Tacos Palas
1700 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60608
Tacos Palas Menu
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Caldos Levanta Muertos
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Bebidas
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Desayunos Delisiosos
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Tacos Afamados
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Burritos Famosos
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Tortas Especiales
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Platillos Sabrosos
Diabetics at Taco Bell
The biggest concern for diabetics is to find healthy food with less sugar at restaurants. The hunt for the right food becomes even more challenging for diabetics when dining at a fast food restaurant. Well, Taco Bell changes that with Fresco style. Simply ask or order an item from the Taco Bell menu in Fresco Style.
Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Taco Bell:
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Fresco Steak Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 4g Fat (1.5g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 17g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 10g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco – Shredded Chicken
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Fresco Soft Taco Beef
Nutrition Fact: 160 calories, 6g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 480mg sodium, 18g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Bean Burrito
Nutrition Fact: 380 calories, 11g Fat (4g Sat. Fat), 1060mg sodium, 55g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 9g Fiber, 14g Protein
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for Diabetics:
You must avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes at Taco Bell if you have diabetes. Almost every beverage offered at Taco Bell contains high sugar content.
High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
Healthy Meal suggestions for Tacos Palas
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Caldos Levanta Muertos
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Bebidas
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Desayunos Delisiosos
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Tacos Afamados
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Burritos Famosos
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Tortas Especiales
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Platillos Sabrosos
High Blood Pressure at Taco Bell
People with high blood pressure must avoid food with high sodium levels. You can either ask the people at Taco Bell to add less salt in your food or choose the food items with less sodium content or customize your order using Taco Bell's own nutrition calculator.
Food Suggestions to Control Blood Pressure at Taco Bell:
Fresco Chicken Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 150 calories, 6g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 9g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Grilled Breakfast Burrito - Sausage
Nutrition Fact: 340 calories, 17g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 730mg sodium, 36g Carbs, 3g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 11g Protein
Veggie Power Menu Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 480 calories, 19g Fat (5g Sat. Fat), 970mg sodium, 65g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 13g Fiber, 14g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Blood Pressure:
Taco Bell offers a wide range of Grande Scrambler Burritos, Crunch wraps, and Quesadillas which are high in sodium. It is important to limit the sodium intake at Taco Bell and avoid any meal with over 750-800mg sodium.
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High Cholesterol at Taco Bell
Fast food restaurants are known for serving high calorie, greasy food with lots of sugars. Taco Bell changes this trend by offering Fresco Style option where your favorite food item is prepared using pico de gallo as it will cut down 20 – 30 calories easily from the original meal.
Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Taco Bell:
Mini Skillet Bowl
Nutrition Fact: 180 calories, 11g Fat (2g Sat. Fat), 430mg sodium, 16g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Breakfast Soft Taco – Egg & Cheese
Nutrition Fact: 170 calories, 9g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 330mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, less than 1g Fiber, 7g Protein
Spicy Tostada
Nutrition Fact: 210 calories, 10g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 440mg sodium, 22g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 5g Fiber, 6g Protein
Fresco Crunchy Taco – Beef
Nutrition Fact: 140 calories, 7g Fat (2.5g Sat. Fat), 300mg sodium, 14g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 6g Protein
Shredded Chicken Mini Quesadilla
Nutrition Fact: 200 calories, 10g Fat (3.5g Sat. Fat), 490mg sodium, 15g Carbs, less than 1g Sugar, 1g Fiber, 10g Protein
Crunchy Taco Supreme
Nutrition Fact: 190 calories, 11g Fat (4.5g Sat. Fat), 340mg sodium, 15g Carbs, 2g Sugar, 3g Fiber, 8g Protein
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Nutrition Fact: 230 calories, 12g Fat (3g Sat. Fat), 460mg sodium, 27g Carbs, 1g Sugar, 2g Fiber, 5g Protein
Foods to Avoid at Taco Bell for High Cholesterol:
It is best to avoid Bacon or Steak dishes at Taco Bell as such dishes contain a lot of fat. Also, try to avoid all kinds of Drinks and Freezes which are full of sugars resulting in empty calories.
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Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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About Taco Bell
Taco Bell is a haven for Mexican delicacies such as tacos, quesadillas, burritos, nachos, and other specialty items. Owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. Taco Bell is one of the fastest growing American chains of fast food restaurants. The restaurant operates from 7,072 different locations which are mostly run by independent franchisees and licensees.
The background story of Taco Bell is interesting and inspiring for budding entrepreneurs. The fast-food brand is the brainchild of Glen Bell, who started his first food venture as a hot dog seller in San Bernardino, California. The year was 1948. After witnessing long queues outside a Mexican restaurant called Mitla Café across the street, Bell saw the opportunity and demand for hard-shelled Tacos. He reverse-engineered the recipe and later started selling Tacos and called the venture Taco-Tia.
