Food and service from an honorable family and friendly staff have been excellent since visiting day one, years ago. Welcoming and accommodating staff from the time you walk in until the time you walk out satisfied. Even though they're working in a small space, you won't feel like it because they don't rush you and everyone has been so patient to answer questions about dishes on the menu. This menu has the most unique tres leches cake slices because they have more than one flavor but they often sell out! :-) So get there early if you want to try their pistachio tres leches cake or their café (coffee) flavor, they're both very good! Their homemade drinks like their cold horchata and cold Jamaica are worth the trip too read more

Seating is limited in this restaurant. However, the food is well worth it. The tacos are not shy on portion size and everything was tasty and well worth the price. I will be back to this establishment. read more

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Since moving to the area, El Perez has been my go to spot. I always mix it up because you can't go wrong with any dish you get. I'm always greeted when I enter and the service is always spot on. Always a vibe inside too. I decided to get the 3 taco dinner and you can mix up the tacos which is nice. Carne asada was spot on, chorizo was also very good and had a nice crisp/char too it to add another layer of flavor, and the pastor had a nice hint of sweet, wasn't overwhelming at all. If you're ever in the area, def worth the trip in. Can't forget a Mexican coke too! read more

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They are super quick, and have amazing ELOTE! Usually I could only find elote carts in the inner city. The large comes with all the works and they lay it on thick. It's amazing. I love it. read more

Very good food and a friendly staff. I always recommend El Perez to my friends. Their tacos & burritos are great. I love the hot red sauce. It has a smoky pepper flavor. read more

I miss them. Moved away to the other side of town. They have the best chicken enchiladas verde dinner.

Amazing!!!!!! We love this neighborhood place that has that home cooked feeling. Sergio, the owner, is the most gracious host. read more

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This is a great place all around. I had the Pastore and steak tacos and they were delicious. They serve a good salsa with the chips and the service was great. Very nice people and I talked to the owner, he's a very nice guy and very appreciative of me coming in. Also the inside was very well furnished and decorated. I noticed some pictures on my way out that they were on WGN! This is great place, come eat here if you're in the area! read more

Taqueria El Perez - Pastor and steak tacos - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

After the gym my friend and I stopped by Taqueria El Perez after seeing it on TikTok. Unless they have a back area I didn't see this is a small restaurant with Mexican flair and totally work the visit. The service was excellent. I asked our waitress to repeat the drink options 3 times and she did it with a smile then offered samples to help us choose which flavor was best. She checked in on us and made sure we had everything we needed but on top of the owner went around the restaurant making sure everyone was happy and the food was good. Ohhh and it was delicious . I ordered the vegan mushroom tacos since they didn't serve seafood and they were seasoned to perfection. So yummy. Even though I tend to stay away from dairy I ordered the elote and it was sooo worth it! My friend ordered the birria tacos and she couldn't stop talking about how good they were. The chips and salsa were also bomb! Salsa had a little kick to it. I ordered the mango drink and my friend ordered the Fresca. Both so good and refreshing. This place is a gem . read more

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Yuuuuuuummmmy!! Whenever I visit my close friends in Oak Lawn, we tend towards Mexican food. Maybe because I trust their opinion on good Mexican food since that's their background and they're always up for a torta? At any rate, it's good for me because it's my favorite cuisine and they know the good places. Taqueria el Perez is no exception. My friend told me that the chef was on a cooking show, though unfortunately I cannot remember what one. But I wouldn't be surprised because the food was delicious! I'm a woman whose life changed a little when I first had a sope a few years ago, so that's my go-to when I'm at a restaurant that has them. They were so delicious. We got chips and guacamole too, and I tried not to gorge myself on it because I've come to love guacamole. I'm really glad to have another option for great Mexican food in Oak Lawn, and I'm sure we'll be ordering from Taqueria el Perez again in the future. read more

Taqueria El Perez - Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Yes, the smallest of dining rooms ever. Yes, way too many seats for the space. But who cares...the food is amazing and totally worth it. Service is quick and efficient. The food!!!! read more

Taqueria El Perez - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Very friendly and helpful staff, the food was absolutely delicious and the Quesabirria tacos amazing! I am recommending to all my friends!

Taco bowl salad is my favorite. Nice timing on the cooking , carne asada is great. Dime in and enjoy.

