Everything I want in a restaurant. Good ambiance, good service, not over crowded, seated right away, easy parking, live music on Friday, nice patio, and good tacos. A little pricey but everything has been delicious. They have taco Tuesday's that are $2.50 each taco. Come try this place! read more

Really good tacos. The al pastor tacos were great. Wish the tacos were a little bigger. Cool atmosphere would be a fun place to get drinks.

I will say I love the flavors here and that its byob but I hate the space (feels like a cafeteria) and the food is more like a tapas feel. Seriously if you are hungry plan on eating five tacos at least they literally are two bites. The flavors are there though everything is tasty but such small portions not sure if it's truly worth the prices. Also tried the guacamole salsas and elote everything was just ok. I would not travel just to get here but would return if I'm in the area. read more

I'm so glad this place is finally open to the public. Their tacos are creative and delicious (roasted butternut squash tacos are especially tasty), and it looks great inside. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

Holy s*** this was the best pork belly taco I've ever had. Crispy yet juicy, perfectly seasoned, just perfection. Shrimp empanada was amazing as well as the koren beef taco. Went at 6:30 on a Friday night and it wasn't busy, seated right away. Truly amazing. Will go back and WOULD RECOMMEND read more

Not going to make this long. Not worth my time. But just to highlight the standouts. -waited 1 hour and 30 minutes for our meal only to be told it's going to be another 10 minutes. After ten minutes.... still nothing -only 4 tables were sat in the restaurant. 5 outside. Wasn't super busy. -we weren't an anomaly because every table around us experiences a long wait time and an unacceptable experience. -was there for that long and not a manager in sight. -left without food. Couldn't even tell you if it was good or not. -people around us who did receive food, received incorrect orders. -waitress tried her best. Not coming back. read more

Incredible tacos and everyone was super nice and attentive. The plantains are to die for!

Ordered take out of the 9 taco tray. Delicious and such a great addition to the neighborhood. So much food. Fresh and beautifully prepared. Lots of sides included and all for about $40. Can feed 3 hungry people. I look forward to dining at the location. read more

This place completely screwed up my order and then when I attempted to contact them their "voicemailbox was full." They currently DO NOT have a working phone number. read more

Wanted to like this place more but I think they need some time to work out the kinks. The space is nice but was very dark near the windows and hard to read the menu. It was also very strange to have scented candles on the tables, they were distracting and too strong. For food I enjoyed the pumpkin seed guacamole and short rib taco. The plantains and esquites were average. I thought the fish pastor was a miss and the churros were a bit too doughy for my taste. read more

If it wasn't BYOB this review would be a little different but it is a pretty great little spot. Food is a little pricey for the size/quantity but the quality was awesome. I will be going back! read more

Food was great. Had a rice bowl. No gluten free beer but had a couple of sips of Mezcal after the owner recommended it. Sat on the patio and they hooked my dog up with some water. Not expensive either. Five stars!!! read more

Great spot with delicious food. We had the tacos, the guacamole and two empanadas and they were very good. Stylish decor and free parking in the front. read more

Food was really quite good at very reasonable prices. To me, the cuisine stylistically falls somewhere between a very good taqueria (like Primo Chuki's) and someplace like Xoco Bistro. Think classics like tacos and guacamole but elevated versions. Everything that we had was very nicely balanced - flavorful with the right amount of heat. At present, it is also BYOB. read more

Loved this place. Good atmosphere, friendly staff, even better: delicious food with very affordable price. I had the short rib rice bowl. Two thumbs up. read more

I took my girlfriend here, we enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere here except... service was incredibly slow. We waited an hour for these over priced tiny tacos. I waited an hour for a cold potato empanada that had no flavor. Restaurant is beautiful but there is a major problem and it's the kitchen and quality of food. read more

This a nice new steak in albany park. Think bigstar class flavors. With not that bad of a wait. Also the drinks are on point.

Delicious Ceviche Mixto (some of the best I've had) and the Pescado Al Pastor tacos are amazing too!!

