Food had a chemical taste, as well as the Jarritos. Think the food was tampered with. Be careful!!!!

Some time has passed, and I gotta say...these guys really improved their quality :-) I am writing this update based on several visits following my huge disappointment, either spontaneous ones with bunch of starving friends in the middle of the night with no other place open around, or just simple pick up after work....Their service got much better, it is very comparable to other TBK's now :-) The lady that often works the register is super nice and the guys working the grill are not screwing the orders any more-in fact, they make the best steak fajitas which have much more flavor then before, and they have a lot of crispy delicious peppers in it :-) They never hesitate to give you extra hot sauces to go, and the food is made in super speed :-) Thank you for upgrading your service guys!!!! You got the new loyal customer ( with LOTS of friends) who really appreciates it :-) read more

The only reason it got any stars at all is because 1) the inside was nice, and 2) it's open 24/7. Which turned out to be pointless - as pointless as the staff who, no lie, got every order wrong. They just could not get their shit together. I ordered the flauta dinner. Twenty minutes later (!!!), I'm handed a bag and I bolt. I was so hungry I was shaking. Got home to find I had paid $13 for rice, beans, and about 5 lbs of lettuce. No flautas. Too tired to go back. And now I just won't go back at all. read more

Not sure how management of Taco Burrito King is okay with this location tarnishing it's name and reputation. In all honestly, without the TBK label, I wouldn't be so bitter and upset about this location's business. The TBK's I've been to prior to the opening of this location are quick, efficient, and precise in the art of late night burrito production. At the Harlem Ave location, there's an almost eerie level of consistency you get - same employees, same level of burrito deliciousness, same speed & professionalism of employees, etc. Unfortunately this is overwhelmingly not the case at the Des Plaines location. Employees have always seem inconvenienced by the presence of patrons and have generally been pretty cold for no apparent reason. My order is always very easy and straight forward - a burrito with everything on it. You'd think this would be pretty hard to fuck up but you'd be wrong. More times than not something is missing - even when I'm the only person they need to cook for. I'm pretty much a huge pushover when it comes to the service industry so most of my experiences at this location involve me staring at a sad, half-assed burrito that's missing ingredients wondering where I went wrong and why I didn't just go to the Harlem location. This place needs some polishing - until then, 2 stars. read more

This review may be a bit less trustworthy as I was a bit intoxicated and hungry when I ordered, but I actually found the burritos here to be decently similar to those I have had and missed in San Diego. What I really liked was that they went ahead and grilled the tortilla, resulting in a warm and toasty texture! Would definitely come back for a snack, especially for their very reasonable prices! read more

OK so their Harlem Location isn't bad, but the Des Plaines location doesn't know how to make carne asada, I ordered 3 carne asada tacos and meat definitely didn't look like carne asada, and this isn't the first time this has happened either. The meat looked like barbacoa, it came apart easily like pulled pork, I dunno what meat they are using or if they're just trying to say that "it's beef so there's your steak taco". But when people order carne asada they expect to receive carne asada not barbacoa. read more

What can you say about Taco Burrito King?! This place it's open 24/7 it's a taco place, kinda like fast food tacos not bad specially when you are hungry or after you had too much to drink, food comes out pretty fast, I like the salsas that you can add to your tacos delicious, place is not bad I would say, I give it 4 stars because usually tables are not clean after customers leave so we happen to find them dirty once I a while wish they can improve that, plenty of sitting since this location is very spacious, fountain drinks, bottle drinks and Spanish drinks such as Horchata. I like come here once in a while. read more

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My girlfriends & I went there a month ago for the first time & thought their food was great!!! In fact, we couldn't get over how generous their were - the burritos were HUGE and so were the nachos grande!!! Sure beats Taco Bell, here you have authentic Mexican food!!! Prices were pretty reasonable and the nice thing is that you can go there whenever that craving strikes, since they're open 24-7!!! read more

Stopped in for lunch, was hesitant because of the ratings. Well the ratings don't lie. I got two steak tacos which are pretty big but has no taste whatsoever. I added sauce to it and still didn't taste any flavor. My suggestion is keep driving and find a better place. read more

Taco Burrito King - Looks good but looks can be deceiving. No flavor. They need to get a better provider for their meat or at least season it better - Mexican Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Heard many good things about this place and was in the area so decided to try it. I ordered the chicken burrito which was very average. The place was dirty, tables were not cleaned from previous customers. There was only one other customer in there so it's not like they were busy. Will not go back - there are much better options in the area. read more

One of the better Taco Burrito King's I have been too. Food is good. Prices are reasonable. And a plus is that have the fancy coke machines!

