Of all of the food I ate during my visit to Chicago, this was my favorite meal. I had two carne asada tacos with cilantro, onion, and lime. Nothing fancy, but they were amazing. read more

Huge portions and great quality. This place is great for some authentic meal and you can't beat the price. The food was quick and came out within minutes to our table. Skip Chipotle for your last minute dinner, come here instead! read more

Allende Restaurant - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Trash. $15 burrito... garbage! Must be relatives, owner, or employees writing these reviews. Don't recommend and won't try again. The cashier was cute though. No joke when I say Taco Bell would be a better option. read more

Look, Allende is a simple no frills establishment. The food is solid, the prices are cheap, and there's really not much else about it. It wasn't crowded at all while people were waiting forever down the street, so all things considered this is a great place to stop by. read more

Allende Restaurant - Huevo con Chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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No frills restaurant with very good food. Usually we get chips and guacamole with torta.

Best late night eat I've had in a WHILE. Their beans are better than my abuelita's, sorry not sorry gma.

Came here after Lollapalooza on a Saturday night. Perfect late night grub. I ordered a combo burrito with chicken and skirt steak and it was both MASSIVE and delicious. The person who served me forgot about the horchata I ordered but other than that everything was very good read more

The steak tacos are seasoned to perfection!!!! As well as the chicken tacos. The sauce that is given with the order is very good and flavorful. Beware as it is spicy but I love the spice!!! read more

Best steak burrito in all the land (close second is Pasadita) and the friendliest staff. A gem in Chicago.

I would give 5 star for the service but the food was just so so . It was a very cold day in Chicago and my favorite XI an dynasty that I usually go after massage had shut their doors:( Upon passing here to go to kizumi sushi last time with my bestie, she said that this was where she ate a lot while attending Lincoln park high school. I ordered the beef tongue and skirt steak taco which was served to me with a Large marinated pepper. The lady there was very nice :) read more

Love this place, love the folks that work here. Waited far too long to write this review. The hot sauce that comes with my tacos is "burn the tongue out of your face" hot to me, which is why I typically order extra. Always remember my order, always super friendly and overall, a great neighborhood Mexican spot. Keep doing you Allende. read more

Fairly decent taco spot in an area of Chicago where the Mexican cuisine is somewhat lacking. Other than Cilantro on Lincoln and Orchard, finding a good burrito and/or taco's is a bit of a challenge if you're in the Lincoln Park are. However, Allende is fairly good for what it is. The lady at the front register is always very friendly and the portions for the price are very reasonable. I usually got either the steak taco dinner with rice and beans or a burrito. The steak is well seasoned and they definitely give you a lot of it in either form. My only complaint is that they don't really have salsa's. They just have this one hot sauce that's ok, but I usually like a green salsa to accompany my tacos/burrito. Despite my one gripe, I would still recommend. read more

Unfortunately I did not have a tasty burrito. Place does have 4 red stars but they did not earn them from me. I ordered a chicken burrito. I felt it was tasteless and filled mostly with lettuce. Chicken was not that hot, the chef pulled from a container in the fridge, I've had hotter burritos from Chipotle. I will not return. read more

Great late night food spot. Nachos are fantastic, Maria always does a great job taking care of my table. read more

Allende Restaurant - Steak Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As a teenager who attended and graduated (Class of 1999) from Lincoln Park High school this Allende wasn't my Allende of choice! My friends and I would walk the two extra blocks to go to the other Allende off Halsted. (See my Yelp review for that particular Allende) That one was the best one back in the day. Heck it was delicious for years until recently which brought me here. I had not eaten here in twenty years before last year. The tables have turned Chile! They are poppin up in here(insert Nelly's hot in here)! So I came here last week and got my food to go for my mom and I. I ordered my usual "taco place" order. Steak nachos with everything on it, extra cheese and extra sour cream, a side of rice and guacamole and chips. My mom just got the steak nachos. We also had one 7up, a bottle water and I ordered two extra little (2oz) cups of hot salsa. Our total was $34 and some change. We were in a rush and tried to wait and eat it later but we busted it open in the car baby!!!! It was sooooo damn good and the portion was massive as hell...The cheese was perfectly melted, the steak was the two t's (tasty and tender), the chips were nice and crispy. So gooood! The rice is a plain Mexican rice that's lightly flavored and a good side with your nachos. The guacamole was fresh, thick, flavorful and nicely salted with a nice hint of lime. The salsa isn't your typical salsa it's more of a thicker hot sauce consistency nice and spicy. Get an extra one!! I highly recommend this Allende!! Parking is very tight but still go get some! read more

Allende Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Go to for burritos in Lincoln Park. Nothing fancy at all but really good food. Service is friendly and the owners seem to be very nice people. read more

As a young person I would typically frequent allendes after midnight, as an adult I happily stop here to pick up some lunch. The lingua tacos are fantastic and the Guac is great. read more