Phenomenal food and great service. Drinks are unique and delicious. Very clean with outdoor seating. Need more restaurants like this in Albany Park! read more

Be very careful. All the things we order d had small And big chunks of chicken bones. Service was really slow. read more

The atmosphere is very inviting minus the print of a large basket of worms that covers most of the back wall; however, the food and service left much to be desired. I ordered the ceviche and the pork rice bowl. The ceviche was unique and tasty, but it was bit-sized and not worth $10. The pork rice bowl was also $10 and was mostly white sticky rice with a splash of pork and vegetables. It looked as if someone dumped a leftover taco on a bowl of rice that could have served a table of four. The server was very kind but slow. There were three 2 tops full while we were dining, and it took us 2.5 hours to get apps, entrees and desserts. Oh, I almost forgot the dessert. We ordered both, but don't waste your time on anything but the churros. They were the best part of the meal. If you don't care about the food and want a cool place to hang, then you'll like Rojo Gusano; however, foodies should steer clear. read more

My fiancé heard of this place through a friend so we decided to try it on date night. Ambiance is rustic and is a good place to grab some small bites and drinks after work. The menu is not like their other location so if you want a nice dinner, I suggest their Lawrence Ave location. First off, this place is very relaxed so if you're in a rush, don't. I admit I was a little put off by the size of the tacos compared to their price and was wondering if I would be satisfied. Here's the thing, order your drink, then your appetizers, then tacos. There is a wait between them all and, I think for a reason. By the time you're done with appetizers, there is enough time for your stomach to send a message to your brain that it's getting full. By the time your tacos arrive and are consumed, you are full. At least I was - and happily, I might add. Flavors are savory and delicious especially with the fresh hand made tortillas. I made a special request for a grasshopper taco (since they were using them as a garnish for one if their drinks) and the owner was happy to oblige. The flavor did not disappoint! Hope the suggestion to put it on the menu for the adventurous eaters will go through. Btw, the owner is one of the nicest people you'll have the pleasure of meeting. We will be back! read more

we,ve been to both locations,this one is bigger and much more fine tuned.i remembered the owner,he was very impressed and gave our whole table of 4 shots.we had the guac trio.it was good.chips are very big.the margarita based drinks are good,but stick to those because heavier drinks they cannot make,manhattans,old fashions etc.but they make what they know pretty good.the tacos are very small but very tasty and also kinda expensive for their size which is why im only giving 4 stars.will return though. read more

Super excellent service! The drinks are wonderful and the waiters are always super aware that everyone is fine. I never lack water on my table, the tacos came out super fast and hot and best of all, they were delicious. Really super recommended read more

The service is terrible. The food is so good but the experience was ruined with bad service. I have been here twice and both times our drinks were served after the dinner was served. A drink was completely forgotten. We were never checked on. We could hardly get a hold of them. read more

Service sucks. Requested from the bus boy twice that we weren't served yet and nothing. Finally after a server came to the back section she was called over. Food was rushed and raw. Never coming back read more

Run, don't walk to this awesome place! The upscale taco options are all delicious and unusual...we had 6 different tacos and loved them all, along with fresh guacamole, salsa and chips. Sounds basic but actually are truly authentic latin flavor like we had in Mexico City. The smoky flavor of one of the beef taco options is still on my mind! The servers are charming. The room has a very hip, very relaxed vibe. I can't wait to go back! read more

So maybe having a large group wasn't the way to go for trying this restaurant out---however, a friend recommended for a gathering after a special event for our kids. The space is wide open and decorations are great. The food was good but the bill was outrageous. So, we were the only party in the group and service was pretty good. We did have to ask an extra time or two for some basic stuff but they were very friendly. It was a Sunday afternoon and we were pretty much the only people in there. My reason for three stars is tri-fold. The food was good but portions were very small for the price. For a guacamole for a group (which was about 1 cup or so of guac with chips), the cost was $15. We needed two for our table of 10 so we had $30 in guacamole alone at one table, $60 for both. The margaritas came in what I would call a carafe, and were considered pitchers for $35. A carafe of lemonade was $20. We barely got 4 small glasses out of each of these with ice in the carafe and the glasses. The quesadillas were good and probably the best priced item for what we got. They had a good taco/fajita type station which was also good and did not feel as astronomically priced as the other items. We were also charged $4 per tiny plate with three types of salsa (each was in about a 1 oz. cup- again two per table so just in salsa we were paying $16). All these small costs seemed over the top given the already high prices. In the end, for quesadillas, empanadas, guacamole, fajitas and a few pitchers of margaritas and lemonade, our total cost (pre-tip) was $609 for 11 adults and 3 kids over the age of ten and 4 kids who were 5-7 and a couple toddlers who ate maybe 1-2 pieces of quesadilla. This came out to over $30 a person, if you count the real small kids in the total group. This was before a tip! Since it was my first time, I had no idea that it would be this expensive (the price for guac on the menu was $5 but since they gave us a bigger serving, it was $15 for one, etc.). While the food was good, it is way out of my price range and I am still in sticker shock. I think there are many places with food and margaritas that are delicious at a much more reasonable value for what you get for your money. Since the smaller kids only had quesadillas, we would have maybe spent $5-$10 max on them at another restaurant with the same offerings. It was very hard to justify the cost and my parents who were in from out of town went so far as to say we were "ripped off". I would not go that far but the price definitely far exceeded what I expected and the food was good but for the price, I'd pick something else in the neighborhood. read more

