Simòn Tacos
Frederick The Planespotter · 190 Google reviewsSimòn Tacos — mexican in Portage Park. Order the Tacos. Feels like it's been there since before the neighborhood changed. A S: "The shrimp tacos were the best - plump marinated shrimp with a spicy remoulade and grilled cabbage and onions" [patio]
What 1,063 diners keep saying
What 1,063 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“The best little Mexican restaurant on Northwest side of Chicago. Hands down!”
“When I lived in Logan, I would order from here all the time for delivery, and then I happened to move two blocks away! They have served me well for the last four years and I will miss them when I move. They are kind and patient and the food is consistently delicious. The patio is cute and perfect for outdoor dining in an area where there isn’t a ton.”
“Simòn Tacos is an excellent local taco restaurant in Chicago. They have a small parking lot and available street parking for easy access. The restaurant is clean and vibrant with murals on the walls. The service was great - the lady who took my order was very friendly and helpful. I got an order of both the Carne Asada and Al Pastor tacos which were both amazing. The meat in both was outstanding - very flavorful. High quality ingredients as well. The tortilla chips are great as well - hot and fresh - came with two different sauces which were both great too. They have a great selection of drinks. Bathroom was clean. They had a great mix of music playing in the restaurant - great vibe. Overall it’s a great local taco spot in Chicago.”
“If your in Jefferson or Portage Park you gotta stop in at Simon's Tacos on Milwaukee. Great food & cool ambiance. We need more of these places arnd the neighborhood. Delicious tacos & it's BYOB. Stay local, be local & Eat Simons!”
“Ordered a chicken burrito and it was literally all chicken?! Just sad.”
“Chips are stale and hard. We were served the burnt part of the rice. The Burrito and Quesadillas had no flavor. The flauntas tasted refried like old oil and although they are large they weren't full of chicken. Guac and sour cream were good.”
“Loved this place until they started shrinking their burritos while increasing prices. Never coming back.”
“Disappointed! I've been a long-time customer at this restaurant because it's in my neighborhood and has always been a convenient go-to spot. Unfortunately, my recent experience was deeply disappointing. My order was made incorrectly, and when I called to address it, I was told the manager wasn't available. I called again later, and still—no manager. They took my name and assured me someone would call me back, but no one ever did. As a loyal customer who has supported this place for years, I expected better communication and accountability. Not only was my order wrong, but I also didn’t enjoy the food I ended up with—so it felt like a waste of money. After this experience and the lack of follow-up, I’ve decided I won’t be returning. It’s really unfortunate, but customer service matters, and this time, they let me down. Requested no onions on my tacos and burrito . Paid extra for cheese .”
“We came between lunch and dinner on a Saturday. It was empty, but the staff were just as friendly as any other time.”
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