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    Zacatacos

    3.1 (335 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Chilaquiles Con Asada

    food overall is good, service is terrible , got brought wrong drinks, they asked us if we were ready to order but we had no menu to begin with they charged us 58$ for 4 tacos And my chilaquiles the drinks are very expensive the charged 10$ for a small carrot drink

    Ordered a Gordita, was told salsa does not come with it and I would have to pay extra. When I asked what items come with salsa they said the tacos. I went ahead and bought the salsa and on the receipt it says extra salsa but how is it extra if they don't even give you a serving to begin with? This restaurant keeps getting worse!

    Spacious dining room
    Sue L.

    Located on 60th and Pulaski, this West Lawn Mexican restaurant is spacious and clean. I tried their steak tacos, and it was tasty. The staff were friendly and were not wearing masks. Generally, this place has many take out customers.

    Huevo con Rice / Beans Combo

    I ordered eggs with rice and beans, and the portions were very disappointing. They were served in a large takeout container, but each section was barely filled, which made it feel even more skimpy. Definitely not worth it for the price.

    Burrito dinner
    Mireya F.

    Food was good but beans left something to be desired. Guac was good. Burrito was really good. Steak was amazing

    Enrique A.

    Wasn't mating like before Juice was with a fruit fly Chicken very salty I was so hungry I didn't wanna leave a message, but unfortunately, this is how things get worse and worse if you don't say nothing I think management has to be more up to beat because the business is not as they used to be No señor

    Bean, rice and cheese. Like old school Wendy's commercials ...... " where's the beef ? "

    Don't know what happened here but I asked for a steak burrito and received what appears to be a vegetarian with a couple pieces of steak in it. Disappointing to say the least. Also 1 salsa for a burrito?? If I eat in I get unlimited use of salsa bottles but limited to 1 for carry out unless I pay extra.

    Tacos de asada
    Moises T.

    Zacatacos is hands down the best place to get tacos on the southwest side of Chicago. Ive been Coming here since 2006 and no regrets. When you walk for the first time into this amazing place, you're greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The decor is vibrant and eye-catching, the staff is always friendly and attentive. Whether you're dining in or taking out, you'll feel right at home. Zacatacos is famous for its delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine. The steak tacos or Asada tacos are a must-try for anyone who loves juicy and flavorful meat. The steak is cooked to perfection, and the toppings are always fresh. From the tender and juicy steak to the spicy home made salsa, these tacos are the perfect combination of flavors and textures. This place takes you to flavor town with every single bite. Aside from the steak tacos, Zacatacos also offers a wide variety of other menu items. Whether you're in the mood for chicken, al pastor, beef, burritos or tortas, you'll find something you love at here. Tacos are one of the most beloved and versatile foods in the world and when it comes to tacos, they take it serious. This place doesn't play around. If you're a fan of tacos and you're in the southwest side of Chicago, looking for something new, you must try Zacatacos. Let me tell you you wont regret it.

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    The meat is tough--it tastes like donkey--and it takes an hour to get three tacos. I don't recommend it.

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    food and service nasty as fuck. beans taste like water, meat was hard, horchata was a quarter filled with all the cinnamon at the bottom.

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    There was no food they wouldn't make they enchiladas the same way I just had them for my mother for mothers day coming up

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    I got a torta didn't know they came with no beans and cream anymore, terrible choice plus the meat was burnt!

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    Great food I highly recommend this place there's not a place like this...one word fantastic

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    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

    Food was awesome Everyone was great. Hostess managers food…read morerunners busboy except for our server Cortez Very disappointig! I'm in the service industry for 30 years I had to walk around the restaurant and look for him to get a drink refill . We were done by the time we got it All he did was in very sloppy way take out order . Super bad server. The rest great including atmosphere .