Later, the name changed from Taco-Tia to El Taco. Eventually, Glen Bell sold the company to his partner and opened the first Taco Bell in Downey in 1962. By 1964, the restaurant also got its first franchise in Torrance. The 100th Taco Bell restaurant was opened by 1965. PepsiCo acquired Taco Bell from Glen Bell in 1978 and the restaurant brand is currently a subsidiary of Yum! Brands which looks after the restaurant business of PepsiCo.
Healthy Food Options at Taco Bell
You may believe that a healthy lifestyle doesn't go well at a fast food restaurant. Well, that's not the case with Taco Bell. Surprisingly Taco Bell offers a variety of healthy options, thanks to the in-house registered dietician who monitors the whole menu. The dietician ensures that each item on the menu is free from additives and preservatives, colors, and artificial flavors. The dietician also ensures that the food served at Taco Bell doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup, low sodium levels, and reduced use of partially hydrogenated oil.
More than 75% of food items served at Taco Bell falls under 500 calories. Taco Bell also features the Fresco Style option which helps the customers to maintain healthy diet plan without missing out on taste. In Fresco style option, Taco Bell switches pico de gallo with cheese, sour cream, guac, and mayo-based sauce. Taco Bell takes care of almost every health preference of its customers.
Tips for Dining at Taco Bell
Diabetics can also try other Fresco styled Taco items such as Fresco Crunchy Taco, Fresco Grilled Steak, and Fresco Soft Taco Beef. These are other healthy alternatives of Tacos for diabetics which contains an adequate amount of starch and minimum or no fat content. Switch the regular sauce or cheese with pico de gallo and you can easily reduce the sodium intake and fat content for your body. It will help maintain blood pressure levels and control high cholesterol.
Q&A on Taco Bell
Who owns Taco Bell?
Taco Bell is a restaurant chain subsidiary owned by Yum! Brands, Inc. which controls the restaurant division of PepsiCo.
When does Taco Bell stop serving breakfast?
Taco Bell starts serving breakfast from 6 a.m. which is one hour later than other competitors. However, the restaurant chain continues serving breakfast till 11 a.m. which is half an hour later than other competitors.
When is Taco Bell happy hour?
Happy hour at Taco Bell starts from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Are Taco Bell beans healthy?
Beans are rich in protein, fiber, and minerals like iron and phosphorous. Hence, Taco Bell beans are healthy in nature. However, there are claims that Taco Bell uses a rehydrated slew of mystery ingredients instead of beans. So, simply inquire about the beans before ordering items serving Taco Bell beans.
Which Taco Bell is closest to me?
Use our Restaurant Listings directory to find Taco Bell nearby.
Which Taco Bell sauce is hottest?
Diablo is the hottest Taco Bell sauce.
Which Taco Bell sauce is best?
In terms of popularity, the Mild sauce is undoubtedly the best Taco Bell sauce favored by Americans.
Which Taco Bell sauces are vegan?
Hot and Mild sauces are certified vegan.
Which Taco Bell has nacho fries?
Taco Bell has a habit of discontinuing and relaunching Nacho Fries. You can find the Taco Bell locations nearby to see if the Taco Bell store has Nacho Fries.
Which Taco Bell is open right now?
Taco Bell opens at 6 a.m. in the morning and stays open until 3 a.m. the next day at major locations. In New York city, the Taco Bell stores stay open till 11 p.m. or 12 midnight.
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Address :
1700 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL, 60608 - Phone (312) 733-0433
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Opening Hours
- Mon :7:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : No
Caters : No
Categories
Mexican Cuisine
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
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Devin M.
I visited Tacos Palas today after studying with a friend at La Catrina. When I walked in, I took note of the tiny seating area, which wasn't really a problem for me as I came alone. I ordered one chorizo taco and one pastor taco. One thing I loved was chatting with the cook (who appears to be the only person who works there) while she prepared my order. I also enjoyed the addition of retried beans on my chorizo taco, but I know this might not appeal to everyone (and you can get it without). I've had chorizo that was far too salty more than once, but this was nicely balanced. The pastor was tender, but with a slight pleasant chew. The tacos were also considerably larger than others I've purchased in the city. I probably ate here 3.5 hours ago, and I don't plan to eat again today because it was filling enough. The total for two tacos of this size was $4.90, which I thought was a great deal for a broke grad student such as myself. The only thing that knocked a star off this review is relatively limited options, but that's fine considering you can walk a few feet away if you simply must have something that isn't available on the menu. All in all, a great experience, but I wouldn't suggest coming with more than a friend or two.
