El Tezcal Authentic Restaurant

“El Tezcal just added another notch to my bandolier of go-to Mexican restaurants.”

El Tezcal just added another notch to my bandolier of go-to Mexican restaurants. Based on Google reviews, I'd bookmarked ETM and was excited when an errand took me to the Albany Park neighborhood. I was warmly greeted, told to sit anywhere--I chose a table by the window--and was promptly served with tortilla chips accompanied by red and green salsas. My server recommended the chicken enchiladas with a rich mole negro. When she said that owner/chef Reyna had just finished cooking a batch--mole is time intensive--I leapt. Served with rice and beans and a small salad, the dish was muy delicioso! An on-the-house bowl of chicken noodle soup was equally good. The tab--very, very reasonable! El Tezcal is BYOB so I'll definitely be back with my wife and cervezas. Muchas gracias, reviewers, for your suggestion!

John Mjoseth

Mar 2025

“Super fresh, flavorful food.”

Super fresh, flavorful food. Everything from the service to the ambiance was great. Highly recommend their guacamole, enchiladas suizas and pollo en mole reyna.

Adrienne Tambone

May 2024

“Family owned shop that has AMAZING food.”

Family owned shop that has AMAZING food! Although a small staff everything came out quickly. All the portions are pretty big and worth the price. This was the most guac ive ever gotten from a resturant too! I saw another review saying they drive 45 min and while only 20 minutes away for me, this place is worth the drive and outbeats a lot of others closer to home. The best Mexican food I've had so far in Chicago!

Yogirlci

Apr 2024

“Food is very reasonably priced, the Quality of the food is above average, im from Aurora and many...”

Food is very reasonably priced, the Quality of the food is above average, im from Aurora and many of the mexican restaurants are owned by the same guys and they dont do a good job. Guacamole has shredded lettuce, cotja, sour cream, i thought it was strange, but very very good. Atmosphere is acceptable and cute. Service was prompt and helpful. If you blink youll miss it.

Rama Doorknob

Dec 2023

“Authentic Mexican food.”

Authentic Mexican food! Guacamole is a large portion, 2 cups. 2 tacos are the perfect amount. Pollo is stewed and full of flavor, pastor is rich with intense flavors.

Kristin T

Sep 2023

“Nice restaurant very welcoming once seated you are served chips and salsa..”

Nice restaurant very welcoming once seated you are served chips and salsa... inexpensive compare to other Mexican restaurants in the area.. I order the torta de asada ... big size $7.00 wow... Definitely will recomend everyone to stop by ..

New Life Inc Transportation

Jan 2023

“El Tezcal is my favorite family owned and operated mexican restaurant in the Chicago area.”

El Tezcal is my favorite family owned and operated mexican restaurant in the Chicago area. I love the ambience, the service is very friendly and everything is freshly made, you get a homemade taste and feel for the food! I can’t wait to go back and try everything on the menu! I love their sopes and tacos, I’m looking forward to having to pick between enchiladas, mole, sopes, or a massive burrito next time I’m here!

Karen Solis

Jan 2023

“Always delicious and fresh food.”

Always delicious and fresh food. Got my usual today,- Chicken fajitas and home made horchata. I've eaten here by myself and with 1-12 other guests. Everyone I've taken here has been impressed by this family run business.

Northside Kung Fu

Dec 2022

“Would miss it driving by but the food and service was amazing.”

Would miss it driving by but the food and service was amazing! Plenty of food and the chef, Miguel, was wonderful! He made sure that we had the best experience possible, and was very funny as well.We are visiting the city from Texas and it’s some of the best Mexican food I’ve had! Would recommend to anyone looking for good local Mexican food! I got the nachos with steak and I thought they were amazing!

Sarah Miller

Jul 2022

“Best customer service in the whole chicago area/ mejor servicio al cliente en todo chicago.”

Best customer service in the whole chicago area/ mejor servicio al cliente en todo chicago. Took my son for his birthday celebration

alemc m

Jul 2022

“Great food. Nice staff. BYOB We'll be back.”

Andrew Osanka

Oct 2021

“We were visiting El Tezcal and this was nice experience.”

We were visiting El Tezcal and this was nice experience. Place: The place is so colorful, we enjoy the decoration. Food: was so tasty and delicious,a little hot our plate but so delicious. Customer service: our server was so kind. The best things of this place was the prices, so if you wanna eat good at reasonable price this is the place for you. They're BYOB. Español. Nuestra visita fue agradable, nos encanto la decoración del lugar, la comida y los preciosos. El restaurante permite que lleves tus propias bebidas alcohólicas, por ello no las venden alli.

Juliana Zamora

Aug 2021