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    La Palapa

    3.3 (395 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Tacos
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    LA PALAPA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Michelle C.

    Great vibes, and they have live music. Eating outside was a whole experience, especially being right by the highway entrance with so many people walking around. What we ordered: Oysters: They were huge! Good, but I might try something else next time. The Mattress Breaker: This dish was massive. I liked the rice packed underneath. It soaked up all the delicious seafood flavors from on top. Ceviche tostada: Even though they give you the ceviche as a complimentary appetizer, we just had to order another one because it was so tasty We had a great first experience here, but we did notice that we were charged for water when the bill came. The waitress said it was a mistake. Even though we were a bit confused, we trust her and are glad we caught it.

    Lina V.

    Friendly service. Fun environment. Great live music on Saturdays. Food is tasty and decently priced. Great for groups.

    Red Snapper
    Jessica M.

    I told my honey bun I had a taste for Red Snapper and after a quick google search this is where he brought me. The restaurant was extremely spacious and all of the staff was extremely friendly. We were brought salsa and ceviche as an appetizer. Both had a nice flavor. They gave a large drink selection. I ordered horchata. It was more thin in texture than I'd like but again the flavor was great. I ordered the snapper as my meal and was shocked by the serving size. I ordered the diabla sauce on the side and enjoyed the fish and the sauce. Def will be back again.

    Mariscada 3 people
    Jocelynn K.

    Tried it for the first time with some friends. Ordered the mariscada for the three of us. It was more than enough food for all three of us and comes with a side of rice. The dish exceeded our expectations, the octopus was so tender and the seasoning was so good, just enough spice to get that warm feeling. If you add the sauce on top of the rice too, bomb. It also went great with the garlic bread. Service was a little slow for the amount of ppl they had working and the amount of ppl in the restaurant, we had to keep flagging the server. The restaurant itself had ample seating and we were seated inside but they have a side with garage like doors that were open and we were right next to so we were able to eat inside but still enjoy the great weather.

    Pulpo Zarandeado Tray (Small)
    Daniel S.

    Mexican restaurant in McKinley Park that specializes in seafood dishes. I've gotten it to go and dined in. Dining in is the better experience. It's got a big space, with lots of tables, and on Saturday nights, when I went, there was a mariachi band playing. A fun atmosphere for sure. I got the squid (pulpo) dish, very tasty, and when I got it to go, I'd gotten the prawns dinner, good, but a lot of shell. Regardless though, you get a lot of food. Since it's mainly seafood, as you can imagine the prices aren't cheap, but they're not SUPER high, and you get your money's worth. A few parking spots along the side, but you can just do street parking down the block if those fill up. I'd definitely recommend if you live in Bridgeport, or any nearby area, if you're a fan of seafood and looking for a little nicer Mexican dining experience.

    Queta S.

    I had not been here in years. I love what they've done to the place. It is definitely way more spacious than before. We came for my dad's birthday & he loved it. They had live music playing since we went on the weekend. We did not have reservations and we were seated quickly.

    Langostinos (Small), Rompecolchon
    Micaela W.

    I don't know what's in the langostinos and ronpecolchon sauce, but it was amazing! And the ceviche and salsa were really fresh. Lots of patio space and great for groups!

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    Luke C.

    I came in with kind of low expectations but I was pleasantly surprised by the food here. I have never been to a seafood mexican restaurant and this place really delivered. We started with the complimentary ceviche and tostadas. They also came with salsa. We got multiple food items including the crab legs and the Langostinos. These were both cooked in a mildly spicy sauce. They were really, really fresh and the flavors were great! It was peppery and garlicky. I got the tilapa in mexicana style which was pretty good. I had never had this dish before. It was kind of like a fresh salsa on top of the fish, with cilantro, peppers, and onions cooked in buttery sauce. The sides were good too, with the rice being a interesting texture and going well with all the other parts of the fish. The seafood rice was good too. I normally do not like seafood rice but this managed to have a lot of flavor without getting too "fishy". I think it is because of the variety of different seafoods in the rice, and the different texture of the rice (different than asian style seafood rice). So how come this gets a 4 and not a 5? Well, the service was a little inattentive. Even though they have paper towels at each table, we quickly ran out of places to put the crab leg shells. I wish they were able to clear the table quicker. They also did not really come to check back with us. I feel like this restaurant could work a lot better as a self-serve.

    Great job Alex!!

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    Really enjoyed the food and atmosphere Beach vibes in the city. High quality food and service. Drinks were okay.

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    Every dish is tasty! Service is great and ambiance as well very spacious, staff very friendly

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    Birrieria Zaragoza - Tacos

    Birrieria Zaragoza

    4.6(126 reviews)
    9.5 miUptown
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    Tacos de cabeza 10/10 algo de otro mundo! Taco de cabeza…read more10/10 out of this world! Birria 9.5/10 Las tortillas hechas a mano 10/10 Hand made tortillas 10/10 Flan 10/10 100% recomiendo la Birrieria Zaragoza! Calidad y sazón en su punto. I 100% recommend Birrieria Zaragoza! The quality and seasoning are spot on.

    We are so fortunate to have a place like Birrieria Zaragoza in our city. Their customer service has…read morealways been outstanding. They truly go above and beyond to make sure they deliver great customer service. They'll do little things like offer you a free taco of their Birria while you wait for your food. Go to any market in Mexico and they'll treat you the exact same. Unfortunately for them their original Southside location is closed due to a fire but they'll be back hopefully soon! My son and daughter both ordered their Birria Tacos, my wife ordered their Quesabirria tacos and I ordered their Tazon Chico of their carnaza Birria of course. It also came with a side of their handmade tortillas. Everything tasted so fresh and the Birria was very delicious. So much flavor in the consome. Ordering the tazon is definitely they way to go here because you get the meat in the consome. But if you wanted meat only, you have the option of ordering their plato instead. Regardless of what you order here, you won't go wrong. Enjoy!

