Love this place. Taco's are so good. Friendly staff.. there green salsa is the bomb.. plus side the butcher department is awesome

They have really Good food, street taco style. Not too much style in terms of presentation, just big portions and flavorful protein. I tend to focus on the steak, carnitas and lengua tacos. They also automatically include avocado in their burritos, which is a nice touch. You may have heard that this taco joint within the grocery store got shut down. For what?? I didn't get sick. I hope it's all of out their systems, by now, because I haven't been back in some time. Orale, walk around the grocery store and you'll see that everything's available for all things necessary for Mexican meals. I personally specialize in making quesadillas and tossing and melting chihuahua cheese on top of nachos. In summary, there's a small parking lot and street parking available. Be careful either way, some people drive without any regard for people's legs. It's a bit crowded around here but the tacos are really worth it. read more

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The worst carnitas I've ever tasted flavorless. I do not recommend ordering carnitas I haven't taste or ordered anything different but definitely not going back to try anything else. read more

Tucked away in the corner of the grocery store there is a little restaurant with delicious food. For just about $30 my family had 3 tacos, a burrito, a tortas, and a horchata. The food came out quickly and was packed with flavor. There's a small seating area and the night we were there, a Saturday, it wasn't hard to get a seat. Everyone was friendly helpful as we ordered. There was a small parking lot as well, making it a convenient place to go! read more

I've been going to the taqueria for over 25 years. I've even gone after a friend got sick and even after the health department shut them down for salmonella poisoning. I continued to support them but it is now the last time I go. The cooks (especially the short man) can be obnoxious when we don't speak Spanish well. I was insulted when the cook had yelled out my order mocking my Spanish. Shame on them for treating a loyal customer so rudely! Never again! read more

I've been going here for over 10yrs. The quality & quantity of the food has diminished while the price has almost doubled. Burritos were $6.99 when I first started eating here... now it's $10.99. read more

I used to eat at the taqueria (before it was shut down for food poisoning) and it was already going downhill over the years. The vegetables and fruit wete also not so fresh, so we no longer shop here. read more

A lot of cities have a "Signature" food or Dish it's famous for: Boston - Clam Chowder San Francisco - Cracked Crab New Orleans - Gumbo or Po Boys Philadelphia - Cheese Steak Hero Chicago - I would have said Deep Dish Pizza - But, I'm getting hammered with some of the best Taco's I've ever had outside of The D.F. (Mexico City). Today at Carniceria Guanajuato I had one each Taco Asada and Caritas and my wife had one each Taco Lengua and Barbacoa. I mean, at $3.00 a Taco, they were huge and they were delicious and they were a full meal. I've now eaten this food in almost every neighborhood in Chicago; and I haven't had a bad one yet. What's that saying? I know what it's saying: "These Taco's are repping this city, Chicago" and Carniceria Guanajuato is an intricate part of that representation. read more

I come here sometimes either after or before visiting the area brewery and or local beer store. Last time I came I got 2 chiccarrones tacos, 2 carnitas tacos and 2 steak tacos. read more

Carniceria Guanajuato - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The most authentic tasting Mexican food in Chicago. Very cheap prices, quick service, and amazing tasting food. I tried a pollo torta and carnita taco. The avocado on the torta was at the perfect ripeness, and the chicken was so flavorful. The food was very filling, and I'd definitely come here again to try more or their items. read more

Carniceria Guanajuato - Pollo Torta and Carnitas Taco - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Underseasoned and chewy asada tacos. The one on Ashland has far superior ones. Service is quick and there's a sit down area as well as parking. read more

Trying to find a "go to" taco spot on the north side. With construction on the Kennedy, as well as lakeshore drive getting out to Carniceria Maribel is not that easy. I tried the carnitas taco and taco de Chicharron. They were good, but the place showed more promise. Everything about the environment said"this will be your new spot. Maybe I have to go back and try the carne Assad or the Al Pastor. The grocery part of the store looked great. Well stocked with anything you would need to make mole or salsa. read more

