The tacos are good, we're new to the neighborhood so I'm glad we found a place we all liked. The steak and chicharron tacos were great. The chicken taco was really bland. I wouldn't order it again. The salsas are both really good and flavorful. Not extremely spicy but they have a kick. read more

Not the spot it USED to be.... The cook changed as well as the brand of tortillas being used. They don't even put the grilled onions and peppers on the family taco tray anymore. Customer service used to be OUTSTANDING. It's just basic now. They don't like to answer the phone. They will close early without warning. Time to find a new spot. read more

Taqueria El Guero - Family taco platter - they don't even put grilled onions and peppers on them anymore. - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Got to say this was a disappointment and hopefully the owner see this. Not sure if the server did this because they were closing or if this is normal. This taco was $3 and I literally got a hard shell, bunch of cilantro, barely any pastor. This food was very underwhelming, expensive, and not good. I had this place years ago and thought it was hidden gem on the east side but this place is not good. read more

Taqueria El Guero - El Pastor taco - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Seen a video on Facebook on a molcajete that looked amazing so I had to venture back to my old neighborhood to try it for myself . The molcajete is not on the menu so you have to ask for it . Molcajete El Guero ****** Steak and chicken fajita mix with peppers and onions with a great sauce served in a molcajete is by far 1 of the best dishes I have tried . The chicken and steak was well seasoned and soft pairs perfectly with the salsa verde . This dish comes with rice and beans and a salad and quesadillas. Be aware that this dish is enough for 4 to 5 people so expect to have leftovers . I judge places by how good the coffee is and I was impressed by how good it was had a hint of cinnamon that made it feel like I made it at home . Worth the drive also the tacos are superb , bring cash as this place is cash only . read more

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Great food and a neighborhood favorite. They also have taco Wednesday. It usually a 15-20 min wait due to people placing large orders. read more

Taqueria El Guero - Store front - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I will not rate this place a 1 simply because there were some things out of their control. I made my order through yelp directly and only after I paid did it say it would be about a 40 minute wait. That is not the restaurant's fault but yelp's fault. I'm nice I got there to pick up my order there were 3 people in front of me. I waited 30 minutes before giving up and just going to the counter. They took 1 customer every 10 minutes it felt like. By the time I got my food it was cold so I can't really rate how it tasted. The steak taco was good having been cold, very seasoned. The chicken taco I didn't enjoy, it was filled with onions after I'd asked for no onions, it was dry and not very seasoned. To note on the wait, I made the mistake of going after school had let out and it was full of teenagers. There was 2 girl at the desk taking orders, answering the phones, and handing out orders. I applaud her because I know it's hard to manage so many things. It may be worth it for this place to have 2 people at the counter. read more

I probably should create another entry for this business, because it has changed its focus. It is no longer a supermercado; it is now a licoreria! I don't particularly have a problem with that, but it's good to know what you're in for. With that being said, I come here for the taqueria housed inside. They've spruced it up a bit, but we don't come to taquerias for ambiance, do we? No! El Guero serves up some tasty traditional tacos, good tortas, great gorditas, good-sized burritos, and delicious guacamole and pico de gallo! I get so excited about gorditas, because it's not often that you find them on the menu--especially freshly-made in-house. They aren't stingy with the filling, and will customize however you like (within reason, of course). The prices have gone up slightly since the re-do, but I'm not complaining. As long as they continue to make good, quality, fresh food, I'll continue to partake. They also serve fresh horchata, jamaica, and rotating agua frescas, but I've never tried them. Maybe next time! P.S. Just remember to bring cash! read more

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Love their tacos! I've tried them all, they're a hit! The guacamole is a solid winner too and made fresh to order. I love the agua frescas as well. My fave is the strawberry limonade, but my friend is obsessed with the cucumber water. I've dined in before and the customer service representative s great! This is my go to for tacos in this area! Oh and on Wednesdays they offer 99¢ tacos, I believe all meats are included, they just put a little less meat than normal. It's attached to a liquor store, so grab a beer while you're there! read more

