Stopped in for an early dinner. There is a parking lot behind the restaurant. The place is colorful and when I walked in, I was met with a very cheerful woman. I was going to dine-in and she told me I could sit anywhere. The nice lady bought out some chips and salsa The chips were warm and crunchy. Both salsa were flavorful, but the red salsa was my favorite. I decided to get the carne asada burrito dinner. My food came out in a flash and it smelled delicious. First I have to say, these are the type of bean I love. Creamy, buttery and it had some whole beans. That first bite was a winner. The rice had a good flavor, maybe it was the achiote. The burrito itself was delicious with the meat having flavor and a nice char to it. Just wish it had a little less lettuce. Just in case I forgot. Those beans are fantastic. read more

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Asked for no cilantro in two languages and they continued to pour cilantro all over my tacos and then I said I asked for no cilantro and asked for them to make it again and they refused... On top of that, they almost forgot my cake I ordered had to remind them. lovely people inside but they were kinda mean to me. Don't reccommend. read more

French fries tasted and smelled like old frying oil I requested utensils with napkins I didn't get 2 little I mean little tomato slices bread was thick Rate you a 1 read more

El Tejado Mexican Grill - The smallest tomato slices ever - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered tamales for our Christmas party ! They were a huge hit! People are asking where they came from! Thanks for the deliciousness!

11/07/23 - Taco Tuesday time to try some place else. El Tejado Mexican Grill is located on Central Ave just north of Devon on the east side of Central. My wife ordered a pork taco and a chicken taco. The pork was pretty good but the chicken was totally bland & tasteless. I ordered the 3 taco dinner. 2 fried pork tacos were excellent & 1 shrimp taco that was breaded & not that good. The rice & beans were also bland & tasteless. If I go back again I will get the fried pork tacos as they were outstanding. read more

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I'd say it's more like a 3.5 but I'll round it up to a 4 because of how well the burrito kept. I ordered a regular vegetarian burrito plus chips and a side of guac. I was impressed that they only charged an extra dollar to add avocado. Interestingly enough, they offer chips and guac with sour cream, which I didn't want, so I realized it was a bit cheaper to get the chips with a side of guac instead. It didn't take too long to get delivered and was nice and hot. As I started eating, I realized that this wasn't really a veggie burrito, it was just a burrito without meat. They didn't replace meat with any seasoned veggies, so it was mostly the same rice/beans/onions/sour cream combo that the others had. The sour cream was pretty liquidy and was dripping everywhere, making it pretty messy to eat and the bottom of the tortilla was getting soggy. Despite this, the half that I couldn't eat held up very well in the fridge and was more flavorful the next day. The chips were not great, they needed some more salt and punch. I really liked the guac though! I probably wouldn't order again unless they have a specific veggie burrito, but it was worth eating when I was craving a burrito. read more

BEST Birria I have had to date - bar none! I was nervous and skeptical but so glad I tried ! Also tried their shrimp taco. It was good, only had about three fried small shrimps inside but overall it was good and tasty with a quality fresh tortilla and lechuga (lettuce). Got the Birria dinner. The dinner comes with two Birria tacos + beans and rice. They also offer another Birria dinner without beans and rice comes with three instead of two. I'd recommend getting the dinner with beans and rice because the beans were divine! It's so difficult to perfect a homemade bean and these reminded me a lot of my grandmas beans ; exceptional! Friendly fast service as well ! read more

Got food delivered from this place 3 times their pozole is amazing 3 taco dinner with the skirt steak is great.

I'm forever on the hunt for the best Mexican food and although we don't have the same choices as Cali, especially So. Cal, I think we still have a great selection of places to have legitimate Great tasting Mexican food here in Chicagoland. But no disrespect to Taco Bell, I actually Saved the Skokie location, because I haven't been back since the 90s. That'll be a different review. There are 4 to 5 Mexican spots just 5 minutes from me but El Tejado rises to the top like the cinnamon in your Horchata. They have a small parking lot which makes it convenient, they've been around a number of years and are open long hours. They're also on Grub Hub - so this all adds to the convenience factor. As for the food, the portions are generous and I like the Chimichanga - which is a deep fried burrito. I know it's not the healthiest but it reminds me of a gigantic egg roll. I can't get enough of that. Uh oh - Pavlov's theory is kicking in as my mouth is starting to water. The burrito, the quesadillas, refried beans; and rice are all very good too. As you can see in my pics - they're very generous with the protein. If I don't want to travel far at all, El Tejado has become my ride or die. read more

