TAQUERIA EL AGUILA REAL
Christopher Sanders · 85 Google reviewsTAQUERIA EL AGUILA REAL — neighborhood mexican in Albany Park. 223+ Google reviews. [$]
What 229 diners keep saying
What 229 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“First time there, and definitely will be back. Delicious food. Free chips and salsa.”
“I had called ahead asking if they served camarones a la diabla. I love when it's made strictly with Chile de arbol, not the smokey Chipotle sauce. They said they did, so I placed an order for pick up. When I got there the chef said it was extra spicy. The cashier ran to the back to get a lime to go with it. In the meantime the chef showed me the "spicy" sauce he made it with, and it was the same sauce they use for the tacos; an orange creamy sauce that had no spice (to suit my palate) at all. He was shocked I said it wasn't spicy at all. The cashier returned with the lime saying people put lime on it to tame the spice. The chef told her I said it wasn't spicy at all. I told them how disappointed I was. I know how to make it, and I could have but was too tired and hungry. I took it home and to my great surprise, it was spicy after all! The rice was definitely home made and delicious and the fries were crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I am pleasantly surprised and I feel sorry I said anything negative to the chef. Chefs kiss on the food! I'll be back for more, if they'll have me.”
“Omg!!! the quesabirrias are absolutely delicious the best I ever head, the micheladas are great! and the margaritas are spectacular I also head a shimp cooking and it was amazing, the place has a nice relax vibe, friendly staff and super clean restaurant we love it here.😊”
“Small place with yummy food. Will be definitely be back. Edit: I went back and was even more impressed. I got some delicious horchata and my friend got a margarita, both equally huge and yummy. Their salsa is excellent!”
“One of the greatest Mexican food I've encountered, I'd give it a 10/10. Cleanliness is always 10/10. I've never seen a dirty table. The servers are very sweet and communicate and respectful also very attentive. The Margaritas 🍹are amaze-balls too The mango ones are my favorite icy and sweet. My #1 spot. Also try their quesadillas you'll b shooketh.”
“Couldn’t leave Chicago without eating real Mexican food. Tacos and the Michelada were sooo freaking good, tripe and sudadero tacos were my favorite! Birria taco wasn’t the best and was very dry, I wish they had the “Consome” that comes with the Birria tacos. Pambazo was good, not the best I’ve had but I did ate the whole thing lol. Micheladas are a MUST try! 🌮 🍺 🏙️”
“It was my first time, there and it will be my last. The waitress was rude and had no professional matters. I had to keep on asking for water, spoon, napkins, tostadas, ect. The pozole, was super greasy and the glass of horachata, had a bad smell. Parking was hard to find.”
“Awful food. Quesadilla is like a giant sloppy taco. Gross. My order was totally messed up.”
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