[[HIGHLIGHT]]Half grocery store, half restaurant, Carnicerias Guanajuato sits just north of the chaos at Division and Ashland.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's the simpler places like this that remind me why I love going out to eat in the first place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Chicago food scene is always evolving with new restaurants opening every week but I think it's spots like this that hold the city's character and they deserve to be celebrated just as much as the new.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not busy at all on a Friday night and we were able to find seating easily.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service is as expected as you order at the front and then pick up your order at the counter when it's done. Carne Asada Burrito: Carne asada, beans, lettuce, onion, avocado - added cheese. There's so much meat in this thing you need a fork just to keep up. read more

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Good food for the price. ~$4 per taco. I had a steak taco and a chorizo taco. Both are decent. People there are very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute decorations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Steak taco and chorizo taco - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review is for the taqueria...had a mediocre experience recently when I went with my kids which affected this 3 star review 1. the meat in the taco was cold, had to ask them to remake it 2. both horchata and jamaicas water were mid jamaica way too tart 3. only basic green sauce offerred....you're a Mexican restaurant (Im Mexican) what happened with the red, molcajere sauce? 4. tacos were OKAY but nothing to write home about...they were decent in taste the only reason Im giving them 3 stars is because they do add meat to the tacos read more

There is a great Mexican deli inside this supermarket that has amazing street tacos! This place was busy but the food came out quickly and it looked like the turnaround was quick so you should have a place to sit if wanted. Very authentic food at a reasonable price. read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Part of the menu and dining area - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Order the chicken unless you like well done steak. The food is super affordable and the portions are large hearty. I'm a regular the tacos have like double portion of meat. The service is a little slow but worth the wait. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They're chairs and tables for dining in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Steak Asada Burrito - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The best prices for all your meat and vegetables. Also the few places that have an inside taqueria, my favorite the carnitas burrito. It's the most beautiful burrito and it's a healthy version of less greasy meat but substitutes the rice and beans for lettuce. It's a good filling. I'm here often after long days at work and stop here for an early dinner. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of space to chill and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Amazing Carnitas Tacos with lettuce stuffing - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We went to the other Carnicerias Guanajuato on Damen by Fullerton and had really good experiences and we saw this location on Yelp too so we thought, let's give them a try. Similarly, the protein choices are very good. The carnitas is really meaty, it comes with big chunks of pork. It reminded me of Tomas y Tumbras (located in the LA food court). The carne asada, lengua and cecina (beef jerky) all met my requirements for a beefy experience. They have different salsas, I believe red and green, I would try both. One thing I noticed and this is very noteworthy, is that the other location automatically adds avocado to your steak burrito whereas here, it's missing. Now I'm not shaken to the core like Michelle O'bama but that compels me to go to the other location. On the other hand, this location has a nicer dining atmosphere with the eating area being bigger, homey Mexican decorations and being surrounded by Mexican families, makes you feel like, like....like you're in Mexico. And I like that because it adds to the overall experience. I'll come back for sure, Hasta Luego!! read more

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Overall Thoughts: Carnicerias Guanajuato is a nice Mexican grocery store in the Wicker area with a little restaurant tucked in the back. It carries a solid range of Mexican staples, brands, snacks, and ingredients, and the staff are really kind and friendly. The restaurant is counter-serve with a well-sized seating area, and had a wide variety of meat options, from ox tongue tacos to beef jerky tortas to chorizo burritos. (However, the vegetarian options were a bit lacking in creativity / depth). By the time I went at ~6:30pm though, they were out of both ox tongue and beef jerky, so I'll have to go earlier next time to try those. The prices are reasonable and affordable in both the restaurant and store, and you can use either cash or card. Food I tried: - Lomo Encebollado Torta (4/5): The torta bread was a little stale / not super fresh, but the meat was good and flavorful. Especially for the price (~$8), it was a very solid meal. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.6/5 Food: 4/5 Ambience: 4.4/5 Service: 4.8/5 Overall Value: 4.4/5 read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Lomo Encebollado Tortas - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great steak tacos and carnitas! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quick and affordable, but it does get really busy at lunch especially on the weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good selection of beers and snacks! Very friendly! read more

Love this taco joint tucked inside the grocery store. Fair prices and pretty tasty tacos, plus I also recommend the fresh juices (papaya is my go-to). Friendly and fast service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A few tables as well, though most people seem to take the food to-go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The grocery store has lots of your basic Mexican staples, really nice to have in the neighborhood. There's also a small parking lot right outside. It's also about a 10 minute or less walk from the Division Blue Line stop. read more

