all 3 were delicious Steak + shrimp tacos = so flavorful & a must try Cornbread skillet = surprisingly SOOO good, so glad we got it 5/5 Loved the fun patio vibes, nice service, clean bathrooms + such a good Chicago happy hour spot! Happy hour is EVERY DAY 4-6pm Check out the full review on IG: @ratedbyaleena_

Delicious carnitas enchiladas! Excellent guacamole! Super fast delivery! Thanks! Will…read moredefinitely order from this high quality restaurant again. The ingredient quality was outstanding!

For me, this was a mixed experience. The service was outstanding - I'll start with that. Our server…read morewas very pleasant and seemed to know when we needed something. As soon as we thought we wanted something else, she was there. That is the signature of a great server. They have a nice menu with a good variety of items. We started with their chips and dip trio - guac, queso, and salsa. The chips were homemade and very good. All of the dips were great. That was the highlight of our meal. We all had different types of tacos, so I can only really talk about mine. I had the taco dinner - three tacos - Asada, Carnitas, and Al Pastor. Everyone seems to rave about the tacos. I thought they were good, although I'm not sure, for the price, it was much better than any other Mexican restaurant. The steak, which had an extra cost, was just okay. The carnitas were good, and the Al Pastor was good, but not outstanding. The rice and beans were really outstanding and also a highlight of the meal. But, if fairness, good is still good. I plan to give this another try. I suspect if I order something different, given how good the service was, I'll be more pleased with the experience.

The food is very fresh and is presented nicely. The wait staff is above par…read more The back patio creates a very warm and inviting atmosphere.

We had the sweetest waiter - super attentive and very kind. The house marg was sweet, but really…read moregood (imo strawberry was better than lime which was better than mango). We started with the pork tamales which were pretty good, but I would've preferred a little more sauce. The enchiladas were really good, but the chipotle sauce was a little too spicy for me. Next time would get all salsa verde and probably would've preferred the al pastor over the steak. Only reason I say that is because I reallly liked the al pastor mini burrito!! The rice and beans that both dishes came with were also excellent.

The vibes were really nice for casual Mexican food. Dim lighting, candles on the table, and a cozy…read moreatmosphere. 8/10. The Chicken Taquitos (8.5/10) were perfectly crispy with tender, smoky chicken inside paired with fresh guac. The Corn-Masa Quesadillas (8/10) were more like crispy cheese-filled turnovers. The cheese pull was crazy, and the tomatillo salsa added a nice tangy kick. The Enchiladas de Birria (8/10) had tender, savory birria with a nice crunch from the cabbage and radish. The chile-sesame salsa added a great depth of flavor. The Barbacoa (7/10) was tender. I wasn't a fan of the salsa borracha, but the consome was delicious with a nice kick. The Fried Sweet Plantains (8/10) were soft and caramelized. The crema and cheese were a great addition. Overall, a solid spot for Mexican food when you want something a little nicer than a casual taco spot.

It's a terrific still solid stalwart of restaurants in Chicago's legendary portfolio of amazing…read moredining experiences. Creative authentic Mexican specialties and delicious specials. The service is impeccable warm and welcoming! The restaurant interior and adjoining dining experiences are beautifully art directed from Rick Bayles's brilliant eye for art culture and food. The mole is lendary and the branzino was delicious. Beautiful food great full bar and drinks.

Had the best time at Tuco and Blondie! The inside is huge with multiple seating areas, large bar,…read moreand great outdoor patio. I loved the fun decor and neon lights to reinforce branding. They offer happy hour M-F from 3-5pm and have $6 margaritas, $6 draft beers, & $6 mini tacos. Our group started out with a round of frozen and on-the-rocks classic margaritas. The taste was a bit tart for me but everyone else enjoyed it! For my second drink, I got the Mezcal Margarita which was perfectly balanced as smokey and refreshing. For food, we started with the Chile Con Queso & Elotes. Both were absolutely delicious and easy to share. For mains, most got the BYO Taco Platter where you get to mix and match 3 tacos from the menu. Our server, Gisele, said her favorite taco was the Baja Fish but the Crispy Cauliflower was underrated. For entrees, she recommended the Crispy Chicken Torta or The Molcajete. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meals! Everything tasted fresh, made to order, and great flavor! I would certainly come back to enjoy more!

One of the best happy hours in the area with the absolute cutest patio. The patio also house…read moreoutdoor TVs which is a huge find! Classic Margaritas were strong and delicious and the service was fast and so nice!