(4)Jason L.
Ever wanted to eat in the kitchen of a nice Mexican lady? Then you've found the spot. Unfortunately the tacos weren't as great as other places around such as Mary's Taqueria off of 18th St. We had the steak, al pastor, and chicken tacos. In order from "best" to worst: - Al Pastor: best of the bunch and most flavorful - Chicken: used shredded chicken from a whole thigh. Tender, but lacking in flavor and "chew" texture - Steak: chock full of large chunks of tough gristle; this required a 2-taco minimum order, so very disappointing The owner/cook does provide whole pickled jalapenos if you ask for it, and these were very well received. Even at $2.25 per taco, I can't recommend coming here for tacos unless you had no means of transportation to another place. Maybe the tortas or the soups/stews on the menu are more worth it? Warrants another try again!
(3)Gretchen D.
Sweet little hole-in-the-wall. Enter by the red door and head right. (Straight appears to be a pool hall.) Five seats at a counter facing the lady's kitchen. Cash only. The experience is very cool--the lady cook is very nice. Fun to watch her cook your meal. We had tacos: pastor, steak, and chicken. Son had vegetarian burrito. beans on the side. We enjoyed it all. The homemade green salsa is really good. It's not haute cuisine by a long shot, but it is very cool :) $21 for three of us for lunch, including cokes.
(4)J C.
This place is a hidden gem the chicken tacos are eehh! But the steak and al pastor are drugging amazing and the byob pool tables hidden in the back are also cool
(5)James B.
This place reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen. Generous large portions for everyone. I don't speak Spanish, but it doesn't matter. I still am able to order what I want. The price is reasonable and the experience is worthwhile. There are only four stools, so if you are able to get your burrito to go do so. Otherwise don't bring more than 3 friends. I recommend the chicken soup and al pastor tacos and burritos.
(5)Charlie K.
Stumbled upon this place while looking for a great burrito. It's a very small place, where there's a bar with five chairs. If you don't like the tight restaurant, not the place for you. I tried their steak burrito, and I was able to see the whole cooking process because you're literally in a grandma's kitchen. She cooks the marinade steak in front of you, so it's very entertaining to watch the whole process. Her English wasn't the best, but her burrito was very delicious. Looking forward to coming back to this place!
(5)Denise F.
My fiance and I found this place on our very first trip to Chicago. A tour book led us to Pilsen in search of some authentic Mexican food, and this was the first place we stumbled upon, and are thrilled that we did. Since moving to Chicago a year ago, we located the place (which was harder than we thought, since we didn't know anything about Chicago geography when we first ended up here!) and have returned several times with several groups of friends. The food is very good and, while I admit I haven't been to Mexico, feels more authentic than any other Mexican food I've had: corn tortillas, lots of fresh veggies and salsas and spicy, fresh meat. Combine that with the fact that you have to speak at least a little Spanish to get by in this place (and that you are literally in this lady's ktichen) it feels authentic. I recommend the burrito or tacos al pastor, but everything I've had has been wonderful. At this place, the experience is as great as the food (which is delicious.) It's worth the trip!
(5)R W.
Pretty legit place. Have walked by a hundred times and never gone in. After seeing some recent Yelp reviews decided to give it a whirl and I am glad I did. Fresh, fast, good and cheap. Three tacos for $6 can't beat that. Give it a try! I will be back for sure. Go in the big red door. Get over the fact you are literally in someone's kitchen and get some good food in your gullet!
(4)Matt D.
Cash Only. Amazing little shop. Not what you expect, but the food is authentic and prepared very well!
(4)Max P.
Adorable and cheap, this tiny little restaurant seriously rules. It feels very much like you're sitting down with your surrogate grandmother who is cooking you dinner and giving you hell for making her work so hard on your behalf. Brilliant. Friendly. Good food.
(4)Tom U.
BEST TACO JOINT IN THE CITY - This place is a Hidden Gem - My fiance and I went in here for an early lunch on a Saturday - There was one other person in the place besides us - The woman behind the counter was very nice and gave us a menu as soon as we sat down - We ended up getting 5 tacos total and 2 cups of coffee - Between two of us for 5 tacos and 2 cups of coffee the total bill was $12. The tacos were served authentic style with onion and cilantro - Taco Palacio or Taco Palas as its spelled here is quite literally the best taco spot in the city of Chicago - It's the type of spot that should be shown on one of the Food Networks shows, maybe Diners, Drive-In's, and Dives. Awesome Authentic Mexican Food! Enjoy -
(5)V V.
