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El Buen Valle

4.3399 reviews ·Opentil 12:30AM tonight
The Cook's in the back don't give you a hard time if you ask for particular order
Freddy RosarioFreddy Rosario · 199 Google reviews
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El Buen Valle — honest mexican in Humboldt Park. Wallet-friendly. "They have the best tripa tacos and the horchata is delicious" — Cristobal De Leon [$]

What 399 diners keep saying

Great valueNeighborhood institutionCozyFamily friendlyQuick biteHidden gem
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4114 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Humboldt Park
Today9AM-12:30AM
Sun–Thu9AM-12:30AM
Fri–Sat9AM-2:30AM
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What 399 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Sandra Barnes
Jun 2025

This place is cozy, great customer service. The food is amazing, very fresh and great flavor. Agua de horchata muy rica!👌

Sandra Barnes

Sandra Barnes

127 reviews on Google

Review photo by Felix Olmos
Jun 2024

El mejor Aporreado (Huevos con Cecina en salsa Verde) bien sabroso 😋 lo mejor en todo Chicago 😋

Felix Olmos

Felix Olmos

8 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alisha Johnson
Aug 2023

Absolutely the best place to grab tacos from, & I am not just saying go & get take out. Go inside and sit down, eat em fresh & hot guarantee whenever you think of tacos, this little hidden gem will forever pop up in your head! I always get steak & pork mixed tacos. BOMB!!!!!!!! 2years later and this place is still FYEE!!

Alisha Johnson

Alisha Johnson

7 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Muy ricas las quesadillas y los platillos también y un excelente servicio

Juan Barrera

Juan Barrera

11 reviews on Google

Nov 2025

Me encanto ir a este lugar las personas Tilden bien y la Comida muy rica sobretodo el cameo de res muy bueno y los tacos de pastor uff bien buenos con si salsa roja🫠

Jazmin Carrasco Olvera

Jazmin Carrasco Olvera

4 reviews on Google

Aug 2025

Excelente servicio las mejores quesadillas de flor de calabaza y guiclacoche 100 recomendable

A Avila

A Avila

35 reviews on Google

Jun 2025

Cuándo es delivery very little salsa no es suficiente para comer!

Roberto Ramirez

Roberto Ramirez

22 reviews on Google

Jun 2025

They have the best tripa tacos and the horchata is delicious. This place is right around the block from me so it's become my go to place.

Cristobal De Leon

Cristobal De Leon

18 reviews on Google

Mar 2025

The pozole is awesome.

alfonso chaidez

alfonso chaidez

16 reviews on Google

Jan 2025

It's a good place to have breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Alfredo Reyes

Alfredo Reyes

8 reviews on Google

Dec 2024

Great food, authentic taste, cozy diner feel, service was great. Will return often!

Barry Green

Barry Green

7 reviews on Google

Oct 2024

La señora que nos atendio muy buen servicio

Rosa Rangel

Rosa Rangel

256 reviews on Google

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