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    4.0 (59 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Al Pastor Fried Rice
    Madeleine A.

    Came back to this "magical realism" spot to show a friend this gem. This time around we tried the al pastor fried rice which honestly was such a fun appetizer before their prized al pastor tacos. The spot was busy on a Friday night so order the amount of tacos you want on your first go because we all started of with 3 but ended up ordering more & the wait got longer as the place got busier Still worth it!

    Grant A.

    Heard many things about this place on social media. Came in on Sunday got 3 tacos. They were good tacos. Al Pastor with Cilantro, pineapple. They also offer salsa. They were not tiny tacos like street tacos. They also weren't gigantic or massive. Had I known the size beforehand I probably would have ordered 4 or 5. I'm certainly coming back though!!

    What a fish tank
    Sidney Z.

    My #3 son (out of 4) came to Chicago in 2013 to attend college; and never left. He knows more about Chicago in the last 10 minutes than I to know (about Chicago) in 4 years. That being said, when we have a question about the "going ons" in this robust city, he (and his fiancee) are our encyclopedia. My wife and I felt like having a taco dinner last night and our go-to taqueria has always been La Chaparrita; but on a Saturday night the wait to get a seat there could take over an hour. So, they (my son and his fiancee) said, "you have to go to Asian Cuisine Express"? Wait / What? You want us to go to a Asian restaurant to get tacos - YES was their reply; and WOW, did they get that right. This (actually) Chinese / Thai / Japanese restaurant had the best Mexican tacos I've had in years and I was totally shocked. Just the name of this restaurant is such a misnomer it staggered me. It's like going to a Vegan restaurant and getting the best rib-eye steak of your life. We gobbled down: Several Al Pastor - Asada - Lengua - Camorne Tacos all under $3.00 and all unbelievably delicious! And their array of hot sauces were just as good. This place was the Real Deal, taco wise. Just for the hell of it I had to try something Asian, and I did: Al Pastor Fried Rice, and it too, was wonderful. This restaurant was a total "Dive" and we couldn't have been more happy. It was shabby, scruffy, dingy and bare bones; but very clean with amazing service. Asian Cuisine Express here in Little Village, Chicago couldn't have been more of a "Great" surprise for us. We will ABSOLUTELY be back here (and very soon).

    Cher C.

    Pork tacos and pork fried rice were so good and so much flavor. The pickled spicy onions on the table were the perfect addition for some extra spice and crunch.

    Salsas
    Jazmin A.

    My dad brought us in here after seeing the hype on TikTok. We came on a weekday evening and it was pretty crowded but we were able to get the last table available at the time. We were quite hesitant to try tacos at a Chinese spot, but were pleasantly surprised. We got a bunch of appetizers, including the egg rolls, crab Rangoon, buffalo wings and more. Everything was pretty good. Wings and crab Rangoon were a standout for me. We also ordered tacos and Al pastor fried rice. Everything was very flavorful and you could easily see why it's so popular on TikTok and in general. The food tastes good, and there's options for people wanting Chinese or those wanting tacos! Service was a little slow but I attribute it to the fact that it is a small location, they have one server and most tables had larger parties. Good experience and I would definitely return for the tacos again.

    $1.50 - Al Pastor Tacos (Monday Only)

    This place is incredible. Monday has their $1.50 per taco Al Pastor Taco deal and it's phenomenal. Their Agua Fresca selection was robust and the Passionfruit + Limon Pepino (Cucumber Lemon) was delectable. Our server Lucy was very personable, knowledgeable, and funny! There was no wait when we came in at 5:30pm but a line as we left after 6:45pm. Get yourself to Asian Cuisine Express early and on a Monday - you'll be glad that you did.

    Al pastor fried with shrimp additional
    Jim D.

    Upon entering you'll be confused because the place is mostly a Latin family restaurant however this does rank with some of the best fried rice in the city especially when you add the provided red hot sauce. It's giving me Hung Wang vibes definitely which is my fav & tbh this place is just as good if not better. I'll have to indulge in more items one day to offer a solid opinion but so far the fried rice is a hit

    Al pastor taco
    Jose C.

    What exactly are you expecting out of a Chinese restaurant in Little Village? Chinese food? I don't think so...try again. Tacos. Especially their Al pastor tacos. That's the main attraction at this Chinese joint on 31st Street. I will admit, the place is a little run and a bit unorganized. We arrived right at opening, but the place looked closed. The OPEN signed weren't lit up and they still had a sign that said they were closed. I believe the lady thats in charge of all of this was probably running late. We had sat down and one of the cooks took our order. Shorty after a lady came in turned on the open sig, flip the closed sign to open, and brought our food to our table. My wife ordered their General Tso. While it was good, it took the longest to come out and it wasn't anything special about the. I ordered three Al Pastor tacos and one carne asada. The carne asada didn't have much flavor and wouldn't order it again. But the Al pastor tacos are definitely one of the best al pastor tacos in the city. The meat was cooked perfectly and was topped off with a slice of pineapple, cebolla y cilantro. The meat was juicy and very flavorful. They're also a dollar on Mondays, so they're definitely worth checking out. Will definitely be returning.