Tiny hole in the wall place you could easily miss, but it seems to be a hit with the local hipsters. Right when you walk in you are basically in a small kitchen with a counter and 5 stools. If you have trouble navigating small narrow spaces, this is not for you. The little old lady that runs the joint is very friendly and talkative and while she got my order wrong (i ordered steak but got a pork taco) I could tell she was trying her darndest and instantly forgave her. The food is good and she makes it 2 feet in front of you. I am a bit of a germ-phob and luckily I was not offended by anything I saw. The pork I accidentally got was actually wonderful! I highly recommend it! I felt like I was over at her house and eating a home cooked meal. The experience is worth the trip.
(3)Anthony R.
Not what I expected, AT ALL!!! Place only sits 5 people. You're practically in someone's kitchen. And to make matters worse I found a 1" jagged piece of tin can in my 5yr old daughters soup. I left on spot. I was disgusted. If I could have put no stars I would. Worse experience ever!
(1)Stephanie B.
Incredible small taco joint. I spoke some broken Spanish with the extremely endearing and interesting señora. You get to see her make the food right in front of you -- I've always been a fan of open kitchens. Inexpensive and authentic food. Only got one taco but will definitely be back again for more.
(5)angie p.
Felt like I was with grandmama although her English wasn't the best! Very small place but perfect for me and my friend! The best chicken taco ever! So much flavor! I will be returning!
(5)Phil T.
I had the steak burrito, it was huge! Thier prices are more then fair for the quality and size. Little place, lots of flavor. Highly recommend this little place.
(5)Janet S.
Just two doors down from our crib, 5 seats at a bar in front of the kitchen, there may be a restaurant out back but we sat with mama. Not a word of Spanish did we speak but chatted the whole time. Pork tacos was pork stew on a taco and delicious, the asada was a bit more rubbery but Pablo preferred it. Two massive tacos each and we parted with $13. Good VFM. Jarritos to wash it down.
(3)Zeke D.
Stumbled into this place when I was in the neighborhood and what a pleasant surprise. This place is no frills, just 5 stools at a counter overlooking a kitchen; felt more like having food in someone's home rather than a restaurant. We had various tacos that were all really really really good. The chorizo with egg taco was a really pleasant surprise, try it with the beans on top its awesome. The only difficult part about this place is figuring out how to get in, use the door on the left if you're looking
(4)Renee K.
This place is so great!! We walked by all the time and finally stopped in for dinner the other night, so glad we did! With a great hostess/chef and a tiny little bar to sit at, the character of this place is reminiscent of grandma's house, only in Spanish. So fresh, authentic and very affordable, qué placer! Can't wait to go back! Oh, the entrance is easy to miss. Its the red door to the left that looks more private than for a business. But all are definitely welcome!
(5)Lissette M.
I fell in love with this place... 1. it reminds me so much of mexico. 2. food is prepared right in front of you= you can see how dirty she is not! 3. the food itself is delish! authentic and just plain awesome. theres a bunch off pool tables in the back that i still gotta check out..
(5)J M.
This place just flat out rules. You walk in to this place and think you just accidently walked into someones kitchen. The woman behind the counter is super nice and seems to run the place by herself. The tacos were shockingly good, the beans and rice were standard and the price was great. I will definitely be patronizing this establishment.
(5)Vivian Y.
I pretty well live right next door to this place and came here about a year and a half ago when I first moved to Pilsen. It's an interesting experience to eat here as you walk in and there are just a few stools and a countertop overlooking the tiny 6 x 6ft kitchen. The lady cook is super friendly but has some sort of speech impediment that makes her whistle when she talks! It's absolutely endearing! Food is good, but not outstanding. I do appreciate that I can watch her cook as I wait for the food.
(3)Tanya J.
After going to the Chocolate For Your Body spa, stopped by for lunch. Great experience! Had some communication issues with figuring out what kind of tacos to get, but it felt homey (literally you're in her kitchen). Had 2 barbacoa tacos and horchata. Yummy! Salsa was a tad bit spicy for me, but I've become a whimp over the years. Can't wait to go back!
(4)Jim S.
Ate a pastor burrito on the way back to detroit. Was potentially a great spot, however I may have been a bit of a softie when it came to the pastor. I will certainly try it again!
(3)Jill B.
Cheap, cute and delicious! This place isn't somewhere you'd typically find without a recommendation, so take mine and go check it out! Nice lady with limited English serves up some fantastic Mexican. I had a torta on the freshest bread with extremely delicious chicken, beans and fresh veggies.
(5)Timothy L.
