My family loves this place. It looks like any other Mexican fast-food restaurant tucked away in a little strip mall in Niles, but the food quality far exceeds your expectations. The restaurant clearly caters to a Mexican population as they have stuff like "lengua" tacos on their menu. By the way, I highly recommend anything "lengua" related. It's a tender meat that almost tastes like a very tender roast beef. It's become a favorite for both myself and my kids. I recommend experimenting with new things here when you order. You won't be sorry. My kids and I have tried almost everything on the menu and we've never been dissatisfied. The food is inexpensive and better than most Mexican food you'd eat at fancier restaurants. The service has always been great as well - pleasant, friendly, and prompt. read more

If I could give Burrito House 10 stars for it's steak chimichanga, I would!!!! That bundle of unbridled goodness was soooo delicious that I went looking for one at my local taco spot the next day! Unfortunately the spot next to my house did this one no justice. Another unfortunate reality is that live nowhere near Burrito House. Wtf to do?! Visit my friends more often, that's what!! I gotta have me another one, and pron-to... read more

I'm not a big fan of mexican food but I like to eat some good tacos every now and then. I think this place has very good tacos. I was watching them preparing it and I can tell the steak was fresh. This place stays late at night on weekends and is always busy which helps their inventory turn over very quickly and subsequently keep it fresh. Definitely a sold three star restaurant but added one more star for the friendly amigos that works hard over there. read more

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Love this place so much I go there once a week! If I don't get a chance to go, I start going through Burrito House withdrawal..seriously. I used to get a 2 chicken taco dinner on flour tortillas, but now I've been switching it up with the torta if I'm eating there. It's like an open-faced taco with refried beans and a crunchy corn shell. Delicious. Other items I've had or seen friends enjoy: chicken chimichanga, fajitas, steak burrito/taco and ground beef tacos. There rice is always perfectly seasoned and a nice side with the cheese-covered refried beans.Their nachos are out of this world and large enough to split with someone unless you have a hearty appetite. Bueno!!! read more

The first steps you take inside Burrito House might come with some initial hesitations. The restaurant is dimly lit, everyone seems to be speaking spanish, and it appears that the majority of customers are either drunk or on some type of drug. However, this perception comes from the fact that I visited the place around 11:30 at night, which is a time that brings out a different crowd of customers. Aside from the hesitations you might have at first, I encourage you to try it because the food is authentic, filling, and never disappointing. My go to meal is always two steak (carne asada) tacos, as well as a side of nachos. The tacos are loaded with crispy lettuce, juicy tomatoes, shredded cheese, smooth sour cream, as well as delicious hot sauce. I get the nachos with cheese only, and they still never disappoint. The meal costs about $8.00 in total, which is a really good bang for your buck. After I ordered, the meal took 10-15 minutes to make, which is fast given that I was with two other people. Interestingly, the peak times are after dinner from about 9p-2a, so my meal was also made quickly given that there were quite a few other customers. The workers themselves can seem sketchy at first. They have an informal dress code, they wear their hats backwards, and are all stationed in the back of the counter. But if you decide to have a conversation with them, you'll see they turn out to be friendly. Even if you just observe, you realize that they laugh a lot and try to make the most out of working at a mexican restaurant at one o'clock in the morning, and I respect that. The layout of the restaurant itself is small and simple. You walk up to the counter (where all the workers are standing) and place your order. Behind the counter is also where the food is prepared, so it's nice to be able to see that. There is one main area to eat that has tables, which is the area I prefer to sit. There is a smaller area with wooden stools and one table, but I try to avoid that area because it's right next to the two bathrooms. Some minor downsides to the restaurant are the crowd it attracts, the fact that refills aren't free. However, I can live with this because I never need a refill, and the other customers never cause problems. Food prices would probably also be more expensive if refills weren't free. Overall, I enjoy eating at Burrito House. I would give the restaurant 4 out of 5 stars because of the fact that the vibe it gives can throw people off at first. Aside from that, the food is tasty, the service is fast, and the workers are enjoyable. I would definitely recommend a visit. read more

