lovely little neighborhood place. A great find for us when we were nearby at Working Bikes. We were here for lunch, but the breakfast menu was also appealing, so we might come back for breakfast sometime. For lunch we ate a squash blossom quesadilla and a chorizo and potato quesadilla. Both were awesome. Had never seen the variety of quesadillas on a menu except for at the stands in Maxwell Street Market. Yum. We accompanied out quesadillas with a Mexican coke and a refreshing jamaica, but they do also have beer. So happy to have found a new place that we like.
(5)
Sara E.
Tasty, clean, great staff Family spot: in the neighbor hood 18 years
(5)
Kristan O.
After reading all of the excellent reviews on this joint - I was pretty jazzed up on coming here. From the reviews below: 1. Not greeted by a friendly host/waitress - Instead was given a dirty look and a grunt when we walked in. 2. WORST margarita I've ever had in my life - it was ALL sour mix and made my stomach turn. 3. The waitress neglected us throughout the entire meal. Mind you there were only two other tables in the whole place, it's not like she was busy. It took ten minutes to get menus, another ten to get water, etc. etc. etc. 4. When the food finalllllly arrived it was very bland, semi-cold and poorly displayed. The Al Pastor was overly salty and the Carne Asada was tough and flavorless. I'm so disappointed! I wanted this to be my new favorite Mexican Taqueria!!! I should have gone to ol trusted Neuvo Leon!!!!
(2)
J M.
Went here skeptically on advice from friends. Was promised some of the best pastor in the city. To be honest, it did not disappoint. Though the tacos are on the small side, the meat was delicious. They have a pastor spit which is a must for places that have great pork. Service was super friendly, the place looks great and the prices were very reasonable. I'll be back!
(5)
Callie R.
I've been coming to this restaurant since the first day they opened since it's right around the corner from my house. We usually get take-out from here once a week. Everything I've tried here is delicious. The staff is really nice and I never have to wait long for my food. My favorite thing to eat here is the D.F. Style Quesadillas. They're huge and full of yumminess.
(5)
Rich Z.
Just moved into the neighborhood and stopped in one night for something to eat after doing laundry. I've been back 3 times since!! The Food is outstanding and the staff is great. Even though it was pretty busy on the Sunday morning for breakfast, there was none of the rushed stressed out attitude I've witnessed at other places under those conditions.
(5)
Sarah C.
Visited for lunch on a whim because it's just over a mile from work. Ordered 3 tacos: chicken, veggie, and pork. I didn't know what I thought they would put in the vegetarian taco, but it was basically refried beans and rice, with tomato, lettuce, onion on top. I had expected some vegetables in there, but it was tasty nonetheless. The chicken was so tender that I thought it was the pork one when I was eating it! Easily the winner of the 3. I took a good look at the pork taco before I ate it, because like I said, I thought I had just eaten the pork taco, and I'm glad I did. It was probably 35% pieces of fat and 65% pieces of seasoned pork. I don't know if that is to be expected in a pork taco, but I don't like eating straight up fat, so I picked them out. What remained was a delicious pork taco that was a little lighter, minus the fat, on contents than I would have liked. I felt like the prices were good - for the 3 tacos and a can of soda it came to about $7. It didn't take too long, which was nice since that would have cut into my lunch break. I'll be back for tacos in the future, although I'll skip the pork. I also want to try their quesadillas since the other reviews mentioned that they are made with corn tortillas. I have to eat gluten-free and hardly ever get to enjoy a quesadilla outside my own home because they're always made with flour tortillas.
(4)
Andre A.
This place has THE best huaraches!!! The owner is a dope ass dude too. Go eat here! They have authentic style dishes that you won't find at your usual mexican restaurant.
(5)
Mira S.
Cute little place that's actually much bigger than it looks, with more seating in the back. The prices are good, under $2 for a taco, with lots of fillings options. Good prices for burritos, tortas, quesadillas. They have meals which are pricier, but I'm sure it's a ton of food. It's easy to get a good dinner for under $10. They have breakfast meals, too. They also serve jarritos, mexicoke, jamaica and horchata. The staff is very friendly. There's lots of parking on the street.
(4)
Irene F.
Depends - if the old man is cooking food is delish !!! But it's overpriced !! Can't believe the burritos are $6 , most places are 4.50!
(3)
Frank J.
This is ALL that was left from a delicious meal of Tortas and Quesidillas! If you can see...we were on our third baskets if nachos!
(4)
Karla M.
So delicious! I just ordered through GH... Which I'm glad they are! Makes my life so much easier! I ordered sopes and they were uber delicious! Tortillas are made fresh too! Two thumbs up!
(5)
Vanessa R.