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    Chicken fajitas
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    Sabroso! Mexican Grill

    Sabroso! Mexican Grill

    4.7
    (547 reviews)
    8.0 mi
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    Four of us (two adults and two kids) visited Sabroso! Mexican Grill for the first time during a…read moretrip to Chicago. I must admit that I had low expectations because quite frankly, I have not enjoyed Mexican food outside of Mexico or California. However, we were hungry, and it was near where we were staying, so I decided we should check it out, and I am so glad we did! The food was great. Both adults and the VERY picky children in our group all enjoyed our meals. I ordered the green chicken enchiladas and the other adult ordered a chile relleno combo, which I also got to try. Everything was delicious and devoured by all! We were so full but the owner talked us into the chocoflan, and we did not regret trying it. It was soooo good! Speaking of the owner, the service was great. We really enjoyed how he and the rest of the staff were very courteous. It is a small establishment, and it gets a good amount of people, so I assume that there are waits during peak hours. I highly recommend Sabroso! And we plan to return the next time we are in the area.

    My husband and I had a great meal here. We were welcomed with complimentary chips and salsa. I…read moreordered the vegetarian enchiladas, and he had the Sabroso burrito with grilled chicken--both were excellent. The service was especially noteworthy. Our server was very friendly and thoughtfully let me know that the rice is made with chicken broth, offering double beans or a side salad instead. As a vegetarian, I really appreciated that attention to detail. The restaurant is small, cozy, and clean. There's no parking lot, but we found free street parking on Erie Street right next to the restaurant. We'll definitely come back!

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    XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

    XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

    4.8
    (361 reviews)
    12.4 mi
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    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.

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    Dining Room
    Pineapple special. Simply the best.
    Pineapple special. Simply the best.
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    El Xangarrito

    El Xangarrito

    4.8
    (217 reviews)
    12.8 mi

    Phenomenal food, staff and service. We have come back many many times with close friends and always…read moreleave happy.

    Thanks to Yelp El Xangarrito has been on my list for sometime, and I was not disappointed. It is a…read morevery small family-owned Mexican restaurant but the seating does not make you feel cramped. We did make reservations/wait list and was seated immediately. We started off with chips and salsa, and the salsa was a bit too spicy for me, but everyone else enjoyed it. We started with the Chicken Poblano - a savory dish with creamy poblano sauce mixed with chicken and sliced poblano peppers topped with corn. We all enjoyed it. Most of the reviews recommended the enchiladas and we ordered a variety of them. The Enchiladas Poblanos stuffed with chicken and cheese. The poblano sauce was rich and smoky. We also had the Enchiladas Morita. They were filled with shrimp and cheese. It was so flavorful and the morita chile added so much flavor. Each dish was served with a side jicama salad. Their special was a shrimp pasta with lobster. It came with full lobster tail. The sauce was creamy and flavorful. It is also BYOB, which is a nice option. Service was excellent, friendly offered recommendations. This is probably one of my favorite Mexican restaurants and highly recommend.

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    Veggie Pastor Tacos
    Veggie Pastor Tacos
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    Traditional Pastor Tacos
    Steak Enchiladas Mole. A generous portion to share or to take some home with you for a late night snack.

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    Steak Enchiladas Mole. A generous portion to share or to take some home with you for a late night snack.
    5 Rabanitos

    5 Rabanitos

    4.2
    (841 reviews)
    5.7 mi
    $$

    The chef who owns this restaurant trained with Rick Bayless for 19 years and it really comes out in…read morehis cooking. All of the food was absolutely delicious. We came later on a Monday night so we did not have to wait to get a seat although it was still pretty busy. The place is decorated nicely. Well on a block with many other Mexican businesses. Located right off the pink line it is very easy to get to and also noted to be near the Mexican art Institute. The chicken mole enchiladas were delicious. Spicy and bitterness of the chocolate balanced super well. rice was also cooked perfectly. The shredded beef dish was short rib and mashed potatoes. They were meant to be assembled into a homemade tortilla - a very interesting concept. The homemade tortillas were so warm and fluffy. I have never had such good tortillas. I took a tamale plate home. It was large and had a good portion of shredded pork. Super flavorful, but also I felt the texture might've been firmer than I would've expected.

