My guy and I popped by for a quick bite. Steak tacos were really good, fresh flour tortilla chips and the churros were delicious!

Good steak burrito well worth the price. Nice variety of hot sauces. Service with a smile

Great food and service. They don't use cheap steak like other places in the area and the salsas are always

This place is right by my house so I go there a lot, often having lunch alone. Always welcome and the food is great. The chips are so delicious they make them homemade. read more

Tacos El Gavilan - Homemade chips - Mexican Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

Small hole in the wall that you would miss if you weren't looking for it. The inside was extremely clean, but also extremely small, with maybe 20 seats for you to choose from. Was greeted as soon as we walked in and there wasn't any pressure to order. There was 3 of us and we ordered the Beef Taco, a Taco Dinner, Chicken Tacos and the steak burrito dinner. All was tasty, but there was too much lettuce in the burrito and they didn't ask what you wanted in it. I would definitely go there again, but now know what comes with the orders and will make sure to customize the food for the party's liking. read more

Love this place! Have had their gorditas a couple of times and they are delicious! I love that they aren't deep fried and a larger size. Love the numerous filling options so we get a variety and share as a family. Tacos were really good too! Steak asada was great, chicken milanesa is well seasoned, chile relleno, steak & potato, and al pastor are all delicious! Solid, super authentic spot! read more

This was our 1st time here. We stopped in to eat before my dentist appointment. It is a small place at the corner of a strip mall with about 4 tables and 15 chairs in all. There is a TV and a single bathroom( which is clean). The service was very good. You order at the counter. She was ready to help us as soon as we walked in and checked on us a couple of times while we were seated. (very attentive) The horchata is light with good flavor and not too sweet but a little pricey. We ordered a taco salad, 2 tacos and corn in a cup. We received chips and salsa at the table. Both were flavorful. The chips were warm and not greasy. The taco salad was a little sparse with the tomatoes (8 little chopped pieces) but good amount of lettuce and cheese. The meat was seasoned and also NOT greasy. Huge win there! Maybe the shell hides how much is really in there because it appeared, in my opinion, to be on the smaller side with the fillings. We tried the Gavilan tacos. These include steak, bacon and chorizo with onion and cilantro. I was expecting a greasy mess considering the meat combination. But, surprise!!! No grease :-) Totally winning me over and we didn't leave hungry. The grand finale was the corn in a cup. This hit the spot. It was just like buying it from the street vendor in the city. (oh how I've missed you). All in all, they have my vote and I will be a repeat customer. read more

Tacos El Gavilan - Taco salad - Mexican Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

First time trying from here and the tacos we had were pretty good. My dad isn't too picky but he ate everything and didn't say a bad thing at all. Definitely would order again. read more

Great quality great food every time very fresh very affordable compared to other places read more

Tacos El Gavilan - Taco Dinner Sope a la Carte - Mexican Near Me - Palos Heights, Illinois

Ordered throgh Door Dash. got a beef taco dinner and an 8 oz. pico and 8 oz guac with chips. The meat on the tacos was very tough to the point i could hardly chew it. really disapointed. everything else was ok. read more

Decent place with attentive staff. Reading the reviews prior to entering it appears to be a favorite with the locals. Food was good and met the authentic description additionally not overly greasy and had good flavors. The dining area is small so group visits would require prior planning. read more

Stopped here on my way home from work and was pleasantly surprised. Tacos were good, great corn tortillas that did not fall apart. Rice, beans and guacamole were really good with lots of flavor. The places was clean and service was quick. Little pricy but I get it with everything going on. Will stop again read more

I paid over $14 for a burrito. The burrito had mostly rice, no flavor, and did not taste fresh.

