50 Best Taco Restaurants in Chicago

“I finally got to try Rubi’s on 18th and let me tell you. OMG! I do believe these are the BEST tacos, I've EVER had. The cashier was super nice and friendly, the food was fresh and there was a lot of it for the price. I can’t wait to go back already. I got 4 steak tacos, strawberry horchata, and guacamole and chips. Thank you guys! Monica Miranda! See you next time.“

“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“

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

“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!!“

“BEST TACOS IN CHICAGO“

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

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

“Great Food And Pina Colada Cup“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Highly recommend their fried chicken burrito - was clean, felt healthy, and was very tasty, all for a decent price.

Friendly staff and open layout with lots of seating.

Provide crisp, clean water and glasses.

Easily will become a new go to“

“Could be a little cleaner on the counter and table tops but it was lunch time busy. Had the Specials of the Day: Lomo Burrito ($9.99) and Carnitas Tacos ($2.99) and reg price Al Pastor Taco ($3.99). The chucks of carnitas need to be smaller, they were way too big for tacos. The quality of food though was consistently just as good as their other locations. The Al Pastor was especially tasty carved off the gyros like spit.“

“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.“

“Authentic Mexican food, very friendly, reasonable prices, and clean“

“Dedication and information is very supportive.“

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

“Best taco I’ve ever eaten,“

“The food is super good taste!“

“Good food and great service. I will definitely be returning.“

“best fish tacos in town.. great service“

“Pacheco's food is delicious and generous and they are always so friendly!! For my money, it is the best taco salad in the city. They have brightened up that little spot and we are so grateful to have them as neighbors ❤“

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

“I never leave a review but this AMAZING restaurant deserves it! Honestly where is their Michelin star??? because it was FINGER LICKING GOOD - from the food, the drinks, the ambiance .. this now easily one of my top 3 restaurants in Chicago. I totally recommend their chilaquiles with carne asada added!! It is a bit pricey BUT sooo worth the price. Reservations are HEAVLYYYY recommended!! it is a small spot but well worth going!!“

“Love Taqueria Express the Food is Delicious and Love to eat !!!! Awesome 😍😁😀☺️💜💙💚💛💝❤️“

“Hello Google community I just want to share this outstanding fascinating restaurant place that visited yesterday if you want authentic Mexican food then I really suggest this restaurant to anyone when I first step in the aroma of fresh Mexican food cooking there's a really big difference in Mexican food and authentic Mexican food this place is small cozy and comfortable on the inside clean you can order inside dine in or take out it's your choice I ordered the chicken taco dinner with everything comes with rice and beans but there tacos are quite huge and very delicious I recommend this place please Stop by and give it a try I promise you you won't be disappointed.“

“I ordered a torta de milanesa de res. It was delicious the bread was fresh and toasted. The meat was crispy and the veggies were fresh. I also had the horchata which was very tasty as well. I’d say generally the price was very good for the torta as well and I hope to come back soon.“

“Friday's Dj Music, FOOD,“

“Aqui esta todo delicioso para chuparse Los dedos. Vengan con su familia a probar las quesabirrias!! 😋“

“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.“

“Great food, will be back again. Won’t get tacos from anywhere else!“

“Chicken tikka taco was bomb and so was chicken and waffle taco. Although, it’s a bit sweet for my taste. The chicken was crisp and full of flavour.
Food is always great at Velvet taco, my interaction with the staff was blunt, they need to communicate better. I had to walk upstairs and down 4 times to get the correct code to use ladies room.“

“really over priced. ordered viognier was delivered chardonnay, for a few glasses of wine and a.single order of guacamole with tax and tip it was $80! Hard pass.“

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

“Best taco I’ve ever eaten,“

“Good experience on a Saturday. Honestly, they were SLAMMED with people, which is great for them! They were out of a few things we wanted to try, and the service wasn't ideal - but we had a fun time!! Just not pretending it was perfect - but really good!! Creative, interesting menu. Fair prices. Staff were attentive and helpful - not their fault it was so busy!! Congrats, and we WILL go back!“

“In my experience, it can be *incredibly* difficult to secure a reliable, professional, and high-quality food truck vendor to service private events that are also open to neighborhood patrons; therefore, when I reached out to Tacos Truck El Tío Rafa, my experience working with them was very refreshing and affirming! They were immediately accommodating and responsive, even when all they had was my word that my event would generate enough profit to make it worth their time and investment. The El Tío Rafa team ended up servicing almost 250 guests at my party for approx. five hours, and they were prepared with more than enough food to do so! On top of it all, the food was DELICIOUS! So much so that my uncle broke his no meat diet to try the steak tacos because of how good they are! Other guests have been calling me to remark on how much they enjoyed all of the food offerings from the truck as well. And the prices of each item are incredibly reasonable, especially for working/middle class patrons.

I’m so honored and grateful that Rafael, Joanna, and their team took us on as clients, and I can’t wait to work with them again and again!“

“Tried these tacos today and I must say.; It’s like having a little taste of Mexico in every bite. From the variety of tacos all the way to the salsas and fresh beverages. Located on Chicago’s South side on 63rd and Talman. Family owned business. 🇲🇽 🌮 🥤😋“

“Everytime I have a day off I check to see where the food truck is going to be at love love love their tacos!!!😋“

“Best tacos in the south ✅✅ keep up the good work“

“Insanely good, food made almost scarily fast, and reasonable prices, don't mistake it for a tourist trap just because it's next to the conservatory. Get a burrito with cilantro and onion if you're hungry in the area, you won't regret it.“

“Very good food! I tried the tacos and burritos. Tried 4 meats so far, the lengua and birria both very good! Everything has been very good!“

“muy rica comida y muy rápido el servicio“

“the best food in town 😋😋😋“

“los mejores "TACOS DE CABEZA" garantizados 😍😋😋🌮🌮🌮🌮“

“What makes Cariño special for vegetarians is the intention behind every dish. The team clearly does more than “remove the meat”; they rethink each course so the vegetarian version has its own personality and depth. Thoughtful use of seasonal produce, umami-rich elements, and bright, layered sauces means you never feel like you're getting a compromise.“

“absolutely amazing tacos and great service. I love to eat tacos campechanos(suadero mixed with chorizo) with their cucumber slices on the side with limon and salt. i dip them in the juice that runs off the tacos. utterly delicious.“

“Snacks in the park!!! Omg!! The tacos and elotes are great!!! Can’t wait to come back to try more snacks! 🥰🤩😋“