El Milagro Tortillas
Chicago Bae Reviews · 300 Google reviewsEl Milagro Tortillas — clean, consistent mexican in Pilsen. Order the Tacos. Technique and tradition show up on every plate. Priced right, no long waits. "The guisano de res is incredible; it’s so tender and delish" — Lauren Barone [$]
What 3,061 diners keep saying
What 3,061 diners keep saying
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“I make it my business to be 100% real in my reviews, in my opinion of course, and for this reason I decided to try this place and I have to admit I was impressed. Truth be told 6 yrs. ago I went to their flagship restaurant & had the most horrible service which was compounded by a wrong order changed to a cold long waited for order...this location renewed my faith in hospitality & great food ! I'm a stickler for authentic Mexican food, you know just like grandma would make & this did not disappoint. I believe in first impressions so the warm & helpful not to mention courteous service I received upon entering was a very good start. I asked for recommendations & if I could change a plate or mix it up & they were 100% accommodating! The best part was the childhood memories their food inspired me to have ! I was suddenly taken back to my Daddy's carne asada in the yard & grandma's salsa that went along with our food. Tortillas came fresh & hot alongside my plate and the wide variety of dishes accompanied by the vibrant aromas as soon as you open the door will assure you order too much food lol. Large variety of tamales options, guitars ( stews) grilled chiles and the best freshly grilled tacos de asada will leave you wanting more ! Im pleased to say I have a renewed faith in the institution & their amazingly flavorful very authentic Mexican food ! I can't say I'll ever go back to their original location but this location has proven that good service, good management, clean & pleasant atmosphere alongside the great food options will always leave you coming back for more ! Highly recommend this location only !!”
“Hidden gem of a restaurant. Price fair. Food delicious. Service great. Place could use a refresh but, still works.”
“Woah, really unique experience here. So different that it feels weird comparing to other restaurants. Cafeteria style counter with lots of sides and hot dishes behind the glass. Order at the cashier, helps if you speak a little Spanish. Tacos come with rice, beans, cabbage slaw, and choice of protein all on the tortilla, never had a taco like that before. I was skeptical about the toppings but ended up enjoying them. They run about $5.50 but they are massive, actually a challenge to eat they are so big. I got guisado de res, bistek asado, and chicken, the guisado was a mess to eat but it was so good but the steak probably was the winner out of the bunch. I could hardly finish 3 tacos, and I have a pretty big appetite. The fresh tortillas are outstanding. Really cool experience, I’ll be back for sure. Not what most people are picturing when they think of a taco place but if you’re up for something new it’s well worth it to stop in.”
“Stopped quick before shopping at Costco and was not disappointed. Delicious Steak Taco and Steak Burrito. I must say the place was busy with customers for it being so early in the morning. Food was made fresh to order, it was definitely worth it!”
“I LOVE this place! The food is served cafeteria style, so you get to take a look at some of the stuff before you order. My go-to is the asada plate or the asada taco. The taco is humongous, with a BIG piece of steak. You heard right, big chunks of asada like it came off of your backyard grill! I'm not a big fan of rice in my tacos, but here it hits especially when paired with the cabbage that comes on top. My biggest tip is to either eat it there, or eat it quickly if you do get the tacos. They are stuffed, which means those two fresh Milagro tortillas all the ingredients are cradled in can get soggy if you wait too long. The tamales here were okay to me, but every time I'm in the area I make it a point to stop in for a quick lunch taco. I've never had problems finding a seat, and the employees are nice, and the food comes out fast. I've only parked in the area twice, and the rest of the times I've walked over. Parking on the street is available, but you have to pay. The interior of the restaurant is nice, and clean. They take cash and card.”
“Food was AMAZING and the service is good. Atmosphere is good. Heck even the outside atmosphere is great. And the only ice there is the ice in horchata. I still cant get over how good those tacos were.”
“The food is usually good but today it was a little off. The food just didn't have much flavor.”
“I hate to leave this review because the food is great but they did me bogus today. I ordered a dozen red tamales and they gave me rajas instead. I called to let them know and the pretty much told me too bad. So disappointed in the way they handled this”
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