50 Best Taco Restaurants near Lyons

“This is a Chicago style restaurant. You go in you order at the counter and then wait for your number to be called to pick up your food. They have a very large menu with a little something for everyone. The prices are fair and the food is tasty. They offer bottled beers as well as some Mexican drinks. There is usually some sort of sport game playing on the large TV. They also have a separate gambling room. I have been here numerous times and try something different to eat each time. Overall, it's a nice place to stop and grab a quick bite to eat. The atmosphere is just a place to eat with customers ranging from people of all backgrounds. If you are in the area and need a quick bite this is a good place to go eat.“

“The best birria I have ever eaten in my entire life. I've just been there for the first time and it's simply incredible. From the first place, I was involved in something difficult to explain, so many years passing and never having given them a chance or knowing the goodness of their food.“

“Owner is contagiously passionate about his food, which made the experience that much more enjoyable. The juice/horchata/lemonade Are incredible - if it’s your first time, owner lets you sample each one. Ordered the birria quesadilla dinner with chips and guac, all of which were outstanding and so authentic. Will definitely be back!!“

“I must say that the food was very delicious, the service from Daniel was excellent, the quesabirrias are delicious, and the micheladas are on point, I highly recommend this place and I hope to return soon, every time I come on a trip to Chicago this is my place favorite.“

“The Quesobirria was super delicious. The tortillas are literally handmade and fresh to order. I was impressed how attentive the staff was. Came with a couple of friends from out of town and I definitely think this place nailed a super delicious quesobirria. I will definitely come back. Found my new spot for birria!“

“Best tacos in Logan square sorry not sorry this is my go to taco spot always I love the service the workers are very attentive team spicy tacoooossss ????Vegetarian options: Never had a veggie taco till I tried one here and it is officially my favorite Taco on the list “

“This place has the bomb tacos - a culinary adventure for sure, not your average taqueria (which I do love btw, but this is different). Rotating seasonal special ingredients, duck tacos, amazing flavor. Also a little pricier, and a longer wait time (they make these suckers to order) I advise order online in advance and pick em up!“

“Lucidos has THE BEST Al pastor in the entire city of Chicago . I've been to a few dozen taco places in Chicago and this is the best of the best Al pastor. On el trompo is a good sign that they'll be delicious. On top of the spit it a whole pineapple which tastes so much better a little bit charred and not too sweet - unlike using canned pineapples as some restaurants do. The service is very friendly and it's a casual ambiance. I will absolutely be back. Love this place.“

“Beautiful restaurant, screams chicago definitely very unique I had asada and pastor tacos. they were delicious they had a good amount of meat in em definitely worth their price. The horchata was delicious as well not at all watery. A taco place is as good as their salsa...if you like spicy their red salsa does the job although both are very delicious. Service was friendly and fast I got greeted as soon as I walked in the door. Definitely will be back!“

“I am an avid eater!!, yes and I have been comparing this place and it’s simply great. The place is clean, food is very good and authentic and most of the family works. Only concern is that the place is small and it gets crowded on weekends.“

“Omg this was so so good. We got the Al pastor, carne asada and bistec for a total of $10. The carne asada was so so so good!! The bistec was also delicious and the portion was huge. My friend got the Al pastor and was really satisfied.Sergio was so nice. Would happily come back next time I’m in the area.“

“My wife, daughter, and I stopped by early this morning and it was great to find this hidden gem. The staff were very friendly, the food was delicious, and prices were more reasonable than several other Mexican restaurants in the area.I had the Chilaquiles (without meat or additional onion) and it had just the right amount of taste and spice. My wife had the Huevos Rancheros which she liked but were a bit too spicy for her. It was her first time trying them. I found them D-lish (I love me some spice!). My daughter had the breakfast burrito... it had chorizo, scrambled eggs, pico de gallo, and 1 or 2 other ingredients.There was plenty of parking and a small outdoor seating area as you walk in if that's your vibe. Definitely will be coming back to try out the rest of the menu. The hours are limited though so you'll have to plan accordingly.“

“Truly authentic, and really incredible food. I don’t know how they get their Carne Asada so tender, but it’s really fantastic! Their Al Pastor is to die for as well! Also recently tried there Carne Asada enchiladas with Mole sauce. Homemade Mole was blissful! My wife had their chicken enchiladas. Really incredible. They have this wonderful tangy cheesy chicken filling and she got the green sauce on top. Sumptuous! I’ve eaten good Mexican food all over the US, and in Mexico, and this place is a real gem. Throw in very reasonable prices, a great owner chef who’s passionate about what he does, and you’ve got a trifecta!“

