Great food! Friendly staff. We have been the five times 8n the last.few months. I crave it!
S Y (S Rock)
Everything about this place was underwhelming. I was charged for a cup of consommé to go with my quesabirria tacos for the first time in my life and the flavor was bad. The restroom was dirty and the chairs were old and torn up. My meal most certainly was not worth the price, I have had much better for less. I will not be coming back.
Sylvia Gaston
Honestly one of my all time favorite places to eat. Love going with my mom
Marie
I grew up eating at Tecalitlan for over 30 years when they were located in West Town before they moved to this location. They used to be known for there famous giant burritos and top notch margaritas. Oh how they are just simple and sloppy now a days. Although I go a few times a year is only for the margaritas. No more giant size burritos. Their carne asada has gotten so different that you can't even taste the meat due to the excessive grease and how they cut up the steak. Yes literally chopped so small and over cooked. The burrito used to be packed with love everything was portion inside where every bite you got to taste all the ingredients. Now it just looks good to the eyes! The vibes have disappeared and the prices have shot up. If they lowered the prices in sure more people would fill up this giant spacious location. It's so sad to see awesome restaurants focus more on the money than keeping the customers. I know a business needs to run but robbing pockets for crappy food and arrogant services is not the way to do it. I'm thinking their best time is probably during a lunch or happy hour rush to get the specials. But that's how restaurants flow where they lose what really matters when greed to fill the pockets comes first. Don't expect free nachos when you come in, didn't expect top notch attention from your waitstaff and didn't expect quality food in your plate. Dont get me wrong its not horrible but it's definitely not great. Stick with the margaritas it's the only thing you'll probably come back for and with their prices they should be generous in their house tequila. What used to be nostalgia is now just another Chicago Mexican restaurant. Expect to pay a high price before walking out. You may consider googling another Mexican restaurant where your going to get a bang for your buck! Ps don't order their Tequila old fashion the presence of the smoke is the only good thing we had to send ours back twice because it's tasted like brown water down tequila. Go during happy hour because margaritas are 10.00 oppose to 22.00. One more thing they will validate your parking ticket up to 2 hours anything after will be garage cost of 14.00 so if your their to celebrate or hang out you'll know you will not be paying the 2.00 exit.
Eric King
We ordered the Enchiladas (carne molida / ground meat) which were good but the ground meat tasted a bit plain. The special enchilada sauce was good and the cheese did not taste cheap. Birria was good. Steak tacos were good. The rice gets a thumbs up and the refried beans I thought were tasty. The salsa and tortillas were also great. Horchata, which is a little bit different everywhere you go, I thought was wonderful here. Staff was friendly and the place had a great vibe.
Chris
Very good authentic Mexican food.
Steve B
We visited the restaurant after a show and found the food and atmosphere wonderful. The prices are in line with other restaurants in the area and the staff was very accommodating. I would go back to eat here anytime.
Carol Gandolfi
YUMMY. And within walking distance to the Paramount theater
Andyroid5 Warrier
The quality of chicken was terrible guys. Way below par. The beans were good and so were the different kinds of dips they give you. However the quality of protein was really really bad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Karen Perez
We visited on a Friday night before heading to the Paramount, and it was a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks, especially the Agua de Jamaica and Horchata, were the best I've had in ages. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made perfect side recommendations for the toddlers in our group. The welcoming atmosphere, paired with festive holiday decorations, made the meal even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this spot for great food, drinks, and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chip and Salsa, Great Fresh Salsa, Tacos, Rice and Beans, Sopes
The food is good! Friendly people. I’d go back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chip and Salsa, Enchiladas, Rice and Beans
Raquel Martinez
Our first time here and the food was great. Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mexican Birria, Tampiqueña
Joe Catheline
We ate lunch here today. Shredded beef enchiladas and chicken and tongue soft tacos, and it’s an instant favorite! The food is authentic Mexican with a wonderful atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Tacos
Terri Hodges Hughlett
i always went with my friends from work we love this place!! my family loves it i have not been since moving but definitley need to go soon!! love the family service
Great food! Friendly staff. We have been the five times 8n the last.few months. I crave it!
