Birrieria El Chivo Tapatio
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About
Birrieria El Chivo Tapatio — one of Melrose Park's strongest mexican spots. Order the Consome. "The staff is one of the best too, always making your experience great" — Andrea Serrato
Experience Breakdown
Adrienne Almaraz
30 reviews
“They topped both palates with onion and cilantro, but I ordered extra since I love my cebollas and cilantro”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Deserves 5 starts yummy birria and consome i love it.
I love coming here for breakfast and Lunch. Great service and quality food.
Excellent authentic food. I highly recommend the consome.
Excellent food. My family loves coming here because it transports them back to Mexico.
Some noted
Great food. The only downfall is there is never seating and there is long wait times.
Went to eat dinner tonight 11/27... first of all service is not so great. Idk how can ppl say it has good food.
First time trying and ordered a burrito and the asada was very bland no flavor at all.
Specialties
- Consome
Location
2216 W Lake St A, Melrose Park, IL 60160
What 281+ diners say about Birrieria El Chivo Tapatio
“I love coming here for breakfast and Lunch.”
I love coming here for breakfast and Lunch. Great service and quality food. Come ready to be in high energy all around from the staff and the music. 🎶
iliana castaneda
Nov 2025
“Excellent authentic food.”
Excellent authentic food! I highly recommend the consome.
Joanna Kaproulias-Zepeda
Oct 2025
“Food was good. For the goat birria tacos. A little fatty, but good flavor.”
Azia S
Jul 2024
“Absolutely great tasting Birrieria….”
Absolutely great tasting Birrieria…. Service as if you were at you mexican friends grandmas house…. Will be back for More
Johnathan Mata
Jan 2024
“Best place for birria in the western suburbs no doubt great atmosphere and friendly staff they come...”
Best place for birria in the western suburbs no doubt great atmosphere and friendly staff they come and offer you a consomé refill and tortillas I highly recomen this place
Carlos Olvera
Oct 2023
“It was my first time for Birria, and it was so flavorful and very delicious.”
It was my first time for Birria, and it was so flavorful and very delicious. I try beef Birria tacos and goat Birria soup. Best in my life. Squeeze some lime, add some homemade spicy sauce, add some cilantro, and chopped onions. Perfect for winter time.
SPICY
Dec 2022
“We had a safety training scheduled for our staff and Taqueria Jerez helped us with providing a...”
We had a safety training scheduled for our staff and Taqueria Jerez helped us with providing a great lunch for our crews! We were very grateful and our staff were very happy with everything. Thank you -Jose for making it happen for us.
Sonia Flores
Apr 2022
“By far the best birria ever.”
By far the best birria ever! I was impressed by the big delicious portions. It’s not only affordable but it’s rich in taste and made with quality ingredients. The server was very pleasant and attentive to all our needs. 110% recommend this restaurant! It’s small but big in surprises with their amazing unique dishes and taste. They are kid friendly. I will be returning!
D L
Dec 2021
“Deserves 5 starts yummy birria and consome i love it.”
Cristina Flores
Nov 2025
“Excellent food. My family loves coming here because it transports them back to Mexico. The food is...”
Excellent food. My family loves coming here because it transports them back to Mexico. The food is great and so is the atmosphere. Service always goes above and beyond. Would definitely recommend!
jesse salazar
Sep 2025
“It’s the best honestly good tacos but truly recommended come and eat there and always pay with cash.”
Marely Salgado
Aug 2025
“Excellent service, The food was hot, well seasoned, and good portions.”
Excellent service, The food was hot, well seasoned, and good portions. The waitress is a gem and the owner was super friendly. Highly recommended. Word of advice: get there early, gets packed!
frida kahlo
Aug 2025
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