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Southport Taqueria Dine-in & Take-out

4.9263 reviews ·Opentil 9 tonight
I ordered the al pastor taco (a must-get, easily the best of the bunch), the chorizo taco (good, but not quite at the level of the al pastor), and a quesadilla with jalapeños and ground beef, which was outstanding
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Southport Taqueria Dine-in & Take-out — high-caliber mexican in Lakeview. The food tastes like it should, with no compromises. Staff that genuinely cares how your meal goes, and BYOB. Naviah: "The meat was tender and seasoned - no gristle to be found"

🍷BYOB — grab a bottle next door, they'll open it.

What 263 diners keep saying

CozyFamily friendlyQuick biteByobTakeout strong
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1401 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Lakeview
Today12-9PM
Sun12-8PM
MonClosed
Tue–Sat12-9PM
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What 263 diners keep saying

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Review photo by linda keller
May 2026

The food is delicious, well priced, and the people working here could not be nicer. I had Linda Taco Platter and Red Bean Soup. So deeelish!! Highly recommend.

linda keller

linda keller

11 reviews on Google

Review photo by P Cas
Apr 2026

Its official this is our new spot, its 🔥, the food is absolutely delicious and the portions are huge. We had so many left overs. The torta has crispy cheese melted on the meat so flavorful, (its perfect, the burritos are so huge they come with rice, beans, meat of choice, cheese, lettuce, tomatoe,(delicious). I tried my husband's which is birria, and daughters which is chicken (delicious) The restaurant is super cleanl the esthetic is nice soft, ambience is perfect soft music and best of all its not over lite, it has nice big windows for natural light. Which is perfect. Its the perfect spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and the food is made fresh and on the spot. The host is so kind and attentive, brought extra sauces for us to go and gave my babies lollipops,Parking around building. As I end this review I want to mention that the sauces are so good and elevate the meals to a richer taste. ❤️

P Cas

P Cas

496 reviews on Google

Review photo by Alicia Oladipo
Apr 2026

I absolutely love this restaurant! The food is delicious (and fresh), the atmosphere is cozy, and the staff are so kind and welcoming. I will definitely return!

Alicia Oladipo

Alicia Oladipo

13 reviews on Google

Review photo by Lily Hedges
Mar 2026

Absolutely loved this place. The salsa is served warm, and has a lovely kick to it. I had the Birria, Pescado de Sur, and Pechuga de Pollo Asada. My boyfriend had the Chorizo, Carne Asada, El Pastor, and Pechuga de Pollo Asada. All of them were fantastic, but the standout to me was definitely the Pescado de Sur. I don't know when we'll be through Chicago again, but the next time we have time, we'll definitely be stopping through here. I cannot recommend it highly enough!

Lily Hedges

Lily Hedges

27 reviews on Google

Review photo by Joanna Marino
Feb 2026

Had lunch there this week. The food is so fresh, portions are big, and prices are very reasonable. And I think the man that took care of me is the owner. He’s so lovely and kind. Would absolutely recommend this spot.

Joanna Marino

Joanna Marino

7 reviews on Google

Review photo by Jonas Chimbanda
Feb 2026

Really enjoyed these tacos. The meats on the Southport special, carne asada, and chorizo were all very flavorful. Authentic taqueria with very friendly service.

Jonas Chimbanda

Jonas Chimbanda

2 reviews on Google

Review photo by James Pullen
Feb 2026

4.83- This charming spot is a must-visit! While the chips arrived cool, they were incredibly fresh and paired perfectly with the warm, flavorful salsa—a unique and delicious surprise. Both the red and green sauces were excellent, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The tacos were nearly flawless, served on exceptional tortillas. To top it off, the customer service was outstanding. Great job!

James Pullen

James Pullen

233 reviews on Google

Review photo by Kedar H
Jan 2026

Wow this is some of the best food in Chicago, I absolutely love it!!

Kedar H

Kedar H

138 reviews on Google

Review photo by Ana G Salgado
Jan 2026

Delicious 😋 and fast food big burrito, friendly staff, clean and plates near me looked amazing 🤩 I will be eating all the meals and snacks. 👍❤️

Ana G Salgado

Ana G Salgado

81 reviews on Google

Review photo by Renato Prestes
Jan 2026

Catherine and Jimmy are such wonderful owners and make you feel truly welcome from the moment you walk in. After trying their amazing burrito yesterday, my family and I came back today for the tacos and they were absolutely incredible. Fresh, flavorful, and so authentic. We’re so happy we found this place. Definitely a new favorite! 🌮❤️

Renato Prestes

Renato Prestes

10 reviews on Google

Review photo by Daniela P
Jan 2026

Best and huge homemade burrito!

Daniela P

Daniela P

23 reviews on Google

Review photo by Wilmer Lopez
Oct 2025

Got the steak torta, no complaints, delicious, I’ll order it, $16 with no sides, no drink and no lunch special.

Wilmer Lopez

Wilmer Lopez

13 reviews on Google

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