My go to spot when i am in the area Food never disappoints Service is okay can't complain read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Asada(Steak) tacos - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love coming here on the weekends to pick up their rotisserie chicken! It's always fresh and juicy, all dark meat (thighs and drumsticks) and has delicious seasoning on it. I usually come pick it up in the morning about an hour after they open. There is usually a line in the back near the dairy section. On weekends they also sell menudo, carnitas, chicharrones, and other meats (possibly barbacoa/carne asada). I believe the bulk cooked meats are only available or at least made fresh on the weekends. Parking is easy since they have their own parking lot and plenty of street parking nearby. Public transit is easy too since it's close to the blue line and 8 bus stop on Ashland. read more

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Carnicerias Guanajuato is a hidden gem that needs to be tried by the masses! The hot sauce selection is by far superior than any other place I have searched for hot sauces. The burrito and taco selection at the small restraunt inside is worth every bite and penny. And when you see them cutting up fresh cilantro it is a sight be see! read more

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Takes credit card Located inside the grocery store Lots of Latin locals come by to get lunch. They are large size tacos, but the prices are higher than I would've liked. Compared to tacos in Southern California, the taste and flavor isn't as good. lengua taco ($4.99)- large portion. Soft lengua meat. Flavor could improve. Carnitas taco ($3.49)- large portion. Meat was soft. Could be seasoned more. Chorizo taco ($3.49)- smaller amount of meat. Carne Asada taco (3.79)- meat was on the dryer side read more

The food here is pretty good. It tastes delicious and authentic. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is lovely as they do get busy so the customer service is just about getting the food out, the cashier was cordial and the cooks got you what you asked for but other than that they don't really care for what you have to say as they are hyper focused on their cooking which I can't really blame them for.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They give complementary salsas, chiles, lime and to go boxes. Highly recommend for anyone who lives or is visiting Chicago. The store itself is ok, not such great produce choices and some of the cookies I got were stale. Good prices overall tho. read more

This is a solid neighborhood gem for tacos, burritos, torta and more! I really don't think you can find better tacos at the affordable price they offer here, good quality & portion to begin with. I usually go for the carne asada and pollo tacos with horchata (if it is not sold out!)! There is a cute dining/sitting area inside, and grabbing a couple things in the grocery store after you eat can be a fun thing to do as well. read more

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Both the cafeteria and the grocery store are great. The tacos are so good and the service is always super fast. The grocery also has some stuff that the jewel down the street does not stock! A few months ago, I left my wallet here by accident and the staff members tracked me down to return it, which was so above and beyond. I was so grateful. Really good people, always so friendly. read more

Honestly, great tacos. Great flavor. Best hole in the wall and you can even get cooked pork in the back in bulk. 10/10. The lengua tacos are THE BEST. Steak tacos are second as well. The day I went they didn't have Barbacoa or fried steak tacos that day but I will go in another day to try them. Big portions as well. Three filled me up really nice. read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Lengua and steak tacos - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here way back before it got super popular but glad to say the quality of food and service is still consistent. They have a nice open seating area within the grocery store that can definitely get busy on the weekends. There was a bit of a line but staff were super friendly and the food out came very quickly. Was very pleased with the amount of food for the price of each item. This is a great go to place for tacos in the area and have some time to potentially deal with a little crowd read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Asada Tortas - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great burritos. Lots of meat and they have avocados. Also is a supermarket. Good value

Amazinggg tacos. Chicken and steak tacos were my favorite. Chorizo and pork just ok not mind blowing. 1 taco is the size of 2. Great authentic food at a great price. Will be back!! read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Loaded! Front steak and chicken. Back chorizo and pork - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is great, excellent tortas and tacos. The staff is very friendly. They also always have a variety of products in the supermarket.

A hidden gem in wicker park ( well, not so hidden since it's right on Ashland Ave) but I never knew about the restaurant inside. These are, by far..... THE BEST TACOS in the city! We love the chicken but the barbacoa is incredible. You know it's going to be great when there's a line at 10am in the morning! Def stop in and get your taco fix on. You will not be disappointed. read more

this place has the best torta ever hands down bar none please frequent here now thank you

5 tacos & no sauce or limes after I said in my order to make sure there is lines n extra green sauce got my food & no napkins , limes or green sauce smh read more

Best tacos you can find. Incredibly nice staff. A regular dining spot for us during the week

Came here growing up throughout the 90's and 2000's. Still hits the spot every time, the tacos are definitely great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was remodeled some time ago, very popular with locals coming through.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Same great flavors with the same grill that's well seasoned. Lengua tacos and asada tacos is what I ordered, definitely a lot of meat compared to other spots. Great green salsa and horchata as well. Service is quick and friendly, I'll be back when I'm in the area. read more

