Folks, prepare yourselves for the best dang birria you've ever had! However, note that it comes with 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! read more

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Ordered for my family today. I spent $80 and no salsa in sight. Why wouldn't they put salsa in the bag? 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!!! read more

The birria torta was SO good, especially with the consume. It's pretty heavy and can be split between two people. We also got the birria mac n cheese, which was in collaboration with Luella's Southern Kitchen. It was yummy, but a bit overwhelming with the cheese. The bread crumbs on top gave it some texture/crunch which was nice. I got a strawberry horchata to drink - it was okay, but I didn't taste any horchata, so would opt for a regular horchata. Food was overall a great experience - highly recommend. The staff were kind and accommodating. But I docked a star only because there was uncertainty about the birria mac n cheese collab, even after asking two employees. There was also a minor tech issue where the payment screen froze. But overall staff were very warm! read more

Tacotlan - Birria torta + Birria mac n cheese - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food here is amazing. Some of the best Mexican food I have had in Chicago. Great serving sizes too. We had the seasonal torta that was shaped like a gingerbread man. 10/10 presentation and it tasted delicious. A little pricey but worth it. The quessabarria tacos are also delicious. Carne asada fries were some of the best I had ever had. The fries were crispy and the cheese and guacamole were plentiful. Service was also great. Our food took a bit of time to come out but they were very busy with diners and to go orders. Our server was very nice, checked on us frequently and came right away when we were done eating. Even offered to bag our food for us. The restaurant is very cute with some nice paintings and art. It is pretty small though so not a lot of tables, free chips and salsa were a plus. I'd suggest takeout for any groups bigger than 4. read more

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Stopped in before a comedy show because our friend wanted the gingerbread torta. It was so cute we felt obligated to get it! The bread was beautiful but overall it definitely did not have a lot of meat on it to be $25. We waited an hour for to go, but it was a pretty busy night. We got the birria tacos as well which had yummy crispy tortillas but the flavors of the meat weren't like the birria we had the weekend before. The consommé made up for it. I would try it again when we weren't in a hurry, but not sure I would buy the $25 sandwich again. The cucumber chia seed drink was so refreshing! Our friends got the marzipan horchata and it was THICC. Very sweet. read more

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Service was so homely and inviting . Ambiance was decent it had a certain atmosphere to it. The food was as good as people say though I'd love to try more of the menu. read more

Tacotlan - Birria Grilled Cheese- Includes a 12oz consomm - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered for pickup and they were ready on time. Super friendly people. The burrito is greasier than I'm used to. The ramen was interesting. I think I'm just not used to that kind of flavor, but it was still very good. The way they package everything is so thoughtful. read more

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We decided to go try out Tacotlán after seeing it all over TikTok! The inside is busy, but we were sat immediately. They have an extensive birria menu that I think is the main reason for all of the hype! The birria ramen was huge! The food came out piping hot and was delicious. I had the build your own burrito with Al pastor and added avocado. The food tasted authentic and had loads of flavor. They also have tons of agua fresca flavors! I had the tamarindo. Overall the service was friendly and speedy! It was a rainy day, but the patio outside looked cute. read more

Tacotlan - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Filling birria full meal! We got a hot chocolate horchata, birria ramen with quesobirria, & birria torta! The server was attentive & patient with how busy it was around dinner time. It's a sit yourself shop so you are at will of the people in there. Luckily we found a spot & were able to eat the meal within an hour time frame. I loved the plate designs & the food was presented beautifully. It was very filling & flavorful. There was some cheese pulls too! The birria ramen broth was thicker than the consome. Both soups good but made the ramen very heavy. read more

Tacotlan - Tortas & Birria Ramen Combo- Includes One Quesabirria - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Ordered some food for delivery and was pleasantly surprised! The food was made quickly and was well-packaged. I loved that it's a birria-heavy menu. I ordered the birria grilled cheese and was not disappointed. Tons of meat!! Though I wish there was a bit more cheese. My partner got tacos and they were pretty tasty, though nothing spectacular. Am definitely interested to try some more of their menu items! read more

Tacotlan - Birria Grilled Cheese - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yessss!! Okay Chicago!! I'm here for this! The flavors were BUSSSIN BUSSIN!! Everything fresh! I had the carne asada fries, which was enough for 3 people! Perfectly cooked steak! read more

