Came here mid-afternoon on a quiet Sunday. Got four tacos, Mexican Coke and some beans. Wow, I didn't expect four tacos to fill me up this much! The meat portions are generous with two tortillas. I got two asada and two lengua. They gave two salsa bottles, one green and one red. Both enjoyable but I liked the green one better - a little citrusy and good. Reminded me a little of Chipotle's green salsa (medium heat). The red one was smoky and spicier. The price point is a little expensive but I guess that's just par for the course these days. Oh well, still glad I got to try this place. read more

I was pretty far from my usual go to spot whenever I'm in Chicago, so I decided to try this spot out and boy was I in for a treat! I had 4 tacos de bistec and I was beyond satisfied. The tacos came with rajadas (grilled onions/jalapeños) and I enjoyed every bit of it. I'm going there tomorrow and the ordering the same thing, might add an extra taco. One of the best spots by far and from Cali. The owner was not only beautiful and warm but she was super nice and attentive. Definitely recommend! read more

This was a great find for authentic Mexican food! From tacos, to burritos, these guys make fresh and tasty eats at a very reasonable price. Staff was friendly and though they prepare the food to order, it was out in less than 10 minutes. It's a bit of a 'divey' place, but clean and welcoming. read more

Taqueria La Fogata - Counter and menu - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The tacos were delicious and authentic. The burrito was very satisfying. We will come back soon. read more

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7 years later and Taqueria La Fogata is still going strong! Still one of our north side favorites! And they deliver - fast! Cecina, bistec, & carnitas are our go-to tacos. Best Cecina hands down. I've also been loving their picadillo sopes and enchiladas suiza. Check em out, you won't regret it. read more

Wish zero stars was an option. Avoid this place at all cost. Rude staff. Makes up ordering rules as they go with no accountability. Came in a a non busy Thursday night and attempted to ordered a 3 taco dinner among several other dishes for 10 people. Their own menu states "3 tacos with your choice of meat"...however, employee decided that taco dinners can only be 2 of one type of meat and one singular. No clarification given despite asking. There are so many taco places nearby. Don't even bother to patronize this place. Save your money and go elsewhere. I will advise everyone I know to never visit this establishment. read more

They were very quick in getting my food ready. The burritos were excellent! It satisfied by craving for a meal I could've made at home. Highly recommend!! read more

Amazing home cooked Mexican in our neighborhood, friendly, fast inexpensive, For some reason I have to write more just to post this read more

Taqueria La Fogata is located on Montrose just east of Pulaski. Don't blink because you will drive right by it. I ordered the 3 taco dinner - 2 steak & 1 chorizo taco w/beans & rice for $9.95. The tacos came w/very generous portions of meat in the tacos w/double shell corn tortilla. I got one chorizo taco, the chorizo was very lean with no grease, but it was too salty. The order also came w/2 steak tacos which also had a very generous portion of steak. I liked this better then the chorizo taco. As usual the meal came w/beans & rice. The rice was a little bland, but I enjoyed the beans. (Uhhh my poor wife). There were 2 salsas, 1 red & 1 green. The red salsa was made with red chili Arbol peppers. I enjoyed this much more then the green salsa. The Chili de Arbol peppers had more flavor and had a bit of a kick. Between my chips and the food I used up most of the bottle. The woman working said the green salsa was made w/jalapeños, but I didn't taste any heat. They have a nice menu selection so I will be back. Maybe the chili rellenos diner next time read more

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Recently I ordered a taco dinner to go from Taqueria La Fogata, located in what looks like a little house on Montrose and one block east of Pulaski. I've passed this place many a time because it always looked dead from the outside, but on this particular day there were several peeps dining in at the window counters. They also have some outdoor tables, but it always seems too hot or too cold to dine al fresco on the Northwest Side. My meal was served to me with minimal wait time. I opted for chorizo as the taco filling, and the three tacos were generously portioned with chorizo, plus cilantro and onion. Often chorizo is greasy but very flavorful. The chorizo chunks in these tacos were not greasy, but needed a lot of help from the salsa to add some flavor. The taco dinner came with rice and beans, both a bit better than average. So this was a good and filling taco meal, though not the most memorable tacos in the 'hood. read more

Taqueria La Fogata - a sign for a restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Order at the counter, pay, they'll bring you chips & 2 salsas, then your food. The lengua was surprisingly flavorless, but perfectly tender. The steak/chorizo taco was really salty & greasier than I'm used to. The chipotle salsa is spicy, bursting with heat and flavor. The tomatillo sauce, bland. The onions on the tacos were also bland. $6.35 for 2 tacos & free chips. Only bottled water and sugary drinks. Tortillas a bit thick. I really hope these aren't the only tacos I get on my visit to Chicago. :( read more

