A Pilsen hidden gem that my cousin seriously didn't want to tell me about because she knew I would spread the word on yelp. This place is SO GOOD. As soon as you order, the food is out in two minutes flat. I was completely shocked. Tacos are all $3 and come packed with meat. They crisp up their tortillas (just like they do in Mexico), which is my absolute favorite. I'm seriously salivating just typing this. You can order them with lettuce and tomatoes, or obviously the better option, cebolla y aguacate. It is cash only with an ATM inside. 100% worth the stop. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Carne asada tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I used to love this place but for some reason when I ate there last week, their tacos were not as good as they used to be. If I remember correctly it was default for their tacos to have only onions and cilantro on it; I never had to ask for it that way. I didn't ask this time and they put lettuce and tomato in them. The horchata also tasted too sugary and not cohesive enough because I can taste the sugar grains in the drink. The meat, however, tasted delicious; I'm glad this was one thing that worked for me. Since this restaurant used to be my favorite place to get tacos, I'll give them another chance and this time I'll ask for onions and cilantro. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Best tacos ever the Carne Asada is really good !! My mom always takes me there and the servers are really kind

Absolutely great food Fresh waters highly recommend: horchata dine-in seating & take-out La comida esta buenisima aguas frescas, les recomiendo la horchata read more

If I'm in the neighborhood, this is my go-to taqueria. I wish they had some locations up North since I have yet to try anything as good as these in the Northside. Their asada is so flavorful and made to order. When you walk in, you can see the cooks cooking and cutting up the meat. My usual is an asada taco but their chicken and chorizo are also very flavorful. They have a variety to choose from along with the best tortas and horchata. They added rice pudding to their menu which is a nice treat. They only take cash so be prepared to bring some. You may complain about their $4 tacos but trust me, they are so worth it. read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - a menu on the wall - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I want to move inside of the restaurant so that I can get their tacos on demand. I don't mind sleeping on the floor. Im almost positive that they won't allow it though. I first came here a few years ago. While driving down the street, my stomach rumbled and I looked to my left - there was McDonald's. I looked to my right - and there was this Mexican place with a name that seemed longer than most. I checked Yelp and said hey, what could possibly go wrong with tacos in Pilsen? Walked inside and ordered two chicken tacos....... and at that moment, this became one of my FAVORITE taco joints in the city. They keep the taco toppings simple and authentic, as they should be and EVERYTHING is seasoned WELL! No credit cards are accepted but there is an ATM in the front for those of us who still need to grab cash. There's tons of seating and even a few items (tortillas, sauces, etc) that you can purchase in the front.... right next to where you pay andddddd where THEY MAKE MILKSHAKES! I had a banana one. Cinnamon sprinkled on top. A piece of licuado heaven *swoon*. I wonder could I hide in the bathroom and stay there. read more

The place is very good as is the food but the person who served us is disgusting!! She complained to us for not taking her number when she never gave it to us, and the facial expressions she made were not appropriate. In conclusion, if you don't even like your job, quit. Don't ruin other people's dinner... what a disgusting atmosphere. read more

Cash only which is annoying, but the food is great and cheap, and the service is fast. They mostly serve tacos and tortas. Tacos are four bucks a pop and come in the standard options (e.g. carne asada, al pastor, barbacoa). I got those three and enjoyed them a lot. I also got an horchata, which came in handy when i put a little too much salsa on the al pastor taco. Great late night bite! read more

This rating is solely based on this company's level of greed. $4/TACO (looking at $12 for 3 tacos... no drink)??? Seriously! Almost $9 for mediocre tortas?? I know times are rough and prices have gone up. But these are the times when tacos are supposed to shine bc they are affordable. You can find a way better torta else where and you can also go down a few blocks to El Milagro for their steak dinner ($7.75) which hasn't raised it's prices that drastically. For $25 you can get 1/2 kilo of steak at Caton with beans, nopales, grilled onions, grilled chiles and tortillas. read more