Big disappointment. Atmosphere is bleak. We ordered Tortilla Soup which took 30 minutes to arrive and was tasteless, I sent it back. The meat in tacos was cold and tamale came out barely warm, which I also sent it back. All the manager could say was "Well this is a first" no real apology and I had to insist the price of tamale be removed from check. read more

Aside from the AMAZING food, the service was phenomenal. The waitress, I forgot her name but is Venezuelan, was extremely accommodating. We went for brunch and since it was a rainy day there was nobody else. We tried so many things on the menu and she even split the check for us without asking! As recent college graduates this is a huge plus, since one person can't pay for the whole meal and fight over the check yet. Will be back very soon! read more

Absolutely an amazing spot and the food was everything you can ask for! Delicious tacos, great drinks, and the best guac and salsas! Not to mention, they have fantastic service, Patricia was phenomenal! read more

We sat down and for 45 minutes not one person came to say hello or at least get us water. I will never go back there and you shouldn't go either. No one apologized when we decided to leave because of the poor service. read more

Fell into this place by accident. Very relaxed. Very unique. Tacos not typical very enjoyable. They put a layer of fried/melted cheese inside the tacos. I thought the fish tacos were the best. Margaritas were equally unique and tasty. I would love to come back but don't live here. Waiter very nice and nice greeting on arrival. Guacamole a little small for 2. Chips are great. All good. read more

I don't understand how this place stays open for business. The food is ok I think it's a bit over priced but I usually order off their lunch menu. I work within walking distance so it makes it convenient when and I use that word loosely WHEN they are open for business. They always have a reason not to be open during business hours. Something is always wrong, either the electricity is off or it's the gas. I mean it's just really spotty. It's to bad because I thought this was going to be my go to at least twice a week. read more

Horrible service. They kept apologizing with how slow the service was but didn't do anything to make it right. We asked for chips, never got them and our waitress never acknowledged that we had asked for them. Just a very disappointing experience. read more

Tried Rojo Gusano for the first time and it was excellent. The food was exceptionally fresh and flavorful. Our server Aida was very friendly and pleasant. A favorite was the Al Pastor fish tacos. They had a perfect balance between the sweet from the pineapple and the savory from the fish seasoning. The Ropa Vejia taco had moist savory shredded beef, to die for. The salsa verde was perfectly balanced in acid and spice. The meal ended on a perfect note with the churros. They were freshly made with a beautiful crisp outside and a soft warm interior. My only disappointment came from their pending liquor license. They are BYOB for now, so don't forget to bring some liquor with you. I can't wait to try their cocktails! I will definitely be back. read more

The best neighborhood place for an awesome cocktail and outstanding service. Highly recommend stopping in and enjoying the ambience and, of course, the great cocktails - get the Chapulin!!! read more

I really hope that this place turns it around. But the food is ordinary, small portions and pricey. The service is poor, the staff really just doesn't seem to know what they're doing. I was given a 30% off coupon last time to apologize for bad service which was a really nice gesture but I'm just not eager to use it. read more

The last couple times I went to this place I checked their hours on their website, then drove over only to find out they're actually closed. Very frustrating. Update the hours on your website! read more

We had a reservation for lunch at noon. The restaurant was closed with no explanation! There were lots of people outside in the cold waiting for them to open. This is such bad business practice. Never again, there are plenty of good taco restaurants in Chicago. read more