On point! Fresh, delicious, good quality. Try their El Gavilan Tacos, you won't regret it! Meat melts in your mouth! I'm impressed. I highly recommend. read more

This place has been in the works for quite awhile, being remodeled after Hound Dogs had this location. So now that I see that it was open for business, I figured I would give a try. Walking into the place I see that they did a little remodeling, but it still has a little of the previous business look to it. I ordered my standard two Mexican food items to compare it to other restaurants. The price was a couple of dollars higher to the other places along Harlem Avenue. Also noticed that canned soda was $1.50 a can, which is way to costly for my tastes. With that being said, no fountain soda is available. I watched as the girl make my meal, I noticed that she almost used precise amounts of ingredients and they were on the small side to say the least. Where as most other taco places just slap it together and call it a day. The chicken I ordered was fairly good tasting, but the steak almost had no taste to it. And for the people who are the no carrying cash types, they accept credit cards here. read more

The steak in the steak tacos is so tender and marinated deliciously! The rice is so authentic and perfect on flavor. Beans are super tasty. Their chips are homemade. Their salsa is kept refrigerated until guests arrive which I always look for. And the salsa is a delicious flavor as well. Horchata is very good as well. Honestly found my new taco spot!! It's about time Palos got a good AUTHENTIC Mexican restaurant for tacos and delicious food! read more

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Today was my second time here and it's really good. I got the steak burrito , no rice with sour cream and avocado , I haven't had a burrito in a long time and it was one I will definitely go back for. The restaurant is clean and the cashier was very nice and friendly. The food was also ready quick!! It's at the end of the plaza so depending which way you are going out you can easily miss it if you're not looking for it. Try this place you won't be disappointed!!! read more

This place has great food! We are vegetarian and the vegetarian burritos are awesome! The staff is helpful and friendly Great Mexican potatoes read more

So pleased to have a GREAT Mexican place in the neighborhood. The tacos are awesome and not greasy like a lot of places. Not a big place, minimal seating, but I'd eat these in my car if I had to! Judging from the crowd the last time I was there, it seems word has gotten out about the quality of food they serve. I hope they're around a long time!!! read more

Love this place, especially the chicken tacos. Some Mexican restaurants have the pulled-chicken style meat in their tacos. This place has nicely cut up chicken pieces and taste awesome. I will continue to eat here. Love it ***Update*** still good but lately way way to much salt on chicken. read more

Good authentic Mexican! I ordered the usual when I try a New Mexican restaurant, a steak, al pastor, and chicken taco. As a bonus, I also ordered their Gavilan taco which has steak, chorizo, and bacon in the taco. I always order my tacos with cilantro and onion, the authentic way! All the tacos were really good. Their salsas, beans, and rice were also very good. I think I may have found my new favorite place for tacos. I agree with a previous reviewer, about time Palos! Can't wait to go back. read more

Picked up giant steak quesadilla and wet steak burrito. Delicious and excellent customer service

I went there on a Saturday to buy a couple of meals about ten in the morning. I walked in and the place looked closed. The young lady behind the counter said that they didn't open until 11. I told her that the yelp posting and the menu both stated that they open at 9. She just give me a blank stare, no apology. They just lost my business. read more

I've ordered from here a couple times now. Very good, authentic arrachera tacos. The tacos are big, full & very affordable compared to other taco places. Only downside is the early close time, but this place is great! read more

I am very dissapointed with this place. First and last time we will be stopping by. Meat was full of fat, chilaquiles were lacking flavor. And overpriced. read more

Tried it twice a few months months apart and I wish I could give it a good review. Looking for another good place for Mexican in the area but this place falls short. Tacos had very little filling in them for the price. My hubby got the bistec a la Mexicana plate and it lacked seasoning. Won't go back and will stick to the other 2 places in the Heights. read more

These are the best tacos I've ever had (the tacos I've had in San Diego and Ventura were good but these better). The shells are made at order and are great. We've had beef, chicken, steak, steak and potato, fish and al pastore. All excellent. The salsa verde is the best. The guacamole wonderfully flavored with cilantro. From Mexican every few months to taco Tuesday. Keep this great little place open! read more

food was expensive and the portions were small I got a steak burrito to go and the meat was totally overcooked hard and dried out I called to let them know and all I got was excuses won't be going back read more