Totopos
2048 Aurora Ave,Ste 120, Naperville, IL, 60540
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Address :
2048 Aurora Ave,Ste 120
Naperville, IL, 60540 - Phone (630) 637-0418
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 9:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : No
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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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Mike N.
Just picked up two steak tacos and a steak torta. Excellent, fresh and authentic Mexican food. Service was great and can't wait to come back !
(5)B C.
I tried this place a few days ago for the first time. My co-workers and I could not find a menu online so we went on yelp and kinda just went through the pictures to get an idea on menu and prices. We placed 4 orders total. My co-workers went to go pick up our food. There was a line out the door which caused them to come back really late. My co-worker warned me that I may be a little upset about my meal costing $13! I got combo #6 and an Horchata. The picture I had seen said the combo was $6.99 ( apparently that was the price 3yrs ago!) Any who, they returned with our food and guess who's order was missing?? Mine! They missed my entrée along with getting a side order for one of my co-workers wrong. So here I go wasting my time on a trip I was trying to avoid to go pick up my food. As soon as I called they knew they messed up. They didn't even include limes or salsas. My food was ready when I got there thankfully there wasn't a line. The workers were very friendly and apologized a bunch of times so I couldn't even be mad. They seemed like really nice people. They gave me a free drink as a courtesy. Once I got back to work and started eating my food I was happy to see that my chicken sopes were good white breast chicken. Not nasty or fatty like other places. Although the chicken was mixed with too many stringy gooey onions. So overall, their food was good but I don't know about paying that much for a lunch meal. Maybe once in a great while.
(3)Brat F.
Fresh home cooked food. The waitress was very nice and friendly. Best shrimp taco ive probably ever had.
(5)Paul Z.
Came here a second time and the tamales weren't as good , then tried them again yesterday and they were awful, all 10 of them were misshapen globs of masa with a bit of pork and maybe if your lucky some red sauce, it's like the real Tamale chef quit and the rest are winging it. Worst part is they are expensive, 10 tamales, 2 steak sopes 2 cans of Coke for $36. ...sorry Topopos last 2 visits your tamales were topoopoo
(1)Christina B.
Totopos is like that super awkward date experience that you've had, but was super worth it because there was amazing food involved. This place is tiny - so tiny that when I was talking to my boyfriend at our small table, I felt like everyone could hear everything I was saying...which was awkward. The waitress, which I'm assuming is related to the chefs, didn't really talk much or answer any of the questions that I had when I asked them...which was awkward. The way they serve salsa is in ketchup or mustard containers (ya know, where the little cap has a hole in it?) and I sat at the table staring at the chips because I thought salsa was coming...which was SUPER awkward. BUT, then the food came out, and all of the awkward just melted away. The Quesadilla was amaaaaazing. Perfectly melted cheese, perfect temperature, tasted perfect. I also had some enchiladas which was also way better than I had expected. The chips that were serves with the awkward salsa were good, I just wish they would have actually had salsa in a bowl. So, I took one star away for the awkwardness, but the food is definitely a reason to come back.
(4)Ryan A.
I would say Totopos and Taco Diner in Bollingbrook are the most authentic Mexican places I have been to in the Naperville Area. I especially love the hot sauce options, the pork tamale, and steak tacos. I recommend calling in advance because if they are busy you could wait like 15-20 mins as they take their time to make great food.
(5)Heidi K.
Alright, the customer service alone is worthy of five stars, but I'm still adjusting to their food. The woman who took my order (same lady as last time, I believe who made it, too) was so damn friendly. She even made small talk while I was deciding what to order. I loved her, she definitely made me feel welcome. I ventured off my usual beaten path and tried a gordita today (pastor, no tomato). This isn't your Taco Bell gordita; this thing is deep fried but still slightly soft. The meat was pretty good but I'm picky when it comes to al pastor and theirs was just a bit bland for my liking. I suppose when you're used to places like Zacatacos (Berwyn) and Los Burritos Tapatios (Glen Ellyn) that heavily season their meats, it's difficult to be fair when it comes to flavor. Other than that, the lettuce was fresh, and the incorporation of the cheese and sour cream were spot on. The rice was good, despite the vegetables as I mentioned in my original review. I'm not giving up on Totopos just yet. The prices and friendly faces are enough to keep me coming back to try new items.
(4)Christie G.
Love this place. The pastor tacos are delicious! So good prepared autentico with the green salsa.
(5)Amy H.
This is not a sit-down restaurant. That being said, they make some great tacos. Yes, they only have 3 tables but it's a taqueria. You want On The Border loaded with sodium, head down the street. I'll be sipping yummy horchata and eating fresh steak and al pastor tacos at Totopos. The lady who took my order was super pleasant and thanked me for my business twice. Two other ladies I could see were cooking up some things from scratch in the back. That's right. I have a good feeling my food was made with love. My husband loved his steak burrito and liked that they put rice in it. I believe he said something to the effect of "thank god we found a good mexican place nearby." Support local business and eat good Mexican food. Head to Totopos. :)
(5)James S.
