Penelopes Vegan Taqueria Pilsen
Jennifer · 627 Google reviewsPenelopes Vegan Taqueria Pilsen — under-the-radar vegan in Pilsen. Walk in and you know immediately: this place is real. Technique and tradition show up on every plate. Elle: "The pineapple Margarita was fresh ans so good" [$$]
What 99 diners keep saying
What 99 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We love Penelope’s so much it’s honestly hard to decide to go out to eat anywhere else! Coming from Phoenix it’s nice to know where to go for some amazing tacos in Chicago!!”
“The BEST Mexican food (all vegan) in a vividly colorful and fun atmosphere! (Wall art by SENKOEONE We ordered Takis Street Elote, Pambazo / Torta, Chimichanga and Strawberry Horchata. Fast service and everything we have tried is delicious! We always look forward to Penelope’s - at any of their locations- on every visit to Chicago!”
“The food and drinks are good and the soy chorizo actually taste like chorizo!”
“Visiting Chicago for a couple of days and staying in this neighborhood. I was so happy to find this place nearby. Solid margaritas, spectacular tacos. I wish they were open for breakfast, I’d be the first in line.”
“I think I’ll be dreaming about the birria tacos I had for the rest of my life. I would move to this area immediately just to go to Penelope’s every day!”
“Good food, fast service. Asada taco was a bit too salty but overall good.”
“Really delicious vegan tacos, especially for those taco Tuesday deals. Every dish has so much flavor in it and tastes great. The paintings in here are also really cool. Smaller location.”
“The food was incredible!!!!! We had practically one of everything, it was hit after hit after hit”
“This spot rules. It is part of my regular Pilsen rotation. My favorites on the menu include the pozole, Mexi burger, chilaquiles, carne asada fries, and tacos de cárnicas. Don't skip a drink here, I love ordering the matcha horchata, but the dirty horchata is amazing too. I have never had a miss at this restaurant. We bring friends and family from out of town here every time. The service here is quick and friendly.”
“Its really Good tacos and cruelty free, fav spot in pilsen now”
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