I'm a sucker for a hole-in-the-wall Mexican food spot, and Allende is a place I live close to that I quite frankly need to take advantage of more often. I went here on Labor Day with my boyfriend for some lunch, and no one was inside except for a chef and a woman at the cash register. I ordered an el pastor tostada, and added on some rice and beans. My boyfriend got a skirt steak burrito. The woman at the register said since we were eating in-house, that we could go sit at a table and pay when we're finished. I like that they sell tostadas and tacos in single portions, because I know that I typically can only finish one tostada, even though they're SO good. After I was finished with my tostada, rice, and beans, I felt just the perfect amount of full, and not overwhelmed or like I needed to take a box home. My boyfriend finished his burrito easily as well, and was satisfied with the amount of food on his plate. The woman behind the register was very nice, too, which is always a nice touch to any business! I can't wait to come back, and next time I'm going to try their horchata. read more

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One of the few Mexican restaurants I have been to in Chicago.....It was amazing! Its a small restaurant with limited seating, but don't let that discourage you from the food! I ordered their breakfast burrito and it was delicious! Fixed with all the trimmings including, sausage, beans, cheese, sour cream, Lettice, and hot sauce! One of the best burritos I have had so far! Plus they are right next to Oz Park where you can take a walk after filling up your belly! I would definitely come back here again! Especially when I love anything "South of the border" ;) read more

I am giving Allende five stars because they consistently deliver quality authentic Mexican food for a very reasonable price. I have been to other so-called Mexican restaurants that don't deliver half the quality that Allende does. It is a small, simple restaurant run by a family that has been there since I started going around 20 years ago. We normally get chorizo and eggs, tostadas or tacos al pastor or with carne asada. All are delicious. The guacamole is tasty and the only thing I've had that I won't get again is the horchata -- too sweet (although I have yet to find a restaurant that serves good horchata) It makes me mad when I see restaurants in other places that claim to serve authentic Mexican food and then charge top dollar for average, watered down Mexican food. Allende is real Mexican food, run by people who have put everything they have into deliver delicious authentic Mexican food. read more

Allende is right around the corner from my house and open late, which are probably the 2 main reasons I'm a fan. I love being able to come home after a late night out and grab a tasty burrito. Allende serves all of the standard Mexican staples and serves breakfast too. I've had the veggie burrito, quesadilla and the nachos and all have been very good. Their prices are also really reasonable too, which is an added bonus. The only real negative about this place is the "salsa" they rightfully call hot sauce because (1) it is quite hot and (2) it has more of a thick ketchup consistency, than a chunky salsa, which I prefer (if I grab my food to go I usually use my own salsa at home). Note: Skip the cheese fries, it's just chihuaha cheese melted over fries. So not worth the price! read more

There are two locations of Allende within like a 5min walk of each other on Lincoln Ave. Not sure if/how they're related. This one is near the Lincoln/Fullerton/Halsted intersection, and I can't speak for the other one. I can't deny it would make awesome cheap drunk food, but I have definitely only eaten here sober, during daylight hours, chosen it over other restaurants that are still open... And it's delicious. If I'm starving and need food asap, I'd love nothing more than a giant burrito from Allende. Al pastor or carne asada with everything. For like ~$5. Stuffed. Rice and beans, pretty standard. The only thing I wouldn't get again is their lengua... a bit dry and flavorless, and it's easy to find better versions at similar restaurants. Personally, I'd rather take out than eat here. The ambiance is very hole in the wall. Booth seats, but most are so close to the backroom that it smells like wet mop/cleaning supplies/dirty mop bucket - not smells you'd want to inhale along with your food. But the food is super yums and a great value. read more

THERE'S A THIEF AT YOUR REGISTER.... Customer service skill are lacking with the cashier at this place. So are math skills or maybe she was trying to pad her pockets. I askes for price of flour shells she said they were .20 cent per shell Once at the register the price jumped to .25 per shell. I ordered 4 tacos, she said the additional cost to add flour is $1.81 I swear I thought 4x25 equals $1 tax is not an entire dollar more. Be carefull nasty attitude when I corrected her and asked to speak with manager or owner. She refused to give me any information but was willing to steal my money. THIEF AT THE REGISTER!!!!!!! read more

The burrito I had here was just OK. I've had much better veggie burritos as other places around town, such as Angela's on Clark. These guys use all the ingredients I like... but I don't know somehow it just didn't pack the flavor I expected. They also didn't give me any chips and salsa even though I ate there. They were supposed to, right? Well good thing is another one down... only a bazillion more places to try. read more

There are plenty of reviews attesting Allende's deliciousness. Rather than another similar review, I'm going to leave you with a haiku: Mexican done right Flautas crispy yet tender Hot sauce wicked good Enjoy! read more

