We originally stopped for another location but they happened to be closed. Taqueria San Jose was…read moreopen! The space is spacious and has an authentic look to it. The service was normal, I can see them being a tad bit slower if it got busy. The food was mid, the flavors were there but it didn't shine all the way through. It was decent but not a place a would come back to.

I used to really like San Jose but I have to say it feels like they've fallen off a bit as of late…read more Good things: They're still open pretty late in a city where things close early and they give you free chips and salsa when many taquerias dont bother anymore. This time I went with my friend and got a burrito. This is where it wasn't great, my burrito was well made and tightly rolled but pretty small for the 13.00 price tag. My friend only ordered a taco and asked for a $4 side of guacamole even saying that she only wanted it for her taco. She got a decent sized plate of guacamole with 5 chips stuck in it. But when we got our check, we found they had charged her 13.00 for her guacamole side as chips and guacamole. Not only did this feel a little questionable but if you're going to charge 13$ for chips and guacamole, you need to give more than 5 chips.

Amazing food, staff very friendly. Not crowded nice to watch the food get made. The al pastor tacos…read morewere definitely my favorite

Absolutely the best authentic tacos around, bar none. Lingua, when they have it, is outstanding…read morealthough my favorite is the al pastor. The daily special is a steal, but limits you to 1 meat choice for your 3 tacos. Mix and match requires ordering al a carte but does then allow you to order the off menu chorizo y pollo (chorizo and chicken) which is very good also. Portions are large; I'm generally full after 2 tacos and most of my rice & beans on the daily special platter, but I forge on and finish.

Food was excellent. I had the fajitas dinner which was delicious and the portion was quite…read moregenerous. Our server, Max, was absolutely wonderful. He checked on us frequently and it was obvious he truly enjoyed his job and took pride in what he was doing. On a scale of 1to 10, with 10 being the highest, I would give the food and service a 10+++!

Fantastic food, wonderful decor, great service, and some of the best tasting queso around…read more Definitely will be on our regular dining locale rotation.

I absolutely love this grocery store. Walgreens on Chicago is closer to me, but I've given up even…read morechecking if they have what I need because even if they do, it'll be 30% more expensive than it is at San Jose. This market has whatever you need! Most grocery items - especially all things Hispanic AND great customer service for the best prices in the city. The owner told me he checks prices daily to stay competitive and boy does he ever! One time I bought the same things at Walgreens and spent $14 less buying the same things at San Jose which is BONKERS. They also have a deli stand that looks clean. I still haven't purchased anything from there though. The store is jam packed with things so it's not handicap accessible, but I'm sure the employees are willing to help. They're always chatting with locals which I love. Definitely worth stopping here before any major grocer. Support local!

3 bananas, 2 tomatoes Total price: $1.05…read more Places like this make me feel like such a sucker for ever setting foot in a whole foods

One of my favorite restaurants in the west loop. They always have fun items on the menu, wonderful…read moredrinks, and the service is great. We sat outside on the patio last night and it was lovely. The patio had a moody romantic vibe to it and was well maintained and taken care of. Chairs were comfortable and tables spaced apart nicely. Plus, being on the patio is great for people watching. I would highly recommend reccomend the tropic like it's hot and sun boy cocktails. Both full of flavor and make sure to try the chickpea fritters and splurge on the pork shank. Well worth it and portion was perfect to share. The only negative comment I have to mention being interrupted 3 separate times by children trying to sell flowers at our table. I would be nice if the staff did a better job of keeping the soliciting out of the dinner area.

Tasty spot for shareable, tapas-style food with unique and creative flavor combinations! The…read moreatmosphere was super lively, and the server was very friendly (though a bit hard to hear/understand at times). The lighting creates a moody vibe, though it gets almost too dark to read the menu or see the food clearly. Still, a fun spot to visit with a group!

Taco Tuesday will never be the same for these Chicago guys who love good tacos and Lucha Libre…read more Life is God. Family. Tacos. Lucha Libre. Santo Tacos is the new temple of tacos. We drove a long way to get there and we were - initially - put off by the appearance. It kind of looks like a strip mall fast food joint appropriating the Lucha Libre legend El Santo. We walked in - not expecting much and walked out full of great food and great company. This is a must visit for Lucha fans and taco lovers. My last Birria taco was in Puerto Rico at a little hole in the wall that made their name on Birria tacos. I decided to see if this little joint in Valparaiso could compete. I warned Chantal (our server and occasional photographer) that I had high hopes for the Birria. She was unfazed. She knew. She was confident. We started with a nacho plate with salsa and guacamole and warm cheese sauce. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We stuffed out faces as we marveled at the décor. We discussed who was who in which poster and which masks were in our personal collections. When Chantal brought the three tacos to the table, it was clear to see they were of the highest quality, perhaps even better than Puerto Rico. The spices were blended perfectly. The meat was moist and the tortilla was soft where it needed to be and crunchy where it was supposed to be. Fresh food always elevates the dining experience. This food was all fresh and well prepared. I have been having bad luck with smoked jalapenos lately so I only ate half of it. It was also quite good, but I know the danger that lurks in a smoked jalapeno. My buddy got a burrito - it was a monster. He and I have eaten many Mexican dinners before or after a Lucha Libre show. He tends to eat with moderation. Not this time, he destroyed that burrito talking between bites about how good it was. We had Chantal take some pictures around the restaurant at various spots. We're two corny old guys having fun with our hobbies (tacos and Lucha Libre). She was very patient and accommodating - doing everything in her power to get the best pictures she could for us. When the service is five star and the food is five star - the only problem is the distance. We will be back - of course - but sadly not every Tuesday as we'd like.

