I thought to myself, I haven't had suadero tacos in a long time so it was time to try Taqueria Tayahua. It's a specific taco meat cut common mostly in CDMX and hard to find elsewhere, and I was happy to taste those flavors again, though sadly not at CDMX prices. They also have some truly Mexican items - nopal, huiltlacoche, flor de calabaza, huaraches, guisado, chile relleno, and so on. I'm talking about stuff you usually find in a mercado in Mexico. Great place to try real Mexico City flavors if you're feeling nostalgic or never tried before. Wasn't too busy either that night. read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Tacos - suadero, Tayahua, chorizo - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've found my favorite taco place! I ordered the Al pastor and lengua tacos. It was so tender and juicy. There are tables to dine in the front and back area. I came here with a friend for lunch and service was quick. You can order at the front or they'll take your order when you're seated. You'll pay at the front when you're done. read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Al Pastor Taco, Lengua Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

A very cute local gem in Chicago that's all cozy and comfort! The staff is friendly and you can order at the counter and sit in the back or they can take your order. I got the Valentine's Day special which was a Corazope - a pink and heart shaped sope which was so good! I also got a cabeza taco which was delicious. The meat was juicy and tender and the tortilla light but sturdy. The salsas gave good flavor but neither much heat. Would come back! read more

First time here and everything was amazing! We started with guacamole and chips and it was delicious. I ordered 1 Carne Asada taco and 1 Al Pastor taco for my entree. My very first bite was filled with flavor! Both were really good and filled with meat. I would have ordered another one if I wasn't so full already. Service was great as well. I can't wait to go back! read more

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Food, Service and ambiance were perfect! Try the steak tacos Tayahua. If you love spicy - this is the place to go!! We had the carne asada burrito, al pastor torta and two of the Tayahua steak tacos. Recommended!!! read more

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Delicious tacos! My sibling and I ordered these tacos - carne asada - al pastor - lengua - suadero - tripa (extra crispy) All of them were really good. They were very fresh, tender, and flavorful. I would definitely go back for the Al pastor! Service was excellent too. Everyone was very kind and welcoming. The only thing that bothered us was the price of some of the tacos. I think the lengua and tripas tacos were $5 each. I would go back when I'm in the area though! read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Suadero, lengua, tripas, carne asada, and al pastor tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

If you haven't been here boy are you missing some of the best Mexican food in Chicgao. Argue with a wall. Food prepared to perfection. Service impeccable. Only problem is I don't live close enough to them. read more

Myyyy myyy myyyy myyy myyy myyy! Deliciousssss!! This little gem was trending here on Yelp a couple of months ago and I decided to stop by!! Last month...So glad that I did! My mom and I got steak tacos. Two on flour (for me) 1 on corn (for her) taco comes standard with cilantro and onion. We asked for lettuce, tomato, sour cream, avocado, which were extras, a medium sized rice, medium sized beans, a medium horchata and a squirt! The total was about $48. Everything was amazing! The steak meat was cut in small pieces and seasoned to perfection. The rice was seasoned well. The beans were the perfect consistency of velvety goodness. The horchata was great too. Not too sweet but next time I will tell them light ice. Don't forget the green and red salsas! Both are delicious! The green one has a kick and it heavenly, the red sauce is like a blended pico! I highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Authentic tacos! Got takeout from here, but the restaurant does have seating and it's cute inside. It didn't take too long to get my tacos after ordering. I got 3 tacos, all with cilantro and onions, and here's my ranking. 1. Al Pastor: 10/10 - SO flavorful, slightly sweet, well spiced. The pork is so tender. Definitely a must. 2. Carne Asada: 8/10 - Pretty good! The meat was rich and fatty, but besides that, not much other flavor. The salsa verde the tacos came with was a good addition though, and had a nice kick. 3. Chicken: 6.5/10 - Not bad, just not great. The chicken isn't dry or anything, but adding your own salsa definitely carries the flavor. read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Top to bottom: Pollo Taco, Carne Asada Taco, Al Pastor Taco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What can I say? It's delicious, it's homey and handmade tortillas!!! Gf had the taco dinner and wow meat is seasoned well. I had the beef with chile de arbol it brought me back memories of my mom's homemade cooking. Definitely recommend. Oh also the agua Fresca hibiscus is good! Service is great! read more

Stopped in for a torta before a baseball game. The place was very clean. Traditional Mexican menu. The torta was delicious on the softest bread. We ordered chicken and asada (steak) and both were excellent and reasonably priced. The horchata was refreshing, flavorful and not overly sweet. So good. The service was friendly, prompt and everyone was attentive and welcoming. Will definitely be back! read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Chicken torta with horchata - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place had awesome food and the service was top notch. I'll definitely be returning for some great food.