I am a frequent visitor to Mexico. I've learned over the years what an authentic taco looks like, the ingredients as well as the taste. I've struggled in Chicago to find a taco that reminds me of being in Mexico. I believe I found that place close enough to my home. I will now become a frequent visitor. I ordered two of the traditional steak tacos with onions and cilantro and two chicken tacos with onions and cilantro, homemade salsa on the side, as well as fresh limes. This brought back many fond memories of Mexico . Delicioso! highly recommend checking this place out. Service was quick. I was in and out in 10 minutes. read more

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I got salmonella poisoning from eating at the taqueria, turned out their staff placed raw chicken on top fresh produce! I was out of work for almost 3 weeks!! read more

Tacos!!!! This little grocery store on the corner of Elston & Belmont has some of the most delicious tacos around. They aren't pricey, you can eat right there in the small dining area or take them to go. I live about two steps from Carnicería Guanajuato so it's very convenient for me to pop in for a couple tacos, perhaps grab a few things from the grocery and then zip home to gorge in the privacy of my home in shame. Their parking lot is insanely tiny and this place is always insanely busy so my tip to you is to just avoid the parking lot and find a street spot. You'll find the taco shop inside the grocery, off to to the side. You wait in line to order your tacos & pay, then when they call your numero en español you go up to get your tacos. Carne asada, pollo, lengua - they got all it all and you won't be disappointed! read more

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I've lived in Chicago for over a year now and I've been trying to try as many Mexican taco/burrito places as I can. Each one is slightly different and has something unique. This place happened to be very close to where I was one night, so I figured I'd stop in. I went to the location on the map and was a little confused at first, as the place is actually inside a grocery store. The store itself has a lot of Hispanic groceries. I ordered a steak burrito and a chicken taco, since everything was so cheap (~$10 total). The burrito was good, though it doesn't come with cheese and sour cream unless you specifically request (and pay for) it. This is a downside for me as other places include it and in my opinion those are key ingredients. The chicken taco, however, was awesome. I typically stick to the steak at these places but it was definitely the chicken that I liked most here. I'm sure I'll be back here, and I'll be getting chicken in my burritos/tacos as that's what stood out. In the meantime, I'll probably see what else is nearby for Mexican food, so I have more to compare with. read more

Amazing tacos! Best tacos north of 18th street. Steak or Carnita it's the most difficult choice. Not that they need it but the salsa is lit AF! read more

I had driven by this store a million times but didn't realize there was a little taqueria inside until coming across it on Yelp. I know this is an annoying comment coming from a white person who's never been to Mexico, but walking in here feels like you're stepping out of Chicago and into a little piece of Mexico. It's not just the workers speaking Spanish but most of the customers too. The guy who took my order spoke English but the guy who called out my order number read it in Spanish. Bodes well for good tacos, right? Let me get my main complaint out of the way first. They don't offer chips and salsa in the cafeteria here, nor can you get a side of rice and beans. Just tacos, burritos and tortas -- a la carte. It's kind of a bummer that you can't round out your meal with a side of any kind, but understandable considering this isn't a full-service restaurant. I got three tacos: carne asada, al pastor and carnitas. The tacos came out piping hot and fresh (after a very short wait). The asada and al pastor were first-rate. Very fresh and flavorful. The carnitas was a wild card for me because, other than the obviously inauthentic version at Chipotle, I'd never had carnitas; very few taco places on the north side of Chicago have it on the menu. So I was eager to try it. Unfortunately the carnitas here was very dry in texture, especially compared to the other two tacos. It needed more salsa than the other two. Fortunately, the salsa here is really good. It seemed to be house-made and was a unique mixture of green and red salsas, or somewhere in between. I'm not sure if the dryness of the carnitas was a fluke or what. The flavor was interesting and I'm glad I tried it, but not sure I'd order it again here. Tacos average $3 each which is reasonable considering they are pretty generously sized. Based on reviews here it looks like the tacos used to be cheaper and prices went up recently, but I guess that's true everywhere. The burritos seem to be a much better value as most of them were just over $5. Next time I'll try a burrito (and probably another taco on the side since the burrito is so cheap). I also ordered a horchata to drink which was just ordinary, nothing special. I've had better horchata elsewhere. Overall, not perfect but definitely a worthwhile stop for your taco/burrito fix especially if you're around Avondale. And the Mexican mercado environment is neat, get some groceries while you're here maybe. read more

