This was one of the worst restaurants Ive ever been too. It was either an off day there or Im…read morespoiled with my wife's home made Colombian food and the authentic restaurants in Chicago. The service was also submitted par. The server acted like he didn't want to be there and were were an inconvenience. The seats were very uncomfortable. The rice tasted like it came from a box and was dry. The frijoles looked so bad I didn't even eat them. And the papusas were very greasy.

Our experience here was amazing. So fun to try vegan version…read moreof Mexican dishes I have had before. The yuca fries are some of the best we have ever had. When you try a vegan version of a dish you have had before with meat, let the dish stand on its own. The vegan dish is not a substitute for the original dish, it's a vegan alternative. Service was fantastic, staff was very friendly and attentive.

I'm trying to pay attention to the Eastside/Irvington area a little bit more right now considering…read morethe road construction that is definitely impacting what are already smaller/indie businesses. El Tablon serves up Mexican and Venezuelan food in a building that may not look like a whole lot, but once you get inside it's got definite warmth, personality, and quite tasty food. I wouldn't call El Tablon perfectly accessible, though it's quite workable. I had very little trouble getting around. I ordered the Cachapa con Chicharron after seeing that a friend had tried it during a recent visit. It looked pretty amazing. I'm not always the most adventurous eater, however, one look at the dish and I was like "I have to try it." It definitely lived up to my anticipation with a perfect mix of flavors. I'll admit I'd never had the dish before - so I can't really speak to whether or not it was perfectly prepared - all I can say is I absolutely loved it and would easily order it again. The service was quite friendly and warm. I felt welcomed and it definitely made me want to return in the near future even with the current traffic hassles. This really was just a top-notch visit. I can't help but think this is an undiscovered gem just waiting on someone to come on in. What can I say? I'll definitely be back.

I am surprised that I am the first to write a review for this business as there was a Yelp sticker…read moreon their door. There was a huge sign describing their food which caught my attention while I was looking for a great restaurant. There was only a couple in there eating. I finally decided to stay for a small snack. First salsa and crunchy chips were complimentary. I ordered a ribeye taco, which was amazing. I would return when in the area again.

The food was phenomenal and the service was very fast and willing to answer any questions about the…read moremenu if necessary. The ambiance was very cozy and the vibe is very pleasant and friendly. Highly recommend!

An incredible find! I was nearby at the Garden nursery, and got out of an event famished. I looked…read morefor the closest option and came upon this pupuseria. I stopped in at an "off" time for lunch, so I had the place to myself at first. Having never had a pupusa before, I asked for recommendations on what to try and they recommended two pupusa was plenty for lunch, three if I was extremely hungry. Not sure if I would like it, I selected one pupusa with steak and cheese and then two street tacos. I watched some European football while waiting and the food came out hot and fresh. Holy smokes, the pupusa was absolutely incredible! One of the best things I've had in a long time. The tacos were great as well, and the table had a couple of sauces to try. My order also came with a vinegar slaw that was great. By the time I was finishing up, there were three more tables full as they were ramping up for early bird dinner. I will absolutely be back.

OMG, 1st time visit and I absolutely LOVED everything from the cashier, seating, FOOD & DRINKS!!! I…read moreloved the authentic tacos and quesadillias, I ordered a Sprite but my friend talked me into a lemon drink that was INCREDIBLE!!! This just might be my new spot to eat at....frequently!!!!! There weren't many customers, but there were a lot of food pickups so the word is definitely out about this place. The parking was as expected for the area, bit so worth it. I really enjoyed the view from inside. The window seating was a plus. My friend and I talked for a couple of hours and I can't say enough about the food. KUDOS to everything!

Legit food. This was my second visit in as many days. The 1st visit I had the Ramen Birria. It's…read morehuge and delicious. Day 2 I had tacos and chips and cheese. The best ground beef taco I've ever had. The Carnitas Taco was even better. Such amazing flavor. The restaurant is very clean, and the staff is super friendly.

Passed here on my way home and had to stop in. Damn I'm glad I did. This place is legit. Massive…read moresandwiches, great coffee, super friendly staff. Go here. Don't even debate it.

Place is cute and cozy, food is good. Never dined in but…read moreservice provided at register is always great!

Very friendly little market with a few tables for serving tacos, burritos, quesadillas,etc. The…read morefood was pretty decent but nothing special. I feel like these places are a dime a dozen in the area and into Lawrence. Overall, the asada taco and chicken quesadillas were filling and good for a quick lunch.

This place is great! I love the food, it is always so fresh and flavorful!…read more You can sit down to enjoy your food, or take it to go, I'm a personal fan of the el pastor tacos! Especially the bits of pineapple in it! I always hoss them down with green sauce! The store is great also! So many things to choose from, at pretty reasonable prices! Check them out!

Everything! Food was fantastic! Authentic Mexican fare--some Tex-Mex on back pages, but stick to…read morethe first pages of the menu if you like true Mexican food (margaritas are excellent also...

This place has gone completely downhill. It used to be amazing, but whatever happened to this…read morerestaurant has absolutely ruined the experience. We have a table of four in a restaurant that is practically empty, and somehow we are still sitting here waiting forever for our food. I'm literally writing this review while we're still waiting for our order. That should tell you everything you need to know about the service. And now they charge you for chips and salsa after the first basket? A table of FOUR people gets one basket, and then you're expected to pay extra for more chips and salsa? Absolutely ridiculous. The service is terrible, the wait is unacceptable, and the overall experience is nowhere close to what this place used to be. Do yourself a favor and spend your money somewhere else. There are plenty of restaurants that actually value their customers and provide decent service. I used to recommend this place. Now I would strongly recommend going ANYWHERE ELSE

The name has changed to US tacos time. Chicken tinga tacos…read moreare delicious! Very fresh ingredients and everything is made to order. Came here 2 days in a row! Not sure why anyone wouldn't give them 5 stars.

If you want delicious tacos, that are also not expensive then you found the right place! I've been…read morehere twice in the last two weeks because there's never a bad day for tacos. Both times they did a great job. They have that street taco taste to them, feels authentic. This is going to be one of my lunch favorites from now on.