A hidden gem. Anyone who passes by this place to eat at the sub franchise next door should be ashamed of themselves! (I won't name names, but you know the one, it's the chain where that guy Jared eats to lose weight.) Yes, Totopos is tiny and has limited seating for dining in, as others have pointed out, and yes, it may take a bit longer for them to prepare your food than it takes the place next door to slap some second-rate deli meats on a Wonder Bread sub roll, but the food here is fresh, well prepared, authentic and tasty. And the ladies that prepare the food and take your order at the counter are very nice. It's a bit of a drive for me as a lunch spot but I still find excuses to go here; that's how much I like the food. Dishes sampled thus far include chicken tacos (flavorful and moist) and barbacoa tacos (very, very good). On my last visit I struck up a conversation with a lady who was waiting for her to-go order, and so I asked about her favorites. "Shrimp Tacos, hands down" was her immediate reply, "In fact, they're so good I have never thought to try anything else" she added. I think that will have to be what I order on my next visit.
(4)Angela P.
Totopos means chips, but I'd stick to the tacos here. I arrived shortly after they opened to pick up some lunch. The two ladies working here were very friendly, and it appeared they were just starting their food prep for the day. One lady was hard at work mashing avocados and making guacamole. There are three tables in here, but since they hadn't started cooking, it was pretty chilly. The interior of the restaurant is clean, and the ladies were happy to seat me or pack my order to go. So, I took my order of two tacos to-go. I tried the Asada (steak) taco and a chicken taco, both with cilantro & onion. The steak was really good, but my favorite was the chicken. The chicken was tender and well-seasoned. I topped both of my tacos with their green salsa - other Yelpers weren't joking about this stuff, it's great! The red salsa was too smoky for my tastes, but that's okay, I went to town with the green salsa. I also had the chips and guacamole. As she handed me my bag, she smiled and said, "homemade and fresh!" The guacamole was definitely fresh and creamy, but it was a little bland. It needed more jalapeno, cilantro, and lime. But if you don't like spicy guac, this might just be right up your alley. They also serve the best damn Horchata in town. And it's ICE COLD. I spent about $9 on my lunch, and it was worth every penny.
(5)Mike O.
This is a happy place with very good and inexpensive mexican food. This is my first time here, and I ordered chicken tacos for my better half and vegetable quesadillas for me. As my orders were being prepared a police officer came in to order some tacos. As she was approaching the counter she noticed a customer who said to her as he looked up at her, "The food is very good here." The police officer said , "I know you." Turned out they both were at the same physical therapy place, the officer for a rotator cuff and he for his back. Just then the owner told me she made me chicken quesadillas by mistake. I told her why waste the chicken, and asked if she could add some veggies and she said yes and added spinach. "The chicken was fresh, which was unusual for a semi-fast food place," said my better half and I agree on both counts. The Chicken Quesadillas were amazing. It was ten bucks for both orders. We'll be back for sit down though this is primarily a take out place. Why sit down? It's such a happy place...and did I mention the food?
(5)Andrea H.
Very good food! We dined in, there's about 5 tables to sit at total and and 2 of them are outside. Took about 25 min total from the time we sat down to get our food. If you want chips make sure you ask for some they don't come automatically. The service was friendly but a little rushed she didn't hear me ask for chips so we didn't have them to munch on while we waited.
(4)Ryan H.
Wow. The pork tacos are the best! Mole salsa is the most amazing salsa I've had in the Naperville area.
(5)Fi G.
The menu is not extensive but everything on the menu is quite delicious. Authentic Mexican food that is budget friendly and the customer service is warm and welcoming. Honestly, the feeling they give you is the way one feels when you come home and sit down to a family meal. It's more of a take out place since it's on the cozy side. There are only a handful of tables so during the dinner rush don't count on them being empty. Wish that the combo meals would include horchata as a drink (pop is included, but some of us are allergic to it). Can't go wrong with whatever you decide to order. Would definitely pick up food here if I don't feel like cooking. May just pick up food here to treat my team at work and/or study group at school
(4)Gary D.
Great little take out place. They have a couple of tables but don't count on them being open. I got a chicken burrito that is wonderful. Get the medium one it's plenty big enough. The rest of the menu is authentic Mexican & I'm sure it's all equally as good. Give them a try the food won't disappoint.
(4)Gina J.
My husband & I eat here almost once a week. The food is fresh & made to order so expect to wait maybe 5-10 minutes (at off peak hours) for homemade authentic Mexican food. The owner couldn't be sweeter and now knows us by name. We always dine in even though there's only 3 tables, just because we just love to spent time talking with her and watching them make each meal from scratch. She puts everything into that place sometimes working 10- 12 hours per day and only hires the best of the best. Like I said ALL of the food is great but the enchilada platter is to die for....and reasonably priced. The tamales are homemade everyday and at there's a special of the day that are not the typical. Last week it was pineapple and of course absolutely delicious. I grew up on tacos from Bridgeport and it hangs with the best of them, but...their freshness is hands better than any taco joint in the city. I'm so glad we live so close & decided to give this tiny gem a try. Anyone in the Naperville area should give this place a try!
(5)Neema P.
-1 star for waiting over 25 mins jus to order, -1 star for waiting another 25 mins to get food, -1 star for not bringing out our complete order, forgetting utensils and our drinks, and -1 finally for food. There is a sign that says "this is not fast food,
(1)Gary O.
My wife and I have frequented Totopos several times. We've found the quality of the food to be exceptional. The owner is always on hand and genuinely cares about your satisfaction. We almost always get the steak tacos or the steak burrito. The steak is always cooked to perfection. We love the fresh verde sauce and the smokiness of the red chipotle sauce. They're great together! On our last visit, we tried the homemade sweet tamales that are made with pineapple and coconut. They were delicious! We hIghly recommend Totopos. It's one of our favorite Mexican restaurants and have been to MANY of them!
