Somewhere recently I heard about this place actually doing "real" spit al pastor. We finally made it there, not only do they have a spit but they make their own tortillas. It's a small mostly take out place with just a few seats inside, but they have a large open kitchen. While waiting for our food I could see them chopping the meat for Birria tacos, taking it from the pot, chopping what he needed and putting it back. Who does this.... also freshly chopping carne asada as well.....I was blown away and had not even tasted the food. The craftsmanship, the quality, the care they seem to put into their craft. Just the smell of these tacos was intoxicating on the way home. They were outstanding, some of the best al pastor I have ever eaten. Just the right amount of fat without being greasy. Great flavor, and perfect tortillas. They put a generous helping of meat with the perfect sliver of pineapple on their tacos and they have a cool little paper twist that holds them together. We got the dinners so we could taste some of their sides, the beans were whole beans, no refried beans. The rice has as much flavor as I have ever had in Mexican rice. It was truly a wonderful meal, if there was any justice in this world they would have a line out the door all day long. It's likely ruined us for tacos from anywhere else. The other thing that I really wanted to try is the al pastor fries with cheese, cilantro, onion, jalapeños, sour cream and guacamole...kill me now! This place is a treasure that more people need to know about....just not too many that we can't get into it anymore. read more

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Honestly, these were some of the best tacos I've ever had. I've tried tacos at many places, including well-known spots downtown, and the flavor here was exceptional. I originally stopped in for a quick lunch, and the quality definitely impressed me. My only downside was the price and portion size. The tacos are smaller than a typical taco, so even after having four, I still wasn't full. For a quick lunch, it felt a bit expensive overall. That said, the taste and quality were outstanding, and I would still recommend trying them. read more

NUT ALLERGY WARNING!! My wife and I got food from here yesterday, we got some loaded al pastor fries and asado vampiro. The first few bites good, until my wife started complaining about tingling in her mouth and some abdominal pain. We called the restaurant and asked about any possible nuts and found out they used nuts on their marinade. When we asked what kind, they refused to give that out since it was a secret recipe. Please consider putting an allergy warning in your menu to prevent any preventable trips to the hospital. Luckily my wife only took a bite and not the whole dish and didn't need her EpiPen. read more

Place is very simple ...BUT the food is awesome ... Came in the other day and had a taco dinner with Al Pastor tacos and they were delicious ... well worth it .. Service was friendly and kind. Prices are very good .. Loved the tacos !! read more

Thlaco Taco Tijuanense - Food is awesome !!!! Al Pastor Tacos are delicious - Tacos Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

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Had a quick stop for a Mexican carving. It was absolutely delicious. Has a vegetarian taco and chips salsa. Excellent taste. Will come back. read more

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This place has been on my radar for some time but finally stopped in when I read they were celebrating their two year anniversary already. It lived up to the hype for flavor town and friendly service. It's small inside with no public restrooms so I would recommend take out here but a full service location is coming in fall 2024. The tacos are small but mighty with tender meats and appropriate condiments. I will definitely return soon and can't wait to experience the new location. Congratulations! read more

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Located in a small strip center,this family owned and operated serves some great tasting Mexican foods. Basically for takeout even tho they do have a small indoor seating area,all tood is prepared while you wait. They serve a variety of tacos,tortas,burritos,mulitas, quesadillas,sopes,and vampiros. You can order individually or as a dinner. We tried the Asada Tacos which were full of flavor served on homemade corn tortillas. Also had the Al Pastor Tacos with pineapple. The avocado creme was delicious! Prices are super reasonable. They also offer homemade Agua Frescas in a pouch. All made with fresh fruits. My wife had the pineapple/mango which she loved! With so many combinations of ingredients,we will definitely be back to try more of their delicious food . Also,they will be opening their second location in Arlington Heights in September 2024. read more

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I'm here every week and they are not only super nice but the food is outstanding. Absolutely recommend.

