50 Best Taco Restaurants in Chicago

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

“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.“

“You want that authentic Mexican Restaurant feel? This is the place. Service was perfectly friendly at 1:00 pm. Music made me want to get up and dance. Finally, the food was perfect. Pricing was appropriate for the area. Overall, great job!!

Parking: Many options around (pay to park).“

“Concha French toast highly recommended 🔥“

“best fish tacos in town.. great service“

“As someone who has spent most of their life in Texas, these tacos hit the spot and were packed with so much flavor. The brisket taco was so tender and had some kick to it along with the delicious flavors from their chicken al pastor topped with pineapples of course. I can already tell this place is going to be a regular spot added into my weekly favorites.“

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

“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 !“

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

“Dedication and information is very supportive.“

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

“Wonderful service amazing food pizza birria is absolutely worth it no pics because my boyfriend inhaled it so damn fast💀. Second time coming and not disappointed at all they did above and beyond when I ordered to the wrong location🥰 can't say enough good things about this food truck. Probably my favorite Mexican food truck in the city super flavourful beans, tacos and birria!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Carnitas are tender and juicy exactly how carnitas are supposed to be. Salsas, nothing to die for. Take a pound of surtida, more masiza than cuero and buche, a dozen of tortillas and make a good salsa at home and you have a terrific dinner for two or three.“

“Honestly, best fish tacos I have ever had. This is my second time coming and it did not disappoint. My wife enjoyed her steak and Al pastor taco combo. I had the two fish (grilled) taco combo and it tasted even better the second time. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere, and even better, the service and staff were nothing but fantastic. I have always seen this place in passing and it always caught my attention, since I had it, I haven’t found any other fish tacos that I have enjoyed as much as this place. The price for the two of us, including drinks, was $45. Pricey but fare portions and we did not leave with an empty stomach. I highly highly recommend at least trying the steak and fish tacos.“

“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:)!“

“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! 🌮“

“Muy ricos tacos se los recomiendo“

“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!!“

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

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

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

“Never disappointing. The steak and al pastor tacos always hit the spot! Parking can be difficult to find around the area. Just wish they didn't use styrofoam containersIt has never failed me before, the asada and al pastor tacos always satisfy. The only problem is that parking can be difficult and bad for the environment bins are used.“

“Great Food And Pina Colada Cup“

“Solid chips and queso (one of the rare spots in Chicago with a decent Tex-Mex style chili con queso). Chicken fajitas were good too. Service was a bit slow, but to be fair it was busy. Only real complaint is that I couldn't get a frozen marg since the machine wasn't working. Based on other reviews, seems like this happens fairly often and something they should resolve. But overall good experience, I will be back. Hopefully I can try the OP frozen next time :)“

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

“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!!!“

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

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

“Amazing tacos! Heard the owner came from Atotonilco Taqueria, so I knew I had to try it and I’m glad I did! Carne was nice and soft, salsa spicy and flavorful, and I asked for the tortilla crispy and it was perfect! And the tacos survived an hour drive home, so I can only imagine how they would taste fresh!“

“Omg this was so so good. We got the Al pastor, carne asada and bistec for a total of $10. The carne asada was so so so good!! The bistec was also delicious and the portion was huge. My friend got the Al pastor and was really satisfied.Sergio was so nice. Would happily come back next time I’m in the area.“

“I recently visited Seoul Taco and enjoyed their tacos and quesadillas, which were both flavorful and well-prepared. However, I found that they tend to put too much sauce on everything, which can be a bit overwhelming. While the ingredients and overall taste were good, the excessive sauce detracted from the experience. If they could dial back on the sauce, it would make for a much more balanced and enjoyable meal.“

“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.“

“Best taco I’ve ever eaten,“

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

“5 star food, 5 star horchata, 5 star service!!! This is my weekend splurge almost every weekend.“

“La comida está extraordinariamente deliciosa!!!! El servicio completamente excelente. Todos son muy amables y atentos. Realmente lo recomiendo.“

“A hole in wall gem. This spot made it to my authentic flavor list. Every bite was flavorful and ingredients were proportionally put together making the burrito very enjoyable. The 2 guys working there were very enthusiast towards customers making the whole experience awesome.“

“Friday's Dj Music, FOOD,“

“Absolutely love this place!! My husband and I go here often because we have an amazing time every single time! The best way to explain the atmosphere here is to describe the way you would feel at a bar at the beach. Very chill vibes. The bartenders are great. They all make an amazing drink every single time. Jess and the blonde girl (can’t remember her name) are super friendly and very attentive. And the food is great! Everything is so fresh and they use homemade syrups for their cocktails. Try the lobster ceviche and the fried oyster tacos. They’re delicious!“

“The food is super good taste!“