Edgewater Tacos might be one of my go to spots if it were closer to me...(sad face). My favorites: Steak tacos - delicious, hot and fresh. Green salsa - one of my favorite salsas in Chicago. It's got a good amount of heat to pair along with the flavor. This stuff brings the steak tacos to another level. Horchata - the right flavors and perfect temperature. Granted it was hot that day and we biked over but the temperature was damn near perfect. Water - same with the horchata, their water temperature w/out ice was on point that day.... If you're nearby, stop in for solid tacos and perfectly temped drinks. "I call it like I eat it." @RefereEats read more

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Their staff is always kind and attentive when I order. Some of the best tacos in Chicago!

I don't know why it took so long to get here! WOW! It is really fantastic. Let's start from the top. It's a very small taco shop, so if you're planning on eating there, it could be a wait. Like 10 seats, and that's AWESOME honestly. In nicer weather they have outdoor seating as well. The service is GREAT. They are so nice and excited that you came in. They are also really helpful with any questions you might have, or if you are asking for suggestions. Big bonus. The chips and salsa - the sals is SO good. It's a salsa verde and has a great kick to it. I'd put it at the higher end of medium, but doesn't lose ANY flavor to the heat. The chips could be saltier, imo but they still do the job of transporting that delicious salsa to my mouth. The tacos - the vegan option is rice and beans with your choice of cilantro and onion or lettuce and tomato. Doesn't sound like much, right? WRONG! SO WRONG!!! They actually care about their rice and beans and the season them incredibly well. The rice I could eat a bucket of if they served that much, and the beans are so creamy and really well made. They know what they are doing and these were really satisfying for as simple as they seem. I'd rather have this than a more complex, poorly made version any day! The main show - tortilla soup - also vegan and if you do not get this you are missing out on a LOT of flavor. This is hands down the BEST tortilla soup I've ever had. Just thick enough, with some added corn and a little black beans as well. AND IT'S ONLY $4!!! I will be going back just for this and a cup of rice VERY soon. I cannot wait to go back and get a wet burrito next. Word on the street is their guac is killer too! (pssst, they'll do a wet chimichanga too!) read more

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The food here is outrageously good. It's some of the best Mexican food I have ever heard. The carnitas are divine, and if I wasn't trying to diet I'd order about 3 carnitas chimichangas a week here. YUM. The employees are also very friendly, it's a really great small business. read more

I love the Tacos here. It is refreshingly good. The location is prime and very hard to miss if you're in the Edgewater/Rogers Park area. I even loved this place more post Covid. I could order, sit in my car and wait to pick up before I head home to enjoy with my spouse. I enjoy ordering and recommend the fish, pulled pork and pasture tacos. Look forward to exploring the entire menu someday. Sadly I don't have pictures because I always order to go. But a great spot. read more

I was in the area and after reading a few reviews I really wanted to visit this business and enjoy it. Upon walking up to the window, I was not greeted but I just continued to review the menu and place my order. After deciding what I wanted, I ordered Birria Ramen (which comes with a quesabirria taco), one additional quesabirria, a fish taco and queso with chips. The young lady taking my order was talking really low and had on a mask and I had to to keep asking her to repeat herself because I could not hear her. I let her know that I could not hear and I even apologized, saying I could not hear her that well. She then stated that she needed to walk away to get my total and I said okay. At this point, another Hispanic woman (who appeared to be one of the owners) believed there was an issue and made a comment about "special ingredients", as they both continued to laugh and speak in Spanish. At this point, my card had already been charged and I did not want to cause a scene for various reasons. I waited a while then walked back up to the window and the owner ( who had on a purple shirt) yelled at another customer who nicely told me to order what I had already ordered. The owner (purple shirt) then yelled my name and I walked up, grabbed the bag and said "Thank you" and she yelled "you're welcome", not in a customer service tone at all. That bag that was given to me contained two paper bags and a sprite, all of which were in a plastic bag. My bag did feel kind of light but I did not think anything of it as I was already feeling super uneasy about her stating "special ingredients" which, from my knowledge, felt like a threat of spit or something gross. I then left the establishment and, after being in traffic for so long, I briefly looked in the bag, but since I do not eat in my car, I did not completely open it. Once I arrived at my location, I checked the bag and noticed I was missing both Quesabirria tacos and after thinking about the "special ingredients", I decided that even though I spent 40 plus USC at this location, I was not comfortable eating the food. I immediately went onto Google and found the business email and explained that my order was missing the quesabirria. The owner, who had on a purple shirt , responded claiming that "I" the customer, had an attitude and that she was sure my quesabirria was inside. I sent her photos of the items in the bag and ensured her that the quesabirria was not there. The owner continued to send emails attempting to label me and imply that I was lying about the tacos. I informed Patricia that I would just contact my bank considering this situation. I believe any reasonable person would be disgusted by someone handling their food and making a comment about special ingredients. I would not recommend this business and I do believe there was some sort of prejudice against me as soon as i walked up to the counter. Once the transaction was done, I knew that asking for my money back would cause a scene and I was not willing to do that in public in a neighborhood such as Edgewater. I do believe my food was either spit at or sabotaged in someway. If I could make this business a negative zero, I would. The owner did not try to solve what could have been a human error in regards to the tacos but instead emailed back name-calling and labeling a hardworking person attempting to patronize her business. I will be contacting the department of health letting them know about her comment regarding my food. If you patronize this business, I hope that your experience is nothing like mine. I was sick to my stomach leaving their establishment. read more

Great food and friendly staff. The carne asada tostadas are wonderful! I wish they could open a restaurant with indoor seating. Maybe in 2024?! read more

Delicious food, fast and friendly service. I had their chicken burrito, and was so impressed with the quality and taste for the price. I recommend to anyone visiting the Edgewater area. read more

I really like this neighborhood spot. I've tried a few things but standouts are the Al Pastor and fish tacos. They also have really good beans and rice. Taco salad is massive as well as the burrito. You could probably share those things plus a small item with another person and be ok. Only downside is that they haven't opened up dine in and takeout containers are styrofoam so unfortunately it does deter me to come often. read more

Absolutely fabulous - I had a carnitas burrito and it was so good! It's a walk-up window, so you will be taking your food to go. This is a great place for a quick lunch or to grab food for a picnic once the weather gets better read more

Moving in from Texas, it was a bit hard to find good Mexican food in Chicago, especially in the Northern neighborhoods. Luckily, someone redirected me to Edgewater Tacos which is a few streets down from where I live. This place has been an absolute lifesaver for me! First off, you notice their outside patio before you even walk in. Great for summertime Chicago weather. The inside is a bit small and packed, but it adds to the homey, family restaurant feel of the place. The prices aren't bad at all and the selection is amazing. Lots of stuff to choose that will hit any Mexican food craving. When I was here, I ordered the burrito suizo with a large horchata. And OH MY GOD, you can tell everything was great. I've never ever had horchata this fresh since leaving Texas. Definitely a place I'm going to frequent more often. read more

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The Lord has BLESSED the hands that have prepared this food, y'all. Based on the Yelp reviews alone, I took a chance and placed a catering order for a party of nine. Patty and her team did a great job with with preparing the food and it was a HIT. Since then (three weeks ago), we've gone an additional two times and everything we've had is delicious. The fish tacos and al pastor tacos are fantastic; I don't know HOW they get their steak so flavorful and their chicken so juicy but it's out of this world. We've also loved their enchiladas and burrito suizo and would definitely get both again. Keep up the great work, Patty! read more

Edgewater Tacos - Chicken enchiladas and corn with fire hot Cheetos. YUM. - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Omg I love the tacos here and the quesadillas. Absolutely love them. Highly recommended. Didn't give it 5 starts because they are slow. I would suggest calling your order in ahead of time. read more

Everyone has been telling me about Edgewater Tacos ----saw an open parking spot so thought i'd give it a try!! Very delicious!!!!! Had a fish and a steak taco! The green salsa is awesome! Then a fresh churro and an horchata!! Can't wait to come back tomorrow lol!! And very nice friendly staff!!! read more

Edgewater Tacos - Churro!! - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

As previously stated, I wouldn't mind if it was TASTY & FLAVORED for $17. Just b/c it's pricey does not mean it's not within budget, hence why we paid and dined. Evidently it's made for those with less experience palettes. (Pay attention to the reviews) Thanks for the experience edgewater tacos! read more

Edgewater Tacos - Steak chimichanga - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The tacos are incredible and not very expensive. Every one that I have had has been fantastic.