Cute restaurant with friendly service, plenty of seating and delicious food! The Al pastor tacos were some of the best I've ever had! Carne asada were also fantastic read more

The chips are dark in color and soaked in grease. I tried to look past it, but the water she brought out was murky and clearly from the Tap. I opted for a different drink, and I decided to get chicken flautas. On the menu it was $11.50 and they were tiny and overcooked with bland rice and runny beans. I thought it was only $11.50 i decided to look past it but upon checkout, I was FORCED to pay $16.50 When confronted the server pointed to a small red warning That stated " we reserve the right to change price without notice" and I was told pay or they would call the police. Would never in life recommend this place. Do not come here unless you want low grade Mexican cuisine. I hope scamming out of $5.50 was worth it‍ read more

This was my first venture out into Chicago's Mexican Cuisine since moving here. A group of friends and I came together to check out the menu. This Taqueria was clean and tidy. We were sat at a large booth in the back corner and our server was there to take our drink order. My self and two others ordered large horchatas. Before the food even came out, we had reordered more horchata. Two more at our table ordered a horchata and before we left one guest ordered one for the road. The food was fresh and very affordable. read more

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This place is amazing! Full stop! The tacos encarbonados are my go-to! These tacos are so so so good! I don't eat tacos anywhere else and I work in Pilsen. It's a family owned business. The tortillas are made in-house. The margaritas are yum-tastic too! You have to try this place! read more

I came in on a Saturday afternoon craving tacos. Great service and amazing tacos! We tried asada and al pastor, the green salsa was our favorite. Thank you! read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Tacos al pastor - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We wanted to try a New Mexican spot in the area and SO glad we chose Taqueria Tayahua! The inside is nice, more like a nice Mexican restaurant than a casual taqueria, but the prices are not too high. Definitely recommend the tacos and other dishes over the burrito. The burrito was probably our least favorite thing there (not much flavor stood out). They give complimentary chips and salsa and the red salsa is sooo good!! The green salsa was too spicy for us. Service was attentive, and again prices were reasonable for portion sizes. The tacos were pretty big. read more

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This was definitely a great spot. From the moment I walked up I could smell the food. I was on a quest to find good tacos in Chicago and this place delivered. The pastor taco was so good! Their green salsa is also fire like probably top 5 best I've ever had. Additionally, I orders chicken tacos, steak, and a combo taco with steak, grilled onions, beans, and jalapeños. The service was amazing. 10/10 cannot wait to go back! read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Visiting Chicago for a few days with a friend and we wanted some good, authentic tacos. I read that the area we are in (Little Village/Pilsen) is known for great tacos. We found this small, cozy spot less than five minutes away. I ordered three chicken tacos with cilantro and onion, nothing crazy. However! These were some of the best tacos I have had in a while! The chicken was so flavorful and the taco was packed with meat. The green sauce was spicy and delicious. We came around 5 PM and it was surprisingly empty. I don't know how this place doesn't stay PACKED! A must try. read more

Taqueria Tayahua - outside entrance. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This is such an awesome place, it gets full marks from me. Excellent food, good service, and the selection on the menu is extensive enough to keep me coming back to try it all! Go here TODAY! read more

Delicious food and a great atmosphere. The restaurant has a unique vibe, and the dishes are creative and well-executed. I had a fantastic time and will be returning soon read more

On a busy street in little village, it doesn't get more authentic than this little restaurant serving up a full menu of Mexican favorites. Tayahua boxes with the best of them for street tacos in Chicago. The encarbanado taco, a fully loaded rib-eye taco with grilled onions and jalapeño was the star of the show as advertised. You do not want to skip on this too 40 taco to eat before you die according to thrillist. 6 tacos for about $30. Only knock is that the times of getting full off tacos for under $10 is so far gone! read more

