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    Paco's Tacos

    4.1 (302 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Rachel A.

    First time here. Service was friendly and helpful and fast. We got our order to go, but there was plenty of seating available. The food and drinks were fresh, and everything tasted excellent. Would highly recommend and would come back if in the area.

    Jess R.

    This is one of the most chaotic places I've ever eaten. It's always a hive of activity and noise. Things move fast and it's always busy. That said, these are some of the most authentic Mexican flavors and best steak tacos I've had in Chicago (and I've had a lot). The salsa is spicy and fresh. Check your order if you get to go. They have been known to mix things up.

    Al Pastor tacos
    Jonathan W.

    Takes credit card. Minimum $10. These are the #1 best tacos I've had in Chicago. I'm from Los Angeles, and the tacos are on the same level at LA and San Diego. Tacos are better than taqueria Atotonilco and La Chapurria Yes, the tacos are very expensive but they give you a large amount of meat on 2 medium sized Milagro tortilla. It's equal to 2 LA small tacos. Al Pastor ($4.25)- these were Soo good. You have to get these. The flavor has that light sweetness, char from the grill, great pork flavor. Lengua ($5.25)- these were perfect. The meat was soft, savory. The meat sauce tasted delicious. Barbacoa ($4.25)- these tasted so damn good. The meat was seasoned perfectly and soft. It was moist, not too wet like other places. Chicharroon- ($4.25)- it was so tasty, super super soft, great flavor, easy to chew. The sauce slight lemon flavor. If you like pork skin, make sure to get this. Asada ($4.25)- the most Average meat. It was a little dry. Carnitas ($4.25)- probably my least liked. The meat was pretty dry. I would pass on this next time.

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    Jon J.

    This used to be the best three headed monster in the city. However, every location is now inconsistent at best. This reminds me when they try to change their meats nearly 5 or six years ago, and due to customer dissatisfaction, they went back to their traditional recipe. The tacos are small, the tortillas are not cooked properly anymore. And the price is over five dollars with tax. What once was a great establishment is now a travesty.. It was so bad that I went to the original location that I loved and it was just as bad. We need the original team back so that we can truly get consistency back to what once was a great establishment.

    Carne asada taco platter
    Christine H.

    The taco platters to go are really good and the presentation is great!! They give you grilled hot peppers, tomatoes/lettuce, or pork skins on the platter depending on which tacos you get along with limes, the red hot sauce and green mild sauce. It's a great idea to get for a big group of people. We ordered for 13 people and it was a great deal! The tacos are filled to the max with so much meat. The guacamole is really good and fresh and the tortilla chips are fried and crunchy to perfection. Highly recommend!

    Hannah H.

    I had heard Paco's Tacos in having some good tacos, so we decided to check them out for a quick lunch. Their menu also offers burritos, tortas, and tostadas, with protein choices such as carne asada, carnitas, barbacoa, pastor, lengua, etc. I ordered: +2 carne asada tacos +1 al pastor taco +1 barbacoa taco +1 horchata The barbacoa was the preferred out of the three, as it was beefy and tender; the carne asada seemed like a rendition of the barbacoa, and I was pretty disappointed. The meats didn't seem to have been marinaded or seasoned much, as they were bland; adding the hot sauce only helped slightly. The corn tortillas were a little drive and didn't hold up the fillings well. The horchata was creamy and comes in only one size. Staff are friendly and efficient. I loved the decor of the place especially the art work. Super limited street parking in the area. +bland tacos +friendly service +limited street parking

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    Mona T.

    Even though I only had one taco here (unfortunately), I'd put Paco's as among my top taco spots in Chicago! It's a casual taco joint with no table service that also sells tortas, burritos, and tostadas. I had one barbacoa taco, which it was excellent, fresh, and the meat was robust in flavor. The tacos came out quickly, and were priced very reasonably. The only seating is on the chairs lining the walls; it was pretty empty when we went on a Saturday afternoon, so we easily found seats. I will definitely be back in the future!!

    Delicious authentic steak tacos. One of my favorite spots
    Alex P.

    Quick serve tacos shop. I always get the steak tacos. They're filled with lots of meat, cilantro and onions. Salsas are perfect

    Steak taco with onions cilantro and salsa verde
    Steve W.

    You walk in and it's a little dine in area with the ac barely on and walk up to order. I been here before and If u see the old pics I posted the quality of the tacofell off. I was so disappointed with this visit. I ordered 4 steak tacos 2 onion n cilantro 2 lettuce tomato. I asked for limes they charged me but forgot to throw them in the bag so when I went back I asked for a green sauce since then gave me more red the lady asked for $.50 each. Overall the lettuce looked old and the meat is definitely cross contaminated I would highly recommend Zaca tacos any day over Paco's with this past experience.

    Always  a surprise so gross
    Maria Q.

    Food isn't that good but you do get a surprise with you meal. I wowont eat there again.

    Look at the time and look at the amount of time I have to spend when I called because I speak English in the USA.

    Their food may be excellent. But these migrants discriminating against Americans. When you start speaking English to hang up on you I had to call like eight different times today to place an order I cannot walk I'm very disabled. Look very closely at the photos look how many times I had to call and look how many times they hung up on me. Places like this should go out of business I definitely will be going somewhere else

    Tacos
    Amy K.

    Carnitas and steak tacos were good. Much more beefy than other steak tacos I've had. Nothing bad about them just wasn't for me, but my boyfriend loved everything about them. Service was quick, staff was polite, and ambiance was a bar stool high chair environment, seated at tables on the walls. No stand alone seating, but it wasn't busy so we were able to sit anywhere. Decent place to go in the neighborhood.

    Al Pastor Taco and Barbacoa Taco
    Erica B.

    Tacos were absolutely loaded with meat (yum) in addition to the onion and cilantro, but still seemed at bit overpriced for the size. I loved the authenticity of this place though - you could tell the meats were made with care. Super tender and delicious meats - I think the Al Pastor Taco was a little better and more flavorful than the Barbacoa Taco , but both were pretty good.

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    This place has been my go to spot since high school. I had the steak tacos and a steak torta, so delicious! 10/10 Consistent quality!

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    Fire bro. First time and I'll be back again ! I had their asada and pastor tacos :)))))))

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    First time trying them today. Zero salt on carnitas and full of fat on them no meat. Asked for steak and also zero flavor.

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