I decided to try this place with the recommendation of a friend. I've seen some random ads on social media, but I've never seen it. I'm glad that I came here for lunch. It's a small spot with big flavor. The person taking my order was really nice and delivered my food rather quickly. I had the birria and agua fresca. The food was fresh and the aqua fresca was refreshing. The meat was tender and the consume was hot hot. Not just your regular hot, but a little extra hot so be careful. The salsa was also delicious. At the time, I believe there was a birria special on Wednesdays, but that could change. Overall a nice little hidden gem that I would come back to. The only thing I'm unsure of is if there's a bathroom. It's a small spot, so there may not be one. read more

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Thlaco Taco is a small and locally owned business that fully brings their A game. This establishment can sit about 25 people comfortably. I tried 3 tacos (with everything) - the asada, Al pastor and birria. The flavors in each of them were different compared to the tacos I'm used to and in the best way possible. Proteins are marinated/seasoned well and prepared perfectly. Each taco was bold and full of flavor with a kick at the end. My favorite was the Al pastor. I instantly felt the love and care this business puts into the quality of food they are serving to their customers. Everything was very very delicious. The staff members are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is kept clean and ready to go. Once my order was ready I was anticipating to grab it myself, however it was brought over to the table I was sitting at. They truly make you feel comfortable, at home and welcomed. read more

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I came across this taco establishment through some Instagram posts. Based on it, I gave Thlaco a follow and learned about what they had to offer. That made me want to check out Thlaco very much. Finally, in December 2023, after Christmas, I got the chance to make it out to Hanover Park to try some of the offerings of Thlaco. Thlaco specializes in Tijuana style tacos, and the signature item of that specialty is their guacamole salsa. On their Instagram page, Thlaco usually advertises their Al Pastor offerings and Mulitas. When I went to Thlaco, I ordered their Carne Asada taco and Al Pastor mulita (w/ extra pineapple chunks). The order is to be placed at the counter. The menu is printed on a wall across from the counter. There is a small dining area for those who want to dine in. Both the items I ordered were good in taste. I liked the flavor and the texture of the meats. They were cooked properly. I found the Carne Asada to be more flavorful than the Al Pastor. Their housemade guacamole salsa was tasty. It's a must-have on the items that come with it. The tortillas are handmade in-house. They were fresh and soft. Good quality. The two salsas that they provided (on the side), Roja and Verde, were good, and the Verde was the better one between the two. Spicy and flavorful. They also have a decent variety of Agua Frescas on hand, usually. I had their refreshing pineapple mango agua fresca, and it was delicious. I not only liked their food but also their service as well. They provided good, friendly service. The food pricing is a bit on the high side for suburban standards, in my opinion, but not bad. The food quality and portions make up for it. Their menu has a good variety and they also have some specials during the week. E.g., $5.50 Mulitas on Tuesdays (normally $7.50). I recommend checking out Thlaco for their Tijuana style tacos and more. read more

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These Tijuanense tacos are some of the best tacos I've ever had. Freshly made with fresh tortillas and fresh ingredients. Try the Al pastor and carne asada. read more

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Dont understand all the social media hype and the good reviews. Was not worth the drive. Place is small and not atmosphere to be in. No washrooms, customer service is terrible, they forget or don't care at all about giving you your complete order and are bothered when you point out that something that you paid for is missing. Carne asada tacos are the worst ever!! Salsas are tasteless. Don't waste your time and money in this place. read more

Couldn't try it, walked in at 6:30pm on Sunday, 30 minutes before closing (7pm) asked for Al pastor tacos. They claim they ran out Al pastor and chicken tacos- after we drove 15 minutes to get food. Most restaurants will still have food prior to closing. read more

The FOOD is so authentic and delicious! Fantastic service & ambiance too! So happy that I finally made it to @thlacotacotijuanense! I'm getting the Wednesday Quesabirria & Consommé Special and their "House Specialty" Al Pastor Tacos at Thlaco Taco Tijuanense, Hanover Park. read more

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Popped into this new hole in the wall for lunch on our way home from the Hawk Hollow dog park in Bartlett. It's a small place and it was doing brisk business but service was fast. Chips and guacamole were standard fare and were fresh, crisp and tasty. Great salsas accompanying the dishes - red was spicier and thicker of the two. Asada taco was incredible. Birria Vampiro taco was well done with a generous serving of tender meat. Check this place out. read more

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Great food overall. The tacos and torta were fantastic. Small restaurant with limited seating. It's also a little pricey. Definitely worth checking out. read more

This place was fantastic. The atmosphere inside is so cute and the service was welcoming and friendly. We got the birria tacos with consommé and the consommé had such a great kick to it! The horchata was delicious. The asada tacos were also good! Excited to try more. read more

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This is a 10/10 place! Food is incredible and consistently great. The customer service is the best! Everyone makes you feel at home. Any time someone visits from out of town I always bring them here! read more

