Tacotlan
Amanda Rose · 131 Google reviewsTacotlan — a mexican spot in Humboldt Park. This is cooking with real conviction. Service that's warm without being over the top, and BYOB. "It always hits, the Shrimp are perfectly grilled, tasty, juicy, and the carne asada, fire" — Valeska Girón [$$, patio]
What 1,703 diners keep saying
What 1,703 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Solo vine por el Tiramisu latte y no falló está Deliciosoooooo!!! Atención increíble muy familiar y acogedor”
“Delicious birria, horchata, and shrimp tacos! Sitting outside had some delayed service, but it wasn’t a big issue.”
“The horchata Latte and quesabirria were incredible, service was friendly and fast, 10/10 definitely check it out.”
“Tried this for the first time, and did not disappoint! I gotta say the customer service is amazing, everyone working there is very friendly and the atmosphere is great. I tried their banana pudding matcha with the cute Hello Kitty cookie & the Chilaquiles rojos! Will definitely come back😊😊”
“Los tacos y la quesabirria estaban deliciosos !! la horchata no es buena”
“Our server was very attentive and super helpful walking us through the menu. The owner was kind of enough to chat with us about our experience and offered to sample carne asada. It was super YUMMY. The quesabirria’s definitely live up to the hype it gets online. I’d definitely recommend.”
“Tacotlan is an absolute Chicago treasure. Their quesabirria isn’t just good — it’s the kind of mind‑blowing, flavor‑packed perfection that earns them constant love across social media. Every tortilla is crisped just right, every bite is juicy and rich, and the freshness is on a whole different level. You can tell this place pours heart and soul into their food. Jess, one of the co‑owners, is phenomenal. Her warmth, passion, and genuine love for the community shine through every interaction. She makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. It’s no surprise Tacotlan keeps getting spotlighted online — the food is incredible, the people are even better, and the whole experience is unforgettable. If you’re in Chicago and haven’t been here yet, you’re missing out on one of the city’s true culinary gems. Tacotlan deserves every bit of hype it gets.”
“LOVE tacotlan. They have a decent amount of vegetarian options. Definitely enough for me to keep coming back and the food is always consistent. Every time I try it, it's like I'm trying it again for the first time. I always get the specialty character tortas. My favorite is the bunny torta.! Always so filling and worth it. The service is always good too! Everyone is always friendly. The drinks are also just as good. As a barista I wanna know how yall get the cold foam so perfectly and thick!? Yall have easily become one of my fave mexican restaurants!”
“Came here after seeing it all over my Instagram, and since I was in the area I checked it out! Definitely worth the hype. I ordered from the Valentine’s Day menu (which was so cute), and my boyfriend got some generic items. I got the heart-shaped torta and it was really good and HUGE. Lowkey worth the $15, but it’s definitely meant for two because I couldn’t finish it. The matcha latte was SO good!! One of the best matchas I’ve had in a long time. The strawberry mix was amazing, and the foam was also yummy. My boyfriend got the taco dinner and said the lengua was the best meat. And you can never go wrong with a Mexican Coke. Overall, this is a great spot! I only wish the seating was a bit more comfortable, but I’m sure that’ll be better once there’s outdoor seating. The staff was super welcoming, and our server was really nice. 5-star place! will definitely come back when I’m in the area!:)))”
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