TACOS ‘76

Delicious little place in downtown oak park. The servers are so kind and the drinks are a bonus…read more We'll be back

I think I need to try this place again to see how I really feel about it. We got there at 8 which…read moreadmittedly was later than planned & we were told no to sitting outside after 8. This was unfortunate because it is a veryyyy small space inside. Incredibly cramped. It took a while for us to be greeted so we ordered right away and the food came out quickly which was nice but our drinks didn't come out until our meal had already been out for a while. We had to remind our server and apparently our drinks were sent to the wrong table which isn't the servers fault but could have been corrected sooner if we were checked in on in a more timely manner. The tacos were good, the margaritas were fine but pretty expensive, & I ultimately just don't know how to feel. I see the potential to like this place if I had a better experience but right now I'm not sure if I'll be back.

Every table was taken by 1:30pm on their first Sunday open

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Colorful decor

Macho’s Grill

4.8(75 reviews)

1.2 mi

2 steak tacos, $8.+ good quality , packed with protein and flavor. Good service and value. Very…read morenice indoor dining room and very clean casual restaurant. Seating available to wait for take away items. Located on the South Side of Roosevelt Road, West of Harlem Avenue off the 290 Eisenhower expressway. Nice Mobil gas station and coffee shop just west . Place bus stop outside on corner.

The food here is consistently delicious, especially the mole. The staff is always friendly and…read morewelcoming. The restaurant isn't the fanciest, but the food is absolutely worth it. I've been back many times, and it's always been excellent.

Inside dining room

Steak burrito suizo green salsa

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Inside dining

Gringo & Blondie Taqueria

4.3(213 reviews)

2.2 mi

We were in the area for a recital and afterwards wanted to stop somewhere for lunch. We used yelp…read moreto find a good Mexican restaurant and Gringo & Blondie Taqueria came up. That was fortunate because this place was outstanding. Best chorizo burrito I've ever had! My spouse had the taco bowl and it was amazing. My so had the birria tacos and loved them. Portions were big and tasty. Our waitress was super friendly and super cute! Wish this place was closer to us!

We really enjoy this place. Cute location with great decor. The service was really good. Many…read moreoptions on the menu, some unique. We were given homemade chips and salsa. They have margaritas on special for happy hour until 6 every day. I had the lime and my husband had strawberry. I liked the strawberry slightly better. It wasn't crazy sweet like most strawberry margaritas I've had before. The steak and chicken tacos were very flavorful and a decent size. The pork tamales were tasty and a good size. The pozole soup was yummy and a large size for $5.

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Taco Pros - Oak Park

3.4(80 reviews)

1.5 mi

Please do not support this business. these people are rude, inconsiderate and ignorant. they…read moreblast music all day and night. They yell and scream all day and night. We're trying to get them out of the area. Again, please do not support this business. Thanks

Not worth the exorbitant price. If you order a steak taco dinner they charge you $1 extra per taco…read more They don't give you salsa, that's extra. How can you not give salsa with tacos? That's like refusing to put ketchup on a burger unless you pay extra. They don't give you limes, that's extra. Great example of squeezing every penny you can out of the customer.

Menú

Delicious!!! Veggie tacos for Taco Tuesday. Add green sauce!!!

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No tables inside

Taqueria El Tapatio

4.5(91 reviews)

4.5 mi•Hermosa

The food here is so darned good. Big menu with plenty great options…read more Service is nice , but don't go before they close , try can be pushy . The Baby tacos are so good. The ramen birria , carne asada is cooked perfect , not chewy great quality . The bistec en chile de árbol my fave. Portions are big!! My favorite Mexican place.

Ordered delivery, wasn't great. Chicken burrito was flavorful, but the composition of the fillings…read moreleft a lot to be desired. Friend got a quesadilla that was pretty small and sad looking. Overall, lots of other spots in the area I'd prefer to get for Mexican.

Taqueria El Tapatio - Taqueria El Tapatio.W Fullerton Ave, Hermosa. Dine In Take Out Delivery. Great Authentic Mexican Food & Service. Amazing inside Decor! Cool!

Taqueria El Tapatio.W Fullerton Ave, Hermosa. Dine In Take Out Delivery. Great Authentic Mexican Food & Service. Amazing inside Decor! Cool!

Steak burrito

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Specials @ Taqueria El Tapatio.W Fullerton Ave, Hermosa. Dine In Take Out Delivery. Great Authentic Mexican Food & Service.Cool!

