Tacos Ortiz

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Oscar S.

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12 years ago

I discovered an AWESOME FOOD TRUCK!!!!!! They're at the same location everyday.But its a FOOD TRUCK so I would call ahead just to make sure theyre in the same spot.But from what I hear they stay in the general area.They were like 4 blocks away about 6 months ago.This food truck is JUST LIKE the ones in L.A if anyone is familiar.They have fresh frijoles de la olla and many different types of tacos,sopes,tortas and burritos.Freshly made salsas and chiles toreados y cebollitas to add to your enjoyment.This is a GEM.So glad a customer of mine let me in on it otherwise I would have NEVER KNOWN!!!!!!! I really enjoyed my meal here.Not only am I YELPING about it but I FB'd as well.lol.Had to let my family in L.A LOOK WHAT I FOUND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

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4830 S California Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
Gage Park
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(773) 420-6839
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What time does Tacos Ortiz open?

Tacos Ortiz opens at 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Tacos Ortiz close?

Tacos Ortiz closes at 12:00 AM (Next day) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Does Tacos Ortiz serve alcohol?

Yes, Tacos Ortiz serves alcohol.

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Yes, Tacos Ortiz has parking options.

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Taco Boom

4.5

(30 reviews)

2.6 mi

I'm a gremlin and ate all the food before taking a picture but what a pleasant surprise this…read morerestaurant was! My partner wanted a quick bite, suggested Taco Bell. About kicked her out of the car, so we decided on taco boom. The flavor was incredible! Service took a while but we just went next door to Heidi's (not on Yelp for some reason, so I will add photos from that! If you bring your receipt from taco boom over, you get a discount. Don't forget to do that!) so I assume they're somehow connected. Hard to tell. (Do not recommend the elote in a cup over there but the ice cream I'm still dreaming about! The dining area was outside but it was like a pleasant picnic. Wouldn't mind coming back and it's close to home. My partner went for the burrito Diablo and quit talking to me if that tells you anything. I got the taco chignon special and it was quite filling. Quick and easy stop in Chicago!

I've seen Taco boom a few times as I drive by and decided to give them a try. The parking is…read morelimited but was told I can park next door. Menu is posted outside and I went with the al pastor tacos. After you order, you need to go around the other side to pickup. There is no indoor seating and only outside. The taco's are small but the flavor is rich and seasoned. I have to try the other items in the near future. Location closes late till 9pm.

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Elote in a cup from next door; we added it to our burrito

Churros tapatíos

5.0

(1 review)

1.5 mi

Los churros están muy ricos, te los hacen al instante y son los únicos que he visto que saben…read moreiguales a los de Guadalajara. El servicio es muy bueno, atienden siempre muy amables. Sin duda me convertí en clienta frecuente

From the owner: Churros gordo rellenos de cajeta estilo Guadalajara de México hasta su paladar los únicos en…read moreChicago desde 2021

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La Mixteca Poblana

First of all, you can smell the meat being cooked before you even enter the restaurant. When you…read moreget inside it's wide open and clean. I ordered 2 Al Pastor (seasoned pork), 1 Chicken and 1 grilled steak taco. I also got rice and beans on the side. The tacos were f*cking delicious. The pork was my favorite. The rice was as warm as I would've like it but I just popped it in the microwave. All in a it was another great experience with La Mixteca.

In addition to my regular tacos, i also decided to get some of the candy. The young lady didn't…read morehave names for the various sweets but she told me what was in them. I got one of each. One was similar to a coconut donut hole and the others were variations made with goat milk. One was like a caramel, another like a nut chew and the other was like a cookie/caramel hybrid with an almond in it. They were pretty good. My favorite was the cookie caramel hybrid. It had a great texture and wasn't too chewy/sticky. They're worth trying.

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Tacos y taquizas el tío rafa

4.0

(4 reviews)

3.7 mi

Didn't realize it was a food truck. It is awesome!! Great food, good prices! Great job Rafa!!…read moreSabroso!! I had the torta de cecina! The salsa is delicious!!

