I absolutely LOVE The Outpost Mexican Eatery!! Not only is their food so amazingly fresh & flavorful but the staff is incredible!! From Gina (the cashier who greets you with a smile; she's the best!!) to the talented Kitchen staff making magic with their food to Anna Kamilis (the owner) being so caring towards customers, passionate about this successful business and a true professional leader of this awesome team! You can't help but to fall in love with this restaurant!! You feel the devotion as soon as you walk into the restaurant (I frequent their Chicago location on the corner of Madison & Canal) or place a catering order with Anna then one bite of their food and you're hooked!! I could eat there everyday: my favorite meals are their Birria Tacos with the consommé or their sides of Elote, Guacamole & Pico de gallo with tortilla chips or the Steak Tacos with refried beans and rice and I can't forget about their cinnamon sugar coated Churros with the side of chocolate dipping sauce!! Even their Horachta is so refreshing; served ice cold, sweet & creamy, vanilla & cinnamon flavored: it's totally a liquid churro in a cup!! Heavenly!! I won't ever get tired of their menu and you won't be disappointed by their cuisine for everything is delicious!! I will be a customer for life: check them out and you'll feel the same way! Keep up the great work, The Outpost Mexican Eatery!! Love you!! read more

They have a nice Taco Tuesday deal and that is the only menu item I have tried. I think the proteins are tasty and come on nice corn tortillas. For the price, it was great. read more

The outpost is a great spot for authentic and tasty mexican. I like coming here for lunch when I work downtown. It's located on the corner of Canal and Madison. They actually moved here not that long ago from a location several block south of here. Im glad they moved this location is nicer. Very clean and cozy. The service here is great, always friendly and pretty prompt. I enjoy the birria tacos, rhey are meaty and flavorful. Afriend of mine really liked his al pastor taco. I highly recommend them if you are nearby. read more

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Stopped in here on my way to the post office. I hadn't planned on grabbing lunch but the $2 special whoo me in. Ordering enough was easy. I grabbed pollo, chorizo, and Al pastor tacos. Opted for the red hot sauce. My tacos were still hot when I arrived back to office space. Hands down this place has good food. I would come back if in the area. Variety of offerings here to include horchata, hot chocolate and agua frescas. The chips looked homemade and crispy. I spied that they even make breakfast burritos and other selections. Check this place out. So much better than the taco place inside of the Old Post Office. read more

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Authentic Mexican food by the Old Post Office! The staff are so friendly and and service is fast. I got the al pastor and steak tacos and they hit the spot. The horchata was sweet, creamy, and refreshing. Solid spot if you're in the area! read more

Small spot just outside of the main post office downtown. Folks were welcoming and prices were great especially for being downtown. I had the Chilaquiles verde with steak and over easy eggs. Parking is tricky but definitely worth a visit. read more

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When your college kid says I'd go back you know you've found a winner. Everything we ate was fresh flavorful and delicious. Standouts were the cactus salad veggie tacos and guacamole. Absolutely delicious. My son loved the steak tacos. They have a second location in Downers Grove and I love that it's family owned and run read more

I went here for taco Tuesday deal which is $2 for all tacos. The food was phenomenal for the price. I got the al pastar tacos and was not disappointed. They were flavorful, not fatty, and well seasoned. There are a few tables to sit down and eat at but I got it to go. The service is fast too. Please stop by. read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Al Pastor Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Came for $2 taco Tuesday and got the chicken and chorizo! For that price in the middle of downtown I thought the amount of meat was a steal and the quality was decent. The salsitas were a little watered down, but the extra spicy was creamy and delicious! The service was quick and I like that you can see the guys having a great time in the kitchen. Kept the mood light and the day going. Smaller spot in a corner restaurant but tons of seating. The prices overall were very reasonable and I look forward to checking out a Torta or burrito in the future. read more

I typically come here on Tuesdays for they special! The chicken has been soo dry the tacos aren't edible! I've tried adding salsa but the chicken tacos are a huge no, unless you want chicken jerky! There's also no flavor to them. I will not be back here at all after today's dryness. Enough is enough !!! read more