Hmmmmm I don't know where to begin with this place. I think this place is actually really good but I only gave it two stars instead of four because of the customer service. If your not Mexican you will not receive a warm greeting even if you give one. I walked in and said hello and it being my first time there the cook just walked right pass me without any acknowledgement or anything so I just stood there till he ask he what did I want. Which is exactly what he said but when his Mexican buddies came in they got the what up amigos and a smile... Um why couldn't I get that???? Another black person came in after me and straight attitude again. Ugh that disgusted me if you don't want black ppl in your store, put up a sign so I can sue. Just rude. But never the less I ordered a steak burrito from here and it was delicious. It had beans, seasoned to perfection steak, lettuce, tomato and cheese that was all rolled up inside if a tortilla. It didn't come with fries or anything, I assume you had to order that separately if you wanted it but whatever. Over all it was really good food from what I had bit I don't think I would be back because of the awful customer service. I don't pay people to treat me like crap. So I can't pay them even though their food was delicious.. 7/16/15 Everyone: please look at the picture that I posted that someone sent me and you will understand my response So I am NOT changing a single thing that I wrote in response to how I felt when I walked into this establishment..but I will response to Arthur R. From Lansing sent he felt it was his responsibility to correct me on my opinion and my feelings since he is obviously an African American young lady named Tamara (I didn't know I had an exact replica of myself but cool!!!) even though it's none of your business how I paid for my food, but a co-worker paid for me that day because we needed a quick bite to eat and it was her turn to buy lunch.. So therefore No I did not pay for my meal and Yes it was DELICIOUS. What does Bill Cosby have to do with anything? I don't know him and he don't know me? I NEVER claimed anyone in there to be a racist, I just wanted a warm greeting like every Latino that walked in there. Since you said most black people don't know how to act in the inner city including me. you don't know me or my demeanor. Don't judge me by other peoples actions judge me for me. I had a smile on my face, I was properly dressed given the fact that I was working, and I spoke proper English.. So why can't I get a simple hi?? Yes I did say if they don't want black people in their store to put up a sign so I can sue and I stand by it!! By the way that goes for any place I visit. Have I been back since that review?? yes I have.. did I pay for anything?? No I did not. Did I steal anything? No I did not. I just happen to have a coworker who like the place. Last time I checked Money is GREEN and that's the only color I know and it all spends the same and finally I am the consumer that wanted to buy a product and No I didn't need to spend my Hard Earn Money on someplace that cannot say hi to me and everyone in there spoke perfectly good English and Spanish so there were No language barrier.. Now I don't need to explain myself to you or anyone else for that matter Arthur R. From Lansing IL. But I took the time to respond to your ignorance about me and how I felt because I forgot I guess I don't me or my emotions and a complete stranger that I never meet knows me better then I know myself.. Keep the nonsense to yourself and thank you for reading.. At least I know my reviews are being read.. #NeverOnThatLevel.. Who the real racist.. Not me so I guess that's you. yelp please don't delete this, let other people learn from his stupid mistake. #ImAboveTheNegative Facebook Twitter Instagram Can all get a good laugh read more

Taqueria El Guero - Tamara's steak burrito - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tacos tasted gross and everything is over priced. The sauces and flavor was lacking salt and seasoning

So tasty! We tried the gorditas, tacos and tostadas with different types of meat. The pork stood out the most with flavour. The lettuce and tomato toppings tasted soooo crisp and fresh! Also I tried their "rice water" aka horacha? It was a first for me and wow was it ever good!! Loved it, service was wonderful, keep it up guys. read more

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This food always hits, ALWAYS. Order from here and each time the food is consistently good

GORDITAS! This is a grocery store that has a little lunch counter. Gorditas are damn good and one ($2.35 each) fills me up. Every once in a while I like to try out my Spanish but lately I've been ordering in English because I'm chicken. And no, white boy, those red and yellow bottles are not ketchup and mustard. *pictures read more

Taqueria El Guero - Outside - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a gem! Been here many times. Great service and great food. If you live in the area this should be on your "go to" short list. If you're passing through, it's worth the stop. read more

Taqueria El Guero - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

$1 tacos on Wednesday's are the highlight of my week. They are substantial and taste great.