Great take out! There's usually two guys in there taking the orders and making the food, sometimes three... when you call in, they never take your name, but you always get what you ordered when you walk in. I am in love with their burritos, they are SO good, and I'm not normally a burrito eater! My 5 year old thinks they have the best rice in the world! The menu is limited, but for those who grew up Chicago, this is so much like the little Mexican Take-Out places you probably grew up going to or stopped at after you left the bars. The only thing I can really say bad about the Burrito House is that their beans are a little watery, otherwise, I think that their food is definately some of the better Mexican take-out in the area. read more

Quick and easy late night food. As simple as that. Ended up going here around 1 am after a night of drinking. Not just for me, but I got the steak taco, a rellano tostada, and chips and guacamole. The steak taco was bomb. Loved it during the night, and even again in the morning for breakfast. The tostada was meh. Other people liked it, I wasn't too fond of it. The guac was really good but they don't give you enough chips. I'm sure I'll be back some night read more

Best place for late night Mexican food!! Yum! It's right next to Chasers so when the bar closes you can walk over to the Burrito House to satisfy your late night hunger. It's open until 5am on Fridays and Saturdays. read more

It's hard to believe that some of the best Mexican food I have had in Chicago is in Niles. Thanks to one of my friend for bringing me here. Plus, the food is cheap another thing I've come to expect from Mexican food places. I got the two burrito dinner with rice and beans. It was so good and reminded me of the great Mexican food I used to eat on a daily basis in Detroit. The green sauce was also great. It is something I use to judge all Mexican places. If you come here looking for Chipotle or Taco Bell you'll be disappointed because Burrito House is more of an authentic experience. I'm glad they have another location in Chicago so I don't have to travel to Niles everytime I want good and cheap Mexican. read more

Worst place ever.......ordered a steak mailensa torta complete crap....steak burnt, fried in oil that hadn't been changed in weeks.

Wasn't to happy with the food. No flavor to it. It felt like a mush of ingredients piled together with no real flavor. At that price point I would have expected more food, or better food. Was my first time and my last time here. read more

Lived here for over 8 years, always passed by this place. Stopped in and honestly expected to have a sub par meal, but I was pleasantly shocked. It was great! Everything was very flavorful and prepared perfectly! Also it's very affordable, I will definitely be back and loving the hours as I tend to be up really late and everything is usually closed. Feel dumb for being apprehensive to try it before. read more

I was not impressed at all. From the strange crowd that resinates here and the bizarre employees it was a turn off from the start. The eating area inside is tight and sticky. I ordered two tacos one with chorizo and the other with steak. The kitchen is sloppy and right behind the cash register. The food came quick but taco shells were soggy. The juice tripped right through the bag and created a hole with the poor wrapping of the foil. I was hoping the taco would be good after all this trouble. Unfortunately for me it was not the taste was bland and chalky. It was about $5 for two subpar small tacos. I was expecting better even for a late night place they are below average. Not so good read more

Probably the local favorite to compete against Taco Burrito King, there's a good reason this place is so beloved. Having incredibly versatile hours, these folks can give you a burrito for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and breakfast again at 3am if you're feeling it. Quality of the food is very good for a taco joint, with the taste of seasoning that let's you know that these guys aren't your typical cooks. These guys are here to make your taste buds scream: "I will mess you up, son". Seriously, nearly every dish here is fantastic, even the breakfast burrito that they will willingly make for you at midnight. The fish tacos are impeccable and simply cannot be beat; there ain't no comparing. Friendly environment, with mexican music filling the location to really give you that "taco joint" feel. These guys are very generous with pouring in sour cream, salsa, or any pico that you may want. Sometimes, that's a double-edged sword if you don't want too much. If you pay extra for something, you WILL get extra, that is guaranteed. The biggest shortcoming of Burrito House is the subtle decline of quality ingredients. Some meats, such as steak, taste notably more...artificial. The tenderness and burst of tastes has lacked, while prices have gotten a bit more expensive to coincide, unfortunately. Still, the place does well. Oil is fine, and unlike a common issue with many taco joints, this place averts the issue of food lathered in grease. Check it. read more

Hassled to put on a mask while I was sitting at table eating and had roaches crawling on the floor will not be back!