I tried this place as a recommendation from someone. I was torn between 3 stars and 4 stars but went with 4. I ordered two steak tacos and one chicken taco. The first steak I had was amazing and so was the chicken. Like, very, very good. Then for whatever reason, the second steak taco was not good. It tasted like there was a bunch of burnt pieces and hard pieces. Kinda gross. Also, sidenotes: the tacos come with just meat so any toppings are extra (it added up VERY quickly for me - adding cheese and avocado added $5 to my bill). Lastly, they do not have chips and salsa. They do bring you a bottle of salsa for your meal though. I personally only ate in for the chips and salsa so it was disappointing for me! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - One chicken, two steak. Cheese and avocado are extra. - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came here just for the birria tacos with the sauce (don't leave without it) and it was exceptional. Cash only some come prepared. I'll definitely be back! read more

Overall: Cheap, delicious, and fast. What more can you ask for? Best $5 spent in a long time. The good: Strolled in late on a Fri night and to my surprise, it was an amazing decision. Everything is super cheap and from the first bit of my torta, I was blown away. The carne asada was seasoned and cooked perfectly, and the blend of the salsa verde and toppings were amazing. I took mine to go, but it is a huge place with lots of seating. It was super quick and still hot and ready to eat. The not-so-good: Cash only. Atmosphere: 8/10 Service: 9/10 Food: 10/10 read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Carne asada torta. Best 5 bucks ever spent - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great food. Cash only, cashier gave back my change when I over paid. Shows me that they have integrity as well.

Rosa J. has had enough with the "north-side" Chicago inflations on tacos, tortas, and menudo. Therefore, she and hubby voyaged down to the south side. Taqueria Atotonilco was bookmarked based on a Pilsen co-worker's recommendation. This place is very ideal for a quick lunch, snack, or dinner. Cash is the only acceptable form of payment. However, an ATM, with a sub-charge of $2.50, is available if your cash has been unjustifiably taken by the CTA Ventra machine. I would like to introduce you "Taqueria Atotonilco" in a PowerPoint format: Slide #1: menu It's simple. Tacos and tortas are the main staples, with menudo (fines de semana). Grande-sized menudo costs $6.50 (as of 09/20/2015). Most tacos cost around $2.50; most tortas cost approximately $5.00. Horchata, Jamaica, and jugos are also available. Slide #2: speed of service It's fast for both dine-in and take-out orders. My bowl of grande menudo was delivered to our table within three (3) minutes, so was hubby's torta de aguacate. Slide #3: pros - delicious complimentary pickled veggies - affordable ($15 and some change for both of us) - clean facility and comfortable atmosphere - free parking for customers in their lot adjacent to the taqueria - accessible via CTA bus #60 (Blue Island/ 26th. St.) Slide #4: cons - cash only (doesn't bother us) I know there are other locations of Taqueria Atotonilco in the city and suburbs. My experience with this Pilsen location was very positive. read more

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Nearly every Monday night, my friend and I will take a trip down to Atotonilco for some amazingly cheap and delicious Mexican food in the heart of Pilsen. Driving over from UIC with some necessary cash in our hands, we come and grab tacos, tortas, and horchatas on the go. The design and layout is simple. You walk in, order your meal at a counter, and dine in or out. Tacos here are $2.75 while tortas are $5. My favorite order so far has been their Milanesa torta. Now I love my street tortas from LA and Mexico, so how does Atotonilco compare to those spots? Pretty damn high! My torta had a crispy slab of milanesa with plenty of avocado, shredded lettuce, onions, and salsa. I loved every bite of this and can't wait to come back for more! The service here is very friendly and understanding too. One time, they accidentally skipped over my friend's order, but were kind enough to add in an extra taco as an apology. They're the real deal here. To top it off, there is a dedicated parking structure right next door just for you. read more

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These tacos are some of the worst I've ever had. We got our tacos to go and it was weird that you couldn't smell them. When I opened them up I was surprised at how big they were but then I tasted them and was so upset. They had no flavor! The salsa didn't even help. Horrible. read more

Really bad service!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was waiting for more than 30 minutes for my tacos! They never bring it!

