I needed a little something before leaving the neighbor and stumbled on this place: not crowded on a Saturday at 830pm, I haven't been to this chain in a while. Just the 3 Seoul tacos hit the spot: tangy without being too spicy, fresh with lime, nice corn tortilla. Nice service and clean space. read more

Seoul Taco - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A local fast casual eatery with delicious food served in nice portions at affordable prices, all within a convenient location with hip decor and plenty of seating. Super quick and efficient service. Plenty of vegetarian and/or vegan and/or gluten free options. Available on ClassPass. Recommend! read more

Seoul Taco - Gogi Bowl (tofu) - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I walked by on my way to get sushi probably half a dozen times. Every time, I was struck by the stunning, color-tinted, semi-reflective glass in their windows. "Next time," I'd say to myself. Well, that time finally came. In a sentence, while the tacos did the job as a fusion dish, the attitude exhibited by the cashier precludes a desire to return. In a little more detail: As much as I love technology, there are some cases where I prefer a human being. I came in, and there was no one at the counter. Seeing I was looking around, an individual in the corner, wearing a Seoul Taco shirt, stated, "You have to use the kiosk." I replied, "There are no humans?" The response came that there were people in the kitchen, but they didn't speak English. Okay... I ordered my tacos and a soda. Being thirsty and not knowing how long it would take, I asked a passing cook for a cup for said soda. The unease of the off-duty cashier was so palpable I could feel it with my back to them. I said, "Don't worry, I paid for it," and they replied, "Just checking." Look, I've been in some kind of client-facing role for over 10 years. The issue isn't with the words; these were more or less fine. My issue is with the attitude that said, "You are an inconvenience and an annoyance by existing in this establishment." I want to exist in spaces where I am welcome. Okay, so let's talk about tacos. I ordered the "Seoul Tacos" as a "Sampler," which came with one steak, chicken, and pork. This option is very much appreciated, as many places don't allow you to mix and match. The proteins were plentiful and flavorful. They were a little heavy on the sauces, but for something fast-casual and Korean style, I am not complaining! For vegetables, they used some greens, which added a subtle freshness. What kept these tacos from being phenomenal was a lack of contrast in either flavor or texture. The two tiny lime wedges (and speaking of, why not three if there are three tacos?) did not have enough acid to cut through the generally sweet sauces of the meat. The vibe is modern and colorful, thanks in part to the glass. It's more than fine for a place like this. The prices are more than reasonable considering the quantity of food. With everything getting more expensive, I want to cautiously say the cost is on the lower end of average. Final credit goes to the food coming out lightning-quick, though on the other side, it seemed I was the only person they were cooking for at the time. So, what are we left with? We have tacos that are cheap and solid. There is room for improvement, certainly, but points are given for creativity, value, and portion sizes. However, the irritation, coldness, and unfriendliness displayed by the clerk left me feeling unwelcome. Though this may not have been their intent, the feeling remains. So, while I am not against visiting a different Seoul Taco, this one will not get a return visit, no matter how colorful the glass is. read more

Seoul Taco - Seoul Tacos, Sampler - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I used to be a regular. I order the same thing every time, steak quesadilla with rice. Over time they stopped putting as much steak in my orders. Last few months they've been making my order wrong. I called to make a complaint and got voicemail. I was a lil mad, who wouldn't be when your orders been consistently made wrong? Big husky guy (manager on his laptop in an empty store) ignored me when i asked for my order for a few minutes before calling for the employee in the back who didn't want come give me my order. Dude finally gets up and gives it to me. Let me know why my steak quesadilla came full of just rice instead. The male staff here has always been unfriendly. I admit i don't come off as the friendliest guy but that doesn't mean you can mess with the food i pay for and not give me the right order consistently for months. Coupled with the fact that they didn't even want to acknowledge me it seems like they've been making my food wrong on purpose for a long time. Never patronizing a Seoul Taco again. Makes me wonder if they're that blatant to mess with my food, how else they've messed with my food in ways i haven't noticed or if some of those guys have messed with other customers orders that they don't like. read more

Seoul Taco - Was supposed to be a steak quesadilla with rice. - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My husband and I came here before our date night to the Vic Theatre. We had the combo tacos and the chips with queso to share as weren't as hungry but wanted to grab a bite before the show. The restaurant was quiet as we were the only ones there but it was quite busy for online orders. I hadn't been here in over 5 years and it is just as I remembered it. The meat for all the tacos were tasteful and filling. There was a lot mix greens in top but didn't mind it as I was able to add it to my chips with queso to get the overflow meat that had fallen. Would come back to try other items on the menu! read more

Seoul Taco - Chips and queso Combo Tacos (Bulgogi Steak, Chicken, Spicy Pork) - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