First off the server said he couldn't serve me a margarita because he was not licensed. As I…read moreordered my water, I set my arms on the table which was very sticky. He came back with water. No chips? I said I needed a minute and he said "you don't want to order appetizers?" I said no. Really!! No chips and a waiter than can't take a drink order...at a Mexican restaurant?!?!? Then dirty tables to boot!!! I walked out!

Carbon is one of my favorite taco spots in the Chicagoland area! Their new cantina is beautiful and…read morehas a great atmosphere. I've visited twice during the daytime, and it's been nice and quiet each time. The only downside was the service. On my most recent visit, it was so quiet that our server forgot to bring our checks. After waiting more than 20 minutes, I finally walked over to the bar and asked for it myself. Thankfully, that was the only issue. The food, however, never disappoints. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My mom absolutely loved her burrito and said it was the best one she's had in a long time. I came for the tacos, and they were incredible--especially paired with an ice-cold bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola! If you're looking for great tacos in the Chicagoland area, Carbon is definitely worth a visit.

The food was extremely fresh and delicious. The fajitas came out and they were steaming and…read moresizzling for a good 10 minutes. It was fresh and flavorful. The restaurant was so cute! The old doors and paintings were so unique and ambiance was relaxed. I highly highly recommend this place!!!!

Delicious. I came here for lunch and had the steak tacos with cilantro and onion. The meat was very…read moredelicious and seasoned well. The service was fast and the cashier was very friendly. I will definitely be back

Food is ok they have rudest most vulgar staff. They don't care about there customers. Never would…read morego there again.

The menu is misleading--if you order the tamales appetizer you will get a variety of tamales;…read morechicken, pork, I think chorizo (too flavorful for ground beef). If you order the meal you get just one variety. WONDERFUL staff, and warm atmosphere.

I don't know what happened to them since '22-'23 but their food has fallen off the face of the…read moreearth. Everything tastes boxed or generic now. Even the staff used to be so nice and now there's a lot of pretentiousness. Even the ambiance seems empty now. Idk if they got new management or maybe just a rotten apple but this place used to be my favorite and now they're just trash. They don't even try anymore. Did the owner die or something? Serious question. don't even have a pic of the food because I was so mad and threw it out the window on the expressway

Takes credit card. Lots of seating indoors. Parking can be tough so you can find street parking or…read moreresidential. AAPI owned. It's the same concept as Boiling Crab or Kickin Crab in California. It is BYOB! So I walked across the street to Target, got some Seltzers and brought them to our table. This is prob the one thing that I love the most. Great service. The seafood boil is pretty good. They give you a bib and gloves to keep you relatively clean. You have to use your hands to eat your food and work for it. Go for the seafood Cajun sauce (garlic, butter, lemon pepper). It was super good flavor. Mild is the way to go. We asked for spicy sauce on the side for an extra dollar. I would skip the preset family meals. Order 1-2 lbs of your favorite seafood. They have prices per lb on the large chalk board. The shrimp, crawfish was cooked well. The crab legs were boiled before cooked, so the shell was soft and easy to cut with scissors. Next time, I'd get the shrimp, crawfish, clams, and mussels. The family feast ($145)- came with king crab, snow crab, option of 2 from shrimp, crawfish, mussels, clams. Also, a scoop of rice, green beans, garlic noodles, and fries. I would pass on the king crab and snow crab. Garlic noodles were average. Fries were average . They also sell boba drinks if you like that

This was mine and my friends first time here and I'd love to give it 4 starts but there's a few…read morethings I had an issue with. First, the service itself was good, we were seated right away with no reservations, but upon entering the restaurant has a very strong almost mildew like smell. Our server let us know right away that they were short staffed in the kitchen and therefore orders were taking 45 minutes to an hour to come out. Not a problem, we understand and ordered some apps to get us by. The food is why I'm giving it 3 starts. We ordered the calamari, which was soooo overcooked it was tough and chewy, I couldn't even swallow it. We ordered the cajun fries too and they were okay. My partner and I both ordered king crab legs with the house cajun sauce. Let me just say the sauce itself was amazing! Super delicious and tasty, not too salty, very flavorful. But both of our king crab legs were way overcooked, to the point where the meat seemed shrunk, it was very firm and rubbery/gummy. Unfortunately for paying such a high price for 1lb, this was extremely disappointing. Being that 3 seperate dishes were overcooked, I personally wouldn't return for this reason alone. Very disappointed but I feel like this issue can easily be fixed! Hoping to return one day because the flavors were definitely there, but unfortunately not anytime soon.