The gentleman returned to enjoy the food and savor the traditional dishes from the state of Durango, Mexico. Visiting this place in Chicago was definitely the right decision. The gorditas, the tacos, and the fresh aguas were delicious. Without a doubt, I would come back to keep trying and enjoying more flavors from Durango. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was calm and authentically Mexican, with that unmistakable homemade taste. Our server, Paulina, provided outstanding attention. The jamaica water was spectacular, and I loved the carnitas taco and the chicharrón gordita in green salsa. read more

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I went during my lunch break. I ordered the Carne Asada quesadilla with everything on it and two tripe tacos. Everything was reasonably priced. You do get a decent amount of protein. The quesadilla is not as big as I expected it to be. It was a regular size of a small tortilla. The flavor of the quesadilla was so good. The green sauce was not spicy but it paired very well with the quesadilla. The tripe tacos were delicious. You can request for them to be crispy or regular. I did ask for onions and cilantro to be put onto my order. They did just that and it was not extra. I got two green sauces with my order. I will be going back. Everything was delicious. Perfectly cooked. I did order my food to go, but they did have a nice size restaurant where you can dine in. The service was proficient. The ambience is very modern. I do wish it looked a bit more traditional inside of there. They do have a wide variety of food and dessert. Desserts in there. I definitely will be back! read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Tripe taco - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

I stopped in for tacos and drinks with my brother one after afternoon. It wasn't crowded so we found a seat easily and ordered fairly quickly. The waitress came over to hand us menus and take our drink order. I had a paloma and my brother had a margarita. The drinks were decent. We also both ordered carne asada tacos which were okay. My bro liked them more than I did. The chips and salsa were average as well. The bill was about $40 tip included. I'd probably give Taqueria Durango another shot even though I wasn't blown away with the food. read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

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LOVE this place. Wife and I have been coming here for years and now we bring our children. Best guacamole. GREAT tamales! Staff is super friendly and food comes out fast. Enchilada dinner, taco dinner and burritos are our "go to" meals. Love this spot. 10/10 read more

Although the food is great, the service is a mess. Don't get me wrong, the people here are friendly, but we were left waiting for about 45 minutes just to find out that they ran out of the meat we ordered. They need to better organize themselves. read more

Food was fresh! I ordered a Taco Dinner for 14.99, 16.49 after tax, which was a little high. I wish they had a cheap lunch menu, but I will say my tacos were fresh and meat was seasoned! read more

I'm going to add the newest menu on here. These are the updated prices until further notice as of February 2026! Menudo, tamales, pozole, and carnitas are WEEKEND (SAT & SUN) items only but you can ask the cashiers if there is any left over from the weekends. Yes, they also do CATERING but you need to ask for the prices of half or full trays. We're open from 8am-10pm on WEEKENDS and 10am-10pm. read more

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The food was delicious I had the best soup ever with pork and homeny my daughter had a torta my grandson and his wife had tacos I also had a margarita everyone was very happy and the best service ever I would give 5 stars read more

The restaurant was disorganized and completely chaotic. Orders were taken and lost. Attempts were made, after non-delivery of the ordered meal to charge for food not received, despite waiting for over an hour and a half, while other tables emptied, refilled and emptied again. Water wasn't brought until customers went and requested it at the bar. Checks weren't delivered, and staff took at least 5 minutes to sort out the bills. The food is good, but I will likely not return read more

I really enjoy the chilaquiles here with eggs over medium. This dish is delicious. The green salsa is amazing and they make the best eggs just right. I also like unit their Barbacoa tacos, which I believe are only offered on Sundays. They sell out pretty early so you have to get them asap on Sundays. Sometimes the cashiers are nice and sometimes they aren't so nice. That's my only qualm with this place. Otherwise, very good and fast. read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