Tacotlan - 1 Single Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came across Tacotlon on DoorDash and wanted to try a new taco spot. When you can't decide but definitely want birria the sampler is a great option! I was only able to eat 2 tacos (chicken and steak) and very full. The consume tastes better when you add the salsa and stir really well, dip, and enjoy! I will definitely order from here again! read more

Tacotlan - Lemonade - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We ordered takeout from Tacotlan and it was pretty good. I heard it was a bit better before, nevertheless, I enjoyed my meal. I ordered the birria taco special and my friend ordered a few tacos. The birria taco deal was around $17 for 3 tacos and a small side of rice and beans. I would say this is on the pricier side for tacos outside of downtown. I felt like the rice and beans were pretty bland, so I recommend skipping those. Pick up was very easy and the staff inside was kind. The restaurant itself seems pretty small, but there appears to be a few tables for dine in. Pretty good and I would probably eat it again. read more

Tacotlan - Birria Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had an absolute terrible experience with this restaurant. I looked up their location on Google Maps and it brought me to Maybee the old location ‍ then I proceed to call the business and ask where they're at. They then tell me that Google maps is incorrect and they are at this location. We drive all the way to their location for the customer service to be absolutely terrible messy restaurant everywhere you looked, the food was not living up to the hype. I physically ate at this location and I will never ever be back. read more

Great local restaurant! I've always heard good things so I decided to come with some friends. Space is very lively and the staff are super friendly. We came on a sunday in the early afternoon, the wait was about 20ish minutes for a group of 3, so not bad. I got the chilaquiles, and they were delicious. Nice and crispy, lots of flavor. I hope to come back again and try the birria! read more

Tacotlan - torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here twice because of the ratings and it's family owned and they're known for their birria tacos. During The first visit, we gave the birria beef tacos a try and those were excellent. I enjoyed the consomme which comes in a tall Styrofoam cup. FYI, Their Mexican style cooking is from the region Northwest of Mexico City. We also enjoyed the steak burritos, carne asada tacos and lengua (beef tongue tacos), which were so very, very soft. It's street parking and byob and expect a lot of local amigas y amigos. Great service from the daughters who are very much hands on in running the business. read more

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We went on Tuesday, October 21st around 4pm. Food was fresh, hot and delicious! Service was friendly, prompt and efficient Ambiance feels authentic and inviting I'm glad we went. read more

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Okay, let me start by saying that as far as the location goes, it reminds me of a neighborhood hole-in-the-wall type place. There weren't too many tables, the floor was damaged and the overall appearance was a bit dingy. The service was nice and friendly. The food was good. I was expecting "great", based upon all the other reviews here on Yelp. It was decent. The birria tacos satisfied my hunger but not my cravings. I also felt that it's a bit overpriced. read more

Tacotlan - 3 birria tacos for $19.94. I feel like there should be more to go with this besides the consommé. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got the 3 quesabirria tacos with consumme and it was amazing! I've been wanting to try for a long time, I ended up ordering on Ubereats. They had a happy hour for 25% off which was great as well (2-5pm) read more

Tacotlan - Order of 3 Birria Tacos and Consomme - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We dined in and it was quite busy, a little tiny but cute, it was about a 20 min wait for the food to come out, we were given chips and salsa while we waited, salsa was delicious. These Birria tacos are really good & have a perfect crunchy outside, consume added more flavor to the taco itself. I also really enjoyed the rice, the beans were mid. We also ordered a 32oz Horchata, had the perfect amount of sweetness! Also added a side of guacamole for the tacos, really yummy addition. read more

Tacotlan - Guacamole with Chips Horchata 32 Oz 3 Quesabirrias y Consomme dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Let me start by saying I definitely have to come back! When I first walked in it smelled divine! I knew I was in for a treat. This is a small colorful authentic Mexican spot. We waited about 20 mins for a table and have to wait outside due to the space. Of course we ordered birria tacos because that's what we thought they were known for. These were actually pretty tasty! I really enjoyed the fact the birria tacos came with different meat options. I got two shrimp and one beef. However, I later found out they were known for their ramen birria! I MUST go back for this and maybe a drink too. The service was great. The waiter was very attentive and had a great energy/spirit about him. read more

