Food is excellent. Hibiscus margarita is the bomb! Staff are all wonderful. It is counter service, not to worry, the staff will bring you your food. There are plenty of tables inside, and they have outside tables in summer. Nice location in Oak Park Harrison St. Arts District.
Andrew W.
I don't often go this area of Oak Park. I typically go to area around Harlem and Lake for shopping and restaurants, but I'm glad I went a little off the beaten path, at least for me, to check out Taco Mucho. It's a a great Mexican restaurant with fast counter service. First, the ambience and interior is super cool. It's an open space with an about an industrial vibe. It's brightened up by the colorful and creative murals on the walls. Second, the food is excellent. One note of warning. Most of the dishes I ordered were spicy. If you don't like spice, this might not be best place for you. I ordered a lime margarita, mucho bowl, cheese quesadilla, carnitas nachos, tacos (chicken al pastor and blacked whitefish) and churros. My favorite and must order dish was the carnitas nachos. The chips were super crispy and they were big chucks of carnitas throughout. Each chip was loaded. Of the tacos I ordered, I enjoyed the blacked whitefish the most. The spices used to blacken the whitefish were delicious and sophisticated. Also, the churros came out hot, crunchy and yummy. Third, the staff is very nice and service is very fast. It seemed like only minutes after I ordered at the corner that my food came out. Fourth, parking is super easy. Despite being far from any parking lots, neighborhood parking was easy and free. In sum, this is a must visit Mexican Restaurant and worth my drive from Chicago.
Neville Mistri
Terrific veg taco-bar selection is very limited.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
Betty A.
The food is great! Asada taco has nice sized cuts of carne asada, tortillas are homemade, salsa is tasty! The roasted poblano taco is fire and is probably the best veggie taco I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and order the red pozole on the weekend. Super cute aesthetic with colorful art and totally kid friendly. Definitely one of my fave spots in the area!
Memo Dominguez
Great atmosphere. Good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco, Corn Tortillas Carnitas, Nachos Mucho with Guacamole, Carnitas
Susie C.
Food is fresh and tasty. We loved everything we ordered. When you first walk in, you order at the front then you find a table. The servers will bring the food out to you. It is hip and modern inside. We came on a Friday late afternoon around 5pm - it wasn't too busy but once 6pm rolled around it got super busy and the wait time for food (including dessert) would've been 45 min wait after ordering! I had the spicy shrimp bowl which was new to me. I really enjoyed it, same with my youngest son. My boys and husband liked the shrimp and steak tacos they ordered. The quesadilla was just okay - it wasn't anyone's favorite. My husband really enjoyed the taste and crispness of the chips we ordered with guac. We really like this place and definitely would come back. It is on the pricey side.
Robert S.
Taco Mucho has great food, good service and an excellent mural. What more do you need? Yeah, it's short on frills but if you're just looking for good meal in friendly and hospitable surroundings, it's a good choice.
P. M.
I was a bit skeptical at the beginning as I got there in the middle of the afternoon. Once the tacos came and I took a bite I was hooked.Yes the tacos are $5 but they are LOADED. I had the chicken Al Pastor and the steak. Both insanely good. The staff is nice and the vibe is chill. If you are in Oak Park and have a taco craving head there. You won’t be disappointed.
Order from here often. Tonight was a big swing and miss.Two of three taco orders were either missing the veggies, or had an extremely small amount of meat (again, without veggies)The asada was also incredibly salty, like way beyond what it normally is.May be time to check in on your kitchen! Especially with the price we are paying.
Food: 2
Service: 5
Paul G.
I really want to like this place, but each time gets more annoying to me. Let's break it down: 1). $14 Margaritaville made with a mix...What!? Reminder...Margs have 3 ingredients. 2). Carnitas=Greasy...the opposite of what good carnitas should be. 3). Price...While I love a good "cheap" taco, which there are plenty to choose from in the area, I am also cool with a more modern "pricey" taco. But, I am afraid Taco Mucho is like so many OP restaurants...they are trying to be upscale & pricing accordingly, without the chops to back it up. Mediocre at best. If you are gonna charge $5 for a taco...you better be able to make it count. Too many good Mexican places in Chicagoland area to give this one another try. :(
Arguably the best tacos and flan that I've ever had.. and I've tried tacos and flan all over this city. Only regret that I only ordered one steak taco instead of two.. highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
tatiana r.
The food was great. The service was terrible. They did not allow us to sit in the back area because they were closing in an hour. We had to sit next to the front door, and it was cold because people came in and out picking up their deliveries.
James Sanchez
Great tacos, fun atmosphere, and fast service. The steak tacos were extremely flavorful and the serving was very generous. Carnitas were super tender and the salsa was delicious. Prices are a higher, but the food is authentic and comes out right away, hot and fresh. Will return to try the chicken al pastor and margaritas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
Manny Amador
I was very impressed with the food here. Love that they make their own tortillas. The Carnita tacos were exceptional. Definitely recommend checking this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Regina Dillard
Service was prompt and efficient. However, the food was lacking flavor. I had to ask for more sauce and salt to add to our food because everything tasted flat. I ordered the blackened fish taco with a side of black beans. My son ordered the carne asada tacos. The beans tasted like the canned variety with no (or very little seasoning). The atmosphere is really cool, they really nailed the ambience.