Talk about a hidden gem. This place has the wonderful cantina feel with quick service and amazing food with plenty of it. I ordered the junior burrito thinking I would get a small burrito and also ordered some guacamole because I thought the burrito wasn't going to be enough. Boy was I wrong! The burrito was a meal in itself, and there was enough guacamole for three people. Portions aside the food is absolutely wonderful and definitely worth it if you're shopping in Golf Mill Center or anywhere near Niles. I hear they have a location in Chicago, but I am unaware of the whereabouts. This is on of my spots I frequent for my lunch break. read more

I am basing this off the fact the hours here are amazing for a night owl like me who wants SOMETHING other than McDeaths or whatever on a Friday latenight. Anyway, it is pretty simple; I went on a friday night and it was busy but not crazy. I ordered a Carne Asada Burrito and was glad to see the prices were somewhat reasonable for the area (just moved here and it seems like everything just got really expensive lately)....7 bucks on the nose with ridiculously high taxes. Got my burrito in about 6 mins, and walked out to my car (good parking all hours/safe even for girls late imho) and ofc couldn't wait to dig in. It was juicy... It was big... It was crispy in a good way for a burrito... And it had a decent amount of beef... Sounds great, right? Unfortunately what it didn't have was taste. Not bland....not one dimensional...not a little flat. It had NO TASTE AT ALL. Maybe you'll be drunk when you go and it won't matter- I was young once too. Maybe you just don't really care- I can't identify with you being a fat bastard who likes food... But the place does everything you want from an all nights (or close enough) burrito place except give you flavor. Is that a fatal flaw at 3.25 AM on a Sunday morning/Sat. night, probably not. Is it a reason to avoid this place when other options are available, for me, yes. Happy eating, kids. read more

I was craving some Mexican food and we passed by Burrito House so I decided to give it a try. Now when I think of Mexican food I like it authentic, very. Like only onions and cilantro with beats and plenty of lemons with "salsa verde". I got a King Size Steak Burrito with only onions and cilantro in it. The burritos and tacos come American style with cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream, etc. First of all it took like 20 min or so to make my order. The meat was a little bit over cooked and had no flavor at all. I figured drenching the burrito with the green salsa would give it some spice and flavor....wrong. If your looking for authentic Mexican food I'd suggest going elsewhere. read more

I came here with some fellow compadres expecting to have pizza; boy was I surprised. The authenticity of the tacos I had was quite authentic my second time around. The first experience I had involved cheese on my tacos. All the other food ordered was very good too and no other word represents the food here better than shmackular. If I could I would give this place a 17.5/5 stars and absolutely recommend for all who desire Mexican food at an unreasonable time in the night. Please enjoy my pictures so that you all could understand the immense amazement of this place. read more

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I went to the restaurant and place order and I told manager that can you please clean areas to prepare me food and he told me that we are really busy we can not do it before my order come I did see only few costumers!!!!!!!!! My thing but cut them even though when I told him that I am allergic to meat read more

The burritos are not only delicious , but there also ginormous! The burrito dinner plate is awesome, and so are the chimi-changas. It's open real late and fairly packed. I dislike the florescent lighting...other than that, the resturant is really authentic read more

I gotta say, these burritos have more meat than chipotle's and less guilt than Taco Bell. I order the king steak burrito and it was exactly what you'd expect: steak, cheese, lettuce, and tomato wrapped in a corn tortilla. Overall, it was pretty damn good. Now for the bad news, I was still hungry after eating the "king" sized burrito. You'd need to get an additional side to get you feeling satisfied. Now for the really bad news. The workers don't wear gloves. For duration of my stay, which was 10 minutes, I watched as they touched the cabinets, the cylinders they keep the meat, and their uniforms without washing their hands. This could be a one time occurrence, but I think one is already more than enough times when you're handling food. read more

Good food inexpensive and fast good for carry out tacos and burritos are large also try the nachos eat them there chips get soggy if you do them as a carry out read more