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I found myself driving back because my daughter saw the restaurant on tiktok and wanted a hello kitty drink/cup. I will say I was not disappointed this time. You can tell the salsa was freshly made and the guacamole was delicious. I had the grilled cheese birria with consume and a chile relleno taco. Neither missed the mark on flavor. I really didn't need the tortilla with the chile relleno. The agua de frescas were all refreshing. My daughter and her friend enjoyed their enchiladas. My friend ordered shrimp,steak, and chicken tacos and she devoured them. The owner ended up coming out and having a chat with us. He was really friendly. I highly recommend their steak. read more

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I didn't try the food because I was HOT and not hungry but I'm going to give it a try soon. Service was fast Ambiance calm and chilled The drink was like $26 Was it good?nope I have to tried better drinks for more affordable price. I think it was just the cup that made it fancy. read more

Tacotlan - Drink - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here while craving some tacos and also wanted to try the birria ramen we have seen before. The place was really busy, so I would get here early if you didn't want to wait too long. Birria Ramen 3 out of 5 Birria Tacos 5 out of 5 First, I'll say that the flavors are great with the downside , and it is very overwhelming as well. The sodium in this food is off the charts compared to anything I've had before. I would highly recommend trying this, but I don't order as much as I did. Even for two people, I would recommend only ordering the ramen or the tacos, not both. With that said, do give this place a try as the birria consume and flavors do go well together. The ramen, however, I feel, is over-hyped. The ramen is from a cup/not made in-house as I kind of hoped it would be. It is just tapatio hot sauce flavored ramen with some of the birria consume. read more

Tacotlan - Birria Ramen - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Taste of Chicago super sample short review: I am grading on what I had, the sample provided...and what the vendor thought would be the catch/draw for their restaurant. This was easily the best food I had at the taste of Chicago. They could've had 200 vendors, and I still think Tacotlan would reign supreme. The birria taco that I had was sinful...just an oral experience. The flavors melted together like the cheese in the taco. The crispy finish of the outside press, the juicy shredded chicken, the fresh onions collapsing out of the sides and top. Damn that was good! read more

Tacotlan - Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This was my first time at Tacolan, and they attended to us right away. It was such a fun surprise -- it felt like seeing a celebrity when we spotted Miss Jessica! She was really nice and welcoming. Our server was incredibly kind and really knew his stuff. The food was absolutely delicious -- everything we ordered was spot on. And the gingerbread-shaped torta? Adorable and yummy! Definitely a great experience. I'll be back! read more

Tacotlan - Ginger bread shape torta - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I had this restaurant on my list to try. The food was pretty good. I had one chicken, steak, shrimp. 3 quesabirrias, topped with onion and cilantro and double rice with a side of consomme. I also had the Pepino with Limon Agua Fresca for drink. I wouldn't come back here cause I don't live in this area. I like the flavor of the taco places in my area better. But overall, the food was good. read more

The hype is real.. I wasn't a big fan of birria tacos. I saw a review and put it on my list. I've been a few times and it never disappoints. It even reheats well. The option of meats and option to get a taste of each meat is a win too. read more

My family and I visited Tacotlan, a cozy Mexican eatery, and we decided to try the Birria Tacos with Consomé. I also ordered a strawberry horchata, which had a slightly thick texture but was still tasty. The tacos were a bit greasy but packed with flavor, and the consomé was a nice touch. The restaurant itself is small but comfy, with a warm, toasty atmosphere. We arrived around 2 pm on Sunday and had to wait about 20 minutes for a table, but wasn't too bad considering all the tables were taken. We left feeling full and satisfied. The only downside was that it felt a bit pricey, so I'm not sure how often I'd return, but it's definitely worth a visit for a tasty meal. read more

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Found on accident. Glad I did find it bc it's going to be my go to spot while in Chicago. Food and prices were acceptable and on point. Definitely recommend if you don't feel like cooking read more

Tacotlan - I almost walked by it. Can't miss it now. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Stopped in for a early dinner around 5pm if I remember correctly everyone else was take away so we had the dining area to ourselves We both got Birria tacos and consumme These taco's were stuffed full of delicious meat and cheese we both left full We will be back service was great also read more

Tacotlan - Birria - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Definitely the best quesabirria tacos we've had in Chicago! Come with an empty stomach cuz you'll end up soooo full! Going back to try the birria ramen one day read more

