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    Flaco's Tacos

    3.4 (973 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Quesabirria 3 Pack
    Jaime R.

    1st time stopping at Flacos Tacos. We were in the area and decided to grab some quick lunch. Quick service and really good food!

    Leslie C.

    I really love this place! Fun vibes, festive decor, fresh food, and fast and friendly service. This place is always lively and I see why. I've been here a few times and it's delicious. The people are friendly and the food is excellent. So far I've tried their bowls and their tacos. I had a Pronto box with two tacos, with refried beans and rice. So good! The meats are very tender and flavorful. I also love their steak bowl. I love tacos and these really live up to the hype. My boyfriend enjoyed his chicken quesadillas too. Very flavorful and a generous amount of cheese. The guacamole is phenomenal!! Wow! The horchata is yummy and the sangria is good too. Their green salsa is fantastic and the right amount of spicy. Really good food and very reasonable prices. A great neighborhood spot. I'll be a regular.

    Flacos Tacos
    Ernie H.

    Look I live in Chicago Illinois, having tacos, prepared by and served from people from ts place of its origin is not unusual. Thus when I find a joint that is clearly geared to western audiences And still find a taco satisfying that's always a pleasant surprise. Anyway, I'm writing this review like two weeks later(Yelp kept on bugging me) so my memory isn't as good. I remember however that the Al Pastor was amazing- it came with pineapples. That alone is worth the trip.

    Al pastor and carne asada tacos
    Kit C.

    We were restaurant hopping and this was one of our stops. First of all the service was great and fast. The restaurant has a hole in the wall vibe and set up. The taco was decent but not something I'd love to keep coming back for. They do have horchata that allow for one refill which was the main reason we stopped by cause we were craving for a sweet treat!

    Holly W.

    We were pleasantly surprised! We had to find a quick place near the Auditorium before the performance and so glad we found Flaco's! They were so fast and it was very yummy and very reasonably priced! We will definitely be back!

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    Gauri S.

    Always see a lot of people dining in so decided to give it a shot. Definitely did not match up to my expectations. Food was not great and did not feel fresh either .. tacos Maya or Dos Bros is a much better option.

    Mini-Burrito Plate
    Izabella S.

    Tasty authentic Mexican food! This location is super cute and has many seating options. The staff is super friendly, has amazing recommendations, and served us very quickly. Tried the ancho-chicken bowl, it was very savory and everything melded together. Also tried the mini burrito platter with 2 chicken and 2 steak! They were delicious and perfect for someone who wants to try different flavors. They have an amazing selection of Mexican soda and horchata as well. Prices are also on the lower end considering the area. Highly recommend!

    Look at those big chucks of avacado slices!
    Jane M.

    Printer's Row isn't just about print shops and literature. It's got some spice! It's close to Grant Park, and has a cozy bookstore across the street to boot! After the annual Printer's Row Lit Fest, I was ready to eat a horse! But, I ended up at this kitschy joint. The service was friendly. Although they made a mistake on my order, they corrected it swiftly and said I could keep the burrito. That's how you provide Good customer service and retain patronage. I love the freshness of all the vegetables and herbs, and the large slices of avocados. The Horchata was meh. If you want great Horchata, go to Carbon on 26th St. I will give this place a 3.5 star for the fresh ingredients, the friendly service, the vibe and the location.

    Michelle C.

    Nice staff and quick service--a great neighborhood spot. The chips and salsa were a solid choice. I almost got full on the chips alone because they were so addicting (oily and crunchy, YUM) I really liked their tacos, especially the shrimp tacos. The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the sauce complemented them nicely.

    Joe F.

    Visited Flaco's Tacos for lunch with two friends. The cashier greeted us and provided menus. There also is a self service kiosk. I opted for the kiosk since it included pictures. It was very simple to order food from the kiosk. I opted to try two different types of tacos, Al Pastor and Street Corn Chicken. Prices are very reasonable. My order was brought to my table within minutes of ordering. Both tacos were delicious. I preferred the Al Pastor. One of my friends ordered a basket of chips for our table. The chips were crisp and delicious. I definitely enjoyed my visit to Flaco's Tacos and will visit again if I am in the area. I recommend visiting the restaurant.

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    Aneela C.

    If I could give this place 10 stars I would. They're so polite to me every time I come in (which is a lot since I live around the corner!) To-go bottled margaritas & their chicken burritos have me kicking my feet every weekend in excitement. A little pricey but nothing that tastes this good doesn't come without a hefty price! Try all of their to-go margaritas!!

    Hibiscus Flaco's Margarita (16 oz)
    Lynette H.

    I'm not sure why it took me this long to review flacos tacos. Wes been a few times and tonight we ordered for pick up and enjoyed at home. I ordered the steak taco and the Al pastor taco, my husband ordered the steak burrito, and I ordered my toddler the kids meal (chicken taco with rice and beans) and OBVIOUSLY we ordered the hibiscus margaritas to go too. The two tacos was enough to make me really full and my husband said the burrito was enough! He ordered a taco on the side and saved it for tomorrow. I super love their to go margaritas and it's probably the # 1 reason we order from here. However, with that said, their tacos are fantastic as well! I know in the past I've also ordered the steak tostada bowl and have loved it!! Inside, I do love the decors and bright colors. There's ample seating and in the warmer months there's a small patio on Dearborn.

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    Muchas Gracias D'Angelo!

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    2 months ago

    Their tacos are fresh and delicious. I recommend the shrimp tacos. I definitely would recommend trying them out,

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    Muchisimas Gracias! And we love the great photos!

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    Muchisimas Gracias. We love the pictures!

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    5 months ago

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    Muchas Gracias! We appreciate the feedback

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    8 months ago

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    We are so happy to hear this! Thank you for stopping by

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    Thank you for stopping by and giving us a try Alia!

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    Muchisimas Gracias Angie! We appreciate all of your feedback

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    3 months ago

    I have since come back to Flaco's and the tacos were amazing! Thank you for taking my previous experience into consideration!

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    Muchisimas Gracias Aneela! We hope to see you have soon :)

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    Gracias Edgar! We appreciate the kind words and for you to stop by

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    Great photos! Gracias Lynette!

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    Muchisimas Gracias Rosario! We hope to see you back very soon :)

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    Thank you Tiffany for stopping by! We hope you see you back again:)

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    Gracias Carlo!

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    1 year ago

    On the pricier side, but good chip quantity. Cozy vibes in the restaurant, it's quite small. Made for a nice night outing!

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    Graicas Charlette for stopping by! We hope to see you back soon :)

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    1 year ago

    Good food at reasonable price. Friendly staff. Margaritas tasty but weak. Outdoor dining available.

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    Muchas Gracias! We hope to have you back soon :)

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