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    Zacatacos

    3.1 (278 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Isr V.

    old cooks seem to be gone all new cooks food is nasty taco tortilla come out burnt meat is mid over all don't waste your money here you gonna be disappointed

    This place used to be my go-to spot for great tacos. Lately, it's been changing, and today I went to order 16 tacos to go. When placing the order, I asked if they could put extra limes in there, and she said, okay. When I received my order, I went to the car and out of curiosity. I decided to check the bag. When I opened it up there were only four wedges of limes and 2 medium-sized salsas, all for sixteen tacos. I went back inside, asked for the manager, and explained to her that I did not receive enough salsas or limes for the amount of tacos I ordered. She had a different opinion, She stated that's the normal amount they put in the order. Well that's not enough I said and her response was if you want more you're going to pay extra. I was very disappointed in her response and asked for her name and she refused to give it. My recommendation. Go down the street to Raymond's Tacos better food and better service. To the owner, I would recommend teaching that manager a thing or two about customer service.

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    Louie N.

    I wanted their steak nachos 2day so here I come. Same decor, clean spot. The order taker Juan seemed like he had a hard time with English but he seemed like he understood me. Well that was until I got my order and saw that he forgot 2 add sour cream, guac & jalapeños. I could have checked the receipt but I didn't. The lady who called out the order #'s said my order in Spanish which I do not know. A few words here and there but not a conversation. There were 2 other guys waiting, assumed they were Latino, I'm not. Most Latin based restaurants will call out orders in Spanish then in English. Not her!! She stayed in Spanish mode. When I saw the 2 other guys looking at me I asked her if she was saying 117, my order # which she was. I informed her I am not Latino and don't speak Spanish. Also that she may want to learn order #'s in both languages since their spot is racially mixed. However there was a Black lady there, not sure how she was going to call her # out since she ordered in English. I think it's time I let them go since I had this same issue before. I rather patronize Chipotle where I know they understand me. Food was greasy - how when they chargrill their food?? Lucky I had sour cream and guacamole at home. Just missed those jalapeños.

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    Problem S.

    Order at the counter Nachos de asada and agua de Horchata took my order and went to my sons soccer game. We got to the game open the container and surprise. No asada. Called the manager she did not wanted to provide her name, I explained her the situation she doesn't care. Bring the nachos if you want your money back and don't touch them she says. It used to be a good restaurant.

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    Humberto M.

    Aaaaaaahhhhhh you can smell the grill going from streets!! Fully stuffed meat taco's with cilantro and onions......tortillas de maize and larger than Mexican Life selections of other household traditions!! No dine in allowed with the silly crappy COVID BS but take out is on fire.... Flavor bursting with each bite of the power packed seasoned tacos!!! Haven't had this in Year's!!! So Tasty and Delicious!!!

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    R. M.

    This is the best Mexican food stop on the south side for authentic and best tasting steak, burritos, taco, etc.....great service and great portions for the price. It's a must stop on the south side

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    It sucked. They never get order right! Food was cold. Didn't look fresh. Long wait time.

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    6 months ago

    Ordered 3 tacos to go, took 35 mins to get my order. I know it's a busy time but ppl with more food to go got their orders before mine

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    Family members got violently ill from their sour cream. Probably left it out & decided to use it anyway.

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    Best tacos in the city! Flame broiled, flavorful and affordable. Always consistent.

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    Great tacos highly recommend no place like it you won't regret it go right now..one word fantastic

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    Thanks to Yelp El Xangarrito has been on my list for sometime, and I was not disappointed. It is a…read morevery small family-owned Mexican restaurant but the seating does not make you feel cramped. We did make reservations/wait list and was seated immediately. We started off with chips and salsa, and the salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. We started with the Chicken Poblano - a savory dish with creamy poblano sauce mixed with chicken and sliced poblano peppers topped with corn. We all enjoyed it. Most of the reviews recommended the enchiladas and we ordered a variety of them. The Enchiladas Poblanos stuffed with chicken and cheese. The poblano sauce was rich and smoky. We also had the Enchiladas Morita. They were filled with shrimp and cheese. It was so flavorful and the morita chile added so much flavor. Each dish was served with a side jicama salad. Their special was a shrimp pasta with lobster. It came with full lobster tail. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. It is also BYOB, which is a nice option. Service was excellent, friendly offered recommendations. This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and highly recommend.

