Honestly one of the best family owned Mexican places in Chicago. The pastor with pineapple burrito was killer and the chamoy (chile and tamarind) peach gummies were an unexpected favorite. The special house hot sauce is fantastic. Lorena (the matriarch) was wonderful and knew exactly what I needed. People argue that Chicago’s most iconic food is its hot dog or pizza, but I would put this sort of Mexican cuisine right ahead of them. Delicious and affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce
Matt Wona
Pambazos are Perfection.This restaurant is cash only! Can't recommend this place enough, we went here just to try the pambazos and they were delicious beyond our expectations. We had the chorizo con papa & asada. The steak was marinated and grilled *perfectly*, but the papa con chorizo was so unique and amazing you really can't go wrong with either.The service was amazing! It's clear the owners truly care about your experience.Also the table salsas are better than ANY restaurant salsa we've had. The yellow was perfectly smoky & spicy while the green was a sweet & spicy tomatillo sauce.I can also say the Jamaica drink here is very refreshing and good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
millionnena
No credit cards accepted...only zelle n venmo...great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sankofa Unltd
I just happened to be in the area, and I'm so glad I stopped by. I just had the best Chile Rellenos I've ever had in my life. On top of that, the service was excellent and the authentic energy was great! I have a new favorite gem. I'll certainly be back!! Gracias!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Relleno Plate
Ivan Sarabia
I went with some friends to eat lunch. Everyone's recommendation was to eat the pambazo. The pambazo did not fail!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Isabel Mills
The food was really really good, I got the asada burrito and it was loaded with every ingredient you could want. The cheese on the burrito was like no other cheese, it was gooey, melty, and it tasted great. The service was wonderful, they were very nice, and understanding. Overall I highly recommend going here as it was a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada
Ashley Alissa
Food was amazing, had two different Pambazos, steak and potato/ chorizo, both were delicious the steak specifically was perfect cooked. Also had mole enchiladas and felt like it was the most authentic mole I’ve had in the states. Bonus that the chef came out and asked how our meal was and the staff was also helpful and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Iryna Olsh
Their food is very good ? service is nice and I like the atmosphere ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria Alicea
I ordered Carne AsadaVery disappointing. This was to go. The meat was
This place is a family owned establishment with the kindest and most sweetest owner. She makes you feel like family while you're there. As for the food... Outstanding quality and taste. The pambazo is my favorite by far. Best Pambazo in town!
t love
there needs to be an actual website with an updated menu and accurate pricing. i placed a to-go order for a burrito dinner with chips/salsa, it was $26.... either they overcharged me or it's ridiculously overpriced for what you
Food: 2
Kathrin Kois
such a great homey spot! homemade horchata iced coffee. get the pambazo with potatoes and chorizo!the red salsa that comes with chips and salsa is so unordinary and delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K B
I have eaten at Habanero many times and it is consistently excellent. The food is delicious and fresh and the staff are so friendly. Lorena, the owner is an amazing woman. She is always so friendly and makes you feel so comfortable. A true gem of a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie T.
1010 on the pambazo. Will admit that the chile relleno was not the best I ever had and one of the salsas was kind of chunky and weird but would order pambazos from here only as they were really good.
We love eating at this family run spot.
Honestly one of the best family owned Mexican places in Chicago. The pastor with pineapple burrito was killer and the chamoy (chile and tamarind) peach gummies were an unexpected favorite. The special house hot sauce is fantastic. Lorena (the matriarch) was wonderful and knew exactly what I needed. People argue that Chicago’s most iconic food is its hot dog or pizza, but I would put this sort of Mexican cuisine right ahead of them. Delicious and affordable.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sauce
Pambazos are Perfection.This restaurant is cash only! Can't recommend this place enough, we went here just to try the pambazos and they were delicious beyond our expectations. We had the chorizo con papa & asada. The steak was marinated and grilled *perfectly*, but the papa con chorizo was so unique and amazing you really can't go wrong with either.The service was amazing! It's clear the owners truly care about your experience.Also the table salsas are better than ANY restaurant salsa we've had. The yellow was perfectly smoky & spicy while the green was a sweet & spicy tomatillo sauce.I can also say the Jamaica drink here is very refreshing and good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No credit cards accepted...only zelle n venmo...great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just happened to be in the area, and I'm so glad I stopped by. I just had the best Chile Rellenos I've ever had in my life. On top of that, the service was excellent and the authentic energy was great! I have a new favorite gem. I'll certainly be back!! Gracias!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chile Relleno Plate
I went with some friends to eat lunch. Everyone's recommendation was to eat the pambazo. The pambazo did not fail!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was really really good, I got the asada burrito and it was loaded with every ingredient you could want. The cheese on the burrito was like no other cheese, it was gooey, melty, and it tasted great. The service was wonderful, they were very nice, and understanding. Overall I highly recommend going here as it was a great place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Asada
Food was amazing, had two different Pambazos, steak and potato/ chorizo, both were delicious the steak specifically was perfect cooked. Also had mole enchiladas and felt like it was the most authentic mole I’ve had in the states. Bonus that the chef came out and asked how our meal was and the staff was also helpful and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their food is very good ? service is nice and I like the atmosphere ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered Carne AsadaVery disappointing. This was to go. The meat was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is a family owned establishment with the kindest and most sweetest owner. She makes you feel like family while you're there. As for the food... Outstanding quality and taste. The pambazo is my favorite by far. Best Pambazo in town!
there needs to be an actual website with an updated menu and accurate pricing. i placed a to-go order for a burrito dinner with chips/salsa, it was $26.... either they overcharged me or it's ridiculously overpriced for what you
Food: 2
such a great homey spot! homemade horchata iced coffee. get the pambazo with potatoes and chorizo!the red salsa that comes with chips and salsa is so unordinary and delicious ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have eaten at Habanero many times and it is consistently excellent. The food is delicious and fresh and the staff are so friendly. Lorena, the owner is an amazing woman. She is always so friendly and makes you feel so comfortable. A true gem of a place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1010 on the pambazo. Will admit that the chile relleno was not the best I ever had and one of the salsas was kind of chunky and weird but would order pambazos from here only as they were really good.