Experience Lyons' Mexican food at these fantastic spots.
“TAMALES are the BEST!! I can't believe i haven't left a review yet. My daughter discovered their tamales few years ago, we quit making them, why? Because why go thru that stress when La Chilaguita exists. I've taken them to work parties, at home for holidays, special occasions, everyone loves them. Meaty savory moist just right amount of spice. Worth the price!!“
“We go about every 2 weeks I'll usually split a burrito with my daughter. Plenty to share. The rest of the family gets either steak taco's or occasionally the Carne asada. I like to also ask for a package of the grilled jalapeños and onions. They are very tasty and the jalapeños are very spicy. I can never remember the name of them in Spanish but they are always able to get them. Parking is tight but there is usually a spot or two available. Plenty of seats and quick service.“
“Amazing food - while we are sad they closed the restaurant operations, at least they are still open for take out. Show them some love if you can, the vegan/vegetarian community needs to rally for thesefolks.Vegetarian options: These folks are frankly putting out Frontera quality vegan food - and we love Frontera.“
“Love, love, loved this place. Outstanding food with a lot of variety on the menu which seems to rotate in new dishes with some standards. Excellent, friendly service. Great neighborhood atmosphere. Burrito is a must, pulpo was cooked perfectly, and the flan. My goodness, the flan... Will be back. Again and again. Street parking available. Reservations recommended.“
“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.“
“Best huevos rancheros I've ever had. The Burrito Delight was amazing. The mocha latte was on point as well. The waffle was so fluffy with real maple syrup, and the daily special French toast was a great treat as well. I highly recommend this place.“
“First time I took my wife to the solaso restaurant the food we ordered was the tacos the tripas cochinita pibil tacos in the onion with the lime all delicious and also we ordered the the drinks and a dessert that that churros what the topping a chocolate in ice cream I'm very recommend this restaurant definitely definitely a back again and waitress Lezly very good ???“
“I lived in Hawaii when I was attending University of Hawaii Manoa. This place is the REAL DEAL! Amazing kalua pig (moist smoky flavor), chicken katsu (super crispy), mac salad (melt in your mouth) ...I could go on and on! Best in the city and state, hands down.“
“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!!“
“Delicious! It was very pleasant to dine and delight in every bite of this restaurant's cuisine. The best mole by far. Everything excellent.Vegetarian options: I didn't try them this time, but we will go soon.Parking: Easy to get to. And also its very informative website.Kid-friendliness: Comfortable spaces, cleanliness and friendly and professional treatment. The chef, wonderful. Thank you for your work and seasoning.Wheelchair accessibility: I saw everything very organized for the clients.“
“I used to come here with my dad geno I moved to Cali just got back and it was a definite go to! If you are ever in the area definitely stop by you won’t be disappointed one of the best tacos I have ever had!! And the owner is as nice as can be ❤️can’t wait to go back!!“
“I must say that the food was very delicious, the service from Daniel was excellent, the quesabirrias are delicious, and the micheladas are on point, I highly recommend this place and I hope to return soon, every time I come on a trip to Chicago this is my place favorite.“
“Can't believe it took us 3 years to find this local gem! The food was amazing, to say the least. We tried the chicken milanesa & steak tortas, and the carne en su jugo - everything was spectacular!! Reminded us of a place that didn't survive the pandemic - so to find another authentic restaurant that puts so much love into what would normally just be a torta, we were ecstatic!! They even make homemade corn tortillas, the flavor which immediately took me to my childhood - soooo good! Worth every penny!Update: Went back today. The tlayuda con carne was amazing!! The presentation was beautiful & the taste was unreal. Too good!! Can't wait to bring my family back!“
“The taquitos are quite good. And the home made salsas are fab. You need to try both! But the tomatillo avocado was my favorite. The drinks were nice and they have a nice local craft beer selection. The piña poblano was spicy and the draft margarita was delicious.“
“it be hard to find reasonable GOOD tacos !!! & this place has it ! Reasonable deal for 2 tacos & they were good ! I had the chicken and steak ! they were on point ! Angie the cashier sold us baby!! she said they were better than the place across the street and that we’d be coming back !!! lol, and I promise I would most definitely be back ! It was clean, the music is a vibe ! And we barely had to wait ! tacos wasn’t dry or old ! Good tacos always win“
“Food was very delicious. Lots of flavor , you can tell the cook loves what he does! Servers were very attentive. Thank you for the yummy food and great service ? when me and hubby are in town we definitely will be stopping by to try out other menu items. I look forward to it.“
“Ever since I discovered Barabaro, I order it at least once a week. Everything is delicious and fresh, with a good amount of spice. They definitely go the extra mile to elevate the food and experience. For example, the guacamole has some awesome toppings and the chips are seasoned nicely. You can tell the tortillas are fresh too. Definitely a cut above your average taqueria.“
“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!“
“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 “
