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Paco's Tacos 2

4.0 (165 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Good for kids

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Tacos de asada
Moises T.

Pacos Tacos is one of those places you call home, a hidden gem, located in multiple places around the city. This place is a first thing you have to do if you come from out of town or if you are a permanent resident in chicago. Its an iconic location to eat an incredible meal and it top of that you have the rare opportunity to interact with the chef, while cooking your tacos, right in front of your eyes! The best tacos on the south side all of Chicago. Been coming here since i moved to the city.  My go to is the steak tacos with everything on the them, onions, cilantro, a touch of lime and don't forget the red and also green homemade salsa. The meat is so soft and I love the flavor that comes with every bite, Very genuine. If you are still hungry, for seconds i have to go with the barbacoa tacos, those are even better and so tender. specially with a cold Jaritos for a drink. If you had to eat one meal for the rest of my life it would recommend these tacos. I've been coming to this place for years and i will never going to stop, this a place for the soul and heart. I can tell you you have a reliable costumer for life.

Barbacoa and Chicken tacos
Fabiola R.

If you're looking for tacos and need something quick and delicious, Paco's Tacos 2 is a great place to stop at! They offer a variety of tacos, tostadas, burritos, and tortas. While they're prices have gone up to almost $5 per taco, the quality of the food is still as great they were before! Note that street parking is limited because its location is on a busy road.

Carne Asada (left) Al Pastor (right)
Jose C.

I was a big fan of their al pastor from their archer location, but this locations tasted a bit different. Perhaps it needed to be cooked longer, but the meat was to moist and not enough tenderness. It still had a good flavor but not what I remembered. I also ordered a lengua taco. It's pricey at $4 a taco but a very good tasting taco. The tacos here are huge and definitely worth the price. Their service is very quick here. Their staff is not the friendliest nor the most welcoming but still get the job done. We sat at the counter watching the cooks make their magic. They also offer carnitas and chicharron at a different counter at a very decent low price.

chicken & steak with salsa verde (mild)
Money F.

After a day of running errands, why not end it with some authentic, good tacos? I've been to this restaurant once before and it was good but this time it was DELICIOUS. I ordered chicken and steak tacos. Usually I am skeptical about chicken tacos because most places serve dry meat which takes away flavor but these were great!! Both the chicken and steak were flavorful and they give a nice amount of meat. Customer service is 10/10. My cashier was fast, the food was ready in about 3-5 minutes and accurate! I will definitely be revisiting this establishment.

al pastor, barbacoa, and carne asada
Rosa J.

For the north-siders, suburb dwellers, and out-of-towners, Paco's tacos, in my book, are worth the drive! I no longer venture often to the south side of Chicago, but I get my taco fix whenever I am out and about in the neighborhood. Out of the three (3) locations, the seating in "Paco's Tacos 2" is the most ample and has their own parking lot (even though the space is quite limited). Hubby and I found free street parking right in front of the restaurant without encountering any difficulty. We came here during the Sunday dinner rush. However, the wait was reasonable because the cashiers and cooks worked extremely fast. I got my usual picks: tacos de carne asada, barbacoa, y al pastor ($2.75/ea., as of 01/13/2019). I felt the prices gone up when I hesitated whether or not I should get the lengua, which was $4. Oh well, that really wasn't the deal breaker; I was just "tongue-twisted." Anyway, hope some of you got my humor. I surely will get the taco de lengua, after I acquire my next paycheck. Overall, I was satisfied with the taste of all three (3) I ordered in this trip. The meat was juicy and tender. I love how much lime juice every time I saw a cook pour onto the meat while grilling. I love limes and anything lemon-y. With that being said, that could have been the reason why I am diggin' Paco's tacos! Their salsa roja and verde were excellent as well. They weren't too spicy, but the flavors were on-point. The salsa bottles are usually scattered around the tables for the dine-in patrons. Make sure you are able to take advantage of the sauces and use generously on these delicious, delightful, finger-licking tacos. Hubby commented that their torta de carne asada was also tasty. I took a brief glance on that; it certainly looked pleasurably appetizing. I really don't have anything negative to say about "Paco's Tacos," except the condition of dining tables can be a bit messy. Nevertheless, I am fond of the tacos they serve and would proudly say they are "Chicago's Best."

Rude cashier and unprofessional customer service . Watch out with this lady
EL P.

Unfortunately, had a poor bad experience coming to these place today. Seems like the Coronavirus was affecting the cashier today. Furthermore, I had to wait for my order for 20 minutes until I told the lady cashier what happened to my order . She reply, I don't know what your talking about . Not only I waited 20 Minutes, but Irate and agitated I asked for my money. She reply, were is your receipt . I said, you have a copy don't you . The yellow copy to be specific and she couldn't find it . Instead, of horse playing with the cooks and being dumbfounded of what she was doing, I said pay more attention . Nevertheless, she wouldn't give me her name nor the manager name. However, got my money back in the end and in the end took a picture of her . By the way, very rude and unprofessional customer service Also, went to Indios a few blocks and the food is way better than this place .

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Adrian C.