One of my friends took me took this place for the first time. I tried the steak tacos w/ cilantro, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, & sour cream. These tacos was fresh, seasoned very well, and the meat wasn't tough to chew. Wanna try the chicken tacos, will go to this place again read more

Taqueria El Guero - "Steak tacos"- cilantro, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, & sour cream - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Had a taste for tacos, looked up places in my area, and this place popped up. Was skeptical because it's located inside/adjacent to a store. I didn't really look around because I was focused on food. I should've turned around upon entry because of a foul smell. Kept walking and discovered the restaurant. Wasn't greeted by anyone, although there were 3-4 looking at me walk up, but decided to peruse the menu. I thought that maybe the stench I smelled upon entering was just in the entryway, but I wasn't. It permeated the place. After 2 minutes I just walked out. The smell could've been a sewer, could've been the food. I didn't wanna chance it at that point. 2 thumbs down! read more

This is my 1st time coming here I came to get a few things for a gift bag. The sign says it was supposed to open at 10:00 am. Me, my friend and 2 more people were standing outside to go in....The gentle came out open the gate took the fellow Mexican that was standing outside and left me, my friend and another black woman outside. I have things to do and I asked why they not opened yet the man never said anything to us but closed the door in our faces and yelled obscenities at me in spanish...I knew every word he said to me.....calling me a pinche pendejo through the glass.. immediately I was offended and applaud never been to the store this was my 1st time and you treat your customers like this....so I walked away furious I ended up coming back to take pictures and do a report because I was just that angry....so I walked back into the store to take picture the gentleman then comes back out and tells me GET THE FUCK OUT.......I told him I was buying something but I left and told him I was going go file a report against them , because i was a paying customer who got disrespected just for asking about why they was not opening on time read more

Taqueria El Guero - The restaurant - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Noticed this place had decent reviews so I had to try it out. I liked it a lot and the aguas frescas were AMAZING. I ordered some tacos but I personally don't like white corn tortilla but it wasn't a big deal. I would definitely come back. Also, you order with the cashier and make sure to bring cash they don't take card. read more

Taqueria El Guero - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was skeptical with the Resturant being inside of the supermarket. However, the portions are generous and the food was actually good. I would recommend this restaurant if you are in the SouthShore area. The burrito is a 2 day meal, the chicken tacos were good as well. read more

Taqueria El Guero - three black chairs in front of a counter - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

They're cash only and don't accept CC like it says on Yelp. That was an unpleasant surprise when I went. I ordered an al pastor burrito dinner, and the food tasted bland to me. The rice and beans were bland, and the meat in the burrito tasted more like a rub was used than a marinade. If you need something quick, it's an okay place to go to. I probably won't be returning though. read more

I grew up eating here and I always love stopping for a Gordita. The only down fall is they are cash only. I am terrible at carrying cash. However, they do have an atm inside. The food is always fresh and the Gordita shells are fresh. They have a sit down area with waitress and the staff is always polite and attentive. Wish they did stay open a little later especially on the weekends when I have that taco craving. read more

This is the only place I know of on the southeast side (and suburbs) that has the best gorditas ever. The chicken and steak tacos are also on point. The limeade is homemade and delicious as well. I've never had anything else as I cannot pass up the gorditas and tacos. read more

The best authentic gorditas & tostadas in Chicago. Closes thing to Texas Mexicana food.