This is the spot. Cash only unfortunately, but it's worth the inconvenience. Chicken, steak, and Al pastor tacos are all well seasoned and grilled to remain juicy. Need to specify onions and cilantro when ordering. Food comes out fast! read more

Excellent tacos and fast service, it is pricey for tacos but the quality is there. The drinks are huge so beware when ordering

Nothing fancy about the inside of this place but that doesn't matter when they serve up the best damn Al Pastor tacos around! Had them about a week ago and I can't stop day dreaming about them! read more

Super good meats ! People are nice and the environment feels very old school Chicago vibe . Cash only which can sometimes be inconvenient

Unreasonable price point on their tacos. At least $4 a taco?? Really?? It's not that amazing. There are plenty of places that serve just as good tacos if not better in the city for a cheaper price. Really overrated. It's not like the portions are that generous either. read more

Prices are too high $4 a taco, this is kind of disappointing as this franchise has raised their prices. But I guess it's part of the time but they are good. I had tacos de lengua and really enjoyed the tenderness of the taco and the seasonings. This is what it's all about, tender tacos and perfect seasoning, so I will come back even for $4 hits. It was Interesting to order some chips as they let you take the whole bag and it's enough for at least 4 adults. With some salsa and there, you cannot go wrong. Easily one of those hidden taquerias that you have to try as they are reminiscent of Mexico In the hidden neighborhoods, except they are a lot less lively as far as it being quiet, at least the night we came. Mexican taquierias are usually hustling and bustling with noise from people clanking and cheering to waitresses saying "que gusta". All on all you will not get waitress service here, as you order your food, pay (Cash only) and listen for your number to ve called. You can always use their ATM but I'd avoid it as it will cost you mote to use. Still, after hanging out this is the spot. Buen provecho! read more

Been a fan for Years .... The only thing you need for a good taco is tender steak, delicate tortilla and delicious sauce ..... This place checks all boxes ! read more

Down & dirty, no frills taco joint in Hispanic hub of Chicago. With that said, expectations were high and slightly unmet. I was hoping for that overly authentic Mexican flavor and it fell just short. Also, no coke products available which was mind blowing as Coca Cola is the lifeblood that runs thru the veins of Mexico. read more

Cash Only!! No split checks... (Leave your cheap ass at home, lol) Delicious tacos!!! Double oiled tortillas per the classic street style taco, giving you the extra flavor in every bite!! I like to split my tacos to keep my count low at 4! Lol!! so I break it up into 8 tacos! The fresh juices are LIT!! #FaveTacoSpot #CarneAsadaForLife read more

My husband and I came in and shared some things including a delicious torta, three tacos, and a strawberry juice. Everything was really tasty. The waitstaff was very friendly and service was so speedy!! We ordered and then I went to the restroom... by the time I got back the food was basically there. Great place to grab a quick lunch! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Torta, three tacos, strawberry juice - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I ordered two tacos de asada and was disappointed. The meat had no flavor. We also ordered a torta de milanesa 6/10. The horchata was 10/10!!! It's cash only here. The service was fast but unfortunately will not be returning. read more

One of the worst things a shop can ever do is ignore their clientele. Upon arrival we saw a sign "order thru window" However there was no "window" visible to order from. We opened one door and employees look at us and as we tried to open the 2nd door they again looked at us and completely ignored us. Hence 1 star. As good as their tacos are their customer service goes a lot further. read more

I've frequented Antotonilco 26th Street since I was a wee babe so the Pilsen location wasn't on my radar. There is a long standing dispute that Pilsen Atoto is far better than that of 26th St. location. My verdict; Pilsen Atotonilco takes the crown! Skip the pastor, hell skip the carne asada, the real show stopper here is the 5 Star barbacoa taco. Don't get me wrong carne asada is still a dependably good 4 Star taco but, when a phenomenal barbacoa taco is hard to come by (even for a heavily Latino populated city like Chicago), go for the rare commodity! The barbacoa is fall off the bone, juicy, tender and finely shredded meat. Furthermore, this is probably the only taquiera that I can go to and not get mad that there are two tortillas holding the taco. So many places I go I find myself peeling off the bottom layer of tortilla because the ratio to filling is always off. Atoto Pilsen has a great ratio because the amount of filling is dependent on both tortillas. I hope that paints a vivid picture of how hefty these tacos are. The reason why I give Atotonilco an overall score of 4 Stars is that I can easily say I've had better pastor and better carne asada elsewhere. However, when it comes to gentrifying Pilsen with confusingly high restaurant prices and now home to a confusing Michelin star establishment, I hope one never over looks this taquiera for a cheap authentic Mexican meal at $3 a pop. Pro Tip: Don't forget to walk directly across the street to Don Churro for dessert! read more

