Taquería Jamay Jal
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Taquería Jamay Jal — mexican in Back of the Yards. Traditional preparation with honest flavors. Easy on the wallet, open late. Vanessa Salamanca: "Their food is absolutely phenomenal—namely their tacos, burritos, and enchiladas"
Experience Breakdown
Lore R
98 reviews
“Was out with my friend searching for tacos 🌮 really wanted tacos and this place was open late and also I had remembered I use to come here as a teen 🙃 It hasn't changed at all and the tacos are great and the waitress was super nice,salsas were delicious,the meat on the pastor wasn't dry or nothing, had tons of flavour and the asada tacos were good too, the one problem I have with places and tacos is dry meat but this place is great for the price and the meat wasn't dry or tough, deff will come back”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
When I first tried this place it was through Uber Eats and it was amazing. This was about 2 years ago or so.
Got a completely different order that what was on the ticket stapled to the bag.
Found a long hair in my burrito. Terrible service everytime i go here & the staff is very rude.
Location
2500 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632
What 375+ diners say about Taquería Jamay Jal
“The food was quick and very good.”
The food was quick and very good. They gave jalapeño peppers and the horchata was big. Very good tacos. We ate them before we can take a pic but here is the horchata.
Js Sneakers Chi23
Dec 2023
“Was out with my friend searching for tacos 🌮 really wanted tacos and this place was open late and...”
Was out with my friend searching for tacos 🌮 really wanted tacos and this place was open late and also I had remembered I use to come here as a teen 🙃 It hasn't changed at all and the tacos are great and the waitress was super nice,salsas were delicious,the meat on the pastor wasn't dry or nothing, had tons of flavour and the asada tacos were good too, the one problem I have with places and tacos is dry meat but this place is great for the price and the meat wasn't dry or tough, deff will come back! Authentic Mexican tacos 🌮 Delicioso! Muy Buenos tacos por el precio!
Lore R
Jun 2022
“Delicious tacos for a great price and super friendly service.”
Delicious tacos for a great price and super friendly service. Absolutely a spot to go to if you’re thinking about tacos.
Samantha Garcia
Jun 2022
“Yummy tacos best in a mile radius..”
Yummy tacos best in a mile radius... I go as much as possible.. Lol
Rose Ocampo
Mar 2019
“Found a long hair in my burrito.”
Found a long hair in my burrito. Terrible service everytime i go here & the staff is very rude. Only went here because it was close by but now i will not be coming back because this kind of stuff is going to get someone sick. Please avoid at all costs if you value your health!
Zack Martinez
Jun 2023
“Had the asada, chorizo and al pastor tacos.”
Had the asada, chorizo and al pastor tacos. I found them excellent. Very reasonable price and enough meat fell off each taco that by the time I finished all 3 there was enough to make a protein bowl later in the day. I will be back to try everything else.
C M (El Pirinolo)
Dec 2025
“Best tacos and burritos 🌯 place been there a long time its Consistent.”
brian cuello
Oct 2025
“Tacos are the best, its my new favorite place!”
Ilse Metz
Oct 2025
“Good food and customer service 👌.”
Robert Taylor
Sep 2025
“Their food is absolutely phenomenal—namely their tacos, burritos, and enchiladas.”
Their food is absolutely phenomenal—namely their tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Their chicken quesadillas, in particular, are a must try—10/10.
Vanessa Salamanca
Aug 2025
“I’ve been going here for years my favorite place to be around always having the best food and energy 💋.”
Cindy Cajamarca
Aug 2025
“The food was fast, delicious, and affordable.”
The food was fast, delicious, and affordable. I prefer coming over here instead of the two locations near it lol. At least you'll be fed with some change left in your wallet
Concepcion Vega
Mar 2025
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