Man, I was introduced to this restaurant at the "Taste of Chicago" -2023- The restaurant is very popular especially on the weekends. The service & selection is really good. They have Quesabirria Sampler with consommé(The dipping sauce) Birria Fries, Chorizo taco's, Al pastor, chicken, Chinese noodles w the dipping sauce and meat (Must try), burritos, tortas etc. All tacos come with onion and cilantro Extra toppings are $0.50 each: Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Sour Cream, Beans Make it a Dinner and add rice and beans for $3. Plus they have drinks to satisfy horchata coke & Mexican coke, Jarrito etc. Lastly they have an outdoor area that's pretty nice too. Do yourself a huge favor and check them out. You definitely can't go wrong with anything. read more

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Order carne asada quesabirria for dinner and it did not disappoint. Full of meat and cheese and washed it down with a horchata. Can't wait to try other items! read more

Tacotlan - Carne asada 3 quesabirria dinner and consomme. Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We saw this restaurant on Keith Lee's page and just had to check it out! We ordered the birria fries and birria tacos and both were so delicious. The waitress was extremely friendly and very helpful with answering our questions. The restaurant makes you feel like you're in Mexico with the bright colored decorations and I absolutely love it! read more

Tacotlan - Order of 3 Birria Tacos and Consomme - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

While I do love the food, it would be wrong of me to not mention that I give the food a 5/5 and service a 2/5. The quesabirria and consome is phenomenal. However, when you first walk in, it's a bit chaotic since there's no place to actually wait to be seated (hard to wait inside if you uber and can't wait in your car). I understand that there's not much that can be done since space is limited. However, I would say training and being receptive to feedback can help a lot. Ive had instances where the aguas frescas taste too bitter or something is wrong with them and I haven't been allowed to switch them out. There are also instances of mix ups with our bill. With food there already being so pricey I would want to feel a greater emphasis on customer service. Overall, I do not get that vibe as I understand they are slammed and overwhelmed. That is management's job to navigate that part of the business though. Would only recommend for pickup! read more

I have been following this restaurant on Facebook for a while and finally it was my time to go Julio is an excellent server. I've been in the industry for 21 years. He is friendly. He is attentive, and he made sure that we understood everything on the menu and the choices that we had , make sure you ask for him if you go The food was fantastic. it was fresh and hot and the portions were so big we all had take home I had the Quesabirrias, my daughter had a ramen w Quesabirrias,my other daughter had a berria burrito and my husband had steak fajitas, the steak was sooooo tender like butter & my choice for next time You can ask for extra crispy on the Quesabirrias which I prefer every dish was fresh hot , big and delicious. Don't miss out fun atmosphere and music. Excellent service and fantastic food Make sure you sit in the back yard Lots of colorful charm read more

Tacotlan - Bright fun patio w music - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My son's birthday party was a hit thanks to Tacotlan. Everyone devoured the food... couldn't even snap a pic before people tore into it. The food is always delicious and dependable! We've dined in and taken carry out orders before, but this was my first experience with catering. Jessica helped me find the right amount of food for my 20-22 guests. For this party, I went with a tray of quesabirrias (beef) and the new chicken version, steak taco tray (which came with lots of corn tortillas and a tray of onions and cilantro), rice, beans, guacamole (to die for) and chips. The order included plenty of consommé and salsa, too. Tacotlan provided plates, forks, plastic utensils for serving, which made everything so easy! I'll definitely order catering again for my future parties. read more

Tacotlan - Catering included rice, beans, Quesabirria tray, Consomme, Salsas, corn tortillas, steak taco tray... - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Delicious. Simply put. It is a tad pricey but you get what you paid for. 3 doesn't feel like enough, you're just gonna keep wanting more! I almost did order more. This place is consistently across Instagram and for good reason. The service was fast, beautiful decor and staff. read more

Came here because of tiktok but unfortunately we weren't able to get the full experience as they were out of the slushies (that my friend realllyyyyy wanted). That was okay on my end cause I came for the birria.. which was good! I would say that I've had better though, but I enjoyed it. Their jamaica/strawberry Agua Fresca was delicious. It's BYOB (no fee which I highly appreciate)! We actually sat inside and outside. Moved inside cause outside had too many insects bothering us. Still had a bit of a nat problem inside though. I can't say I'd come again (because it's not close to me) but I will definitely say give it a try! My friend pointed out that the restaurant is actually connected to a house which means I supported a growing local and Im always cool with that! I also heard it started just carry out/delivery so big ups to them adding dine in. I'm excited to see how they take off. read more

Tacotlan - Quesabirria Sampler - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois