Came here last Friday with the Tinder Date. We didn't Rollerblade (which is BACK), but this was a huge missed opportunity, as I could have sat in the outdoor section and kept them on. Not that keeping them on inside would have been out of the question, but some restaurants are still old fashioned and intolerant of Green Transportation. In any case, we had our pick of tables, and chose a prime spot outdoors, as I was dressed perfectly for the outside weather. We asked for a full pitcher of one of the cocktails and our waiter immediately questioned the wisdom. My Tinder Date, lacking conviction, was talked down into ordering a half-pitcher. 25 minutes later, we ordered a second half-pitcher. I ordered an assortment of tacos while another couple was seated near us. I believe it was their first date, as it did not appear as though he had sealed the deal yet. I very politely and tactfully commented on their interaction to my Tinder Date via text: it would have been quite rude to do it verbally, in the unlikelihood that my read on the situation was off-base. The tacos came out quickly, which was extremely appreciated. They are served family style, so they brought out a plate filled with two of all the tacos I had ordered: the Tinder Date had copied my order, surprise surprise. All of the tacos I ordered were quite good and compared favorably to other taco places in River North, and also Mexico. Chicago is the taco capital of the world, if you weren't aware. read more

Got the Family Taco Kit tonight to feed my family of 4 (2 kids 13/16). Great stuff. Perfect for a family meal at home. The food was packaged up nice. Plenty of food for everyone to make their own tacos with the toppings they like. read more

This used to be my go-to spot for a quick lunch. Then I ordered a side of rice and beans for $3 and got a minuscule portion. It used to be much larger for the same price! I wouldn't have gotten it if I knew I was going to be getting two spoonfuls. This is highway robbery read more

Tallboy Taco - TINY portion of rice and beans. Used be a lot larger but changed with no warning - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came in for a fun Taco Crawl day and felt that because I was part of the Crawl we were treated differently. All the tables became reserved even with no line. We ordered "free refills" chips and tacos and when we finished the waiter didn't bother asking if we wanted anymore. The service was pretty bad with rude unhappy server. I had 2-3 people "taking care of our table" I didn't know who exactly was our server until they brought the check. Why be part of a cool Taco Crawl and be rude?!?! read more

Tallboy Taco - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I came here for lunch today with a co-worker. We each had 2 tacos, a soft drink, and shared an order of guacamole + chips. Total was about $30 pre-gratuity. The guacamole was pretty solid, but not full of any super unique flavors (which is totally fine). The chips are house made I'm pretty sure as they're crispy, thick, and perfectly salty. Our tacos came out quickly and I'm so glad I asked the cashiers for a recommendation! I knew I wanted to try the Al Pastor (always) and went with their suggestion to try the veggie (which should be renamed "fried avocado"). It was really tasty! Service for refills was slow (I had to go up to the bar and ask for one), but we were there at lunch when they may not have had many servers on duty. The atmosphere is cool and the outdoor seating area was full. Great, fun place that I'll definitely return to soon with friends. read more

This establishment is in River North and I understand rent is extremely high. But to charge $4.50/ taco and the portion being that small..I go out and usually take half of my meal home. Here, I probably needed to eat 10 tacos to feel mildly full. Food came out Luke warm. So it was sitting there or most of it is pre-cooked and heated up for service, which isn't a new concept but this is tacos...cook it to order.. Was seated by the host and almost 10 minutes passed by before the waiter came by. First thing he said was "sorry I was talking to someone." So he saw us but decided to continue with his conversation. If he had at least dropped off a menu that would have been hospitable. He also never came back after the food came out until I asked for the check. This was at 9pm, past the dinner rush and empty. Got the half margarita for $34. Too much ice, tasted watered down. Couldn't really taste the tequila. Hard pass. There are tons of taco places in the city. Hole in the wall mom and pop shops are so much better. If you looking for a sit down taco place with good drinks, try Big Star Tacos in Wrigleyville or Wicker Park. read more

In all fairness, I am not a native and Tallboy was ordered for a lunch and learn that I was delivering. I was told that it was going to be good and that my group of attendees were some pretty discerning folks. Well, after my presentation I was able to eat...wow. That is all I have to say. I had 2 tacos (1 fish and 1 steak) and they were amazing. The chips were very fresh, the guac was definitely made same day. For dessert, I have a churro, which was probably the most fresh churro that I have ever had, it was amazing. This is somewhere you need to check out if you want quicker, fresh and healthy Mexican! You can't go wrong! read more

The tacos were solid, but the presentation was a bit confusing. My group had 2 of our tacos missing and we received a carnitas taco instead of a steak taco in the original order. We also had all of our tacos served together, which is normally fine; however, I can't eat pork and my tacos were touching tacos that contained pork. Easy fix for next time, but it was a hassle this time. Friendly service, but confusing presentation. Overall, decent tacos and decent service. read more

Food was ok, service left a lot to be desired. Came here on a Friday night for a triple date and waited about 20 minutes for a table. There isn't a ton of seating so there were other groups waiting for a table for a while after us. We were seated at a table right next to the live DJ, which was a little odd considering we went at around 7:30 and it was just very loud next to us and then he stopped playing an hour later. Highlights: The corn fundido and chips and salsa. The corn fundido was like a play on elote with cheese and it was great if you could get it on the chips. The chips were nice, salty, and hot, though there were a lot that were broken into pieces that were too small for dipping. The Pancho Villa Steak Carne Asada had a good helping of corn and guac on top of the steak and although the tortilla was a little tough, it was still tasty. Downside: The service. We could never find our waitress throughout the night and we gave up on putting in more drink or food orders for that reason. We had a group of 6 of us and we each ordered 2-3 tacos but they put them all on one plate, which would be fine if they had explained what any of the tacos were. We ended up just guessing, which was fine since none of us had dietary restrictions but it would have been nice if we had gotten a rundown. The person who delivered our tacos also didn't know which was which so that wasn't particularly helpful. Overall, definitely a place I'd come back more for the bar and drinks than the food. Not much variety so expect to only get chips and a dip of some kind and some small tacos. read more

Came here on Tuesday (no taco Tuesday, womp) but still good!! It was located next to (inside?) Nacional 27 so it was a little difficult to figure out how to get inside. I got the beer-battered fish taco, cowboy 12hr brisket taco and the carne asada tacos. Tacos were good, a little pricier than I would hope for little tacos but I would be back for them! They also had a salsa bar so you could customize your taco to your preference... I dig it. Service was awesome, and they told us about events and salsa nights! So I'll definitely be back! read more

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Decent tacos, bigger than the usual hipster sized ones you get at places like taco joint. I actually didn't have one, I had the spinach salad with avocado and walnuts. I got plenty of salad, not much dressing, but I was good with that. Also had the corn chowder. The taste was fine, amount was fine, but it could have been warmer. The service was good, I like the fact that bring out theas son add its ready, and not wait for the entire table is ready to bring all the food at once. I enjoyed my lunch and will try it again. read more

Tallboy Taco - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Extremely tasty tacos! I had the battered avocado tacos and they were finger licking good! The setup of the bar/restaurant is really nice and I love the decorations (like the floating in air bicycles and storing on wall). The server we had was this amazing half Mexican half Ecuadorian girl that took extremely good care of us! We sent her back and forth a few times to check on ingredients and never once was she annoyed. Take advantage of their 2 taco + 1 beer $10 special! ;) read more

The service is pretty good but wasn't the biggest fan of how the manager handled my concern and recommendation. I told her the website information about the Happy Hour drinks is misleading if you go to the drink section. I understand she has limited control of what's advertised online but she was a bit dismissive and defensive the entire time. The food and drink specials were definitely not worth this experience. I'll stick to establishments that have managers who care about the customer experience ‍ read more

Looks better than it is. The crispy fish tacos came out cold which killed the flavor and resulted in a breading overload. The pork Al pastor tacos tasted great but were greasy and they were tiny. The cob salad has shredded American cheese mixed in which tasted very odd. read more

(Ordered via UberEATS) I was already hyped, but Tallboy Taco totally exceeded expectations! Ordered Beer Queso, Guac, Grilled Salmon dinner plate, Cowboy Taco, Pancho Villa, and El Pastor tacos on flour tortillas.. It was all amazing! Only regret was not throwing in a couple churros for dessert.. Sorry for the lack of photos, but it went fast... *I grew up on AZ and know a good taco, not everywhere in Chicago does it right, and you CAN totally make a bad taco - although that wasn't the case here.. I just thought I should throw that in as a caveat.. read more

Great Tacos with tons of gluten-free options! Especially the crispy shrimp taco! And the Birria taco just melts in your mouth! Definitely recommend! read more

