Tacos El Tio
Heidi- Marie Billingham · 47 Google reviewsTacos El Tio — a mexican spot in Devon Avenue. The kitchen takes tradition seriously. Open late. "The burrito was easily the best I've ever had as well as the beans and rice sides" — Steven rotter
What 282 diners keep saying
What 282 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“De vacaciones por Chicago pero este restaurante es de 20/20 Andamos de vacaciones por esta hermosa ciudad y créame si quiere comer comida Mexico y auténtica no dude en pasar por este lugar”
“Gran servicio del mesero. Excelente sazón mexicano y buen ambiente.”
“I love coming to this place. The Tacos are so original and the Guacamole salsa is out of this world. This is what real taqueros are all about. White Onion on tacos, The AL Pastor on Rotisserie with the Pineapple on top, limes radish and cucumbers on the side with multiple choices of agues Frescas. Yummy! I went back to try something new and tried something so delicious. Their stew/Caldo de Res made with a special red spicey broth for this cold weather like I never tasted before. Made by Alberto & Micaela the cooks. I taste the love of Mexico City and Oaxaca. The servers Magali & Anayi are super friendly and attentive and Lalo the owner is just like his father super kind and welcoming. I love to go back because of their service, recipes, quality, and making me feel so welcome. Thank you Tio taco Lincoln Ave.”
“Had to try this place out on the recommendation from my cousin while I was in town. This is what I would call authentic Mexican food and it did not disappoint. The tacos were delicious and all the meats were moist and plentiful. Talk about value, the portion sizes were also huge! I see why the locals love this place.”
“Place is very clean and welcoming. Counter service was fast and super helpful. Ordered 2 drinks while out for a walk. Leche based. Sweet and tasty. Mango and Strawberry.”
“I ordered the caldo de res which came in a red broth, reminded me more of mole de olla, but the caldo de res veggies. The soup comes with a side of hand made corn tortillas. Their red and green salsa had a kick to them and were tasty. I also ordered a steak burrito to go for my husband. He said it was a bit lean on the meat and plentiful on the fillers like lettuce and tomato; he said he'd never order from there again. I may go back.”
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