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- tacos
- horchata
- good for a quick meal
- tortas
- casual
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- RyanDecember 14, 2015Better than average classic taco with good quality, tender chicken and pork. Griddled fresh. Al pastor especially flavorful with not too much fat and little caramelized peppers and hint of pineapple.Upvote2Downvote
- Amy RobertsonNovember 21, 2016The al pastor is what they are known for, but the carne asada is fresh made and delicious with salsa verde tooUpvoteDownvote
- Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014Somehow, the divier parts of this tiny taqueria are what seem to stick out: the battered stools, the terse short-order cooks. Luckily, it takes only a few bites to forget about atmosphere. Read moreUpvote1Downvote
- Tom FosgardOctober 25, 2015By far the best tacos that I've had in Chicago. Awesome. I recommend the carne molida tacos.UpvoteDownvote
- They are good, simple yummy tacos. Everyone loves the al pastor. I also like the ground beef.UpvoteDownvote
- Pastor and veggie burritos have me coming back over and over again. Green Salsa > RedUpvoteDownvote
- Laurie SkellyFebruary 11, 2013There's a sweet dinner special in the front window that isn't on the main menu - 2 tacos, rice, beans for $5.UpvoteDownvote
- If you're carrying out get the guacamole! The chips are greasy but the guac is wonderfulUpvote1Downvote
- Quite possibly the best Mexican food on Chicago's north side. The al pastor is incredible. Read moreUpvote3Downvote
- Sean WardJune 15, 2013Very nice little taqueria. Nothing I've tried wasn't good. And good price. Clear signage.Upvote1Downvote
- Burrito al pastor, guacomole, and horchata -- a delish combo!UpvoteDownvote
- Best tacos al pastor on the north side. Good horchata too!Upvote4Downvote
- It doesn't look like much but the tacos are really good!UpvoteDownvote
- Adventurous folks should try the lengua (cow tongue) tacos. They're good.UpvoteDownvote
- Mitch BrinkmanApril 14, 2010Do not leave without getting the al pastor tacos or torta. Life changer.Upvote2Downvote
- Lonna KateAugust 9, 2014Waited for 5 minutes and no one even acknowledged my presence. Bye.UpvoteDownvote
- AteneaMay 17, 2014Me llevé una gran sorpresa! La comida mexicana es muy buena y un gusto saludar a mis paisanos!UpvoteDownvote