Recently stopped into Taqueria El Tapatio for dinner with my love. We're trying more restaurants in our area and that night we were looking for something comforting and relaxing. We found that and more at Taqueria El Tapatio. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a very large space that is brightly lit and very colorfully decorated. They have booths and stand alone tables, each of which feature carvings of natural scenes and animals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were several families and couples already enjoying meals when we sat down.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were greeted with complementary chips and salsa. The chips were so fresh they were still warm. The salsas were all delicious. I was very partial to the chile de árbol. We chose to have tacos de al pastor, a taco de pechuga y queso fundido, and the Nachos Supremos. We took our time and zero pictures. The food was delicious, fresh, and generously portioned. On the way out we ordered a strawberry liquado and it was what dreams are made of. Highly recommend gifting yourself a chill night at this joint or grabbing some food for the road. We'll be back! read more

This place made me feel like I was right inside my moms kitchen. Let me start by saying the salsa with chips here is so delicious. I usually am not much of a salsa with chips gal when it comes to restaurants like this. The chips were crispy, the salsa was perfection and just so savory and spicy! The green salsa was like a combo of roasted green peppers with avocado it was my favorite and the red salsa was the traditional tomatoes/pepper salsa. I wish we had them here in Des Moines. The service was amazing too. Just like at home they greeted us right away and told us to sit where we would like. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place also smelled so clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered to drink the carrot/orange juice. Made me feel like I was in the markets in Mexico picking up a fresh juice! To eat i ordered a steak, a tripa taco and a ceviche shrimp tostada. Needless to say this made me feel completely satisfied by the end. The shrimp ceviche tostada was a a generous amount and it was mouth watering good. The asada taco was delicious. The tripa taco was made how I like it crispy and just so good. The lady asked if we wanted the tripe soft or crispy which was so nice that they ask because everyone has different preferences on how they like their tripa. My mom ordered a order of the tripa tacos and she had them soft. My mom was so impressed by this place and that says a lot from a women who is a amazing cook herself. Anyway this is HIGHLY recommended if you love AUTHENTIC Mexican food. I will DEFINITELY be back here. I'm already planning my next trip! read more

I was very disappointed. The food is OK not great very expensive. The service there only one waitress very slow and to top it off. My granddaughter couldn't eat her tostada because she found hair. Very disappointed I won't go back read more

The best restaurant in the neighborhood! Delicious burritos, excellent portions, and I ate here like 4 times a week while living in the area. They have exceptional homemade guacamole and flan. read more

The most delicious and best value meal. Came here for a late dinner during a weeknight and so glad we did. Will definitely be coming back more regularly! The mini tacos were $10 for 5 and perfectly portioned. We got Al pastor and it had a good Smokey and charred flavor to this. Taco birrias were amazingly crispy, meat was tender and moist. Consome was a tad oily for our liking but still delicious nonetheless. Fresh orange juice was indeed fresh. Did I mention the complimentary chips and salsa were also fire??? [[HIGHLIGHT]]The decor was very vibrant and ambient.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Mini tacos, taco birria, fresh orange juice - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The good: Honestly, this place is an excellent value! Chips and salsa on the table, chef's kiss. It just doesn't happen nowadays except here. And the chips are a very satisfying texture. A little grainy, but still delicate and thin, but sturdy enough to dip. Comes with both a green and a red salsa. The green is a bit spicy, but flavorful and the red is very fresh tasting and a bit easier on the hotness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the ambiance, it's very bright and colorful. The location could be considered divey, but the decor brings it up a notch and is really pleasant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm grateful to the waitress that turned the tv off when requested! It was loud, but they were willing to turn it off for us. There was a really big party going on when we came, and it seemed they handled the business pretty well. I had one quesabirria with consomme and an al pastor sope. My friend had a beef milanesa torta which he enjoyed. I would pass on the al pastor, and the quesabirria was decent but the consomme was exceptional. Meaty and perfect seasoning. I would get the bigger one with the 3 quesabirria next time! The main complaints I would have is that the Al Pastor is way too charred and greasy! I have to remember not to get it next time. It's flavorful and the portion on the sope was generous, but I could feel myself getting heartburn before I even finished it. read more

Looking for a restaurant with Mexican cuisine that tastes as close as possible to Mexico? I recommend here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious food, great service, and a beautiful place with lots of color and traditional decorations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Buscando un restaurante de comida mexicana que sepa lo mas cercano a Mexico? Aqui recomiendo. Deliciosa comida, buen servicio, y muy bonito el lugar con mucho color y decoraciones tradicionales. read more

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Amazing food with excellent service! Tried a whole bunch of dishes and loved everything. My favorite was the Al pastor sopa! read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service was great. The waitress was so nice and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the inside was clean and cool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Definitely needed during the hot summer. The food was delicious and well seasoned. read more

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Had a terrific breakfast with great service. Will definitely come back again! We had a great time! read more

Great service! Delicious Carne Asada Burrito. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order the carne asada anything & you'll thank us. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - 5 Baby Tacos de Carne Asada. My fav. Small size & grilled. The fresh lime juice is a must! - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fire. Nachos are banging tacos are great. Good service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Baby tacos are good n spicy

The burrito looks amazing, but the taste is bad. It's so salty that I'm so happy I bought an horchata with it. It was my first time here and now it will be my last. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - A carne asada burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best steak tacos I had in Chicago!!! Meat was tender, chewy and not fatty!! Amazing must try don't overthink this place I've been all around the world!! read more