(5)Jeff L.
Excellent place -- great food, wonderful service, and easy parking. The food may take some time to cook, but this is not meant to be "fast food"; that being said, if one calls ahead for take out, that should make the order a lot easier. There is a small, casual dining area as well, which we have used many times. FYI, the barbacoa tacos are superb, particularly with onion and cilantro!
(5)Tee Marie C.
2* for seating Went in for lunch with two guys who were ready to max on burritos but we didn't even get a chance to order. There were two tables inside and two tiny bistro tables outside. We decided to go elsewhere. I will try this place again for take-out though because the food reviews seem good.
(2)Dan W.
Delicious food ! I had the steak tacos and they are delicious! The combo comes with rice and beans and everything is made fresh on a flat top grill while you can watch. The ladies that run the place are very nice and friendly, I would definitely recommend this place to anybody!
(5)Waren P.
Great food, had the chicken tacos and chips and salsa and what great freshness and flavor. This place has a great atmosphere and food prices too..
(4)Phoenix G.
Not from the area, wanted some Mexican food and this place had good reviews. Good, authentic Mexican food - carne asada tacos were delicious. Chips and salsa (which were not free) weren't worth the $, in my opinion. We are maybe 5 chips. Very small place, only three or four tables, the restaurant must do mostly carry outs. I probably wouldn't return if I were in the area, only because of the atmosphere and no alcohol served.
(4)James X.
I've been here about four times now. Excellent asada tacos. The mild/medium sauce is a must. The owner is super nice and the staff is all very helpful and friendly. Affordable as well. Best authentic Mexican food I've had in Naperville.
(5)Ginger L.
We went here having read the great reviews & were not disappointed. There were many vegetarian meals available & when I expressed an interest in tamales (they serve fresh tamales on Tuesdays), the chef said they would make vegetarian tamales, upon request, if the order was phoned in on Friday...I will definitely be placing an order! It's so nice to find an authentic Mexican restaurant that offers vegetarian meals. This place is a treasure!
(5)Jimmy V.
Horrible customer service, lady barely speak english. I've had better Mexican food, food is ok at best
(1)Tim H.
After my first visit I'm a fan. Enjoyed the chorizo taco and the pork tamale the most. Chicken tamale and the asada sopes where a close second. After hearing the buz here on Yelp, I'm happy I finally gave this cute, authentic, little restaurant a go. I think I see a Monday/Wednesday Taco Special in my future. I enjoyed the Mexican Coke in a bottle but will be switching to the rice water, after a sample taste on my way out the door. Only three tables inside and a few tables for two outside. Nice shady spot to hang... but not with the heat today. Not sure why it took me two years to find this gem... can't wait for a return trip! Super nice owner!
(4)Robert Z.
Great food just like home..great service easy 5 star for me and I don't many ratings..if you want authentic Mexican in naperville look no further.
(5)Daniel C.
Takes a minute to get your food, but I'm always SHOCKED how good the pork tacos are!
(4)Howard L.
I don't know what the fuss is with this place. I agree with Matt G. At end of meal, they casually threw in a $2.75 charge for a tiny bowl of chips (see photo) and it's not priced on the menu. When the server lady asked us about chips, I asked if they were free, and she said yes, but who knows if she even knew what we were talking about. Though friendly, her English was not very good. This sort of stuff leaves a bad taste with the customer. Besides there's nothing on the menu about it. To boot, the chicken quesadillas we tried were quite salty, as were the pricy chips by the way. The bread on the steak torta, while generously sized for $5.75, was not particularly fresh. The steak tacos were bland. This place is over-rated and needs to improve on its business practices. Won't be back.
(1)Katie L.
Totopos is authentic and made with care! I've always gotten it to go, so I usually forget to check in here on yelp, but I always spend around $25 for my hubby & I and we are completely stuffed after eating! We enjoy the tacos, burritos, quesadillas, sopes (which are hard to find everywhere), tortas, chips, guac, and salsas. So...pretty much everything. A hidden gem!
(4)M Y.
I was out this way for my son's sporting event and was craving some authentic tacos. I found a few places on Yelp - but somehow decide to try this place. It was a little further from where I was at and didn't have the best reviews, but I had a good feeling. Upon walking in I was greeted by the owner right away. She must get a lot of regulars because she asked if I been here before I told her I found her on yelp! I ordered the chicken taco meal and sat down. It was just the two of us. It felt as though I was at her house. I watch her make the food as if she was in her own kitchen - measuring, spooning the ingredients...she brought me my lunch and the 2 sauces. The green sauce - I will have to BUY this! It made the tacos 10 times better! (Not that they needed them) I didn't leave one grain of rice or taco crumb. Yes, it was that good!As I finished up, there seem to be a lot of regulars streaming in. They asked what tamales she was making this week. Sounds like she makes those once a week on a first come first serve basis. I felt so comfortable, when I got up I brought her my plate and thanked her. I told her I would return. I love places like these! Good food from good people - you can feel the love in each bite.
(5)Lynn T.
Their horchata is completely to die for. Pineapple tamales are different to what people are use to eating, but have an exploding taste. Even though the place is small, the food is still amazing compared to other restaurants I have been to.
(5)Abby V.
I have been here once. Service was excellent. The tamalles were super Delish. A few month ago but you do have to call in orders for tamalles and they are only for sale on certain day of the week. That's just to guarantee you have some because they go so fast.
(3)Matt S.
The salsa is amazing. We come here weekly just to pick up an order to have at the house. Friendly staff too!