I TRIED - Chorizo Quesadilla (9/10) - Chile Relleno (7/10) - Al Pastor Taco (4/10) - Horchata (9/10) I discovered authentic Mexican food somewhere around my freshman year in high school at a place called Taco Burrito King (or TBK). While my first ever quesadilla was at a Taco Bell in San Jose, CA, getting a steak quesadilla at TBK changed my life forever! Since then, I ventured out and tried new things and new places, but in Chicago, we were always on the lookout for TBK. Sadly, up in the North burbs where I spend a lot of my time these days, there wasn't a TBK to be found without driving. A friend randomly found this place, and told us it was really close to TBK, and boy was he right! Unfortunately, it's been a while since I had a burrito here, and that was sort of our deciding factor of calling this a "TBK Satellite," so I can't review it today, but I'll have it soon enough and update. CHORIZO QUESADILLA I was always a bit reserved about getting chorizo on anything, because when I didn't realize what it was, I got a chorizo burrito at some Mexican place and it was so salty, I just didn't want it ever. Then a friend got this at a bar and it was so good! So now, I try to get it at every Mexican place. Their quesadillas are small, at least relatively. TBK's quesadillas are huge, and that's where I got my education from. These guys' quesadilla tortillas are about the average size you can buy at the grocery store. In other words, about the size of a saucer. The chorizo was cooked perfectly! It still had that little bit of grease and their seasoning was definitely infused with the sausage. Some pieces of it were crispy, and made a world of difference to the texture, plus added a small smoky bonus. The tortilla did a good job of normalizing the super sharp flavors and seasoning, which was great. It was a really good balance, and more chorizo flavor that I've had in a quesadilla. The only small problem was that it didn't have enough cheese, which I think could have made this thing perfect, but even though, it was spectacular! CHILE RELLENO While glancing at the menu, I didn't see this anywhere, except as a taco, and as part of a dinner combo (the quesadilla + chile relleno combo that I got). In any case, in this form, it's a good size poblano. It was meaty and soft, so you could easily fork it. Inside was filled with cheese, and it was actually covered in some orange sauce. I wasn't able to pick out what that sauce was, but whatever it was, thee flavors were very very light. At Los Fernandez, they don't cover it in sauce, so the fried batter sort of adds an extra buttery element which I really liked. 7/10 is nothing to scoff at; it is a very good chile relleno. AL PASTOR TACO Los Fernandez has the best Al Pastor taco. Since I discovered it, I've been on the lookout for a challenger, and no one has come close. Not even King Taco in LA! I ordered it on top of my meal. I of course got onion + cilantro, and honestly, whatever onion they used was actually spicy! To say it "overpowered" would be an understatement. It manhandled that taco completely! Even after brushing a little of the onion off, I really couldn't taste the pork. No flavor, no seasoning, it wasn't sucking the flavor out of the taco, but it just wasn't adding anything...just a protein texture. It wasn't cooked like the chorizo on the quesadilla either, so no smoky bonus. Maybe one day I'll try their tacos again, but I hope this was a fluke, because that onion ruined the whole taco! I couldn't even taste the cilantro! HORCHATA It has the cinnamon, it has the sweetness, and it has the great rice flavor too. It is almost on par with TBK's, believe it or not. But if I was clutching on to both of these horchatas over a cliff and had to decide which one I'd save...I'd pick TBK. HOME AWAY FROM HOME This place is legit! All their food is cooked superbly and is delicious! And yes, lots of Mexican people go here, so you know it's authentic too. While TBK still has my heart in Chicago, Burrito House has my stamp of approval to be TBK's satellite in the North burbs. Stay classy Glenview...er...Niles! read more

I love Burrito House! They have some of the best tacos I have ever had. I am a huge fan of their chicken tacos, but the chiles rellenos taco is fabulous, too. They grill the shells, which makes them extra tasty. Oh, and I highly recommend the horchata. Mmmmm. The restaurant is always clean and the service is friendly. And, they are open really late. Parking is never a problem because they have a fairly lage parking lot. When we first went here, we were a little confused as to what to do with our dirty dishes when we were done eating. Do we clear our own table and put the dishes in the empty bin near the kitchen? This is indeed what you do. We will definitely continue to come here often. It's delicious! read more

Worst burrito i've had in a decade Flakey wrap. Runny sauce. Decent steak Never again will i eat from them... For a excellent burritos time after time Go to El Burrito Tapatio. Addison il Tell em jay sent you!!!! read more

Good portioned food, open late which is a huge plus. Overall would recommend if you are in the area.

