Taqueria El Tapatio
Elizabeth Velez · 142 Google reviewsTaqueria El Tapatio — one of Humboldt Park's strongest mexican spots. Order the Birria Tacos. Buzzy, energetic room where the crowd adds to it. Laura Castro: "The chips were crispy, the salsa was perfection and just so savory and spicy" [$, patio]
What 776 diners keep saying
What 776 diners keep saying
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“Love this place. Awesome atmosphere, quick service, yummy food. Good chips and flavorful salsa. Their quesabirria is the best I've ever had!”
“Late night taco mission in Chicago led us to Taqueria El Tapatio and this spot did NOT disappoint 🌮🔥 The tacos were packed with flavor, meat was fresh and juicy, tortillas tasted legit, and the ambiance made the whole experience even better. Real authentic late-night Chicago taco spot vibes. Good music, good energy, and the food came out fast. The footage honestly says it all — sizzling meat, stacked tacos, and that perfect street-food atmosphere. Definitely one of those hidden gems you randomly find and end up wanting to come back to every night. If you’re in Chicago and craving tacos, this spot is worth the stop.”
“Saw this place from TikTok and came immediately. Had the 5 "Baby Tacos" (Al Carbon) and a steak taco. Delicious tortillas, the avocado salsa/crema was beautifully smooth and spicy, and the meat flavorful and tender! They have the huge glass bottle Cokes! So yum. Just a fun environment with their decor, too. Happily walked 20 min to try it out and I'm eager to get back!”
“So I stumbled across this place about 2 weeks ago. I've been back 3 more times since. The staff and food are 100% the best around. The cooks don't skimp out on the food either. The steak is so juicy and well very tender, practically melts in your mouth. I tried one of their soups today, and WOW! I forgot what it was called, but my god was it god. It was so big i couldn't even finish it. I'm not Hispanic at all and the staff to their time answering my questions and explaining the dishes. I'll definitely be returning again.”
“This place made me feel like I was right inside my moms kitchen. Let me start by saying the salsa with chips here is so delicious. I usually am not much of a salsa with chips gal when it comes to restaurants like this. The chips were crispy, the salsa was perfection and just so savory and spicy! The green salsa was like a combo of roasted green peppers with avocado it was my favorite and the red salsa was the traditional tomatoes/pepper salsa. I wish we had them here in Des Moines. The service was amazing too. Just like at home they greeted us right away and told us to sit where we would like. The place also smelled so clean. I ordered to drink the carrot/orange juice. Made me feel like I was in the markets in Mexico picking up a fresh juice! To eat i ordered a steak, a tripa taco and a ceviche shrimp tostada. Needless to say this made me feel completely satisfied by the end. The shrimp ceviche tostada was a a generous amount and it was mouth watering good. The asada taco was delicious. The tripa taco was made how I like it crispy and just so good. The lady asked if we wanted the tripe soft or crispy which was so nice that they ask because everyone has different preferences on how they like their tripa. My mom ordered a order of the tripa tacos and she had them soft. My mom was so impressed by this place and that says a lot from a women who is a amazing cook herself. Anyway this is HIGHLY recommended if you love AUTHENTIC Mexican food. I will DEFINITELY be back here. I'm already planning my next trip!”
“I ordered there street tacos it comes with 5 grilled steak tacos for $10.50 can't get that nowhere else... and they were way better than alot of places. A must try. Atmosphere very nostalgic 👌... will be going back...”
“The pictures speak for themselves... This is my go to Mexican spot. Love their food and service is always wonderful.”
“Yesterday we were headed towards Fullerton Avenue and saw Taqueria El Tapatio Restaurant. We decided to have an early dinner since we had skipped lunch. OMG! I have to share on how delicious the food was. My hubby had the Fajita combo plus Mandarin Jarrito which is a juicedrink with no alcohol and I had Huachinango(red snapper). Although they make it in a few different ways (your preference)Hauchinango a la Veracruzana or Huachinango al Mojo de Ajo, I choose it without the sauce or garlic just ordered it fried and it was so delicious. How can I describe it was so delicious that every bite melted in my mouth like butter. It was fresh and so tender. The best fried red snapper I have ever had by far. I love fish! I normally share my food with my hubby and I will admit I gave him a taste but I can't believe I ate the whole thing. It was soooooo delicious I seriously couldn't stop. My husband said his Fajita combo(steak/chicken) was perfect and he would come back to order the Fajitas again. The dinners comes served hot with mexican rice, refried beans chips along with the vegetables, small mixed salad with avocado and slice of orange. Its plenty of food if you want to share. But be warned if you eat the whole thing you won't be hungry for a great while. Did I mention that the Red Snapoer melted in my mouth? I can't stop thinking about how delicious it was and I devoured the whole thing. Oh yes I ordered some Flan but we ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture. It was also one of the best flans I have had. Oh Wow! I was so wrapped up in how delicious the food was I forgot to also mention that the service was amazing and prices are reasonable. The staff greet you with a genuine smile and are so attentive. It was awesome! Love! Love! Loved it!”
“The best steak nachos in all of Chicago!!! I just stumbled across this place looking for Birria and everything I had was so good. My new go-to in the neighborhood. Service was 💯 amazing! The nachos are a must. Eat inside for the table chips, they have four salsas for the table & will refill!”
“I think i have rated this place in the past, but this is my ABSOLUTE FAVORITE TAQUERIA. THE STEAK TACOS ARE FYYYYYYYEERRR...so damn good. I live in the south suburbs and this place is so worth the trip. Food, service and atmosphere TOP TIER!!!”
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