spent 24 cash including a tip for two of us got an horchata, 2 steak tacos, 1 fish taco, and 1 empanada all the sauces were amazing and the service was quick and friendly, no complaints, adding to the map, i will be back! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - 1 Taco Steak, empanada, Fish Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Another day, another burrito bowl! This is your friendly remainder that Chipotle could neeeeeeeever! And especially not for 10.49! Are you kidding me?! If you have not tried Chilangos, I'm here to tell you that you're absolutely missing out! I also ordered the steak taco and the shrimp taco. Both of those were 10/10 (per usual) but i HAD to show you guys how beautiful this bowl was! On top of looking amazing, it tastes amazing as well. You have your choice of protein and that's it and tbh, I love that! It automatically comes with cheese, rice, sour cream, pico de gallo, pinto beans and romaine lettuce. When I tell you that you don't need any sauce or added spice to this! It's so delicious! The portion is insane. I can get through maybe a 1/4 of it and I have to save the rest. One thing I love about this bowl is that the rice is seasoned. It may even be yellow rice and that makes it even better! Every bite is the perfect bite because you get a little bit of everything! Thank you so much Chilango! You have never ever disappointed me and the way you provide consistency needs to be studied! I appreciate you guy so much! It was a beautiful meal and ofc, I'll be back for more! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Burrito Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for great food, great service, and a chill location, this is it! My wife and I were looking for lunch spot to try and came across Chilango. We had tacos and empanadas. The tacos were very tasty, and well made. Fish tacos are my favorite, and Chilango gave me one of the better fish tacos I've had. The staff was very warm and welcoming to everyone that entered the restaurant. Also, make sure you try the Carmel Apple empanada! I'm not usual a fan of cooked apples, thus I'm not an Apple pie fan. This empanada has changed my view! My wife actually purchased, but I tried it and it was really good! We definitely will try this restaurant again! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Fish taco and Al Pastor taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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An update on my first review from a few years ago! I recently came back to Chilango for a weekday lunch, and then again soon after because it was so good! It absolutely gets busy for lunch, so just keep that in mind if you have limited time, but even with takeout orders and many people sitting in to eat, they seem to be pretty efficient. Service is good and they are quick to turnaround tables and keep the space clean. I love that once you sit down they bring out three bottles of sauce, which are always so clean and filled. They really take care of their sauce bottles which I appreciate! ( I like that they don't leave them out so that the bottles don't get all sticky or have dried sauce on the tips. ) The three sauces are still super delicious. One is sweet and savory. Another is smokey. And the green one is mild and refreshing. The food itself is so flavorful and delicious, it doesn't need sauce, but the sauce itself is so good that I had to add it (a lot of it)! I recently had the veggie taco and al pastor taco and it came out to be under $8 and a really generous amount of food that was filling! I was really impressed with the variety of veggies in the veggie taco and how flavorful it was. It had mushrooms, a bell peppers, and lots of colorful veggies. Its a veggie taco I would get excited about. The al pastor was incredible. The flavor of the pork was so so good. It was sweet and tender and savory. Their empanadas are also really good!! Great service and delicious food! read more

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Ordered the steak burrito bowl with everything. Ordered a to go order and it was made very fast. Everything tasted very fresh. What makes this place stand out is the salsa. The red and green salsa give the bowls a good spice that elevates the bowl. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside, there are a few tables that you can dine in.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I definitely will be back, the food is yummy. read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Steak Burrito Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