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Funny note: There is a Taco Bell located across the street. The place doesn't look like much on the outside. Actually, it looks more like a tavern than a restaurant but the tacos from here are some of the best I've had in the City. Also, they recognized I wasn't a regular customer, so there were extra everything, like condiments, chips and salsa........Well, alot of salsa, but I was most surprised of the recognition of new patrons. So to say the staff was welcoming would be an understatement. The order wasn't ready when we arrived, although this isn't always a negative, the staff was very polite and patient. The wait was short and the food was fresh. I had the carne asada tacos. The meat was very tender and you can't go wrong with onions, cilantro and salsa.........Very authentic.....Very flavorful. Although this is quite a drive for tacos, the journey is worth it. See you soon. read more

Authentic Mexican food in a casual atmosphere. Friendly service, reasonable prices. Their red salsa is excellent if a little watery. We loved it. Recommended. read more

I recently came back to order and in the same week (shamelessly) went back. But I'm glad I did For take out (they were fast to take my order and decently quick for my order). I tried several tacos. I will say their tacos are still as good as the first time I went. In addition to the Asada, I had Al pastor, tacos encarbonados (you have to get two), all really great. I went back later in the week to dine in with a friend. She had a huarache sencillo and I had a burrito. Burritos are a good size and the sauce to pour on top is great. Staff is just as quick when you dine in as they are to take your order for take out. read more

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Doesn't look like much when you drive by on the busy street of Western, but you HAVE to stop in. Truly some or the best tacos, rated by "thrillist" if you are a foodie by nature it's worth the drive over. Handmade tortillas made fresh to order, this clean, quaint, authentic spot is of no competition to any of its kind. It stands alone in its own category of deliciousness. Don't forget to try the Huitlacoche, deemed the "Mexican truffle" served as a delicacy in Mexico for thousands of years! Salud! read more

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I Stumbled upon this place looking for a fast last minute meal. I seen the reviews and got excited. Overall the pastor was good. I got the specialty taco encarbonado( shaved ribeye, grilled onions, jalapeños w/ beans on a tortilla).. nothing too special at all. Probably wish I opted for regular ASADA. Also, was given an avocado salsa(thick and not spicy). Being on the edge of Pilsen and border of little village they'd definitely have to step their game up. Pastor 6.6 Asada 6.2 Specialty taco 5.3 Salsa 5.8 Overall 5.9 read more

Solid taco spot wedged wedged between Pilsen and Little Village. We came here to grab some food before heading over to the Chitown outdoor drive in movie theater. We were trying to go inside a different place, but they were closed for some reason (even though their online hours stated they were online). This place did the job, although I did find it to be a bit pricey. I'm from California and I feel like it's so much easier to find cheaper tacos in general. I know with inflation, prices have risen lately, but to spend like $30+ not including the tip for 10 tacos seemed a bit excessive to me. I can find $1.50 tacos back home that are tastier and won't break the bank when you have a late night taco craving. As for the salsa... I did like their salsa, and there was a variety too that they gave us. For Chicago, I'd rate this place a solid 4/5 and I'd definitely come back. Still on the hunt to find a "go-to" Al pastor taco place. Someone tell me where that is! read more

Delicious tacos. I hope to stop by another time and try something else on the menu or maybe dine in. We had chicken, steak and al pastor tacos. All were good but the chicken and al pastor were the best. The salsa verde is some of the best I've had. Thick and spicy so it doesn't make your taco shell fall apart. Easy street parking and good interaction with the staff for carry out. I'll definitely go there again when I'm in the area. read more

