I have been curious about this Atotonilco since it opened and finally was able to go there in person (usually my husband carries out) this Saturday. The place was very clean. It wasn't crowded at all. The servers and the waitresses were very friendly and helpful. We have two young children that we take everywhere we go so I'm always looking for a family friendly place to eat. We dragged in our red wagon and I thought we would at least get the "look" but they understood and were very welcoming. I love that. The tacos were delicious. I tend to stay away from most places because I just cannot eat any grizzle in my taco. I Can't do it!!! These tacos de carna asada had absolutely no grizzle, rest assured. The rice was delicious. My husband ordered an al pastor torts and could not stop raving about it. I'm glad they are so close to us! CASH ONLY....I keep forgetting this. read more

Well executed standard tacos. No verde salsa- wtf? No chips and salsa - wtf? No cilantro on the tacos wtf? Otherwise very good. Just wondering what the owners are thinking???? Your a taco joint, cilantro is a must man. read more

Damn you Atotonilco! Damn you for being so tasty! Though not the original on 26th Street, this one is closest to me and usually hits the spot after a night of drinking. Service is friendly, but most importantly FAST. Sometimes I wonder how the servers catch someone new come in. But when they do, they put in your order in their tablet, and literally less than 5 minutes later, your food comes out fresh and hot. Their tacos and tortas are FIYAH. And I'm a fan of their horchata and licuados (shakes). My only gripe is that they're cash only. read more

The best taco place in the Pilsen area. Pilsen is known for carnitas but they finally get a good taco establishment! The Steak has a good flavor and they make the best licuados aka milkshakes! They are really known for the alpastor tacos. Just meat and tortilla with the flavorful hot sauce. Do you're self a favor the next time you are in the Pilsen area with cash & craving a good taco or torta stop in at Atotonilco you won't be disappointed! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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So-so tacos here. I like my al pastor spicy, tangy, and tender, and this was none of those. Don't get me wrong, I still ate it, but I've had better. The juice is delicious! I can't believe they don't have chips here, though. WHY?! The worst part is, our server was just so rude. He was hostile and very short with us the entire time. It's ok to smile at your customers! read more

My favorite taco meat is al pastor and it has to be the rotisserie type. I don't play that flat top grill version without the good ol' fashioned spinning blob of meat. As a disclaimer, I am comparing this place to Tacos El Gordo from Mexico, California, and Nevada (as far as I know of) so maybe I am a little biased. The tacos don't come with anything except for the meat. Surprised to see no sauce and no green whatsoever, although you can ask for onions and cilantro. More importantly though, the meat was a little tough and marinade didn't seem like it soaked in all the way. Other thing I ordered was the menudo. Again, I came in around 10PM so maybe that explains why the tripe seemed overcooked and not fresh. The broth though was under seasoned and not as tasty as I have had from other locations. The fish tacos on the other hand are actually pretty decent. Comes with it's own array of sauces and lettuce unlike other tacos at this location and is quite tasty. Keep in mind though its deep fried so might play into why its good. Overall, I haven't found many Mexican joints that compare to California and I had high hopes for this place. The search continues. read more

This is one of my favorite taco and torta spots!! The tacos are all $3 and very generously sized! I love the Atotonilco and al pastor ones!! The meats are so tender, juicy, and flavorful! My husband loves the barbacoa torta, which comes with a very generous amount of avocado! I also get their horchata, which is not as cinnamon-y as I like but it's still good! The service is also super fast. read more

tacos are sooo goood. nothing fancy - they're perfect & classic; meat + cilantro + onion. don't come here expecting sit down service. this is a grab and go type of place. read more

I came here thinking it was going to taste just like the one in 26 street. Can't even compare. If you want the real experience and have the time go to the one on 26 street read more

Yes! I went there after a concert last night and got some tacos and a torta to go. Both were great! I got the beef and pork and added guacamole - delicious! read more

Worst tacos ever and very pricy!! My pastor tacos are 10 times better than theirs!. I wouldn't mind the price if the food was good, but flavorless expensive food I definitely don't recommend it. read more

