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Tacos Don Cuco

4.5470 reviews ·Opens at 9AM tomorrow
Highly recommend for authentic, delicious tacos
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Tacos Don Cuco — Back of the Yards mexican with a strong tacos de alpastor. The kind of spot that earns loyalty, not hype. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. BYOB, cash only. "The meat was flavorful and slightly crispy" — Matthew West [$$]

🍷BYOB — grab a bottle next door, they'll open it.
💵Cash only — hit the ATM first, worth it.

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1847 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Back of the Yards
Today9AM-8:45PM
Sun–Sat9AM-8:45PM
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Mar 2026

Best tacos on 47th!!! The real deal and a good deal money wise!

christian hernandez

christian hernandez

33 reviews on Google

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Apr 2025

Best Shrimp Tacos in Chicago!!! Must try with the orange habanero sauce !!

Leo Unzueta

Leo Unzueta

8 reviews on Google

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Aug 2025

Friendly establishment. Tacos are 4.25 each. The tacos we ordered were of al pastor. The Al pastor meat was on the bland side. They were very generous on the meat filling.Tortillas were just heated on the grill they were dry a little oil would make the tacos taste 100% better.

Estella Jaramillo

Estella Jaramillo

12 reviews on Google

Jul 2026

Great Tacos and Burritos, friendly staff and great food if you want something to not only satisfy your taste buds and your wallet and stomach come here despite what the description says they also accept cards and Google and Apple Pay! ENJOY! Their Cucumber water is very delicious and well balanced!

Kavo The Godd

Kavo The Godd

45 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Es un lugar pequeño, pero los tacos de camarones son su especialidad y están deliciosos, así como los tacos de asada. Hoy me comi 2 de barbacoa, delicious 😋 y el servicio fue rapido.

Maria Ortiz

Maria Ortiz

696 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Buenos

MIGUEL BELANDRIA

MIGUEL BELANDRIA

102 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

Its was good.. no problems

joe riggs

joe riggs

8 reviews on Google

Jun 2026

I like cabeza tacos the best on the town

Alfa Mega

Alfa Mega

16 reviews on Google

May 2026

Amazing little spot for authentic Mexican food. Tacor are amazing the shrimp and fish are great. Overall my go to spot for tacos.

Linda Colon Corona

Linda Colon Corona

62 reviews on Google

May 2026

Everyone goo 👌🤤fire place 100% recommend

Efrain Pérez

Efrain Pérez

2 reviews on Google

Apr 2026

Great tacos.

Victor Cruz

Victor Cruz

17 reviews on Google

Mar 2026

Great food and really.good value! Get the carne asadas tacos

Concerned CPS Parent

Concerned CPS Parent

9 reviews on Google

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