Excellent tacos! Friendly service. Efficient, didn't wait long. Highly recommend. Disregard the work being done on the street outside, they are in full service inside. read more

food was soooo good. would make the drive out again. the sauces were also amazing. the staff was friendly and inviting, parking is complicated but parking in front of the place with hazards works too just saying. they had a deal for tacos and rice so i had to try it and the steak was very juicy and tasty as well as the rice. i highly recommend this location. read more

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Steak tacos were tender and juicy. Chips were crisp guacamole was fresh portions were perfect. Price was very nice. 6 steak tacos 8oz rice 8oz of beans 2 large horchatas 4oz guacamole and a small bag of chips $45 not a bad deal for great food service was friendly and fast. They take pride in the work they do here and it shows. It was welcoming inside and they made you feel like you belonged. We will definitely be back. We ate the food too fast and forgot to snap a few shots. read more

The food was delicious and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We didn't have to wait long and the restaurant is clean. My "go to" for Mexican food! read more

Food is great!! Some of the best Mexican in the city. The staff are nice and helpful.

This Doesn't need too many words but oh my god this is sooooo freaking good I can eat 10 tacos and not be tired of the taste

Incredibly tasty food, wonderful people! I recommend the birria tacos, so filling and yummy. You should 100% try this one!!

I have never dined here but my bday was coming up and really needed catering. I reached out to the outpost and they worked with me on a catering order I got a taco bar- steak & chicken tacos (came with all the toppings), southwest salad, chips and guacamole. Since it was my first time ordering I was a bit nervous but everything was delicious! It was delivered when they said it would be delivered- it was a few hours before my party so I kept it on the warming setting in my oven and everything was perfect! Everyone kept asking where I got the food and everyone was a fan. I would 100% Order catering from here again and I can't wait and go in and get some additional food to try. read more

I always see this place when I walk by and on maps so finally had to try it. I ordered the chicken burrito and it was absolutely delicious. Everything was fresh and the service was excellent. I have decided to become a regular! read more

The food was OK but I found pieces of plastic inside of the refried beans. Taco Dinner read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - I found pieces of plastic inside of my refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I come here all the time, the food is delicious! I got their chicken nachos this time, comes LOADED with chicken. But I've also tried their burritos and tacos. All excellent, but the burritos are my favorite. The service is always quick, and the staff are always friendly. Slightly pricier compared to some other mexican fast food places, but well worth the price in my opinion read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Chicken nachos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We live in a taco Mecca there everywhere and some have great flavors and some are kinda run of the mill this place is an average taco place food was ok portions were average sides we're really small I order the nachos with steak and it was a good size plate steak or what appeared to be steak more like chopped beef was not bad my friend had the taco dinner and his also steak apparently was ok we enjoyed our meal but with other options out there it'll be a while before we head back The place is super clean and setup was nice it's in a spot off the main areas and it's kinda in a slower area down from the battery court and greyhound station read more

I don't see a reason to not give a high 5 stars to this wonderful mexican restaurant! I ordered the following items for delivery: Breakfast burrito- Eggs, steak, pico degallo and melting cheese in a grilled tortilla. This was one of the best breakfast burrritos I've had in chicago. The ingredients were fresh, the portion size was fantastic, the ratio of eggs-meat to cheese to condiment to tortilla was perfect. The freshness was incredible. Guacamole and chips- The guac was clearly hand smashed as guac should be. The ingredients such as cilantro and tomatoes can be seen while the avocados perfectly mashed to form a perfect proportionate blend of greatness. Chips were salted to perfection with a crisp in every bite. Both red and green salsas were delicious as well and i dripped them on every bite of my burrito! Now, the best part which in my opinion bumps any restaurant a star up is their packing! In these covid times, food integrity is so important! And this restaurant nailed it! look at the picture of them making sure, food integrity remains while food is delivered! Great job guys! read more