I read the reviews while looking for lunch near my new job and I'm so upset I didn't do more…read moreresearch. The meat was poorly seasoned or not seasoned at all. I couldn't tell due to it being overcooked, almost burnt. Presentation was decent, but it was not a good taco experience at all. Barely any cilantro or sour cream, honestly I wouldn't returned. Service was decent as well. I loved that they had a hand washing station outside of the truck.

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Antique Taco

All you kale lovers - come to Antique. I love the kale salad with spicy peanuts smothered with…read morepomegranate seeds. Hands down the best garlic shrimp taco with kale. They are a bit on price but for the taste and value of food. I buy it. The service here is superb. My order was taking a bit longer than expected and they came out to inform me that it will take another 3 minutes. I was able to grab a nice fruit drink and wait for my order. Street parking is metered and some spots free. Carry-out containers are bio degradable - planet friendly

Wasn't planning on drinking and went on a whim on a Friday afternoon after work when driving home…read more I got two margaritas one classic, one watermelon. Both were good but I liked the watermelon better because it's made with mezcal. Was the Friday of the first cubs-Sox cross town but wasn't too busy until before I left. For food I got two crunchy beef tacos (I could eat like five), one crispy fish (same I could eat five)and the crab and shrimp flautas (very crispy almost Asian flavor to the filling). I like everything I ordered, it's definitely different than your typical Mexican restaurant but all very good and fresh. This place is decent nice, glad I finally gave it a try. They've got indoor and outdoor seating, parking lot isn't very big.

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Inside Antique Taco 1000 W 35th St, Chicago, IL Tacos Burritos Quesadilla Salads Beers Drinks Margaritas .Fast & Nice.Patios .Cool!

BIG & little's Restaurant

2.8

(85 reviews)

2.7 mi

For breakfast options before 7am there is the Bacon, egg and cheese biscuit with a bottle of water…read moreis $21 (incl taxes) here in the morning. The tots are $5.49 extra so I skipped those :-) but overall tasty! They have forks and knives by the register as this could get a little messy :-) The Hubbard Inn by gate B9 has something similar but on a bagel I believe for $16.96.

Basic street tacos. You get a nice size portion of meat, but very overpriced even for airport…read moreprices. 2 small tacos for $15.

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Samurai breakfast taco

Kasama

Pulled up to Kasama just around 8:30 AM on a Thursday and were the second party in line, but just a…read morefew minutes later, the line ended up stretching pretty far down the block for those who like to plan ahead. Seating is pretty limited, but it looked like most folks were picking up pastries to go, but either way you order at the front one party at a time. Truffle Croissant (5/5): A must get, super intense black truffle against a perfectly flaky and chewy buttery croissant. The large bits of pearl sugar add pops of sweetness that I loved. Mango Tart (4.75/5): Mango really shines through with melt in your mouth texture and fruity sweetness. Coconut pasty cream adds almost a nutty flavor and luscious mouthfeel to contrast against the lightly crunchy cookie crust. Prosciutto Croissant (4.5/5): Pastry again impeccable with sharp saltiness from the prosciutto and cheese. Still absolutely delicious, but hard to recommend with how good the other items were. Longanisa Breakfast Sandwich (5/5): Another life changing bite. Hash brown add on is unbelievably crunchy against the egg bite that is pillowy soft and fluffy roll. Longanisa is salty and sweet, just the best way to start your morning. Lumpia (3.75/5): Comes out piping hot and the meat still stays juicy and bouncy. Good, not crazy. Filipino Breakfast with Longanisa and Tocino (4/5): Garlic rice is fluffy, but heavy on the garlic exactly like I love it. Sunny side up eggs were perfectly cooked and the two meats were actually the weakest components, a bit chewier than expected. Chicken Adobo (4.25/5): Chicken has almost a nice char on the outside and doused in a tangy sauce with crispy garlic bits. Tender and juicy, personally preferred this over the longanisa and tocino. Sweet Corn Hojicha (2/5): Only real whiff that we tried. While you could really taste the corn, unfortunately ended up being wayyyy too sweet and I couldn't have more than a sip or two.