11/10 on authentic mexican food! i found this place in college when i was a freshman and now it's one of my safe food places- somewhere i know ill really enjoy the food! i always get the beef and rice empanadas and they are soooooooo good!! pink sauce for the win - idk what's in it, but it's so good!!! it's a quaint area and the workers are always so kind read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - #2 Beef and Rice - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Hands down the best empanadas I've ever had! They are incredibly crispy and hit the spot every single time. To be honest, I haven't even tried anything else on the menu yet because the empanadas are that good. The service is quick and friendly, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place itself is a decent size with a really cute atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It's the perfect spot for a quick lunch or a reliable pickup! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The nachos here are amazing! They always hook it up and stuff the whole to go box with food. The serrano and morita pepper sauces are my favorite. The serrano is actually pretty spicy for someone who likes heat. Only downside is i got food poisoning from the queso when i door dashed it one time which is why i gave it 3 stars. I really love this place and have continued to order here but I'm always extremely cautious if it tastes off. Overall this place is decent mexican food and the sauces are a game changer. Its pretty inexpensive and is worth it overall. Even with food poisoning i still eat here so thats saying something! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Nachos Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is the type of place I would gate keep- but they are so good at handling orders that I genuinely wouldnt be too worried about the busyness. One of my favorite spots!! Every empanada is delicious, and the sauce is even better! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Its not fine dining, just a cute dine in spot, but if u ever need an empanada fix, this is THE spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Insane portions for the price! The fish taco was fine to me but the quesadilla was massive and super filling. It could definitely feel two people. The bowl was also huge and filling and flavorful read more

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Amazing nachos - we got the Al pastor nachos and it was loaded with toppings and came with three different sauces. We also got a guava juice which was yummy too. For the price and quantity, it was a great deal. read more

I had the munchies and was doom scrolling on DoorDash when Chilango popped up so I placed a pickup order. The pickup process was super easy and the people working there were really friendly which made the experience even better............ I ordered the steak torta and I have honestly never had one made like this before. It had roasted veggies chipotle butter and came on toasted telera bread. It was really good and easily the best savory item I ordered. The tortilla soup did not really do much for me. I took a couple sips and kind of forgot about it. Now I am wondering if it was meant for dipping the torta because on its own it was pretty blah. Now let us talk about the Nutella and banana empanada because that deserves its own paragraph. That thing was loaded with bananas and Nutella and fried perfectly with the outside crispy and the inside warm and melty. I truly wish I had ordered five of them. No exaggeration. Next time the munchies hit this is absolutely my go to spot for something sweet. read more

This place is my daily. Huge burrito bowl for $10 which I inhale after the gym. The sauce is unlike any other Mexican restaurant I been to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe is nice to dine in[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the team is so sweet and helpful. read more

Huge portions!! It's classic burritos and bowls type place. You don't make your own bowl or burrito but you can make any adjustments. We got vegetarian burrito and nachos. Both of the items were really good. Great place to go for a quick and easy meal. The sauces they have are also pretty delicious. The service was decent. Good can out pretty fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is small with a few tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will definitely be going again! read more

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The food is very bland. I am white and I season my chicken more than any of the tacos I had. Shrimp, steak, and al pastor tacos - all very bland read more

Got the steak burrito and YUM The staff was so nice and the sauces were fire. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enough indoor seating for our party of 7[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! No better half-marathon meal for SURE. Did not finish burrito, so getting second meal out of it tmrww!! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you're looking for a delicious, fresh, and flavor-packed burrito, Chilango is the spot! This place serves up bold, authentic Mexican flavors, and their veggie burrito is hands-down one of my favorites in the city. Veggie Burrito - A Must-Try! This burrito is huge, satisfying, and packed with fresh ingredients. The flavors are well-balanced, with perfectly seasoned veggies, creamy guacamole, beans, rice, and just the right touch of spice. Every bite is super flavorful and never feels dry or bland--which can sometimes be a challenge with veggie burritos! Why I Love Chilango: Fresh, high-quality ingredients that make every bite amazing Perfectly wrapped burritos that don't fall apart halfway through Friendly service & a casual, welcoming vibe Great portion sizes for the price If you're craving a hearty, well-made burrito with real flavor, Chilango is a must-visit! I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu, but for now, their veggie burrito remains undefeated! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A big shoutout to Chilango for keeping prices low and portion sizes big in this economy. If I could eat here everyday, I would without blinking an eyelid. Their veggie burrito and their veggie empanada are my absolute favorite. Also, a special shoutout to all the different sauces they have. They elevate any dish to the next level. I am amazed why more reviews don't talk about the sauces, they surely need a separate fan page of their own, especially the green and the pink sauces. I love the fact the they have a plethora of veggie options. The burrito is hugeeeee, easily lasts me two meals. The empanadas are always crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I occasionally indulge myself with the nutella empanadas as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambience wise, this place is very causal and low maintenance and caters perfectly to the UIC crowd and me :p[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service has always been fast. I order online often from here too. Easily my top 3 Mexican restaurants in Chicago. read more

