Taco Boom Chicago

“I’ve been driving past Taco Boom Truck for what feels like forever, always catching a whiff of...”

I’ve been driving past Taco Boom Truck for what feels like forever, always catching a whiff of grilled meat or seeing a small line of people and thinking, “One day I’ll stop.” Well, I finally did, and man, I should’ve done it way sooner. It’s a simple setup, parked off the road, colorful, and always smelling amazing. People were hanging out, eating, and the service was quick and friendly. The guy at the window even gave me some salsa tips when I told him it was my first time. I went with two carne asada tacos. No exaggeration, the meat was so tender and juicy, with this really nice char on the edges. You could taste the seasoning in every bite, nothing overpowering, just that good mix of garlic, citrus, and smoky flavor. The tortillas were warm, soft but sturdy enough to hold everything together (no taco explosions, which is always a win). The green salsa? Wild. It started off kind of mild, then hit with this spicy, peppery kick that crept up in the best way. It had some creamy avocado vibes too, which made it super addictive. Honestly, I kept dipping even after I ran out of taco. If you’re in the mood for solid tacos that hit all the right notes, Taco Boom is 100% worth the stop. I already know I’ll be back.

Moises Treviño Garcia

Jun 2025

“Great taco stand.”

Great taco stand. They have a few benches out front but most take food to go. Birra taco comes with a small cup of consome. Ordered asada and al pastor too. Looking forward to going back.

Evelyn Pyrek

Nov 2024

“The best Mexican food I've ever had in Illinois.”

Andrii Medvediev

Oct 2023

“My friends took me here.”

My friends took me here. The food is flavorful! I have tried PizzaBirria, Diablo Burrito, QuesaBirria, Quesa Boom Special and they are all DELICIOUS! And the Consome love it! 5 STARS. Highly recommended. Best Food Truck

Charles

Jul 2023

“Delicious! Paid $4.50 well worth it. Consome is the Bomb.”

E. S.

Feb 2023

“Awesome food, great value, tacos al pastor, patron and quesabirria delicious.”

Awesome food, great value, tacos al pastor, patron and quesabirria delicious. You gotta have a consome de birria

Carlos Herrera Saucedo

Oct 2022

“🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Burned my tongue cause I couldn’t wait.”

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Burned my tongue cause I couldn’t wait. If I’m ever in the neighborhood you know I’ll be passing by!

My google review

Jul 2022

“The food was great.”

The food was great! Had the pizzabirria, quesabirria, and the taco chingon all three were great but the taco chingon and quesabirria definitely stood out as some of the best I’ve had must go to place!

Arnoldo Alcala

Jun 2022

“Great food! Staff is very kind and welcoming. The Quesobirria and the taco Patron are delicious!”

Donna Shipley

Dec 2021

“The Line never ends here...”

The Line never ends here.... because the food is POPPIN!!!! UGH SO GOOD....BUT SO BAD. THOSE LATE NIGHT MUNCHIES. 🌙

Charitza Valenzuela

Aug 2021

“Beat quesbirria stateside, for sure.”

Beat quesbirria stateside, for sure. Was blown away by this little green truck. 100% you need to try next time you are in the are.

Mike Simon

Jul 2021

“Tacos are decent, quesabirras are good.”

Tacos are decent, quesabirras are good! Birria pizza was definitely heavy... pretty good food truck I'll be back any chance I'm in the area

Kelly Ramirez

Aug 2022