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I had a terrific evening with my pod on Friday night, and wanted to share so you can do the same. If you are in the downtown area, highly recommend you try a family meal from the Outpost. Delivery is of course available, but pick up was very easy and quick. The meal is heat and eat, so we enjoyed margaritas while good smells were coming from the oven. The chicken/steak tacos were very fresh, with creative flavors. The guacamole was outstanding. I wish my pictures did it justice. After dinner, we watched the Netflix mockumentary "Death to 2020." Highly recommend. A great meal, and a good laugh = a balm for the soul read more

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My first time in was disappointing, to say the least. I work in the courthouse across the street, and I was excited to see that a new lunch option had moved into the location First, no meat options were available except steak, which is an up charge. But I found a few items that I wanted to try out anyhow. I ordered a $20+ lunch, and was disappointed to realize items are missing from my order, which I watched two employees CHECK before handing it to me. My $8 quesadilla, which promised sides of pick de Gallo and sour cream came with neither. The side of rice (which was $3) was a condiment-sized container, and took me all of four spoonfuls to eat. Additionally, I stood in the front of the restaurant, literally 6 feet away from your front-of-house employee who was typing away not acknowledging me (or the other patron waiting for a good amount of time for a to-go box) for a good amount of time. I tried to wave her down and clear my throat, but was ignored. I had time to pull out my phone and peruse and wrote my own yelp review then and there. Ignoring customers/sub par customer service isn't a great way to start out with a new restaurant business (I'm also in the industry). I'm sorry to say that I wouldnt recommend this place Poor customer service. The food is nothing great for the price (though a good portion of the menu was unavailable, for some reason). read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Quesadilla and side of rice - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a hidden gem! Staff is always so friendly and clean area. The burrito bowl is my go to, fresh ingredients not oily, very filling. The green sauce/salsa is delicious. read more

Yummy yummy in my tummy!!! I ran across this place by accident while I was with a friend. I checked the reviews and thought I would give it a try. I ordered to 2 steak tacos with everything and it was so fresh delicious. I mean I know I'm no expert but I know good food when I taste it for sure. If I'm in the area I will definitely stop by and check out more of their menu items. I also like they have a few specials which are not on the menu and it will give you a chance to taste a couple of their items with a little savings at the same...BONUS!!! The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because I only had the tacos, but I think when I revisit them I will have to do an update. As always everyone Be safe and Enjoy!!!! read more

This is a relatively new restaurant and I was extremely impressed! I ordered three different tacos. The steak, the chicken, and chorizo. The steak had a great grilled flavor, the chicken was served sliced and was juicy, the chorizo was seasoned to perfection. I came back another day and ordered the steak bowl. This bowl was layered with refried beans, Mexican rice, lettuce, steak, cheese, and tomatoes. Once again, the quality was great and there was plenty of food. Additionally, I ordered their guacamole, which was simple and fresh! The chips they serve are seasoned and a little on the salty side. The head chef I spoke with said that all of their meats are made fresh and prepared in house. You can tell by the quality of their food! This seems like a place that will do well because they are passionate and care about the customer's experience. The venue was clean and orderly. read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Combo Meal - 3 Steak Tacos,Rice & Beans (from left to right: steak, chorizo, chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Yummmmmm! I cannot emphasize the YUMMMM enough. The beef barbacoa tacos were delicious. I loved the elote. The rice and beans were solid texmex style. Service was quick and helpful. The building was a little tight, but as long as you're not with a large group, there's space to accommodate a party of 4. read more

I awoke hungover and in need of something spicy to remedy my situation. The chilaquiles are legit. Legit as in I became the man I should be and they slaughtered my hangover. The red sauce is spicy! Am definitely stopping by here hangover or not when I'm in the area. read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Chilaquiles (red sauce) with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fresh, healthy and large quantities. Highly recommend. Their location is also close to Chicago Union Station.