Think chipotle but bigger portions. Just a few blocks from our airbnb we ran into Chilango and knew we needed a quick dinner meal before our next activity. I decided on a chicken bowl and love the facts so much of this meal is healthy. From the rice all the way to the fresh toppings. This bowl was so giant I barely was able to finish 1/3 of it. The food was very tasty and made to order which I loved. I also opted for esquite which was tasty and was pretty basic to most elote I've had. The star of the show was definitely the dessert empanadas. We tried both the caramel apple and Nutella banana. They were so crisp and full of flavor. Such a great treat to end our meal. read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Chicken bowl - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Beef empanada was OK. Steak taco cold and dry. Fish taco also served cold. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is below average at best.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The worst part about this place is, I witnessed the manager, counting out a cash drawer without washing her hands afterwards. I mean, she was counting every single dollar, every bill every coin. At the same time, an employee came in off the street and went straight to work without washing her hands. I actually called and spoke to the manager to explain this and maybe she could correct it moving forward. She explained to me she just finished her shift and was leaving, which is a lie. I drove by 15 minutes later and she was still there serving customers. Instead of taking my concerns gracefully, she blew them off and made excuses. read more

The Mexican food always hits! They have large portions- perfect for sharing. Many of the items are customizable so it's great for people with specific dietary needs. I love the nachos and loaded burrito- they know how to sauce things up read more

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If you love burritos then look no further. I have 0 complaints about this restaurant at all. The burritos are both flavorful, and thick, with a delicious tortilla to hold it all together. If you love sauce then try each option and pick your favorite for next time lol. And don't forget to get a drink as well they have some tasty sweet options for you! One of the best burritos in Chicago! read more

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Service was good; from the guy working the register to the lady that brought out our food. The veggie tacos are vegan and super delicious! The vegetarian empanada and the green sauce that accompanied it were yummy. We were to go fond of the guacamole; it was lacking salt and lime. I would definitely visit again. read more

Some of the best fish tacos I ever have eaten. The sweet sauce really brought out the flavor in the food.

Excellent food. I moved to Little Italy in July 2025 and this has been my go-to spot for Mexican food. The chicken tacos, bowls, and empanadas have always been hot at pickup and so good. Not too expensive, and I regularly will order when friends and family come to town. Great food, great service, great business! read more

10/10 everything we ate was delicious and priced fairly. Nachos, tacos, empanadas and def have to get the Nutella banana empanada for dessert. Everything you want in a neighborhood Mexican spot and the staff are super nice read more

Food was good asf steak torta busssssinnn and service was fast even 10 mins before closing

Was a decent place for fast food Mexican. You have to order and take your food to seat. Steak was good and veggies were fresh. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's nice and decently clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Cashier was nice. read more

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The empanadas continue to shine. The spinach mozz one is so crispy and flavorful. Add the sauces to it and it elevates the dish by even more. The pink sauce is my favorite. It's definitely a favorite at work. The nachos, tacos and burrito bowls are a hit at work. Definitely worth checking out! read more

when i'm eating mexican street food - i want 2 things. i want some fresh ingredients and i want to be full after. chilango hits the mark for me. the prices are beyond fair. i love the cilantro rice in the burritos and the queso that comes on the side with the nachos. gotta make sure you stock up on some extra creamy green salsa too - it's wonderful. this is definitely a little gem on taylor street. [[HIGHLIGHT]]quick service, ample street parking, and just overall good vibes.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] would certainly recommend! read more