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The taco meat was tenders real recipe potential . I unfortunately bit into stringy fat or tendon more than twice. In a 3 taco dinner. Something carried a nature flavor. Maybe the cilantro I don't know . Beans were soupy. Rice was good. The flutes were supposed to be chicken. I definitely tasted poultry seasoning.I'm not sure the meat was entirely chicken. I couldn't eat them. I ate One fluta They were smothered in sour cream and cheese. Beans were to soupy. Bit of a natural flavor at times permeated both dinners. Everyone was nice , to my face. Very clean store. , The letus was thoroughly washed. Sorry I can't give them a good score. I took the time to spend my money at this store at that time . They failed to provide this consumer with adequate product quality. Your professional there's no excuse for soggy packaging. How do you screw up a Fluta? It's a tortilla and chicken read more

I was craving tacos and wanted to give this place a try. Unfortunately, the tacos here are not for me. I ordered carne asada, tripas, and shrimp tacos. All the tacos were lacking in flavor. The hot sauces also weren't spicy at all. Everything was just okay. My order didn't come with limes, which I definitely think would have brought out more of the flavors. But what I did like was how clean and crispy the tripe was (just ask them to make the tripe extra crispy) . Also, even though my mom didn't like the chewiness of the steak, I didn't mind it! They're open really late, so if you want cheap tacos late at night, this is the place to go. read more

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As of today they have 4 stars on Yelp..!??? How! I'll tell you, in this French vanilla area of the Edgebrook neighborhood there's a lack of diverse foods. (Look into the history of Edgebrook). In terms of Latin or Tex-Mex cuisines there is hardly any competition nearby. You'd have to drive several minutes in opposite directions to find decent alternates. Sure yeah, TBK (Taco burrito king) is the next big name nearby but if you've had their food.... I don't understand the star ratings of my peers. This taqueria is a big A-OKAY. You need a quick meal that will satisfy food cravings, there ya go. But if having the ability to get food from a better taqueria (Tex-Mex taco shop) then you must go for it! The food has been decent and price bearable until Covid pricing kicked in. Upgrades which carry Covid price-gouging standards were unbelievable during 2020 & 2021. Pre-Covid up-charges would be $1-2. During Covid we're talking $5+ and on a menu item that is $7, that up-charge rate doesn't make sense. You were just better off ordering two items. But maybe that was their thinking also? Forget paying a $5 up charge for extra meat, just buy a mini burrito. Now you have two meals. Now that we're in a different circumstance these days, we'll have to see how it all shakes out. (The above up-charges for extra meat in entrees like a burrito, taco, entree. The item didn't matter the amount same across the board) Most proteins are overcooked and over seasoned. Their al pastor gets butchered in this way all the time. Sometimes the meat texture can be like Baconbits. I've had to spit inedible hard pieces and other times found small pork bones and not the soft cartilage kind which I would be okay with. While I'm on the topic of ingredients, some just aren't quality. For instance the style of sour cream. If you suffer from any lactose problems, best to avoid altogether. Also, if you aren't planning to eat quickly put the dairy items in the fridge fast. Other reviews mention the taste because of expiry date. Possible or just a lower quality of product. I'm a fan of gorditas and theirs are big/ filling. Stuffed with chosen proteins, lettuce and tomato. Though I don't think it's prepared that often and always one piece of the shell will be thick and mushy. When taqs use this style of dough I wish they would fry it crispy. Way too thick, mushy and tasteless. I've been an occasional diner off and on since they opened years back. I think I continue because their hours work better with me on the commute vs some of their competitors. Taquerias tend not to stay open too late in the nearby suburbs. read more

Really really good. Love the veggie tacos, it comes with avocado, lettuce, tomato, rice and beans. The rice and beans on the side is one of the highlights of the meal, not just a side like most places. The salsa is a little spicy but it's probably just my tolerance. Feels pretty authentic. read more

I've been going to this restaurant for around four years. Without exception, the dine-in service has been excellent, and I've never had an issue with takout orders. It's not a Michelin-star venue, but there is a cozy vibe to this neighborhood eating house. The quesabirria is very good, and the numerous dinner items I've had have all been tasty (meat-, chicken-, pork-, and seafood-based). I've never had a bad meal or experience here, and the food quality and consistency is on par with that of similar types of Mexican restaurants. read more

