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La Autentica De Guerrero

4.5289 reviews ·Opentil 9 tonight
I went here to get something to eat for dinner and this was the perfect spot
L SalgadoL Salgado · 34 Google reviews
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La Autentica De Guerrero — mexican in Portage Park worth a stop for the Pozole. Straight from the source, no adjustments. A V: "Huge, packed with quality ingredients, well-seasoned and tender meat… Hands down the best in the neighborhood" [$]

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3051 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Portage Park
Today9AM-9PM
Sun–Thu9AM-9PM
Fri–Sat9AM-10PM
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What 289 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Rosario Muñoz fraire
Apr 2026

Exelente atencion

Rosario Muñoz fraire

Rosario Muñoz fraire

447 reviews on Google

Review photo by Cele Velazquez
Mar 2026

El servicio y la comida son muy buenos. Lo recomiendo 100

Cele Velazquez

Cele Velazquez

3 reviews on Google

Review photo by Colllwizz879
Feb 2026

Very good food highly recommended.

Colllwizz879

Colllwizz879

73 reviews on Google

Review photo by Goodman Mainframe
Jan 2026

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This Mexican restaurant is an absolute gem and easily deserves a 5 out of 5 stars. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that instantly makes you feel at home. The décor is vibrant without being overwhelming, and the overall vibe is relaxed and inviting—perfect for a casual lunch or a fun dinner with friends and family. The food is outstanding. Every dish is full of authentic flavor, made with fresh ingredients, and served hot and beautifully presented. From the savory tacos to the perfectly seasoned rice and beans, you can really taste the care that goes into each plate. Portions are generous, and the prices are more than fair, making it easy to enjoy a great meal without overspending. What truly sets this place apart is the customer service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely happy to help, always checking in to make sure everything is just right. They make you feel valued as a customer, which adds so much to the experience. With delicious food, great prices, excellent service, and a fantastic atmosphere, this restaurant is definitely one I’ll be returning to again and again. #Goodsapproved

Goodman Mainframe

Goodman Mainframe

20 reviews on Google

Review photo by ISAEL CH
Dec 2025

Este lugar lo recomiendo está muy rica la comida en especial la quesa birria deliciosa solo lo que tienen que mejorar en su mesera Nose aserco en ni un momento a preguntar si todo estuvo bien pero ahí les en cargo al patrón

ISAEL CH

ISAEL CH

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Matt G.
Jul 2025

Tasty food, friendly staff, clean and bright environment. Steak tacos were great.

Matt G.

Matt G.

383 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nick Bartley
May 2025

Best pozole I've had in Chicago!

Nick Bartley

Nick Bartley

123 reviews on Google

Review photo by L Salgado
Apr 2025

12/13/2024 Hello there! I went here to get something to eat for dinner and this was the perfect spot. Start with the food, the torta de asada was delicious. I also like the Jamaica it was really, really exquisite. Now the service. The waiter was kind to us and was quick and fast. We stayed here for her service by giving her tips. Finally, the atmosphere we really, really like the paintings that are on the wall and we also like that that they put the name of the restaurant on one of the walls. Overall, I would highly recommend going there. It is a great place to die thank you goodbye!

L Salgado

L Salgado

34 reviews on Google

Review photo by Carlos Soria
Jan 2025

Phenomenal Pozole. Place was clean and the food. Delicioso. Highly recommend. I love it when I find a places with excellent food. Give it a try.

Carlos Soria

Carlos Soria

155 reviews on Google

Review photo by Chris Jay
Apr 2026

We stopped by with our family out of curiosity since this place is usually very busy, and we happened to catch it on a quieter day. We ordered the steak burrito and overall it was good — we enjoyed the food. The space itself is very nice, modern, and spacious, which made the visit comfortable. The only downside was the wait time — it felt a bit long, especially considering it wasn’t crowded. The service was okay, but it might help to have an extra person on staff to speed things up a bit. Overall, a solid experience and definitely worth trying.

Chris Jay

Chris Jay

65 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lore L
Feb 2026

Delicious gucamole & gorditas With cheese & rajas I definitely recommend 👌 the tacos are very good too it's BYOB the service is good 👍

Lore L

Lore L

403 reviews on Google

Review photo by Teresa Morales
Aug 2025

Pedí pozole blanco y estaba frío, no tenía sabor de nada, la mesera nunca se acercó a preguntar si todo estaba bien, el ambiente tranquilo fue lo único que me gusto....

Teresa Morales

Teresa Morales

78 reviews on Google

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