A pleasant addition of killer taco joints in the area! The Salsa heaven oh I mean bar was great addition, tons of different salsas to choose from ranging in heat. The borracho, Arbol and habenero were all great! The guac was just standard but done well. Good texture with still chucks of avocado. The tacos I tried were all tasty. The brisket was my #1, asada was great flavor but I felt the corn salsa took away flavor from the steak and the pastor was decent but waaaaaaay too greasy as oil constantly dropped until it formed a pool of oil on my plate. For dessert I could never turn down a churro and I was glad I didn't. Soft pillow fried dough tossed in sugar was a great way to end off my meal. Staff was great, decor was fun and the good music gave it great character. read more

Underrated place for tacos and drink. It never seems to be particularly crowded which is nice because I've never had to wait. Fun atmosphere on the inside and even though they don't advertise it well they have a deal where you get 2 tacos + beer for $8. Ive tried most of the tacos and they're all tasty, it's a fun place for a quick and casual meal. read more

For takeaway I got the taco dinner plate - 3 veggie avocado tacos (no aioli) with beans and rice. The tacos were delicious! Loved them. The beans and rice were a solid side pairing. I also had the spicy guacamole and chips. The guac was classic and hit the spot. Definitely hope I have the opportunity to go to the restaurant and experience it there! read more

Sub par food, and even worse service by "management." Just moved to the area - 2 blocks away - and was super pumped to try this place. The outdoor seating was great, however... When checking out, I told what I thought was the manager that the tuna/watermelon ceviche was ONLY watermelon. She corrected me on the pronunciation of "ceviche" and informed me that tuna and watermelon look alike... Umm, OK, little Miss. Illinois. Thanks for correcting my Spanish, while 1st-grade-educating-me on color discrepancies of food. Saw the crappy ratings on Yelp before going here tonight, but gave it a shot anyway. Yelp - you were right. Skip this place and the attitude, you're better than that. read more

There's a reason this business gets such low ratings. I received a coupon in the mail and thought, why not give it a try. There are only a million Taco joints in River North, but I was hoping this would stand out. It stands out all right and not for any good reason. Let me list the ways: First, when I walked in around 2:15, it was pretty dead and I had no idea what to do. I was told by the bartender Carrie that I had to order with her and then take my seat. Second, being unfamiliar with the menu and searching for something different, I asked her about different options on the menu. You would've thought I had shit on my face from the repeated looks she gave me. Third, when I sat down, within 5 minutes, ALL of my food came at me at once. WTF?! I ordered soup and fish tacos and I knew one of them would be cold by the time I got to consume them and yes, after I wolfed down my fish tacos, my soup was cold. Andrea was the only thing pleasant about my experience. I will NOT come back, nor will I recommend this place. read more

Absolutely, positively no great whoop..! Food quality: Fair to average (2 steak tacos & 2 fish tacos) $4.25 per taco: Not worth it for two bites. This was at lunch, a take out order. The staff was polite but confused and harried. Try some place else. This is not worthy of your patronage or spending your money. read more

Food was great! But don't touch anything. Tables, counters never wiped down the hour I was there. it was busy, but not busy.

Tallboy Tacos are terrifically tasty (big fan of alliteration here)! I love taco spots where you can order individually/whatever quantity you like and you can do this here. Something I've never seen anywhere else in Chicago (yet) is a salsa bar, which is such a great addition. An order of chips and salsa ($3 unlimited) comes with one salsa and if you want to try others or mix up your own head to the salsa bar! I also tried the white sangria at happy hour and it was so refreshingly perfect on a hot summer day! read more

Located in the River North neighborhood, this Lettuce Entertain you restaurant never disappoints! We decided to come here for dinner to continue my mission to try as many tacos as possible in Chicago. I made a reservation on Open Table because finding a restaurant in the River North neighborhood on a Friday night can be difficult without having to wait for forever! We walked in and were seated right away. We were immediately greeted by our server who was very friendly! After looking at the menu for a few minutes we were all set to order. We started off the meal with the chips and salsa, because who can say no to salsa! They even have a salsa bar where you can go and choose other salsa's besides the ones that are served with the chips and salsa! For my entree I ordered the pork al pastor, spicy chicken, and the pancho villa steak carne asada tacos. They were all delicious and tasted so fresh, but my favorite was the pork al pastor! While we were eating the DJ was playing some awesome throw back jams! Can't wait to come back! read more

