I agree with the previous reviews that the food is just okay and overpriced. I had two fish tacos that tasted rather muddy which I was surprised by since I'm pretty sure it was a piece of tilapia (this points to a bad quality of the fish). The taco itself felt like it was just rushed and not put together with care. Very thick pieces of tomato and the tortilla was very soggy. The place itself looked very clean and colorful, perhaps I would try this place again but get something different then fish tacos. I think if your charging around $4.00 per taco then it should be something good or at least enjoyable. There's a of great places that make really good tacos and as of right now I do not think this is the place. read more

El Taco Sabroso #2 - Fish tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Great authentic Mexican food, service always on hand to help. Great place to dine in.

Food is ok, but very overpriced. So many other more affordable places w same or better food

Prices are double what shows online, so just be aware when ordering. Food is good, just overpriced.

Got some tacos from this place and I had a fucking fat ass piece of a bone in the taco and I almost broke my tooth. She said she can't give me a money back because I had two bites of the taco. I had two bites of 1/3 tacos and found a bone in it and brought that shit back and she refused to give me my money back. I been going here for years. Never fucking going there again. read more

2/5/24 First of all, let me tell you that this was my first time here. I walked in and placed my order. Customer service is very pleasant and this place DID NOT DISAPPOINT! The food was made fresh when I walked in and the green salsa is good. Steak tacos, tacos de lengua and steak torta are very delicious. I asked for an order of guacamole but there were more ingredients in there than the guac it self. I can do without, next time. The order of rice has flavor, hot and delicious. The bagged carrots are delicious as well. This little hidden gem is absolutely perfect for me and my family! Watch out El Taco Sabroso #2 because we are used to placing huge orders. We don't play about our food especially when we find an amazing establishment who goes above and beyond with fresh, delicious food. Will definitely be back, again & again!!! Alejandra T. read more

That was the most horrible food that I ever ate. The prices are outrageous and I woke up with a bad stomach ache and runs. Don't eat here

The soup on a Sunday morning after a long night, was perfection. We had the caldo De Res and 7 Mares. Staff is friendly and inviting and plenty of parking. It is my go from now on. read more

Do yourself a favor and order their Pastor and Asada tacos with Cilantro and onion, and ask for some fresh lime wedges on the side. AMAZING flavor, cooked to order in a great family friendly atmosphere. We also tried the chicken enchiladas and they were delicious. Yummy. I would shy away from tamales, because they were dry. We will definitely come back here. read more

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Not very hospitable here!! Very unwelcoming for me. I don't think I'll be back ! They food is nasty the steak Tortas was very bland no seasoning on the steak the salas was very bland as well!! read more

Go JUST for the tacos and sopes! I first found out about this little hole in the wall restaurant when I was driving around Oak Lawn looking better tasting Mexican food (La Playita on 87th and Pulaski had disappointed me for the last time). From the outside, it looks like another typical mediocre Taqueria, but I thought what the hell, give it a chance. Their tacos and sopes are delicious!! The tortillas are made from scratch, and the meat is perfectly seasoned and juicy. Their tacos do not need to be topped with anything other than cilantro and onion. The sopes are fried until crispy on the bottom and then topped with your choice of toppings. When you add the salsa and bite in, you get a crispy on the outside, soft and warm on the inside mouthful that has you begging for more. Their gorditas, tortas, and quesadillas are great as well. The rest of their food is mediocre and doesn't blow your mind. I would not drive out of my way to eat their rice, beans, guac and chips, or any of their dinner plates. The milkshakes are a hit or miss depending on who makes it and the flavored waters are just okay. The restaurant displays a neon sign that says "Tamales" on their window, and I thought that might be their specialty, but nope! If you want good tamales, go to 26th and Pulaski intersections, and you will find some of the most delicious homemade FRESH tamales in Chicago, but NOT here. This restaurant's tamales are small, with minimal filling, and tasteless. A PERFECT EXPERIENCE AT EL TACO SABROSO #2: Order 1 taco of your choice, 1 gordita to share, and definitely one of their delicious sopes to hog for yourself. Then order a Sangria Mexican soda to compliment your delicious, mouth watering food. Go at night, and you may be able to get a booth in front of a TV showing entertaining Mexican soap operas. Perfect chill night. read more

El Taco Sabroso #2 - Your new go-to restaurant for Tacos and Sopes!  Please check out my review - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Meh...the food here is alright. Not disgusting, but nothing to write home about. It's cool. It's edible. Steak tacos were decent. I wasn't too crazy about the pork, but digestible. The guacamole was really good, but chips were trash. So at the end of the day, if you have other options, go for those. If starving is the alternative, you'll be good here. read more