I have read a bunch of reviews below and was surprised with the negative feedback from customers. My own experience was really nice and I was quite satisfied with my order. Recently I ordered 4 tacos for me and a friend of mine and it was really delicious. I tried chicken and fish tacos and my friend 2 steak tacos. All food was fresh and mouthwatering. It smelled good and flavor was great as well. I must say I'm not a big fan of Mexican cuisine but these tacos are better option than buying burgers from different fast food stores. As for customer service I can't say anything wrong as well. Staff was friendly and helpful. They took my order quickly and It didn't take forever to take it out. I'd like to add they all wore masks and gloves following all quarantine rules. Overall it was a pretty good experience so I was really badly surprised with all the stuff I read below. All businesses are struggling a lot now so they need our support more than ever. Definitely gonna order more tacos in near future. read more

Taco Burrito King - Mexican Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Pricy and the taco meat has no seasoning it's better to eat when you drunk. I think the other location in Skokie or niles on touhy is better. read more

I ordered a torta and 2 tacos from this place and i got the runs. I literally after 4 hours after eating from their had the runs. It was a terrible experience, I called the department of public health and filed a formal complaint. DO NOT GO HERE, ANY OFFICER OR NURSE WORKING NIGHTS DO NOT GO HERE, IT WAS AN AWFUL EXPERIENCE. I have to ax to grind with anyone, but i did call illinois department of public health. read more

Great food, open 24 hours even when the pandemic is here. Asada was great especially the horchata. I 100 percent recommend it

Taco bowl was a bowl of mush with fake nacho cheese. Not worth Uber eats fee at all or 10$.

Every time I go there , the food takes forever to come out (even when it's not packed) and sometimes people that we're way behind me get their orders first . Food also doesn't take as good as it tastes at the other locations read more

Just had Super King burrito burrito $9 was mostly lettuce they told me it was going to be all white meat chicken and it was mixed chicken dark and white not very satisfied will not return read more

Very disappointing chips were plain awful as was the salsa steak burrito was average at best

I've only been here under the influence of alcohol late at night so iv I always thought the food was awesome. Today I came sober and now I see what everyone is talking about the meat flavor is bland and so is the beans... yuck ! read more

Oh my goodness!!! This place totally revamped their Super Nachos. It was amazingly yummy! I ordered mine with ground beef and it was so delicious that I literally finished the whole thing by myself for the first time and I am also 8 months pregnant...lol...Right now I am very picky about the food I eat so this exceeded my expectations. You have to come here and try for yourself. I think they have a new chef. Do not change this chef, please please please! I'm going back again today for lunch. read more

Can't tell you about the quality of the food because I never got it. We ordered through the website for delivery, and after an hour and a half, still had not gotten it, and no one had called us. We called and were told that they didn't do delivery and that we would have to come pick it up. We ordered delivery for a reason. Then we were told they could not cancel the order, we would have to (our credit card was already charged). Then the woman who answered the phone told us to call back in five minutes. After five, we called and she said her manager didn't know how to cancel it, and she didn't know what to tell us. She gave us the manager's number and told us we had to call her. The manager said she could void it but not cancel it (huh?) and that it was on DoorDash. We ordered through the Taco Burrito King website, not DoorDash. We did end up getting our refund, but by the time it was resolved it was 1:30am and everything else was closed. We are in a hotel, so it's not like we could cook something instead. read more

The worst tacos that I have ever eaten in the Chicago suburbs. You're better off going to a place in the city or Cilantro grill for their tacos. The staff is not friendly at all and they don't even wear gloves when handling the food. Absolutely disgusting! Health department needs to pay them a visit soon. Bad quality equals not worth the inconvenience and the price read more

They must have been reading these reviews because all of those problems were not apparent when I went. The food had good flavor and the staff was very friendly. I went with a family of 4 adults and 2 children. There was a slight mistake on our entree and they fixed it without hassle or a wait. It's a solid place for the price and food. read more

The beans tasted like cigarettes or something. It was so gross. Not coming here anymore.

