50 Best Taco Restaurants near Lincolnwood

“One of the best food places at this mall. The customer service was amazing, the lady was so sweet. Food was amazing i’ve been there many times and it never ever disappoints. Tacos are soo good, The bowls are delicious and the Tamales are good. Love everything about this definitely recommend!Vegetarian options: Good options for vegetarians like the rest of my family really enjoy“

“Owner is contagiously passionate about his food, which made the experience that much more enjoyable. The juice/horchata/lemonade Are incredible - if it’s your first time, owner lets you sample each one. Ordered the birria quesadilla dinner with chips and guac, all of which were outstanding and so authentic. Will definitely be back!!“

“Located near Old Town Chicago, El Tragon Taqueria offers a delicious selection of Mexican dishes. The friendly staff helps diners choose the perfect meal, ensuring a great experience every time. With its welcoming atmosphere and tasty food, it's a must-visit for Mexican food lovers in the area.“

“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.“

“The Quesobirria was super delicious. The tortillas are literally handmade and fresh to order. I was impressed how attentive the staff was. Came with a couple of friends from out of town and I definitely think this place nailed a super delicious quesobirria. I will definitely come back. Found my new spot for birria!“

“THIS PLACE IS EFFING BONKERS GOOD. every meat selection is perfectly cooked and seasoned impeccably. been about six times since discovering it a few weeks ago. i have dietary restrictions and the staff are super kind and accommodating. can’t recommend highly enough.“

“Loveeeee Tacombi! It’s space, ordering system, exposed kitchen setup, vibe and brilliant ambiance is so fun but it also transport me to my time in Mexico City. Food is excellente, juice is fresh, and makes a good time for an afternoon bite or a cool early evening out. -Liz from “

“Penelope's Vegan Taqueria Andersonville hits the spot! Honestly, this is probably the best vegan Mexican restaurant I’ve ever been to. The portions are a nice size with many great menu options. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The food and ambiance are great. The Chunky Quesa Taco (cheddar cheese quesadillas taco topped with asada, onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato and green salsa) is a must try! Overall, if you visit, you will not regret it!“

“Great casual Korean bbq neighborhood spot. Real good value for the price. Our favorite dishes are the steamed dumplings and OG chicken. Bibimbop when had dining in so it is hot and crispy is also great. Tacos are fine and sandwiches are just ok.“

“Went to experience Mimi's as fries are my favorite and who doesn't enjoy good tacos. My family and I ordered Birria tacos, loaded Jerk fries, sautéed broccoli and the house made Italian ice. The food was 8/10, I have had the pleasure of tasting other fusion Jerk type tacos in past this was sweet with slight heat and super enjoyable. My only complaint is if I'm going to a place that has Fries in name, I'd like to think fries should be handmade and a star standing alone I don't think that is the case here. The broccoli though was insane with garlic butter, I'd go back just for them tbh.“

“Best tacos in Logan square sorry not sorry this is my go to taco spot always I love the service the workers are very attentive team spicy tacoooossss ????Vegetarian options: Never had a veggie taco till I tried one here and it is officially my favorite Taco on the list “

“Located in Chicago's lively Lincoln Park, this spot is a top-tier destination for shrimp tacos – and it absolutely lives up to the hype! Hands down, the best I've ever had. The shrimp and breading reach perfection, making every bite a joy. Their $4 happy hour is a game-changer, featuring signature Baja fish and veggie tacos, along with $8 margaritas. Don't miss their quesabirria tacos – three short rib and cheese crispy tacos with a side of consommé beef broth for dipping. It's a flavor explosion that's hard to beat. Taco enthusiasts, this gem is a must-try!“

“This place has the bomb tacos - a culinary adventure for sure, not your average taqueria (which I do love btw, but this is different). Rotating seasonal special ingredients, duck tacos, amazing flavor. Also a little pricier, and a longer wait time (they make these suckers to order) I advise order online in advance and pick em up!“

“You want the best tacos you’ve ever had…in life. Go here. They are consistently good and I love how the food is always packaged well. The chicken baby is THEE best chicken taco I have ever had. I usually order steak tacos but the chicken baby converted me to a chicken taco lover! It is so well seasoned & tender. It’s just *chef’s kiss*“

