Taco Lamas has been my to go to spot in Hoffman Estates. You can place your food order several ways. I typically order from the QR code at the table and they will bring the food to the table when it's ready. Their 3 or 4 taco dinner with beans and rice which also comes with a drink is their best value deal. Taco lama is trendy and serves up some really delicious contemporary tacos. My favs were the grilled fish and the roasted brisket. The fish pieces had a nice grilled crisp to it and the brisket was tender and seasoned well. Lots of flavor to savor! Portions are enough to get you full. My wife had the quinoa rice bowl and loved it. I also love the strawberry dragonfruit agua fresca. It is fruity, sweet, and also makes for a good take home cocktail mixer! Now not everything is on point. Some of the menu items are hit and miss. The ceviche is trash. Looks and tastes like it came out of a can. The worse thing I have had from the menu. I don't know who checked off on this item but it should be removed immediately. The enchilada bowl wasn't the best and was served lukewarm. I enjoyed my burrito but it could have been a little warmer. The nachos were filling and the only thing I would want to add is a little more zest and flavor to the cheese sauce. I love coming to taco lama despite the misses and I know what to stay away from. read more

I have gone to Taco Lamas a handful of times now & it's so fun to try the different items that they have on the menu. Ordering is so unique, when you walk in there is a screen and you can pick what you would like / customize, it works out great. Everything I have ever ordered from there has been excellent. The owner, Jeff, is absolutely amazing. He also owns My Cocina, which is an excellent sit down restaurant with servers, a couple of miles away. Taco Lamas does have tables to dine in, but it's more casual & I believe I have always ordered food to go. It's so easy, the staff is friendly, the restaurant is a very cool experience & very clean, the food is excellent, Jeff is wonderful - I would highly recommend. If I could give more than 5 stars I would read more

My husband and I have been wanting to try this place for a while now and finally went for lunch! Came here on a Friday around lunch time and it was pretty empty. We ordered and paid at the kiosk. We both went with a 2 Taco Meal for $12. This is 2 tacos of your choice (can mix & match), a side and a drink. I chose the 2 Diablo shrimp tacos and for my side I had chips and salsa. We got our cups and went to the drink station. This is where they lost their 5th star. Straws are just out. Not in wrappers. So when you go to grab a straw you are essentially touching other straws too. ICK!!! Some of the lids were dirty as well. Black flakes came out of the sprite dispenser which means nozzles are not being properly cleaned-- another ICK! (I've worked in food service previously) We sat down and our chips and salsa were brought out to us. It was a decent portion size too! Then our tacos were brought out a little bit after. I really enjoyed my food. It was a bit messy, but can't complain that there was too much meat in a taco! We decided that we would definitely come back here again. read more

Taco Lamas - Shrimp tacos - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Considering this is more of a modernized fast food taco place, it has good quality. Service could be faster but lunch time it gets packed with local business workers. It is clean and staff are accommodating. read more

Quick service and filling dishes. I liked the option of having agua Fresca in addition to soda. You can order at the counter or at a kiosk so it's very convenient. Street corn was just okay, I don't think I'd order it again but I did enjoy the taco with cheese curds! read more

Taco Lamas - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

This place has been on my radar never since I heard it was operated by the owners of My Cocina Grill. Located in a busy shopping center at Higgins and Route 59,they serve Scratch Made Tacos with good flavors. As you enter,you can order off the kiosks or by scanning their QR code. There is someone to ask questions or to assist you with your order. The food is brought out to you and they have self serve beverages and 2 different salsa for you too try. We split the Taco Meal that came with 3 tacos of your choice,a side and a drink. We tried the Spicy Clicker with fire garlic salsa which had quite the kick! Also had the Dalai Lama with chopped sirloin and chorizo and Catch Me If You Can - grilled mahi tossed in Adobo sauce. Everything was flavorful and fresh. Portions are good and prices are average. We will definitely be back to try more of their various in tacos and bowls. read more

