Fondita Miguel
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Fondita Miguel — Winnetka mexican that most people haven't found yet. Order the Birria. Nothing here has been watered down. Easy on the wallet. Casey Aitken: "The corn tortillas are soft and fresh, the birria is rich and flavorful, and the pastor is done really well"
Experience Breakdown
Louis Zaransky
78 reviews
“Met the owner and had a great time talking with him, the entire staff was very friendly and fun to speak with”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Worst Mexican food that I’ve ever had. Will not go back. Taco awful, burrito mediocre, refried beans bland.
Ridiculous prices. Beware.
Specialties
- Birria
Location
544 Lincoln Ave, Winnetka, IL 60093
What 59+ diners say about Fondita Miguel
“Fondita Miguel is my new go to spot for local taco.”
Fondita Miguel is my new go to spot for local taco. It’s a small space so pickup is the way to go. The corn tortillas are soft and fresh, the birria is rich and flavorful, and the pastor is done really well. My wife loves the chicken. You also have to get the street corn. It is a must. Everything hits, prices are solid, and it is an easy spot to keep coming back to. Highly recommend.
Casey Aitken
Jan 2026
“perfect spot for casual summer lunch.”
Amelia Yang
Jun 2025
“If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this place is a must.”
If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, this place is a must! The food is great. I recommend the asada tacos. All the salsas are amazing! I will definitely be back. I recommend this place to friends and family.
Fabz dlt
Mar 2025
“First time here. Went in for lunch. The service was Great and the food was so good. If you enjoy...”
First time here. Went in for lunch. The service was Great and the food was so good. If you enjoy mexican food definitely give this place a try. The salsas are full of flavor. I had asada taco and birria. I will be back, and I definitely recommend this to friends and family.
Fabiola C
Mar 2025
“YUM! glad to have a new, fun lunch option on this block. food was fresh and delicious. loved the...”
YUM! glad to have a new, fun lunch option on this block. food was fresh and delicious. loved the tacos and appreciate the gluten free options! thank you!
Liz Hansen
Feb 2025
“Best tacos ever! You want authentic Mexican tacos and tortas this is the right place! Pairing...”
Best tacos ever! You want authentic Mexican tacos and tortas this is the right place! Pairing sauces are what gives character to a taco! At Fondita Miguel everything was amazing!!
Victor Martell
Jan 2025
“Destination tacos? In Winnetka? Yes - that's now a thing.”
Destination tacos? In Winnetka? Yes - that's now a thing. Fondita Miguel is 45 minutes from us, but is well worth the trip. We had the pastor-marinated (al pastor) pork, chicken tinga, beef birria, and hongos (mushrooms) tacos and got to sample the asada steak - along with the elote (street corn) salad, guacamole, and a variety of salsas (wow!). The beef, chicken, mushrooms, pork, and steak fillings in our tacos are completely different in taste, seasoning, and texture. The spice level is just right for us - with a nice kick, but without burning our taste buds. The corn tortillas were freshly fried and warm, with a soft-crispy texture - they crunch but don't fall apart when you bite into the taco! And the fillings are generous, which I think is a nod to American portion sizes. The salsas are not just your average accompaniment. Each has differently prepared chiles as the base, ranging from a milder, creamy jalapeno salsa to a hotter red salsa (with a secret ingredient). We also heard there's a fourth one that's hotter than the three we tried. Like the salsas, the elote is not just an add-on. It's a must-order dish for whenever you need a refreshing, cool, creamy, and sweet balancing bite between the savory and spicy bites of the tacos. We also enjoyed chatting with the friendly team at Fondita Miguel, and the super-casual, counter-service-and-lunch-bar atmosphere makes you feel like you're on a taco crawl in Chicago - without leaving the 'burbs.
John Blaser
Jan 2025
“Great spot for a quick meal.”
Great spot for a quick meal! Authentic and delicious!
Megan Thall
Dec 2024
“Absolutely amazing.”
Absolutely amazing! I ordered the tacos - one chicken one pork and, of course, the famous Tres Leches for desert. I also tried, for the first time, horchata. Everything was absolutely delicious and I can’t wait to come back!
Cristiana Crin
Dec 2024
“This was a great place.”
This was a great place! Nice employees and great food. Probably one of the best tacos I've had and the birria was delicious and at a great price. I would definitely recommend the birria mexican style and the mushroom hongo tacos. The chicken tinga was delicious too! All around a great taco place
Kai Tokarczyk
Dec 2024
“Fantastic! I got two tinga and one beef taco with onion & cilantro with a side of rice and beans....”
Fantastic! I got two tinga and one beef taco with onion & cilantro with a side of rice and beans. The tacos were incredibly juicy and rich in flavor, with a good tortilla that didn't break or fall apart. You could actually see the food being made, a huge bonus! Salsa roja was not overly spicy, very good and had a distinct smoky flavor that is very rare to find. The entire menu was extremely affordable and great quality. Met the owner and had a great time talking with him, the entire staff was very friendly and fun to speak with!
Louis Zaransky
Dec 2024
“My wife and I really enjoyed the tortas both al pastor and de asada!”
Ismael Coello
Sep 2025
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