First time Seoul taco and I liked it a lot. Service was fast and friendly and the menu is pretty accomplished to different dietary needs and restrictions. The interior is pretty cool with some great art and style like wallpaper of a city scene in Seoul, Korea and an awesome mural on the exterior with some new colorful window tints to make it eye catching. Our neighbor has a pretty diverse range of cuisine but it's light on Korean food so it's great to see some of the flavors in a fusion presentation. I had the taco sampler with beef bulgogi, chicken and spicy pork. They had some great flavor contrast. Topped a tasty vinegarette and kimchi flavors, I added Gochujang to kick it up with a bit of spice and it really hit the spot. My wife had the Gogi bowl which was well proportioned and looked pretty delicious. I had a similar flavor palette with heaps of veggies and rice. The veggie option has two sunny eggs and it just reminds me of a bowl I'd get in Hawaii. Definitely check it out, both dishes mentioned are a great place to start. read more

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For Sunday brunch, we decided to come to Seoul Taco. Glad to see that Seoul Taco opened up. Even though Seoul Taco offered a smaller menu, the food tasted fresh. I ordered the Gogi Bowl. It came with carrots, green onions, mixed salad greens, and sesame sauce. The vegetables laid on top of a white bed of rice. I requested the kitchen staff to place the gochujang sauce to the side. Joseph orders the Three tacos with beef. Located at the left side of the restaurant, the counter looked very clean. After ordering, we waited only 5 minutes for our food. Talk about fast service! I felt proud to see an all female staff on board on a Sunday. This made a difference for me. With the contemporary music hitting the air waves, I thought Seoul Taco could double as a karaoke bar. That would be fabulous! Come to Seoul Taco. Bring friends, family or being a date. I highly recommend this place. read more

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Very solid experience! I am generally skeptical of fusions (most of them just don't cut it at risk of sounding pretentious) but this one works splendidly. I ordered a chicken burrito, pic included. This has a mild amount of spice, so it should be accessible for those who don't love tremendously spicy food. The flavors are an intriguing blend of Mexican and Korean spices on tender, pleasantly grilled chicken layered on what I think was sticky rice but with Mexican hints. It's also reasonably priced for a quick lunch. If you're near a Seoul Taco and want something other than a salad or sandwich, give this a try. read more

Seoul Taco - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Good food and fun fusions. It's a pretty standard quick service vibe when you go in, don't let the weird glass windows prevent you from trying. Service was fast and efficient. read more

Seoul Taco - Gogi bowl - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Has potential. I think opening day was yesterday or the day before so consider that context when reading this review. I was excited and watching for this opening in the former Big and Littles space on Belmont (see note above re: timing of visit). Ultimately my vote is "okay" though still very early days. The place has been rebranded but otherwise feels very much like the last spot. And frankly, pretty sticky for a brand new spot. There are bumps which could be helped by an experienced manager or excitement by the ciunter team. Heavy things are still being moved into place and seemingly knocked around jisr out of eyesight. Trash is brought from the kitchen, across the dining spaces through the front door and to the alley. There is no branding - or more importantly handles - on the to-go bags. I'm sure those items will be sorted. Food took just under 15 minutes, though I will note only one other couple was eating in the restaurant, nobody else came in, and phone/online orders seemed not to be turned on. So don't count on me here. I was surprised how greasy/fried everything was. Yes, I understand the cuisine but somehow I expected a bit lighter. Still working on cook times but flavors were there. Tofu taco, fabulous. Sweet potato fries overcooked. Tortilla chips undercooked. Quesadilla solid. Elote quesadilla a but too much. Totally reasonable value for the pricing. Would try again in a few weeks. Good luck to a new neighborhood spot! read more

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This place is so delicious!! My partner and I go all the time. It keeps very well for takeout. The tofu tacos are very flavorful and fresh, and the sweet potato fries are to die for! That orange sauce is so good. The prices are very good too. I would highly recommend! read more

Seoul Taco - Tofu tacos, sweet potato fries - Korean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food flavor was good, but I placed for a later pick up order and I got message pretty quickly after I just placed the order that it was ready for pickup. When I picked it up the food was cold. I prefer the wicker park location personally. read more

More people need to go to Seoul Taco!! This place is fire and it was such a nice surprise to find a great spot like this in the city. I came in on a Wednesday around 2pm and my boyfriend and I were the only ones there. We ordered a burrito with bulgogi, tacos with bulgogi, and chips and queso. Everything we tried was AMAZING! They gave us a discount just for being first time customers. Then they accidentally made our tacos to-go and let us keep the tacos. Staff was so nice and prompt, and the place was really clean. I love this place and I will definitely be coming back! read more

Good lord. I wouldn't say I'm a fusion guy but I have become eternally fused with Seoul Taco after just one visit. That was a transcendent dining experience which I have never experienced before. I will be back and I may not ever leave. I am going to recommend this to everyone I know and everyone I don't know. I will hide its existence from my enemies so they may not know the joys of this place. read more

The food was horrible would not recommend it. If you like soggy mush for rice or sour tacos that are also mushy then go here. Cheap ingredients thrown together and not thought up recipes. The service was ok could've been better. Decently looking inside but not that much table room. read more

Love this place, but you can't see inside when you are passing by because they have tinted glass. Maybe this is the reason it is not more popular. People like to check out restaurants when they're passing by. If you can't see inside, you probably won't bother to try it out. I'll bet if they remove the tinted glass and put in clear glass, the place would be hoppin'. read more