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Pilsen · Mexican

Rubi’s Tacos

4.5626 reviews ·Opens at 11AM tomorrow
As seen on show with Action Bronson and Chicago’s Best, I finally made it to this gem in the Pilsen area (there are many places in this neighborhood that i feel rival some of the North-side food fare)
RoloRolo · 353 Google reviews
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Rubi’s Tacos — well-regarded mexican in Pilsen. Order the Tacos. The atmosphere is half the draw here, and owner on site. Tenille wright: "The steak taco was seasoned well and the chicken taco was juicy"

What 626 diners keep saying

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1316 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Pilsen
TodayClosed
Sun11AM-6PM
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Wed–Sat11AM-6PM
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What 626 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Orlando Corral
Jul 2026

Muy buena Comida y servicio. Los tacos estan muy grandes . Excelente!!

Orlando Corral

Orlando Corral

12 reviews on Google

Review photo by Theisha Frazier
Jul 2026

1st time here and I will be back. Truly authentic Mexican flavors. They have a sign that says no cheese, no sour cream, we dont do that here. I love it! Good tacos don't need it. AND THEY HAVE GOOD TACOS ❤️. The location is not huge. Seats maybe 30-40 max. Closer to 30... They have picnic style tables with little stools so multiple parties can sit at 1 table. You order your food and then find a seat. The decorations are beautiful. They suck you into the culture. The young lady that took our order was pleasant. The salsa is kept cold in a fridge accessible to all patrons. I spotted about 7 or 8 different flavors. The habanero and green salsas were great. The steak and al pastor were both excellent. Nicely seasoned and the portions was enough. Their homemade taco shells were also great and held together even with wet salsa. I will be back soon!

Theisha Frazier

Theisha Frazier

151 reviews on Google

Review photo by Holly Wood
May 2026

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Holly Wood

Holly Wood

30 reviews on Google

Review photo by Paola Saraì
May 2026

EXCELENTE SERVICIO!! EXCELENTES TACOS 🌮 SON GRANDES TORTILLA 🫓 HECHA A MANO !! EL CAFE DE LA OLLA ESPECTACULAR!

Paola Saraì

Paola Saraì

22 reviews on Google

Review photo by Horacio Payan
May 2026

Best all around tacos, tortillas, elote, drinks and salsas. Some places you go to have 1 or 2 good flavors. Everything here has great flavor. The mole starts off with that chocolate flavor but ends in a nice chile flavor. The lengua is melt in your mouth soft and great flavor.

Horacio Payan

Horacio Payan

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lourdes Mora
Apr 2026

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Lourdes Mora

Lourdes Mora

20 reviews on Google

Review photo by EL Papirrin
Apr 2026

La comida muy deliciosa y muy buena atención se los recomiendo 👌

EL Papirrin

EL Papirrin

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by Elizabeth J. Beckett
Feb 2026

The chicharron and al pastor is spectacular!! With extra emphasis on the chicharron!! Can’t say I’m a super fan of the tortillas. A little thick for my liking, but I appreciate the hand made aspect! Delicioso!! 👌🏼

Elizabeth J. Beckett

Elizabeth J. Beckett

41 reviews on Google

Review photo by Stephen Gniadecki
Feb 2026

Took my wife and 3 young daughters here for Valentine's. Staff was very patient and accomplished. The other guests were too. Food was great. Tacos were huge. Tortillas were homemade and delicious. Wide variety of different hot sauces and salsas. All in all great meal and a great atmosphere.

Stephen Gniadecki

Stephen Gniadecki

15 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mel Moeinvaziri
Feb 2026

We were lucky enough to get in right before the lunch rush. A huge line formed and it was justified. The food is incredible. As a vegetarian I got the squash blossom and corn smut tacos. Amazing. Especially the tortillas. And all the salas were so good. Fast service, super friendly staff.

Mel Moeinvaziri

Mel Moeinvaziri

32 reviews on Google

Review photo by Paola Herrera
Jan 2026

Food is always amazing service too

Paola Herrera

Paola Herrera

37 reviews on Google

Review photo by Candy Frison
Jan 2026

Everything was so delicious and flavorful. I had the steak torta ….ssssssooo delicious, tacos on the homemade tortillas and the sauces!!!! The different flavors just brought the flavors up to a whole different level!! So Rubi’s!!! Yo girl will be back! The ombience of Rubi’s was very pleasant and family friendly. My boys brought me here for lunch and I enjoyed it ❤️🌮🥙

Candy Frison

Candy Frison

94 reviews on Google

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