If you are a taco lover, Allende has some of the best in town. I usually get the steak tacos with lettuce, tomato, onion and cilantro. I have had the steak burrito twice as well. I always get chips and salsa on the side. The dipping salsa is also good on the tacos. From what I know, these are made to order as well. read more

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Is it authentic? I dunno. Is it tasty? Yes. We've been a few times since moving into the neighborhood and we like it. It's priced reasonably and is much better than Taco Bell and lots of other taco joints I've been to. Downside. I hate the way it smells. My daughter says it smells clean. I think it smells like someone is cleaning with dirty mop water. read more

Pro's: -Convenient hours -Food is made fresh when you order it (and fast!) -The horchata is delicious Con's: -None of the food I ordered has ever been that great -They won't make some modifications to the menu items (Why can't I have a burrito with chorizo if you have burritos and chorizo??) read more

Allende Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Drove in to Chicago, got in when most things were closed and we were HUNGRY! This was open so ate! Ordered the enchilada platter at 11 PM. Food was really good but could have been warmer...was fresh but warmed by microwave. Thoughtful fresh sliced avacado and tomato at that hour ! People VERY friendly!! Filled our hungry bellies Would recommend for sure. read more

i love the carne asada tortas here. they cook the meat just right, the bread is perfectly, impossibly crispy & simultaneously soft. maria, the gal who takes your order, somehow remembers our preferences even though we're not 'regulars'. late night after a show at lincoln hall or otherwise, i crave tortas & tacos from allende. there's a reason why this place is often full of patrons! read more

My favorite Mex good in Chicago. I highly recommend Tacos al Pastor (BBQ pork) and beef quesadillas! People there is very nice too , good vibes read more

Allende Restaurant - Tacos al pastor , excellent. Quesadillas with beef are awesome too. Great place, great price and people is very kind too - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delightful breakfast. Best heuvos rancheros ever! Great heuvos Mexicana too. And great service. Will we go back? You bet!

Excellent food, I'm a local and I've been to countless Mexican places in the city and this place is among the best food for the money. Not a lot of ambience as it's a quick and simple place but it's always clean and tidy. Their salsa is fantastic and all of the food that I've had has been very good. Very much will go again. read more

Allende Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Food was good, I asked for carne Asada fries; which the establishment does not offer on menu ; they said they could not make them ; when I asked for cheese fries with and add carne asada they also declined ; I was willing to pay more for the extra meat they said if it's not on the menu they would not be able to make it ; I feel like an establishment like this would be able to tweek a menu to the customers needed but I guess not ; I ended up settling on the Beef quesadilla which was REALLY good; I'm giving 3 stars because they could have easily made Simple accommodations to the menu to satisfy me. Knowing they had All the product in the kitchen to make what I asked for. I'll stop by in a few months ; hopefully they can make carne Asada fries fit on their menu!!! read more

1. Vegetarians beware...there is nothing good for you to eat here. The veggie options don't actually have any vegetables in them, just rice and beans! And the rice is not yummy. Sadness. 2. We were charged for the chip and salsa, which wouldn't have been bad if I wasn't expecting them to be free per yelp reviews or if the salsa was actually good, but it wasn't. No heat to it at all. 3. They never brought our drinks. And we were the only ones in the restaurant. Plus side I was told the chicken torta is tasty. Not coming back here, neither should you. read more

Wow, I work at Max Bar and frequently visit here after work on the weekends and the staff is great and food is decent but I went in there today and ordered... The girl working there who has red hair and piercings was super rude, on her phone the whole time swearing and acting non professional while taking my order. She repeated my order then still made a mistake. I asked for the missing item and told her I would pay and she said I needed to spend 5$ to use my card. I told her it was her mistake and she said too bad with tons of attitude.. Never once apoligized! Seriously? Tommy read more

They don't grill onions (WTF?), and there veggie selection taps out at guac, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, beans and rice. - Get some greens and grill 'em! Also a little dingy inside. read more

Whats that? You're so inebriated you can barely walk, but that won't stop you from drunk eating at 2:30 AM? Stumble into Allende! They patiently let you try to use your high school Spanish to order (They speak English, you're just being a drunken tool) and when the food arrives you are so excited you could cry- and you might. Allende is one of those "walk home while eating a taco in shame" places, but the food is well worth the shame. Try the chicken nachos, Sho nuff. read more

Back open! But the food was so disappointing. I've been coming to this location specifically for 10 years and I'm so disappointed in how my food tasted today. Ordered nachos and tacos. The nachos were stale, refried beans were pretty gross and poopy looking. The tacos were just...ok. Hope it gets better. read more

Not only do the kind employees make a trip to Allende a pleasant experience, the food can speak for itself. Between its fresh ingredients and well portioned and priced options, Allende is a great option for quick affordable Mexican food. My personal favorite are the carne asada tacos with a side of guacamole and chips. Add a little bit of their infamous spicy salsa and you have got yourself the perfect combination of meat and spices! read more