I found Texican on Yelp. I was @ Target on Division (1200W) & Larrabee Ave looking for someplace…read moreto eat lunch today. I found Texican about 1/2 mile south @ 869 N Larrabee. Texican is a small storefront w/a limited menu. On entering Kim the owner told me they are in the process of remodeling the interior. After perusing the menu I ordered the Garlic Sautéed Gulf Shrimp Tacos. This comes on 2 corn tortillas topped w/chipotle cream, red cabbage, cilantro & Onions for $9.95. The gulf shrimp were nice & plumb. All of the ingredients were fresh & made to order. Since I was the only one in there around 2pm I had a chance to chat w/Kim while eating my Shrimp Tacos. I will be back to try some of the other items on the menu

This was a fantastic find for us. The breakfast tacos here are truly fantastic. It reminds me of…read moreone of my favorite breakfast spots back in LA called "Homestate". Chef Kim really nails it with the tacos here. Fresh, fantastic ingredients with wonderful textures and a variety of Tex Mex sauces on the side. I love, love, love this place and will be coming back repeatedly. Highlights for us were the chorizo breakfast tacos and the slow roasted carnitas tacos. She has flour and corn tortillas. The elote was also fresh to order.

My second time here, the first time for my dinner companion. Everything was incredibly good, from…read morethe greeting we got when we arrived, to the service and the food...oh my, the food! Appetizers were quac and chips, and shrimp ceviche. The guac was really good, but the ceviche was the star. Served on a bed of cucumbers, it was visually beautiful, and the flavor was fresh and complex. There was also a LOT of it. We ended up taking some home. Entrees were steak and shrimp for me, and Tampiquena for my friend. In both dishes, the steak was done to perfection. The sauce that came with my shrimp was spicy and deep--lots of flavor layers there. Both of us took home portions of our meals because there was a lot of food on the plates. Finally, the service--the servers are attentive without hovering. If we needed something, they were there, but never intrusive. It is hard to believe this is a little neighborhood spot, given the service and the quality of the food. It was not too busy tonight--we ate early--but I recommend reservations. It is very popular with the neighborhood. Bottom line, we each had 2 margaritas, appetizers, and entrees, and our bills with tip were around $105.00 each--totally worth it! Try this little gem--you won't regret it.

One of my favorite places that I and my friends go for dinner. The food is fantastic, the service…read moreis fantastic and there are never any hot spots for street parking. I should note that we depart around 7:00 PM. At that time it's very quiet. I don't know about later.

Cannot believe I haven't been before but lived up to the hype. Shout out to my girl Miranda for her…read moreAMAZING service, great recos and just vibes. Had the chicken fried chicken and it was so rich and decadent. I totally thought I was gonna eat it in one go but alas had to take it to go. Bc the chicken was so rich, Miranda recommended I get the cantarito as a nice acidic counter and she was spot on. Great people watching at the window counter seats. Definitely come back to try more of the menu.

I'm upset w myself for having lived in this neighborhood for as long as I have and taking this long…read moreto finally make it to dove's. We walked in around 9 on a Saturday morning and were sat pretty quickly. Love the old skool diner vibes inside. We sat at the counter and met Cortland, this man seems like a legend. He is so helpful, friendly, and real. My husband ordered the dove's deluxe and Cortland recommended the multigrain toast over Texas toast since I already ordered the Texas toast. What an excellent rec, that multigrain is very very good, I'll most likely be getting that every time. He also explained all the sauces in the little sauce basket to us and I'm so glad he did bc every single sauce is inventive and delicious. I got the brisket hash, those crispy potatoes are somethin special. I also had the horchata cold brew, he had regular coffee, they serve awesome coffee. I will most def be back, i understand why this restaurant has been around as long as it has! If you're gonna drive, parking can be a big hairy at this 6 corners, there's random pay to park nearby. They also have reservations for weekdays on opentable if you want to play it safe!

While I am up and down on the food at Texan, I enjoy the space as a post-work happies location for…read moreme and my co-workers. We've been in twice in the last 4-5 months, and I like the indoor-outdoor space on nicer days. The value proposition on this menu is terrible unless you come in for happy hour (4-6 PM), and even then, the appetizers are so tiny that they end up being food for one, not many. The margs aren't bad and the "pizzadillas" are the go-to for the group because that ends up being a decent deal when looking to entertain the group. I don't have any service issues, and Texan's location is perfect for "let's start here then go down the street." And, at 4:30 or 5 PM, we haven't had an issue getting space for 10-12 very last minute, although I'm sure that will change over the summer. Average stuff, elevated by a big space. I would skip this place for date night, but with a crowd, worth a look!