Everything about this place was underwhelming. I was charged for a cup of consommé to go with my quesabirria tacos for the first time in my life and the flavor was bad. The restroom was dirty and the chairs were old and torn up. My meal most certainly was not worth the price, I have had much better for less. I will not be coming back.
Honestly one of my all time favorite places to eat. Love going with my mom
I grew up eating at Tecalitlan for over 30 years when they were located in West Town before they moved to this location. They used to be known for there famous giant burritos and top notch margaritas. Oh how they are just simple and sloppy now a days. Although I go a few times a year is only for the margaritas. No more giant size burritos. Their carne asada has gotten so different that you can't even taste the meat due to the excessive grease and how they cut up the steak. Yes literally chopped so small and over cooked. The burrito used to be packed with love everything was portion inside where every bite you got to taste all the ingredients.
Now it just looks good to the eyes!
The vibes have disappeared and the prices have shot up. If they lowered the prices in sure more people would fill up this giant spacious location.
It's so sad to see awesome restaurants focus more on the money than keeping the customers. I know a business needs to run but robbing pockets for crappy food and arrogant services is not the way to do it.
I'm thinking their best time is probably during a lunch or happy hour rush to get the specials.
But that's how restaurants flow where they lose what really matters when greed to fill the pockets comes first.
Don't expect free nachos when you come in, didn't expect top notch attention from your waitstaff and didn't expect quality food in your plate. Dont get me wrong its not horrible but it's definitely not great. Stick with the margaritas it's the only thing you'll probably come back for and with their prices they should be generous in their house tequila.
What used to be nostalgia is now just another Chicago Mexican restaurant.
Expect to pay a high price before walking out. You may consider googling another Mexican restaurant where your going to get a bang for your buck!
Ps don't order their Tequila old fashion the presence of the smoke is the only good thing we had to send ours back twice because it's tasted like brown water down tequila.
Go during happy hour because margaritas are 10.00 oppose to 22.00.
One more thing they will validate your parking ticket up to 2 hours anything after will be garage cost of 14.00 so if your their to celebrate or hang out you'll know you will not be paying the 2.00 exit.
We ordered the Enchiladas (carne molida / ground meat) which were good but the ground meat tasted a bit plain. The special enchilada sauce was good and the cheese did not taste cheap. Birria was good. Steak tacos were good. The rice gets a thumbs up and the refried beans I thought were tasty. The salsa and tortillas were also great. Horchata, which is a little bit different everywhere you go, I thought was wonderful here. Staff was friendly and the place had a great vibe.
Very good authentic Mexican food.
We visited the restaurant after a show and found the food and atmosphere wonderful. The prices are in line with other restaurants in the area and the staff was very accommodating. I would go back to eat here anytime.
YUMMY. And within walking distance to the Paramount theater
The quality of chicken was terrible guys. Way below par. The beans were good and so were the different kinds of dips they give you. However the quality of protein was really really bad.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
We visited on a Friday night before heading to the Paramount, and it was a fantastic experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and the drinks, especially the Agua de Jamaica and Horchata, were the best I've had in ages. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made perfect side recommendations for the toddlers in our group. The welcoming atmosphere, paired with festive holiday decorations, made the meal even more enjoyable. I highly recommend this spot for great food, drinks, and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chip and Salsa, Great Fresh Salsa, Tacos, Rice and Beans, Sopes
Restaurantji Recommends
Great Food And Great People!🙂
The food is good! Friendly people. I’d go back for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chip and Salsa, Enchiladas, Rice and Beans
Our first time here and the food was great. Will be back again
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mexican Birria, Tampiqueña
We ate lunch here today. Shredded beef enchiladas and chicken and tongue soft tacos, and it’s an instant favorite! The food is authentic Mexican with a wonderful atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas, Tacos
i always went with my friends from work we love this place!! my family loves it i have not been since moving but definitley need to go soon!! love the family service
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