El Asador Restaurant

4117 W 47th St #102, Chicago
(773) 254-9983

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Jennifer Rodriguez

Best Tacos you’ll ever have, they’re never dry and are super flavorful!

Johann cervantes

I had a very bad experience at this restaurant. The moment I walked in, nobody greeted me or even acknowledged that I was there. I had to ask on my own if I could sit anywhere, and after I sat down, the service only got worse.

I waited over 25 minutes without receiving a menu, without being asked what I wanted to drink, and without a single waiter ever approaching my table. It was like I didn’t exist.

After waiting far too long with absolutely no service, I decided to walk out — and honestly, that was the best decision I made during this visit. I will never be coming back.

Very disappointing and unprofessional experience.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Tania Guzman

Does anyone know why it’s closed. 😢 has been my spot for years .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Felix The Cat26

I hate to say this but the tacos absolutely sucked & I ordered a taco dinner & didn't get that🤷 The waitress came back after almost 15 minutes (And it wasn't busy) with 2 tacos, she said there would be a short wait to fix it & I replied no thank you..The steak taco had 4 hard fatty balls in it that was just nasty🤢 Needles to say I will never be back here to eat..Sorry but you get half a star..

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 1

Mike Tru

Let me explain something. If you want a fine & dine mex rest for a date this not for you.

This place is everyone go-to in the area so it’s always busy!

It’s only Asada at night pretty much because it’s non stop all day tacos tacos tacos

I have lived down the street 10 years & those late night tacos are a hit here!
Be patient everyone wants tacos!
Its worth it!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Reyna Reyes-Cervantes

Food is pricey for the quality and quantity of it. Ordered one torta and two tacos paid over $20, the torta was very small with very little meat it was hard to tell there was even some on there, more bread that anything. The tacos were also small with very little amounts of meat and well as it not really having any flavor to it. Our first time here was months ago and we had thought the food was pretty good, tried it now prices have gone up and the food quality is just not it anymore. Last time ordering from here:)

Amy

Terrible experience. The restaurant is tiny, so if you're in a group, expect to be stuck outside. Service was unbelievably bad—we waited 40 minutes just for fries and tortilla chips, and another 30 minutes with no one coming to take our order. We had to go find the waitress ourselves, and even then, she told us to “give her a second” and never came back. After waiting another 10 minutes, we went inside to try ordering at the front—same story: “wait.”

After nearly an hour and a half, we were finally told they were out of queso birria, the main reason we came. We left without ordering anything else because, frankly, they didn’t deserve our business. Would not recommend.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Alejandro Pedroza

pretty good burritos...

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Hasel Martinez

Very bad food. Yesterday I bought sandwiches and they put cabbage instead of lettuce and it was tasteless and had no flavor. Bad service. Besides, they didn't want to give me a receipt for the purchase, just as I complained.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

lucero tapia

The food is just delicious and exquisite they are also really fast preparing your order.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shiance Barnes

Great Birria, it is on the pricier side, 20$ buts its 4 tacos. So good, i come here all the time when im in the neighborhood. I couldn't stop thinking about them once i had them.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Joggo

This is for sure going into my recommendation list

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

John Mazariegos

Still the same great food.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Al Pastor, Asada, Steak, Chilaquiles Con Carne

Korina May

Pretty expensive for the quality of food and service. We had 3 tacos with a side of rice and beans. Typically a taco dinner, which usually costs about $15 at other better Mexican restaurants. We paid $24. If the tacos or service were any good, I definitely would not be complaining.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

smokey 21

The asador taco dinner is the best . Asador tacos are nothing like others, and carne en su jugo is fire too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Pla Fajitas Mixtas, Asada, Steak, Carne Asada, Taco Asador, Cecina

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