This place has some potential, but it seems like maintenance and overall management/ownership could…read moreuse more attention. I visited recently on a rainy day and noticed water leaking inside the building and by leaking I mean it was literally raining inside. Unfortunately, I remember seeing the same issue last summer, which is a bit concerning from a safety and upkeep standpoint there's literally wires and heaters the water is pouring out next to. The music was also extremely loud, making it difficult to have a conversation, and the sound quality from the speakers was not very clear felt like listening to nails on a chalkboard. On a positive note, the service was excellent. The drink selection is somewhat mediocre, but the draft margaritas are very good. The food menu is weird, those looking for more traditional tacos may not find them here. I think simple would get them a lot further.

Still the best Mexican spot in Chicago. Stand out dishes: elotes, papas primaveras, taquitos, suizo…read moreburrito, flautas, short rib tacos, chicken mole... wait, did I just name everything on the menu? :) Oh, yes, also the margaritas.

Love the neon sign & painted exterior wall. We came to sit outside of their cute patio on a perfect…read moresummer day. Beautiful flower boxes & nice shade. Servers were friendly. The chips & salsa were great. Warm & salty chips. The salsa was delicious & spicy. No drinks for this afternoon. We had to ask for refills on our water. I ordered the shrimp fajitas. It came with beans, rice & sour cream. The shrimp was tough & I disliked the orange sauce that they were drowning in. The onions & peppers weren't really sizzling. More like stewed. The corn tortillas tasted old & stale. I'd give this 1 star. Beans & rice were delicious. The rice was so flavorful & a little sticky. Loved it. My husband tried their famous enchiladas. Wasn't feeling the fame. Next time I'll try something else & get a churro. Those looked great!

Cinco de Mayo at Barrio was EVERYTHINGGG…read more We fully committed to the holiday and ordered honestly the entire menu and somehow every single thing that came out was better than the last. Starting with margaritas (because obviously ‍), queso and chips that were dangerously good, and the chicken empanadas that came out perfectly crispy with so much flavor. We kept looking at each other after every bite like "okay wait... THIS is the best thing here" and then another plate would arrive and prove us wrong again The carnitas fried rice??? I genuinely cannot stop thinking about it. So savory, flavorful, comforting, and packed with crispy carnitas on top with the eggs and pickled onions... literally unreal. And then the skirt steak tacos absolutely stole the show. The steak was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and paired so perfectly with all the toppings and sauces. Every single bite tasted fresh and homemade in the best way possible. And can we talk about the ambience for a second because WOW. The music, the energy, the vibe inside, everyone celebrating, the drinks flowing -- it felt like the perfect Cinco de Mayo dinner spot. The service was also AMAZING from start to finish and made the entire experience even better. One of those dinners where you leave already talking about when you're coming back If you're looking for the place to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, date night, tacos & margaritas, or honestly just an incredible dinner in general... this is IT

Came for brunch and would not come back. Ordered the peach and guava mimosa and they were warm and…read moreflat. Plus the server mixed them up when bringing the drinks. When we tried them we realized she accidentally gave us each other's. No big deal but it happened again with the food when a different server brought it out. We ordered chilaquiles; one with chicken and one with carnitas. It was not bad but way spicier than anticipated, and we like spicy food. Service was also not great. She stopped once to take our order and once to bring the drinks. That's it. We did not get checked on until we were already almost done with our food. Cute patio. Inside seating wasn't busy at all.

For me, this was a mixed experience. The service was outstanding - I'll start with that. Our server…read morewas very pleasant and seemed to know when we needed something. As soon as we thought we wanted something else, she was there. That is the signature of a great server. They have a nice menu with a good variety of items. We started with their chips and dip trio - guac, queso, and salsa. The chips were homemade and very good. All of the dips were great. That was the highlight of our meal. We all had different types of tacos, so I can only really talk about mine. I had the taco dinner - three tacos - Asada, Carnitas, and Al Pastor. Everyone seems to rave about the tacos. I thought they were good, although I'm not sure, for the price, it was much better than any other Mexican restaurant. The steak, which had an extra cost, was just okay. The carnitas were good, and the Al Pastor was good, but not outstanding. The rice and beans were really outstanding and also a highlight of the meal. But, if fairness, good is still good. I plan to give this another try. I suspect if I order something different, given how good the service was, I'll be more pleased with the experience.

My go-to takeout spot for tacos! I can't say I've ever eaten in because it's definitely a takeout…read morespot. The staff is always nice and the spot is clean. I recommend the dinner plate for a good deal!

El Nuevo Mexicano is a neighborhood gem! Charming space, excellent food, and service that stays…read moreattuned to the diner. There is a small patio that opens during warmer weather. Will definitely keep this restaurant at the top of my go-to list.

We had the sweetest waiter - super attentive and very kind. The house marg was sweet, but really…read moregood (imo strawberry was better than lime which was better than mango). We started with the pork tamales which were pretty good, but I would've preferred a little more sauce. The enchiladas were really good, but the chipotle sauce was a little too spicy for me. Next time would get all salsa verde and probably would've preferred the al pastor over the steak. Only reason I say that is because I reallly liked the al pastor mini burrito!! The rice and beans that both dishes came with were also excellent.