(5)Katey A.
AMAZING TACOS! The sign inside says it all: "This is NOT fast food, the food is well worth the wait." Totopos is authentic Mexican food made fresh to order. (Insider tip the tamales are made fresh on Tuesdays). The only downside is that the dining room is really set up to be carry out only - there are only 3 tables inside. We ordered the guacamole, steak tacos, and steak tostada. All three were fresh, flavorful, savory, and left us wishing we could eat it again because it was so good. Totopos has quickly become my new "go to" Mexican restaurant.
(4)Matt G.
Really Yelp? I'm going against common consensus here- I was not impressed with this place. First, the place has only 3 tables. I don't need more than one for myself, but if you're looking for a little bit of peace and quiet, you're not going to get it here. There were 3 guys at a table next to mine- literally screaming at each other about drag racing, car modifications, etc, etc. This discussion was way too spirited to be happening in a place this small. Seriously, I was beyond annoyed. So my first tip- if you eat here, get it to go. I was going to say something they were so obnoxious, but I felt like the manager/owner could have stepped up and done that. The other table was looking at them too. Definitely -1 star. Second, I ordered the chicken burrito based on the rave reviews. I ordered the special for $6.99. I was charged $10.24. Why? I don't know, but I was already in a crappy mood from the dopes arguing about racing mods at the table next to mine. Food itself was totally average. I mean, it was OK. Granted the chicken was all white meat which is great (+1 star). It was kind of small though. I think they gave me the small burrito when I ordered the large (that I paid $10.24 for the $6.99 for).... strike 2. Asked for chips and salsa. Not taco sauce. Chips came out (about 14 in a small bowl) and the owner pointed at the sauces on the table. Was this possibly the extra $3 that appeared on my bill? For 14 chips? If so, then I'm really, really ticked. I'll leave this at 2 stars and I will maybe try again. Sorry guys, but I think everyone is giving this place WAAAAAAAYYYYYYY too much credit. I'll stick to El Burrito Mexicano in Lisle. In fariness I'll go back someday, but only if I can locate that missing $3 and change.
(2)Bibiana A.
Seriously? I have no idea how this place has great reviews. I went with my family for lunch midweek. The place was busy, but we got a table and the server came and took our order. Then it went downhill..... It took 30 minutes to get out food! I understand quality takes time but I saw them cook my tortas sandwich and it looked like pre cooked meat from Tupperware. My sons chicken taco came burnt, he didn't want to eat it. After waiting so long for food, I see my server leaving. WTF? Then I had to cut the line to ask another employee for the check. Shouldn't another server check on us? I understand its a small establishment but focus on your customer. After waiting and asking for it twice, I left with my son and my husband had to wait for the check. Definitely not going back. Sorry Totopos!
(2)Caleb P.
My wife and I decided to drive from Wheaton to check this place out considering all the great reviews. We are avid Mexican food fans, and I personally have grown up around authentic Mexican food in Chicago my whole life. So we sit down and start with chips and guac. The guac was alright, definitely lacked flavor, we both agreed it was good, but was missing something (onions? light jalapenos?). Our waiter then came up to take our dinner order and my wife ordered 2 carne asada tacos- I on the other hand could not make up my mind, everything sounded so good, so I asked the waiter what he suggested. He strongly suggested the steak torta, so I agreed. When we got our food, my wife really enjoyed the 2 tacos and said the tortilla had a good texture (sometimes they can be too crispy or too soggy). I loaded up one half of my torta with their salsa verde (which was exceptionally good), and took my first bite. Overall I thought it was good, but just pretty average. I did notice that there was a tortilla cut in half on my sandwich, which I've never seen before, and felt that was a little unnecessary and made it too bready. The steak itself was tender but had a light breading to it, almost like milanesa, but just not as fried- wasn't expecting that. I did try the salsa roja on the other half, and I must say that it was the best salsa roja I ever had- smokey, spicy, salty... it was great. Overall not a bad little place, I'd go there again if I was in the area, but I'm not so sure I'd make a special trip from Wheaton again. If this place can give more attention to the people dining in (especially because there's only 3 tables in the store), I think I would have given 4 stars.
(3)Chris L.
Sopes done right - my favorite Mexican place around Cemitas are delicious too, recommend getting the authentic option
(5)James D.
Great little spot for awesome and genuine Mexican food. Homemade tamales are awesome and they have the best chips and guacamole. Try everything to see for yourself. Good service and charm in a nice little restaurant. Only a few tables to dine in but a better place to grab tasty food to bring home.
(4)Timothy M.
I got the tacos when I went in. They were disappointing. They were not as good as I was expecting with all the good reviews on here. I will give them another shot to see how they are.
(3)Tina F.
Food is fair: not the best Mexican food I have ever had but a lot better than you get at the larger chain mexican restaurants. The good: salsas are yummy and ingredients are fresh. Horchata was quite good. The bad: Did not like that you have to pay extra for chips and salsa. Felt the woman who waited on us and seemed to be running the place was rude. Food was not as tasty as you find at some of the taquerias in Aurora and the prices were a lot higher. We were a bit shocked when we got the check. You could do a lot worse than Totopos but drive a little farther west and you can find lower prices and more flavorful food.
(3)Jenni E.
