El Famous Burrito
Andrew Pierre · 121 Google reviewsEl Famous Burrito — straightforward mexican in Rogers Park. Nothing about this place is trying to impress you, and that's the point. Clean, bright flavors from quality ingredients. "Their salsa is probably the best in the city, certainly in the top of all the ones that I've ever had" — Richard Hendrix [$]
What 850 diners keep saying
What 850 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Very peaceful place nice place to eat the food was absolutely delicious 🤤 I got the steak burrito with fries at the end I could not finish it because it was so much in terms of good portions I can say that they were very generous with the portions the meat was tender and and the veggies were very much fresh in less than 5/7 minutes I was served with the delicious food I am very satisfied and happy I would highly recommend this restaurant it’s wonderful and it’s also wonderful on your pocket too.”
“Staff were great! The food came quick and hit. Exactly the experience I was hoping for.”
“The food was amazing but what really made my experience was how nice the people were. The man that served me was so attentive and gave food recommendations I ended up loving.”
“We came on Sunday and the tacos were 1.99 each. They were amazing and they have free nachos. This meal was very fulfilling for two people”
“Chicken taco was okay at best; they also gave us 6 chicken tacos and we asked for 4 Al Pastor….”
“They put huge chunks of raw onion on top, way too much, and it completely overpowered everything else. The flavor of the meat and tortilla gets lost because all you taste is onion. It honestly felt lazy, like they just threw giant pieces on without even chopping them properly.”
“We ordered a huge order of churros for a party. They were a hit! They were really tasty and the service when I picked up the order was excellent.”
“I've eaten at many Mexican restaurants in my neighborhood and across the Chicagoland area but this place makes the best food by far. The Torta dinner is huge and made exactly how they should be. Bread was toasted to perfection and the Al Pastor was mouth watering. Cilantro and onions fresh. The beans and rice amazing. The delivery lady went above and beyond to bring me my order😍Gracias. Definitely my new Torta spot.”
“It's my favorite Mexican dive. I've been coming here for 38 years.”
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