Shorty’s Mexican Grill
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About
Shorty’s Mexican Grill — honest mexican in Far South Side. Traditional preparation with honest flavors.
Experience Breakdown
Deidre M Williams
139 reviews
“Again, I hate that I forgot pics because the decorations were so festive and authentic”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
I got a taco dinner with flour shell.to much damn salt in it.wont never go there again.trie calling noanswer.
The guy was really nice. Inside it smelt horrible. I had three tacos and a torta. The meat was just horrible.
Horrible comida está muy carro y el personal parece que están un funera. No vayan.
Location
11529 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
What 81+ diners say about Shorty’s Mexican Grill
“I am a taco lover and baby they have a new customer.”
I am a taco lover and baby they have a new customer! I love the chicken tacos. Perfect balance of meat, cilantro, and onions (I don’t eat lettuce). Only thing is it was very hot in the establishment but it’s super clean! Food 10/10, customer service 10/10, and establishment 9/10 (due to heat).
Jasmine Moore
Jun 2025
“Clean well lit modern restaurant.”
Clean well lit modern restaurant. Chicharon tacos was 10/10. Might require to eat within the first 10 min. Or else the tortilla gets soggy. Maybe separate the meat.. well dine steak torta is good with the hot sauce. Better then a quarter pounder.
Jose Natalio Gonzalez (Papucho)
Apr 2023
“If you coming here❗️ they have no restrooms even to customers who dine in❗️&tacos were not it.”
If you coming here❗️ they have no restrooms even to customers who dine in❗️&tacos were not it. They were hella watery & bland . Agua Fresca needs more attention.
Betcy Rangel
Mar 2024
“There was no bathroom facilities, but the food was excellent, authentic mexican food..”
There was no bathroom facilities, but the food was excellent, authentic mexican food... I'm glad I experienced these delicacy s. Thanx shorty...
paul anthony solano
Feb 2026
“Delicious and authentic.”
KB
Aug 2025
“Chicken tacos always fire.”
Chicken tacos always fire. Service is always quick.
Porshay Lloyd
Jul 2025
“I always come here to practice my Spanish and they're so nice and helpful.”
I always come here to practice my Spanish and they're so nice and helpful. The food is a delicious reward. I've been going for almost a year and they have always been incredible people with incredible food. I feel incredibly safe and comfortable here.
Parker Arrowsmith
Jun 2025
“Everything was perfect Salsa roja could improve.”
Everything was perfect Salsa roja could improve. Other than that amazing restaurant. Amazing staff. Good food. Got a torta de milanesa w fries and a drink. Can’t beat that.
Axel Soria
Feb 2025
“Clean establishment, clean staff (owner/employee *not sure) which is highly important otherwise...”
Clean establishment, clean staff (owner/employee *not sure) which is highly important otherwise “I’m not even hungry anymore.” Great food, had tacos & fries. I highly recommend & will be back.
TonyaMarie
Jan 2025
“Ordered 3 steak tacos, and I have been in love ever since.”
Ordered 3 steak tacos, and I have been in love ever since. This is the place to go.
Monique Lonyáe
Nov 2024
“Food is good and fresh.”
Philip Swint
Nov 2024
“I order at least once a week.”
I order at least once a week. I call before I go. My food is hot and ready. Great place.
Andrea Jones
Oct 2024
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