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    TBK Grill

    3.6 (122 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Here's my receipt. Food was too good and didn't have time to picture them.

    Very good authentic Mexican food!! You guys are lucky to have it in your neighborhood. Treat them good because this is a rarity. I'm from Gurnee area and it's difficult to find a decent Mexican restaurant that hits the target and the spot!

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    Michelle L.

    I ordered a taco and quesadilla and both were delicious. I will definitely return. Delicious food. Good service!

    Nice seating area
    Gerry T.

    I've come here so many times now so something must be drawing me back. Therefore, I've increased the review from 3 to 4 stars. This place does get busy at lunch, it's hard to see inside because the windows are up high but trust me, there are folks inside. TBK is supposed to be a notch or two above the quality of the regular Taco and Burrito King. As for presentation, I would say yes. As for the food quality, I would say that it's comparable. You can't go wrong with the carne asada tacos and meal. They are generous with the cheese, veggies and meat. Try the two sauces and horchata - that's some awesome stuff.

    TBK Grill located where Howard Street, Lincoln Ave & Cicero come together
    Phil S.

    TBK Grill is located in that funky intersection where Lincoln Ave, Cicero Ave & Howard St merge. This use to be a coffee shop before TBK. TBK has only been open for about 2 years. I have driven by TBK but never stopped in until today. I usually order tacos over a burrito but today I ended up ordering a steak burrito that comes in 6", 10" or 12" sizes. I ended up getting a 10" Steak burrito that was tasty, but nothing special. It was Ginormous. I was reading Gerry T's review about TBK = Taco Burrito King. Hmm it never dawned on me that the 2 could be one in the same? The interior space is nice, clean and well designed. It's like I said the food is decent, but nothing spectacular that would make me want to go back especially when there are so many awesome Mexican eateries that serve the same type of food. It's a tough market too much competition some better and some worse.

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    Gino W.

    I don't go to or towards Skokie that much, so it was a nice passing by this spot one of the few times I was in the vicinity. It's located in something of an island, so it can be a bit of a task getting into the driveway, depending on which entry you're taking. But it's all good. The service is good and I attribute part of that to good service on the general principle. The other is because I spoke Spanish while placing my order. There was a mother, her mother, and a tribe of indecisive kids with them at the register when I entered and after standing behind them for 10 minutes, the cook on the grill stepped forward and took my order. Score! I ordered chips and guacamole, quesadilla with chicken, and a taco platter. The guacamole was fresh and chunky the way that I like mine. I should have asked for more cilantro, but what I had was good enough. The quesadilla with chicken was my favourite, full of chunks of chicken without going overboard. For the taco platter, I ordered the chicken tacos the traditional way: with onions and cilantro. They were a winner. Served with yellow rice and frijoles, this hit the spot. TBK Grill felt more like a hole-in-the-wall taqueria that had a polished interior. The flavours were very much like what I've tasted in the small Mexican restaurants in Pilsen, Gage Park, Belmont-Cragin, and areas like that. Glad I stopped in, for true.

    Jeff A.

    I have not Written a review in forever... The shrimp taco here - transcendent Your welcome - meaning you will thank me later Fact Truth Gospel

    $8.50 worth of Guacamole that doesn't even have any flavor

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    We order carry out food here when we host our friends and family. Highly recommend if you're always looking for Mexican dish.

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    The burrito was excellent and so was the salsa, would've enjoyed the salsa and chips a whole lot more CHIPS

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    the service was absolutely amazing 10/10 recommen! Adil provided such great service!! Will be…read morecoming back!!

    When I first went on Yelp to make reservations, I noticed Uncle Julio's had only 3 stars. I…read morehonestly thought, "That's surprising!" because I've eaten there many times before and always had a great experience. Unfortunately, after going back last night, I can understand some of the reviews. Hear me out... First, the atmosphere was a little chaotic. Dishes kept being dropped and shattered throughout the restaurant. We were jumping every few minutes waiting for someone to yell "OPA!"... except this isn't a Greek restaurant. Not sure what was happening, but it definitely took away from the relaxing dinner vibe. As for the food and service, this is where I was most disappointed. I used to think the prices matched the quality, but this time the value just wasn't there. I ordered the steak and chicken fajitas, which used to come loaded with onions and peppers. This time, there were only onions, a few pieces of steak, and mostly chicken. Our waitress also forgot the flour tortillas and the toppings, and we had to repeatedly ask for things throughout the meal. Unfortunately, each item took quite a while to arrive, and by the time the toppings came out, I was pretty much finished eating. We never got pico either, and at that point I didn't even bother asking because dinner was basically over. We also asked for more chips and salsa, which took a while to arrive as well. The food itself still tastes good, and that's what makes this disappointing. But when a dinner out requires me to keep reminding the restaurant what needs to come to the table, my family might as well have stayed home. At least there would have been no interruptions--and I would have been the one bringing out the meal anyway! I really hope this was just an off night because I have enjoyed Uncle Julio's for years. But for now, I'm not sure we'll be rushing back.

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    Tortilla soup is unbelievable, and Jose is such a nice guy!

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