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Cecina Grill Pilsen

4.4612 reviews ·Opentil 9 tonight
The meat had that perfect balance of smokiness and spice, marinated just right to give every bite a burst of incredible taste
Moises Treviño GarciaMoises Treviño Garcia · 422 Google reviews
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Cecina Grill Pilsen — mexican in Pilsen. The noise level tells you everything you need to know. Moises Treviño Garcia: "Each taco was like a symphony of flavors spicy, savory, fresh, and satisfying" [$]

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1536 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
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Review photo by Jorge
Jun 2026

While the food is slightly pricey, it’s well worth it. The cecina was cooked perfectly. The grilled cheese on the taco was a great touch that added depth to an otherwise simple taco. Their salsa de árbol was spicy and yummy. Serving size is quite big. Overall, well worth stopping by.

Jorge

Jorge

30 reviews on Google

Review photo by Laura Andrade
Apr 2026

La comida super rica, excelente servicio, probamos varias comidas todo nos encantó súper recomendado 😋 un excelente precio también, y nos dijeron que nos regalaran un pastelito 🧁 si es un cumpleaños, nos tocó ver un festejado por cierto 😊

Laura Andrade

Laura Andrade

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rodrigo Najera
Feb 2026

Mi Primera vez probando MACHACA. Un platillo muy sabroso. Meseras muy amables. Volveré.

Rodrigo Najera

Rodrigo Najera

20 reviews on Google

Review photo by Abraham Ramirez
Feb 2026

Llegue por un video de tiktok, mis expectativas eran muy grandes y sorprendentemente me las dejaron mas altas, la comida esta deliciosa. Llegué saboreando la cecina y fue una increíble experiencia de sabor. La atención 10 de 10, encontré un excelente lugar para desayunar, comer y cenar.

Abraham Ramirez

Abraham Ramirez

175 reviews on Google

Review photo by Pam Luna
Feb 2026

Me encanta este lugar porque tiene auténtico sazón mexicano. Cuidan todos los detalles, tienen tortillas hechas a mano, frijoles de olla, arroz rojito y salsa de molcajete. Mi recomendación es que prueben los chilaquiles con cecina o el Machacado. La cecina es preparada en el restaurante y está deliciosaaaaa. La atención es muy amable.

Pam Luna

Pam Luna

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by Flora Munoz
Jan 2026

One of my favorite places Uno de mis favoritos lugares en sur 18

Flora Munoz

Flora Munoz

16 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alexis Banez
Jan 2026

My best friend introduced me to this place and we loveeee it. Now I introduced it to my boyfriend and we like going to eat here for a quick brunch on the weekends. The food is very good, and they always give complimentary chips and salsa. I like to switch up my main order but I ALWAYS order a taco de pollo and a taco de mejica. Their tortillas are handmade and amazing I will always come back here!!!

Alexis Banez

Alexis Banez

4 reviews on Google

Review photo by Denise
Jan 2026

Surf & Turf burrito is my favorite!!

Denise

Denise

174 reviews on Google

Review photo by Beatriz Crespo Vazquez
Oct 2025

Delicious food! Warm fresh salsa and chips!

Beatriz Crespo Vazquez

Beatriz Crespo Vazquez

54 reviews on Google

Review photo by Carina Esquivel
Sep 2025

I ordered through the app Too Good To Go, only because I wanted to try something different and not spend a lot of $ and this place popped up. I decided to give them a try since it was only $3.99 for a surprise bag, (through the app). LET ME TELL U..I WAS SURPRISED!! I got two chix tacos (onions & cilantro) & rice & beans. It was DELICIOSO!! For $3.99 who wouldn’t (through Too Good To Go App). I will def be back to order from them again.

Carina Esquivel

Carina Esquivel

110 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lorena Gonzalez
Jul 2025

Muy rica la comida

Lorena Gonzalez

Lorena Gonzalez

64 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mario-Galileo Cendejas
Jun 2025

Food quality is EXCELLENT and such a good flavor. Their green chilaquiles with the cecina is hands down one of my favorite things at this place. Family-owned restaurant for the win!!!!!

Mario-Galileo Cendejas

Mario-Galileo Cendejas

16 reviews on Google

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