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    Paco's Tacos

    4.1 (303 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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    They have a Very good variety of tacos! Love the Chiles relleno ones! Good customer service!

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    Love love yes good food. You will not be disappointed. Nice and clean restaurant good hospitality. Yes I would recommend this place.

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    3.4 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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    Bocaditos Mexican Cuisine

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    4.2
    (121 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$$

    Went here for my birthday dinner on a Saturday night. Nice atmosphere and music but not too loud…read morefor conversation. I loved the decorations. I ordered the steak and shrimp fajitas they were expensive but excellent! Came out on a sizzling plate. I tried the Habernita drink and sangria. The habernita drink had mezcal, orange, pineapple, and habanero so had a nice kick to it. My friend told server it was my birthday secretly and they came out with a sparkler had birthday music playing and shots of tequila for my table! We had a great time and I will definitely be back! I recommend coming here to celebrate your birthday or just to have a delicious meal

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    4.1
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    6.3 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)
    10.2 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

    4.8
    (216 reviews)
    10.6 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)
    3.4 mi
    $$

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

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    Manchamanteles Restaurant

    4.4
    (145 reviews)
    7.1 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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