Had the best beef soup ever! For $15 they put generous amount of beef and it was delicious! Thank you read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Beef soup comes with rice and tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Lovely service. received food quickly, very reasonably priced. tacos were perfect and flavorful and restored my strength, my will to live, and my faith in mankind. Positively Delicious! will be back again. read more

Delicious Al Pastor, Great Service and Great Portions. Would recommend their tacos, sometimes they have an outdoor vendor.

One look at this place and I knew it was likely to be good. I was not wrong. "Take Out" or "delivery" is not what these Extremely Traditional older folks are about...this is a restaurant from an old movie. Sit down and savor. Or order delivery and complain how they got it wrong (because to order delivery here is to miss the point). read more

Carnitas are so juicy and tender. Everything 5 stars... perfect tortillas perfect meat perfect salsa! Will definitely be back here.

Truly the best carnitas I've had in the city. Better than Carnitas Uruapan. Super juicy, lots of meet, really good tortillas. Highly recommend this place!! read more

I approve of this place. My stamp of approval goes further. So much yes. We come here after long nights to help us get back to normalcy. No frills place. Carnitas by the plate or pound. Very tender and juicy with tons of flavor. Word on the street is that Carnitas is a labor of love. I leave it to the professionals. Served with all the fixins your heart could ever desire. The beans and guacamole is good too. Located directly on the corner, its name is straight to the point. They also serve decent pozole too. The service is very good along with their very fair pricing. We love coming here on a Sunday before running our errands. They have a few choices on Mexican drinks as well, my favorite is jaimaica if they have it. Street parking is plentiful and easily accessible by public transport. read more

Carnitas are good! I've eaten here a couple times and the food is authentic and they give you large portions.

Excellent food, fast service and reasonably priced. Quiet small space. Always a great option for us when we want take out with great flavor.

We just ordered pick-up from here and it did not disappoint. I did the taco plate with the pork and it was really flavorful and filling. My husband got the steak burrito plate and also enjoyed his meal. We ordered online and then took the short walk to get there; our order was on a table ready for us to pick-up. I think this will become a regular spot for us. read more

I went here for their carnitas tacos and they very good. My only complaint is the meat is not consistently cooked every time. read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Not much to look at but the food is good - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The carnitas were good. Unfortunately I did not get what I paid for. I order 1lb of carnitas but they shorted me on carnitas. read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - 15.3 ounces instead of 16 ounces (1 lb) of carnitas.‍ - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Carnitas here are talking a bite of home. Do I know how my mother ever made carnitas .. no. But these carnitas are the closest I've ever tasted. Sure, service is one person managing / waitressing the whole restaurant. But that's not why you come here. You come here for family style carnitas dining and frijoles and arroz that makes you do a double take. read more

Homey neighborhood eatery with a simple menu and definitely delicious items. Only locals are seen dining here and they seem all enjoying their food. I ordered three tacos: Carnitas, Barbacoa, and Cabeza. All so juicy and freshly cooked. They tasted amazing. Friendly staff, very reasonable price. If I stay in Irving Park again I'll come back for sure. read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Real deal! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

La Esquinita has really good carnitas and you get lots of cilantro and onion with it and their salsa is really good. Their pozole is great! I like both the green and red pozole. Their carry-out packaging is always very well done and nothing ever leaks read more

A pretty good hike in the wall taco place in North center, I stopped by here for a quick eat and got exactly what I was expecting, maybe more. I got 2 chicken tacos that came out super fast and LOADED with meat. The tacos were topped with onions and cilantro and came with a side of the typical lemon wedges and two types of table sauces. I also got a complimentary tray of tortilla chips. I wish they had some salsa to go with the chips or tacos instead of the sauces but then again, I walked in with low expectations and left pretty satisfied. Tip- bring cash if you want to save in that extra credit card fee. read more

Pozole that is absolutely incredible. I have had many, and this is up there with the best. Service and sides are well appointed and timely.