One of my favorites spots for tacos when I am out south the asadas I highly recommend getting you will not be disappointed you will definitely be back for more trust me

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Tacos r yummy n they give you a lot of meat in your tacos. Plus the prices r good. Barbacua tacos r my fave!!!!

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These tacos banging. Come here often. Always the same flavor. New parking lot built on the same side of the restaurant.

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8 years ago

They have great tacos. I like there carne asada tacos. Also the burritos are good. And you cant go wrong with there agua de horchata.

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9 years ago

Best tacos in Chicago hands down! They are not stingy with their meats. Tacos are huge and will definitely fill you up.

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Best tacos in southwest side Chicago I recommend to everyone to try their chicken tacos it's fireeee

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4.3
(434 reviews)
5.9 mi
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We arrived not knowing it was a bar crawl happening but we still got in and waited for a table. It…read moretook 30 minutes to get a table bc of the bar crawl. As much as it was packed from 2:30 til 3:30 we were still were able to order a drink at bar. Martin was so nice and took our order and brought it to us being we went back to waiting line. The place is small with a hard time to walk around when it's full. It's a nice bar restaurant and didn't realized until we were leaving that there's a back area. The bartenders could be a little more social and happy bc that seem a bit dull and unhappy working there. Unlike Martin he was happy. Mildred was our server and she did phenomenal. The food and drinks were great

There are no reservations here--you show up and get put on a waitlist to be called when your table…read moreis ready. We stood at the door for about 20 minutes before someone finally told us the wait would be 1-2 hours. Keep in mind, the place is pretty small and already crowded, so there's barely any room to stand while you wait. After getting on the waitlist, we decided to go to a nearby spot for food--but not even 5 minutes later, we got called back saying our table was ready. When we returned, we were seated along the wall in a very tight space--so tight that if I stretched my arm out, I would've hit the person next to me. We noticed a large table nearby had been sitting for a while without food. When their food finally came out, it made us realize our wait would probably be even longer. After another 20 minutes passed and we still hadn't been able to order, we decided to leave. I'm not sure the space is fully ready for the rush right now--it feels overcrowded and service is slow. I'll give it another try once the hype dies down. I'm happy for their success, though--just be prepared to be patient when you go.

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Barrio

4.1
(1.4k reviews)
8.7 mi
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Cinco de Mayo at Barrio was EVERYTHINGGG…read more We fully committed to the holiday and ordered honestly the entire menu and somehow every single thing that came out was better than the last. Starting with margaritas (because obviously ‍), queso and chips that were dangerously good, and the chicken empanadas that came out perfectly crispy with so much flavor. We kept looking at each other after every bite like "okay wait... THIS is the best thing here" and then another plate would arrive and prove us wrong again The carnitas fried rice??? I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it. So savory, flavorful, comforting, and packed with crispy carnitas on top with the eggs and pickled onions... literally unreal. And then the skirt steak tacos absolutely stole the show. The steak was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired so perfectly with all the toppings and sauces. Every single bite tasted fresh and homemade in the best way possible. And can we talk about the ambience for a second because WOW. The music, the energy, the vibe inside, everyone celebrating, the drinks flowing -- it felt like the perfect Cinco de Mayo dinner spot. The service was also AMAZING from start to finish and made the entire experience even better. One of those dinners where you leave already talking about when you're coming back If you're looking for the place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, date night, tacos & margaritas, or honestly just an incredible dinner in general... this is IT

The service and food was terrible. It took a while for someone to even come to the table to greet…read moreus. Once greeted, it still took about 30 mins just to get drinks. The drinks were better than the food. I ordered the chicken nachos. I expected the cheese to be melted liquid cheese. It was a very small portion of barely melted mozarella cheese. So. I ordered a cup of queso. The meat was so dry along with the Mexican corn. The food just wasn't good. The atmosphere is easily for dates, friend outings, after work outings etc. The restaurant decor is nice. It puts you in the mind of a European garden. There is no parking but a garage across the street along with metered Street parking. Beware parking cost $46 for about 2.5 hrs. The food bill was $141, way too expensive for tacos and a few margaritas. I will pass on this place.

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XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

4.8
(360 reviews)
12.5 mi
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My second time here, the first time for my dinner companion. Everything was incredibly good, from…read morethe greeting we got when we arrived, to the service and the food...oh my, the food! Appetizers were quac and chips, and shrimp ceviche. The guac was really good, but the ceviche was the star. Served on a bed of cucumbers, it was visually beautiful, and the flavor was fresh and complex. There was also a LOT of it. We ended up taking some home. Entrees were steak and shrimp for me, and Tampiquena for my friend. In both dishes, the steak was done to perfection. The sauce that came with my shrimp was spicy and deep--lots of flavor layers there. Both of us took home portions of our meals because there was a lot of food on the plates. Finally, the service--the servers are attentive without hovering. If we needed something, they were there, but never intrusive. It is hard to believe this is a little neighborhood spot, given the service and the quality of the food. It was not too busy tonight--we ate early--but I recommend reservations. It is very popular with the neighborhood. Bottom line, we each had 2 margaritas, appetizers, and entrees, and our bills with tip were around $105.00 each--totally worth it! Try this little gem--you won't regret it.