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Came here to enjoy delicious food, fast, friendly service and easy tech ordering. My second visit to Taco Llamas and I swear it tastes even better than my last visit. I ordered a shrimp Diablo bowl (minus the diablo) and a chicken adobo bowl for the hubby. Both were filled with a generous helping of rice, beans and protein, and more. I counted at least six shrimp in my bowl. And the ceviche? Oh my goodness, the ceviche is so tasty and fresh with the crisp tortilla chips. If you like the food and drink at My Cocina in Streamwood, you're sure to love Taco Llamas. (Same great owner). I cannot wait to try other menu items on my next visit. The decor inside is colorful and fun too. Thank you Taco Llamas, for coming to Hoffman Estates! read more

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I was honestly skeptical about this place because of the name, but you know what they say, don't judge a book by its cover. Taco Llamas surprised me in the best way. They have so many creative taco options, from more authentic Latino-style tacos to ones that feel a bit more American for different tastes. The salsas were packed with flavor, the aguas frescas were delicious, and the staff were super friendly. The tacos are a little pricey, but they're filling and worth it, especially for the area. The decor was really nice too, and overall it's a spot I'd definitely come back to. read more

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Had high hopes for this place based on the reviews. It's very cute and our orders came out very quickly. That said, I tossed most of my order because it just didn't taste good and there was no salvaging it with more salt. I ordered a bowl with the vegan protein option and it was not good. The vegan "meat" was very soft and mushy and there was no flavor at all. The rice in my bowl was plain white rice which was extremely over cooked. I ended up eating about 1/3 of the bowl and tossing the rest. The texture and lack of flavors was very off putting. read more

First I want to say the staff is so friendly and helpful, the restaurant is nicely decorated and so clean. I love the llama incorporated into the brand. I gave them a 3 for the food, but service and ambiance are fantastic. Drinks: horchata and juices are delicious Sauces: tasty, light, and love the spice Burrito: this was really good Bowl: the shrimp for me was overdone, the rice quinoa mix a bit soggy and a bit too salty for my palette. Kids box: the ground beef was really dark almost like it was burned and overseasoned. Churro fries are okay, they were a bit too greasy. Tacos: fish taco was dry, the birria was quite salty. Overall some items were good but other items didn't do it for me personally. It's their first week and maybe they were still sorting things out, so I'd go back and try it again. read more

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New fast casual Mexican alert in the Hoffman Estates area! Located in the Poplar Prairie Stone Crossing center, I was excited to visit Taco Lamas after seeing another Yelper visit. The menu offers a variety of tacos, bowls, sides, drinks, and more. One orders at the kiosk, pays, then patiently waits for food to be ready. They offer (2) free sauces- fire garlic sauce & avocado crema salsa. I ordered the burrito with ground beef which was a good portion but didn't taste greasy like some fast casual spots. I had wished there was more sour cream or a thicker sauce to pair better with it. My fiancé ordered the three taco dinner which also came with a side choice and medium drink. I tried a sip of his horchata which leaned on the sweet side over spiced side. The Elote was his side which was a bit heavy on the cheese. He really enjoyed his three tacos! His favorite was the Spicy Clucker but Quesabirria and Dalai Lama were close behind. The only draw back was some tacos are a premium charge on top of the $16 meal cost. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Taco Lamas! They can work on creating more signature flavors for items outside of their tacos. Either way, food tasted fresh and not greasy/heavy. read more

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I love Mi Cocina so I was excited to try their new taco spot. Stopped in during the soft open. It was a little busy for not even being officially open yet! We both ordered two taco combos. He got gringos with rice & beans. I got one bacon wrapped jalapeno popper and one shrimp diablo with elote. We both had a margarita. The food came out quick! The presentation was great! I didn't get a bite of the gringos because they disappeared! I loved both of mine and I recommend the margaritas (hope they add a happy hour!). Try the salsas! The hot one is actually hot! And the avocado has a nice flavor. It is a really nice looking space and you can order at the counter, the kiosk or from a QR code at your table. Great first visit. I will be back to try more of the menu soon! read more

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Excellent street tacos, generous and fresh chips, with friendly service. Clean place with plenty of seating and serve yourself soda.

We stopped for a quick lunch while in the area after reading recommendations from fellow Yelp Elites and finding out that this location is owned by the same people as My Cocina in Streamwood. This one has a more streamlined menu and service is fast food style. You order at the kiosk and the food is brought out to your table. We split the three taco meal, with my husband trying the Spicy Clucker & the Dalai Lamas and I had the Catch Me IF You Can. The tacos are generously stuffed and full of flavor. Beverages and salsas are serve yourself. They do have a kids menu. The interior is exceptionally clean and has two gender neutral bathrooms. I would like to come back to try one of the bowls next time. read more

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This is like a fast food Mexican joint. Modern industrial decor. Staffs were very inviting. Pleasantly surprised by how tasty it was. It exceeded my expectations thinking it would probably be similar with tex-mex, but I was wrong. Prices are avg fast food prices. The best part is you get a side of your choice with your meal which usually is separate in other places. Got the Elotes and it was a generous amount. This is definitely going on our after-church lunch rotation! read more

Taco Lamas - Dalia Lama and Carne Asada tacos with a side of Elotes and Horchata drink. *lots of meat* - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

My family and I come here like once a week! It's the go to spot. 10/10 atmosphere (boho and clean), staff, and food. I absolutely love the quesabirria tocos, spicy clucker, elotes, and chips+guac. Also they have delicious margaritas (mango, strawberry, and watermelon) that are half off occasionally. Highly recommend read more

As a lover of all things tacos and llamas, I knew I needed to try this place! I visited for lunch on a Wednesday with my son, and there were only a few other customers. I immediately loved the atmosphere, color scheme, lighting and music here. We were greeted as soon as we entered, and the employee that we placed our order with was very friendly. There are at least 3 ways to order here- kiosk, with an employee at the counter, or by scanning a QR code at your table. The menu is perfect - simple, yet still plenty of options, and everything was reasonably priced. I ordered the "Midwest Mexican" taco meal with fries and queso. Unfortunately the fries were the only part of my meal that I enjoyed...the tacos were much too salty for my taste, and there was a giant inedible piece of fat in one of my tacos. My son ordered the steak taco kids meal. The kid's tacos don't include any toppings, and my son was fine with this. They also package the kids meal in a box..it's a fun idea, although there is no plate when dining in. He chose churro fries as his side. They were delicious and included chocolate and caramel dipping sauce. Even though my food wasn't great, there were a lot of other things I liked about this place so I'd consider trying something different from the menu another time. read more

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Delicious burrito! Though, I did think it was light on the meat. Overall the place is clean, the cook was friendly and it has an upscale feel to the place. There are two kiosks you can place an order but also an area where an employee can take your order too. This was my first time going there so I ordered from the kiosk. I chose dine in but didn't realize if I sat down at a table they would bring the food to me. They have two sauces near the fountain drinks. I only tried one of them and it was delicious. I will definitely be coming back here! read more

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Tried this place during the soft opening. First time was take out and very impressed. We tried the tacos and they were very good. You can pick different proteins for each taco. Also had the nachos and quesadillas and both were delicious. The burrito didn't look any special but it was a good size. Went back again for dine in and food was delicious just like the take out. The taco meal does include a fountain drink and they have horchata, strawberry dragonfruit, and chili mango lime agua fresca as options as well. Loved the horchata! The chili mango lime was also refreshing. Great local spot for dine in or take out! read more

Taco Lamas - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

When I found out that My Cocina had another restaurant, I knew I had to check it out. Greeted as we walked in and have an option to order on a touch screen or with the employee. Food was brought out to us by a very nice lady. They have their famous salsa out to fill your own cup which was my highlight because I could literally drink their green salsa. Horchata and Fresca as drink options which was another huge plus and both delicious. Taco presentation was amazing and flavors were delish. The only reason this wasn't a five star review is that some of the meat was fatty and grisly. Very friendly staff. Overall I can't wait to come back! read more

Taco Lamas - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

The front window boarded up. Plywood. Once inside you can see only the tops of human heads moving about hidden behind dividers. I assume they are making tacos. No one is there to greet you or talk to you. Just a big computer screen. So any suggestions? Nobody cares. Any questions? Nobody cares. What do they recommend? Just go look at the computer screen! Could there be a more unwelcome welcome? Again, why would anyone go to a restaurant where no human being wants to interact with you or talk to you at all? If something goes wrong? You are on your own. If you have a pulse, and a consciousness, I hope that you will avoid this place for humanity's sake. it gets work worse for the llama. Across the parking lot? A chipotle. Inside they greeted me and made by food to order. And their burrito was cheaper. (Several dollars cheaper.) Perhaps I will open my own taco place in that strip center and call it "taco alpaca." At my place, we will have happy fresh faced human beings, too greet fellow people and show actually care for someone that is supporting our business. Bye rude Lama...,it will be adios soon enough. read more

Best tacos we've had in Chicagoland. We had the Dalai Lama, Low and Slow, Carne Asada, and Catch Me If You Can. Salsas were a perfect blend of spice and flavor. read more

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I thought my food was excellent and the service was good. It had a very modern feel indoors. read more

it was flavorless and mushy very bland rice was hard would never come back im so upset i wasted so much money .

Tacos are big and SPICY!! Lots of filling. Delicious! We will definitely be back for more. Guacamole is good too--always a plus. read more

Taco Lamas - Vegan pastor, spicy clucker, and shrimp Diablo. - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Place is legit. Staff is very friendly. Tacos are truly Latin with a twist. Prices are also very fair for what you are provided. read more

Taco Lamas - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Good food good Service,i love it Yo ya quería un restaurante de estos y que bueno como para venir todo los días read more

Taco Lamas - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Best tacos for casual dining, by far. Great ambiance and music. And the chocolate taco is a must try! read more

Taco Lamas - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

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Had a shrimp bowl. Was excellent love the place great service and Spicy Margaritas! Great staff

God damn that is a tasty burrito! Super friendly and generous portions. Definitely worth checking out, frequently.

First time coming here, I had the two taco meal (spicy chicken and mahi mahi) with chips and salsa as my side. Tacos were flavorful and just the right amount of spice and the chips and salsa portion was big! Definitely will be returning! read more

Only good thing was how quick the order was ready. $14 for a steak bowl that you can't customize and 4 bites of the steak were grizzly....it went in the garbage after that. Bleck! I should have gone to chipotle read more

If you like fat and gristle this is the place for you. First 3 bites of my burrito were pure fat and inedible. After that there is very little to no meat. Very nice looking restaurant the drinks and hot sauce were good. I would not go back food was sub par and very expensive. There's better Mexican restaurants around. read more

Taco Lamas - Pastor Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Hoffman Estates, Illinois

SUPER expensive for really average food. Taco was dry, rice was crunchy and beans were flavorless. However, the salsa was good so that's good. read more

What an insult to the Mexican cuisine! Who owns this place? They can't be Mexican, if so they shouldn't be allowed to be. Taco Bell would be a better option(same tier). The carne Asada was so chopped, grizzly, it was curly and had an overpowering citrus taste. The fried chicken was a Tyson anytizer nugget that was so hard it broke the plastic fork! They have touch screens to order and it's so impersonal, especially if you like to customize something. The upside, employees were very nice and It's the typical clean corporate atmosphere. But Junk! Save yourself the money, headache and go to chipotle if you want something like this type of Mexican food. Or just go to a real Mexican restaurant. Taco lamas 9months tops, you won't make it! read more

My son and I got the 3 taco meal for $16 and that comes with a side and a fountain drink. This place has horchata as a fountain drink with no additional upcharge and unlike most places the horchata wasn't watered down. Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. We got the fries with queso and I was amazed at how good those were. I would highly recommend this place. read more

First time. Taco selection was excellent. You can get pretty much any protein it's not your average taco spot. Very creative and flavorful. I had a taco with steak or their carne asada taco and it was fantastic done in a style I've never had before but delicious. And the quality of the food seemed like the use the best. I'll be back. Hope this helps. read more

Ordered two brisket tacos and a steak burrito on site to-go. Took fifteen minutes to receive the order and the tacos were just okay. Burrito was like any fast food Mexican place. Nothing special. read more

So happy this gem was recommended! Second visit and impressed again. This is the freshest Mexican around and it's fast casual. I don't order steak at most Mexican restaurants cause it's almost always fatty (even at overpriced spots) but this meat is high quality and has no fat. Tacos were delicious, burrito was huge and amazing, taco bowl was well made with layers of goodness instead of dry chips left at the end. Margaritas are decent. Great ambiance with cozy lighting and music. Fast service at the register, kiosk or tables. read more

The tacos are moist and flavorful. I like healthy fish option. I was really disappointed with the ceviche. It was a small black cup. There was no lime flavor at all. I felt jibbed. Take it off the menu. I will come back for the tacos. read more