I've only been here twice and both times have been a great experience. The food is always freshly made seasoned right and very tasty. The people who work there are knowledgeable and friendly. read more

My husband placed a quick and easy order. Whom ever answered the phone to take orders couldn't understand English to take the order and just hung up. Very unprofessional staff. Oh well , foods not bad. Thank you- read more

I should have read the reviews first. I thought of the TBK near UIC which stays open all night to serve drunk college kids with their amazingly authentic quesadillas. On first glance this TBK is very clean and modern. the food actually looks very nice when it first comes out. Then the positives stop, we had a burrito, nachos, torta and guac n chips. The chips which are bought form a vendor were the only positive, and even they were mediocre. The food is just bland, lacks flavor. How do you mess up a guacamole?! It needed more salt and lime, all we could taste was the avocado. The torta was a soggy mess and greasy, lacked any potential. There is just a lack of seasoning throughout the cooking. We should have gone to Taco Bell instead.. read more

For a 24 hr they are awesome, food is quality, the staff that work there are quality, the kitchen is always clean because I see them cleaning. Price is right and always open.. for late night eating this is it! Period! read more

Drawn in by several friends' reviews and decent amount of vegetarian options. Finally swung by today, and when I approached the counter, the woman was on her personal cell phone and didn't say a word to me. She just waited for my order to type it in, and proceeded with her phone conversation. I ordered the junior vegetarian burrito. The tortilla was old/dry, veggies tasted like whatever was already caked on the grill. Totally nast. If I ever go back to TBK, it will be at a different location. read more

This place is great when it's late and you're staving! The portions are so generous and the staff is super friendly. The front could use a little cleaning but I always go during the early am hours so that could be why!! read more

I have been to this location less than a handful of times and NEVER EVER EVER again! I will stick to the Niles location or if I am ever in the city, will go to one of those. This last visit was the one that took the cake though. I really wanted Mexican food (was thinking of to Oro de Gallo(?)(Lee/Algonquin), but that is out of the way. Also considered Los Compadres (Algonquin/Dempster), but that is across the street from me, so I have it often. So TBK it was. This place is clean, and although it is pricey, the portions are huge. That is where the positives stop. I went Monday and the registers were down (only cash). I NEVER have cash on me...but damnit, I did that day. So, I ordered a chorizo taco and a king size steak burrito. The taco is HUGE. With all that crap on it though, you can hardly taste the meat. It is essentially a salad with cheese and sour cream and a little chorizo. The corn tortilla was EXTREMELY bland, honestly, it was the equivalent of water (the taste). So, I finish the taco, minus some of the tortilla. Now, I want to try the burrito. I cut off a third and begin to eat. As I'm eating it, I notice something off about the meat. Finally, I realize that it is essentially the same quality/taste as that canned beef stew meat! SICK!!! I tossed the rest of that portion and still have 2/3 of the burrito left. This is rare for me as I am a HUGE burrito and Mexican food person. read more

I come here every week. Nice workers. Burritos always are on point and delicious. Never had any complains.

This is the worst taco burrito king I have ever been to the place is dirty and the food is horrible

TBK on Harlem has a lot to teach this location. This has to have become the worst TBK nearby. Tamales are fair, rice & beans are generally decent. Horchata is good. Carne Asada is in edible. I actually had to spit it out. The chicken tacos were good once but haven't been good since. Last time I found a large piece of cartilage in my taco. I'm lucky I didn't choke when I found it in my mouth (gag). We've given many tries and just find the place not worth 1/2 the money much less the calories. We were looking so forward to the opening of this location. What a disappointment. If you want good Mexican food visit Los Compadres in Arlington Heights or drive to TBK on Harlem. Thank goodness the salsa verde here is awesome enough to make up for the flavorless food. TBK Des Plaines is just plain yuck!!! read more

Please note that my review is biased and a five star rating on account that I've only had their food under the influence and never sober. The salty goodness of their nachos, burritos, and quesadillas just melt in your mouth after a handful of drinks and make the meal quite palatable and delicious. I recall getting my meal rather quickly around 3 AM. Speedy. read more

This place is a solid choice for late night food. It's open 24/7, its cheap, good tasty food when your very hungry, and they cook up the Mexican food right in front of you. Yes its not a fancy Mexican place to go on your anniversary like some of the bad reviews complain about, but I don't want it to be that. I always get the combination plate and I couldn't ask for more. Every time I come back to the Chicago area I need to stop in here once. Moral of the story come here if you want good cheap Mexican food at any time of the day. read more

Best burritos at this location compared to other tbk. Also, very friendly staff and clean restaurant.

Chicken burrito- less than average Al pastor tacos- decent Chips and salsa: FAIL. asked for pico de gallo on a pick up order. Got back to work and opened it up and the pico was ALL JALAPEÑOS with two tiny slices of onion. No tomatoes. No cilantro. No thank you. TBK- I work right across the street... So disappointed read more

Good food, fast service, no frills. The dining room has lots of space, and I love the Coca Cola Freestyle machine. The food is freshly prepared- I wager that very little comes to them frozen. Also awesome that they're open 24 hours, because sometimes, you just gotta have tacos at 3 a.m. read more