I waited about 45 minutes to try the breakfast sandwich here. A word of warning: the line gets very…read morelong, and there is no shade or fans outside, so come prepared for the elements. (Also, keep in mind that mornings are walk-in only, you can't order the breakfast sandwich online like you can with the pastries, and reservations are strictly for their dinner service.) Stepping inside is a welcome relief from the sun. The interior is modern and light-filled, featuring a gorgeous pastry display at the central ordering counter. The space is tight, loud, and bustling. Which makes sense given the sheer volume of people they serve, so you'll have to try and snag one of the few seats along the edges. Once we finally ordered, the service was incredibly fast. The sandwich came out in less than 5 minutes! It was definitely a good, tasty sandwich, but I wouldn't say it was amazing. Ultimately, while I enjoyed the food and the beautiful space inside, I probably wouldn't wait 45 minutes in the blazing sun to get it again.

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Breakfast sandwich: soufflé egg, longanisa, cheese, hash brown

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Breakfast Sandwich: longanisa, egg, and cheese | $12

Sweet Bean

stopped in for a quick caffeine boost on the way to the Field Museum. it was an adorable shop, the…read morelighting wasn't too bright or too dim, the decor was well thought out and tasteful, and I enjoyed looking through their pastry options! the barista (I wish I could remember their name!) was friendly and knowledgeable and made the best oat milk cortado I've ever had. I'll definitely be returning next time I'm in Chicago and look forward to trying their pastries!!

A Taiwanese bakery. How could a place that loves Michael Jackson be bad?…read more Salted Egg Yolk Bolo Bun流心菠蘿麵包: Calling it "流心"(runny) isn't quite accurate; it's a bolo bun菠蘿包 (pineapple -shape bun) with a salted egg yolk filling, but it had an authentic, old-fashioned flavor that made me feel like back to childhood. The crust was thin and crispy, with a large air cavity, making it very soft and fluffy. The salted egg yolk has just the right balance of sweetness and saltiness, and wasn't too cloying. Garlic Cheese Brioche Bun蒜香奶酪麵包: Perhaps its more Taiwanese name is "八蒜包" (Eight Garlic Bun). Its appearance and taste were very similar to those I've had at Taiwanese bakeries in mainland China. The cheese and garlic flavors were very strong, but the bread itself was slightly coarse. Hojicha Latte: The whole milk was very milky, but the hojicha flavor felt a little weak. However, it's already great to find a tea latte that's not very sweet.

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Inside of Scallion & Ham Bun 蔥花火腿麵包 ($3.95) - very strong scallion flavor. Bread is soft, moist, and pretty oily.

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Inside of Lychee Cranberry Scone 荔枝蔓越莓司康 ($5.75) - not the best, is dry and powdery. Definitely not worth the price.

Hero Coffee and Bagel Bar

I'm from Los Angeles, and I have to say this place was such a sweet surprise. Everyone was…read moreincredibly welcoming and made me feel right at home, which always stands out when you're visiting a new city. The outside is super cute too it actually caught my eye when I first found them on Yelp, and it's just as charming in person. I tried the Teddy Graham latte on the barista's recommendation, and I'm so glad I did. It had great flavor without being overly sweet, and I got it with whole milk which made it perfectly smooth and comforting. If you're in downtown Chicago, I'd definitely recommend checking out this spot. It's a cozy little gem with great vibes and even better drinks.

Clearly a popular spot, run like a well oiled machine. The space is tiny so they only allowed four…read morepeople in a time and then you wait outside in the alley for your order. The bagel was good, I had a hippie sandwich and my boyfriend got a bacon egg and cheese which he said was good too.

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