La Taqueria El Primo
Shameika Smith · 376 Google reviewsLa Taqueria El Primo — reliable mexican in Albany Park that keeps people coming back. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. Owner-operated, open late. Aleksandar Filipovski: "Everything we tried was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and served hot" [$]
What 541 diners keep saying
What 541 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The place just had a nice atmosphere about it. Well decorated. It feels quite warm and inviting. Price is very good for the portions they give you. Got a burrito. It was quite good indeed. Also sampled some of the stewed birria which was also perfectly cooked and delicious. I want to try more of this menu so much. Especially considering you come home with leftovers.”
“Tuesdays are $2 tacos. Great place for tacos and late night bites.”
“One of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve ever been to! The food was absolutely delicious – super flavorful, authentic, and the portions were huge! Everything we tried was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and served hot. If you’re hungry and craving real Mexican food, this place will not disappoint. Highly recommended – I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“This tilapia is amazing perfectly seasoned😊 . I honestly couldn't be happier.”
“Quesadillas are handmade, and their Tinga Quesdailla is finger lickin' good ! Pic of Quesadilla is about a third of a whole Quesadilla, which is definitely big & filling. Torta Cubana is good, and Torta Chilanga has the softest milanesa, so crispy & good. The server is friendly and attentive, so that's a plus.”
“Ordered delivery. Mole de olla is a red pepper based beef soup. This place makes it with actual mole sauce, the sweet chocolate kind used in traditional mole recipes. Not good! They didn't send any peppers for my so called soup, and no salsa for the bag of chips. I will never eat or order from here again. Also, the large quesadillas are 4 little quesadillas. Just say quesadillas. So misleading and so disappointed that I get to eat sweet tasting beef soup. Yuck!”
“We ordered food for take out and my mom got a rock (almost the size of nail) in her beans. Yall need to be more careful otherwise someone can break their teeth or choke.”
“The food is delicious! Which is why it received 5 stars. The make their food fresh which is why it took longer to get compared to other Mexican restaurants we've been to. The service was 4 because it was a little busy, but manageable. I had to get up at times to ask for things or remind the server for other items. Overall the food is where it's at.”
“We've lived in the neighborhood for a little over a decade and after an initial search, this has been our taqueria for most of that time. The vegetarian quesadilla hecho a mano is one of my favorite food things in the city, and the quesadilla de hongo (mushroom) is also delicious. Tacos de arrachera, rice, beans, are all great. The service is excellent, everyone is always super friendly.”
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