This spot is utterly amazing! My buddy took me their and I owe him dearly for this amazing food experience! I had three steak tacos with cilantro, cheese and sour cream. This can only be described as heaven! Steak season to perfection.... Damn it go and get you some please! read more

Fast service and delicious tacos! I got the brirria and the pastor tacos, and they were both super tender and yummy. The spicy pickled veggies were so good, and I wound up getting some carrot juice, too--very refreshing, and I love that it came in a paper cup instead of styrofoam. Definitely coming back! read more

Taquerias Atotonilco - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm a taco lover and since moving to this area I've been wanting to try all the tacos restaurants in the community, If I approve I'll leave a review. I have been passing this restaurant for a few years and decided to try them today. I had pollo tacos and strawberry juice fully approve of both. The tacos were overly stuffed unlike most Mexican restaurants and the strawberry drink was very delightful. I can say I approve and let's not forget the sauce which topped off the taco flavor. read more

Omg the tacos were banging! This is must a try. They are open late and they are very fast.

The tacos did not come with Limón nor cilantro and cebolla (pastor). The agua de horchata was basically water with vanilla flavor. It didn't taste like horchata at all. Mexican woman disappointed over here! read more

Terribly low quality tacos and highly overpriced. Although I'm sure you'd really enjoy them if you're drunk!

Quick, fresh, delicious, tacos that are on the more pricier side of things ($3 and cash only) but its definitely worth a try. The large menu and options are absolutely fantastic as it helps service a large variety of customers with different tastes and preferences. They do both authentic (onions and cilantro) and American (lettuce and cheese) style for your tacos if you prefer. There is an ATM but I would come here knowing that you should have cash so you don't get charged some ridiculous fee for trying to get tacos (which that fee would probably be the cost of 1 taco here). read more

The tacos use to be one of the best in the city But now the steak is chewy and tough and tortillas are cold read more

I usually never post my thoughts, but rather use yelp as a way to pick where to eat... the reviews are shocking to me after eating here. My friend and I both got the steak tacos. While the tacos were full of meat, the meat was chewy and had no flavor. Even after adding salt and two types of salsa they were only okay. The tacos did not even come with cilantro and onion but came with lettuce and tomato. The food was really not great. We also got the pineapple juice that did taste fresh but was primarily pulp and less actual juice. Not worth the trip there. read more

Why does this place have 4 stars? Pros Speedy food service Good salsa verde Cons Flavorless food Crap customer service ------------------------------------ The service: They gave me a hard time over twelve cents (I had forgotten my wallet and had to scrounge for coins to afford a few measly tacos). Thanks to a nice little old man who loaned me a quarter I was able to get three tacos though they came out at different times because of the delay with the money. I nearly walked out with only one taco because the cook signaled to me that my order was ready but only handed me the one taco that came last. And they gave me dirty looks because I was getting frustrated with them after giving me the run around. Over twelve cents! Luckily the food was ready in less than 3 minutes. ---------------------------- The food: For a place whose name is synonymous with tortillas, their tortillas are nothing special. Barbacoa - severely disappointed. I expect barbacoa to be flavorful and rich. The texture I expect was there, but there was absolutely no flavor to speak of whatsoever. Atotonilco - Yuck. This reminds me of like a gyro taco. Nothing special about the meat, it had lettuce, tomato and I think pickled onion and sour cream on it. Might not sound like a bad combination but again there wasn't much flavor to it to speak of, and something about all the cold ingredients on it made it taste gross. Al Pastor - probably the best of the three, but I've had better. They gave plenty of meat, but it was kind of saucy and messier than I like my al pastor. It wasn't bad, but nothing I'd specifically return for. And I eat tacos at least once a week in this neighborhood. Salsa verde was tasty. But the Chiles en vinagres tasted like it came out of a can. Yuck. I won't be returning. I'll stick with Comales down on 18th and Ashland or try some where else. read more