If a tiny, no-frills restaurant with a chef/server who barely speaks English isn't your thing, this place won't appeal to you. If you like cheap, delicious Mexican food, then you should check this place out. I had the chicken burrito and it was great.
(4)Oliver H.
I stumbled upon this place when looking for a quick bite to eat, and the traffic heading up Halsted to Maxwell street was atrocious. I had to help a friend move in Bridgeport and only had a bit of time. I decided to head in here for some quick tacos and was VERY surprised. The decor isn't much and the building is a bit older. It does not stand out nearly as much as the restaurant next door, but decided that this was the place for quick meal. Upon entering, there is a small bar that overlooks the kitchen; seemed like the best place for quick service, and I was right. The lady running the kitchen seemed like the younger generation of the family (they all came in to see her towards the end of my meal). She prepared my food with everything fresh in roughly 10 minutes (3 steak tacos, horchata, rice, and beans). As she prepared my food, she took the time to ask if I wanted onions or cilantro (which I wanted both of course). The tacos came out great; wonderful fresh Mexican-style tacos. She promptly filled my horchata once I drank it without having to ask. She even topped off my refried beans when she saw that I had eaten most of them. I point these things out because the service was superb; I couldn't ask for anything because she either already asked me or went ahead and provided it. As I finished my meal, her family showed up and either her brother or husband was asking me if I enjoyed everything. I wondered if he ever watched her in action because it was superb and I told him so. Her mother was an elderly lady that only spoke to me in Spanish when ringing up my order. My total including a refill on the horchata was only $8.92; unbelieveable for such a quality meal. I gave them $15 and wished them a good day.
(5)o k.
not for the claustrophobic, tacos palas is the place for fresh, home-made food. its essentially a counter & a few stools in abuelita's kitchen where she whips up the best mexican food right before your eyes.
(5)Frank R.
Awesome tacos and burritos over here! It's totally a small little dive, but the little old lady sure can whip up some serious mexican food. Its super reasonable and you are literally in a homestyle kitchen. If the food doesn't do it for you, the experience will.
(5)Kathryn F.
Hole in the wall deliciousness. I didn't even know how to enter the spot because the door looks like it would open to an apartment. The owner came around the counter and opened the front door and asked if I wanted tacos. Heck yes I did! Sitting at the 5 seat counter I listened to an older man tell me how great life is because we're alive as I waited for my pork tacos. The owner threw tortillas on the comal, asked if I wanted "un poquito de frijol" (adorable) on my taco. Of course I did. In a matter of minutes, my two tacos were wrapped up with some green salsa on the side and my total came to a beautiful $3.89. I tried, tried, tried to make it back to work without busting open the bag but there was just no way. 1. I was hungry 2. The food looked delicious as she wrapped it up for me. 3. The smell made me even more hungry. As for taste, the tacos were delicious. Huge chunks of pork (there were a few fatty pieces but fat = flavor) and creamy beans with the slightly spicy salsa. Delicious. I look forward to going back. Tacos didn't even make it back to work (2 miles away).
(4)Linsey R.
This place is an experience...it's like dining in your grandma's kitchen and watching as she prepares your food. We had tacos and Jarritos. She was out of a few things we tried to order, but everything that we were served was delicious.
(4)Alex G.
This is a nice spot for good, healthy homemade Mexican food. The lady behind the counter is a motherly type. I've been here twice with my eight year old daughter and she just dotes on her. I bet if she could spoon feed her she would! Her menu is very simple but made with caring and love. She doesn't like to make her food fattening and uses only the best ingredients. Try all her dishes you will like them all.
(5)Luke S.
What in the world did I just walk into? I wasn't quite sure if I was in someone's house, a dungeon, or just plain lost. There is a makeshift counter with no more than five seats. There were two Hispanic customers drinking a 12 pack at the end of the counter. The owner/chef took my order and spoke little to no English. She was very sweet, but I am not sure she understood my request to make my taco spicy. The taco was small but very tasty. Ever since my last trip to California I compare all taco's to Tacos El Gordo in Chula Vista, CA. This was good, but not nearly as good as those. I have to give them props to their amazing prices. I will be back to try more of their goodies!
(4)Mary Lee M.
I was in the neighborhood picking up a UPS package and Yelp led me here on another food adventure. I had the older woman who spoke limited English so I met her halfway with my limited Spanish. I ordered 2 tacos--steak and pork. The steak taco was very good but nothing I hadn't tasted before from other good restaurants. The pork taco---was amazing! I will drive back to order more pork dishes. Truly spectacular. The place is very small and not fancy. But, it is very clean and had a terrific warm feel. Sort of like grandma's house but Mexican style-like another reviewer said!
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