Go. Go today if you can. This place blew me away. I think my mouth is still watering just thinking about their food. I tried their guac - Ah-mazing Chorizo queso dip - ah-mazing Steak tacos - tender and delicious!! Chicken flautas - ah-mazing Chicken was tender on the inside of the flauta and super crispy fried to perfection on the outside. There are A LOT of options in the area and this one is the best so far. The owner came out and greeted everyone to make sure all was well. Regulars fist bumped him and praised the food! Make this your new local hang out and enjoy the food! read more

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Service was wonderful, the food is outstanding. The Chile-Relleno has seasoning in the flour batter. Chile-Relleno is my favorite item on the menu. read more

I've ordered from here for years. I live a block away. Today I got a burrito and 3 tacos. Two bites into burrito just lettuce. I opened the burrito to see lettuce / sour crèam and 7 little chunks of steak. 1/2 the steak of what a single taco had. TOTAL $31.00 This corner needs a good taco place. read more

Had such a delicious dinner at @taqueriaelperez in #oaklawn @taqueriaelperez has fantastic food! We started off with Queso Fundido with mushrooms. I loved this appetizer. So much #cheesy goodness and a delicious taste. It's so large, you must share, in fact, we could not finish it. Take a look at that cheese pull! Next we had the Carne Asada Tampiquena plate. (It's skirt steak with 3 large scallions, sliced potatoes, jalapeños, 1 enchilada, rice, beans, salad, and guacamole). This is also a large plate, so, either share it or make sure you bring your appetite. The meat is char grilled and the skirt steak literally melted in my mouth, it was sooo delicious! The third course was the 2-Quesabirria plate (Served with a 3 oz cup of consome with cilantro and onions on the side). These are the best Birria tacos I've ever had. Absolutely fantastic! We then had 2 different amazing tacos: A Pastor Mushroom Taco (yes, mushroom!) I highly recommend these especially for vegans, so delicious A Pumpkin Taco (yes, pumpkin!) Sooo good! These are not currently on the menu, but just ask for them. Also great for vegans. To drink we had an Horchata and a Pina colada (non-alcoholic). We ended our meal with 2 mimi flans for dessert. Chef Sergio is the owner and he warmly greeted us, explained the menu, and even delivered our food! He couldn't be nicer! He was on Master Chef Latino and has worked at some of the best hotels downtown. The location is deceiving, at first look it seems just like any other Mexican taco joint. But, the food is what makes it stand out from the rest. This is definitely a destination restaurant for foodies and everyone else! You must try this restaurant, you will really enjoy! read more

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For a small business, This Place is TOP NOTCH!!!! The Perez Burrito is by far the most amazing burrito I have ever had!! Yes, it's like 20$, but let's be honest we have all paid a lot more for worse. And the damn thing is the size of a football anyway!! Well worth every nickel. They are so very courteous and nice on the phone, it's like please take my money. Lol. You must try this place!! Won't go wrong read more

Visited on behalf of Birria.com. They have some of the best authentic Mexican food in all of Chicagoland. Crece Tu Taqueria con Birria.com! read more

I saw this place on Instagram best tacos near Chicago post decided to give it a try. This is definitely a hidden gem. Place is a bit small but a great dine in or take out spot. I ordered the chicken enchiladas verde. The chicken was very juicy and well seasoned. The verde sauce was perfect not too spicy. The rice and beans were also delicious. Also ordered the birrea tacos delious the cheese pull was there. My partner said the al pastor tacos was the best he tried. Overall I would go back and I recommend. FYI restaurant is small it may or may not be a wait. No alcohol beverages just coke products. read more

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This place doesn't look like much from the outside, but it's a charming little taqueria that does not disappoint. The owner apparently was a contestant on one of those cooking shows, there's pictures and clippings on the walls. The food is legit Mexican cuisine cooked perfectly. The tampiquena steak is excellent. Salsas are spicy and fresh. Nothing we had missed the mark. The young workers are polite and organized. We were missing a good taco place in this neighborhood and we will definitely be coming back! read more

Taqueria El Perez - Steak Tampiquena - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Awesome food and great prices. Friendly staff. Well with the trip from CHIRAQ :) they close early at 8pm so get some before they close. read more

Taqueria El Perez - Flautas dinner - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Wow! Everything is amazing. I'm visiting from Colorado and ordered about everything on the menu. Queso fundido with their homemade chorizo is a must order and the tres leches cake was AMAZING! I would also come back for the Chorizo torta and birria tacos. Great people and great food. We will be making sure to come back when visiting Chicago. read more

Hands down the best Mexican food I have found in the Chicago area. The service was amazing and the portions were very big. The dessert was great but the chorizo was the best I've ever had. Definitely coming back! read more

Always searching for the best of the best vegan foods in the Chicago suburbs & the Mushroom Al Pastor Tacos here are unreal! I've been here twice in 48 hours! By far the best mushroom I have ever put in my mouth & I don't really love mushrooms. My non vegan brother even ordered some after trying mine. Chef Perez was on Master Chef Latino and I can see why. Nicest owner and staff in the restaurant business. *Salsa are fabulous! *beans are vegan *rice has chicken stock Chef Perez mentioned adding some more vegan options in the future & I really hope he does! read more

Taqueria El Perez - Pastor-Mushroom Vegan Taco Unreal flavors! - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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The food is amazing. Service is very good and they all speak both English and Spanish. Also very clean inside.