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Just stopped in with a group of friends from church who kept raving about how I had to visit "Thlacos" they said every time they came here they would think of me and my stories of TJ and Cali and the tacos. So I said ok I'll go. To my surprise these guys can make a taco!! Definitely recommend the Birria, the Al pastor and the chorizo. But the best was the Al pastor. I also Had the asada. Honestly every bit I went for more and more. The taco itself had just enough spice to it that you didn't need green or red sauce but you added it anyways because it intensified the party in your mouth. Best part was the touch of sliced pineapple that would calm all your tastebuds down just enough to get the next bite and again repeat. Horchata was also great can't wait for dinner now read more

Heard so many great things so I decided to stop in, boy am I glad I did! The steak was seasoned very well & tasted so good. I ordered Mulitas $7 each: one steak & one Al Pastor along with 4 tacos $4 each: 2 steak & 2 Al Pastor also a Quesabirrias dinner $16. The Aguas frescas looked delicious too so I ordered one passion fruit & one piña colada for $4 each. All the items were delicious & definitely recommend them. Will be back! read more

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July 5, 2024: Yelp reviews may truly skew the experience people truly have which is why I spoke up here. Going in seems to be a good deal & friendly atmosphere. However, at some point you realize your hands are going to have strong odor & sticky of the food & dining in at this place & not being able to wash them is simply inconvenient & unhygenic, I can't recall if their napkins were decent or flimsy. Although I did tip because the consome was spot on & they did provide onions & cilantro & salsa choices, my hunger was only 65% satisfied for investing adequately for meal, but food impression overall was 3.87+. I also voiced my opinion in a separate private yelp msg saying that I observed a mother with a kid of the same Hispanic culture being preferentially allowed to use their restroom in the back but it seems a no public washroom policy applies to everyone else. The voiced response from some manager was concerned about me expressing how I 'watch'ed this & thought there was a threat asking who I thought I was & so on, as if picking a fight on some sort of falsely tested pride; I responded to say I'm just a local & was simply unaware of the signs they posted (apparently there is a credit card / dine-in svc fee even if you're over $10, which I admit I found stingy) - Ultimately, there was nothing that could be done & I simply apologized as a handwashing sink is not mandatory feature in the city restaurant rules & regulations, so one cannot even make a health violation complaint. Although hand sanitizer was offered, I didn't want to smear/cover up the ickyness reak with chemicals; I require soap & water on a hot summer day after a hot meal that could have been solid 3-4 stars, but this was sadly really 2.67/5 because of this episode. I do want to try this place again there are good items on their menu, yet I'm not sure, unless it's total takeout & as if one is not upsetting the establishment grouch; as I am concerned about the attitude & egotism of one the owner making responses on this yelp subspace but I guess can understand, I ran a business once & it was never easy dealing with customers, & at the same time there seems to be worry about reputation... anyhow, the TV screen is smart, the prices/marketing was brilliant, the food seems good & spicy, but I'm not sure if they fully care or could build a handwashing sink the next time they try this or when they hand it down to someone in a more modern generation. Perhaps a walk to the gas station on the other corner after dining in to burn some calories & clean up; lol. read more

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Love the service and the food is amazing. I love the Burris burritos and the salsa taste like homemade salsa

First visit, I was impressed left a good review. Fast forward to 2nd visit, Torta was extremely soggy barely any meaty on toppings just soggy bread. I figured it was a one off day, so let me dine in, maybe it'll be better, however it was worse. What is this?! And the side order of rice and beans came in condiment cups. Never coming back again! read more

This is a wonderful little spot located in Hanover Park, conveniently situated just off of County Farm Road. They had to temporarily close their doors due to some flooding, but have now reopened in a strip mall alongside Rosati's, a cleaner, and a nail salon. The seating area is quite small, so it can fill up quickly, especially during peak hours. When my party arrived, the place was empty, but it filled up pretty fast on a Saturday around 1:30 PM. Nevertheless, the service is very prompt, and the staff is always happy to offer recommendations if you're not sure what to choose from the menu. They offer specials on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and I personally recommend the Malita con Asada. It's a Tijuana-style quesadilla that is packed with flavor, and I paired it with their delicious Verde sauce, which was not spicy at all. Additionally, I tried their piña con Coco Agua Fresca, and it was easily a 10 out of 10. Overall, this is a fantastic choice for a quick and satisfying meal. read more

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We stopped by Thlaco Taco in the late afternoon and were really impressed with the service. The chairs, however, were so uncomfortable that it made me wonder if they prefer people not to dine in. We tried the tacos de al pastor, and they were amazing! If you visit, you definitely have to try them. We also had the tacos de carne asada, which could have used a bit more flavor, but they were still pretty good. I tried the carne asada vampiro, and it was delicious--maybe the cheese made all the difference? As for the loaded TJ fries, the potatoes were unfortunately a bit bland. All in all, we'd definitely go back for the Al pastor tacos--they're just that good! However, the uncomfortable seating and the lack of flavor in the carne asada are why I decided to rate it 4 stars. read more