“This place is fantastic for dining out! I highly recommend it. I recently took my family here, and the food was absolutely amazing! The staff were incredibly welcoming, and the environment was top-notch. The restaurant's interior was beautifully decorated—it felt like I was transported to Mexico!There are two locations in Chicago, so be sure to visit the one on 55th street if you want to dine in; the 18th street location is for takeout only. This was my first visit, and I'm already looking forward to returning! Just a heads up, both locations offer street parking, so plan accordingly, especially on weekends.“

“Nice little neighborhood place. The hours are odd so you have to check if they are open. I think they close mon-wed. I found this place looking for queso birria tacos. For $15 you get 4 decent sized tacos with the consommé. Great meaty tacos, I'm a big guy and I usually could knock out 8-10 tacos. I could only eat 6 here. The guacamole was big enough for me and my buddy. They have a juice bar inside and we ordered off of the server's recommendation. She recommended a pineapple drink and it was solid. We ended up getting a second order of drinks for the road. They don't have parking but you should be able to find something across the street. Place is clean and the cook wore gloves. I appreciate when a place is clean and people are wearing gloves. The waitress/server was very helpful and had great recommendations. She was easy to talk to since I don't speak Spanish. There was a bunch of online orders and takeout which in my opinion is good. That means there's no old food, they sell it all and buy fresh. Bathrooms were clean. I noticed the table next to me ordered a latte and seen they had an espresso machine. I haven't tried the coffee so I can't talk about the quality. Just that they have an espresso machine. I like this place a lot. Very friendly staff, great food and great amount of food for the price. Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you.“

“Tried their food at a fest last summer and loved it, so I wanted to make a visit here. The food didn't disappoint. Loved the tacos and ramen con birria (Levanton). I appreciated that you can wait comfortably in your car and they call you when your order is ready.“

“A hole in wall gem. This spot made it to my authentic flavor list. Every bite was flavorful and ingredients were proportionally put together making the burrito very enjoyable. The 2 guys working there were very enthusiast towards customers making the whole experience awesome.“

“These tacos are ON POINT! I can’t believe he doesn’t have a whole building dedicated to this (although the stand does feel a bit more homemade/genuine). The sauce selections slap, the tacos come out flavorful and the price is just Love!“

“New location and best tacos.. service is great, the waitress comes often to check on you. The carne asada has great flavor. Try the place you will not be disappointed. Every chance I am in the south side I will be going to this place.. My sister also orders the Alpastor and loves them.“

“Real Mexican tacos! Tacos and tortas are very well served, the people is very friendly and the food was out at a super speed. Restroom was very clean too. The tables and the whole place look a bit old but clean, clean, clean!Kid-friendliness: Our kids love plain tacos but even for the picky eaters they have chicken nuggets, fries, burgers and quesadillas, so I would say it is a very good place to eat with kids. Plus the beverages are delicious.“

“Rossy and her team are absolutely amazing! My husband and I knew we wanted to do great and delicious mexican food for our wedding and we were struggling to find someone who could do that in a large venue setting, and was willing to travel to Janesville, Wisconsin. I found Rossy through tons of research online and so happy I did! She is so incredibly kind and we enjoyed taking the drive to Chicago where she cooked right in front of us a variety of options to try for our wedding.I know that my husband and I probably over communicated often in the 9 months leading up to the wedding with tons of questions and making sure all would go right. She was so patient and kind, communicated with us as we needed, and made sure we were confident with the day of.The day of was amazing! The set up of the food was great for a buffet for 220 people! It was delicious and was a HUGE talk even after the wedding from family and friends. She had plenty of food that people were able to go up for seconds if they wanted to! :)Her team was so friendly and fast. We are so thankful for her and her team to make the trip out to Janesville and for all her support. We recommend her 10 out of 10! Thank you!“

“I absolutely love Big Rigs! From their food truck to their restaurant, their food is always so delicious. My go to is always a Quesadilla de Alpastor (tortilla hecha a mano). They’re a pretty decent size, I get full with just one ? definitely always recommend this place to people ?“