Part of this was all my fault for trying something that I had never tried before. However, I did LOVE the badass tamales and the horachata which saved this trip for me and ensured that I will try place again - though I will try tacos or something I know I like. I was looking at the menu and wanted to try this thing (don't remember what it is called - SORRY) that looked like a Mexican burger. It was on a bun, had shredded cheese and onions, avocado and some smoked pepper. I HATED it. Not only was it sort of bland, but the smoked pepper gave it this awful flavor that I just wasn't a fan of. I think I just ordered the wrong thing though and will totally come here and get something that I know I will like. This place is mostly takeout though since there are only three tables inside.
(3)Pascal M.
Finally! I can get a good cemita without having to go to my favorite spot in the city. These ladies rock the house. Homemade tamales on Tuesdays?!?! DAMN GOOD! Their Tortas and Cemitas are worth coming back for. I enjoyed their burrito once too, but it's all about the sandwiches here. Barbacoa and carnitas so far are my favorite proteins they offer. Their salsas taste very authentic and are homemade. I really like the chipolte and verde, both go great on the cemitas and tortas. ' Place is small, great for a quick bite or perfect for some above the line Mexican take out. The women running the show clearly care about their food and their customers. This will likely keep you coming back, cause it's had me in there three times this week! VIVA LA TOTOPOS!!!
(5)Emily K.
Omnomnom. What a hidden gem! It's a tiny little place, but totally wonderful. The staff is super friendly. the prices are awesome and the food is fabulous. They were out of tamales the day I came, but I'll try again soon. Pro tip: They make the tamales on Tuesday.
(5)Zoran O.
This is as good as it gets in the burbs. Solid Mexican food option. Veggie options are good - thats where I am right now in the eating world. Service is a little glitchy - but they are very nice.
(5)Lana C.
Great place. Must go here! Very friendly staff. Excellent guacamole! Food is authentic and priced appropriately.
(5)Emmanuel M.
The food is good, the salsas are delicious and the place is very clean. However, from the business point of view if you are gonna have tables were your costumers are gonna sit down and consume your product, you have to accommodate your costumer at least with a restroom were they can wash their hands and used while they wait for the food, instead of sending you costumers to Burger King, I came in to enjoy some food but the lady who runs the place has no idea of what costumer service is. Costumers are the key to any business, a happy costumer equals a great and successful business. While waiting for my food there also was a guy ordering to go and the lady was being so rude to him, is because of consumers that she is able to have business. She definitely needs to learn business and costumers 101. The lady who runs the place is also rude to her own employees as well. All I'm saying is... Please be nice, smile, make costumers comfortable, and treat your staff with respect.
(2)Avni S.
Hole in the wall little gem.. flippin fantastic people! I just had a veggie tostada - so yummy- keep in mind it's fake meat- and a chicken taco- I wish I had ordered 3 more! My friend got the steak quesadilla and he loved it. He's the one that told about this place! Decor is simple but I am not there for that at all! I am going back soon.. I can't enough of Mexican food anyway! It's a small place and has 3 tables, it seemed like this was the place to carry out at..
(4)Aaron C.
Ordered the Sopes combo which included 2 deep fried based tortillas, a thin layer of beans, a layer of chorizo meat on top of that, lettuce tomato, & sour cream. Really good blend of flavors. Chips with guac on the side was refreshing & so was the horchata drink. Yum!
(4)Johnny T.
Made an excuse to go here after the positive feedback on the page. Its the small stripmall facing Aurora to the north of Jewel. Inside looked clean and new. Service really increased the rating as the lady was a total sweetheart throughout my transaction and she made sure that I knew what I was ordering, explaining a cemita sandwich and offering samples of each of the hot sauces. I got a horchata while waiting, which really came in handy while sampling the hot sauces as they really cleared my sinuses. The taco arabe looked more like an enchilada than a taco as it was long and thin. I'm guessing its lamb or goat meat that had onions strands, very good. The cemita has packed with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, avacado, chipotle pepper and your chosen meat, which I vied for the breaded steak (milanesa) and it fills you up nicely for the $6 something price tag. The burrito was good but not as good as I envisioned. It seemed pretty filler as it had quite a bit of rice inside. I would like to go back and try something else. I recommend trying something else besides the burrito.
(4)Vivian P.
Oh my, hot damn! I have always passed by this place, curious, but never had the balls to walk in. But I finally grew a pair and walked inside. I felt like I was home, the tantalizing smells of bread and salsas couldn't stop a smile appearing onto my face. I went ahead and ordered a breaded steak torta plus horchata. The owner told me that if I were to call 30 minutes ahead she would make me hibiscus water, my favorite type of water!!!! Best owner ever! I just finished up my torta and oh my taste buds were having a blast! The bread was soft, the steak was great, and the horchata is just like my aunts make it! This place is worth your hungry belly, vegetarians welcomed too! There are options for non meat eaters and as it says on their menu, "it's a lifestyle." You will feel welcomed here :)
(5)Jie S.
I was just in this area and craving for a nice Burrito. This was the only Mexican place got 4 stars on the yelp close to route 59 so I decided to give it a try. This is a little cute place but I was disappointed with my pork Burrito to-go. I guess they didn't cut the fat or tendon out of the pork so it was greasy and chewy. There were big chuck of onions mixed with meat which was too much for me. It was salty too. I took about two or three bites and could not convince myself to continue. It is very clean and bright inside with 3 small tables on the side. The lady at the register was very friendly. I might give it another try on other items. No more pork Burrito for sure.
(2)margo f.
