48 Best Taco Restaurants in Chicago

“Riquísima la comida y los dueños súper amables, me fascinó“

“These are some of the best tacos I've had ever. I lived in Southern California and visited Mexico often and this feels like a food journey to Mexico. Service is great, music is good but the tacos are the star. Try the Birria and Baja fish. You will not be disappointed“

“The best birria I have ever eaten in my entire life. I've just been there for the first time and it's simply incredible. From the first place, I was involved in something difficult to explain, so many years passing and never having given them a chance or knowing the goodness of their food.“

“Muy buen servicio y el bartender lo mejor, bartender súper contento“

“This restaurant is the best! Service is excellent, friendly staff, best Mexican food ever. Different things on menu than usual fare. Place very clean. Soups, homemade drinks, and cakes are out of this world. You will not be disappointed! You gotta come here.“

“Most amazing and delicious tacos I have ever had. Women who own are so nice. I highly recommend.“

“best fish tacos in town.. great service“

“Friendly atmosphere, good fast service and good food too.“

“We stopped today and this location after many times to form a nice review and tell you exactly how is in the end after the three visits with that we order a kale salad with the salad was fresh but all the condiments in the salad included shrimp that we ordered with shrimp it was all the way in the bottom and the top you don’t see anything except guess the kale in in the past and the last two visits before is salad coming with cranberries, and this time, it was no cranberries. We order three tacos the Carnitas they was pretty good the tacos but misrepresentative for Carnitas most like it is anti taco home version, and Cocinita pipil if we go for that description, there was very good tacos steak taco we order one and the menu say skirt steak. That meat was very tough flavorless most like it I can say is not a score steak it is another kind of meat, but the marinated and the tenderized can pass for a skirt steak for people don’t have the pallet to identify the kind of meat definitely I skipped the steak. Taco recommended the Carnitas and the salad. The only problem with the salad. It was a presentation was very skinny service was very slow and for some reason, I have that feeling like the people who work over there it is more like a they just wanted to throw it to you the food and don’t put attention and anything else. I think customer service is very poor and the situation atmosphere is OK music from the 80s no Mexican music I guess as go with the flow my point is you can come and give me the shot and think and you see what you like from that place but this is basis and 3B things I did to this location“

“Mariscos San Pedro has quickly become one of my favorite restaurants. The tuna tostada is amazing, definitely do the otoro upgrade. You can’t go wrong with any of the whole fish options, each are so flavorful and tender. The cocktails are really great and they have half priced bottles of wine on Mondays. I was hesitant but one of the chefs was explaining the Sonoran hot dog, and I️ couldn’t resist, it was amazing. They recently launched their brunch menu too and they have a lot of great selections and the pastries are incredible“

“the best Taco of Al Pastor I've ever tried and phenomenal service . I'll be back !“

“Try as many tacos as you can! The fish tacos are a much but the birria tacos blew me away!“

“Enjoyed the brisket taco 🌮 and wine yummy chips and salsa 😋“

“Great food and service. We love the patio and fire pits.“

“Dedication and information is very supportive.“

“Had a group meeting and the staff created a 4 course dinner for us. Fantastic selections and service was over the top. Highly recommend if you’re in the neighborhood.“

“I’ve been driving past Taco Boom Truck for what feels like forever, always catching a whiff of grilled meat or seeing a small line of people and thinking, “One day I’ll stop.” Well, I finally did, and man, I should’ve done it way sooner.

It’s a simple setup, parked off the road, colorful, and always smelling amazing. People were hanging out, eating, and the service was quick and friendly. The guy at the window even gave me some salsa tips when I told him it was my first time.

I went with two carne asada tacos. No exaggeration, the meat was so tender and juicy, with this really nice char on the edges. You could taste the seasoning in every bite, nothing overpowering, just that good mix of garlic, citrus, and smoky flavor. The tortillas were warm, soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together (no taco explosions, which is always a win).

The green salsa? Wild. It started off kind of mild, then hit with this spicy, peppery kick that crept up in the best way. It had some creamy avocado vibes too, which made it super addictive. Honestly, I kept dipping even after I ran out of taco.

If you’re in the mood for solid tacos that hit all the right notes, Taco Boom is 100% worth the stop. I already know I’ll be back.“

“Don't let the fact that its in a gas station fool you! Best Chilaquiles east of the Chicago River!“

“Hip and lively. The host/wait staff are super kind and funny; the downside is the volume of customer is likely what leads to slow service, which is important to some folks. Food tastes great. I ordered the Guatemalan breakfast, which I thought could have come with larger portions of the beans and plantains given the cost. My wife ordered the brisket bowl special and that came with an appropriate, healthy amount of food for the price. The winning order is the beef cheek empanadas with bone marrow. It’s like a beef patty but fattier and way more rich flavor. That’s a 10/10 given it’s only $5. We will certainly come back for the happy hour special (empanadas $3.50 + $8 margs).“

“Looks like I found my new spot! I tried the asada(steak) tacos, al pastor tacos and quesadilla de chorizo. You’ll be hearing about them across Chicago! These tacos are packed with flavor! Great quality and service! Extremely filling too!“