“Food is amazing nice and fresh, staff is even more amazing!!! Food isn’t super expensive. They have tables to eat, gaming. I will be coming here more often.Parking: Lots of room.Kid-friendliness: Kids have a variety of food to choose from“

“The food was amazing !! I wanted a quick bite after work and ran into this little spot. I got one of each empanada that they had. The chicken one was Devine!! For a small place the food is very tasty and worth the trip. They were also very friendly and patient with my indecisiveness which I greatly appreciated.“

“Really good, cheap. Burgers used to be really good. Last couple of times I ordered the double burger the meat was really dry. I’m not sure what’s going on with that but the Italian beef and the fries are really good for a great price. ?“

“On November 17, 2023 I stopped at this Mexican restaurant and gave them a try with little to know chance right before my hair appointment and when I tell you one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve been to in a very long time the food was freshly prepared the restaurant was clean and the customer service was A1 any time I’m in Chicago on the southwest side this would be a restaurant I would have to go to so for anyone reading this go here“

“I never write reviews but this one was warranted. The service here was excellent and the turnaround was fast but the Carnitas were outstanding!!! My husband had a gordita de asada and it was exceptional. We'll be coming back for the Pozole on Saturday!! Highly recommended this place.“

“Hidden gem! Tacos are full of incidents and full of flavor. Al pastor are side by side with the Al pastor from atotonilco. Asada tacos are delicious as well. Only thing I wish they would do is not chop up the asada into so small pieces. Other than that, visit this place and enjoy the great tacos! I wish I could give half stars because it definitely deserves 4 1/2 stars out of 5!“

“Tonight was my second time eating here, and it was ever better than the first time. The food is delicious! I had the al pastor, mushroom al pastor and chile relleno tacos and each one was better than the last. I like that there is a lot of variety in the menu with some off the beaten path choices. I have not been in the restaurant yet, but my Husband reported that it was adorable inside with fun cocktails and nice ambience. This will definitely be added to our rotation!“

“Regular price and size tacos al pastor are really good. On Monday and Tuesday tacos are supposed to be 1 dollar but if you don't ask they won't tell. Why would you advertise that in social media if you don't offer it to your customers and instead just give them regular tacos and when customer ask, you say that you need to ask for those ? ? If you opt for the special taco be aware that you would get 80% tortilla and 10% grease scraps.“

“We came here with friends after school. We walked in and ordered 6 smoothies- so delicious and I don’t even know how she produced them so quickly! Then another car pulled up with 6 more of our friends. Elvia quickly made their order, too! Then a few more showed up and she just kept pumping out our orders as well as the other customers who popped in between our whole group. The smoothies were so fresh tasting! The atmosphere was so chill and comfy! My friend’s daughter pulled out a deck of cards and the kids started playing! We definitely have been missing out on this hidden gem. I’ve driven past a million times and never even noticed it! Can’t wait to make this our regular hangout and try everything on the menu! Gracias, Elvia! ❤️“

“I love coming here so much. Great vibes, amazing coffee, fire empanadas ??? i’m walking out with a smile on my face guaranteed. Early bird special is a large coffee (iced or hot) and an empanada for $7…. im breaking up with dunkin. I’ve been a huge Tola fan since 2017 when I lived by the Southport location. #4 is my fave of the bunch!“

“Mr. Molcajetes is a late-night haven for taco enthusiasts. Their steak tacos are a delicious, packed with flavor and grilled to perfection. The vibrant patio sets the stage for an idyllic summer dining experience. Whether you're craving a midnight snack or a lively evening under the stars, Mr. Molcajetes is the go-to spot. I would highly recommend it. Service was fast and I always felt tended to.“

“They are a great option for family dining. They gave us specialized attention for a bday party and made us feel incredibly welcomed while the guest of honor was treated extremely kindly and given even more specialized attention. And the food was great too!“

“The food here at least for the carnitas, are hands down the best, i live near the ORD airport and used to drive down all the way down to the southside for some good carnitas. Thank goodness, I no longer have to since finding this gem of a restaurant. Another indication that this place is great is because it always has customers, never empty. Oh, and their champurado is da bomb! I haven't tried other stuff on their menu like tacos, flautas, etc. But I can vouch for the carnitas. staff is also friendly and very clean.“

“I spend a lot of time here a lot especially in the summer. I have a specific order and each and every time it's done with perfection. Any where I go to eat I ask to make my food with love and that's what I receive every time. Oh the drinks are amazing as well.“

