Taqueria El Mezquite
1756 W 18th St, Chicago
(312) 733-0402
Customers' Favorites
Tacos Al Pastor Suadero
Beef Soup Caldo De Res
Chilaquiles Verdes
Enchiladas Verdes
Carne En Su Jugo
Guacamole & Chips
Chips and Salsa
Street Tacos
Guacamole Dip
Taco Dinner
Platillos (Dinners)
Enchiladas (4 pcs)
Verdes and rojas o de mole. Served with salad. Prepared with cheese, sour cream, and onion. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Flautas de Pollo
Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Tampiquena (Skirt Steak)
Served with fried potatoes, 1 green sauce enchiladas, grilled green onions, bell pepper, and tomato. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con Arroz, frijoles y Ensalada).
Mole Con Pollo
Traditional Mexican sauce is made of a variety of chiles and spices as well as many other ingredients. Served with chicken. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Costillas de Puerco
Pork ribs chunks in your choice of green tomatillo sauce or chile de arbol sauce. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Cecina El Mezquite
Cured steak, beans, rice, pico de gallo, avocado, radishes, grilled green onions, and nopal. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Ensalada Mezquite
Includes tomato, avocado, lettuce, radishes, onion, cucumber, cheese, lime, and ranch dressing.
Chuletas de Puerco Ahumadas
Smoked pork chops. Served with pico de gallo. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Pechuga Asada
Grilled chicken breast served with rice, banana, grilled jalapeno pepper, green onions, and salad. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con Arroz, frijoles y Ensalada).
Coctel de Camarón
Shrimp cocktail with ketchup, andro, tomato, onion, avocado, and olive oil. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Sizzling Fajitas
Onion, bell pepper, and tomato. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Milanesa de Pollo (Breaded Chicken Breast)
Bistec en Salsa Al Gusto
A la mexicana with tomato, onion, cilantro and jalapeño salsa verde green tomatillo sauce salsa de árbo red chile de arbol sauce encebollados with onions. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Chiles Rellenos (2 pcs)
Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Milanesa de Res (Breaded Beef Steak)
Your choice of breaded beef steak or breaded chicken breast. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con Arroz, frijoles y Ensalada).
Filete de Pescado
Tilapia fish fillet served with rice and salad with avocado. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Fajitas de Camaron (Shrimp Fajitas)
Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Trio Fajitas
Our signature fajitas chicken, beef, and shrimp. Includes onion, bell pepper, and tomato. Served with rice, beans, and salad (servidos con Arroz, frijoles y Ensalada).
Tacos
Steak (Asada)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Seasoned Pork (Al Pastor)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Flank Steak (Suadero)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Beef Head (Cabeza)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Beef Tongue (Lengua)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Chicken (Pollo)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Beef Tripes (Tripas)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Pork Skins in Green Sauce (Chicharron en Salsa Verde)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Steamed Beef (Barbacoa de Res)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Nopalitos
Nopal cactus. Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Cured Steak (Cecina)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Shrimp (Camaron)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Chile Relleno
Poblano pepper stuffed with cheese. Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o Lechuga y tomate).
Ribeye with Onion (Lomo Encebollado)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Pork with Red Sauce (Chicharron Prensado)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Fish Fillet (Pescado)
Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o lechuga y tomate).
Vegetariano
Rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Served with cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato (servidos con cilantro y cebolla o Lechuga y tomate).
Gorditas
Gordita Cheese and Poblano Pepper Strips (Queso Con Rajas)
Thick corn hand made tortilla. Served with beans, lettuce, onion, cheese, and sour cream.
Gordita Con Carne (with meat)
Thick corn hand made tortilla. Served with beans, lettuce, onion, cheese, and sour cream.
Gorditas Dinner
Two gorditas, rice, beans, and salad.
Gordita Cheese (Queso)
Thick corn hand made tortilla. Served with beans, lettuce, onion, cheese, and sour cream.
Gordita Vegetables
Thick corn hand made tortilla. Served with beans, lettuce, onion, cheese, and sour cream.
Sopes
Sope Con Carne (with Meat)
Thick corn hand made tortilla. Served with beans, lettuce, onion, cheese, and sour cream.