“As a vegan myself, this place has the best vegan tacos I've ever had! Service was very quick too without sacrificing quality, in addition feels "light" in a good way without all the heavy grease and salt. It's hard finding vegan restaurants with large vegan menu options, including desserts like cake and brownie dessserts that taste so good like "regular" cake/brownies, so this place has it all! Also love how close this restaurant is walking distance to my home, so I'll definitely be a repeat customer!“
“I ordered the taco dinner with al pastor and steak. The portions were well served and the salsas they have are tasty. They bring out a small bowl of soup when you sit down and it was great way to start the meal. The micheladas are also great. I will definitely return and try something from their seafood menu“
“I've been a loyal customer of Tamales Norma for years, and they never cease to amaze me. Whether it's the traditional pork tamales or the creative vegetarian options, each one is consistently delicious. It's no wonder they have such a stellar reputation!“
“This is my partner and I’d favorite place. We love the food and we love Paco (the owner). His creations are a stellar reimagining of the traditional Mexican dishes that we all love.All the dishes are not only Paco’s artworks, they come from love.Will always be this restaurant’s biggest.“
“Tacos? Perfect.Rice? Perfect.Beans? Perfect.The staff is so incredibly friendly, the environment is super cool and great photo spot, and there is amazing graffiti artwork on the side of the building that also makes a great picture opportunity. I highly recommend the Surf n’ Turf taco. I hope to be coming back again very soon. If you need somewhere that is quick and delicious do not hesitate to stop here.“
“Let me just start by saying that this locksmith was amazing. He showed up in about 20 minutes after I called for help and fixed the lock on my car door. They were so fast, thorough, and knowledgeable. I would recommend this locksmith to anyone who needs help with their car key coping!“
“I stopped by to try out the pozole. I was prepared to be disappointed as I have been with most restaurant pozole. The bar is pretty high as I have a friend that makes it best homemade. I was pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was. The broth was not rushed which resulted in such rich flavors. Every spoonful was filled with meat and hominy as well thanks to the generous servings in the soup. The taste reflects the patience and love that it was made with. The price point was pretty amazing as well. I will undoubtedly come back for more.“
“I found out I had to host Christmas days before the 25th. I can't describe how friendly, helpful and extremely serviceable they were with me placing a catering order only 2 days from Christmas. Since I needed for the 25th, they opened specifically for my order.....Wow!! The service was phenomenal the food was exceptional!! Truly blessed to have them in the neighborhood! Puerto Rican rice, tostones. lechon, ham and potato salad enough for the entire family (25 people) with left overs for the next day. Thank you doesn't seem enough for the owners. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for great food and service. BTW......pistachio coquito......amazing!!!“
“Lucidos has THE BEST Al pastor in the entire city of Chicago . I've been to a few dozen taco places in Chicago and this is the best of the best Al pastor. On el trompo is a good sign that they'll be delicious. On top of the spit it a whole pineapple which tastes so much better a little bit charred and not too sweet - unlike using canned pineapples as some restaurants do. The service is very friendly and it's a casual ambiance. I will absolutely be back. Love this place.“
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We love the food here. No matter what he have ordered - IT'S SO GOOD. You can tell from the food that the owner LOVES TO COOK. He has meals off menu that he likes to offer because he tries new things. The love of cooking is in everything he does. The service has always been really good, no matter who we get. This is our go to place quite often.“
“The food is amazing and the owner is nothing short great. He’s extremely generous and cooks like no other. Highly recommend the tacos de Al pastor, as it is their specialty and they are delicious. And as far as An amazing dark horse, their Mexican burger is absolutely delicious.“
“Amazing! The food, drinks and happy hour prices are a 10/10. The decor, music and wall art gave the place overall great vibes. My boyfriend and I spent a couple of hours here just drinking and eating, it was great. The only thing I would add is, the place was busy when we got there, so service was slow. I think our waitress was taking care of the whole place. I understand completely so will not be deducting a star. Overall amazing experience, will be returning!“
“Fantastic food and good service. They served us chips with many homemade dips while we waited for our food. The meat was grilled just right. The only note is that I would have liked a little more onion and cilantro with the food but this place is still a very solid 5.“
“Very fresh and delicious food for reasonable prices. Fast service. Atmosphere is clean and lots of seating. The fries are best eaten in restaurant hot, fresh, and crispy. My family and friends always enjoy great tacos here too.Vegetarian options: Paneer Taco and BurritoRice and Beans“
“Based on previous reviews we decided to make the drive from Logan Square to Querrepario in Archer Heights. The drive was totally worth it!The food is perfectly seasoned and portioned well. It's truly authentic food from Guerrero. The homemade tortillas are so good and were made to order. Everthing we ate was good. The food is delicious, excellent service, and to top it off the place is very clean. We'll definitely be going back.Highly recommended!!Kid-friendliness: Totally laid back atmosphere and very child friendly, my 4 year old loved the food.“
“I am an avid eater!!, yes and I have been comparing this place and it’s simply great. The place is clean, food is very good and authentic and most of the family works. Only concern is that the place is small and it gets crowded on weekends.“