Some of the best tacos around and the chilaquiles are awesome actually everything is good on the menu the staff is friendly and prices are reasonable we go at least once a week read more

Great homemade guacamole! This is the best place I've found in the area. The enchiladas are mediocre but their steak taco dinners, burritos, flautas, and basically everything else are great! I love their verde sauce as well. read more

I usually order from here now once or twice a month. Excellent food!!! I had reviewed a nearby Mexican restaurant before here on Yelp. and I must say that I would rather go here to El Taco Sabroso. The place is very small...in fact, it's quite nondescript. But, the food is great. I have had a few of the dinners, the tacos, the tamales, and that AWESOME horchata!!! The food is always good and fresh. Best tacos I have ever eaten. In fact think of their food this way...you know how most families have that one auntie that makes you look forward to going to her house because of how well she can cook? That's how I think of this place. I would suggest calling ahead though...I have waited 20 minutes for my food before just walking in; but it was worth it. Food is great, people are nice...can you dig it!! Peace and love! read more

Very disappointed. The carne asada had no flavor. Their salsa verde was watered down. I felt very sick to my stomach after eating their food. I will not return. Not sure if they changed the cook , but it was not this bad before. read more

I stumbled upon this little taqueria on my way home from Midway airport, when I had a severe craving for tacos and guac. This place hit the spot - a delicious, cheap and fast meal that you can't beat! I had two tacos - chicken and pork - they were very flavorful and the meat was good quality (not at all fatty). The tacos were perfectly simple served with cilantro and onions OR lettuce and tomatoes, and double corn tortillas. They were only $2.10 each! The guacamole was also delicious and only $3.50 for a very generous serving. They also serve you complimentary chips and 3 types of salsa. Last but not least, the staff at this place was super friendly and kind - I will definitely be back anytime I drive to midway around lunch or dinner time! read more

El Taco Sabroso #2 - Chicken and pork tacos , and delicious guacamole for $3.50! - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

I have been a customer of this place for a while, great Mexican food. Today, I ordered food for my family and me, but when I paid I thought the cost was way too high. After paying, I looked up at the overhead menu and discovered they raised the price of their steak burritos to $8.00ea!!! Sorry to say, I will never go back, I understand times are tough, but gouging customers is just wrong!! read more

How have I not been here before? Today was my first visit, and like Brian C., I'm certain it won't be my last. I met a friend here for lunch and our server was sweet, very friendly. I ordered an horchata and it was very good. Not the best of my life (that was in Pilsen, I think), but pretty darn good! They were out of chicken tamales, sadly, but the chicken taco was amazing--nicely seasoned and tasty. And tasty sauces as far as the eye could see! I can't wait to go back. read more

Love this place! The bean & cheese gordita was delicious! And they serve COFFEE!! The only down side is you have to spend a minimum of $5 on your card. I would still come back, though, & recommend it to others! read more

El taco sabroso has got some good things going for them. First off they are reasonable in their prices. Not only that but they do not seem to skimp out because of their low prices. I wasn't expecting to get such a large container of rice for only 1.60! Next, as a tamale addict I had to of course order one. I got the pork, and was not super impressed by the flavor. However what I did like was that it seemed pretty fresh, no dried out edges here! The chicken and pastor tacos were pretty flavorful though. Finally they gave us 2 red sauces, 1 green, and a pico de gallo without even asking. There have been some other places in the area I have had to practically beg for hot sauce so that was nice. Overall I enjoyed their food and I shall return! read more

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Small hole in the wall restaurant with really good, inexpensive food. The wait staff is friendly. read more

El Taco Sabroso #2 - Carne Asada - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

This was my first visit and it won't be my last. I had the steak burrito and a horchata to go. Very good burrito, perfectly seasoned and tender steak. And large! The horchata was good as well, just the right amount of cinnamon. And the price can't be beat at just $6.12 for my meal. They have two tv's, that while I was there had the novellas on, a bit loud, but not terrible. It was quite busy, but everyone was being taken care of, and wait was reasonable. I'll definitely go back and try other menu offerings. read more

Long time customer, but lately every time we order from this place it costs more than the last time. Over the last year their prices have increased by almost 100%. The food is not as good as it used to be either. It seems they are using lower quality ingredients. Not to mention there is a ridiculous surcharge on top of the regular tax that they don't even tell you about until you have already been charged. We will not be ordering from this place again. read more

Has burrito dinner it was good. But I think it could have been better if they had seared the tortillas on both sides.