    Al Pastor Tacos
    Calvin A.

    Al pastor taco Mondays at Asian Cuisine Express is too good of a deal to pass up on. $1.50 per taco is insane for any standards. Dining in, the taco tastes much fresher right off the spit. only gave it 4 stars and not 5 because they're not great and the meat is significantly dry the next day once you refrigerate overnight

    Tilapia Taco, Shrimp Taco, Al Pastor Taco
    Jessica J.

    This is a wonderful restaurant. Really cute and friendly staff, delicious tacos. I ordered the al pastor (so yummy and thinly sliced with yummy pineapples), the shrimp taco (so delicious), and my favorite (the tilapia taco). The tilapia taco was so fresh and perfectly deliciously battered. Seriously some fire tacos, and the salsas that they had on the table were also so wonderful. My favorite was the very green sauce paired with my tacos. I ordered a second round of tacos because of how delicious it was. Wonderful place, highly recommend, and hopefully will be back very soon!

    1 lb al pastor
    Cecilia X.

    I mean they do top notch tacos and good American Chinese food, what else could you want?? as soon as they pulled out the pineapple with the al pastor I knew they meant business. the 1lb al pastor is honestly such an experience but all the tacos are really good. this is a true hole in the wall and the seating reflects that-- there's about 4 tables. the staff is really really friendly!

    Fried oreo
    Tiffany K.

    Omg I got influenced by tikkytokky yet again and it worked!!! Rachel sent me the reel showing the magnificent taco power of Asian cuisine express and long story short I basically cancelled a whole flight for these tacos. So worth it though, they are too cheap and too good, juicy and delicious, we left already fantasizing about the next time we get to go. Got fried Oreos to finish off, bone apple teef

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    Most definitely my to go taco place! I love all their food & never got a dish that i disliked. Overall 10/10

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    Staff is so friendly and attentive! They provide great service and even better food! 10/10 recommend! You must get the al pastor tacos!!!

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    4.6(126 reviews)
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    Tacos de cabeza 10/10 algo de otro mundo! Taco de cabeza…read more10/10 out of this world! Birria 9.5/10 Las tortillas hechas a mano 10/10 Hand made tortillas 10/10 Flan 10/10 100% recomiendo la Birrieria Zaragoza! Calidad y sazón en su punto. I 100% recommend Birrieria Zaragoza! The quality and seasoning are spot on.

    We are so fortunate to have a place like Birrieria Zaragoza in our city. Their customer service has…read morealways been outstanding. They truly go above and beyond to make sure they deliver great customer service. They'll do little things like offer you a free taco of their Birria while you wait for your food. Go to any market in Mexico and they'll treat you the exact same. Unfortunately for them their original Southside location is closed due to a fire but they'll be back hopefully soon! My son and daughter both ordered their Birria Tacos, my wife ordered their Quesabirria tacos and I ordered their Tazon Chico of their carnaza Birria of course. It also came with a side of their handmade tortillas. Everything tasted so fresh and the Birria was very delicious. So much flavor in the consome. Ordering the tazon is definitely they way to go here because you get the meat in the consome. But if you wanted meat only, you have the option of ordering their plato instead. Regardless of what you order here, you won't go wrong. Enjoy!

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    A true taste of Mexico away from Mexico. These tacos were so delicious and authentic and they don't…read moreskimp on the meat. We tried asada, pollo, and al pastor and they were all a hit. The meat is made to order and the salsas are so good. You get a variety of spice levels. Take them to go or eat them in your car! This is an outdoor taco stand so there's no seating available.

    I was winding down my night out with family and we had a major taco craving! We wanted to try…read moresomething new (to us) that would also be open semi late and was not a full blown dine in. We yelped this and made our way over...this is in the neighborhood which means parking is not the easiest so it may possibly be a double parking blinker situation. It's a little tent with a grill and everything is made to order. There was a nice clip of walk ups and he cooks until no more folks roll up...so although Yelp says 11pm...if there are people ...they will be fed! Since it's in the neighborhood definitely want to be cognizant of not being rowdy. I had 2 carne asada steak tacos and a steak quesadilla! Flavors were on point! I ate a taco out of the trunk of my hatchback and had a quarter of the quesadilla...and was stuffed! Took the rest home and had a whole other meal! Fairly quick, tasty, no frills street tacos! Level of sketchy was mild but as in anywhere..when out later, you'll want to be aware of your surroundings.