If you grew up eating authentic Mexican food, not tex-mex, not am-mex, you will be thrilled with this place! The different salsas that they offer are the real deal and they have a lot of choices. All taste freshly made. This is a small, no frills, family run place...better for carryout than for dining in, but it is absolutely worth a trip. So far, my favorite items includes their steak tacos with queso blanco, onions and cilantro but their beef barbacoa and their pork carnitas are great too, but always with their salsas. These salsas could go head to to head with any of Rick Bayless's restaurants! When you walk in, half the clientele is mexican/american but the other half are those who know and seek out great food even when it is in a small strip mall like Totopos is located. I can't wait to try their other items like the cemitas, tortas and tamales. Whatever you do, ask for the different salsas and sauces, they are over the moon!!!
(5)Oreste G.
Great little surprise! This place it just a tiny little spot at the end of the strip center with a couple tables and an open kitchen. Feels like your Latino mother's kitchen. They make the guacamole to order! It's not fast, but worth the wait.
(4)Tom C.
Today I had a carne asada burrito. It was mediocre and small for the price. It didnt taste bad, but it wasn't very good either. I dont mind paying more for a burrito when it seems higher quality but the fillings were not impressive. The meat was tough and stringy. I moved from Arizona two months ago and i've been trying to find a good burrito since then. I'm going to keep looking.
(2)John D.
Food still rock star solid!! Just 2 changes of recent. 1. Monday & Wednesday Taco days are $1.25 now (no big deal to me). 2. On Tuesday's, tamales are on their menu. If they're as good as everything else, should be awesome. This small but tremendous fast food Mexican place is a worthy stop if you're in the western Naperville area. They earned my 5 stars!!! Congrats on their one year anniversary & hope for many more. Nice to know I was first in line.
(5)Monique J.
Amazing vegetarian choices. Soyrizo, veggie meats and Top notch salsas. Must have an order of "cebollitas" with every meal This place is amazing!
(5)Jen K.
I went shortly after it first opened, so maybe it has become better. But I thought this place was mediocre, as far as presentation and ambiance goes. Even though I really enjoyed my burrito (not greasy at all and tasted very fresh), the service was a little slow and there weren't very many options to choose from. The place was a bit run down. I was surprised at how good my burrito was, given how the place looked. But I guess you can't judge a book by its cover.
(3)Z T.
Live in LA but spent my past summer in the Chicago suburbs. Not surprisingly, I was craving good Mexican food and figured I'd be out of luck in Illinois. Not the case at all. Totopos was fantastic, definitely on par with the authentic Mexican food I've had out in California. I had the 3 taco combo with pork and rice and beans. Buen provecho. The ladies working here were also super friendly, and I had a nice conversation with one of them who welcomed me to the area. Great food and even better people. Definitely returning next time I'm around.
(5)William G.
Tasty. Fresh. The most righteous tortas. Homemade salsas. We hit it Tuesday when they serve tamales. They do no wrong. Except be willing to wait if it's busy. Enough. Don't go there. It's mine. All mine. Ha!
(5)Jen L.
Love this place. My husband and I go here often for their tacos. Their steak tacos are delicious and the customer service is always good. It's a small little place with not much decor, but their food makes up for the lack of tables. I promise!
(5)Krista P.
Eh..could have been better. I had the steak tacos and the steak was pretty bland but I loved the salsa verde which made up for the lack of flavor. The service is pretty slow. I'm going to continue my search for a better place out here in the suburbs!
(3)Michelle H.
The tortas are AMAZING(carne asada). Soft bun, great flavor and freshness. I'm in love!
(5)Peter C.
Great Mexican place. Only a couple of tables and everything is made to order. You can see the ladies working in the kitchen. The tacos are all excellent with fresh made salsa and rice and beans. I usually stop in for lunch.
(4)Lisa L.
Love this place, they have all your standard mexican fare and vegan options! What is there not to to love!?! The owner is so nice and friendly, it is a must to stop for me whenever I go to Naperville. Which isn't often these days. I've actually come out here just to get food ona couple of occasions. Yum! Totally worth a stop the food is delicious!!
(5)Marion B.
They make tamales on Tuesdays. SO good. Do it.
(5)Lauren V.
This food. Is made with love. While you love it, it loves you back. Forever & always.
(5)Sidney F.
Most Excellent! A friend told me about this place and how good their hot sauces were. The sauces are good, i really like the Tomatillo, the prefect amount of spice and sweet. And the food is so fresh. I know that sounds simple, but when you bite into the food, you can taste just how fresh it is. The Cemitas and Tortas are on fresh baked bread that just makes it that much better. Everything that i have tried on the menu has been great. And the lady that runs the place is always so very nice, as well as the others that work with her.
(5)Alan S.
Excellent! So good, so tasty, you won't be disappointed.
(5)Joel C.
The food is very good, the salsas the best. The only downgrade is the restroom, there is none, too bad. How do you even wash your hands !!!
(2)Marcus L.
Awesome little Mexican restaurant. Definitly the best mexican food in Naperville Great unique flavors. Not your typical predictable spices and sauces. Best tamal and horchata I've ever tasted. Both addicting and satisfying.
(4)Venket S.
I always wanted to try out authentic mexican food.But me being a vegetarian it was almost impossible to find a place where they serve authentic mexican food which is also vegetarian. I had to be contend with American -Mexican restaurants. I recently tried this place after reviewing the menu on Yelp. I was pleasantly surprised to find all the items in the menu has a veggie option as well. The owner basically substitutes meat with Soy. The tacos, the burritos are all made fresh from flour. The salsas are delicious. Nothing is pre-made and the taste is a lot better than some of the so called high end Mexican restaurants. The prices are very very affordable. Luv this place. I had driven to this restaurant many times. I regret not checking out the menu before. Better late than never.
