La Calle Tacos y Tequila
Shalene Losier · 32 Google reviewsLa Calle Tacos y Tequila — among the best mexican in South Loop. Order the Horchata. Loud in the best way, with real pulse to the room. Stefan Mandula: "The steak and chicken tacos are also fantastic; the meat is perfectly cooked and seasoned"
What 314 diners keep saying
What 314 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Food and service; amazing. Customer service and atmosphere was above a 10/10. I would definitely recommend this.”
“I just had some of the best carne asada tacos I’ve had in a really long time. The steak was seasoned perfectly, the tortillas had the perfect crisp to them, and the homemade salsas were so flavorful. one thing I really loved about the steak is that it didn’t have a bunch of fatty pieces like a lot of taco joints do. the steak was high quality and it shows! i also had an horchata, and chips with salsa. the salsa tasted like my grandmothers which made me feel home. The owner is behind serving guests too and making sure everyone is having the best experience. I really appreciate when owners are involved and care about their business and their employees. I took a steak bowl to go and it was also a 10/10. I’ll def be recommending this place to my friends, and will def be back!”
“Good food and “above and beyond” service here. They go out of their way to way to make sure you feel welcomed. Fabian even got me a cup of coffee and it’s not even on their menu. Will visit again when in Chicago.”
“Walked in with my sister and was immediately greeted with a warm welcome, the steak is sooo flavorful and juicy! Definitely would recommitted steak tacos and nachos”
“Literally what south loop was missing! Amazing spot, authentic Mexican tacos with yummy salsa! I ordered the Campechano & Carne Asada tacos, Chips and Salsa and Agua de Pepino! Everything was so savory! Service was excellent, I dined in and enjoyed the space and artwork! The owner was very nice and friendly! Will definitely be back”
“owner was a amazing and the red hot sauce was 💯👏🏽10/10 and the burrito was incredible 🤤”
“Great experience, the food was deliscious. Steak was juicy, the hot sauces had great flavor, and the Horchata was amazing not powdery like some other places! Bathrooms were cool as heck too and very clean!”
“My two other friends and I came to visit Chicago this weekend and this place is SO good, 10/10!! We had steak tacos and they were so flavorful and authentic :) The service was also very welcoming. Will come again!”
“Stopped here last night on after reading Google reviews. Don’t sleep on La Calle. Great food and decent enough vibe. Prices are fair too. I dined in but lots of people doing takeout.”
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