Loved the flautas crisp and flavorful. I wasn't impressed by the tamal but friends tell me they do a great breakfast on weekends

The food is delicious indeed! The customer service is excellent. I would be happy to recommend this restaurant to anyone interested in having a Mexican dining experience. read more

Waaaaayyyyyyyyy too expensive for what you get! Food is good but comeon $10 plus for a freakin burrito is RIDICULOUS!!

Excellent tacos. Hands down the best in this area. They have a really good selection of food and their menu is big too. A++

4 of us. We really like this place! Veggie burrito: Vegan have it 4 stars. (Have to request no sour cream and cheese). Chicken taco: good Beef taco: really good Fish tacos: Really really good. Wouldn't change a thing. Outdoor seating during pandemic. Lots of shade. read more

Edgewater Tacos - Beef taco and chicken taco - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Carnitas Chimichanga - I used to only get my Chimi at el CID in Logan Square. EL CID has nothing on this place. Crispy outside and juice meat, cheese, and rice proportionately placed inside. From the Horchata and the Mexican hot chocolate to the Hibiscus water (which I always get with my order)... this place does not disappoint. The great thing about this place outside of the food is the customer service. The ladies who work here are the friendliest people I have ever met. They strike up convo with you like you have been friends for years. I moved to Edgewater 2 months ago. I have been here about 6 times. The place is small, but the food is mighty. read more

Edgewater Tacos - Carnita Chimichanga nice and crispy on the outside. - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place wins! Freshness, service and salsas! The keys to a good Mexican restaurant/taqueria are some of those core elements. We went here a few weeks ago we were warmly greeted by ownership who not only took our order but offered suggestions as well to see what our tastes were. That is a sign of a place that cares about their customers and obviously want longevity in their business. I went with 3 tacos - Al Pastor, Carne Asada and their Fish taco (sorry I forgot the specific names). By far the Fish taco was my fav as it was fresh, lightly breaded. I also made sure to order some rice and beans on the side. I washed it all down with an Aqua de Horchata and was completely satisfied. Metered Parking is easy on both sides of Broadway. I look forward to heading back to try some of their dishes!! read more

Edgewater Tacos - Fish Tacos win!! - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I love this taco place. It ranks in one of my favorite taco places for all of Chicago--partially because I used to live in walking distance of here and I have a lot of great memories associated with the food, but also because the food is just so darn good. Whenever I have a chance to stop by Chicago now, I try to swing by and grab a couple of tacos from here, and I highly recommend that you do too! read more

I ordered tacos on May 11th at 11am. firstly, they didn't serve me pineapple, although I ordered al pastor with pineapple. I waited 15-20 minutes for my small taco. The girl at the window said that I could wait at a table outside and she would take me out. While I was waiting, more people came. Even they received the order, but I didn't. When I went to investigate, the girl at the window frantically gave the order because she forgot!!! I do not recommend this place. Moreover, the tables are located right next to the road, so it is impossible to sit and eat. read more

Lots of places claim "best burrito or tacos" in Chicago. These folks actually do. Amazing food, lovely people.

Delicious! You can call-in an order for pick-up or delivery. You can also order in-person at their window and wait for your order. They've always been super kind, and the food is great! We've ordered their Carne Asada Chimichanga, burrito, tacos, & Mexican fries. We're also huge fans of the fish taco dinner plate. So crunchy and wonderfully seasoned. Being from Southern California, I've very much missed good Mexican food so Edgewater Tacos has been such an amazing find! It reminds me of home. Well priced for the generous serving sizes and great quality of food. We're looking forward to trying out more dishes on their menu after we've had a few more orders of their fish tacos. :) Order here! Support a local business & enjoy delicious foods! It's a win-win. -Emily read more

Honestly, I am so disappointed in myself. I've driven by this place hundreds of times and seen the glowing reviews, but only just stopped for the first time today. Boy, have I been depriving myself of some amazing food!!! As soon as we walked up, we knew it was going to be good. You know that feeling you just get sometimes?! We tried tacos (al pastor, chicken, steak), a tostada, a chicken tamale, and the horchata. All of it was outstanding! There is a nice outdoor window for ordering and several patio tables to eat outside. It's a great setup for social distancing and safe dining. I'm already planning what I want to get next time we go (which will probably be in a couple days - let's be honest). Can't wait to make this my new regular spot. read more

Edgewater Tacos - Al pastor tacos. - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great place to pick up lunch! Friendly staff. A few seats for eating in! Street parking usually available.

