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 taco on the menu is the shrimp with the avocado sauce being the star but everything ordered was delicious from the rice and beans to the birria tacos and corn. Drinks were a little strong but hey can't complain when prices are what they are. Definitely will return when in the area.“

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

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

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

“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“

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

“Best taco I’ve ever eaten,“

“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 😋“

“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.“

“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.“

“best fish tacos in town.. great service“

“Best elote I’ve had and my son loved the tacos de lengua. All the food we ordered for my family tasted great, and the owners and their son were so nice. Very professional and warm hospitality. I definitely recommend this place for both food and service.“

“this place was amazing! went on a Monday night after work with my boyfriend, it was my first time trying this place, his second. food came out super quick. i got a taco de asada, lengua and pastor. the flavor of each was delicious! the agua de piña was so refreshing and the horchata? outstanding. definitely recommend this place for delectable and quick service!! 🔥 thank you to the staff and our server who was very kind and knowledgeable of the menu 🙏🏼“

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

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Top place, Quan is brilliant“

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

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

“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 ❤“

“Friday's Dj Music, FOOD,“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“De Luna Taco Grill is a must-try for taco enthusiasts in Pilsen! I stopped by for dinner and ordered the Volcano Steak Tacos—spicy poblano peppers, melted cheese, and perfectly grilled steak wrapped in a warm tortilla. Each taco was packed with flavor and had a nice kick. The staff was friendly, and the food came out hot and fresh. I spent around $20 for four tacos, which is a great deal. The only downside was the limited seating, but it's worth the visit. Highly recommend!“

“I came here to experience the business and food side! Definitely enjoyed Jose the owner. Very welcoming and the food matched the vibes.

MY FAVORITE I’ve tried is the CHICKEN TINGA TACO 🗣️🗣️🗣️ Will be back to try the Shrimp Tacos & Surf-n-Turf Tacos.“

“muy rica comida y muy rápido el servicio“

“the best food in town 😋😋😋“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Another excellent restaurant in Pilsen! The tuna tostada probably won best dish, but the octopus Sonoran dog won most interesting bite and something you won't find anywhere else. Our kids loved the plantain tacos so much that we got two orders of them and they ate them all before I would even have one! It is a bit pricy as the sizes are small, but I would say that all of the food was worth it.“

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

“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 🙌✨“

“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.“

“Cabos Tacos in dowtown Chicago located at 15 W. Washington Avenue offers the best Shrimp and Cheese Tacos in the city, paired with incredible homemade hot sauces. There’s no need to travel to the Pilsen neighborhood for authentic Mexican flavors. I tried their Shrimp Tacos, and they were a delicious monster of a meal that sent me to heaven and back. I can’t wait to return for more. Congratulations to Cabos Tacos for being on the culinary cutting edge of high-quality Mexican food—you truly represent Chicago well.

Ruly Rosano
Miami, Florida“