El Taco Azteca - Pilsen

2151 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
(773) 247-1103

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Vegan Tacos Al Pastor

Cochinita Pibil Tacos

Coctel De Camaron

Artisanal Birria

Ensalada Azteca

Vegan Burrito

Carne Asada

Pollo Torta

(3) sopes: barbacoa (beef brisket), topped with roasted red jalapeno sauce, cilantro onion, avocado slaw, and radish slices. Cochinita pibil (pulled pork), topped with habanero sauce, pickled red onions, and cilantro. Pollo en mole (chicken with mole sauce) topped with sesame seeds, radish slices, and cilantro.

Empanadas de Queso con Rajas

2 fried turnovers made with the dough of the day, stuffed with Oaxaca cheese and poblano peppers strips on a bed of black bean sauce. topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, queso añejo, molcajete sauce, and arugula salad.

Empanadas de Camaron

2 Tiger shrimp turnovers made with the dough of the day, topped with avocado sauce, arugula salad, and cotija cheese.

Empanadas de Hongos

2 market mushroom turnovers, topped with avocado sauce, sour cream, cotija cheese, "cebollitas yucatecas", and fried epazote.

Flautas

3 deep-fried rolled tacos stuffed with your choice of cochinita pibil (pulled pork), mushrooms, or seasonal vegetables. Topped with black bean sauce, habanero sauce cour cream, cotija cheese, and arugula salad. Made vegan upon request.

Queso Fundido Vegetariano

Cheese Fondue made with Oaxaca and chihuahua melted cheeses, roasted poblano pepper strips, and market mushrooms. Served with homemade flour tortillas and red molcajete sauce.

Queso Fundido con Camaron

Cheese fondue with shrimp made with the rice of the day topped with avocado slices and molcajete sauce. Served with fresh, handmade corn tortillas.

Queso Fundido con Chorizo

Cheese fondue with Mexican sausage made with the rice of the day topped with avocado slices and molcajete sauce. Served with fresh, handmade corn tortillas.

Oaxaca Style Tlacoyos

An oval shaped, thick masa base filled with refried black beans. Accompanied by your choice of meat; cecina (cured stake) or chorizo (mexican sausage). Topped with a cactus salad and cotija cheese.

Entrees

Carne Asada

12 oz broiled premium ribeye steak, marinated with 3 dry chiles, served on a bed of morita tomatillo sauce. Topped with grilled panela cheese, grilled asparagus , and fresh guacamole. Accompanied with a side of organic purple mashed potatoes.

Cerdito Borracho

Broiled pork tenderloin marinated with a mezcal and dry chile pasilla base and aromatic herbs. Served on a bed of roasted tomatoes sauce seasoned with chorizo. Topped with fried potatoe strips and chopped cilantro. Accompanied with a side of grilled zucchini.

Pollo en Mole Poblano

Grilled chicken thigh served with mole poblano sauce (contains peanuts), topped with sesame and roasted pumpkin seeds. Served with a side of mashed potatoes topped with fried potatoe strips.

Enchiladas Mis Tres Moles

3 rolled tortillas stuffed with your choice of meat; grilled chicken, seasoned vegetables, or cheese. Eachone covered with a different mole sauce. The "Mole Rojo" sauce Puebla style is made with Guajillo and Ancho chiles, garlic, and a tiny bit of Mexican chocolate. The "Mole Verde" Oaxaca style is made from green tomatillos, ground coriander seeds, Serrano and jalapeno peppers, and roasted pumpkin seeds. The "Mole Rosa" Taxco, guerrero style is made with Serrano, jalapeno peppers, pine nuts, white chocolate, aniseeds, and, roasted beets.

Costillas Al Pastor

Marinated baby pork ribs, served with a pineapple morita salsa and a fresh fruit salad. Accompanied with charbroiled corn on the cob prepared with butter and chili powder.