It is the legend! Brand spankin' new. Quality control in effect. The young gentleman who served me most warmly said I ordered the three best tacos: al pastor (natch), birria (here daily), and Atotonilco (house specialty). Pastor less toothsome than La Villita; the other two we first-time tryouts and failed to disappoint. It is already clear, despite the profundity of taquerias in the immediate vicinity, that this place is going to honor a fine tradition within the chain and succeed beyond what one could reasonably expect in this neighborhood overflowing with exceptional cuisine. As I told the young gentleman, I am so happy this joint is here. ¡Saludate! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tacos are good. OPEN LATE! Cash only. Ample amount of seating. This is not my GO-TO spot but I do frequent enough as secondary. Nothing crazy or spectacular. There is a lot of hype for their tacos. read more

So damn good. Been on a taco quest around Chicago for the last few months, and this is my first post and Chicago tacos. 'nuff said. The pastor is top notch. The house steak taco Atotonilco is really good -- crema and tomato is something a little different. read more

Food was great! Cooks are fast !!Service was great except the cashier which seemed annoyed by us . But it's CASH ONLY! That is so frustrating being we don't carry cash and now days people don't carry cash not only us! We go to the atm and it's an atm own by the restaurant!! It makes no sense . read more

This is more my style than the trendy tacos found in other parts of Chicago. This felt like the real deal to me. I went with my friend and her boyfriend, who is Mexican and fluent and Spanish. We let him do all the ordering. Fish tacos with fresh lime: delicious. We'll be going back. Cash only. read more

Really terrific tacos, nice & fresh prepared very well and served hot but may be lacking some salsa kick? They don't do chips and salsa here which I'm cool with, but I think I'll still keep searching for Chicago's best taco. It was hard to tell the difference between Carne Asada and my Al Pastor which should be a no brainer. Excellent juice and the place was super clean. I'll go back and give it another try. read more

Best Barbacoa torta everrrrrrrr. They only accept cash and are open late. My go-to torta spot in Pilsen. read more

Goodness knows I'm one of those white folks that can't properly pronounce the name of this place, but that didn't stop me from my taco quest. I had a late lunch here on Saturday afternoon. First off, CASH ONLY, but there is an ATM inside. You can seat yourself anywhere available. The menu is posted in several places along the walls. Your choices are tacos or tortas. No burritos, no quesadillas, no enchiladas, no rice and beans, no entrees. Tacos, or tortas. Easy enough then to decide what you want. I tried the al pastor, the goat, and the atotonilco special. The special comes with steak, onion, and tomato, and was tender and flavorful. Both the goat and the al pastor are served in a slightly spicy red sauce, and tender meat chunks. Honestly I could not tell which was the goat and which was the pastor, which I guess was ok flavor wise, but I like to be able to distinguish what I'm eating typically, especially with a goat taco that is less common among the neighborhood taquerias. They also have milkshakes, which I did not try on this visit, but come in several fruit flavors like melon, banana, canteloupe, etc. Service was quick and efficient, place was clean, prices were decent. Nothing outstanding or terrible either way. read more

Steak tacos are amazing! Good cut. Al Pastor was very good too -- they actually have the gyro machine. Goat taco was just okay at best

Great I love it! I'm used to going to the 26th at location but it's great and convenient that there's actually a closer location. Place is very clean and updated. It kind of sucks that they accept cash only but that's not a deal-breaker and I knew that going into the restaurant. Nonetheless tacos and service are really good which is why I went read more

This place has some of the most authentic and delicious tacos you can get. Get the carne asada taco with cilantro and onion for sure! Add a bit of the pickled carrots they give and you've got yourself a treat. Their fresh squeezed juices are also so refreshing. Really cheap and late night spot if you're looking for a group friendly restaurant that won't break the bank. read more

Simply the best tacos on the planet! I grew up in Little Village only 2 blocks away and moved away 30 years ago. Every time I'm in town I have to make a stop at Atotonilco on 26th street. There is no place better for al pastor and carne asada tacos anywhere and I've been all over the world. Well worth it. read more

I'm from michigan and went to chicago on a weekend trip and was craving tacos so i found this place and OMG! Some of the best tacos I've tried so far. My favorite were the al pastor and chicken tacos! Also, they're not greedy with their meat lol ...I'll definitely come again! the tacos here in Mexican town Detroit aint got nothing on these lol the only Con was the price.. 4$ a taco is a little bit ridiculous but oh well so worth it read more