Carniceria Guanajuato - Tacos came out in a big pile of meat and onion/cilantro but I did eventually separate them lol - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by to pick up a couple items, asked the guy at the deli if they had asadero cheese. Another employee passes by and says, "Quiere asadero el güero." The deli guy laughed and the two shared a smirk, like they were cool. To be sure, it was a fine display of an innate poeticism that surely can't be taught, but what really stood out is that they were a couple of ignorant a$$hats. The owners must have a sense of the kinds of folks they employ, right? There's not getting around the fact that it's pretty off-putting to be subjected to that kind of thing when you're just spending your money somewhere. Anyway, if you're white, go elsewhere. There are plenty of Mexican grocers who will be happy to have your white a$$ business. read more

It doesn't get much better than a lomo taco from this place. Yes there is a taqueria next door, but I'll come here for lomo tacos all day. The marinade is on point and when fresh there is nothing better. Period. read more

Amazing steak tacos Great location at the back of a local grocery store 2.95 for 1 steak taco They have an amazing sweet drink called horchata and it is made from rice so good try it ! They are pretty quick Very friendly They do accept credit and cash Parking is free I dont speak Spanish but I had to know my number as they called it out in Spanish luckily it was 88 so it was a tiny bit easier :) read more

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The taqueria is amazing!!! Best tacos, and tortas I've had ever! The store has delicious salsas, and a good selection of hispanic products.

I'm fairly new to the neighborhood and have been satisfying my taco habit with the large restaurant next door to this place. Little did I know that inside the local Mexican grocery store, off to the back corner, was a legit taco restaurant. This place only serves tacos, tortas, and burritos...but they do it well. The tacos were much larger than the normal, small tortillas that most restaurants sell. These were large tacos, each with 2 soft corn tortillas, packed with delicious carne asada, onions and cilantro. At $3 each, it's no secret this is the real place to get your fix. There's a small counter top to sit and eat. The green salsa was amazing too, just the right about if kick to it. read more

Carniceria Guanajuato - 4 carne asada tacos with cheese - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great tortas! May be packed during lunch hours but definitely worth the wait I will return

You won't have better Al pastor tacos anyplace. It's in the corner of the grocery store but that's what makes the food all the more amazing

Well I give the store 5 stars for its selection of Mexican groceries. The hot food stand I also give 5 stars. Someone told me that the food is incredible so I decided to give that a try. Ordered my mom the Chile Relano taco. It was the size of a mini burrito. Best she's ever had. We got the steak and Al Pastor tacos. Best traditional Al Pastor I've ever had. Traditional because Iztatl Cochina in Jeff Park makes a very unique Al Pastor which I love. Traditionally Carniceria makes the best I've ever had. For the steak I'd rank it as the second best. Taco Max still reigns as the best steak but Carniceria is not a far second. Even after reheating it the next day still tasted very fresh. Usually I'd reheat my tacos the next day and they would come out chewy. This place is located next to Taqueria Traspasada which used to have great steak tacos. Ever since they opened up different locations they are not the same even the Ashland and Chicago Ave location is the same. I think they switched to a new food vendor which the steak is so different. They try and make it like before with the seasonings but the quality is not great anymore. You have the same taste but different steak. So yeah overall Carniceria is my new go to place. read more

Great tacos but they do not honor the soda can purchase at restaurant... .. lol. Other than that n the rajas taco not worth it for me .. All other tacos fully loaded read more

I love this neighborhood grocery store. It's hidden away on the southwest corner of California and Elston, and the best thing about it is the food stand they have inside. The tacos, tortas, and burritos are all no-frills and crazy delicious, but the absolute best they have to offer is the fried pork pieces sitting in the back of the store. Super indulgent and delicious. read more

Carniceria Guanajuato - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Burrito was very tasty. Food and ingredients were very fresh. Order was prepared properly and in a timely manner

Hands down one of the tastiest tacos de lengua in the area. Been coming here with my mama for YEARS. Consistency is masterful.