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    4.2(1.9k reviews)
    5.4 miNear North Side
    $$

    I love that they had an upstairs space with lots of wide tables and seats you can move around. Both…read morefloors have bathrooms and self-serve drink stations. Really awesome space at a crowded downtown location. Foods were served on nice metal holders or disposable/environmentally friendly containers and utensils. The tacos were huge, and I love that they focus on the variety of vegetables on the taco, which is often overlooked at other places. Veggies also make the taco look beautiful. I particularly enjoyed the tikka paneer, the paneer was soft for paneer but firmer than tofu, a really great texture. And the flavor wasn't overpowering. The tikka sauce was light, which I am totally fine with. The chicken quesadilla was also made well and of good value, the kids all really liked it. The salmon was good too but didn't really stand out as much, but appreciate the variety veggies on top! The mexi-Cali shrimp bowl was not bad either, but also didn't stand out much. The shrimp was good but I prefer it cooked even lighter if possible. Flavor was good tho. The rice was long grain, which I prefer, but they do give quite a lot, I ended up having quite a lot leftover. I wish the had a bit more cilantro or other herby mix to increase the depth of flavor, but overall still pretty good. Queso was also really good, thick and creamy, not too salty, but sadly the kids didn't like it as much. Husband also liked the gochujang pork a lot, said it was actually really really good. Overall, we really enjoyed everything we had there. Love that they also had paper towels everywhere. My preferred method of keeping clean haha. Will definitely come back.

    Ordered their tacos online and they were heavenly. Tried their paneer, tofu and cauliflower taco …read more All three of them were amazing. Such great flavor can just come to Chicago just for this specially. Would definitely recommend.

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    Tacombi

    4.0(202 reviews)
    3.8 miWest Loop, Near West Side
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    I was just randomly walking around the area and the festive music drew me in. Reminded me of the…read morekind of place you might see in a neighborhood in Mexico City, casual, pop up style, no frills and just really good food and friendly hardworking staff. In a way it felt like a makeshift restaurant with an urban warehouse vibe, big colorful signage on the walls, folding chairs and card tables make up the interior. It was very busy, almost every seat taken and the staff was running around taking orders with a smile delivering food and seemed to be having fun too. This is the kind of ENERGY I love!! There is a separate bar for drinks. The juices are freshly made in house, the horchata was highly recommended and apparently always sells out. I might have gotten the last glass of the night, the guy who ordered right after me couldn't get it. My quesoburrias and chicken quesadilla were very filling, and honestly I didn't need to order three, I left overstuffed haha... the waiter says I should try the shrimp tacos and cod next time. (Yelp tip:) He also told me that on Tuesdays from open til close it's BOGO on all tacos but there's always a line. Oh I'm definitely going to be back for this! Might be one of my most enjoyable meals in the city in 2026 so far!

    Tacombi is the place you need to visit to satiate your taco cravings! With a lot of taco options in…read morethe west loop this is the clear winner! The sinaloa shrimp is the best there is and props to the al pastor, seared fish, and carne asada. Excellent esquites and the margarita packs a punch, especially if you dare to get the spicy margarita! The vibes feel like the minute you step out you'll be greeted by the beachside at playa del Carmen! End your meal with their churros for good time.

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    4.3(388 reviews)
    9.4 miRavenswood
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    Authentic and delicious…read more This has been our go-to lunch spot for my co-workers and I, whenever we decide to eat out. I've tried different proteins for the tacos: STEAK, LENGUA (tongue), TRIPA (tripe), PASTOR (pork), and BISTECK. They are all delicious, tender, juicy, well-prepared and well-seasoned. The lime, cilantro, and onions on each taco are fresh and give so much flavors. The rice and beans that come with the entrees are so good as well. Service is always friendly and efficient. The place is neat, the bathroom is clean, and the prices are very reasonable. I will never get tired of coming here to eat. I heard that their margaritas are worth trying too. I'll try those after work hours ;)

    My goal is to try 50 new Chicago restaurants in 2025!…read more Restaurant: 48/50 Month tried: August Favorite dish: Burrito, Tacos Picture this: It's moving day and it's hot outside. You've been up since 6 am sweating and lifting heavy boxes. You just paid your movers an excessive amount of money and got yelled at by a neighbor for blocking the alleyway. It's 1 pm and you're HUNGRY and want a DRINK. This was our experience walking into Taqueria Primo Chukis. We ordered some very well-priced margaritas, my husband got tacos and I got a chicken burrito. YUMMMM. Great portions (my burrito was huge), simple yet flavorful recipes, and great service. The house salsas were great as well and actually quite spicy. After inhaling our food in record time and declaring this our favorite restaurant of our new neighborhood, only one question remained - was it actually that good, or were we just starving from our move? Don't worry, we put that to the test! We came back with a group on a perfectly normal day and had a spread of enchiladas, tacos, burritos, and flan. Somehow, I think it was even better the second time!! My husband now suggests this spot for any and every meal. You will not be disappointed if you are looking for simple yet delicious mexican food.

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    Primo Chuki's by Night . Ravenswood/Uptown .(Ashland/Lawrence Ave) Tacos Burritos Tortas Quesadillas Enchiladas etc. Fast Service. Cool!

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