Excellent, very authentic Mexican restaurant! Great chips and salsa and phenomenal tacos! Horchata was not my favorite, too sweet. I would definitely return. If you are craving good Mexican food, this is the place to be! read more

I have to say that I had high hopes for this place, but that didn't last long. I'll start with the chips, and salsa which were just ok. They serve the salsa in the smallest dishes I have ever seen. They only serve pop in a can for a buck a piece which is a pet peeve of mine. I ordered a steak taco dinner which looked promising. ....boy was I wrong. The steak was chopped tiny, and very crispy. The rice had very little flavor, and this brings me to the beans. The beans were just a brown flavorless paste. The rice, and beans sucked so bad I couldn't finish them. For the roughly $11 I paid for my lunch I want better. You live and you learn. read more

El Taco Sabroso #2 - Taco dinner $8.50. Beans and rice are terrible. - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Tasty food!!! Thumbs up!!! Tamales were just right!!! Fast service, open late night!!! But I'm sure they over charged me but there's no way to prove it. The receipt wasn't itemized. Check your bags & the pricing!!!! UPDATE: the flan taste like refrigerator!!! read more

Being going to the Pulaski location for the past 5 years, it has being a great experience everytime. I decided to give this location a chance. Their food it's good. Although I was pretty disappointed trying their Menudo on 2 different occasions, it has being the worst experince ever really hard to explain how awful it was. My recommendation is; either get this item off your menu or you guys need to improve your recipe.. don't kill your business by a dish you can't simply make.. please do yourself a favor.. read more

I will NEVER eat at this place again! I got food poisoning. The meat taste old ...sick for two days!! If you value your health, you shouldn't eat from this place! read more

This place is cheap...but be ware, you get what you pay for. The food is dry and tasteless - tastes like it was reheated. We had the chicken milanesa and the al pastor tostada and steak tostado. The horchata and Jamaica drinks are good. They barely give you any chips and salsa while dinning in. Overall, we won't be dining here again. Save your money and try another spot. read more

Ordered a couple taco dinners to go last night they let us get different kinds. We had steak, beef, chorizo, chicken, and avocado. We ordered all with the cilantro/onion/sour cream. So tasty! All the meat was really good the sauces were good the tortillas were perfect! We usually bounce around between La Fiesta and Pepe's because we've given in, but this is our new spot!!! Love it! read more

I go to Taco Sabroso 1 and 2 all the time, so close to work. This one is better in my opinion, but they both rock. I'm pretty sure they're the best Mexican food in the area. Not expensive and the portions are big. 5 stars food for the price. read more

I do prefer the location on 83rd street, as with many other second locations I do believe the original is better despite being smaller. There are some tables and waitress service in this one, but it seems very slow and traffic isn't as heavy as I would expect for a Friday night. Food was good and tasted pretty similar to the original location, but even if I had to travel a bit further, I would go to the original location. Things are fine, but one is clearly better than the other. read more

Great food! Very nice people. The carne en su jugo is the best ive had.

I was craving tacos in a major way and didn't have time to go out to the south suburbs for my favorite. I got on Yelp to see what options were nearby and opted to try this place out. Sooooo glad I did! My meat was well seasoned and juicy, the salsas were good (and plentiful). We dined in, it's not a huge space but they do have a television and nice sized booths/tables. I would have liked for our tortilla chips to be warm and in the future I'll probably just get the food to go - but the staff was very nice! All in all, if you want an authentic inexpensive Mexican meal, this is your spot. We'll definitely be going back. Oh! They only have pork tamales :( We don't eat pork :( read more

Good Mexican food for the area. This has become our family fav. place. I recommend to anyone wanting good Mexican food!

I found the best tacos al pastor I've ever had! The prices are reasonable for delicious food. This place is in a strip mall, so I found it by accident. read more

I was able to eat it without saying to myself, ugh, gross, afterward. Guacamole portions were large! That's really the best thing I can say about it. I got the chicken taco dinner. Salt was the only flavor in the chicken. Rice was clearly some form of frozen/dehydrated. Beans were blah. I'd go back for chips and guacamole read more

For a straight forward mex joint with good salsa selection and homemade guacamole, you cannot go wrong here. My burrito was large and full of all of the tasty ingredients I wanted. Ordered the side of guac and it's really chunky and plentiful. read more