Pulpo Al Poc-Chu

Freshwater octopus marinated in achiote, citrus juice and char-grilled; Served with a creamy habanero sauce. Garnished with roasted organic potatoes. Accompanied with yucatan style rice.

Pescado al Carbon

Fresh fillet of seasonal fish, charcoal-grilled and served with salsa fresca (fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, chiles serranos, and avocado slices). Accompanied with white rice.

Calamares al Albañil

Grilled stuffed squid with Oaxaca cheese and cactus. Served with creamy bricklayer sauce, and rice. Topped with fried greens. Sprinkled with avocado cubes and bacon.

Cochinita Pibil

Yucatán style Pork shank Topped with habanero sauce, pickle red onions, and fried plantain. Accompanied with a side of charro beans.

Borrego Borracho

Three 4 oz. broiled lamb chops marinated with Mezcal and aromatic herbs. Served on a bed of chile pasilla sauce made with Negra Modelo beer. Topped with añejo cheese. Accompanied by a side of sauteed organic potatoes, spinach, spanish onions, and garlic.

Camarones En Mole Rosa

8 grilled tiger shrimps marinated with dry smoked Chiles. Served on a bed of Guerrero style mole sauce and with a side of Puebla style rice. Topped with fried leeks. Sprikled with grilled zucchini.

Salmon Garatinado

Grilled Alaska salmon served on a bed of Oaxaca style green mole. Topped with a melting potatoe paste, grilled asparagus, and pickled red onions. Garnished with sauteed sesame and roasted pumpkin seeds, and Brussel sprouts.

Calabacitas Rellenas

Mexican Zucchini balls stuffed with seasonal vegetables, topped with Oaxaca cheese, and organic purple mashed potatoes. Garnished with arugula salad and Morita-tomatillo salsa. Made vegan upon request.

Enchiladas Suizas

3 homemade corn tortillas rolled, filled with chicken, pork, or veggies. Covered with a sauce of your choice; red sauce or green sauce. Topped with fresh cheese, sour cream, cilantro, onions and, arugula salad. Accompanied with Mexican rice and refried black beans.

Tacos

Salmon A La Veraniega Tacos

(2 tacos) Grilled alaska salmon, served with a mango-habanero sauce and arugula salad

Coca Cola Tacos

Featured on Chicago's Best TV for Best Pork and Best Taco. 2 pork belly tacos marinated with coca-cola and dried peppers, topped with a coca-cola base sauce, avocado slaw, pickled cucumber, and jalapeño.

Asada Tacos

Grilled, flank steak made w/our special marinade of fresh ingredients, topped w/chile de árbol sauce organic "pico de gallo," pickled red onion, avocado, & garnished with queso fresco.

Al Pastor Tacos

Marinated pork topped with salsa de chile de Arbol and a pineapple Pico de Gallo.

Cochinita Pibil Tacos

Yucatan-style pulled pork, cooked for over 4 hours topped with habanero salsa & pickled red onion.

Pollo en Mole Tacos

(2 Tacos) Grilled, Chicken thigh topped with Puebla style mole sauce (contains peanuts), fresh, homemade crispy banana strips, garnished with sesame seeds.

Michelada Tacos

(2 tacos) Ribeye tacos marinated with our special michelada mix ingredients. Topped with habanero salsa, avocado chimichurri, queso fresco and arugula salad.

Camarón Tacos

3 grilled shrimper on a bed of cabbage, topped with habanero sauce, & garnished with arugula and red onions.

Artisinal Birria Tacos

Chuck roll beef, marinated with toasted, dried chilis, special seasonings, and beer. Then, wrapped with banana leaves and slowly cooked in the oven for 4-6 hours. Served on your choice of handmade corn or flour tortillas and a side of consome (beef broth).

Arabe Tacos

Grilled, Puebla-style Lebanese influenced taco with marinated pork topped with a fresh homemade chipotle salsa served on a homemade flour tortilla.