While visiting my Grandparents' old house in Blue Island, a 20-year local there told us to try this Taqueria, calling it "the 3rd best one in all of Chicago" (after ones on something like 47th and 18th Streets, in the city). We must agree! What a STELLAR surprise find. We really live sopes, which are hard to find (in SoCal), and these were the BEST we've ever had. Fast service. Plus we got tacos to go for my MIL, and all if the food together for the 3 of our lunches was under $20! WHAT?! WOW!! This was the best surprise of that trip. We'll be back!!! read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - I forgot to take a pic of the stellar sopes & tacos - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Here is the best Mexican place in Blue Island. It can seem a lot of these kind of places are ramshackle, but this is like fine dining compared to a few of these that are nearby. Taqueria Durango is the best, especially true for vegetarians. Has a few healthy choices. You can get real margaritas and good shit beyond just tacos. Came in with a female friend. It was getting into the evening hours. That meant it was time for some happy hour specials. Both of us got margaritas. It's $9 at the normal price. These were a little bit less for the happy hour though. Has a few flavors to choose from. I had mango. She had pineapple. Also the food is very good. We both had a Vegetarian Torta. It's about $6 for a pretty big one. This comes with avocado, beans, cheese, lettuce, rice, sour cream, and tomatoes. Vegans leave off the dairy, and it will be good too. I liked mine a lot. The same thing for hers and she ate it like a pig. Good stuff to drink and eat. It has real tasting authentic margaritas. The tortas ate my favorite and they can make these for vegans and vegetarians. read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Mango Margarita And Vegetarian Torta - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Stepping into Taquería Durango, you're immediately enveloped by a chill and welcoming vibe that feels like a home away from home. The cozy ambiance, complemented by friendly staff and vibrant decor, sets the perfect scene for a laid-back dining experience. It's the kind of place where you can kick back, relax, and enjoy some seriously good food. This being my first time being here i decided to keep it simple and traditional,  I ordered two Asada tacos and two Al Pastor tacos, and let me tell you, each bite was a flavor explosion. The Asada tacos were packed with juicy, perfectly seasoned grilled beef that had just the right amount of char. The Al Pastor tacos, on the other hand, featured tender, marinated pork with a hint of sweetness and spice, enhanced by the pineapple bits that added a delightful tang. What really took these tacos to the next level were the homemade salsas. Each one was bursting with fresh, bold flavors that complemented the meats beautifully. Whether it was the smoky chipotle salsa or the tangy verde, every bite was a harmonious blend of taste and texture that left me wanting more. I enthusiastically recommend Taquería Durango. The flavors, the atmosphere, and the overall experience were all top-notch. I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Food wasn't very flavorful but portions were excellent and the people who work there are kind.

We've been back three times since our first visit. My go to order is 3 tacos Al pastor, carne asada, shrimp and a cocktail. This weekend it was the pina colada and holy sh*t it was good read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Piña colada it was awesome - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Nice n hot tacos, good speedy service, plenty of tables! You can expect the usual "aguas frescas " and chips n salsa with a smile. read more

Food is great and the service is excellent highly recommended. A staple restaurant For Me. read more

Decent food. We've ordered carry out for years. But don't use the online ordering through Yelp/Grubhub. The restaurant doesn't check for these orders. I had to tell them I had an online order when I got there, 25 minutes later, and they hadn't started the food because they didn't 'refresh' their online system. read more

They absolutely SUCK at take out orders not once, not twice, not three ,not four. Today of all days my mom wanted tamales. Called place the order told the girl I would be there. They confirmed they took the order charged me for it. Then they couldn't find it. This is the fifth time they do this to me. Today my mom's birthday. I will absolutely never order or do any catering from this place again. They are a bunch of dumb asses in my book. If you can not satisfy your customers. You keep fucking up you deserve to be out of business. In America it's about satisfying a customer otherwise you are worthless. read more

I just ate here for the first time in probably a decade or more. Although I remembered it being good I was almost hesitant to try it due to the reviews on here. This is a good example of why I try to remember that the bulk of people who are compelled to write a review are unreasonable and have some kind of axe to grind so unless most of the reviews are negative it's usually worth trying yourself. It's definitely not deserving of any of the reviews on here below 2 stars. The food is fairly good. Not amazing by any means but better than average. And it is certainly quite authentic unless you specify in your order that you want it in a more American style. The service was normal. The place is big and clean and has adequate parking. The prices are very reasonable. There is literally nothing to complain about. There's also nothing to rave positively about. But at the end of the day I would eat here again and that says something. read more

Fast service. Really nice staff. Really good food. Would totally recommend to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food. Viva Mexico I originally gave 5 stars but I'm editing this now because the server charged the tip double for no reason therefore I give 3 stars now. read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Vegetarian Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

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Ordered a steak torta around lunch time. The online menu said $6 and it was actually $10 when I ordered the single item. I ordered and waited in store and it took about 5 minutes. The bread was stale and it was put together very messily. Large size but not a lot of filling so it was mostly bread. Didn't want to finish it and wouldn't get it again. Quick but not really worth it for me read more