“Such an authentic gem in Oak Park. Vincente Fernandez is playing on the tv. I ordered the cafe de la olla, which I haven't had in forever and was such a delicious comfort to drink on a cold morning. My friends ordered the green chilaquiles and tried the Diablo sauce, which lived up to its name. All were delicious but next time I want to try just a regular order of Rojas chilaquiles. The line was out the door mid morning on a Sunday but the wait was worth it. It's pretty clean here but packed on the regular. Definitely recommend.“
“Food is so so fresh and the restaurant is so clean! I could tell they really care about giving a quality experience.I feel like the food tastes like a home cooked meal but better.Vegetarian options: Anything can be edited. They are flexible with dietary restrictionsKid-friendliness: Just a wholesome family environment“
“Was amazing and will use again for sure! Every element from the initial inquiry, follow up correspondence, ordering, and communication before and during the event was completely awesome!Food itself was fantastic, truck shows up exactly on time as planned and was ready to serve for the entire duration of our gathering. Again, expectations were met and exceeded.Cannot say enough great things about the overall experience. Use Alos Tacos!“
“What a great place.Brought in family from out of town and Ruchi made sure everything was great from start to finish.Prompt service, friendly conversation, excellent suggestions on things we might like, and just an all around great experience!Vegetarian options: So many delicious vegetarian options to choose from for meal, drinks and dessert.“
“Excellent customer service. Great staff. Amazing food! Oh my goodness I had no idea how delicious it was gonna be. I ordered a veggie burrito and my husband ordered a steak burrito. Both items were very flavorful, fresh, and made with care. As someone who grew up eating homemade traditional Mexican food, this place for sure gets 5 stars and a thumbs up.“
“My fiancé and I were visiting chicago for the marathon weekend. Our friend friend who lives local recommended Takito Kitchen based on the great experiences he has had there in the past. The owner himself is a UCF alum just like everyone in our group, so he came to our table to introduce himself and we had a great conversation. He was so friendly and our waitress Alma was amazing as well! So sweet and very helpful/ knowledgeable. An overall great experience! We will be back next time we are in town and we will recommend all of our friends here as well!“
“This place could easily be passed by, it doesn’t look like the quality food and excellent service establishment that it is. The workers could not be nicer or more efficient, and the food, OMG the food is AMAZING! Highly recommended and cannot wait to go back. Oh yes - their tortilla chips are a must taste!Dietary restrictions: The vegan tacos!????Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accessible and they had the table set up to accommodate our guest in a wheelchair before we arrived.“
“Had to try the Pizza Birria! It was amazing would definitely go again to eat it. The Birria Fries ehh not the greatest, fries were pretty hard a little cold. But they were to go order so will give them another try for Dine-In. Overall recommend this place. ??“
“Delicious mom and pop shop. Their burritos and tacos are hefty and well-priced. Their special fruited hot sauce is a delicious, would highly recommend. We get takeout from here often and have sat inside too where there are a few small tables.“
“Best tamales in town . I don't know what this Karen underneath me is talking about. The strawberry tamales are fire. As well as the rest of them. Everything on the menu won't disappoint. Hard working people. Don't be a hater “
“We ate there a few weeks ago for the first time. Its delicious, the people are super great and since we are working nearby we have been back multiple times its so good. We had Tacos, Birritos, Birria ramen and sopas...ALL delicious to perfection!“
“This was our first time here and it was absolutely incredible! We didn't know it was happy hour (3-5PM, M-F) and it was a welcome surprise. The chips and dip plate was awesome. The vibe and decor is immaculate, every staff person we interacted with was attentive and kind, the food and drink were great, and they gave my husband free ice cream for his birthday. I truly can't wait to return!Dietary restrictions: My friend is a vegan and they had a lot of dishes to accommodate this.“
“Can't say enough about this wonderful place. The food is some of the best even against the great Mexican food in Chicago. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the love that exists. Drinks are some of the best I've had and the creativity is second to none. My wife and I really enjoy coming here trust me, when you're here you're family. Gracias“
“I ordered two tacos de asada and a Gordita of stuffed peppers and cheese. The food was seasoned so well!! The meat was tender and the Gordita was full of flavor. The staff was super friendly and welcoming. Having this place so close to work is dangerous for me LOL definitely going back there!!“
“This place has authentic handmade tortillas and Mexican cafe de olla!! Chips and salsa are also great. We tried the huevos rancheros and chilaquiles with eggs from the breakfast menu, and also ordered one quesadilla and one tamal with mole. Everything was exquisite, although chilaquiles were way too spicy. Portions are very large, for instance, the quesadilla is maybe the size of two tortillas.The service was very slow. However, the waitress, Sully, had a positive attitude and was very friendly, even though the place was crowded.In general, the place/atmosphere is nothing fancy but the food is worth trying. We would be back some time!Vegetarian options: Eggs with nopales, quesadilla, chilaquiles“