I'm all about the deal and that's one big steak burrito for $4.04. Unfortunately I'm also all about the horchata and while ok, for almost $2 I'm used to getting 32 oz not 20. Also notice I said the burrito was big, maybe the largest weight to cost ratio I've seen in years, but I didn't say it was great. Like the horchata it was just ok. It was a little too sloppy and maybe a little more gringo than I would expect from a counter in the back of a supermercado. Not great but not bad. Now the salsa is about as ungringo as it gets. Imagine Ralphie from the Simpsons saying "It tastes like burning". Sarachi is as pungent as I can handle and this stuff is about 100k up the scoville scale from my beloved rooster sauce. Ouchie. I was also curious to try a meat option I don't think I've seen on a menu anywhere... mexican beef jerky!?! What what? Right? So I added a taco. I'm not scared. It turns out it wasn't reconstituted dried meat or anything too exoctic. It apparently was the same steak seasoned a little differently. And while delicious, better than the regular steak, I was expecting something totally bizarre so it was a little anticlimactic. The staff was friendly, the counters were clean and the portions were nice. If this was my nearest burrito purveyor I wouldn't be disappointed. It isn't so I won't be a regular but I'll stop in again. read more

The butcher wields his knife like an artist with his brush! I am amazed at how they trim the meat and prepare it for you exactly as you ask for it. Definitely one of the best meat markets I have been to. read more

This is our favorite local grocery store to pick up Mexican items -- they have the best homemade guacamole, fresh salsas and anything and everything you would ever need to make authentic Mexican dishes. On top of that, they also have a little restaurant connected which has the best tacos, burritos and more at a very reasonable price. A must try! read more

Who says you can't find awesome tacos, prepared the way you want at your local grocer : ) Was in the area and was craving some tacos. As you might know by now. I pulled out my phone and jumped on YELP : ) Came across this location which had 4 1/2 stars. I Also seen that one of my fellow Yelper Friends has visited here before. Shout out to Sarah S!, who is also a yelp ambassador. She reviewed this place and also rated it well. And let me tell you she's pretty darn good at finding some good spots to eat. So with that being said, my friend and I decided to head on over to this location and see if it was up to par. Holy moly, the food was delicious. I had the steak tacos, loaded w/everything. The flavor, the freshness of the guacamole, the light char on the steak, The fresh onion and cilantro. This place knows how to hit the spot when it comes to meeting that craving you desire. I would definitely tell you to stop in and grab a taco. Thanks to Yelp and fellow yelpers. We can find good places to grab a bite, such as this one. read more

Best carne asada taste and cut (rivals l'patron). My family has been going to Guanajuato for over 27 years. Their tortas can be your work lunch and dinner leftovers. So good. Happy to see a family owned business serve for so long. Best time to go for fresh tacos: weekdays between 11-3pm. Afterwards your meat can be not as fresh (still really good) read more

OMG I love this spot. I was put on to this spot from a friend about 1 year ago, and literally now is the only Mexican spot I go for tacos, burritos, and tortas! Like litterally the only spot, sure I still go to chipotle every once and a while for there bowls. But every time I was truly authentic Mexican food, there is no other place I go to. (Plus is has apply pay)! This place is amazing for a couple different of reasons, first is the price. Everything is so reasonably priced, you can get a burrito for $6!!! Fully loaded with meat and ingredients! And that's all I need to be full. It's a great spot for me because when I'm deciding on where I want to eat, price is a concern for me because I don't have much money, and this place I get the most bang for my buck. Second, is the quality of the food. (They aren't petty with the avocado!!) You can tell everything is fresh which eat bite. It's coming off straight from the grill, and they heat up your bread or tortillas just right. On the tortas and burritos they hook you up with plenty of avocado! And it's already included in the price! You don't have to pay extra for avocado! But the meat is the real selling point here. Every person I've brought, loves the meat. Steak is my personal favorite, it's so juicy, hot, and favorable! The key is that the location is a grocery store, meat store at the back, and the restaurant. Sooo for the restaurant they get fresh meat every time!!! And that's the selling point for me, the meat is just amazing. read more