My family orders from here just about weekly. I feel that the quality of the food has definitely decreased since the place opened. I usually order a burrito suizo dinner. The steak is usually hit or miss. Sometimes it's greasy, sometimes it's over cooked, sometimes it's OK. Not sure what it is, but my assumption is the beans- they typically give a bad stomach ache. They're really watery and not so much refried. The preparation and delivery is usually pretty quick, but I think I'm going to be taking a break from this place for a while. read more

ordered pick up - absolutely the best torta I've had in a long time. AL pastor for the win!

I went there last night and was pretty impressed by it. There are a ton of places like this all over Chicago, but the one thing I like about this place is the portion sizes are large and the food is not spicy. I got the taco dinner which was three steak tacos with beans and rice. The tacos were stuffed with meat. Along with the great rice and beans, it was certainly filling. It also was flavorful, but not spicy. While I enjoy a good spice, it's a great place for those "flower mouths" out there. We also got guacamole which was pretty good! I liked it and will swing by when I want a taco fix. It's simple, but great! read more

Very disappointed ! I ordered 4 burrito dinners and once we started eating them they were like a lettuce burritos. That's all that was in them and a sliver of meat. I called the owner to inform him and his reply was ok?! WTH!!! Why go through the motions of having a business if you are going to do this? I'm done. read more

I see other reviews about this spot. But what they all fail to mention is that the owner has changed. Things have changed around for the better! I ate here during Covid and it was bad. Food bad and service bad. I was in the neighborhood and gave a shot. Talked with the waitress and learned the owner changed. I mentioned that the food was great and told her to pass the message along. Will be back to try other items read more

Everything we ordered had so much flavor. Salsa (especially the red) is really amazing. We tried the steak tacos, steak torta, Al pastor tacos, chicken tamale, and quesadilla. Everything was fantastic. The flavor of the Al pastor was on point. My husband and I both grew up in Chicago and have had our fair share of Mexican food, we have 4 places within a few blocks of us and this one beats out all of them. I'd rather take a 10 minute drive to go get food from here! read more

So happy to see you're open late Nice solid classic menu Thank you for making me dinner and breakfast and lunch and dinner thank you read more

During these dark times, Cinco de Mayo was meant to be a brief flash of joy and hope. However with our regular taco joint slammed with 3 hour wait times for orders, the future of our taco Tuesday+Cinco de Mayo+stay at home celebration seemed bleak. But alas like a knight in shining armor El Tejado Mexican grill appeared in my Yelp search. Armed with a shield of carne asada fries, boots of steak Huaraches, chainmail of tacos of various fillings, and speaking the milky words of horchata, El Tejado truly saved the day. But for real, the carne asada fries were the best I've ever had. read more

Good taco place around the area. Consistently good, and quick. The birria tacos are good but I would say a little too salty.

Never thought I'd venture out to Edgebrook for tacos, but a late-night craving hit and this was the only place in the area that was still open. We were feeling rather lazy so driving to Niles wasn't even an option... We called to place our order 40 mins before closing, and the lady that we spoke to on the phone couldn't have sounded any friendlier. We just weren't used to that kind of customer service so late at night (especially from a quick-serve) that we were a bit taken aback! They've got a ton of menu offerings, from breakfast to seafood dishes. Got the taco dinner. I tried the al pastor and the camaron (shrimp) tacos. Al pastor was good and was seasoned well. The camaron was breaded, which I totally didn't expect. Rice was a little dry but not horrible. I didn't care for the refried beans. Other photos posted on here show the refried beans to still have whole pinto beans in them, so not sure why the one that came with our dinner was completely mashed. Regardless, we're happy to have another place to add to our rotation of taquerias! read more

Places like these are the reason why south siders are so critical of Mexican food on the north side. I ordered the steak burrito and I didn't get past one bite. It was gross beyond words. Someone else mentioned in the comments that the steak doesn't taste like steak. That's putting it mildly. I also ordered some chicken tacos, but I ended up tossing them. People would be better off just getting tacos at Burger King. That's how much this place sucks. read more

