Tacos & Pupusas Esperanza
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Tacos & Pupusas Esperanza — top-tier mexican in Back of the Yards. Order the Sauces. Feels like it's been there since before the neighborhood changed. Joseph Soto: "Best Pupusas in the city they were fresh and so delicious really liked the slaw and the spicy sauce"
Experience Breakdown
Erick Sanchez
9 reviews
“I've been here a handful of times already and the food is amazing, my girlfriend and I love this little spot”
Highlights
Must Try
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Clean record
No recurring complaints found across reviews.
Specialties
- Sauces
Location
2532 W 47th St, Chicago, IL 60632
What 40+ diners say about Tacos & Pupusas Esperanza
“I recommend everyone this is the best in town and the best in Chicago to come check them out for...”
I recommend everyone this is the best in town and the best in Chicago to come check them out for this weather a good birrea con su caldo can never go wrong and their pupusas the best
Brisa Munoz
Dec 2025
“This is the second time I come here .”
This is the second time I come here . I couldn’t leave without giving “ Tacos y Pupusas Esperanza “ a review based on my experience. I came back here because the service was exceptional the first time my fiancé invited me here. Great customer service. The food is well prepared , flavor is excellent to my taste , the restaurant gives you a high presentation when serving your food. It is a small and cozy place. The first time I had some Flauta’s ( it was delicious ) .. This time I ordered Molotes ( delicious as well ) …. Note: you do have to order at the cashier. They will bring the food to your table. Trust me is worth 100% … Please support local businesses.. The service of the owners is highly the best ..
America Sosa (Pikitos D' Oro)
Nov 2025
“Was in the area and decided to try it out.”
Was in the area and decided to try it out. I will definitely be coming back. We tried some pupusas (queso, revuelta, and rajas) and the putacos (carne asada). Everything was delicious, the putaco is literally one of the best tacos I've had on the city. On top of good food they got an offering of salsas and hot sauces for all spice levels. My favorite was the Habanero! Looking forward to coming back for more pupusas and putacos!
J C
Nov 2025
“The food is incredible.”
The food is incredible! So fresh and incredible flavors. They have a whole range of pupusas as well as new inventions like puputacos (pupusa taco combination). Try the yuca fries. The family that runs this place puts so much love and attention into the food. They have signs on the wall letting people know the food is freshly made so it’s not fast but it’s worth it! Supportive local small businesses!
Jessica Fong
Nov 2025
“Delicious, fresh food, attentive and warm staff.”
Delicious, fresh food, attentive and warm staff. The dragonfruit lemonade was excellent and don't skip the puputaco! Thank you. Jose & familia!
Isela Ponce
Nov 2025
“A small, charming spot with delicious pupusas and tacos.”
A small, charming spot with delicious pupusas and tacos. The service was friendly, and the place was clean and welcoming. I’m definitely looking forward to coming back and trying more from their menu.
Diego
Sep 2025
“First-time visitor.”
First-time visitor. Absolutely loved this place. Immediately upon entrance, I was met with amazing customer service and help scoping out the menu. So many options for food here. Wait time was not bad and food came out hot and fresh. Food quality was 100/10. I got the puputacos and pupusa. All of the food was so, so delicious. I have been raving about this place and will be back again soon!
Madison Manley
Sep 2025
“Awesome experience.”
Awesome experience! Everyone was so friendly and the food was fantastic. Make sure to get all the sauces!
Mike
Sep 2025
“Don't walk run!. This was amazing. The flavor, hot sauces, so authentic!. Great service.”
Sonia Rivera
Aug 2025
“Ordered the pork pupusa and the revuelta/mixed pupusa.”
Ordered the pork pupusa and the revuelta/mixed pupusa. Both were fire. The food was hot and fresh. I had 3 salsas to try and all of those were good as well. The passionfruit and dragonfruit lemonade agua fresca flavors are spectacular. The prices and customer service are excellent. They def value their customers. I look forward to coming back!!
kferm
Jul 2025
“An easy YES! This place has the best food. Ordering is easy, the food came out quick and the sauces...”
Sophia Chung
Jul 2025
“This place has the best pupusas in town.”
This place has the best pupusas in town! I had the puputaco (pupusa taco) and it was amazing. The food is so good it doesn’t even need a sauce, but their sauces are phenomenal. Their aguas frescas are freshly made and so delicious. I tried the dragonfruit one and the maracuja/passion fruit one and they were both so delicious. The customer service was 12/10. The place is family owned and everyone was so kind and attentive. This place is definitely a hidden gem!
Gabriela Alfaro
Apr 2025
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