Tacos El Tio

3.1(69 reviews)

0.7 mi

03/21/26 - I was in Oak Park today. I stopped into Tacos El Tio on Lake street & grabbed 2 steak…read moretacos on a double corn tortilla. I added some hot red sauce and viola. These tacos were one of the best steak tacos I've ever eaten. The quality of the steak was excellent as was the seasoning. I ate them standing up at a counter as I was in a rush. I will definitely stop by for these steak tacos when I'm in the area again. For all you late night folks or people something after a night out drinking they are open 24/7 - 7 days/week

I went to Tacos EL Tio for the first time last weekend with a friend. The carne asada burritos and…read morechips I did enjoy. And the waitress was helpful. What I did not like was random people coming off the street to solicit us for money, rude non customers coming from off the street to scream at the staff and people asking for free food. I would order from them for delivery but I will never eat there ever again based on this experience.

Corn shell chicken quesadilla sourcream and lettuce.

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Taco Mucho

4.1(82 reviews)

1.0 mi

My favorite Mexican food in the Chicago area. I wish their delivery was turned on more. If so, it…read morewould be a weekly buy for me but unfortunately it's rarely on so I don't get it as much as I'm not in the area a ton. Either way, 5 stars, delicious, and something I crave daily - the Asada Bowl!

I visited this restaurant today during my stay in Chicago as I was looking for restaurants in the…read morearea and knew a friend had visited here recently. I tried a taco and a quesadilla de poblanos with papas and they were both delicious and made with handmade tortillas. I finished both until the last bite. The food was decent portion for the price. I also had a michelada which was delicious, probably one of the best ones I've ever had. The cashier was nice and attentive. They weren't too busy at the time I visited which was around 1pm and only had about 2 tables but another 3 tables arrived after me. I would definitely go back if I'm ever again in the area.

Bar area (and menus if you zoom in)

Churros are always a good idea! Great night for dinner on the patio

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Cactus grill

4.4(94 reviews)

0.5 mi

Cactus Grill has a great location, right on Harlem in Forest Park. I got their chimichanga lunch…read moresuiza. It was good and a lot more food than I had expected. The restaurant looked nice inside. I enjoyed the food.

If you want good, affordable, no frills Mexican food then stop here! I was in the area viewing an…read moreapartment and I got hungry, this restaurant was in walking distance. It was a Saturday evening and not at all busy. You order at the counter and pay immediately, and dine in is available so I found a seat until they brought my food. I got the flaunta dinner and it came out FAST, hot and fresh. They brought out 2 bottles of salsa one red one green, I wish they would have given me chips. I wish I would have brought some of the green salsa home it was so so good. Excellent rice and beans, crispy flauntas and good guacamole, I cleaned my plate! The prices are extremely affordable and the restaurant was clean including the bathroom which was locked but they opened for me with no problem. I will definitely come back if I'm in the area.

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Taqueria El Grande

4.6(42 reviews)

4.2 mi

Delicious REAL Mexican food. Friendly servers. Prices are surprisingly low for the food quality…read more Love it.

Picked up an order. Got home. Started eating and there's a Big nasty hair that looked like a pubic…read morehair. I called the restaurant. They asked for pictures. I texted pictures. They said we will refund you. No apology. They sent me a copy of my receipt with refund written on it. I never got a refund. I texted what happened and the blew me off. I have pictures including what the texted me. See attached. Will be reaching out to the town inspector so this doesn't happen to anyone else. Stay away!

Sign out front

Burritos without any extras.

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Cheese quesadilla and rice for the little one

Tacotlan

4.3(450 reviews)

4.4 mi•Hermosa

Minority-owned & operated

Catering service

Folks, prepare yourselves for the best dang birria you've ever had! However, note that it comes…read morewith a small side of chaos! In the context of a mom-&-pop shop like this, it is charming and not annoying. I ordered the birria ramen with the quesabirria upgrade. I wasn't brave enough to go for the spicy variant, for I wasn't ready for the possibility of having my posterior handed to me. Having "real" ramen noodles, whatever that means, is something I will leave to Japanese places. Noodles from the familiar bricks at the grocer's are understandable and instantly forgivable - I'd be surprised if they were "real"! Noodles aside, the ramen had a rich, savory broth. In addition, there was a healthy serving of tender pulled meat that had the flavors of the ramen turned up to 11! Who needs ramen when you have MEAT! Finally, I appreciate the onion and cilantro served on the side as the vegetable element, as well as a Tapatío Soup Base on the side (though, why mess with perfection?) Then we come to the quesabirria. As much as I enjoyed the ramen, this is 100% what I am ordering next time. A tortilla grilled crispy without becoming a tortilla chip, the perfect amount of cheese, and the same meat born in a kitchen of the gods! Everything was in perfect balance and harmony; and yes, I dipped it into the ramen. Speaking of tortillas, there are fresh fried tortilla chips provided at the start of the meal with three salsas! These aren't your jarred ones either! While the ones in squeeze bottles were on the simpler side, they were distinct. The favorite goes to the one in the ramekin! They aren't shy about refilling the chips when they run out either! My only comment is that the chips aren't salted. However! There is salt at the table, and this does help people adjust salt to their liking and prevents sogginess. While not greasy, there was enough oil to help the salt adhere. In terms of their service, some things were great, and other things were a little chaotic. The service was quick to bring out and refill chips as well as take my order. On the flip side, an empty water glass wasn't noticed, the Agua Fresca wasn't brought until much later with the meal, and the ramen took longer than I'd've expected. Entering the restaurant, there was also some confusion about the process, as I was quietly seated at the counter, but this was apparently a waiting area to be added to the wait list? Just a little chaos adding to the charm, nothing to worry about. Another indication of chaos? There is a sign asking for toilet paper not to be thrown into the toilet, and thrown into the trash can... it wasn't April 1st either. Thankfully, no foul smells. About that Agua Fresca... it was refreshing and not too sweet, and not 80% ice as so many places do with cold beverages. Enjoyable lightly sweet and acidic rim, too! What guarantees a return visit? The value! Not only were the prices reasonable on their own, the portions were large even for a voracious eater like myself, taking some home for the next day. Final verdict: a quintessential family-owned restaurant that makes incredible birria at prices that'll have you thinking you'd just time traveled. The ramen is very good, but the quesabirria is to die for! Don't miss it!