(5)Troy H.
Just found out about this place. What a gem! Ordered a Steak Cemitas and Al Pastor Sopes. The owners brought out chips and salsa's while I waited for my food. Salsa's are nothing short of great! Wish they fried their own chips. That being said they were ok. The Cemitas was one of the better ones I have had. The traditional bread they use was the best I have ever had on a Cemitas. The Sopes were good as well. The Sopes came with rice and beans. They were excellent. Great attention to detail. Very clean business. The last reviewer said it well. This place was just like being with family. Wish I could keep this place all to myself, but I hope they take off soon so we don't lose them to the great restaurant grave yard.
(4)Matt M.
Michael Scott jokes aside this is the best meat in town. Excellent quality ingredients, well made salsas. Two things would have made my burrito perfect (other places need 10 or 11). The tortilla could have been a little thinner with more gluten. This one was quite good and likely more healthy than my dream tortillas but I'm trying to be picky. The other thing that would send the burrito over the top would be some fresh cilantro in there. I'll just ask next time. Great place.
(5)Dave G.
I really can't say enough about this place. It has all the makings for a great lunch spot. $1 tacos on Mondays and Wednesdays. Burrito special for $6.50. Excellent salsas (mediocre chips). The service is prompt and friendly. Another vote for the cemitas - it isn't often something I order so I don't have much to compare it to. That said I did find it enjoyable. Seating is limited.
(4)Terry F.
Tonight I had the Burrito Loco (Al Pastor). Just as all of the food here - it was super fresh ( made fresh while I waited) and great tasting. Naperville and Aurora are missing a gem of Mexican food if you haven't been here.
(5)Julia A.
Love all of their food! Authentic, local and fresh. You can tell that the owner puts love into her food and loves what she does.
(5)Matthew M.
This is my fav lunch spot. The food is tasty and authentic and the owner is really sweet and attentive. I've been doing lunch at totopos about once a week since I found it in during the summer of 2011 and so far I haven't had a bad meal. I recommend the cemitas...They're delicious and I only know of a handful of restaurants in the Chicago area that make these.
(5)Bonna M.
Thank you Yelp! We visited this restaurant yesterday with the intention of take out for the family. It isn't a very big place, maybe 3 tables. You can see them cooking if you stand at the register and it smells wonderful! The woman who helped me was very friendly and asked if this was our first time there. I told her it was so she took me through their menu explaining their specialties. We ended up ordering 2 tacos of each meat--al pastor, chicken, barbacoa, chorizo and carne asada. She asked if it is alright to put just cilantro and onion on each (other than the chicken that comes with lettuce & tomato). I told her the more cilantro the better! She also asked which salsa we would like. Since we hadn't been there, I didn't know so she told us to sit down and brought out chips with the three types of salsas. A mild green tomatillo salsa, a smoky medium salsa and a peanut based hot salsa. All three were great..she send us 2 of each for our tacos. I also ordered rice and refried beans. My hubby loved the refried beans which looked like black beans. He said they had a lot of flavor. My daughter liked the rice that had carrots and onions in it. We also ordered Horchata and Jamaica while we were waiting. I really, really liked the horchata. I'd never had it before and it reminded me of Starbucks Cinnamon Dolce except with no coffee in it and a milk consistency. I am already craving it again. We got home and opened up the tacos. They were all wrapped in aluminum and had 2 tortillas around each to prevent tearing. The meat was very fresh, tender and tasty. They all had completely different flavors but were all delicious. I think I preferred the carne asada and the barbacoa over the chicken and the chorizo. The tomatoes on the chicken were really red and perfectly ripened. We will 100% return to Topotos probably many, many times. Their Cemitas looked really great and I can't wait to try them.
(4)Jazmin S.
My husband and I were in the naperville area yesterday and decided to go try totopos restaurant since we love cemitas and we have actually been to puebla so we were excited. Well, according to their website it specifically states that they are open every day. Surprise, they are open everyday EXCEPT SUNDAY!!! Update your website!!!!
(1)Chelsea G.
I love this place. Never had a bad experience here there steak burritos are amazing its chipotle on steroids not greasy decently priced and not to mention the staff is always friendly. I feel the ppl who are complaining are just ppl that wish they were food critics. This place shouldn't have any stars less than 4! In my book they will always be a 5!
(5)James Q.
Best pueblan food in the suburbs! The cemitas are a must.
(5)Michael W.
Their pork tamale was out of this world. Clearly made fresh today. You can tell they take great care with using fresh ingredients. Small place but super friendly staff.
(5)Greg Z.
This place is awesome the food is great and the people and service is excellent. Would have never guess it driving by. They need more space inside if you want to dine in.
(5)Joseph T.
The food here is fantastic. I tried their sopes they were great. Their taco dinners are great especially with the cilantro and onion. The owner went out of her way to make me a taco dinner when I hospitalized last year and was going to open early so my wife could get it for me.
(5)Katherine P.
It is so hard to find a good Mexican place in Naperville! It is so nice to have found one today. I had tacos and my husband had a burrito. They were delicious, fresh, and authentic. It was obvious the owners are really putting forth effort! It says on their menu that they source meat from animals not treated with antibiotics and local produce whenever possible. Clean, well kept and super delicious! We will be back :)
(5)Scott G.