Excellent service. Great drinks. Very good food. We will return. Perfect seating outside on a…read moregorgeous day.

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Pineapple special. Simply the best.
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El Xangarrito

El Xangarrito

4.8
(216 reviews)
12.9 mi

Thanks to Yelp El Xangarrito has been on my list for sometime, and I was not disappointed. It is a…read morevery small family-owned Mexican restaurant but the seating does not make you feel cramped. We did make reservations/wait list and was seated immediately. We started off with chips and salsa, and the salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. We started with the Chicken Poblano - a savory dish with creamy poblano sauce mixed with chicken and sliced poblano peppers topped with corn. We all enjoyed it. Most of the reviews recommended the enchiladas and we ordered a variety of them. The Enchiladas Poblanos stuffed with chicken and cheese. The poblano sauce was rich and smoky. We also had the Enchiladas Morita. They were filled with shrimp and cheese. It was so flavorful and the morita chile added so much flavor. Each dish was served with a side jicama salad. Their special was a shrimp pasta with lobster. It came with full lobster tail. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. It is also BYOB, which is a nice option. Service was excellent, friendly offered recommendations. This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and highly recommend.

Xangaritto continues to be a beacon of delicious food and friendly hospitality. They switched…read moreowners about a year ago and the beginning was a little rocky but today was an amazing experience. I love coming here for the tampiquena and the enchiladas. The tamipquena is marinated in something delicious, pretty sure it includes adobo chiles, making the tamipquena flavorful and tender. The enchiladas have some of the best sauces. We especially love then poblano sauce on the chicken enchiladas. The enchiladas have some tender chicken and the sauce is slightly spicy and creamy. Everyone is super friendly, the waiting staff and chef take pride in their work and it shows. I continue to strongly recommend this place for a delicious dinner out. This is not your typical Mexican restaurant. It s a cozy elevated escape.

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Steak Enchiladas Mole. A generous portion to share or to take some home with you for a late night snack.

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5 Rabanitos

5 Rabanitos

4.2
(838 reviews)
5.8 mi
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A short walk to the northeast from the National Museum of Mexican Art, we had excellent service as…read morewell as food. It was a hot, humid day, but apparently it was warmer inside than on their sidewalk seating, so we dined outside. My wife ordered the Vegetarian Torta ($13.75) and I chose the Shrimp Torta ($14.50). They were each quite large and filling. My shrimp torta was good, but a little one note. The vegetarian torta was an awesome combination of flavors and I would order it again in a heartbeat. Only real negatives were that they did not offer any draft beer options and the Chips y Salsa ($3.75) had a meager quantity of chips to eat their tasty and generous tomatillo and 3-chile salsa options. Would actually go 4.5 stars based on those 2 factors, but gave the benefit of the extra half star due to how good our service was and the excellent flavor of the veggie sandwich.

I really don't even want to make this review because I feel like I'm sitting on a goldmine…read more.. but FINALLY, we have found a Chicago Mexican restaurant that fulfills every craving. From the queso fundido (we got ours with chicken) to the Mole enchiladas, to the tacos... everything was so good and fresh. Tortillas handmade. Meat is juicy and flavorful. Rice was delicious. I'm so happy we found this place and can't wait to go back!

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Chips & Guac
Chips & Guac
This bright mural on the side of 5 Rabanitos drew us is for refreshing Micheladas!

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This bright mural on the side of 5 Rabanitos drew us is for refreshing Micheladas!
Manchamanteles Restaurant

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4.4
(145 reviews)
9.5 mi
$$

Manchamanteles is as fun and exciting on the inside as its boldly colored outside would lead you to…read morebelieve. The staff are donned in themed regalia, and will gleefully sing you a happy birthday song even if you're quite far from adolescence (and also a few days out from your actual birthday). The moles were all phenomenal, and the mezcal margarita pitcher more than satisfied our group. The interior is a bit bright and skews somewhat family oriented, so I wouldn't recommend it for every crowd. But for my group of friends and I, Manchamanteles more than delivered in food, service, and fun alike.

Came here on Valentine's Day with a reservation, there were three of us, one kid. It was full of…read morefamilies, some couples. The had a tasting menu but we opted out of it. They give you a complimentary spicy trail mix. We started with the guacamole, it was okay. Then I got a traditional margarita, my partner got a pina colada with strawberries, and my kid got a pink lemonade (Marz Brewing made). The margarita was good, not strong but not too watery. For dinner I got the chicken fajitas, the waiter asked if I wanted just chicken which I though was odd because I ordered the chicken fajitas and I wasn't sure what he meant or if he meant no veggies, it came with veggies luckily. It also came with tortilla, corn, and a side of refried black beans with cojita, and rice. It was all okay. My partner got the lamb mole, it was sweet and savory, not spicy. And it came with tortillas. They have a lot of mole options, so if you're into that definitely come here to try! Overall it was just okay.

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Manchamanteles Restaurant
Dobladas De Mole Negro! Delicious
Dobladas De Mole Negro! Delicious
Queso Fundido!!(keepsmilingphoto.com)

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