    A short walk to the northeast from the National Museum of Mexican Art, we had excellent service as…read morewell as food. It was a hot, humid day, but apparently it was warmer inside than on their sidewalk seating, so we dined outside. My wife ordered the Vegetarian Torta ($13.75) and I chose the Shrimp Torta ($14.50). They were each quite large and filling. My shrimp torta was good, but a little one note. The vegetarian torta was an awesome combination of flavors and I would order it again in a heartbeat. Only real negatives were that they did not offer any draft beer options and the Chips y Salsa ($3.75) had a meager quantity of chips to eat their tasty and generous tomatillo and 3-chile salsa options. Would actually go 4.5 stars based on those 2 factors, but gave the benefit of the extra half star due to how good our service was and the excellent flavor of the veggie sandwich.

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    Manchamanteles Restaurant

    Manchamanteles Restaurant

    4.4
    (145 reviews)
    9.4 mi
    $$

    Manchamanteles is as fun and exciting on the inside as its boldly colored outside would lead you to…read morebelieve. The staff are donned in themed regalia, and will gleefully sing you a happy birthday song even if you're quite far from adolescence (and also a few days out from your actual birthday). The moles were all phenomenal, and the mezcal margarita pitcher more than satisfied our group. The interior is a bit bright and skews somewhat family oriented, so I wouldn't recommend it for every crowd. But for my group of friends and I, Manchamanteles more than delivered in food, service, and fun alike.

    Came here on Valentine's Day with a reservation, there were three of us, one kid. It was full of…read morefamilies, some couples. The had a tasting menu but we opted out of it. They give you a complimentary spicy trail mix. We started with the guacamole, it was okay. Then I got a traditional margarita, my partner got a pina colada with strawberries, and my kid got a pink lemonade (Marz Brewing made). The margarita was good, not strong but not too watery. For dinner I got the chicken fajitas, the waiter asked if I wanted just chicken which I though was odd because I ordered the chicken fajitas and I wasn't sure what he meant or if he meant no veggies, it came with veggies luckily. It also came with tortilla, corn, and a side of refried black beans with cojita, and rice. It was all okay. My partner got the lamb mole, it was sweet and savory, not spicy. And it came with tortillas. They have a lot of mole options, so if you're into that definitely come here to try! Overall it was just okay.

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    Dobladas De Mole Negro! Delicious
    Dobladas De Mole Negro! Delicious
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    Frontera Grill

    Frontera Grill

    3.9
    (2.8k reviews)
    8.7 mi
    $$

    Bib-gormand Mexican restaurant that shares a location with it's sister restaurant (which has had a…read moreMichelin star for over a decade) I was with a group of 6 friends on a Saturday night when we wandered by this place, and the smell drew us in. We were very fortunate in that they were able to fit all of us in last-minute without a reservation The menu is on the pricer side, but there are tons of options that apparently rotate every couple of weeks. My party and I tried the chips + guac and quesadilla app, and I got there Oxacan carne asada dish. It was all solid. I especially appreciated that they offered unlimited corn tortillas that we could use to make our dishes into tacos. Both indoor and outdoor seating

    I first ate at Frontera in 1989 and although not exactly a "regular" I have continued to return…read moreagain and again, as well as to Topolobompo the sister restaurant next door. The food is always first rate, service good, atmosphere lively and drinks are top notch. It doesn't seem as innovative as it once was, not because the food isn't as good but what was once revolutionary, has since been copied/imitated by restaurants in every city in the country Last night we shared the tasty ceviche trio, the duck carnitas and the wonderful tortilla soup. The mezcal margaritas hit the spot, everything was perfectly prepared. Recommended!

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    Back room, additional eating area at the bar
    Back room, additional eating area at the bar
    Duck carnitas
    Duck carnitas
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