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Pilsen · Mexican · $

Victor Bueno

4.5595 reviews ·Opens at 8AM tomorrow
Overall, it’s a spot worth visiting if you’re craving authentic flavors, and I’d come back to try more of their menu
Julio Cesar Mayo ChavezJulio Cesar Mayo Chavez · 305 Google reviews
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Victor Bueno — straightforward mexican in Pilsen. The design gives it a sharp first impression. No shortcuts. You can taste the intention. Cash only. William Davis: "The flavors were rich and perfectly balanced, and the portions were more than satisfying" [$]

💵Cash only — hit the ATM first, worth it.

What 595 diners keep saying

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2057 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Pilsen
Today8AM-3PM
Sun7AM-3PM
MonClosed
Tue–Fri8AM-3PM
Sat7AM-3PM
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What 595 diners keep saying

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Review photo by King Ice
Jul 2026

LET ME TELL THIS IS THE 💎 OF PILSEN!! THE PROTEIN IS SO FLAVORFUL & JUICY & ALWAYS FRESH!!! I LOVE THE TACOS, POZOLES (which has a nice lil kick), TORTAS, QUESADILLA WHICH THEY MAKE THE FLOUR TORTILLAS HOMEMADE, & THE BURRITOS ARE HUMONGOUS!! ALSO THE SALSA & CHIPS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! PLEASE GIVE THIS RESTAURANT A TRY YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

King Ice

King Ice

36 reviews on Google

Review photo by Mubeen Masudi
Jun 2026

Amazing tacos. Very polite staff. Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for great tacos with generous size. Only takes cash

Mubeen Masudi

Mubeen Masudi

145 reviews on Google

Review photo by Nahoni Acosta
Apr 2026

Food was very good.Large Burrito!!

Nahoni Acosta

Nahoni Acosta

21 reviews on Google

Review photo by Isela Hernandez
Apr 2026

1st time here and already thinking of going back tomorrow I had the 3 taco de arachera dinner .. they were well seasoned and oh so yummy !

Isela Hernandez

Isela Hernandez

52 reviews on Google

Review photo by Claudia Hernandez
Apr 2026

This a must go spot. They have traditional meals authentic not duplicated and not commercialized. The owners work here and they always have the most juicy tender and flavorful meats as well as homemade salsa and tortillas and green pozole yummy. It gets packed,parking a little bit more challenging. It is definitely worth the wait your mouth and stomach will be happy.

Claudia Hernandez

Claudia Hernandez

204 reviews on Google

Review photo by Eric C
Apr 2026

Amazing and delicious food! Big portions! It’s a must try! All right

Eric C

Eric C

32 reviews on Google

Review photo by Dawn Smith
Apr 2026

Absolutely worth every penny! Hands down the best Mexican food I’ve ever had! The portions are large but most importantly the food was so flavorful. Staff were friendly and helpful.

Dawn Smith

Dawn Smith

25 reviews on Google

Review photo by Ricardo Quintana
Feb 2026

Man or man this little spot hole in wall had the Arrachera taco// is the shit to die for was it good like they say now FIRE...Drove 1 1/2 hours to get here& will do it again wow. my wife there steak tacos and that was awesome too wow....can't say nothing bad about this place see yah soon.....

Ricardo Quintana

Ricardo Quintana

84 reviews on Google

Review photo by Claire Michelle
Jan 2026

DELICIOUS!!!!!!! The horchata is SO good too.

Claire Michelle

Claire Michelle

194 reviews on Google

Review photo by Gabino Noriega
Jan 2026

I had their carne asada and it was very good. This place is cash only.

Gabino Noriega

Gabino Noriega

81 reviews on Google

Review photo by Carol Cooper
Jan 2026

Saw a posting of this place on YouTube and had to make that drive back to Chicago. On the left chicken Quesadilla right Aracherra tacos... Go early. As they close @ 3pm it was packed at 11 am. Now, back to the goodies. That quesadilla is so flavorful and had nice melty cheesey goodness. The steak omg was well cooked, not overdone, and well seasoned. NO COMPLAINTS on the rice and beans. You can see all the work being put in from all the. staff. You can eat there u might have 2 wait for a table the staff was very pleasant and professional. In my Arnold voice " I'll B Back"..

Carol Cooper

Carol Cooper

61 reviews on Google

Review photo by Tiffany Woods
Jan 2026

Happy I ran across this restaurant on instagram, omg the steak tacos, with the big piece of steak was so good with the green sauce. That sauce is so good. All the staff was friendly & inviting! Also they only accept cash so don’t forget to bring cash! Food was so good!

Tiffany Woods

Tiffany Woods

24 reviews on Google

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