La Chaparrita Taqueria

“My go to spot for tacos.”

My go to spot for tacos! Always get a dozen of tacos de canasta 🧺 mixed to start! I order a few tacos de tripa bien dorada solo cilantro! My favorite salsa is the green one they offer.

Denise

Jan 2026

“Tiny but mighty tacos with so much flavor.”

Tiny but mighty tacos with so much flavor! The Al Pastor could very well be the best in the city. The Suadero is a must, as are the Cebollitas Asadas (essentially tiny onions cooked in amazing flavors that you pop in your mouth). Aguas Frescas is also such a good change of pace and balance from the spicy food and salsas Will go back repeatedly with out of town guests!

Max Gordon

Dec 2025

“Hands down my favorite tacos in Chicago.”

Hands down my favorite tacos in Chicago! If you’re in Little Village, this spot is a must! It’s part grocery store, part taqueria, and honestly feels like you’re stepping straight into Mexico! The decor, the atmosphere, even the little details on the tables! 🥹 I’ve tried asada and al pastor tacos here. The asada was my personal favorite, but everything was packed with flavor! They serve radishes and limes at the table, plus cebollitas and chiles asados on the side. The tacos are smaller size, so if in doubt order more! 😋 Service is fast, friendly, and consistent! Even when there’s a wait, you can tell the food is super fresh and worth it. Drinks are great too! The horchata is my personal favorite but their liquados are also amazing! Overall, this place is authentic, affordable, and absolutely delicious. This is my go-to every time I’m in the Chicago area, I can’t wait to be back!

Eren Sanchez

Nov 2025

“Combine all the 5 star reviews into one.”

Combine all the 5 star reviews into one. The best. Legit authentic Mexico street tacos.

Kenny

Oct 2025

“Best Al pastor I’ve had so far in a small unassuming shop.”

Best Al pastor I’ve had so far in a small unassuming shop. The fermented pineapple juice is also fantastic

Carl

Oct 2025

“We LOVED this place.”

We LOVED this place! It is a grocery store and restaurant combined. The variety of tacos were like any restaurant we have been to in Mexico. Highly recommended

Beth Wallace

Oct 2025

“Authentic Mexico City Taqueria.”

Authentic Mexico City Taqueria! The best of the best! Great tacos and burritos and everything else. Drinks amazing with real tequila!! You’ve been missing out if you’ve not made it out here!!

Edgar R. Monterroso

Oct 2025

“In my opinion the best tacos in chicago cabeza real cesos longaniza the best salsas love this place.”

Juan carlos quintanilla

Oct 2025

“The tacos are absolutely delicious and so are the huaraches.”

The tacos are absolutely delicious and so are the huaraches. The service was fast and super friendly.

Alexis Santoyo

Sep 2025

“My girlfriend and I stopped by this taqueria and it didn't disappoint.”

My girlfriend and I stopped by this taqueria and it didn't disappoint. The atmosphere and decor made me feel like I was eating in Mexico. My girlfriend also loved the attention to detail inside. The service was fast and consistent. The food was very very good and filled with flavor. The only problem I would say was the size of the tacos, in comparison to price (about $3 to $4+ depending on protein). They are "Mexico size tacos" aka mini tacos, nonetheless, I won't take off a star because that's subjective and also because they tasted great. We were satisfied from the drinks to the food.

Jose Huerta

Feb 2025

“I don’t live in Chicago and somehow I ended up there for both Memorial Day and Labor Day.”

I don’t live in Chicago and somehow I ended up there for both Memorial Day and Labor Day. Visited La chaparrita on both occasions. Some of the best tacos I’ve had in the US! I am from Mexico City and these compare a lot, especially the suadero and cecina. They also have tacos de canasta which are hard to find and even harder to be good but theirs are as good as it gets outside of Mexico. Service can be a hit or miss depending on how busy it is. I had a sangria from their happy hour and it wasn’t good at all, next time I’ll just stick with the aguas, the guayaba one was delicious. I’ll make sure to stop by whenever I’m in Chicago.

Hiram Novelo

Sep 2024

“La Chaparrita Taqueria offers an authentic Mexican culinary experience.”

La Chaparrita Taqueria offers an authentic Mexican culinary experience. Nestled in the Little Village neighborhood it’s a hidden gem. Their menu boasts mouthwatering tacos, including carne asada, lengua (tongue), and pastor (marinated pork). Don’t miss the refreshing agua frescas like limon or pineapple. Great and friendly service.

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Aug 2024