“We went tonight for dinner and were shocked!As regular customers we were surprised by the UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT sign. We were also told NO ALCOHOL.Jose you and your family will be missed. We are saddened that we were unable to say ..you will be missed and your in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to see you again soon!Mike & Louise , your friends at the bar!“

“Loved the music, decoration, and food. Got the asada tacos with avocado and cheese and loved it. As well as the horchata was lovely. I would come back and recommend others to try!Parking: At least 20 spotsKid-friendliness: Has a kid menu and lots of kid options for drinksWheelchair accessibility: The entrance has no stairs and has wheelchair accessible parking“

“Took my friend here for a early birthday dinner and the Vibe was very welcoming, bartender was amazing she kept talking to us telling us about the bartender life… the glazed pork belly taco and the tres leche cake was so good highly recommended the berry colada was my favorite non alcoholic beverage…..This place is very warm welcome environment which I like I highly recommend coming here it was..“

“I consider myself a taco connoisseur. I've been in Chicago for over 13 years and have visited countless taco spots. This place is VERY SOLID. We got steak taco, al pastor taco, chicken tostada and al pastor burrito. On a scale of 1-10, I put this at a 9-9.5. Very well seasoned, excellent shells, great toppings that are abundant and the people who run it are extremely friendly and caring. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.“

“Great place to eat, the food is very delicious and the prices are phenomenal.One plate was enough to fill me up for lunch and have dinner as well. They have very friendly staff and have good music.Only thing to be aware of is that they have no parking lot so be on the lookout not to park on the lot next to them as that belongs to just tires and you will be towed.Muy Buena comida con precios excellentes y las porsiones son muy generosas.Los trabajadores son muy amables y tienen muy bonita Musica.No tienen lote de estacionamiento asi que no se vallan a estacionar en el lote de just tires porque pueden pedir que la grua se lleve su carro.Parking: Parking must be on the street only“

“Service was so hospitable! They gave us a free consomé to try and it was really good. I don’t even like consomé typically but this one was delicious I’d def purchase it. We tried the burrito and taco and both were so flavorful! It’s authentic but modern!“

“The service was fast! But most importantly the food is so good! I ate the tacos and the machete! Great portions for the price! The ambiance is good as well! They have the option to put music or you can always suggest a movie and they'll play it!!“

“These guys are the best, got me addicted. They're humble, and consistent. A great selection of fillings. Be sure to keep count of what you got, they're not trying to get one over you. An honest spot, with the best habanero salsa I've ever had. Tripa dorada, and their campechano de suadero y chorizo are my absolute faves. Eat at/in your car, not over the condiments.Parking: The lot they stay is where you eat and parkWheelchair accessibility: There's no restroom as this is a taco truck. They're friendly enough. Bear in mind, it's a taco truck.“

“I really enjoyed the tacos from here, they were $4 ea - if you want the lunch special with rice and beans it's $15 for that and 3 tacos. Both the carne asada and the al pastor were super flavorful - I think I preferred the Al pastor slightly. The green salsa had a kick to it and was great on the tacos.@main_guy_eats“

“We used El Pollo's food truck for a Saturday afternoon bridal shower and everything about it was amazing from start to finish! The owner, Aureliano López was a one man show, getting there in plenty of time to make a variety of delicious tacos, quesadillas and elote for 35 guests. The truck pulled all the way up the driveway into the back yard so everyone had easy access to grab their food from the brightly colored very festive truck! Couldn't have asked for a better experience- we will definitely be using El Pollo again! Chris W“

“(Translated by Google) I had always visited this place but the person who was there today gave me terrible service, a very rude woman and she is already a lady. The truth is that I do not recommend it on Sunday while I attend people like Eya, very bad service and bad treatment My daughter, rude lady in a bad mood(Original)Siempre avía visitado ested lugar pero la persona que estaba hoy me dió un pésimo servicio una mujer muy mal educada y ya es una señora la verdad no lo recomiendo en domingo mientras atienda jente como eya muy mal servicio y trato mal Ami hija señora grosera mal humorada“

“i have not yet made it into the city to try the restaurant but i am blessed to visit their food truck when it comes to the milk pail- el gran paseo on rt 25 in elgin on the weekends. the birria is amazingly flavorful and moist and the pulque is soooooo delicious too!!! could not recommend them more highly! so so so grateful they bring their delectable treats out to the suburbs!!!! thank you los mixiotes!“