Our regular spot was closed so we Googled and found this spot. Upon entering wasn't sure where to stand to order, staff let us stand there for a bit until my daughter motioned for me to come back to the front. The lady that took our order seemed either annoyed or could care less. The food was okay but not seasoned like we like, the guacamole looked old, and I couldn't eat it and the corn in the cup was gross, it looked like water and mayo. We spent close to $65 it is a local dive but I didn't get the impression that we were welcomed there so we won't be back. read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Lime Jarritos yes! This is our first time here, a community place for sure, with a bit of a dive feel to it. - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

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Horrible, ordered enchiladas. I started to eat them and noticed there were green blotches of mold all over the tortillas. When I called they said to bring them back all and tried to tell me that it wasn't mold that it was paint. They didn't offer me my money back only credit or a new batch will never go back. read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Mold on tortillas. - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

This place Amazing food always fresh And delicious and never a Long wait till whenever I crave tacos I always recommend Durango

I was in the area and had a taste for some tacos - Saw the reviews and figure I try this place out. I am glad I did. Parking is generous in this area which is a plus and seems fairly like new remodeling. I was escorted to a table and was confused if I needed to order up front or wait for a waitress. I managed to order - I would recommend reading it from the counter as the handout menu's were hard to read. I ordered a variety of proteins such as beef, pork (fried / stewed). They were good. I would recommend great tasting tacos's that won't impact your wallet. read more

Good food but don't bother ordering over the phone. They don't pick up or put you on hold and forget about you. Rather order from a place that does appreciate your business. read more

I had the steak fajitas and they were very delicious. Definitely recommend, glad I ignored previous bad reviews. And pricing is great. I will definitely make the drive from the north side out here. Thank you , Puro durango read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Skirt Steak Fajitas Dinner - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Very good food. Service was excellent. Margaritas were delicious. It was a little loud but you could hear and hold a cup at your table without any issues. read more

My favorite there is the chille rellanos dinner! So good! Seasoned to perfection. Salsa are delicious. Service is great and always friendly! They really stepped up with even better service during the quarantine. I'm will always be a loyal customer, me and my hubby! read more

The menudo was very delicious and similar to home made Durango style ( which is hard to find) . I highly recommend this place . read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Plato Grande Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Great authentic food and drinks with excellent service. They were open on Monday and it was also Labor Day. Margarita Monday only $6. read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Mango Margarita - Monday special - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

Nice simple Mexican restaurant. Not too fancy, not a "hole in the wall" restaurant either. I dined in, was served chips and salsa. Waitresses were nice and checked up on me. Had steak tacos, they were GREAT! I love horchata and even though it was just ok, I'd get it again. Glad I found a new taco spot close to my home! read more

Taqueria Durango Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Blue Island, Illinois

If you like store-bought chips, salsa, lettuce, cheese, etc, then this is the place for you. I prefer home-made everything, so this was definitely not great for me. read more

Decent food, we've been customers for years. We enjoy picking up Pozole on weekends, but last Saturday my husband picked up and there was no pozole in the gallon we bought. There was only meat and no hominy grains. My husband called to let them know and asked to speak to the owner, but was told the "owner was too busy". No apology no offer to call back nothing. We called because it's not the first time and we either get all grains no-meat or in this case meat no hominy. Very disappointed and won't be picking-up any time soon. read more

Use to be a decent Mexican restaurant, but not anymore things changed and so did the food.

Nothing worse than getting your order wrong. I called our order in and afterwards realized that she never asked if I wanted my tacos on corn or flour tortillas. So immediately called back and gave the girl my name and explained that we need flour. I also added because we all hate corn. Guess what kind of tacos we got. I'll tell you what, we have a bazillion taquerias in this town, time to go try another. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the area! The birria is my favorite cold remedy. Come by early on Saturday - the carnitas goes FAST.

La comida esta rica pero el servicio que brindan las meseras es pésimo, la señorita que nos tomó la orden a mi esposo y a mi fue solo en 2 ocasiones, una para tomar las bebidas y la otra para tomar la orden de la comida. no fue nada amable y aparte grosera. uno solo quiere comer rico y pasar un rato agradable pero con ese servicio no se puede! read more

I ordered 3 tacos to go. My receipt total was $10.73. I have another receipt that for $11.15. When I called the restaurant to ask why there were two different prices I was told that there is a charge for using a debit card ...maybe you should tell your customers that before they pay their bill. read more