Today they only get two stars due to the fact I'm the only one who's dinner is not edible. The first time I visited the location in Downers Grove and it was fresh and delicious so I recommended the place to my friends/co-workers the following week and we all enjoyed it so we decided that this would be our Taco Tuesday place. We didn't order yesterday but decided to order today and I'm sorry we did. I ordered steak taco dinner which includes 3 tacos rice and refried beans. I ate one gave one away and the rest will go in the garbage. My food seems like it's recooked. The steak is overdone actually in my opinion burnt, and the beans are dried out. Nothing about this is fresh as you advertise on your site. The beans on-site look great but mines look horrible. I spent too much money for this crap. Pictures to follow. read more

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Get your fat burrito fix here! I got the steak burrito, which had loads of steak, Mexican rice, beans, and a healthy amount of veggies. As noted in other reviews, the steak pieces were a little chewy but I didn't mind it. The green and red salsa they provided were both good. I got the chips and guac -- there were plenty of chips, but since I ordered during dinner time most of the chips were stale. The guac was tasty and lime-heavy. The cashier was very friendly and ordering on GrubHub was super easy and quick. The food was ready about 15 mins before the estimated time. There were a couple of tables for indoor dining and street parking on Clinton or Jefferson. Overall-- 5 stars for the burrito and customer service with a star knocked off for the stale chips. Would come back again. read more

I've been looking for a good taco spot in the neighborhood for a while now. Thank god this place popped up because we were in desperate need. I ordered the elote and a steak burrito. I liked the options for customization on the burrito. I'm not a vegetarian, but I frequently like to get substitute veggies for meat and the veggie option looked like it would have been pretty tasty. The elote had a lime aioli which was actually really good even though I'm not usually a fan of aioli. Definitely going to order again and try more of the menu! read more

Delicious - can I just leave a one word review? Picture speaks for itself: look at that perfectly wrapped and toasted burrito. I chose the veggies option, which was unique with such great flavor. Not your average just cooked onions and peppers most places will do. Chef knows what he's doing back there, and the staff was friendly enough to let me practice Spanish while ordering. A job well done to the owners; what a great spot I'll be back for more!! read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Burrito, Vegetarian with pineapple and corn added - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The Outpost has quickly become our favorite go-to for authentic Mexican food. Highly recommended. On our initial visit, we had two taco combos (6 total tacos - 3 al pastor and 3 steak), which came with tacos, rice, and beans. Service The service was outstanding, and as soon as we entered, we were greeted and had a quick chat with the owner. She explained the menu, answering any questions we had, and within 8 minutes we were already out the door. Friendly staff and quick service! Food As soon as we opened the box, we knew we had chosen correctly. The lettuce was crisp and springy. The salsa tasted so fresh, it really felt like it had just been made. The al pastor was crispy with pineapple bits. The steak was tender and juicy. Each bite was complete with a bit of everything -- nothing was skimped out on. The tacos come with two tortillas per. They're not so thick that all you eat is tortilla, yet sturdy enough to hold all of the toppings. After three tacos each, we were so satisfied! Highly recommended and will be continuing to support local. Would encourage anyone to come by and try out The Outpost. You won't be disappointed! read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Combo Meal - 3 Steak Tacos, Rice & Beans - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Really tasty tacos and a phenomenal deal! The big taco meal deal is 6 tacos, rice, beans, salsas, guac, and 2 churros (ad says churro dipping sauce, but we didn't get any). Steak was a little chewy but the chicken was GREAT! Really good rice & beans; guac was pretty spicy read more

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This place was had some good taco, asada, pastor, & Pollo topped with lettuce, onions, tomatoes & cheese, some kicking spicy red salsa, along with some good home style beans & rice, washed down with a mandarin Jarritos. read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - Combo Meal - 3 Steak Tacos,Rice & Beans 4 oz. Fresh Pico de Gallo Housemade Tortilla Chip Bag Imported Mexican Beverage - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A must visit! Anna, one of the owners, is the kindest and most welcoming person when you walk in. She's very knowledgeable with suggesting things on the menu and the food does not disappoint. The tacos were absolutely delicious and very filling! read more

the Outpost Mexican Eatery - The breakfast tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We stopped here on our way home from the city. The food was delicious. I had a cactus bowl, which was something new for me. It was definitely tasty and had a tang to it. We also had the nachos and a burrito bowl which were also delicious and a large size. We would definitely come back! read more