TACOS EL JEFE
TACOS EL JEFE — a tacos spot in Portage Park. Order the Tacos. "Everything was delicious, but the carnitas was probably the best" — Jason Kelly [patio]
What 102 diners keep saying
What 102 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We popped in to grab some dinner to- go. Quick and friendly service. They answered our questions and had everything ready quickly.”
“Todo muy delicioso 😋 lo recomendó la atención 10/10 👏🏻la comida 10/10 fue muy buena mi experiencia todo lo que pedimos nos gustó el café☕️ muy delicioso 👌🏻 la comida caliente tortillas calientes 🤩 muy comodo te sientes como en casa🫶”
“Tacos were good and full of flavor. Staff were really friendly, especially our waitress. I had steak tacos and a coca-cola on this visit. I've had their horchata before which was so rich and flavorful. The place was clean and nicely decorated.”
“Los tacos no tinen mucha carne la cecina son pedazos muy chiquitos para el precio los de carnitas estan buenos pero también es muy poca carne lo que le ponen luego pedi uno de lengua y estaba saladisimo”
“The food is good but charging a $1 for avocado to only add this tiny piece is not okay.”
“I had the asada tacos and they were alright but the CARNITAS are on point !!! Very very tasty and GOOD !! Haven’t tried the other options because when I come I can’t help but eat the carnitas !”
“Decided to buy a pollo asado for pick up to eat at home with family; the lady on phone told me there was a special $19.99 for pollo asado with rice and beans and potatoes. Took that deal and liked it; the chicken , beans and rice were all delicious . Muy buen pollo asado. Rico arroz y frijoles”
“Honestly first time I've gone here and it was not busy . That was the quickest Torta Dinner I've ever recieved. Under 3 minutes and tasted delicious.”
“So good. They got really good carnitas. The salsa is also real good my favorite is the orange salsa. I also tried the barbacoa it was solid ,, very tasty!”
“This place is a hidden gem! The birria and salsas are next level. You can tell everything is made with passion. Birria.com supports this taquería — go check them out! Este lugar es una joya escondida! La birria y las salsas están de otro nivel. Se nota que cocinan con pasión. Birria.com apoya esta taquería — ¡tienen que visitarla!”
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