Had some late night tacos at this friendly spot. I had a skirt steak and a lomo taco. Fast, great flavors and reasonable prices. Cashier and cook were welcoming. read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Alright ya'll, the search for amazing tacos in Chicago ARE OVER. THIS PLACE IS FIRE. Preface: I'm from LA /SD and annoying about how authentic tacos taste. I have many favorites back in California but have yet to really find good ones in Chicago but wow this place is def in my Top 3 all time. Ambiance/service: Homey hole-in-the-wall feel that made eating my food warm my soul that much more. Service is great and everyone is so nice! Ronaldo who was great, was there to answer all our questions, order our food, and make our tacos. 1. Carne Asada Tacos - This is the first carne asada taco in Chicago I've had that are just the right amount of fat, meat tender with a slight crisp, and flavorful without being salty!! I'm a big salsa/sauce person and I didn't need any for this, just lime juice. Bomb - must try. 2. Al pastor Tacos - Wow so flavorful without being too salty, fatty, or too spicy. This one is a DEF TRY. 3. Lengua Tacos - If you like lengua, the meat is not gamey but is tender without being too chewy or fatty. 4. Taco Encarbonado (what they are known for) - I personally didn't like these as much. The flavor is great with the onion and thin layer of beans but I'd actually recommend the carne asada over these! 5. Pozole Verde - FIRE. Seriously. It was served piping hot which made me that much more satisfied. It was flavorful without being salty. The meat was tender and the hominy was perfectly cooked. Add some lime and the flavor was on point. I do wish it was a little spicy because a kick may have made it even better! 6. Homemade horchata - you can tell they made it themselves, it was sweet but with a distinct rice taste. Def try if you have a sweet tooth (even though I don't like sweet drinks I still enjoyed it very much). I would've liked more cinnamon but that's just a personal preference! Side note; I didn't feel heavy after eating this food. It was not overly oily or salty which made it sit in my stomach well. Conclusion: STOP BY. You won't be disappointed! read more

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I wish I could give it more stars because all the other experiences sounded great but I didn't get that stellar service. My friend and I decided to try this place out for dinner. We met here and were welcomed with a smile. We sat ourselves and then got our menus and our chips and salsas. We ordered drinks, a water and an horchata. By the time we got our drinks we had already finished the chips, and they didn't bring out the horchata until reminded that that is what I had ordered. My friend is a vegetarian so they had some questions about options, because there were many options for them. The server was great in answering the questions. When the food came out, it looked great, but both my plate (the pechuga plate) and their tacos were too salty. There weren't too many people when we went so we were confused as to why the server didn't check in on us after the food was delivered. We had to go up to pay for the bill after waiting for our serve to come back. I am intrigued by their tacos envenenados so might come back to try those out, but wanted to share this experience. read more

I am disappointed and dissatisfied with the menu pricing and the small print on the menus itself for the food at this restaurant. They cashier rang up a food it was the carne en su jugo it is listed on the menu for $12.50 and the cashier rang it up for $18.75. I asked the cashier to ask the owner to honor the menu price and she proceeded to show me some fine print. Buyer beware she gave me an excuse that they were redoing menus. Well today 5/26/2023. Let's see when that happens. Ask for pricing before you pay. The food is mediocre at best! FYI I have never left a bad review compelled to because. In this economy every penny spent counts. It's heartbreaking that this business is not informing there customers before they swipe of the menu that they have available having incorrect pricing! read more

Taqueria Tayahua - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I didn't hate this place, but was definitely not blown away either. Given the previous reviews, I had much higher expectations. We got a bunch of tacos (10) as well as a chile relleno burrito and a gordita. The tacos were...okay. As was the gordita. But pretty bland, other than the chorizo taco, which was pretty good. The chile relleno taco, and the burrito were terribly bland - no flavor and no spice, but plenty of grease. We actually threw away most of the burrito, it was that bad. The staff was friendly. The service was very, very slow - we ordered over the phone and were told 15 minutes. We arrived after 15 minutes and the food wasn't ready and it took another 15 minutes of us standing around and waiting. All that despite us being the only customers. Given the quality of other Mexican food in the area, also with better service, I do not plan to return to Tayahua. I'd advise you to look elsewhere. read more

Great authentic food. Great comfortable atmosphere. Staff is extremely friendly. Great mixed drinks nice selection of Mexican beer.

Delicious lengua and nice environment for lunch. Workers are v pleasant to complement the delicious food. Very much recommend this spot

The place has a nice atmosphere. Very comfortable and not noisy. I think the staff are very friendly and welcoming. The tacos (steak) were okay. I've had better and they only come with cilantro and onion. Might give them another try though. I'll order a Torta. read more

Steak tacos add cheese! 5 stars best authentic tacos in the city! Service great! Ambience is cozy!

So so so good! I had a gordita and my partner had the tacos. We both had asada. Flavorful and the salsas were so delicious. The best quesadilla de flor de calabaza I've had in pilsen is from here. Forgot to take pictures unfortunately but i highly recommend read more