I am always on the lookout for some really great Mexican food in the western burbs. SADLEY this place does not have any! Ordered some steak tacos with flour tortillas and the meat was tough and flavorless, plus they charge an extra .50 cents for the flour tortillas. Their beans are gritty and they nickel and dime you for every extra thing you ask for. So I will continue my search for great Mexican food, but I WILL NOT BE GOING BACK TO TOTOPOS!
(1)Steve J.
I just happened to stumble on this place the other night for a quick taco fixed and was blown away, CEMITAS!!!! looked heavenly, I didn't think I could find one other than downtown Chicago. The meats are fresh and sauces are tasty, great fresh authentic mexican food done well, I'll be back
(5)Al K.
A diamond in the rough...distinctive regional Mexican cuisine not usually found...tastes like nothing you will ever get at a chain. Have had most items and one is better than the next...call ahead for takeout..prep is about 10 minutes.
(5)Brad Z.
Outstanding food again. Black beans with taco plate YUMMY. Will be back for sure soon.
(5)Linda T.
Very nice people and quality fresh ingredients. It's a small place, but great for a take out Mexican place. Especially since there isn't a lot in Naperville. The nice thing is that your food isn't soaked with grease. They buy from local farmers and everything tastes really fresh.
(4)Karen P.
Wow! This restaurant has THE best Mexican food in town!!! After reading the rave reviews at Yelp, my husband and I decided to stop here on a Saturday night for dinner. We are so glad we did. We were immediately impressed: it's a very small place but it had tables available at "prime time" and the restaurant was very clean. The woman who runs the place served as our waitress and answered all of our questions before she took our order.. (She also takes the "to go" orders at the register and was friendly to all.) We both decided to try the chicken sopes dinners which we were unfamiliar with. Because everything is prepared fresh, there was a short ten minute wait while we munched on the thick chips that were brought to our table at no charge with two choices of salsa. When our sopes arrived, they were served on square stoneware white plates and looked fabulous. We took our first bite and both smiled and nodded in agreement: YUM!!! The quality of the meat was excellent and all of the other ingredients tasted fresh and were well-balanced. The dinners included black beans and Mexican rice. I can be a little picky about both but they were delicious, as well. The portion size was perfect; there was just enough to eat that we both felt comfortably full. When it was time to go, we went to the register and happily paid the bill which was less than $15. The beverage choices are either canned pop or bottled water; there are no alcoholic beverages served here. This place has a fast food restaurant feel to it so if you're looking for ambiance and drinks, you'll want to find another place......but if you're hungry and you mostly want great Mexican food, this is your place! We will definitely come back to explore other things on their menu including breakfast items and also to try their homemade flan for dessert. Can't wait!
(5)Eva C.
My husband and I eat her at least once a week and we love this place. I would consider it a different style from most Mexican places that we eat at around here. They are much healthier (depending on what you order) and use better quality meat. I usually order the chicken tacos which is shredded chicken and cooked onions tossed lightly in a tasty red sauce, topped with lettuce and tomatoes. Simply, healthy with lots of flavor and then you can top it with any of their homemade salsas. We also love the steak tacos and pork tacos. Both have tons of flavor and I have yet to ever get chewy or fatty meat. On the other hand, whenever I eat at Chipotle, the steak is ALWAYS fatty and chewy. The beans and rice are always really good too and tasty. But the real winner we have tried here is the huevos rancheros. Eggs cooked in a red sauce served over fried tortillas and rice. Amazing! The sauce they use is really good. The owners are always really nice and friendly and we love coming to get dinner from there.
(5)Rosa C.
Having been lived in Mexico City and Monterrey for more than 10 years, this is the most authentic Mexican food in Naperville. Tacos al pastor, tacos de bistec are my favorites, but the good thing is that they also have sweet Mexican tamales. They are really flexible to prepare your tacos or quesadillas with the ingredients that you want. The service is good, friendly environment and people. Small place, so plan to wait for a table if you arrive in rush hour.
(4)Ashray L.
The best things do come in small packages. Totopos boasts of three tables inside and two small bistro tables outside but its Tacos are phenomenal. Being a vegetarian, I typically am stuck with lettuce, cheese and grilled vegetables at Mexican places but Totopos offers delicious fake meat options. The soy chorizo tacos are pretty good but the soy beef tacos keep dragging me back in! Strongly recommended
(5)Eugene W.
Definitely a takeout place, as there are very few tables. There is also no bathroom. Service was very friendly, and their combos are great. Their tortas (especially Torta Chilanga) and their burritos are delicious, and pretty cheap too. I'll definitely be coming back!
(4)Vlad D.
Authentic, inexpensive, very local place, with great family atmosphere. Proprietors are friendly and work hard to make their customers happy. Tacos are pretty good, and a great deal at around $1. If you eat in, be prepared that your clothes will smell of food afterwards - ventilation could be better!
(4)George D.
Very small to eat with the family (only 3 little tables inside) but big in flavor.. The staff here is very attentive and the place looks clean.
(4)Shannon M.
First of all, how cute is their logo? A tortilla chip in a serape and sombrero? Come on. Ahem. Anyway, we checked out Totopos for a new taco option, and gotta say it is a solid three stars. No frills, only a couple of tables, very nice staff. I wasn't blown over by anything, but everything we ate was uniformly "good." (The least exciting item ended up being the barbacoa taco.) There are some other places in town I would think of for tacos first, but Totopos is a respectable option in the Naperville area. Dip on in and check it out.
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