I've been coming here since I was a little girl, my whole family loves it! I never really appreciated the taste until now that I'm older and hands down the best tacos I've ever tasted. Best huaraches, best sopes, best everything! This is definitely a great spot if you're in the area. This restaurant needs more credit than what it has. I also order delivery and the guy is super nice. I would give this place 6 stars if I could.
(5)
Rahul K.
Get the carne asada, or the burrito, or the enchiladas... It's all great. We brought the kiddos, and they loved it too.
(5)
Jesus S.
I have to say this a a great spot for some delicious authentic Mexican food!!! So much I finally got my wife there and we have two quesadillas which are second to non. We have one of papas con chorizo( potatoes n Mexican sausage) and it was a hit. The tortas there are delicious the bread they use does it for me. What I love about this place is that u can choose regular corn tortillas or opt for their hand made tortillas mad in restaurant and u can see them make it walking by the window. They make tacos with them. And yes their quesadillas, Mexico City style, are long and also made by fresh corn tortilla . They also just got a new register by square. So u just swipe and ur receipt is emailed to u. If ur already registered with square just give them ur email to pay ur check. Awesomeness !!!!!
(5)
David N.
Checked in after a visit to 26th, thought we'd try a local favorite. Fairly empty around 12:30 p.m., not usually a good sign. Greeted immediately and seated without wait. Without question, the chips sucked. Mostly stale and cold; greasy too. Salsa was decent, and helped with the less than appetizing fried tortillas. Fortunately, lunch was to the contrary. Veggie tacos were the tops, packed with avocado and all the trimmings. My buddy's steak torta was massive, and one of the better he's consumed. The rice and beans were a crowd pleaser as well. Menu is fairly extensive, fitting for the most diverse palate; a hard task in the taqueria world. Prices were market with plenty of daily specials.Tayahua got off to a rough start, they finished near the front by the end of the race. Worth a second try in my book. We'll be back...
(4)
Serena H.
This is what a taqueria should be. You are greeted when you come in by one of the lovely waitresses, and often the cook as well. Everything is always delicious, and fast! I love the shrimp in garlic sauce here. I don't eat meat other than fish, so it can be tricky getting tacos some places but Rolando and the other cooks are flexible. Update 3/14: They have WiFi now!
(5)
Devin M.
I've only ever tried one plate from here and it was fantastic. I had the broiled chicken and let me say that it is absolutely delicious. It comes with rice, beans, tortillas (your choice of flour or corn, but I chose corn), sliced potatoes, and avocado. Every single thing on my plate was delicious. The chicken was wonderfully seasoned, a hearty portion (I ended up sharing it with someone I came with), and a fair price ($8-9ish bucks). This place is definitely byob, though, because their cocktails are horrendously expensive. The seating area looks much smaller than it is, considering there's a narrow area near the front where you'll find a menu posted on blackboard. To the back of the restaurant, however, is a wider seating area for additional guests. I'm always amazed whenever I come here, since I'm usually one of two parties eating here. It's great and I wish more people knew about it!
(5)
Danny W.
Taqueria's are my jam. In over 5 years of yelping they're probably my most reviewed category of business on this ole here site so I think I know my shit when it comes to cheap, delicious Mexican food. Since it's down on 24th and Western it hasn't gotten that much love yet in terms of star-age but let me tell ya, it's gotta be one of the best burritos I've had in Chicago. Perfectly seasoned carne asada with the works of lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and sour cream all rolled in a warm, slightly browned flour tortilla. It's as good as it gets for about six bucks. Also super noteworthy are the quesadillas which are made Mexico City-style with corn tortillas instead of flour. It'll change the way you order the flat tasty treat for the future. There's lots of street parking so it's pretty easy access to this place that flies well under the radar. Feliz Navidad!
(5)
Andrew M.
Flew into Chicago from Tijuana last night and it's like I never left Mexico. The tacos here are as authentic as they get. Mama Tayahua deserves a round of applause for sharing her delicious recipes with us. I literally ate here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner the same day and consumed about 18 tacos total (they're not very big) and 5 micheladas. Will definitely be back, salud!
(5)
Nancy V.
I love this small Mexican restaurant! The burritos are delicious and not overly greased up for the slip and slide contest.
(5)
Cristian M.
This place has one of the best tacos in the city. If you need lunch on the go, or a little treat after work, be sure to stop in a grab some food. One of my favorites is the quesadilla con huitlacoche - try it! Also I recommend the chicken tacos. All of them are prepared estilo Distrito Federal.
(4)
Laura M.
THIS is the real deal. It would take my son to not only find it but he ranks it as the best tacos in Chitown. WOW. They have some authentic, unique varieties (cactus taco, corn mushroom enchilada) and it is delicious. The taco al pastor is PERFECT. I don't know why other Mexican restaurants don't get this right, but they do. Very tasty and tender with flavor. You really need to visit this place.
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Specialities
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Street Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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.