Love this place. Menu is really simple, so you know whatever they serve you is going to be fresh and delicious. Highly recommend you get a torta. read more

Excellent spot for tacos, tortas and Horchata. I had the carne asada and the barbacoa tacos both were awesome and the Horchata had the right amount of cinnamon, sugar and milk which was not diluted too much like some other places. Hole in the wall that only accepts cash, but delicious and satisfying! read more

AL PASTOR! AL PASTOR! AL PASTOR! Make sure you get the Al Pastor with anything you order. It's the best in Pilsen that I've tried. I ordered one al pastor quesadilla and one carne asada quesadilla, and the Al Pastor was out of this world. As I was waiting for my food, I saw the tortas come out and they looked delicious, I will be getting that next time I come. A lot of the time when I go to Mexican restaurants, workers are normally short with me because I don't speak Spanish and they aren't fluent in English, so I won't ask many questions and will just order. But the lady at the register spoke GREAT English, was VERY nice, and answered all my questions! Thanks nice Lady! read more

Tacos ricos, rapidos, y baratos. No frills is what makes it so good and cheap. The tacos atotonilcos are some of the best carne asada I've had in the city. Cash only! read more

I worked across the street from this place for 4 months. It was like I was carbing up for a marathon every day of my life. Note: I will never run a marathon. Quick service, very friendly staff. Open basically all the time. The tacos are decent. I don't know if they blow my mind, but they're cheap and they get the job done. I like that they offer avocado tacos and don't skimp on the avocado. They also have egg tacos, so you could even pass this off as breakfast. Genius, guys. read more

Yes! Closest thing to authentic that we could find! Living in So. Cal for so many years had us spoiled. The food is fantastic here. I believe it's cash only. They also have a small parking lot on the North side of the building! The food comes out fast. Most of the tacos are fantastic. Service is great and the restaurant is always clean. One of our favorite spots for good tacos. read more

Best freaking Tacos in Chicago! Al-Pastor are my favorite, but Birria, and Asada are up there too. I've never had Burritos or Tortas here, so my review is just based on the Tacos. Simply great. I live in Skokie and I make the trek to this place as often as I can. Quick Note: Besides this location, I've only been to one of their other locations and the Tacos where not the same. I give that location 3 stars. Go to this location! Oh Yeah!! I'm Mexican, so you know this review is legit. read more

Food was very bland and the server was not attentive. The steak had no taste and the food was lukewarm. I will not return.

So excited to see Atotonilco in Pilsen. They just opened. So far great and friendly service. No-nonsense menu. Mainly tacos or tortas. The tacos de "carne asada"have become my new favorite in town. The "al pastor" are fantastic too. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Have placed a couple of pickup orders here. Both times the food was incredible. My order was ready for pickup in under 5 minutes. The Al Pastor Tortas are amazing. A perfect blend of sweet, spicy from the meat and salsa. Then, you get creamy relief from avocado. Truly delicious. Can't wait to try more items on their menu, but I'm hooked on the Al Pastor. The staff is friendly and the service was great. read more

Took my little cousins here for lunch after visiting the Mexican Art Museum. Great service, great food.

Great tortas de milanesa. Ask for the Atotonilco taco special. Claudia de owner is on hand. Free Parking is a big plus. I highly recommend. The best taqueria in Pilsen. read more

Sadly disappointed. I was anticipating really good mouth watering tacos, and instead picked at them in hopes that the next bite might magically get better. Glad I tried it, but I won't go back. read more

We were fans of Nuevo Leon, but after several unhappy visits, we decided to try this place. The atmosphere was good, the restaurant was extremely clean and the food was delicious! This was some of the best authentic Mexican food we have had in quite some time. Their service was excellent as well. And the prices they charge for the quality of their food cannot be beat. I wish we lived closer, it is worth the drive though! read more

I've since left the neighborhood and have moved to Cali but when I think about things that I miss from Chicago; Taqueria Atotonilco makes the list. After a long days work and a no desire to cook I would make this a priority on my way home at LEAST once a week. Bring cash! read more

These tacos aren't worth the money. Almost 3 dollars for 10 pieces of low quality steak meat. I could buy a pound of meat for 5ish dollars and make some better myself and I'm not a good cook lol read more