Tried 4 tacos here and wasn't really impressed. Traspasada next door is far better. Cecina, Lomo, Tripas, Al Pastor, all were dry and chewy and needed lots of salsa verde (no roja available). Nice that they had the al pastor cooking on a trompo, and honored requests for the crispy bits. Service was friendly and quick. Weekend specials included grasitas/fried pork belly. I came here 7-8 years ago and remember the steak was pretty good, but sadly that wasn't the case last night. The food didn't really agree with me later either, but your mileage may vary. I'll stick to Traspasada from now on. The grocery store is ok for your basic necessities, they do sell a bottled tepache that I like to use in a pork marinade. Also the usual bakery items like conchas, etc. read more

The Taqueria inside is a true diamond in the rough. Carnitas on Sunday are solid. When Hot Doug's has a line out the door you can get some great food for a great price with out the hype. Buen Provecho. . read more

Carniceria Guanajuato - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The torta de asada (steak torta) at Guanajuato #3 is a perfect sandwich. Back before Kuma's, before Urban Belly, before Doug's moved across the river, before Taqueria Trespasada, I worked in this neighborhood. Not having a car, my lunchtime options were limited. Turns out that was a good thing; were it not so, I might never have discovered Guanajuato's. Nondescript looking Mexican grocery store from the outside, Guanajuato #3 sits on California just south of Belmont, right in the hub of the sideways T formed by Hot Doug's, Kuma's, and Urban Belly. It's a true hidden gem, serving up great fresh mexican street food for unbeatable prices unbeknownst to the droves of food lovers flocking to those other yelper faves. Walk in past the registers and make a right around the little wall and you'll find the taco counter. Lunchtime rush at Guanajuato is always lively. During the week the crowd is mostly spanish speaking, with builders and contractors making up a sizable chunk of it (and the occasional guero interloper that knows what's up). On weekends it's more of a mix of tradesmen and families. The tacos de asada are great. Also try the lomo encebollado (steak and onions), the chorizo (spicy sausage), the carnitas (fried pork). They sell a ton of lengua so if you want beef tongue this is the place to get it. The tacos are all about $2/ea and are the best I've had in the city in terms of straight up traditional tacos. Chivo (goat) is available on weekends, but I've never had a chance to try it. I'm sure it's the bomb though, considering that the last bad thing I had at Guanajuato was nothing. Show up early enough (before 10am iirc) and they've got super tasty, super cheap egg tortas and freshly squeezed orange juice to go with it. Now, back to that perfect sandwich. Yes, the tacos are great. Yes, they're up there among the best tacos in town. But Guanajuato's steak torta is what you've gotta try. Served with a thin layer of refried beans spread across lightly fried bread, a generous but not overwhelming helping of nicely seasoned chunks of asada, with super fresh lettuce, avocado, and a smear of slightly funky, delicious mayonaise...add a squirt of hot salsa verde and you'll find yourself a day or 2 later, craving another. It's 4 damn dollars! $4! Get it "para aqui" along with a mexican coke and sit your ass down at the counter so you can eat it before it gets cold. Though they're pretty good to go, too. The consistent high quality of Guanajuato's food, divided by it's price...that's a ratio few restaurants come close to. I'm hesitant to post this on yelp as I'm sure none of the current regulars nor the cooks are eager to have the place overrun by a bunch of guero food perverts, but I mean...to hell with it. A perfect sandwich for $4? People have got to know! Besides, I'm sure the workman like vibe or the overall lack of english being spoken will turn off a lot of y'all, so it's probably safe. Make sure that after you leave Guanajuato, you pass by Kuma's or Doug's to look at the people waiting in line so that you can smirk at them and feel superior. Isn't that part of what yelp is all about? read more

Great cheap food! Awesome, big delicious burritos, tacos and soup. I also love the meat section. When I ate meat I was a huge fan of their Barbacoa de Chavo. for those that say they do not specialize, i do urge you to check out the meat section. The prices are great; dirt cheap plantains and various Mexican food items. Cannot do all your shopping here if you eat primarily American though. I have been sent this correction. It amuses me: I'm sure you meant to type "barbacoa de chivo", Rebekah. "Chavo" means "guy." Might draw an unanticipated clientele. read more