Taqueria El Kacheton Chicago
L S · 34 Google reviewsTaqueria El Kacheton Chicago — one of Irving Park's strongest mexican spots. The ingredients do the heavy lifting. Good for vegetarians, cash only. Liliana M: "The service was phenomenal and the food was tasty (albeit a little on the salty side for my taste)" [$, patio]
What 249 diners keep saying
What 249 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“FIRE! AMAZING! DELICIOUS! PERFECTION! Tortillas are freshly hand made, the food is perfectly seasoned and their team is very very very nice! It’s family owned and operated and you can tell they give it their all! We tried APACHE, PIRATA, ALAMBRE, DE CABEZA and yes each one was fire!”
“**Update The chicken pambazo I had from here gave me SEVERE food poisoning!! My husband said after he saw how unclean the kitchen was he regretted going here. I do too as I was sick all night🤢🤮😥 My family & I loved Taqueria El Kacheton! We had the Chorizo & Potato Pambazo with Horchata and it was so good! Our waiter Arturo was sooo nice. Also I love that it just made it easier to decide what to try first! The music & decorations including live plants were nice too. Highly recommend if you're in the area🥰”
“Had the Apache, Cecina, and Lomo tacos and I was genuinely blown away. It’s not hard to find good tacos in Chicago, but these were really some of the best I’ve had in a while. Highly recommend.”
“An amazing hidden gem, delicious birria on the weekends, served with homemade tortillas. Very cozy inside with lots of plants. Very kind and friendly people, will be back again.”
“Absolutely phenomenal! A little gem of a spot with about 4 tables inside. Takeout available otherwise if you snag a table they provide table service. We tried the guac, tacos, rice & beans, and agua de horchata. Loved it all! Fresh, flavorful and great portions.”
“As soon as I got out of work, I was craving tacos and I googled searched “taquerias near me.” I saw their good reviews and went there with my parents; the tacos did not disappoint. Tacos were delicious with tortilla hechas a mano, and their aguas frescas were top notched as well ( tried their horchata, Jamaica, and tamarindo)”
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