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“

“We are from out of town (Tourist lol) we had a miscommunication with the order . Chris shift supervisor was exceptional he jumped right in and handle the situation with professionalism and wonderful customer service . My family and I will return !!! Food Amazing !“

“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!“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Best taco I’ve ever eaten,“

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

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

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

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

“Sitting at the counter and seeing everything/interacting with everyone changes the whole experience. We had a fantastic time celebrating our anniversary here. Every dish was fun to explore. Was delicious, I felt that a lot of dishes were overly salty but my partner thought otherwise.“

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

“The food is super good taste!“

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

“Rounded up from a 4.9

0.1 deduction for notably dull red coloring pencil. Blue and green could use some love too. Consider yourself on notice.

Burrito was annihilated with carrot habanero addition. Friendly service. Nice chill outdoor seating.“

“My staff of over 100 employees loved it. Statements all day was that this food can’t be from Elgin, it taste too good. I responded CTA and they said no wonder it’s so good and authentic cause it’s from Chicago!“

“So glad we came here!
The food was wonderfully delicious, and the entire menu was just fantastic from start to finish. The restaurant has a lively, welcoming ambiance that made for a really lovely evening.

Our server, Sadie, was so friendly and provided amazing service. Between the great atmosphere, top-tier hospitality, and exceptional food, we had a perfect experience!“

“the best food in town 😋😋😋“

“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.“

“Baby! When I say the best steak taco I have ever had!!!! So tender, so seasoned, so juicy! I will definitely return again and again. I purchased the taco for my son and i REALLY wanted him to forget about his extra one so I could eat it later. I was sooo disappointed when he didn't forget about it the next day, lol.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“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 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 😍😁😀☺️💜💙💚💛💝❤️“

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

“Thanks so much for a great night! Atmosphere was on point for UFC. Service and food were excellent and all around great value. Thanks to the staff who made the night even better. Special thank you to the young man with great hair and the front doorman for making a great night even better.“

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

“Top place, Quan is brilliant“

“Friday's Dj Music, FOOD,“

“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.“

“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 :)“

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

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

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

“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.“

“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 .“

“FOOD WAS PRETTY GOOD!!! I got the Nachos to go.. you have to put it together yourself but that means you wont get soggy nachos. add as little or as much meat and cheese as you want and let me tell you the flavor didn't disappoint I would say im a harsh reviewer but the food here was great... For me a little spendy (Because I'm cheap) but worth it.. Will go again“