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The vibe is amazing brad the manager is great and the margs are unreal. Happy hour deals are bomb as well read more

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Really unimpressed with the food. Staff was very nice. Dining room is awkwardly shaped and the menu is so limited, that I would never return. Sorry. Not a good concept read more

I went in there today for the first time after reading all the great reviews. I was shocked, for what they charge for nachos hardly worth it. In fact they were the worst rendition of nachos I've ever had. I should've known better, always go to a Mexican restaurant for authentic food. I can't believe they call them nachos, repulsive. I shouldn't even give them one star. read more

I'm honestly surprised to see all the poor ratings here. I work in the neighborhood and this is a pretty regular spot for my co-workers and I. The service has been great and they don't keep you waiting around very long. As for food, I'd recommend sticking to tacos. I've tried a few other appetizers and they're OK, but nothing too special. If you do want something to share for the table, I recommend the Corn Fundido. It's a crowd pleaser. read more

The employees were really nice but the tacos came out pretty cold and bland. We ate them because we were starving only to both wake up early the next morning with food poisoning which has lasted all day. Unfortunately won't be returning. read more

I order through grub hub because the weather was to windy to get over to the actual location. The food was amazing I got the taco platter. The food was amazing but cold. Grub hub didn't deliver on time, 30 minutes late. I had to call them to get updates. I tracked the order so it wasn't the restaurant fault. Food was ready, just wished it was hot. Will go back read more

I recently visited Tallboy and was extremely impressed. I have also been to Big Star/Velvet/Antique/Taco Joint and I would consider myself seasoned in the Chi Taco-verse. I got the Pork, Shrimp and Brisket, all three were great but the he brisket really stood out. The meat was very flavorful and salsa was a great compliment. I enjoyed the pork and shrimp as well and thought the prices were very reasonable for the River North area. The staff was very friendly and I did not have to wait long during lunch hour. I would recommend Tallboy to friends and will definitely be coming back for that brisket taco :) read more

I really like tall boy and I think it was a truly great addition to Nacional 27 space. I have honestly not had a better fish taco anywhere. I love that the chips are fresh made and delicious and I could honestly drink the salsa, no joke just a great smokey flavor. The drinks are always nice and strong and really flavorful. Not sure where any of the negative comments are coming from, I haven't had a less than great experience here yet! read more

This was the best food i've ever eaten no joke. Like from the outside its nothing special but inside has the best earthy aesthetic and is so so cute. I got a salad and it was literally the best thing that's ever been in my mouth. I also tried the birria taco and oh my god it was also so good. I can't recommend this place enough read more

Such good food! I had the 3 Taco Combo (grilled shrimp tacos on flour tortillas) and all of the flavors came together so well, and stood out great individually. The chips had a great crunch to them and the guac tasted so fresh. I also had a side of the queso blanco and it was so rich and creamy. Would eat here again without hesitation! read more

I really like the cobb salad. It's big, filling and full of flavor. All the ingredients go really well together. The lettuce is crunchy and the chicken is spicy and juicy. I usually get it without the dressing because the salsa is plenty for me. My husband always gets the tacos. We've had almost all of them but our favorites are the brisket, shrimp and the spicy chicken. read more

Love the music, cool atmosphere. Had a carne asada burrito and it was pretty good! Our waiter was nice. It's my first time in Chicago and I really wanted to try out some Mexican food, I wasn't disappointed! read more

I enjoyed my experience here a little while back. It was nothing out of this world, but I enjoyed everything from the food to the ambiance. I went on a Monday with a gal pal, and we took advantage of their $6 margaritas on Mondays. We shared the chips and salsa, queso fundido, and mild guacamole. Everything was great! I filled up on apps so I only ended up getting one fish taco, but it was tasty! The outdoor patio option was also a nice summertime treat. read more

I have tried almost every taco on this menu and have loved each one. I like the ability to order a la carte. Fresh. Great flavor. Variety. It gets 4 stars, because I feel that they could be priced a little less... however considering the location it's average for a meal. Tallboy delivers which is fantastic and the delivery window is pretty accurate and items are packaged with care, which is nice! My favorite tacos are the Chicken Tinga and the Steak and Egg Taco. read more

Great fish tacos! Better than Mercadito counter... Also we really liked the brisket & steak tacos. They do the corn fundito and its absolutely delicious. Been here twice and am happy it's in the 'hood! Love nacional and tall boy taco too :) read more