Ordered for my family today. I spent $80 and no salsa in sight. Why wouldn't they put salsa in the…read morebag? Crazy part is that this isn't the first time they've forgotten to add salsa or have even shorted me. I went back inside to ask for some. For reference, I ordered 4 tacos (2 each person) and two dinners. That's a family of 4. We all enjoy salsa on our food. They offered to give me two Salsas....Christ on a cracker!! Are they messing with me??? I had to ask for more. Despicable! Moral of the story- they don't care how much money you spend at their establishment, they are cheap when it comes to the salsa!!!

1 Single Quesabirria

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Birria Ramen- No quesabirria

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Raeven S.

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98

2 years ago

Where do I even begin? My recent visit to this taco haven was nothing short of incredible! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with smiles and enthusiasm, setting the perfect tone for what turned out to be an unforgettable experience. Let's talk about the taco flight - a genius idea! I loved being able to sample a variety of flavors, each one more delicious than the last. And those margaritas? Pure bliss in a glass! They were crafted with such care and attention to detail, adding an extra layer of festivity to my meal. But what truly blew me away was the exceptional customer service. Every staff member went above and beyond to ensure I had everything I needed and more. They were knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about making my taco adventure one to remember. And don't even get me started on the Qussabirrias and Birra tacos - absolute game changers! The flavors were out of this world, and each bite was a mouthwatering delight. In conclusion, if you're looking for a taco experience that's not only delicious but also accompanied by top-notch service, look no further. This place has it all - amazing food, fantastic drinks, and a team that truly cares about your satisfaction. I'll definitely be coming back for more fiesta-filled fun!" Rae sent you! read more

C. L.

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1 year ago

I was craving tacos and this is the 5th time i hit up this spot. They have very tasty tacos and top-tier margaritas at Tacos '76! This spot delivers on flavor, fresh ingredients, and a chill vibe that keeps me coming back. The asada tacos are perfection--juicy, flavorful steak with just the right amount of char, nestled in warm tortillas with fresh toppings. The fish tacos are a must-try, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender inside, topped with a zesty sauce that adds the perfect crunch. And don't even get me started on the quesabirria tacos--melty, cheesy, and packed with rich, slow-cooked beef, served with a flavorful consommé for dipping. Absolute heaven! To top it off, their margaritas are exceptional--perfectly balanced, refreshing, and dangerously strong & delicious! Whether you like them classic, spicy, or fruity, they always hit the spot. Great food, great drinks, and a fun atmosphere--this place is a taco lover's dream. Their service is top notch. They are súper nice and curteous every single time we walk in. Can't recommend it enough! read more

Elisabetta B.

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7

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5 years ago

Excellent Tacos and burritos! Friendly, attentive and fast service. So happy to see a family owned business doing well, especially a few doors down from my job. I will try everything on menu over time so I can review once again. I have referred several people to Tacos 76 and I never refer unless I really love a restaurant. Hopefully they will be open on Mondays soon! For some reason I always want tacos on Mondays! read more

Ari A '.

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4

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1 year ago

The grilled fish tacos were fine. The fish was tender but needed more spice. The sauce was tangy and smooth. Staff were polite and attentive. read more

Ricardo G.

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2 years ago

Authentic Mexican food and phenomenal margaritas ,service is fast and really friendly stafff,always has a fresh and welcoming atmosphere

Jeff K.

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15

2

4 years ago

Tried this spot twice now and I love the tacos especially with the red (hot) salsa. Great addition to Madison!

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