“I’ve been going to the food truck on wabash, pretty frequently. It is my favorite taco spot in downtown, they’re very consistent with the flavoring and cooking of the meat. Very quick and friendly service each time, I always recommend it to my coworkers:)!“

“The best birria I have ever eaten in my entire life. I've just been there for the first time and it's simply incredible. From the first place, I was involved in something difficult to explain, so many years passing and never having given them a chance or knowing the goodness of their food.“

“I finally got a chance to check out and it did NOT disappoint. The burrito is SO good; tasty, filling, a little spicy, and truly the perfect size. The green salsa it comes with was also a really good spice level for me. I can’t wait to try more on the menu!“

“The vibes of this place was a real throwback! And the taco combo- YUM! Comes with a side of guac, chips, rice, beans, and chicharron! My favorite is the chicken tinga and al pastor 🔥 Shoutout to Luz that took our order, she is incredibly sweet!“

“Amazing food !!!!! Phenomenal service!!!! We definitely enjoyed everything on the menu. Will for-sure be returning!!!“

“My cousin and I decided to check this place out. She had the tacos and I had a Gogi Bowl with spicy pork. Delicious. Atmosphere is very chill. And it’s in a great location near the University of Chicago. The service is fast. I would go again once I return to Chicago. Perfect balance of food.“

“Muy ricos tacos se los recomiendo“

“Came here on a Sunday afternoon and the carnitas were absolutely delicious. I also had the frijoles fritos, agua de horchata, and their salsas and they were all absolutely delightful. I'm originally from Michoacán and these carnitas remind me of the taste from back home. I've had a couple different locations from Carnitas Uruapan and they've both been great.“

“The food was delicious!!!“

“This was our 2nd time coming to Zombie Taco with our kids and they loved it! Such a fun decor and not the traditional seating. It’s a bar-type atmosphere but it has a ton of old-school games that we can play (that was such a hit with all of us!) The food is so good and priced well. The drinks are amazing and really great customer service. It’s even kid-friendly! (Suggest going earlier though if you plan to bring your kids.) Our family LOVES Zombie Taco!!“

“I love this location! Bright + sunny. A lot of space. Great for larger groups! Meter or residential parking not too bad. Similar to the original location regarding the food with more options. Fun for kids too with the big TV screen and active atmosphere! 🌮“

“Some of the best tacos I've had in the city! Amazing service as well!!“

“Love this place! Incredible birria! Try the birria quesadilla and elote!“

“tacos were delicious!!

got 2 tacos el pastor, 2 asada and 1 cecina.

well portioned tacos and the salsas were so good. the red sauce is spicy but good.

visiting from Asheville, NC but will revisit if I come back to Chicago!“

“Great chicken mole empanadas, just was in Mexico, so their cafe con leche came in a distant 4th to what I had in Mexico.“

“Great Food And Pina Colada Cup“

“This place is hands down one of the best taco spots I’ve ever been to—and I don’t say that lightly. From the second you walk up, you can feel the energy. The atmosphere is warm, laid-back, and just buzzing with good vibes. Servers were so respectful and helpful and kind it made you feel as if your friend was taking your order. Food was so good we forgot to take picture lol 11/10 bring the family!“

“My family and I traveled to Chicago twice this year and dined at the Asian Cuisine Express both times. The owner, cooks and wait staff were all extremely friendly and made each of our visits a wonderful experience. We ordered Chinese and Japanese food and we also sampled some of their new delicious tacos... everything we tried was absolutely fantastic. We live 300 miles away so we ordered a lot of takeout to bring home with us to share with our friends who didn't get to make the trips. Asian Cuisine express will be a regular stop now for us every time we go to Chicago... we highly recommend everyone tries this restaurant and we can't wait until we visit there again. Thanks to all the great people at Asian Cuisine Express!!!“

“I ordered from here with DoorDash and was not disappointed! The 3 meat tacos one chicken, one pork, one steak were delicious and perfect to have for a snack or for dinner! I really liked the flavors they mixed well and didn’t overpower each other. A really great combination and tasty!“

“The food was amazing, service was wonderful, and the place was very clean. I will definitely be back!“

“I really enjoyed the torta de asada and the tacos de tripita. What I liked most was that they weren't greasy at all. The o my reason I didn't give 5 starts was because I didnt like the salsa and the horchata and Jamaica. The agua fresca was actually coolaid.“

“Amazing service, food, and experience. Can't wait to share this with my boys next time.“

“Recomendadicimo !! Es mi primera ves aki y los tacos estuvieron bien perrones y buenos y aparte me pusieron mis mejores canciones I loved it 😍“

“Spectacular place!!! great for venues. Food is great. People are great and the ambience ir wonderful.“

“We ordered a bowl with chicken and tuna — absolutely delicious! 🤤
The cucumber salad turned out to be quite spicy, but there was a note about it on the menu; I just didn’t pay attention.
Overall, a very positive experience.“

“The food is super good taste!“

“This restaurant has a lot going for it – the place was awesome, and the food was genuinely delicious. However, I was somewhat put off by their automatic 18% gratuity for just two people. While I understand automatic gratuity for larger groups, imposing it on a small party removes the incentive for exceptional service and the diner's ability to reward accordingly. The food was great, but this policy left a slightly sour taste.“