“Beautiful restaurant, screams chicago definitely very unique I had asada and pastor tacos. they were delicious they had a good amount of meat in em definitely worth their price. The horchata was delicious as well not at all watery. A taco place is as good as their salsa...if you like spicy their red salsa does the job although both are very delicious. Service was friendly and fast I got greeted as soon as I walked in the door. Definitely will be back!“

“acos were good here. My favorite was the street corn which had a nice amount of lime & perfect amount of cheese. The Bbq chicken taco was also good, you will need more than one The team here were so understanding they made the street corn mild as requested Gracias por la comida“

“Even though it was super busy bc of Valentines , service was spot on. Everybody was working so hard to accommodate every table. Food was delicious. We love the fact that it's family run. Everyone is so cordial and pleasant. We keep going back for more. We like sitting at the bar also, Jackie, the bartender is friendly and sweet And efficient. Give it a try!“

“Had a good time here at Broken English Taco Pub in Old Town! I went to their Lincoln Park location (now closed) a while ago and was kind of iffy about it, but my experience here was definitely better. The ambiance is awesome - there's colorful art painted all over the ceiling and in general has super fun decor. Even the walls outside of the building are painted colorfully, it definitely catches your attention. The service was great too - our server and host were all very friendly. No complaints at all. We got bottomless mimosas (which theirs are mango) - they were sweet and only $15 which is insane. There's a 2-hour limit on it which was more than enough. The chips and salsa were okay; the salsa comes in 2 tiny cups that easily can be eaten by 1 person. I had the carne asada tacos - for 2 tacos, it was $9. It's an affordable restaurant in general and I might just be used to local taquerias, but $9 for 2 tacos seems like a bit much. The tacos were good and standard, nothing I haven't had before. My friend said the same about her fried chicken tacos. My other friend liked her quesadilla as well. Overall, I'd come here again!“

“Omg this was so so good. We got the Al pastor, carne asada and bistec for a total of $10. The carne asada was so so so good!! The bistec was also delicious and the portion was huge. My friend got the Al pastor and was really satisfied.Sergio was so nice. Would happily come back next time I’m in the area.“

“Yummy for my tummy! Asparagus tacos for breakfast this morning! Picked up at the Hyde Park Farmers' Market. That was a year ago. Recently I celebrated my birthday with friends at an outdoor movie night. I ordered Taylor’s tacos for the group and when I tell you they were a hit? Believe me. Steak, asparagus, shrimp and the salad were so delicious. The toppings were on point. A real gourmet experience. Taylor and Maya are professionals who give exceptional customer service. And guess what 4 days later my office staff ordered from Taylor’s Tacos for my retirement. I was in heaven. For a delicious meal you can’t beat this company.“

“Truly authentic, and really incredible food. I don’t know how they get their Carne Asada so tender, but it’s really fantastic! Their Al Pastor is to die for as well! Also recently tried there Carne Asada enchiladas with Mole sauce. Homemade Mole was blissful! My wife had their chicken enchiladas. Really incredible. They have this wonderful tangy cheesy chicken filling and she got the green sauce on top. Sumptuous! I’ve eaten good Mexican food all over the US, and in Mexico, and this place is a real gem. Throw in very reasonable prices, a great owner chef who’s passionate about what he does, and you’ve got a trifecta!“

“I stopped by this place for a quick dinner. Let me be honest, I didn't come with an high expectation and just went to have some food. But the tacos here are fantastic. Steak tacos are by far the most juicy and tasteful tacos, along with the fish tacos. Spicy pork and shrimp tacos are also great. I will definitely go to the place next time.“

“I was just wondering around downtown Chicago when I turned around the corner and saw Velvet Taco!!!! I was so excited, I had been to a Houston location and didn't realize they were a chain. I ordered the chicken tiki tacos and had attempted to order a margarita but I left my ID at the hotel and that's no one's fault but my own. Tacos were DELICIOUS!!!!!“

“Went here because barstool denied entry and I DO NOT REGRET. Caught UFC 300 here with some of my friends and they did not disappoint. Amazing staff, amazing atmosphere, amazing food. I’d give it 6 starts if I could. F barstool across the street!Also did not mind the music between the fights. The DJ was doing his thing!“