I waited 17 minutes for a burrito taco and tostada. Asked for extra sauces, lady said okay. The wait is not the big deal, it was when I opened the bag and say 3 little hot sauces and politely asked for more. She said we give one per item or charge extra. I said I'll probably never come here again cause that is so petty, she said sorry. I just waited a long time w no line, and I spent 19.95 like dude... bad business move. Was a loyal local. read more

A bit pricy but delicious! Came for the birria tacos which were pretty good! Also got elotes which maybe needed more salt but still good.

Food was good all seasoned well, al pastor was great. The woman at the window was the owner, she was amazing.

Having missed Tacos el Norte since they closed years past, have been looking for a quick bite Mexican place. Found it! Clean, vibrant, but small space. Both times I have been there traffic has been brisk. Food is fresh, tasty and delicious! Quick service, good variety. A tad bit pricier than your typical "down & dirty" taco place. Staff could not be any nicer and more genuinely concerned about how you enjoy your meal. read more

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Fabulous! Best tacos I've ever had. Carry out only, but worth it. They do not disappoint. read more

Hate to do it but not a good experience. I phoned in an order which they said would be ready in 10 min. I arrived 15 min later and the order wasn't ready. I asked if I could go ahead and lay while I waited to save time since I was in a hurry they said they didn't have the ticket it was still in the kitchen. So I waited. Others orders after I arrive continue to be filled while mine was not. I eventually went back to the window and she had forgotten she had spoken with me before but I said I'm still waiting on my phone in order and have been waiting 25 min when I called ahead. She said she made up for it by giving me and extra drink which when I got to my car I realized she did not. And when I got home half the order was missing. No fish tacos so one persons order was completely missing. I called them to let them know of the issue and ask for it to be reimbursed to my credit card and I had a receipt to verify any information they needed for the order. They said they don't do that and could post a note on their wall if I wanted to come back for a credit. I live an hour away and made them aware of that so not a good solution. Anyway the food we did receive was all vegetarian and wasn't good. The veggie tacos and burritos are only rice and refried beans. No veggies or anything of interest like tofu or imitation meat or chicken or you know veggies (the sour cream and cheese which was supposed to come in it did not even though I said dairy was fine). I asked for napkins with the order didn't get any. It was really a poor effort all around which wasn't worth the cost. I won't be going back but I will alert my credit card company about the experience and refund my money that way. Thanks but no thanks. read more

First off the tacos are seriously delicious. Packed and full of flavor. Surprisingly my favorite was the pollo, it had a citrusy flavor and was very juicy. The down side is that this place is seriously small lol like 8-10 seats with a bench kind of in the way. I would pick it up or go when it's not lunch time. People were finished with their food and were just sitting there chatting when they see people are waiting for their food Other than that I would definitely be back! read more

Edgewater Tacos - Taco dinner: Asada, Pastor, Pollo con arroz y frijoles - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a sweet family owned taco joint. Please visit and give them a try. I wish they had a bigger dining room but the girls up front are very pleasant and sweet. I tried a taco. Chicken. It was tasty. Great flavors. It was super moist - so much so that it dropped through the bottom of the bag. But that's better than a dry taco! I hope they do well. Their mission, story and website is just darling. I kinda wished they opened up at the old El Norte location as it has much bigger space. Though, maybe if this place builds, they can expand read more

Edgewater Tacos - Not open on Sunday's :( - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best tacos on the north side! Friendly staff. Great service. Everyone masked. No in dining at this time but very easy to pickup. You can also call in your order for pickup. read more

A friend and I went to the beach, and walking back to the train we noticed a lot of people standing around outside, so we went to inspect, and we sure were glad we did! Authentically awesome flavor profile. You can feel the love from the staff. Stand out for me was the chicken tamale and I'd say for my friend it was the horchata. read more

Thank God for good cooks!! Yea, this is handmade authentic Goodness!! Tried steaktaco, chorizo taco and El Pastor pork taci. All had a generous portion of well seasoned meat. Had a Steak burrito for snack later on. I justpulled into job next door!! This will be my second trip here Was within. Dozen miles...made special trip for tacos read more