Man this place was a hidden gem. In my stay in Chicago I was lucky to have this place around the corner from my Airbnb. It serves as the perfect epicenter for Mexican culture. From Mexican cola to imported snacks to fresh tacos, this place has it all. I ordered an authentic carne asada torta (con todo), and it was delicious. The freshest ingredients really made the sandwich great. The photo won't do it justice but you have to try it yourself. read more

This place is honestly my favorite Mexican grocery store in the city and on top of that they also have the best tacos and horchata. Make sure to go on the weekends to try their barbacoa. They also have the best fried chicharrones and grasitas! read more

Great grocery, terrible old steak tacos (they prob use the meat going bad for the tacos from the store) 2/10 on the carne asada tacos.

Great food inside of their little taqueria! The tortas are massive and come at a great price compared to some other places nearby! My husband and I have been ordering here like once a week lately! Lol read more

One of the best tortas in the city. Great place to pick up meats when you're grilling out. Inside the grocery store you'll find all kinds of Mexican snacks, spices, etc. read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best tacos, burritos, and tortas that are in the neighborhood. Cheap, authentic, and a nice seating area. Only two types of salsa (both flavorful and spicy!) and tons of drink options including the typical: Jarrito, Mexican bottled soda, and horchata. If I want a quick and authentic meal that doesn't break the bank, I go here. The restaurant is in the back right corner of the grocery store. They did a really nice job renovating this place a few months back. It makes a huge difference. On weekends they make barbacoa and carnitas. read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Burrito - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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These tacos are incredible!!!! I kinda want this place to stay a secret, but I also want everyone to experience it, so I'm sharing. I had an errand to run in the area and, while I was walking, I smelled something amazing, so I went inside to check it out. It's a mexican grocery store and everyone inside speaks spanish (and english!). I ordered a chicken taco and a carne asada taco and both were perfect and absolutely LOADED with flavorful, tender meat. Each taco was like $2.50-$3 and VERY FILLING! There was so much meat on each that it was like 2 tacos in every taco. read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Unfortunately, this photo doesn't do the meat justice--- it is absolutely piled on under the greens and onions - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Easily the best carnitas taco I've had in Chicago. Both is size and quality they exceed my expectations every time. You want fresh? See the onion mountain I posted. Blue collar place. No frills, but really good. This place is a hidden gem. Grocery store looks solid as well. read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Only wish I was there to see the person who chopped these. - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food. Nice big portions. Tacos and torta are really good. I would come back again. Authentic food. read more

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This is the review for the taqueria inside the supermarket. I found those hidden taquerias absolutely amazing! I often feel awkward when I want a quick Mexican fix without stuffing myself uncomfortably. However, the existence of a speedy service, made-to-order fresh taqueria solves the problem. Hubby and I went there for three (3) lomo encebollado (onion & steak) tacos, one (1) vegetarian torta, and two (2) large cups of horchata. We managed to have our dinner under $20 and certainly filled us up. Their tacos were delicious! Perhaps I've not had tacos or Mexican food for awhile and gotten too excited. By the way, their large horchata was really a jumbo size. If you're still out and about running errands and exploring the city leisurely, be sure that you plan your bathroom stops accordingly. I was pleasantly surprised that they accepted our MasterCard at the taqueria, because I totally forgot to check on my cash status in my wallet before proceeding to the site. Carnicerias Guanajuato in Wicker Park is located on Ashland Ave., approximately ten (10)-minute walk northbound from the CTA Division Blue Line station. read more

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*Cues* R. Kelly and Jayz's Fiesta, Fiesta... DL Burrito is located, in the very back of the grocery store... dont even think about it not being a line at lunch. The menu is straightforward. And the tacos are huge, delicious, and authentic. Its really hard to find authentic Mexican food in Chicago. I made the mistake of ordering three tacos. And I barely got through eating one. They also double their shells so you can take one shell off and break one taco into two. Im so excited to treat my Salon to the Tacos for our Christmas party. Its so dope that they cater by the pound. The Grocery store itself is a find. Living in NYC , I miss being able to find some of my fave Goya products and Mexican treats. Everything they have from meat to produce is really fresh. read more

Carnicerias Guanajuato - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The steak burrito was very flavorful. I will be back. I hate that they don't have rice or beans to accompany the burrito or tacos. Hence the reason for the four stars. read more

Some of the best and most authentic tacos I've had! There is a restaurant in the back of the grocery store; the chorizo and al pastor are my favorites! They also sell healthy green juice for $5! read more