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West Side · Mexican · $$

El Tarasco

4.3 ★1,343 reviews ·Opens at 9AM
“But the service at our last visit was not the best”
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El Tarasco — mexican in West Side. The kitchen takes tradition seriously. Good value. "The salsa was a little spicy but I love spicy so it was perfect for me and not so much for others" — Mariana Beltran [$$]

What 1,343 diners keep saying

Great valueFast serviceNeighborhood institutionCozyFamily friendlyQuick bite
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4358 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
West Side
Today9AM-10PM
Sun–Thu9AM-9PM
Fri–Sat9AM-10PM
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What 1,343 diners keep saying

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Review photo by JOSE TORRES
Apr 2026

“Place is kinda small. But they have parking and everything i tried is good. Recommend the quesadillas.”

JOSE TORRES

JOSE TORRES

43 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rene Valtierra
Jun 2025

“Love to come for breakfast. Food is cheap and taste great. There drinks are always good too. The mangonada Margarita is the best. The Cafe Olla here is also very good. Over all great prices, good food and very attentive staff.”

Rene Valtierra

Rene Valtierra

43 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jc Garcia Reyes
Aug 2025

“For the most part its good food but careful odering "gorditas" on the contrary they sell "anorexias".. just the masa.. lmfal”

Jc Garcia Reyes

Jc Garcia Reyes

1 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

“Bonito lugar gente amable”

Manuel Camarillo

Manuel Camarillo

21 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

“Si quieren comer comida realmente Mexicana vayan al Tarasco, todo esta muy rico, las micheladas están buenisimas.”

Munoz Patricia

Munoz Patricia

24 reviews on Google

May 2026

“Food is delicious and very authentic. Service was great! Would definitely recommend this restaurant.”

Maria G

Maria G

15 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

“Great food. Tacos de asada hit the spot. Grand rapids, mi need to get to this level”

Francisco Gutierrez

Francisco Gutierrez

84 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

“GOOOOOOOODD 👍👍👍👍👍”

Joe Max

Joe Max

265 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

“We rented the basement for a family gathering, food was great! Drinks were reasonably priced, everyone had a great time!”

adolfo suarez

adolfo suarez

15 reviews on Google

Feb 2026

“The food is excellent Their handmade tortillas is why I love it so much.”

Jarmin Carreno

Jarmin Carreno

50 reviews on Google

Jan 2026

“Lovely location with a lot to offer. Flavorful and fresh.”

Vanessa Dominguez

Vanessa Dominguez

24 reviews on Google

Dec 2025

“Best in the Midwest!!!”

Porfirio Hernandez

Porfirio Hernandez

16 reviews on Google

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