“The Challah French toast is AMAZING! We loved everything we ordered. I’m only taking away 1 star because the coffee was pretty terrible. When your food is next level, please serve coffee that is up to your clearly incredibly high standards! Intelligentsia? Metropolis? We have so many great local choices! But, overall, fantastic experience! We’ll be back!“

“Unfortunately, BCC closed just before Valentine's Day and so far, no news on where the key team members have moved on to. And no news on what may replace on this site, this is truly the tragic loss of a restaurant that was destined for great things.“

“A hole in wall gem. This spot made it to my authentic flavor list. Every bite was flavorful and ingredients were proportionally put together making the burrito very enjoyable. The 2 guys working there were very enthusiast towards customers making the whole experience awesome.“

“Whats up fellow taqueros, this is your faithful TacoLoco her to review TTS. This hidden gem is legit. Nice, clean, bright and with great service.But who cares about that! Let's get down to why we came here.I ordered the taco dinner and a Diet Coke. If I'd know it was BYOB, I would have picked up 2 taco degenerates and a 12 Pk of Modelos and had a run at it.The meal was $19, but we'll worth it.The rice was fresh and well balanced. The flavor was authentic and the grains were perfectly cooked.The beans were AMAZING!I had them mix my dinner with one steak, pastor and carnitas. The steak was thin sliced and tasty but would have been better if it was flame grilled, but not bad! The Pastor was great! Light but tally and with real chunks of pineapple. Yes, pineapple.If you know, you know. The carnitas stole the show. They were fresh, lean and moist. Yeah, I said it - Moist! The salsa'a were full of flavor but medium hot. I like scorching lava hot, but these 2 were good.All in all, great place to eat. If you ever need a TD (Taco Degenerate) for company when coming here, 'put me in Coach!'“

“All the food was amazing but definitely loved the chicken al pastor tacos. The restaurant is completely halal and also has a great selection of salsas to accompany the food. Highly recommend!Parking: There is a small parking lot in front of the restaurant with about a dozen spots“

“Real Mexican tacos! Tacos and tortas are very well served, the people is very friendly and the food was out at a super speed. Restroom was very clean too. The tables and the whole place look a bit old but clean, clean, clean!Kid-friendliness: Our kids love plain tacos but even for the picky eaters they have chicken nuggets, fries, burgers and quesadillas, so I would say it is a very good place to eat with kids. Plus the beverages are delicious.“

“Amazing place. I suggest changing the name to the Michoacana Elite! I was amazed at how nice it looked compared to any other location I have visited. The food is fusion, and the samosa smash pizza was to die for. I highly recommend this place! Of course, the sweets are fantastic, “

“I absolutely love Big Rigs! From their food truck to their restaurant, their food is always so delicious. My go to is always a Quesadilla de Alpastor (tortilla hecha a mano). They’re a pretty decent size, I get full with just one ? definitely always recommend this place to people ?“

“The food was amazing !! I wanted a quick bite after work and ran into this little spot. I got one of each empanada that they had. The chicken one was Devine!! For a small place the food is very tasty and worth the trip. They were also very friendly and patient with my indecisiveness which I greatly appreciated.“

“Really good, cheap. Burgers used to be really good. Last couple of times I ordered the double burger the meat was really dry. I’m not sure what’s going on with that but the Italian beef and the fries are really good for a great price. ?“

“We were there yesterday for an event, and the service was first class, and the food out of this world. The music selections on vinyl were fantastic. Our son said he likes to go there often because of the amazing food and the great music. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Cozy little outside patio place to sit and eat with small walk up hut to order from the window. Friendly owner and his parents run the place. Tacos were made to order and delicious. Great flavor and good salsas. Right next to tennis courts and short walk to the water. Looking forward to returning next time we're in the area.“

“Did a quick pick up order this weekend as this place is a neighborhood joint for me. I noticed last time that the burrito was a bit bitter and so this time I got it without onions and it was much much better. Actually, the nachos were probably the best. Shortly growing on me. I think it's a gem in Westown.“