Food is excellent. Hibiscus margarita is the bomb! Staff are all wonderful. It is counter service, not to worry, the staff will bring you your food. There are plenty of tables inside, and they have outside tables in summer. Nice location in Oak Park Harrison St. Arts District.
I don't often go this area of Oak Park. I typically go to area around Harlem and Lake for shopping and restaurants, but I'm glad I went a little off the beaten path, at least for me, to check out Taco Mucho. It's a a great Mexican restaurant with fast counter service. First, the ambience and interior is super cool. It's an open space with an about an industrial vibe. It's brightened up by the colorful and creative murals on the walls. Second, the food is excellent. One note of warning. Most of the dishes I ordered were spicy. If you don't like spice, this might not be best place for you. I ordered a lime margarita, mucho bowl, cheese quesadilla, carnitas nachos, tacos (chicken al pastor and blacked whitefish) and churros. My favorite and must order dish was the carnitas nachos. The chips were super crispy and they were big chucks of carnitas throughout. Each chip was loaded. Of the tacos I ordered, I enjoyed the blacked whitefish the most. The spices used to blacken the whitefish were delicious and sophisticated. Also, the churros came out hot, crunchy and yummy. Third, the staff is very nice and service is very fast. It seemed like only minutes after I ordered at the corner that my food came out. Fourth, parking is super easy. Despite being far from any parking lots, neighborhood parking was easy and free. In sum, this is a must visit Mexican Restaurant and worth my drive from Chicago.
Terrific veg taco-bar selection is very limited.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 3
The food is great! Asada taco has nice sized cuts of carne asada, tortillas are homemade, salsa is tasty! The roasted poblano taco is fire and is probably the best veggie taco I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and order the red pozole on the weekend. Super cute aesthetic with colorful art and totally kid friendly. Definitely one of my fave spots in the area!
Great atmosphere. Good food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Carnitas Taco, Corn Tortillas Carnitas, Nachos Mucho with Guacamole, Carnitas
Food is fresh and tasty. We loved everything we ordered. When you first walk in, you order at the front then you find a table. The servers will bring the food out to you. It is hip and modern inside. We came on a Friday late afternoon around 5pm - it wasn't too busy but once 6pm rolled around it got super busy and the wait time for food (including dessert) would've been 45 min wait after ordering! I had the spicy shrimp bowl which was new to me. I really enjoyed it, same with my youngest son. My boys and husband liked the shrimp and steak tacos they ordered. The quesadilla was just okay - it wasn't anyone's favorite. My husband really enjoyed the taste and crispness of the chips we ordered with guac. We really like this place and definitely would come back. It is on the pricey side.
Taco Mucho has great food, good service and an excellent mural. What more do you need? Yeah, it's short on frills but if you're just looking for good meal in friendly and hospitable surroundings, it's a good choice.
I was a bit skeptical at the beginning as I got there in the middle of the afternoon. Once the tacos came and I took a bite I was hooked.Yes the tacos are $5 but they are LOADED. I had the chicken Al Pastor and the steak. Both insanely good. The staff is nice and the vibe is chill. If you are in Oak Park and have a taco craving head there. You won’t be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Corn Tortillas Carnitas, Chicken Taco
Order from here often. Tonight was a big swing and miss.Two of three taco orders were either missing the veggies, or had an extremely small amount of meat (again, without veggies)The asada was also incredibly salty, like way beyond what it normally is.May be time to check in on your kitchen! Especially with the price we are paying.
Food: 2
Service: 5
I really want to like this place, but each time gets more annoying to me. Let's break it down: 1). $14 Margaritaville made with a mix...What!? Reminder...Margs have 3 ingredients. 2). Carnitas=Greasy...the opposite of what good carnitas should be. 3). Price...While I love a good "cheap" taco, which there are plenty to choose from in the area, I am also cool with a more modern "pricey" taco. But, I am afraid Taco Mucho is like so many OP restaurants...they are trying to be upscale & pricing accordingly, without the chops to back it up. Mediocre at best. If you are gonna charge $5 for a taco...you better be able to make it count. Too many good Mexican places in Chicagoland area to give this one another try. :(
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Arguably the best tacos and flan that I've ever had.. and I've tried tacos and flan all over this city. Only regret that I only ordered one steak taco instead of two.. highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was great. The service was terrible. They did not allow us to sit in the back area because they were closing in an hour. We had to sit next to the front door, and it was cold because people came in and out picking up their deliveries.
Great tacos, fun atmosphere, and fast service. The steak tacos were extremely flavorful and the serving was very generous. Carnitas were super tender and the salsa was delicious. Prices are a higher, but the food is authentic and comes out right away, hot and fresh. Will return to try the chicken al pastor and margaritas.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tacos
I was very impressed with the food here. Love that they make their own tortillas. The Carnita tacos were exceptional. Definitely recommend checking this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Service was prompt and efficient. However, the food was lacking flavor. I had to ask for more sauce and salt to add to our food because everything tasted flat. I ordered the blackened fish taco with a side of black beans. My son ordered the carne asada tacos. The beans tasted like the canned variety with no (or very little seasoning). The atmosphere is really cool, they really nailed the ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4