Carmela's Taqueria

1206 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
(773) 275-5321

Recent Reviews

Jose Campos

I always go here for tacos. Great place fast service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

MERVE NAJA

We tried because we saw the big al pastor from the window, it looked good. Tacos al pastor were pretty great. Cachete is also pretty good. Asada is just dos-tres. The red salsa is dangerously spicy, approach it with caution even if you are a spicy person. Guacamole was super fresh but a little too sour, I couldn’t figure it out. Overall a mixed bag, I would get the pastor every now and then.Vegetarian options: Beans, rice, salsa, guacamole would be your options

Alex Carr

Everything looks good and it is surely at the right price. However, this has to be some of the blandest Mexican food I have eaten. This goes especially for the vaunted al pastor. The salsa can't mask the mediocrity as the red is one dimensionally spicy and the green is also flavorless. Everything could probably have used an extra dose of salt, but I am not sure this can be salvaged.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Robin G

Oh my goodness. Stop your searching and get tacos here right now!!! We had tacos Al pastor and carne asada and they were lovely. Juicy meat full of flavor, tortillas soft and fresh. Absolutely amazing. We had fresh guacamole too, you can tell they literally just made it, and it was pure avocado goodness.Cannot wait to come back!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada Taco, Carne Asada, Guacamole

Angy haze

The best taco spot on the north

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Cin

Small Mexican spot. Got the 10$ special two tacos and rice n beans. Very good. Tacos packed with meat, green salsa is 10/10. Very quick with making my food too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Taco Plate

Ariena

For the quality of the food and the price I do not think there was anything great or better than another Mexican restaurant. If maybe their salsa verde was a tad different or their meat or something I would get it but for what I ordered just feeding my daughter and I for $30 plus dollars I wouldn’t eat here again, and just so this review isn’t misunderstood the food is not bad that is why I rated them a 3 star but for the price and knowing I can get this same taste and quality of food for less I would not visit this place again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

shannon degnan

Stepped in here wanting guacamole & chips after a massage. I had some bad guac at another place recently. So fresh & tasty guac!!! And a pretty nice serving!

Marcus Brandon

Great food I got the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew P

Not gonna lie, this place didn’t do it for me. It’s literally one of the closest food establishments near my place and I refuse to return because the food is mid here. As a former Californian, this place does not meet the Mexican food standards that I am accustomed to.Sure, if you’re going to a nearby concert and the wait to eat here isn’t crazy, it’s an option… but don’t expect that great of food here overall.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 4

Tim Biondo

Great food. Great drinks (horchata, jamaica). Super friendly staff (and customers). Great prices. Highly recommend.Vegetarian options: I love their vegetarian burrito. I’m vegan and they are always accommodating. Plus adding avocado is only 50 cents!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor Taco and Al Pastor Torta, Vegetarian

Pranati Sumedha

It's mostly a takeaway place. The food is really good, especially the al pastor burrito and chorizo tacos.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor Taco and Al Pastor Torta, Guacamole

Joseph “Yo, Ro” Robinson

The carne asada is the best 8ve had between California, Arizona and Illinois. Delicious and awesome staff.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Carne Asada

Ashley A.

This is a hole in the wall gem! The place is compact but tables turn over quickly. I love that it's a simple menu because you know the quality of each platter is going to great, which it didn't disappoint. The flavors were incredible and fresh! Most Mexican food bloats me after but I felt great! What a wonderful place, totally recommend!

Willie

I love eating Mexican food, I prefer taquerias, but I shop at supermarkets as well.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak Burrito

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