Taqueria La Fogata - Lengua & especial, $6.35 incl tax - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

100% the best al pastor anything I've had in my life. It's juicy and full of pineapple with generous cilantro and onion--and delicious green sauce! I've gotten the pollo (dry), asada (eh, but my bf loves it), and piña coladas (non-alcoholic, but great once you add your own at home!). The service is suuuuuper slow though, and not very personable in any language. Not rude, but we've gotten food there 2-6 times a month (we didn't have a kitchen for awhile! don't judge!) for the last five months, and there is zero recognition or friendliness. Not rude though. It also takes forever for them to get food ready. read more

Taqueria La Fogata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Picked up the chorizo con juevos breakfast. Definitely hit the spot and had leftovers. Meal less than $10 and ready on time! read more

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I really love this place, it never disappoints. The food is great and the service is fast.

Best Mexican on the Northwest Side, great staff and amazing food. If you need a new spot to try you wont be disappointed. Amazing

Authentic mexican food for my compas who are looking for authentic mexican food in that area. Had a burrito here and it was really good. Service was great, We ordered through phone and when we got there our order was ready. Hate waiting for food when im hungry so it was a plus when they had our food ready. Although its small, you never really see any authentic taco places that are huge so it adds to the nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional taqueria. read more

We ordered delivery from here tonight via GrubHub. I got their shrimp salad. It was really good. Lots of well seasoned shrimp, orange slices, lime and avocado slices really perked it up. I will absolutely order it again ! My hubby had the 3 steak taco dinner. He liked it a lot. Said the rice and beans were really good as well. He also liked their horchata. I am looking forward to trying more menu items in the future. I think we have a winner folks ! read more

This great taco place has really helped to get us through the last year, and tonight the delivery was especially choice. The tacos were piping hot, And just incredibly fresh and good. The Bistec taco was the most delightfully tender cuts of beef you could ask for, and the chorizo was especially tasty and fresh. read more

We live close by, and this is one of me and my boyfriends favorite spots! We order here almost every week!! My favs are the enchiladas verdes, the carne asada, and the best is the nachos!! They load on the guacamole and other toppings!! Always enough to share. Plus the horchata is read more

I have been a frequent and a local customer for many years. I have ordered enchiladas and was given salsa with it. I asked the lady if she could give me a handful amount of chips ... like literally a total 5 of them just for the taste with salsa and she declined. She urged me to buy a whole bag which I know most would end up in a garbage. She sounded very condescending and rude. I tried reasoning with her if I were to stay and eat I'd be given the chips for free but since it's a pick up order I needed to pay. She would not budge on a chips and hence I refused the whole order all together which she happily returned the money and dumped the enchilada dish in a garbage or recycled...before giving me 5 chips. I spoke with an owner who ensured me he would make it right by me. When I got there it was like talking to a wall... and told me I came 1 day too late. I'd never again support this greedy business again who treats his loyal customers this way... I spent roughly $300 a month on this place usually on orders that come with chips... What a surprise that was... The girl was so argumentative and the owners not addressing the issue besides his promise made them lose my business forever. read more

Good tacos, but they are pricing this place like they're in River North. $11.50 for three carne asada tacos and a Topo Chico? No bueno. That said, it's not a bad deal if you eat in because they'll give you chips and salsa with your order. The manager/owner is a nice lady. read more

I live in the neighborhood and this is my favorite to go Mexican place! The food is fresh and always great portions! Staff is friendly and the place is always very clean. My favorite dish is the steak nachos! They load them up with tons of cheese and meat, beans and fresh guacamole and sour cream! They are so good!! Another favorite is the taco dinner. Tacos are stuffed full with meat and very generous on the toppings with very flavorful rice and beans on the side. I If your looking for a good taco take out this is your place! Not really any seating inside it is for sure more of a Togo place. read more

So this place is a constant "Dr. Jeckyl/Mr. Hyde" Mexican joint every time I come here. I'm a huge fan of al pastor tacos, and this place either has the best in the city, made fresh right in front of you with flavor, savoriness, and spice in a large portion that fills you up in a good, satisfying way. Other times its straight from the freezer; where it tastes tough, bland and you regret the decision to go there in the first place. I've had more experiences with the former, and today was the same. Need more red salsa, but that's a very minor detail, as the tacos are just perfect on their own with a squeeze of lime. Kudos. Will be back. read more

Omg the food tastes so fresh and homemade. I swear the enchiladas verdas are the bomb! My mom ate all of the rest I didn't finish! I was so mad!!!! Now I gotta order some more! The rice that comes with the enchiladas were so tasty and amazing! I love the green sauce that comes with it- omg it's so amazing! I love love love they're steak tacos with cilantro and onion- they are out of this world!!!! read more