Pozole Tacos

(2 tacos) Pozole of your choice: chicken with green sauce or pork with red sauce. Served with a side of consommé (broth) to sip or dip.

Hongos en Mole Rojo

(2 Tacos) Market mushroom stew, topped with guajillo sauce, served with panela cheese , black bean sauce and arugula salad.

Aguacate Frito Tacos

(2 Tacos) Fried avocado, topped with black bean sauce, arugula salad, pico de gallo, habanero sauce, sour crea, and cotija cheese.

Borracho Tacos

(2 Tacos) Beer-battered tilapia fish fillet, topped with siracha tart sauce, smoked red cabbage, avocado slice, and sesame seeds.

Papas Criollas Tacos

(2 Tacos) Organic, multi-color, oven-roasted potatoes, marinated with Chef Carlos' grandma's secret ingredients, served on a bed of avocado sauce, topped with a creamy chipotle sauce, and garnished with arugula salad and crispy potato strips.

Vegetales Tacos

(2 Tacos) Oven-roasted vegetables, on a bed of guacamole, topped with chipotle hibiscus salsa, and garnished with deep-fried, crispy red onions.

Soups

Sopa Azteca

Chicken-based, tortilla soup made with shredded chicken, avocado cubes, and queso fresco garnished with crispy tortilla strips, sour cream, cotija cheese and radish slices.

Esquite Poblano Soup

Chicken-based, Puebla style Corn soup with 1 chicken leg, garnished with chili powder, crispy hominy, and a fried epazote leaf

Pozole

Made with hominy and your choice of a green broth with chicken or red broth with pork. Topped with cabbage, avocado slices, and radish

Caldo siete mares

Made with a variety of different types of seafood, simmered in a rich chile broth.

Salads

Ensalada Azteca Con Carne

Protein of your choice, mixed with romaine lettuce, kale, black beans, shredded carrot freshly-roasted corn, peanuts, and cotija cheese. Made with your choice of grilled tiger shrimp, grilled chicken breast, or grilled ribeye. Topped with homemade serrano-lemon dressing and crispy tortilla strips. Made vegan upon request.

Ensalada de Elote

Corn salad made with kale, romaine lettuce, fresh corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, roasted red bell peppers, topped with garlic-parmesan cheese dressing, peanuts, and crispy tortilla chips. Made vegan upon request.

Gourmet Tortas

Queso Panela Torta

Pressed torta made with grilled Panela Cheese, black bean sauce, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad aguacate slices, and chiles toreado. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Lomo Torta

Pressed torta made with grilled Ribeye, black bean sauce, grilled panela cheese, arugula salad aguacate slices, and chiles toreado. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Pollo Torta

Pressed torta made with grilled chicken, red bell pepper escabeche, grilled panela cheese, and serrano cilantro pesto. Accompanied with potatoe wedges or house salad.

Al Pastor Torta

Pressed torta made with marinated pork topped with salsa de chile de Arbol and a pineapple Pico de Gallo. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Cochinita Pibil Torta

Pressed torta made with Yucatan-style pulled pork, cooked for over 4 hours topped with w/habanero salsa & pickled red onion. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Hongos Torta

Pressed torta made with Market mushroom stew, topped with guajillo sauce, served with panela cheese, black bean sauce, and arugula salad. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Arabe Torta

Pressed torta made with grilled, Puebla-style Lebanese-influenced taco with marinated pork topped with a fresh homemade chipotle salsa served on a homemade flour tortilla. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Porkbelly Torta

Pressed torta made with marinated with coca-cola and dried peppers, topped with a coca-cola base sauce, avocado slaw, pickled cucumber and jalapeño. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Salmon Torta

Pressed torta made with grilled alaska salmon, served with a mango-habanero sauce and arugula salad. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Barbacoa Torta

