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Cafe Tola #3 — mexican in North Center. Built on solid, fresh produce. Chris H: "Good fast friendly service, Good skirt steak tacos (perfectly seasoned and buttery soft)"
Sarah
150 reviews
1625 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60613
“The only location that consistently provides excellent customer service AND gets my order correct”
“The empanadas are soo good, the horchata latte is delicious and everyone is very nice there.”
Marianna Guevara
Oct 2025
“Nice Cafe that makes great tacos.”
Nice Cafe that makes great tacos. I usually get the OG (skirt steak) or the veggie tacos 😋
Peter T
May 2024
“Adorable little spot with great food.”
Adorable little spot with great food! I got the veggie breakfast burrito + potatoes. It was huge, and it came with lots of yummy authentic red salsa. It's stuffed with delicious scrambled egg and seasonal veggies. I did not intend to eat the entire thing, but I did. I also tried the pinto jalapeño empanada, and I'm not really an empanada person, but I would definitely order again!
Anelise Patton
Apr 2024
“I’ve been going to various Cafe Tola locations for almost a decade.”
I’ve been going to various Cafe Tola locations for almost a decade. Easily the best empanadas in the city. Great selection of fillings. I recommend green pork, rajas (veg), ropa veija, chicken mole, and you really can’t go wrong with any. Tacos are an excellent deal, filled up and 1x taco is plenty for breakfast. Everything is well priced for quality and quantity.
Jodi Hill
Aug 2023
““IYKYK” best fried empanadas, ever.”
“IYKYK” best fried empanadas, ever! An array of ‘flavors’ and drinks. Cute outdoor seating.
Jeff Kirk
Mar 2023
“the horchata is pretty good and their horchata latte is good too hot and cold.”
the horchata is pretty good and their horchata latte is good too hot and cold. I love the drinks here so good and tasty.
Catalina
Nov 2022
“The cute outdoor space originally caught my eye walking past so I decided to try it out.”
The cute outdoor space originally caught my eye walking past so I decided to try it out. I got a lemonade, 2 Biggie Smalls (love the name), and one Chorizo Potato &Egg. Everything was good. Would definitely visit again!
Ravon Bonds
Jul 2022
“Live this place, the raja empanadas are my favorite.”
Live this place, the raja empanadas are my favorite! The young man is soo polite and helpful not sure his name but gets our big orders right
Aracely Villasenor
Mar 2022
“Thanks to Yasmin and Peppe for an amazing Monday morning coffee and chorizo breakfast taco.”
Thanks to Yasmin and Peppe for an amazing Monday morning coffee and chorizo breakfast taco. They adjusted my order to help with an egg sensitivity! Thank you! Super clean, super friendly, really delicious food!
Alexandra Colina
Aug 2021
“July 2021: This location is amazing.”
July 2021: This location is amazing. I wonder if they have new management or hired new employees. Every time I come they are friendly and are willing to work with me to make edits that fit allergies. The only location that consistently provides excellent customer service AND gets my order correct! The tacos are now consistent, as well. You know what you are getting, and it’s worth it! 2019: Incorrect order 3 times in a row. I have contacted the restaurant through every avenue I could find and did not receive a response after 2 weeks and 2 visits. I have heard amazing things so I wanted to try out Cafe Tola. I called and placed an order at 7:06 and arrived at 7:25. They handed me the food and I asked if it was on corn, because I had specifically asked when I called before I placed the order. She checked, and it was on floor so they remade it. The original order was potato, egg, and cheese on corn. The second order they gave me was a ham, egg, and cheese on flour tortillas. I asked about it and the girl said she lost my ticket (so I guess they just guessed what to make). The third time, I didn’t check. I was in a hurry at this point because it was 7:45 and I was on the verge of being late. I arrived at work and sat down to eat only to find flour tortillas with a combo of egg and cheese. I expect MUCH more when I’m paying $5.24 per taco. There were two people who had just finished ordering when I walked in, and they received their food in about 10 minutes, which made it even stranger to consider how long it took to get a few tacos. However, they now get it right every time. I have revised the number of stars because the service has been consistently awesome which leads me to believe it was an off day.
Sarah
Jul 2021
“As someone who’s trying to eat less meat, I really LOVE the veggie breakfast tacos.”
As someone who’s trying to eat less meat, I really LOVE the veggie breakfast tacos. Carrots, zucchini, and squash(?) with a generous helping of eggs and cheese. Absolutely delicious and huge!
Kate Garza
May 2021
“This place is incredible, as good a taco or empanada you will find.”
This place is incredible, as good a taco or empanada you will find. Honestly, try it out!
Daniel Maurer
Apr 2019
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