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    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    6.5 miNear North Side
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    I love that they had an upstairs space with lots of wide tables and seats you can move around. Both…read morefloors have bathrooms and self-serve drink stations. Really awesome space at a crowded downtown location. Foods were served on nice metal holders or disposable/environmentally friendly containers and utensils. The tacos were huge, and I love that they focus on the variety of vegetables on the taco, which is often overlooked at other places. Veggies also make the taco look beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the tikka paneer, the paneer was soft for paneer but firmer than tofu, a really great texture. And the flavor wasn't overpowering. The tikka sauce was light, which I am totally fine with. The chicken quesadilla was also made well and of good value, the kids all really liked it. The salmon was good too but didn't really stand out as much, but appreciate the variety veggies on top! The mexi-Cali shrimp bowl was not bad either, but also didn't stand out much. The shrimp was good but I prefer it cooked even lighter if possible. Flavor was good tho. The rice was long grain, which I prefer, but they do give quite a lot, I ended up having quite a lot leftover. I wish the had a bit more cilantro or other herby mix to increase the depth of flavor, but overall still pretty good. Queso was also really good, thick and creamy, not too salty, but sadly the kids didn't like it as much. Husband also liked the gochujang pork a lot, said it was actually really really good. Overall, we really enjoyed everything we had there. Love that they also had paper towels everywhere. My preferred method of keeping clean haha. Will definitely come back.

    Ordered their tacos online and they were heavenly. Tried their paneer, tofu and cauliflower taco …read more All three of them were amazing. Such great flavor can just come to Chicago just for this specially. Would definitely recommend.

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    I was just randomly walking around the area and the festive music drew me in. Reminded me of the…read morekind of place you might see in a neighborhood in Mexico City, casual, pop up style, no frills and just really good food and friendly hardworking staff. In a way it felt like a makeshift restaurant with an urban warehouse vibe, big colorful signage on the walls, folding chairs and card tables make up the interior. It was very busy, almost every seat taken and the staff was running around taking orders with a smile delivering food and seemed to be having fun too. This is the kind of ENERGY I love!! There is a separate bar for drinks. The juices are freshly made in house, the horchata was highly recommended and apparently always sells out. I might have gotten the last glass of the night, the guy who ordered right after me couldn't get it. My quesoburrias and chicken quesadilla were very filling, and honestly I didn't need to order three, I left overstuffed haha... the waiter says I should try the shrimp tacos and cod next time. (Yelp tip:) He also told me that on Tuesdays from open til close it's BOGO on all tacos but there's always a line. Oh I'm definitely going to be back for this! Might be one of my most enjoyable meals in the city in 2026 so far!

    Tacombi is the place you need to visit to satiate your taco cravings! With a lot of taco options in…read morethe west loop this is the clear winner! The sinaloa shrimp is the best there is and props to the al pastor, seared fish, and carne asada. Excellent esquites and the margarita packs a punch, especially if you dare to get the spicy margarita! The vibes feel like the minute you step out you'll be greeted by the beachside at playa del Carmen! End your meal with their churros for good time.

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    9.5 miRavenswood
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    Authentic and delicious…read more This has been our go-to lunch spot for my co-workers and I, whenever we decide to eat out. I've tried different proteins for the tacos: STEAK, LENGUA (tongue), TRIPA (tripe), PASTOR (pork), and BISTECK. They are all delicious, tender, juicy, well-prepared and well-seasoned. The lime, cilantro, and onions on each taco are fresh and give so much flavors. The rice and beans that come with the entrees are so good as well. Service is always friendly and efficient. The place is neat, the bathroom is clean, and the prices are very reasonable. I will never get tired of coming here to eat. I heard that their margaritas are worth trying too. I'll try those after work hours ;)

    My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read more Restaurant: 48/50 Month tried: August Favorite dish: Burrito, Tacos Picture this: It's moving day and it's hot outside. You've been up since 6 am sweating and lifting heavy boxes. You just paid your movers an excessive amount of money and got yelled at by a neighbor for blocking the alleyway. It's 1 pm and you're HUNGRY and want a DRINK. This was our experience walking into Taqueria Primo Chukis. We ordered some very well-priced margaritas, my husband got tacos and I got a chicken burrito. YUMMMM. Great portions (my burrito was huge), simple yet flavorful recipes, and great service. The house salsas were great as well and actually quite spicy. After inhaling our food in record time and declaring this our favorite restaurant of our new neighborhood, only one question remained - was it actually that good, or were we just starving from our move? Don't worry, we put that to the test! We came back with a group on a perfectly normal day and had a spread of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and flan. Somehow, I think it was even better the second time!! My husband now suggests this spot for any and every meal. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for simple yet delicious mexican food.

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