Great place!! Highly recommend their empanadas and horchata! My partner and I stopped here after a week long trip in NYC. After a week of pizza, pasta and bagels. We desperately wanted some tacos!! So glad he suggested this place!! We shared 3 tacos: Steak, al pastor and shrimp. As well as 3 empanadas: beef& rice, champinon and nutella-banana. Everything was delicious!! read more

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Tried veggie tacos and veggie bowl. The taco was a miss, it was good but not that flavourful, whereas the bowl was good portion and had many flavours. They also give sauces on side which is nice as you can customise your taste with adding different sauces. The staff is good and it is more of a quick bite place. Ambiance is decent with affordable and good portion sizes. read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - #9 Vegetarian 1 Tacos Guacamole & Chips - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

a cute, family owned Mexican place on Taylor Street!! Service has always been great whenever I come here and tastes like Chipotle but healthier and more natural (also a little cheaper) :) They have a variety of sauces you can add to your food (the green is the spiciest in my experience) and automatically come with any takeout order! Food always comes out pretty fast (never more than 10 minutes). read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Burrito Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been here so many times but somehow never take pictures of my meal. The food is always yummy and the sauces really elevate it. Bonus points for having plentiful veggie options. My personal favorites are the veggie empanada and the (very large) veggie burrito. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food is good both to go and in person, although interior seating is limited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Chilango will always have a special place in my heart. Their burritos are so good, especially their rice and salsa. This time around, the meat in my burrito wasn't very warm and was pretty dry. There was also a pretty large chewy piece in it as well which was a little disappointing. I've been here multiple times in the past and the food has always been very good so I was definitely surprised this time around. Maybe it was because of the time and day we came, not sure but I'll come again! Also the empanadas are always crispy and delicious, paired with the sauce they come with.. chefs kiss. Also the staff is also very friendly which I appreciate. read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Steak Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Hit the spot on a cold afternoon The interior is colorful and cozy. Service was great!! The lady at the register was so nice! One of us got a burrito, the other got 4 tacos, and I got 2 empanadas and an elote cup. All the food came out at the same time and perfectly hot. I loved my empanadas (shout out to Lito's!!!)--how perfectly crispy, crackly, and blistered the pastry was, I mean just look at the picture. I just started school nearby so I know I'll be back for sure! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Elote, spinach empanada, and beef and rice empanada - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came to dine in on a Sunday evening. The place was bustling with takeout orders, but the service was swift. We got a chicken bowl and a pastor bowl. Both meats were very flavorful and tender. The bowls were delicious and well assembled. When you dine in they also give you bottles of 3 sauces. They are all very tasty! The green one is the spiciest. The lightest color one is the mildest and is a bit creamy. Overall we absolutely enjoyed it. For $10, the bowl is about the same size as a chipotle bowl but so much fresher! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - Pastor Burrito Bowl - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

the food was so delicious, everything had a great flavor and the staff was so nice and welcoming, [[HIGHLIGHT]]the vibe was so cute and clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]! read more

Chilango Mexican Street Food - chicken Nachos, horchata, 2 Taco Steak, #2 Beef and Rice, chicken Burrito, Agua Fresca guava flavor. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Located in the heart of UICs undergraduate extended campus, Chilango has some pretty solid taxos. I think what makes this place is their wide variety of sauces, each one having its own unique taste, spice, and compliment to their dishes. I have tried everything from the chicken, beef to the shrimp. They do not skimp out on quantity. The taste is there as well. It's nothing that will blow your mind, especially considering Pilsen is right around the corner with some authentic Mexican food, however it's definitely worth a try and I would visit again. read more

I really like Chilango. It's been a regular lunchtime spot for me for carryout orders for years. They always get my orders right, and I love their burrito bowls! read more