    Xangaritto continues to be a beacon of delicious food and friendly hospitality. They switched…read moreowners about a year ago and the beginning was a little rocky but today was an amazing experience. I love coming here for the tampiquena and the enchiladas. The tamipquena is marinated in something delicious, pretty sure it includes adobo chiles, making the tamipquena flavorful and tender. The enchiladas have some of the best sauces. We especially love then poblano sauce on the chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas have some tender chicken and the sauce is slightly spicy and creamy. Everyone is super friendly, the waiting staff and chef take pride in their work and it shows. I continue to strongly recommend this place for a delicious dinner out. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It s a cozy elevated escape.

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    Pilsen

    We're from LA, and this is our daughter's favorite Mexican restaurant near the loop after her four…read moreyears at SAIC. She was very excited for us to try it out. We arrived around 7:30 on a Friday night and the place was packed. We only had to wait 10-15 minutes, which passed quickly with the live Mariachi music. The food came out pretty quickly considering how busy it was. We got: - Margaritas -- piña mezcal, passion fruit and pepino. They were good but a little small for the price. - Pozole Pipian -- It has a verde base that's very light. Something that makes it unique is chicharrones on top. My daughter prefers pork over the chicken. - Carnitas Huarache -- good flavors but probably my least favorite of the meal. - Asada Torta -- this was my favorite dish of the night. The bread was really light and the meat wasn't tough at all. For dessert we got the churritos and Mexican bread pudding. Both were good but nothing special. All in all a great meal.

    Got delivery and it was a mixed bag…read more Tacos - 4.5/5. Al pastor, pibil and and chicken tinga all great. Flavorful and juicy. Would be incredible live. Empanadas Camaron - 3.5/5. Unusual with shrimp. Crispy shell. Better without the spicy sauce. Enchiladas mole rojo - 3/5. Decent mole sauce and flavors, but not distinctive. Veg pozole - 2/5. Overly spicy. Solid roasted veggies. But lacked flavor. Pescado à la Talla - 1.5/5. Way overcooked fish. Sauces were either bland or just spice. FYI gluten free by default due to the use of corn

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    Came here on Valentine's Day with a reservation, there were three of us, one kid. It was full of…read morefamilies, some couples. The had a tasting menu but we opted out of it. They give you a complimentary spicy trail mix. We started with the guacamole, it was okay. Then I got a traditional margarita, my partner got a pina colada with strawberries, and my kid got a pink lemonade (Marz Brewing made). The margarita was good, not strong but not too watery. For dinner I got the chicken fajitas, the waiter asked if I wanted just chicken which I though was odd because I ordered the chicken fajitas and I wasn't sure what he meant or if he meant no veggies, it came with veggies luckily. It also came with tortilla, corn, and a side of refried black beans with cojita, and rice. It was all okay. My partner got the lamb mole, it was sweet and savory, not spicy. And it came with tortillas. They have a lot of mole options, so if you're into that definitely come here to try! Overall it was just okay.

    Chef Geno Bahena is back in business, and his world famous moles are as complex and satisfying as…read moreever. I had the rack of lamb in mole negro, and it was delicious. Get it medium rare. Kelly had steak fajitas and deemed them amazing. The sopa Azteca is spicy and loaded with complex flavors. Huge portion, too, enough to share or take home. For dessert, the chocolate mole tart and the strawberry ice cream are superb. Palomas and margaritas are good, and the wine list is all very affordable. Get the Rioja or the Cotes du Rhone.

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    Food - pork tacos - excellent execution of tender pork belly. Every piece was so succulent and…read morefull of crisy pork goodness. Warm, homemade tortillas added to the perfect bite on top of flavor town green tomatillo salsa. The black beans was a good balance the rich pork flavors. Also, if the standard salsa was room tamed for.your liking; they have a good habanero salsa for the asking. Maybe too much foe most. Dessert- ice cream with fudge.. Great tasting of vanilla and chocolate, but wasnt quite over the top. The ice cream was nice and thick, but was a bit gritty for ice cream at an upscale place. Partly why I couldnt give it a perfect score. Service - attentive and intuitive. The waiter seems to know what we like and need without asking too much. Spicy pineapple Cocktail- good, strong, but not great. Couldn't really taste any pineapple. Cleanliness- clean and organized. Cost - affordable for special occasion. Restroom - fancy and clean. Ambiance - warm and relaxing, but a bit cheap with the vinyl or cheap wood veneer tables.

    Zacatacos - mexican - Updated May 2026

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