Taqueria La Fogata - Enchilada dinner - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Ordered A Burrito Suizo With Carne Asada Dinner $10.95 Very Very Good And Food Was Nice And Hot I'll Definitely Be Back! Also Great Service read more

Taqueria La Fogata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've only ordered delivery from here, always comes on time or early and the food is fresh and delicious. Love the 3 taco dinner and their guac is the best I've ever tasted for a delivery order. The portion is pretty good too. This is my go to for Mexican delivery. read more

Taqueria La Fogata - steak taco meal with refried beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Best tacos in the Chicagoland area. Edgar and family have been taking care of us and never disappoint. You have to try this place as you will never forget it. Delicious. read more

Everything was delicious! We had the carne asada burrito and steak nachos. Their green sauce is yummy too. read more

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Good solid tasting food. Nothing spectacular or bad to critique. This is definitely a take out or delivery location. During the cold months they only have a few stools for the table along the windows. I do know once the weather gets better they will have outside seating (this used to be a hot dog place, and I can see they still have the same furniture from previous owners). Considering the amount of Mexican restaurants in the area, not sure I'll be back unless I'm passing right by. Only because it's nothing special that would put me out of my way to get tacos from this place. read more

The food is good you get really large portions for your money. I tried the steak burrito dinner it was delicious. The restaurant was kind of small but it's nice and clean. There is no parking I had to drive around to find a spot. read more

Taqueria La Fogata - I already ate half of this burrito already you get some much fun when you buy the burrito dinner. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Small business, come support them! First thing I noticed was how clean the kitchen is, Lady cooks cook cleaner for sure! I had a chicken burrito with everything. Chicken was fresh and tasty, very good burrito. Both the red and green salsas were delicious. Very clean restaurant, good service. I'll be back. read more

Very small and unassuming place, more of a takeout place , not so much a dine in kinda place. There's only 10 stools to eat if you dine in. They're very friendly and very accommodating, and the food was so so. read more

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Great small place, on Montrose Ave near Pulaski rd, the two ladies working there,they were really nice persons,the atmosphere was wonderful and the food was very very good, I have the shrimp ceviche it was so yummy I was really surprised, this is my first time there and it will not be the last, they have a lot of different plate of food, I definitely will try something new next time,everything looks yummy. read more

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Wow the food is great!! Mmmm...... I had the burrito and was amazing. The girl on the cashier is amazing super nice and super friendly. I think her name was bety read more

Taqueria La Fogata - Steak burrito - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Whoa. $9 plus burrito with no meat plus service charge for no $10 minimum on card. Literally one slim slice of avocado on the whole thing. I had to search for it. In the end I would have been happy if the meal tasted good but it was very below average. Maybe it's just because it's hard to dress up a burrito with just lettuce rice, beans and a hidden slice of advo . The fact that I was so hungry should have made anything taste better but I was so disappointed by the less than average taste of my meal. Just as disappointing was the value. I don't mind paying whatever; just give me Oh well. That's why we have reviews. read more

Pretty awesome, very authentic Mexican. A bit greasy, but great taste (besides, I'm underweight, who's counting calories? :) ) The red salsa is spicier and tastier then the green. Gogogo! read more

This family-owned establishment makes tacos the way I used to eat them growing up. Tortillas de maiz, carne asada, cibolla, cilantro y salsa. That's it. And they're delicious! The tortas are big enough for 2, if you're not that hungry, and the señoras cooking remind me of my tias. So they deserve a great deal of respect. There is cozy outdoor seating and upgraded bar seating inside for a quick taco. Enjoy amigos! read more

This place use to be good. But now they are over charging .55 for a small half way filled salsa. The torta use to be big and filled with meat now all you get is all bread . Not sure what happened but won't be going there anymore :( read more

Today was the 3rd time my boyfriend and I have ordered food from here. We ordered online so we wouldn't have to wait there for 30 mins for our food to go. Their food is very good. But we made specific orders of no sour cream or cheese on the food as my guy cannot eat that. Sure enough, we get home and there is both on the food. We called to tell them, and they hung up on both of us for a total of 8 times. To me, even though the food has been good in past, is disrespectful and unprofessional. And finally the manager called me back and offered us to come back for a new order. Sorry, home from a long day at work and not leaving home. Delivery? No thanks. They said they will credit my money. We will see. read more

I've only tasted the tacos so far, but from that selection alone, I will definitely be coming back! The location is clean, people are friendly, and of course, food is delicious! Just enough amount of cilantro and onions to balance out the meat. read more