Amazing, authentic taqueria in Oak lawn! Stopped in for the taco lunch special on Monday and the value for what we received was on point. Will definitely stop by next time I'm in town. read more

Taqueria El Perez - 3 taco dinner- steak, pastor & chile Relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Reviewing as I eat! Service was fast, friendly and efficient. Prices were reasonable. Can't ask for more than that with takeout. I got the 3 taco dinner with traditional al pastor, the mushroom al pastor with pineapple and shredded chicken. The mushroom al pastor was more flavorful than the pork one! Surprisingly my fav out of the 3. For the chicken, I had a few juicy bites but a few chewy. That's typical with shredded chicken. I may try diced chicken next time to see if there is a difference. Overall, good enough to come back and try more things. read more

Taqueria El Perez - 3 Taco Dinner with Rice and Beans, Al Pastor Taco, Pastor-Mushroom Vegan Taco, chicken taco - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

My daughter and I ventured here after viewing a video on Instagram. We didn't know the names for any of the dishes. We just had to pull out our phones and show them the video. Once we showed them the videos they knew what we wanted and brought everything out I wanted. The dishes was like loaded nachos instead of tortilla chips. They used fries and the meat was Birria oh my God, it was so good and reminded me of a very meaning consistency. Almost like a pot roast. We both shared it. It had fries of course cheese, peppers or guacamole sour cream. It was loaded. Another dish that we also had was the taco platter or the Taco dinner which three any variations of tacos that you wanted which I appreciated it. I got one shredded chicken, one chopped chicken and my daughter got the steak. My daughter devoured her state taco and less than 60 seconds. For drinks. My daughter got the horchata. I got a traditional soda and front dessert. We got the best dress leche caramel cake I've ever had in my entire life. When I bit into the cake I literally gasped. It was amazing what the whipped cream with caramel was the right consistency and not too soaked in the milk. It was heaven. We enjoyed ourselves. What are two entrees plus or to go order and the dessert? The bill was around $50 plus tax which wasn't too bad. It is in a strip mall so it's very unassuming but they definitely got something on their hands here. It's a diamond read more

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The food here is always great! Cashier, idk his name (young guy) but he was great. Greeted everyone as they walked in. Thanked everyone for their business. Maintained a smile and crushed the small talk. After seeing his interactions with other patrons and noticing how he kept his composure I got back in line and bought a desert and a drink just so that I could leave a tip. I am glad I did too because now I know that they offer catering! Keep up the great work! read more

The chicken and Al pastor tacos were delicious. The steak and chorizo tacos were not good. The steak was chewy and the chorizo was over cooked and burnt. I tried the restaurant based on the reviews. The waitress was friendly and helpful. read more

The owner and the staff were fantastic. Did an online pickup order and it was fantastic. Will definitely be returning

Took my family there for Mother's Day. The food was absolutely AMAZING!!! Julian, our server was absolutely AMAZING!!! I had a party of 6 . We sat in the middle table. The ambience is clean and bright. I am not a cheap person. The food should absolutely cost a little bit more for the quality of it. This is our new spot for authentic Mexican food read more

Giving them 5 stars food was great fast service too and really clean place. The chef came out to check on every table wow now that's service at its finest seriously. Then he made sure we were all ok and asking questions about the food. 2 thumbs up for him and his business. Definitely come I get back and spreading the word out for sure. The 3 leches pistachio cake was really good, lived that it wasn't too sweet just perfect. The tampiqueña was amazing tasting and the cut was super fine!! The chiken was also good sopes de poyo a la parilla. Great place to eat for sure. Loved it. read more

Taqueria El Perez - Pistachio 3 leches wow different but in a really good way - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Quac or salsa, which is better - trick question they are both amazing!!!! Best part - that's just the start. Tried this place on the recommendation of a friend and it was amazing!!! The service was great, inside was clean bright and comfortable . Ordered tacos, enchiladas & a few other things in chicken & steak and they nailed every one. The best part is if it wasn't spot on I could have told the chef who popped out to make sure we were happy with everything We will be coming back to try everything else - we just found our new regular spot!!! read more

Taqueria El Perez - Table or amazing food - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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The food is very delicious. The service is friendly, and welcoming. The tacos are seasoned well, and will make you come back for more. read more

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Great tacos n guacamole is fresh horchata was a 10/10 my first time here from out of town it's exactly what I been looking for

Always fresh and delicious. Wish they would be open later. Food is always . I love their tacos de hongo, taste just like pastor. The interior decor reminds me of Mexico. Sergio Perez is an amazing cook! read more

So glad to have found such a great Mexican restaurant close to home. The chef came out to greet us and deliver our meals. These are by far the best quesabirria tacos I've had. From the meat to the consomé and salsas! I will definitely be back! read more

Taqueria El Perez - Quessabirria - Mexican Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Food is fresh and tastes amazing and the service is always perfect! Birria tacos and quesabirria are delicious, but everything I've had has been terrific! read more