“I have hosted two events at Barcocina West Town and they have both been outstanding. The team was very easy to work with pre-event to coordinate. Day of, they had everything ready and were very attentive to our needs. The servers and bartenders were exceptional and provided incredible service. The food and drinks were delicious, and everyone had a great time. The space was super cute and inviting. If you need to host an event - bridal or baby shower, birthday party, anniversary, graduation, or a business mixer- look no further!“

“We always do take out or delivery. They've consistently! been the most delicious tacos I've had. The guacamole is phenomenal. All we talk about throughout dinner is how much we are enjoying our dinner. It's really nice to have food that both meets my dietary restrictions AND tastes incredible.“

“Tonight was my second time eating here, and it was ever better than the first time. The food is delicious! I had the al pastor, mushroom al pastor and chile relleno tacos and each one was better than the last. I like that there is a lot of variety in the menu with some off the beaten path choices. I have not been in the restaurant yet, but my Husband reported that it was adorable inside with fun cocktails and nice ambience. This will definitely be added to our rotation!“

“Regular price and size tacos al pastor are really good. On Monday and Tuesday tacos are supposed to be 1 dollar but if you don't ask they won't tell. Why would you advertise that in social media if you don't offer it to your customers and instead just give them regular tacos and when customer ask, you say that you need to ask for those ? ? If you opt for the special taco be aware that you would get 80% tortilla and 10% grease scraps.“

“We came here with friends after school. We walked in and ordered 6 smoothies- so delicious and I don’t even know how she produced them so quickly! Then another car pulled up with 6 more of our friends. Elvia quickly made their order, too! Then a few more showed up and she just kept pumping out our orders as well as the other customers who popped in between our whole group. The smoothies were so fresh tasting! The atmosphere was so chill and comfy! My friend’s daughter pulled out a deck of cards and the kids started playing! We definitely have been missing out on this hidden gem. I’ve driven past a million times and never even noticed it! Can’t wait to make this our regular hangout and try everything on the menu! Gracias, Elvia! ❤️“

“I love coming here so much. Great vibes, amazing coffee, fire empanadas ??? i’m walking out with a smile on my face guaranteed. Early bird special is a large coffee (iced or hot) and an empanada for $7…. im breaking up with dunkin. I’ve been a huge Tola fan since 2017 when I lived by the Southport location. #4 is my fave of the bunch!“

“The food here is AMAZING! It’s an excellent place to try something new or familiar but with an elevated taste. Plus it’s Vegetarian friendly!Vegetarian options: Every burger on the menu is able to be substituted for either a mushroom burger OR an impossible burger. They’re both delicious.“

“Mr. Molcajetes is a late-night haven for taco enthusiasts. Their steak tacos are a delicious, packed with flavor and grilled to perfection. The vibrant patio sets the stage for an idyllic summer dining experience. Whether you're craving a midnight snack or a lively evening under the stars, Mr. Molcajetes is the go-to spot. I would highly recommend it. Service was fast and I always felt tended to.“

“My go to taco place in downtown. They have a good ambience and the chips & dip are complimentary. They have a variety of dips near the counter as well and free to take. My most favourite vegetarian tacos are their Nashville hot cauliflower and Samosa Taco. I always opt for their corn tortilla or their hard shell. I highly recommend this place for everyone when you’re in and around downtown.Vegetarian options: Cauliflower, potatoes, paneer, corn, veggiesDietary restrictions: Gluten free option availableParking: Somewhat difficult to find parking in the downtown. Had to park far away from the place.“

“Today was my first time here and let me just say that it won’t be my last. I ordered the Shrimp and Salmon Taco’s along with some Tater Tots, and a slice of Red Velvet Cake. Every bite was SUPERB!!!! The Flavors are still dancing and having a party on my tongue as I type this review. Thanks Velvet Taco!!!!Wheelchair accessibility: I was very excited to see that they had shorter bar stool seating because I can’t sit on high chairs. They also have wheelchair accessible tables.“

“Very unassuming place. I just walked in randomly and had their steak burrito and a few tacos - food was excellent, very generous portions, great prices, and super clean. So glad to come here afterwards and see it has so many good reviews. Very well deserved!Dietary restrictions: Halal“

“They are a great option for family dining. They gave us specialized attention for a bday party and made us feel incredibly welcomed while the guest of honor was treated extremely kindly and given even more specialized attention. And the food was great too!“