So I've been living on the Southside for over 4 years and I've been looking for a taco place that sell delicious, authentic tacos. Well I don't have to look any further because I came across this gem. I had the 3 taco dinner, 2 chicken and 1 steak. The entire dinner was very tasteful, including the rice and beans. I loved it, can't wait to go back read more

Do you like tacos, gorditas, burritos, and tortas?! Are you looking for the best of these in the entire city of Chicago?! Well you're going to need to come out to South Chicago and get yourself ANYTHING from El Guero's food stand! BUT, this spot is cash only. So don't forget that key piece of information. Their service is quick, the cooks are friendly, and all the food is made as you order it. You can, however, call in to place your order to get your food quicker. If you do this, I'd suggest you eat there because the food doesn't travel too well in the aluminum foil it gets wrapped. Now, on to the food! The meat is just plain delicious, no matter what you get. Personally, I'm more of a fan of carne asada and theirs stands above the rest that I've tasted throughout the city. They have a decent variety of meat, which is good so you don't get overwhelmed with too many options. You can get carne asada, al pastor, chicken, chorizo and a few others. To drink, they have your typical canned pop as well as bottles, as well as water. But, if you really want to enjoy your food, you simply cannot skip out on the agauas frescas! I'd suggest the horchata, which in my opinion, goes head to head that of Lalo's. They also have pineapple water and jamaica. To sum it up, this is absolutely the best Mexican fast food spot in the city. read more

Tacos were ok. Some of the best on this side of town. Service was good, concise. The steak was seasoned and cooked well. The chicken was a bit dry, but seasoned ok. I'd come again due to proximity, but def not anywhere near my favorite. read more

Mmmmmmmmm..... Try a gordita de lengua and a torta de milanesa. So good and super cheap! Friendly gentlemen behind the counter who call everyone "primo"(spanish for cousin) :) read more

This place was damn good. I got the steak burrito and the whole thing was so freakin tasty and the steak is cooked right. I had the fried pork (Carnitas) Gordita and man was it good as hell, I highly recommend the gordita here, my brother had a El Pastor one and he said is some good shit too! I will definately be back and it is a sigh of relief after eating at nasty TNT down the street a while back. read more

Taqueria El Guero - Fried pork Gordita and steak burrito (after I bit into it) - Tacos Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It was okay I was disappointed they didn't have beef tacos but I tried the steak. They were okay but kinda chewy. The service was nice and quick. read more

Great little hidden gem! Pico, Gua and chips are awesome. Tacos very good as well. We will be back!

The food here is freshly made and delicious. Every time I eat here I get the steak burrito it always taste as good as it did the first time very consistent! The food here is also very affordable. read more

The best tostadas ever. Horchata is perfect and we absolutely love the guacamole sauce. The pico de gallo and chips are everything. I love going here with my family and sitting in to eat. It's small but very friendly and the food is so delicious!!!! The kids love the gordilocas which are gorditas that have taki's and flaming hots on them and their red. I love everything with steak though, because it's the best to me read more

The best Gorditas in the area. It's cash only. This taqueria is located inside a store which used to sell groceries and now strictly liquor. The gorditas are my fave. I also liked their el pastor taco. The steak is nicely chopped (not in chunky pieces some restaurants give you) and nicely grilled. Great taste! Also, reasonably priced. You can't go wrong with this place. read more

I've been eating here for a couple of years. The food has always been good. The gorditas are the best I've ever had and I have tried many restaurants. If you come here you won't be disappointed.... read more

Good food at a decent price...can't go wrong with that! My 8 yr old Son (who is extremely picky) ate every drop off his plate. That's enough for me to give 5stars. The staff is helpful and efficient. The portions are ample and the food was hot and fresh. read more

EXCELLENT GORDITAS, you must try, you have no idea what your missing, this place is truly a gem.

I had the steak burrito special. The food was alright. I typically do not eat a burrito but needed something rather quick. The mean was minced. I do not think mince meat as steak especially in my burrito. The place as near and clean and the staff is very polite. No credit cards. Only CASH read more

Love this place! Been going for years now and the food is some of the best fresh Mexican food you can get around this area. Always satisfied with my meals from here they're great! The steak gorditas with their salsas is soooo yummy I just can't get enough! read more

Delicious! I visited from Tucson AZ and am used to Sonoran style food. This place was awesome. I loved the way the carne asada was so finely chopped and well seasoned. I had a taco and a gordita and wanted to try the chicharron and adobada but was too full. I liked the sour cream, and although we use cabbage and not lettuce, it was a good combination. The Agua de Melon could have been a little sweeter but I will definitely eat here again when I am in the area. read more