This is our go to place on cold, dreary Sundays when all we're craving is comfort food. The food arrives warm, insanely flavorful, and very fresh. Our favorites are our the pozole and carnitas. They're also very accommodating, my boyfriend asked for an order of carnitas sans the fat, and when we got it, none of the fat. Can't recommend this place enough for authentic Mexican comfort food. read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Pozole verde - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is my favorite taco joint! I have been coming here for about 4 years I use to live down the street and even though I have moved from this area I find myself coming back. This place has a very homey vibe. Very small but the food packs a punch. A traditional Mexican restaurant. Tacos are made the right way. Onion, cilantro and lime! read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for a quick bite to eat, this place has delicious tacos. Nothing pretentious about this spot, what you'll get is a dish like the one you'd get from tú mamás kitchen. I haven't been let down yet, except one time when there was a big discrepancy between menu prices through some online food delivery site vs their actual menu, so now I always call the order in vs ordering online... check this place out sometime if you're craving Mexican food, especially tacos. The delivery was speedy too! Support this local business read more

Some of the best carnitas on the north side. I also ordered cabeza, which was good. Red salsa in the squeeze bottle was better than at other places--reminded me of mole. Friendly service. Only negative is that the online menu was way out of date. read more

Let me clarify my review. The food is amazing. And I truly enjoy it. What I don't like is, the hidden additional fees you aren't told about when they charge you. Ex. The menu will say it's an extra $0.40 ea. for like cheese, sour cream, or avocados on your tacos, right?! So I ask you why am I being charged $0.50-0.75 ea for extras and each time I've gone the price varies? I live around the corner so i frequented this place a lot before but I just feel the establishment is shady now, it's happened almost every time I've gone. Coincidence?! The other day I went in for a steak torta...it's about $6.50. I ask you why was the waitress rings me up for: $15 for 1 STEAK TORTA?? WTH! I had given her my card when I looked at the menu and inquired about it, she coyly laughed about it and said oops, my mistake. Ummm....not a mistake this place pockets the extra charges, they ring you up for that you don't catch. My advice if you dine here or order out...ask for a detailed receipt with everything broken down and compare it to the menu, you will find at least once you are being over charged. BEWARE! read more

I eat at and order from this restaurant on the regular, those the ambience of this restaurant lacks, the food truly delivers. They have some of the best Carnitas and Menudo on the North Side of Chicago. My grandmother, who is notoriously picky, actually likes their Menudo. I wish I lived closer because I'd go way more often. In terms of the service, the workers here are pleasant, but it's hard to connect with a language barrier. read more

I never knew I could find pozole right down the street but I am so glad I found this place. The green pozole is so good , it has a lot of flavor and A TON of meat! I ordered take out but now that I know they deliver I'll be ordering from here more often. The only thing it was missing was tostadas and avocado but I had those at home, thankfully. read more

Oh my gosh, after months of not being here, they still hold great customer care and food. Angelica, handling the orders (@12pm) is so awesome and kind!!!! :) read more

One of the best Green Pozole I've had in Chicago! Red one is not bad either. I normally get that or their sopes are really good as well Service is also very friendly! read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant. I walked in and ordered a lb of carnitas with everything (limes, cilantro/onions, salsa, corn tortillas). I believe the total was close to $14 and some change which I thought was reasonable. I did not have to wait long for my take-out order. The food was delicious however they asked if I wanted the fat in meat and I said no...it was a tad fatty still. That said..it will not stop me from ordering again. read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - 1 pound carnitas with everything. $14.99+ - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is what real Mexican food is supposed to taste like..Its small and unassuming but the flavor is out of this world..The menudo is spicy and has no fat which is good since many places leave it in.. (its time consuming to remove the fat) My kids had the beans sope and it was great.. This is a small family owned business that deserves more recognition...If you're in the mood for authentic Mexican food...this place should be on your list. When we have these establishments right in our neighborhood..why visit less authentic "corporate" establishments.... read more

FIRST TIME ordering and DELIVERED. From the reviews I decided on LG tub of Pozole rojo (spicy)with a 1lb of barbacoa for about $35. Everything arrived sealed tight no spills. LOTS tortillas and salsa roja and verde( I also requested extra salsa). The Pozole came with a bag of tortillas chips and a lg container filled with onions, cilantro and limes. The barbacoa was NOT gamey at all. Some barbacoa (sheep, goat meat) have that gamey taste to it and some don't necessarily like that but NOT this meat. overall food was sooo good especially after a hangover read more