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The Food is Amazing, we had the taco Barría and was absolutely delicious, the Avocado and chips were grade A , the seating is not for older people and no Bathrooms is rough but otherwise service was good. read more

FLAVOR FLAVOR FLAVOR is so very good! Meats have an intense amount of flavor from marinating saturating the deliciousness into every bite. For the 3 taco dinner - chose 3 different meats to give them each a try - quesabirria - Asada - Al Pastor They were all delicious and not sure I could pick a favorite. We also ordered an Asada burrito which had the same delicious marinated meat. HEAT - I love a great heat - the salsa was on the border of way too much for me - so next time I'll ask if they have anything I can cut it with that's milder. If ordering for kiddos - make sure to talk to them about mild options as my 3 tacos were far too much heat to give to a little All tortillas are freshly made in-house ! Yumm Call them to place your order (primarily a carry-out) place and there's a few details for each type of taco that they'll want to make sure they prepare as you like. I went with their typical preparations They have a few menu items that aren't typical / familiar that we will be trying next time (mulitas / vampiros) read more

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Food is sooo good definitely recommend its worth the hype limited seats in hanover park location so go before rush hour of lunch or dinner

Food was good. I had a burrito El Pastore. It just took way too long. I waited a half an hour for a burrito dinner and they forgot to give me the beans and rice. I mean, I would forget too if it took that long. read more

Amazing good. Some of the best al pastor i have had! Birria was great too. Workers are super friendly also read more

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My favorite tacos in the area, hands down! From their handmade tortillas to their mouth-watering al pastor, Thlaco Taco hits the spot every time we visit. The owners are very passionate about their business and are proud of their roots and family - fun fact, their dad was featured on the Netflix series Taco Chronicles: Cross the Border! It's a relatively small place, mostly take out orders but our first visit, we sat at the window to eat our tacos. Pro tip if you do that: if you don't have "chef hands/fingers", the tacos are HOT HOT. I'm a child. I held my taco unapologetically with 2 napkins to keep my fingers safe. And I may have burnt my tongue slightly, but it was WORTH IT! I think the "adult Capri Sun" pouches for their drinks are cute but a bit too trendy for me - I need my drinks to fit in my cup holder if I need a sip in the car. Overall, though it's a little more expensive than other Mexican restaurants around, I still recommend Thlaco to all of my friends wanting to try something new and amazing! read more

Thlaco Taco Tijuanense - Taco dinner: 2 al pastor, 1 asada - Tacos Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

My husband refuses to go anywhere else for Mexican food ever since we went to Thlaco. Everything is soooo good.

Best tacos around!!!! Truly outstanding flavor! Lengua tacos, Al pastor, and steak tacos! Delicious!!! Always will recommend the place. Good serving size, great flavor! read more

This is the first time ordering from here and I must say hands down, this is the best Mexican place in the suburbs. I ordered the chicken torta, taco dinner and quesadillas. Very flavorful and delicious. Large portions as well. Can't have tacos with some horchata. Service was also great. read more

Food was great. Ordered the queso birria tacos dinner and loved it! You need to wait a little bit that's cause everything is made to order and nothing is sitting. read more

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Everything we had from here was memorably delicious. We had chicken, carne asada, and chile relleno tacos with homemade tortillas. Al pastor burrito was excellent with pineapples. Great salsas too. Fan of their environmentally-conscious packaging with no styrofoam. Recommend and hope to return. read more

Thlaco Taco Tijuanense - Delicious pollo, carne asada, and chile relleno tacos with homemade tortillas. Delicious salsas too. Great packaging with no styrofoam - Tacos Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

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Food is so good., the staff friendly is small place not a lot of tables. No restroom that's a bummer. read more

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Do not skip out on this place! To start the tortillas are hand made, the asada meat was tender and fresh with great flavor. I also had an Al pastor taco that had that authentic TJ style. The cucumber lime drink was very refreshing and not overly sweet which I like. Very much looking forward to their opening of their second location! read more

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Been to this place several times now. What draws me here is the fresh made tortillas. It is worth the drive from Aurora to visit here just for a few extra to eat on the way home. Only have had the steak and pastor tacos, but they were delicious with all the toppings and salsa. Looking forward to trying the quesaberria next and several more fresh tortillas on the side. It may take about 10 or so minutes for an order, but everything is fresh made/cooked - and worth the taste. read more