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Hyde Park · Mexican · $$

Tacos El Pastor 53

4.2493 reviews ·Opentil 10 tonight
The chips were really crisp, the pico was really fresh, the guac was nice and chunky, and the taco was exceptionally delicious- the flavor was outstanding *chefs kiss* and the horchata sweetly cooled down the heat from the yummy salsas
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Tacos El Pastor 53 — a mexican spot in Hyde Park. The bar is worth the visit on its own. Ciana Spencer: "The chicken was tender and the pastor was some of the best I’ve had" [$$]

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Fast serviceCozyFamily friendlyGreat cocktailsQuick bite
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5319 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde Park
Today10:30AM-10PM
Sun–Sat10:30AM-10PM
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What 493 diners keep saying

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Review photo by Jessica Cheng
Jul 2026

Trust me and come here! This was our weekly go to spot back when we lived in Hyde Park. Great portion sizes and tasty meat. The burrito dinner is my favorite and comes with the best fries. Today, I tried the tacos and enjoyed them the lake. Great horchata too. It’s family owned and they deserve good business, so bring people and grab food from here before you head over to the lake this summer!

Jessica Cheng

Jessica Cheng

8 reviews on Google

Review photo by Raquel Gonzalez
Jul 2026

Such a chill place with great food and drinks! Get a frozen margarita!

Raquel Gonzalez

Raquel Gonzalez

71 reviews on Google

Review photo by Rocio Beltran
Mar 2026

Stopped by after the museum nice small place to grab a bite.

Rocio Beltran

Rocio Beltran

5 reviews on Google

Review photo by Hannah I
Mar 2026

We ordered corn Tilapia and Mushroom Tacos and they were delicious. I loved the grilled Tilapia a little more. The ambiance was quiet around 4pm and the service took about 10-15 minutes for the food to arrive. Would love to go and try other food as well!

Hannah I

Hannah I

146 reviews on Google

Review photo by Linnie B
Mar 2026

I had one of the best quesadilla in my life here. The waiter was so awesome. He does everything. Please check them out !!!

Linnie B

Linnie B

122 reviews on Google

Review photo by Destiny Divianna
Feb 2026

Came here for a quick late night dinner and it did not disappoint. Food was fire, drinks were fire, and our server was amazing. Thank you Pasquale ( I hope I spelled that correctly) will be back!!!

Destiny Divianna

Destiny Divianna

6 reviews on Google

Review photo by Brenda Munoz-Rigor
Sep 2025

I stopped here with some friends and ordered the birria taco special and a rum drink. The service was friendly and the food was great. A little pricy but so is everything else now. I’d go again.

Brenda Munoz-Rigor

Brenda Munoz-Rigor

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jackson Naumes
Aug 2025

Went here on a whim and for 11 bucks I got the largest torta of my life. Photo included. Had a great time and the staff were sweet and professional. Will definitely be back.

Jackson Naumes

Jackson Naumes

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by PC Allen
Aug 2025

Wow!! Great food and large portions. We had the queso birria tacos and the barbacoa tacos plate and we were not disappointed. We also had a great margarita and mojito. YUM!! Thank you!!!

PC Allen

PC Allen

5 reviews on Google

Review photo by Richard Christopher Kahulugan
Aug 2025

Just judging off the tacos, this place is great! The food was really good and filling and the family running the place were super friendly and accomodating. The place itself also has really good vibes and great for hanging out with friends.

Richard Christopher Kahulugan

Richard Christopher Kahulugan

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dallas
Jul 2025

guesabarria tacos were really tasty

Dallas

Dallas

1 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lea Alexander
Feb 2026

We got a strawberry and mango margarita. They were very good. And we got steak and birria tacos. The food came out quick. The service was great!

Lea Alexander

Lea Alexander

9 reviews on Google

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