Terri M.
lovely little neighborhood place. A great find for us when we were nearby at Working Bikes. We were here for lunch, but the breakfast menu was also appealing, so we might come back for breakfast sometime. For lunch we ate a squash blossom quesadilla and a chorizo and potato quesadilla. Both were awesome. Had never seen the variety of quesadillas on a menu except for at the stands in Maxwell Street Market. Yum. We accompanied out quesadillas with a Mexican coke and a refreshing jamaica, but they do also have beer. So happy to have found a new place that we like.
(5)Sara E.
Tasty, clean, great staff Family spot: in the neighbor hood 18 years
(5)Kristan O.
After reading all of the excellent reviews on this joint - I was pretty jazzed up on coming here. From the reviews below: 1. Not greeted by a friendly host/waitress - Instead was given a dirty look and a grunt when we walked in. 2. WORST margarita I've ever had in my life - it was ALL sour mix and made my stomach turn. 3. The waitress neglected us throughout the entire meal. Mind you there were only two other tables in the whole place, it's not like she was busy. It took ten minutes to get menus, another ten to get water, etc. etc. etc. 4. When the food finalllllly arrived it was very bland, semi-cold and poorly displayed. The Al Pastor was overly salty and the Carne Asada was tough and flavorless. I'm so disappointed! I wanted this to be my new favorite Mexican Taqueria!!! I should have gone to ol trusted Neuvo Leon!!!!
(2)J M.
Went here skeptically on advice from friends. Was promised some of the best pastor in the city. To be honest, it did not disappoint. Though the tacos are on the small side, the meat was delicious. They have a pastor spit which is a must for places that have great pork. Service was super friendly, the place looks great and the prices were very reasonable. I'll be back!
(5)Callie R.
I've been coming to this restaurant since the first day they opened since it's right around the corner from my house. We usually get take-out from here once a week. Everything I've tried here is delicious. The staff is really nice and I never have to wait long for my food. My favorite thing to eat here is the D.F. Style Quesadillas. They're huge and full of yumminess.
(5)Rich Z.
Just moved into the neighborhood and stopped in one night for something to eat after doing laundry. I've been back 3 times since!! The Food is outstanding and the staff is great. Even though it was pretty busy on the Sunday morning for breakfast, there was none of the rushed stressed out attitude I've witnessed at other places under those conditions.
(5)Sarah C.
Visited for lunch on a whim because it's just over a mile from work. Ordered 3 tacos: chicken, veggie, and pork. I didn't know what I thought they would put in the vegetarian taco, but it was basically refried beans and rice, with tomato, lettuce, onion on top. I had expected some vegetables in there, but it was tasty nonetheless. The chicken was so tender that I thought it was the pork one when I was eating it! Easily the winner of the 3. I took a good look at the pork taco before I ate it, because like I said, I thought I had just eaten the pork taco, and I'm glad I did. It was probably 35% pieces of fat and 65% pieces of seasoned pork. I don't know if that is to be expected in a pork taco, but I don't like eating straight up fat, so I picked them out. What remained was a delicious pork taco that was a little lighter, minus the fat, on contents than I would have liked. I felt like the prices were good - for the 3 tacos and a can of soda it came to about $7. It didn't take too long, which was nice since that would have cut into my lunch break. I'll be back for tacos in the future, although I'll skip the pork. I also want to try their quesadillas since the other reviews mentioned that they are made with corn tortillas. I have to eat gluten-free and hardly ever get to enjoy a quesadilla outside my own home because they're always made with flour tortillas.
(4)Andre A.
This place has THE best huaraches!!! The owner is a dope ass dude too. Go eat here! They have authentic style dishes that you won't find at your usual mexican restaurant.
(5)Mira S.
Cute little place that's actually much bigger than it looks, with more seating in the back. The prices are good, under $2 for a taco, with lots of fillings options. Good prices for burritos, tortas, quesadillas. They have meals which are pricier, but I'm sure it's a ton of food. It's easy to get a good dinner for under $10. They have breakfast meals, too. They also serve jarritos, mexicoke, jamaica and horchata. The staff is very friendly. There's lots of parking on the street.
(4)Irene F.
Depends - if the old man is cooking food is delish !!! But it's overpriced !! Can't believe the burritos are $6 , most places are 4.50!
(3)Frank J.
This is ALL that was left from a delicious meal of Tortas and Quesidillas! If you can see...we were on our third baskets if nachos!
(4)Karla M.
So delicious! I just ordered through GH... Which I'm glad they are! Makes my life so much easier! I ordered sopes and they were uber delicious! Tortillas are made fresh too! Two thumbs up!
(5)Vanessa R.