10/10 best Mexican food I've ever had!! The birria tacos were my favorite!! Food came out really fast and the staff were all very friendly! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was very traditional and you can really feel the culture when you're in there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will come back! My favorite spot to get Mexican food. read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Tortilla chips - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food was amazing. It kinda took awhile for our food to arrive but it was worth it The service was good as well. They treated us kindly and respectful. The waiters were kind and they were really friendly to us. Overall i think i could say that i could recommend this place incase you are trying to find a place where they sell Mexican food. Theres many more restaurants i like but this will be my top #3 on my list for recommendations read more

Delicious food and great service! I came back for a second visit during my trip to Chicago because everything I ordered here was just that good. You really can't go wrong with the menu. The food was tasty, and the customer service was consistently excellent. Highly recommend! read more

Good eating, steak tacos great, steak burritos huge and delicious if you're into cheese and add it to your burrito,omg

Really good tacos, it's 10:34pm and it's flavorful and well seasoned meat. Definitely will be back!!! read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Everything they make is delicious. And the staff is friendly. I truly love it here. The quality of the meat is spectacular.

Great AUTHENTIC Mexican food. The 5 steak baby tacos for $10.50 is a great deal. Anything with their steak meat is delicious. Good service

Always good love me some steak birria tacos they come out perfect and the Horchata is so good

My friend gaby recomend this place for tacos i order strawberry shake and 3 tacos not small tacos pretty good $22 I like the decor the friendly staff and clean restaurant I will try the seafood next time read more

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Bro this food was bussin bussin. And the supreme nachos was HUGEEE. Ther service was super friendly too, there are times where if I don't fit the race of the store, I feel like I get the cold shoulder but the staff here was so friendly and nice, I didn't get that feeling at all. Ambiance was nice, it wasn't super crowded when we got here and you can actually see the people cooking the food so that was decent. 10/10 would come back again. The birria was also FIREEEE!!! read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Birria Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Unique dishes! Mouth watering! Love it! Fresh n friendly! The chips are perfectly crunchy! The banana shake has cinnamon on the top! Perfecto! read more

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The birria here is excellent. The staff are super friendly and attentive. Every time we are in Logan Square we visit here. The restaurant is lively and it's always interesting to look at the booth or table you're sitting at as they are all hand carved and painted and are each different. read more

Don't rob yourself by going here , without getting the steak burrito ! Flat out PERFECT !!

A+ quality every time! Never fails. Their burrito de Chile relleno is my favorite. Tortas are bomb.

Late night rummaging though Reddit's r/ChicagoFood brought me upon this immaculate photo of nachos. Chips suffocated with mounds of meat, topped with sour cream and guacamole via piping bag. Love at first sight. We went to Taqueria El Tapatio the very next day and ordered the Nachos Supremos. Warm chips topped with beans, cheese, and mountains of meat. 1/2 Asada, 1/2 Al Pastor. These nachos were PHENOMENAL! Also ordered mini tacos, 5 for $6. They come filled with carne asada (can't change filling), onions, cilantro, and red salsa. Washed down this meal with a large Horchata. It was on the sweeter end with sweetened condensed milk but still very refreshing. Loved this place. Great for groups. Great service. Great food. Already thinking of coming back! read more

Taqueria El Tapatio - Nachos Supreme 1/2 Asada 1/2 Al Pastor - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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get the quesabirrias if you want to hug your mouth. the meat was absurdly tender, the broth went absolutely crazy - I was eating it with a spoon, and the fat overdose was well worth it. We were greeted and sat quickly, the food came out in no time - made fresh behind a counter where you can see the chefs at work (love that). did I eat too much? yes. was it worth it? absolutely. also, the array of salsas/sauces offered at the table provided ample opportunities for spice and flavor. Will be back !! read more

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Great service - the quesa birria's were good and the tacos de carne asada al carbon were delicious! The restaurant is artsy and the interior is fun to look at. read more

Fantastic food, incredible quick service, beyond friendly staff, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]what an ambiance![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I came here after a long day of running errands, and I'm pleased to let you know, this food blew the hunger right out of me and it was actually worth every dime. I got the steak torta and the small tacos, I thought I was going to get one taco but it came in 6, and the total for both was about $13 which I thought was a reasonably price. The young lady on the register was extremely nice. There's a plethora of items on the menu to select from. The service was fast and I will be coming back. read more

The food here is INCREDIBLE. My husband and I came here after a day of moving into our new apartment nearby, and we couldn't have asked for a better dinner. Our waitress was so sweet, and both of our meals were large portions and so tasty!! The restaurant itself is so colorful and fun inside. Such a great place! read more

Stopped in for a quick taco. The chicken and cheese tacos were fresh and tasty. The inside made you feel like you were in Mexico! Only thing missing was a Margarita!! read more

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Tacos are really good. I've come a few times when in the area. This review is more for the service I received today. I was making a to go order and the girl behind the register got an attitude after I asked to add limes and a drink to my order bc she had to cancel the order to add it. I told her to just run the card again if it was a big deal. Almost wanted to cancel my whole order based on this interaction. Never had someone react like that for wanting to buy more things?? read more

Incredible options and everything is so well done. Very friendly with vegetarian options and great service.

It's always a good place for tacos Always a hit Service is awesome cooks are fast The Al Pastor tacos are really good here The sauce selections they have are really good read more

This place is expensive for the crap food they serve will never eat there again. My sister ate there and got sick. I warn everyone about this place. read more

This place has good food in a neighborhood full of similar restaurants with good food. We came in to try El Tapatio at the recommendation of neighbors. I was happy with my burrito order (very crispy tortilla, which I appreciate) but it was basically the same as the burritos at other restaurants in the area. Same with fajitas and tostadas. Service was OK but a bit slow at times. It took kind of awhile to get the bill and there wasn't really anyone else in the place. All in all, an A-OK place to stop in and get a meal. read more