Temax garden café
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About
Temax garden café — low-key mexican in Pilsen that runs on repeat customers. No frills and no gimmicks, just a solid honest room. Rooted in technique and tradition throughout. Owner on site. "The torta bread was soft and fresh, that's important" — Yesenia Jimenez
Experience Breakdown
Lizzeth Resendiz
98 reviews
“l had to try the "For make me beautiful" lol freshly squeezed juice it was really good as well”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
One of the worst overpriced burritos I've ever had. I ordered the vegetarian burrito and a grilled cheese.
The burritos are not what I expected out of a south side burrito joint in an urban area which is populated majority Mexican.
Location
2544 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
What 75+ diners say about Temax garden café
“De lo mejor q puedas encontrar en chicago la comida 10 de 10 y bien atendidos.”
Pullan chavez21
Sep 2025
“Mexican Small business owner.”
Mexican Small business owner. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, food is delicious, we had coffee and Mexican Green Chilaquiles they were so good. We also had their guacamole and it was just so fresh and delicious we definitely had a great time and will be back. La dueña es mexicana y me siento muy feliz de apoyar a negocios pequeños. La atmósfera es muy cálida y agradable. La comida deliciosa y el servicio excelente. Nos pedimos unos chilaquiles verdes un café y un guacamole y todo sabe muy fresco y muy sabroso. Definitivamente vamos a regresar.
Serena Round
Aug 2025
“Comida muy deliciosa 😋 muy buen servicio al cliente.”
My family
Apr 2022
“La comida es deliciosa, la atención es excelente, el lugar es chiquito pero muy cómodo, lo...”
La comida es deliciosa, la atención es excelente, el lugar es chiquito pero muy cómodo, lo recomiendo para desayunar o comer. Uno de los lugares que más me an gustado ...
ELENA RODRÍGUEZ
Apr 2022
“Always fast and always fresh.”
Always fast and always fresh. Good a food and super yummy fresh juices. The #1 green juice is my favorite!
Lisa McCune
Oct 2021
“Muy buena comida se las recomiendo 🔥.”
Pedro Figueroa
Aug 2021
“Really great tacos .”
Really great tacos ! The salsa was sooo good . Small restaurants With a large variety of food options such as tacos burgers and Mariscos ! 5 stars busy location Recommended to pre-order your food 15 minutes prior location is always busy. Waited 30min for food
Chicago girl Reviews
Jul 2021
“I really like this place, is right next to my job The prices are pretty reasonable and the...”
I really like this place, is right next to my job The prices are pretty reasonable and the portions and taste are great as well! I tried their house salad and I loved it, it was a nice portion and the ingredients were fresh and delicious I’ve also tried their tortas, tacos, chilaquiles and they all tasted great and the pricing is amazing, I gladly support this business, plus the guys working there are pretty nice as well ❤️
rene ruiz
Nov 2020
“Great homemade Mexican food & American fast food.”
Great homemade Mexican food & American fast food. Family owned business, homemade tortillas, friendly atmosphere, Lomo en Chile de Arblo is really good but spicy.
Krystal Oyoque
Aug 2019
“The burritos are not what I expected out of a south side burrito joint in an urban area which is...”
The burritos are not what I expected out of a south side burrito joint in an urban area which is populated majority Mexican. The burritos and a few little pebbles of steak. And lots of rice and beans. Might as well call it a rice and bean burrito. I gave them one star because of how polite they were. I balled up the other half to toss cause it’s pointless. I won’t ever give this place a try. The sauce is good flavor , and horchata has more of cinnamon flavor. But huge disappointment! And the gentleman said the unions are good to have and he can fry it with meat, and nope when I got to my job site and ready to eat, unions were cold and just tossed in. Smh… the large isn’t the usual large .. smh… waste!
Justin Feliciano
Aug 2021
“Been here 3 times on lunch break.”
Been here 3 times on lunch break. Burrito delicious needs more meat though. Tamales delicious no complaint there. Cheeseburger bigger than I thought and comes with fries. Only issue I've come across was outdated online prices and overpriced. Overall food was authentic, good customer service and variety options. Definitely worth a try
kenny ferreira
Oct 2025
“Lovely place, great fresh breakfast.”
Andrew Kalweit
Oct 2025
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