Sope Simple (Sencillo)
Thick corn hand made tortilla. Served with beans, lettuce, onion, cheese, and sour cream.
Sopes Dinner
Two sopes, rice, beans, and salad.
Sope Vegetables
Breakfast (Desayunos)
Chilaquiles Con 2 Huevos Dinner
(rojos o verdes) Your choice of red or green sauce chilaquiles with 2 eggs on the side. Served with rice, beans, and salad (acompañados con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Huevos (2) Rancheros
Two eggs served on a deep-fried soft tortilla and covered with tomato sauce. Served with rice, beans, and salad (acompañados con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Huevos (2) a La Mexicana
Two scrambled eggs with tomato, onions, bell pepper, and cilantro. Served with rice, beans, and salad (acompañados con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Huevos (2) Con Chorizo
Two scrambled eggs with mexican sausage. Served with rice, beans, and salad (acompañados con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Chilaquiles Solos Con 2 Huevos
(rojos o verdes) Your choice of red or green sauce chilaquiles with 2 eggs on the side.
Huevos (2) Con Jamón
Two scrambled eggs with ham. Served with rice, beans, and salad (acompañados con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Huevos (2) Con Salchicha
Two scrambled eggs with sausage. Served with rice, beans, and salad (acompañados con arroz, frijoles y ensalada).
Caldos (Soups)
Carne en Su Jugo
Beans soup with chopped steak and bacon accompanied by radishes, onion, cilantro, and avocado.
Caldo de Mariscos
Seafood Soup (Shrimp, octopus, calamari, clams, crab legs, mussels and fish)
Caldo de Res
Beef soup with vegetables.
Pozole
Pork hominy soup.
Caldo de Pollo
Chicken soup with vegetables.
Menudo
Beef stomach soup.
Caldo de Camarón
Shrimp soup with vegetables.
Migas
Our very traditional street soup, original recipe from a popular neighborhood in Mexico city (Pepito) made out of pork bones, epazote leaves, and bread.
Beverages (Bebidas)
Flavored Water (Aguas)
Horchata - Jamaica - Tamarindo - Tepache
Canned Soda (Refrescos de Lata)
Refrescos Mexicanos
Mexican Bottled Sodas
Bottled Water (Agua Embotellada)
Sangria Señorial Preparada
Served with lime water and salt.
Topo Chico Preparado Refrescos Preparados
Served with lime water and salt.
Coffee (Cafe)
Tea (Te)
Michelada Mix
Clamato, citrus juices, sauces & spices...Just add your own beer.
Desserts (Postres)
Arroz Con Leche
Rice pudding with nuts or raisins on top.
Flan
Quesadillas De Harina (flour tortilla)
Que. Harina Con Carne (with meat)
Served with lettuce and tomato (servidas con lechuga y tomate).
Que. Harina Sencillas
Cheese quesadillas. Served with lettuce and tomato (servidas con lechuga y tomate).
Que. Harina Queso Con Rajas
Cheese, poblano pepper strips, and bell pepper strips, tomato, and onion. Served with lettuce and tomato (servidas con Lechuga y tomate).
Quesadillas Gigantes
Gigante Queso Con Rajas Y Epazote
Poblano and bell peppers strips with melted cheese and epazote. Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Shredded Chicken (Tinga de Pollo)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Cheese (Queso)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Pork with Red Sauce (Chicharrón Prensado)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (con tortillas de maÃz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Shredded Beef (Tinga de Res)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Mushrooms (Hongos)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Huitlacoche (Corn Truffle)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Flor de Calabaza (Zucchini blossoms)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Nopales (Cactus)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Pork Skins in Green Tortilla Sauce (Chicharrón en Salsa Verde)
Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Gigante Vegetables
Mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, Mexican zucchini, tomato, bell pepper, and onion. Handmade corn tortilla. Served with lettuce, cheese, and sour cream (Tortillas de maiz hechas a mano. Con lechuga, queso y crema).
Tostadas
Tostada Beef Feet (Pata de Res)
Served with cabbage, sour cream, and cheese.
