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    The Trendy Taco

    3.9 (115 reviews)
    InexpensiveTacos
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating

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    The food was great as well as the service. The restaurant itself was also clean and well organized place to stop by in order to get a quick bite. However be aware that they only take cash.

    This is where you can find tacos.
    Yum Y.

    I was just minding my own business and taking a walk when I found myself at Trendy Taco for some impulse eating. Food is made to order so it's not super fast. And payment is cash only. I ordered the al pastor taco ($3.25), the poblano raja taco ($3.50), and horchata ($3). The al pastor taco had nice chunks of seasoned meat and a touch of pineapple, which really made the flavors mingle well. I always like a smoky poblano so the poblano taco was a must. I always get horchata wherever it's available. The trio made a lovely lunch. I liked it so much, I went back on a different day to try their ground beef nachos ($9.95) because nachos! It wasn't quite up to par. But I made up for it with another horchata. What menu item do you recommend I try next?

    Elina S.

    I came here with my husband for a quick dinner on a Saturday night and it looked like they were pretty busy but mostly with take out orders. The guy taking the order was nice and friendly so that was nice. We ordered some pastor, some shrimp, some steak and some chicken tacos. The pastor with their yummy sauce was my favorite so definitely get that one. I didn't love the shrimp one as the flavor wasn't for me. My hubby said the chicken and steak ones were tasty but not as good as the pastor tacos. The wait for the tacos was okay but a little longer than normal for a quick taco joint, I'm guessing because they were trying to fulfill those to go orders. No complimentary chips and salsa while you wait which is something I've seen at other places. Overall it's a tasty place, not sure how it's really trendy but it looks nicer than a hole in the wall joint. Glad I tried it but not sure if I'll go out of my way to come back!

    Claire K.

    Tried the torta, burrito and tres leches (ironically haven't tried a taco yet :P) - Burrito: best we've had in a long time!! Definitely recommend. The filling is perfectly balanced and melts in your mouth. - Torta: supper flavorful, the bread was wonderfully soft and there was lots of meat inside - Tres Leches: super sweet but not in a sickening way, just delicious.

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    Eddie K.

    Just found this place on Yelp. Stopped in after work and was not disappointed! Their Chorizzo Tacos are the bomb. A little salty but absolutely delicious! The Al Pastor and Carne Asada were really good as well. We also had some chips and Guacamole on the side which was really good. We had the house made Horchata to drink and finished everything off with a piece of the Tres Leches cake! Amazing! If you are in the area and want some good food hit this place up!!!

    A carbon tacos were juicy, flavorful, delicious!
    Rick R.

    Deliciously fresh and flavorful tacos and you get a lot of bang for your buck. I wish they'd take credit cards especially during Covid because they only accept cash which is a total bummer!

    Carne asada burrito and kids tacos
    Joseph S.

    This review is months overdue since my family and I found this neighborhood gem during the summer. The menu is simple and service was excellent. My wife enjoyed a torta with grilled shrimp, I had the carne asada Burrito, my 4yo had the Cisco kid taco with ground beef and our toddler 1yo liked the plain quesadilla with a side of beans. Their horchata was tasty! We don't get to Wilmette often but if we do we'll need to make a pit stop at the Trendy Taco.

    Top: Chicken / Bottom: Poblano
    Alina M.

    Delicious, unique and affordable tacos/burritos. At $3-4 per taco, you really can't go wrong with any of the selections. Everything from the low-key ambiance to the friendly service makes this a great place for a quick lunch. I got the chicken taco and the poblano taco and while I was hoping that the poblano taco would be a little spicier, the flavors in both of these were on point. Their hot sauces are really flavorful as well but not really all that spicy. The green sauce has a little more of a bold flavor and the red one has a bit more heat. Or combine them both! Their tres leches is super ooey gooey so definitely give that a try if it's available! Just remember that Trendy Taco is cash only so make sure you bring some paper with you.

    The carbe asada taco & the Shrimp taco
    Emily S.

    Decent little taco joint in the northshore. Typically get the same thing each time we go because it's literally good each and every time! I stick to the carne asada taco & the shrimp taco plus we split chips and guacamole EVERY time (it my husbands favorite!). What's great is the tacos are filled with just the right amount to where they aren't falling apart and super messy. You'll easily get full off 2 tacos & guac. Also had their homemade fresh limeade which was so good we wish we had another when we got home! The only downsides are that it's cash only (we forgot tonight but thankfully there's a Chase ATM near by) & they don't offer free refills...so because the Limeade was so good we had to pay twice (yes we got a refill). So if you're looking for a decent taco joint check them out.

    Shrimp Burrito w/ chips & guacamole

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    5 months ago

    I eat take out from here regularly. Fresh and delicious! My favorite are the burrito bowls.

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    10 months ago

    This place is very bad. Salsa isn't homemade. Service isn't good. Food is dry. And it's overpriced.

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    4 years ago

    Asked for carne asada instead I got carne boiled and the salsa was spoiled also asked for big burrito but got a baby burrito

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    4 years ago

    Good quick place in downtown Wilmette. Burritos are quite large.

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    4 years ago

    I wish I started coming here sooner. The tacos are phenomenal and the service was top notch.

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    5 years ago

    Food is decent but they need to get the staffing situation under control. Very long waits... meh....

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    5 years ago

    40 minutes for a vegetarian burrito... that is unheard of. It would be nice if the staff would inform you that it would be a long wait.

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