Pressed torta made with Chuck roll beef, marinated with toasted, dried chilis, special seasonings, and beer. Then, wrapped with banana leaves and slowly cooked in the oven for 4-6 hours. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Michelada Torta

Pressed torta made with ribeye marinated with our special Michelada mix ingredients. Topped with habanero salsa, avocado chimichurri, queso fresco and arugula salad. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Camaron Torta

Pressed torta made with Tiger shrimp marinated with pasilla chili and topped with habanero sauce, avocado slaw, pickled red onions, and fried kale. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Aguacate Frito Torta

Pressed torta made with fried avocado, topped with black bean sauce, arugula salad, pico de gallo, habanero sauce, sour crea, and cotija cheese. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Torta Borracha

Pressed torta made with Beer-battered tilapia fish fillet, topped with siracha tart sauce, smoked red cabbage, avocado slice, and sesame seeds. Accompanied with potato wedges or house salad.

Sides

Mexican Rice

Refried Beans

Grilled Veggies

Grilled seasoned vegetables of the day. Add protein chicken, ribeye, or shrimp.

Street Corn - Elote

Street corn with a tangy creamy sauce, Cotija cheese and Mexican ground chili.

Potato Wedges

Deep-fried, crispy potatoes.

Elote a las Brasas

Charbroiled corn cob, prepared with butter, salt, and chili powder. Served with lime wedges. Made vegan or upon request.

Gourmet Burritos

Grilled Shrimp Burrito

Grilled tiger shrimp, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Pastor Burrito

Pastor, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Cochinita Pibil Burrito

Made with Yucatan-style, pulled pork, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Vegetales Burrito

seasonal veggies, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Asada Burrito

Stake, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Chicken with Mole Burrito

Made with grilled chicken and mole sauce, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Arabe Burrito

Made with Lebanese-inspired, grilled pork slices marinated Puebla-style, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Fish Burrito

Made with beer-battered, tilapia fish, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Birria Burrito

Birria, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Pork Belly Burrito

Made with pork belly marinated with a Coca-Cola base sauce, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Avocado Burrito

Made with fresh avocado, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Fried Avocado Burrito

Made with deep-fried avocado, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Mushrooms with Red Mole Burrito

Market mushroom stew, rice, black beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, and salsa

Chorizo and Eggs Burrito

Beverages

Sprite

Jarritos

Jarrito Mineral Water

Aguas Frescas

Tamarindo, jamaica, horchata, Mango, Dragon fruit, passion fruit, cucumber, Strawberry, and lemonade

Non-Alcoholic Margaritas

Choose from the following flavors: lime, mango, passion fruit, dragonfruit, tamarind, cucumber, or hibiscus.

Sangria

Coca-Cola

Red Bull

8.4 oz can

Desserts

Churro Cheesecake

Flan

Mexican custard pie of the day. (Coffee, orange, chocolate, or passion fruit)

Pastel De Tres Leches

Mexican cake slice made with whole milk, condensed milk and evaporated milk.

Extras

Salsa

Chips and Salsa

Tortilla (Corn)

Corn tortillas are handmade and might be of different color

Tortilla (Flour)

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Recent Reviews

amazing food server was incredible and the cook was excellent genuinely the best mexican food i’ve ever had personally presentation was just wonderful. to our server thank you for the amazing hospitality we’ll be back soon

November 2025

An underrated hidden gem in the heart of Pilsen. The food is always fresh and full of layered flavors. Contemporary Mexican fare with perfectly portioned dishes—both hearty and lighter options—plus an impressive tequila selection. They also offer great vegan choices. I’ve been coming here for over two years, and it’s still as exceptional as ever. It’s a high-end diner that could thrive anywhere, yet it feels perfectly at home right here in Pilsen. I truly applaud the...

October 2025

Great spot! The food was delicious and affordable. We got a carne asada burrito, piña colada margarita, and horchata—all so good. Staff were super friendly and the service was quick. Definitely recommend!

October 2025

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