Tostada Shredded Chicken (Tinga de Pollo)
Served with a spread of beans, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.
Tostada Shrimp Ceviche (Ceviche de Camaron)
Tostada Shredded Beef (Tingo de Res)
Served with a spread of beans, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.
Tostada Avocado (Aguacate)
Served with a spread of beans, lettuce, sour cream, and cheese.
Huaraches
Huarache Steak (Asada)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Sencillo (Plain)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Vegetables
Mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, Mexican zucchini, tomato, bell pepper, and onion. Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Cecina (Cured Steak)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Lomo Encebollado (Ribeye steak with onions)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Zucchini Blossoms (Flor de Calabaza)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Beef Tongue (Lengua)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Chicken (Pollo)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Marinated Pork (Al Pastor)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Flank Steak (Suadero)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Beef Tripes (Tripitas)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Nopal Cactus (Nopalitos)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Beef Steak (Bistec)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Beef Head (Cabeza)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Barbacoa de Res (Beef Barbacoa)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Huarache Mushrooms (Hongos)
Thick corn hand made tortilla 12"X8". Served with beans, lettuce, onions, cheese, and sour cream.
Burritos
Burrito Steamed Beef (Barbacoa de Res)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Steak (Asada)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Chicken (Pollo)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Pork (Al Pastor)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Ribeye with Onion (Lomo Encebollado)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Vegetariano
Rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con arroz, frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Cured Steak (Cecina)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Beef Tongue (Lengua)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Vegetables
Mushrooms, broccoli, spinach, Mexican zucchini, tomato, bell pepper, and onion. Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Cabeza (Beef Head)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Burrito Beef Tripes (Tripes)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Tortas
Torta Seasoned Pork (Al Pastor)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Steak (Asada)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Breaded Chicken Breast (Milanesa de Pollo)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Breaded Beef Steak (Milanesa de Res)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Chorizo Con Huevo (Mexican sausage and eggs)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Chilanga
Beefsteak, onion, cilantro, avocado, cheese, sour cream, and chipotle sauce. (carne asada, cebolla, cilantro, aguacate, queso, crema y chile chipotle)
Torta Ham (Jamon)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Mexican Sausage (Chorizo)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Mole Con Pollo (Mole and Chicken)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Avocado (Aguacate)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Vegetariana
Rice, beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con arroz, frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Salchicha Con Huevo (Sausage and eggs)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Tripas (Beef Tripes)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Beef Tongue (Lengua)
Beef tripes. Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Torta Lomo Encebollado (Ribeye steak with onion)
Beans, sour cream, lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, and avocado (con frijoles, crema, lechuga tomate, queso, cebolla y aguacate).
Side Orders
Guacamole and Chips
Rice (Arroz)
Salsa and Chips to Go
Beans (Frijoles)
Jalapeños Toreados
Salsa (Sauce)
Pickled Jalapeño Peppers (Jalapeños en Vinagre) (12 oz)
Chips
Limon (Lime)
Grilled Green Onions (Cebollitas Asadas)
Aguacate (Avocado)
Crema (Sour Cream)
Pico de Gallo and Chips
Queso (Cheese)
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Recent Reviews
My boyfriend and I went here after a long day and were absolutely blown away by the food. By far the best tacos in Chicago. Everything we ordered from the cactus to the guacamole to the menudo was made with love. Will be back again!
August 2025
Finally! I have been looking for a great taquiera since my favorite neighborhood Tiera Caliente closed its doors a couple of years ago. I think I found it! I ordered delivery via Grub Hub. Everything was neatly packaged and still warm. The food was delicious! All the way down to the salsas. The red one was spicy. The green...even spicier 😛. The guacamole tasted fresh. They even threw in some slices of lime. It's pretty pricy, so I probably won't order all the time,...
February 2025
Authentic Mexican food that is worth the try. I come from across the city just for their delicious Carne en su jugo bowl and mole enchiladas!!! Keep up the authenticity Mexican dishes alive.
Parking: During breakfast and lunchtime parking is easy to find.
Parking: During breakfast and lunchtime parking is easy to find.
January 2025
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