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.“

“BEST TACOS IN CHICAGO“

“Great service and the food is delicious!! I've eaten here three times in the last week. 😂 Restaurant was also very comfortable on a hot day. My fav is the shrimp taco, and the morita sauce is nicely spicy and super good. I also loved my pina colada.“

“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!!“

“This place has great food. Went for Retirement Party. Food delicious and drinks made to perfection. Make sure you try catfish….yummy😊“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great food 🥘 great service amazing coffee, hot or iced“

“Food was amazing!!!!!! I will definitely be returning!!! Big portions, bursting with flavor, the steak was very juicy and tender. Best arepa, ever. Delicious!!!!😋 The owners are so friendly and welcoming as well. LOVED IT.“

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

“Best taco I’ve ever eaten,“

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

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

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

“My husband and I kicked off our honeymoon by going to Carino. Carino has been on our radar for awhile and it was our first Michelin star experience. We loved it. The food was incredible and so was everything Norman did for us. We can't wait to come back.“

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

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

“My wife and I dined at Mariscos San Pedro for a special birthday dinner. We dine out a fair amount and this is one of the best restaurants that we've been to this year. This Mexican seafood restaurant has it all: amazing expertly prepared, unique, adventurous, appetizers and entrees, and an amazing house staff. Thanks Taylor for guiding us on our dining adventure! If you love seafood, this is your spot. We will be back again.“

“Let me start whit the taco truck 🚚......amazing asada tacos the steak is just what steak need to be,soft juicy and grilled flavor one of the best steak tacos all over little village this is not steak ala plancha the flavor test grill steak definitely I recommend 100%“

“The food is super good taste!“

“best elote soup ever. needs more vegetarian options tho it’s what’s been having us come less lately and we miss the old layout :( and vegan meat options are needed . tacombi has some good options also if you’re lookin .“

“the best food in town 😋😋😋“

“They have a great combination deal with two or three tacos. I love that you get a little bit of everything and the price is unbeatable. The shrimp taco is one of the best I’ve had. Will be back for this deal. I picked up, but it was super cute inside. Will be back.“

“Digos tacos is a neighborhood gem. This place has changed owners several times while living here and I recently went a few times and was not disappointed. Their meat is flavorful, their micheladas are bomb, and the quesabirria tacos are delicious. The food is well priced & the owners/chefs even made my golden retriever a plain carne asada taco and gave her a water bowl. 10/10“

“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.“

“love this place! i order from here at least once a week!“

“Yesterday was my first time visiting this location, and overall I had a really good experience 😊 The food was super delicious and full of flavor, and the portions were very generous - definitely more than enough to feel satisfied 🍽️👌 I’ll absolutely be coming back again!

One small thing that could be improved is clearer signage. There wasn’t anything indicating that you can seat yourself, so I assumed I needed to order at the counter and wait for a number 🤔 Turns out I was completely wrong, and for a moment I thought I was about to get scolded 😅 The lady at the counter helped fix my order and guided me, and then I was able to sit down.

Aside from that little confusion, everything else was great, and I still really enjoyed my visit 🙌✨“

“This place is truly one of the best spots for Mexican food 🌮😋! I tried a steak burrito and some steak tacos, and the flavor of the steak was amazing 🤤. Portions were generous, and even though I got my order to go 🥡, the restaurant itself is small, cozy, and super clean ✨. I loved the cute decorations and the overall vibe 🪴🎨. Definitely a must-visit if you’re on the Southside 👍. I’ll absolutely be coming back soon!“

“best fish tacos in town.. great service“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“We were traveling and needed a place to watch college football on a Saturday and this place hit the spot! Drinks were delicious, decent selection on tap, and the food was fresh! If I’m ever in Chicago again, this will definitely be a favorite.“

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

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

“A) Taco de pescado
* It’s good. No crunch. Barely battered if any. Mayo sauce is delicious and spicy. I would try again
B) Taco de tripa
* They were the best I’ve had so far. The meat was tender with bite and they had no smell. Really good.
C) Taco de asada
* It’s okay. I do like them better from a different restaurant but for a nearby taco, I’d buy again.
D) Taco de carnitas
* it’s okay. I would do a little less cuerito but that’s personal preference. It was a very soft taco.
E) Taco pastor
* The meat is thin strips and it’s smoky. It’s a good pastor taco. Cuts are pretty even. I like that it’s not a bulky pastor. It would be 10x with a few pieces of pineapple was added. I think it’s missing it.
F) Taco de Cabeza
* It was soft and delicious. I will be ordering more of these. Good flavor as well.
Extras
* Green sauce - spicy af
* Red sauce - decent
- overall, great place for a good Mexican bite. I look forward to having food from hear again.“

“Top place, Quan is brilliant“

“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 ❤“

“My favourite is their ‘beer battered cauliflower taco’. I tried the fried paneer one too, but the beer battered wins by a huge margin. The cauliflower is crisp and the flavours are bomb!

Have gone for it thrice, planning to go couple more times before my trip ends :)“

“Delicious food, beautiful restaurant and very nice and friendly staff. I will definitely be back soon.“

“I was impressed! I travel and experience lots places and this is one of my favorites!“

“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.“

“Friday's Dj Music, FOOD,“

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

“Good tacos ! The steak tacos are really good here .“

“We hired them for a graduation party 🎓🎉, and they were absolutely amazing to work with! From the start, they were kind, helpful, and super easy to communicate with 🤝😊. During the event, their energy was great they were not only professional but also fun to be around, which really added to the overall atmosphere of the celebration 🎈✨.

Everything went smoothly thanks to their support, and they made sure we felt comfortable and taken care of the whole time 🙌. It’s not always easy to find people who are both organized and genuinely enjoyable to work with, but they definitely delivered on both.

I’m so happy with the experience that I’ll definitely be booking them again for any future events I plan 🥳💯!“

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