Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco
Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco is a beloved, authentic Mexican taqueria known for handmade-tortilla birria tacos, standout carne asada, generous shrimp tacos, bold salsa, and hard-to-find miches. Its charming, compact space and welcoming service make it a favorite before United Center events, with a patio, soccer, margaritas, and drink specials. Prices can feel high, seating is limited, and card-payment concerns have been reported.
What 944 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Charming, small, “hole in the wall” taqueria near the United Center. It was cool and full inside when we got there before the Rush concert. Fast, courteous service. Great salsa (has a kick!).”
“Shrimp tacos are amazing. Great customer service. 👌 Very neat and clean patio with soccer game and margarita to end the night.”
“Great atmosphere, great service, not too good taste of food.. the steak is very bland, no flavor at all.. the chicken is delicious.. we had chicken quesadilla, steak torta, and el pastor sope.. Quesadilla- 9/10 Steak torta- 2/10 Sope- 2.1/10”
“I’m gonna as polite as I can be. The food was was very bad. Salsa was fire, rice was ok, music is ok. Not worth the visit. Miches are more tomatoe juice than anything. Someone returned their drink, I didn’t wanna be mean then I tasted the drink. I dint finish it. I paid and tipped. Not the workers fault. Just overall bad”
“Buenísimo todo! Autentica comida mexicana. Es un espacio pequeño pero muy agradable. Muy bien servicio. 10/10.”
“Definitely some of the best Birria tacos ever with tortillas a mano and the only place I’ve been to that can make miches the way I like them”
“The food here is fantastic. I visited twice while I was out of town. Even the refried beans tasted better than usual. I was in TX just a week prior and didn't encounter anything this good. Additionally, the staff is fantastic!”
“The staff is really nice, great flavor, it’s Mexican authentic sauce, my favorite. They had drink specials and also they were had the World Cup on the Tv. Loved it!!”
“Don’t walk to Su Taqueria El Rey Del Taco- RUN! Some say I am a restaurant enthusiast, specifically Mexican restaurants. I’ve lived in Chicago for over 25 years and have explored South Side, North Side, and West Side mexican cuisine and Rey Del Taco is exceptional. Quality of Carne Asada is always a key differentiator in my professional opinion, and at Rey Del Taco it is not good- it is GREAT. The sauces are unique and excellent as well, and the service has consistently made this eatery an even more pleasureable experience.”
“One of the best mexican restourants in my opinion. The taste blee me deffinetly one of the best burriots (steak) I had in my life. Portions are well sized and great service. I felt really welcome.”
Sounds like your kind of place?
Star it — your hit list is where dinner decisions get made.
One email a month — new openings, hidden gems, and where locals are actually eating.
More good rooms in Fulton Market, minutes away.