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I love coming here when I have zero plans for dinner. It's up the street from me but I have solid taco places that bookend my block. More than often I find myself here ordering a plethora of tacos and enjoying every second of it. It's small anD quiet and there will probably be soccer on TV. Don't feel like watching soccer? Take it to go. read more

Stopped in on Cinco de Mayo. Holy crap. We just wanted some quick and easy Mexican food and this went above and beyond. He got the fajitas de res (steak fajitas) and he seemed pretty pleased. Large portions good smells from over here. I got the suizo burrito with steak. It was the size of a baby. No fooling, an actual fucking baby. And it was only $7. I will be eating this thing for like another two days and I'm not even upset about that prospect. Minor complaint would be that soda is by the can and not on tap but it's a little hole I'm the wall, cut them some fucking slack. read more

If you are going for the atmosphere, do not go, but if you are looking for tasty mexican food at reasonable prices you should stop by. The business has is so new they are not getting there menus to next week. If you don't feel like leaving to pick up they also will deliver. The people who run the place are very nice and always have my order piping hot when I walk in to pick up. Definitely if you live or are in the area please give them a try. read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I really like the tacos from here! They're also the only thing I've ever had because I'm boring and always order the same thing. They have a lunch special for about $6.00 which includes two tacos, rice, and beans. I wish it included a drink! The meat has good flavor and the service is quick if you only have a few minutes for lunch. The lady that I presume is the owner is very friendly and always remembers who I am! The actual establishment is nothing to rave about. There is no decor, but it's clean which is very important. Nothing fancy, but I'm not going there for the ambiance. I'm there for the tacos! read more

Everything we order from here is amazeballs! The green pozole is fire. The carnitas are delicious! Although they're pricey, they're worth every cent. I will continue to order from them. read more

It was one of those "hole in the wall" restaurant places. I had gotten 2 chicken tacos and one steak, the tacos were decent, but the woman who worked there forgot about us atable. (There was 8 people all together). My younger sister got a chicken quesadilla and she said it was really greasy. We also ordered the queso dip but they gave us the quesadilla cheese that was microwaved. read more

Let me preface this review by simply stating that I absolutely love the food here. It is authentic and delicious. The tacos, sopes, tostadas, burritos, and everything else are delicious. The sauces are spot on and the pico de gallo is killer. That being said, the delivery times are BRUTAL! This winter has been cold...really-really cold, so I've taken advantage of delivery services often. Most delivery services manage to hit your doorbell in the standard 30-45 minute window with an hour being the exception. Not this place. I've ordered delivery five times. Four have been delivered in 1hr to 1hr 45min and one randomly arrived after 20 minutes. I've never ordered less than $30 worth of food and I pre-tip $5-$10 depending on my order, so my orders shouldn't land at the back of the delivery line, but my food takes forever to arrive! I would easily give five stars if they'd figure out a way to light a fire under their delivery guy or hire more drivers. Waiting an hour and a half for food just isn't cool. read more

I ordered a half quart of Caldo De Res and a side of arroz. Let me tell you all that the flavoring in their caldo was AMAZING. One of the best I have had! I would order again when I have a craving. They seem to be very popular as well seeing as how they always have deliveries for Uber eats going out when I work. read more

Just opened three days ago in the old place for Braza Roja on Irving Park. Tried the Carnitas not bad gonna have to see if they keep this up. Also had Pozole and that was very good had to add a bit of hot sauce to it but that is personal preference for me. read more

Carnitas La Esquinita - Carnitas Estilo Michoacan - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I want to give this place four stars, but need to try again first. The delivery was okay, the food was warm, but not hot, which is okay for delivery. The tacos were solid; I had al pastor and steak. I had a goat tostada, which was cold and the tostada was sooo soggy! I had to throw it out, horrible. I tasted my sons steak burrito, also pretty good! read more

Excellent authentic taco place. Great food, and good prices. I stop here often, and I have a good experience each time. The pork tacos are the best in town. read more