I've been coming here since I was a little girl, my whole family loves it! I never really appreciated the taste until now that I'm older and hands down the best tacos I've ever tasted. Best huaraches, best sopes, best everything! This is definitely a great spot if you're in the area. This restaurant needs more credit than what it has. I also order delivery and the guy is super nice. I would give this place 6 stars if I could.
(5)Rahul K.
Get the carne asada, or the burrito, or the enchiladas... It's all great. We brought the kiddos, and they loved it too.
(5)Jesus S.
I have to say this a a great spot for some delicious authentic Mexican food!!! So much I finally got my wife there and we have two quesadillas which are second to non. We have one of papas con chorizo( potatoes n Mexican sausage) and it was a hit. The tortas there are delicious the bread they use does it for me. What I love about this place is that u can choose regular corn tortillas or opt for their hand made tortillas mad in restaurant and u can see them make it walking by the window. They make tacos with them. And yes their quesadillas, Mexico City style, are long and also made by fresh corn tortilla . They also just got a new register by square. So u just swipe and ur receipt is emailed to u. If ur already registered with square just give them ur email to pay ur check. Awesomeness !!!!!
(5)David N.
Checked in after a visit to 26th, thought we'd try a local favorite. Fairly empty around 12:30 p.m., not usually a good sign. Greeted immediately and seated without wait. Without question, the chips sucked. Mostly stale and cold; greasy too. Salsa was decent, and helped with the less than appetizing fried tortillas. Fortunately, lunch was to the contrary. Veggie tacos were the tops, packed with avocado and all the trimmings. My buddy's steak torta was massive, and one of the better he's consumed. The rice and beans were a crowd pleaser as well. Menu is fairly extensive, fitting for the most diverse palate; a hard task in the taqueria world. Prices were market with plenty of daily specials.Tayahua got off to a rough start, they finished near the front by the end of the race. Worth a second try in my book. We'll be back...
(4)Serena H.
This is what a taqueria should be. You are greeted when you come in by one of the lovely waitresses, and often the cook as well. Everything is always delicious, and fast! I love the shrimp in garlic sauce here. I don't eat meat other than fish, so it can be tricky getting tacos some places but Rolando and the other cooks are flexible. Update 3/14: They have WiFi now!
(5)Devin M.
I've only ever tried one plate from here and it was fantastic. I had the broiled chicken and let me say that it is absolutely delicious. It comes with rice, beans, tortillas (your choice of flour or corn, but I chose corn), sliced potatoes, and avocado. Every single thing on my plate was delicious. The chicken was wonderfully seasoned, a hearty portion (I ended up sharing it with someone I came with), and a fair price ($8-9ish bucks). This place is definitely byob, though, because their cocktails are horrendously expensive. The seating area looks much smaller than it is, considering there's a narrow area near the front where you'll find a menu posted on blackboard. To the back of the restaurant, however, is a wider seating area for additional guests. I'm always amazed whenever I come here, since I'm usually one of two parties eating here. It's great and I wish more people knew about it!
(5)Danny W.
Taqueria's are my jam. In over 5 years of yelping they're probably my most reviewed category of business on this ole here site so I think I know my shit when it comes to cheap, delicious Mexican food. Since it's down on 24th and Western it hasn't gotten that much love yet in terms of star-age but let me tell ya, it's gotta be one of the best burritos I've had in Chicago. Perfectly seasoned carne asada with the works of lettuce, tomato, cheese, avocado, and sour cream all rolled in a warm, slightly browned flour tortilla. It's as good as it gets for about six bucks. Also super noteworthy are the quesadillas which are made Mexico City-style with corn tortillas instead of flour. It'll change the way you order the flat tasty treat for the future. There's lots of street parking so it's pretty easy access to this place that flies well under the radar. Feliz Navidad!
(5)Andrew M.
Flew into Chicago from Tijuana last night and it's like I never left Mexico. The tacos here are as authentic as they get. Mama Tayahua deserves a round of applause for sharing her delicious recipes with us. I literally ate here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner the same day and consumed about 18 tacos total (they're not very big) and 5 micheladas. Will definitely be back, salud!
(5)Nancy V.
I love this small Mexican restaurant! The burritos are delicious and not overly greased up for the slip and slide contest.
(5)Cristian M.
This place has one of the best tacos in the city. If you need lunch on the go, or a little treat after work, be sure to stop in a grab some food. One of my favorites is the quesadilla con huitlacoche - try it! Also I recommend the chicken tacos. All of them are prepared estilo Distrito Federal.
(4)Laura M.
THIS is the real deal. It would take my son to not only find it but he ranks it as the best tacos in Chitown. WOW. They have some authentic, unique varieties (cactus taco, corn mushroom enchilada) and it is delicious. The taco al pastor is PERFECT. I don't know why other Mexican restaurants don't get this right, but they do. Very tasty and tender with flavor. You really need to visit this place.
(5)