This is one of my go-to late night Mexican spots. Service is fast, food is delicious, it's clean inside, and it doesn't hurt the wallet so bad. They have gut-buster sized Horchatas, and I love it. It's great to wash down Lengua tacos. read more

I like their burritos it's spicy I loved loved and nacho Supremes very good little bit fattening

There are very few Mexican food joints in the suburbs and as a frequent visitor of the burbs, this makes me sad. Fortunately, there's Burrito House. I will not go as far as to say that this is my fave (or even close to my fave) Mexican joint. However, I was impressed with the quality of my steak taco. The veggies were fresh, the corn tortilla was soft and fresh, and the steak was well seasoned and tender. What's really impressive is that the taco is so neat and clean - weird...but not in a bad way. The nachos are just ok - it seems like they poured a soupy Mexican concoction on top of the chips - maybe it's b/c of the type of melted cheese they use? It grossed me out a bit but my friends love it. read more

IT IS OPEN! AND BIGGER THAN EVER! Great Quick Mexican food, I recommend a "California" burrito, similar ingredients as the Chiplote, but real Mexican. read more

Great middle of night food run. There is a popular local bar next door so this place gets a tom of traffic 12-3AM. Decent food. Relatively fast. Cheap. Not a fancy restaurant or anything like that but has a seating area. read more

Quick service, reasonable prices, ok food. Really liked the carnitas and lengua tacos. Burritos, well not so much. I ordered to go, and it was a 5minute drive home. When I finally was able to sit down and eat, the burrito was just so soggy (it was about 15minutes from the time I got my food). Big plus is that they are open til 2am on weeknights and 5am on weekends. Good alternative to mcdonalds for a late night bite. read more

We like it. It's cheap and it's pretty good. No more chipotle for me for sure. We always get the pico chicken or beef over rice. However drink refill is at $.75 which is steep. So can't do much ice in your drink then. read more

I have been going to burrito house for two years now. I probably go twice a week. I love the food and staff. They make your food fast!

Has probably the best Mexican Nachos I've ever had. Other than that everything is sub par or crappy. Torts was the worst I've ever had in my life. Stay away. Burritos and tacos are subpar and greasy. read more

Just saw this place driving by and decided to give it a whirl. They did a great good and super fast at 7:30pm on a Monday. It was a little cool in the restaurant but it's clean and the tile work makes it feel like Mexico. I had a steak burrito I thought it should be a just a little bigger and I like a little more seasoning but it was fast hot n fresh. My family had a taco dinner and didn't love the steak they left some on their plate. Horchata is delicious and the fresh Guacamole was not the greatest of ever had but delicious. read more

Soooooooooo good! I live for the fish tacos... I'd post a picture but I always devour them before I can. My kids love there French fries and burritos read more

First time I went there was about a month ago, and let me say I was pleasantly surprised at how yummy my torta (chicken) turned out to be! Texture: Although I am not a huge carnivore, I really enjoyed the tenderness of the chicken mixed with the crunch of the vegetables. The best part for me was the torts bun that they used - they toasted the outside so it had a nice crispy outside layer upon biting and then the soft inside (I'm a huge carb-lover). Taste: The flavors were not a huge kick in the face (I just ordered as is), but the sauce that they put on it was fabulous with chicken. I believe it was supposed to be a hot sauce, but had no spiciness factor for me whatsoever. Next time, I will make sure to ask for a little extra hot sauce. (With an order you get one extra thing of hot sauce - says a sign at the counter). I've never been a huge Burrito fan, but I am willing to give it a try the next time I go since quite a few reviews said hat the burritos were good. Few notes: - Parking lot is small and it's located on a funky corner, but there are usually spots during the day on the weekends. - Make sure you say torta clearly or else they might think you said taco... read more

One of the best burrito In Chicago. Fast service. Food is hot and fresh. Fast and Friendly staff. I recommend this place for good Mexican food and they are open late. read more