Nothing beats the moment that the burrito dinner plate hits my table with steam rising off of the rice and beans, cheese still melting. Best meal for your buck in the area. Gold mine of a restaurant. I crave their food once a week or more. I love El Tejado! read more

The "chicken" was gray inside the "chicken" tostada - (maybe road pigeon or a raccoon). It did not look anything like chicken should. Three bites into the meal and I threw it all away. Even the lettuce, rice and beans were bland, but at least they resembled the accurate produce. Not so for the "meat". read more

A real authentic Mexican taqueria in the neighborhood! Family owned and operated. You couldn't find better if you lived in the middle of Pilsen. Located one building south of Happy Foods on Central. They have a parking lot. Lots of choices & combos at reasonable prices. Fresh made chips and salsa hit the table with your menu. Generous portions. Delicious. My new local addiction. I asked for a large Tamarindo. She had me at "with or without ice?" Highly recommended. Support our local businesses. Definately worthy of a taste. Try it out! read more

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We got take out and everything was good! Great portions and really good guacamole. I got the fajitas and thought they were excellent!

I was kinda disappointed, ordered enchiladas suizas w red sauce and it was so spicy it was inedible. I've ordered it before but this was not the same read more

Not ordering anything anymore meat doesn't taste like steak and for 2 steak burritos and 4 steak tacos and small rice was 65.00 what a ripoff I guess avocado cost 10.00 lol I will find a different place in park ridge read more

Chicken tacos were good but shrimp tacos were quite disappointing. First it was breaded shrimp, which the menu did not say, otherwise I wouldn't have ordered them. And second, they were soggy and bland, I have no doubt that they were from a frozen bag. Jumbo quesadilla was quite big and my kids were happy with it. read more

Very good Mexican food, well made, especially the burritos (they don't fall apart on you!). I especially like the steak burritos and tostadas. I recommend taking it to go. The place is clean but the oddest shaped interior of any restaurant I've ever been in. They're confined to the weird triangular architecture that affects the interior. They should probably move if they want more customers. Probably the best Mex place in Edgebrook. read more

I have had the tacos here before and today I was in a mood for a steak burrito and this place was a great choice, tender steak, beans, lettuce, tomato and sour cream, all together created a awesome tasty burrito read more

El Tejado Mexican Grill - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The go to burrito in the hood, it's all you want in a burrito! I take mine with no lettuce, add avocado slice and cilantro. Extra verde sauce!pleaseeeeeee! So tasty!!, Pastor taco dinner for the son? Dinner is done! read more

Ordered delivery through Grubhub. The order came wrong, plus the vegetarian tacos tasted terrible. They arrived stuffed with bland rice, lettuce, warm tomato, cheese, and avocado. I specified no cheese or sour cream, but they came with cheese anyway. When I called to report the error and to send them back and get a substitute, they told me they couldn't help me, but I should call grubhub. I then called grubhub who said they'd reach out to the restaurant, and when they did, they said the restaurant would not send me a replacement. Grubhub did refund the tacos, but the dinner was ruined. Can't see why they wouldn't want to fix their error. I won't order again. read more

Love their Pastor Tortas!! So far everything on their menu has been really tasty and fresh .

Very friendly and very clean. Tacos and burritos and their flan is very good. I think they added a room also. They need better signage though. This used to be an old subway sandwich shop... read more

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2nd time around....ordered the jumbo chicken quesadilla .... Chicken was so tender and flavorful! Also ordered the pork burrito dinner, burrito was huge and full of meat! read more

It was a good place to stop and have a quick meal. The service was pretty normal, nothing bad nothing amazing. Same with the food. It tasted like something I would get at taco burrito king or los comales. My boyfriend and I sat down at our table and waited for our food to be cooked. A worker came by and put a dish of tortilla chips on the table. That was it. We both looked at each other and were pretty confused. No salsa came with it. Just plain (unsalted) tortilla chips. They were kinda annoying to eat but we didn't want to leave any to waste. We were just kinda confused. Also, when ordering they asked if we wanted a drink and we said water. We never got cups or never got any water. I ordered the taco dinner with steak and it was good but nothing too amazing just your average tacos. But it definitely filled me up for the rest of the day. This is a very average place to get Mexican food from. I have only gotten the tacos and they were average. I would recommend this place as a decent price quick bite type thing. If you are looking at something to amaze you or something rich this might not be the place. read more

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