El Taco Azteca - Pilsen

My family and I found this restaurant on yelp. Given its good reviews, we decided to check it out. It's a small, open space with a good amount of seating and with a little bar near the entrance. Service was great, the waitress was efficient and friendly. To start they gave us chips and salsa, very tasty! We tried the chorizo queso fundido, great appetizer. The aguachiles were ok, wasn't a big fan of warm dish, I was expecting them cold. Now, to the main course dishes...those were amazing! I tried the 3 mole chicken enchiladas in different flavors and I was in love! The flavors of each one are equally delicious and better than I expected. My husband and kids tried the torta, quesabirria tacos, red enchiladas suizas and quesadillas. Everything was exceptional. I'm very picky about Mexican food, and I have to say, this is a 10 out of 10 for me! This chef outdid himself, a hidden gem for sure! I'm in town visiting and will definitely mark this one as a favorite! This place would be a hit in Downtown Chicago. Tourists and locals need to experience true Mexican flavors like these.

We walked over to taco azteca after we saw our usual place was closed. We got a seat right away as it was empty (on a Sunday during brunch time). I ordered pozole verde de pollo and my bf got the sopes (1 Barbacoa, 1 cochinita pibil, and 1 chicken). We got chips and salsa at the table. The salsa was so good but the chips were stale. The food is made to order so it took about 25 minutes for our food. The food presentation is very nice. The masa for the sopes has such a great taste and they were so cute because they were pink. The cochinita pibil was the best out of the three. I didn't really like the chicken or barbacoa. The pozole broth was good but had too much oregano for my liking. I also didn't like that the chicken was grilled separately then placed into the pozole. This may be my preference but i think chicken should be cooked in the pozole to make it authentic.I wouldn't come back to this location but i would try the one in Bridgeport.

The beans and rice were the best thing on the menu, next to the lemonade. My steak tacos had no seasoning at all. The chips and salsa didn't taste well either. Presentation was nice, but I much rather have had better food.

We came in late on a Wednesday night just looking for a place still open. The place is super cute and the service is prompt. No worries if you don't speak Spanish or aren't great with figuring out menus the staff will help and make recommendations. The cook is making everything fresh to order and the prices are reasonable. I would consider this place trendy as they have a full bar, tvs, and music. It was a Wednesday night so I don't really know but I have a feeling it's awesome on the weekend. The tacos are delicious with the appropriate amount of spice. They don't give you salsa unless you ask but all tacos have a little on them already. I would like to try the dinners and have a drink when I stop in another time.

Stopped by for early takeout lunch, they came highly recommended from friends that live in the area. I ordered shrimp, Arabe, fried avocado, and mushroom mole. Unfortunately, when I arrived, they said they didn't have mushrooms and asked if I wanted a different vegetable offering. I took them up on it, ans they turned out beautifully in the foreground picture.They appeared to be hand-making their own tortillas in their open kitchen, and they have an interior style that is cohesive and fun. There are cross-cut tree tables and interesting carved artwork for decor, lending to a warm vibe in the dining room and bar. I'll have to check out their dine-in experience another time.Their tacos are some of the most beautiful and tasty I've tried! They aren't just a filling with onions and cilantro, each taco has different ingredients and sauces that support the main element in terms of flavor and consistency. The grilled shrimp had crunchy cabbage and creamy avocado, the arabe had a nice pico and flavorful sauce. The vegetables were crisp, fresh, and sported diverse textures for a lively arrangement.Definitely want to return to try their other options!

WOW. went in here for a quick bite expecting nothing but holy moly it was unreal. I got 2 tacos to go and had to eat it in my car- right then and there bc the smell...!!! I couldn't wait lol. I had the Coca Cola infused taco and a steak. Both so so soooooo delicious. Definitely a hidden gem here!They have a full bar and their menu looks delicious. Can't wait to go back!

I wish I could give them 10 stars! I'm a picky eater, and this was amazing. Wehad 4 moms and 4 daughters and we all loved everything we had. You absolutely cannot go wrong here. The strawberry mojito was about the best thing I've ever tried. The service was a little slow, but the waiter was also the bartender and he was the only guy working. The atmosphere is adorable, nothing like what it looks like from the outside!

Food and drinks were fantastic! Try the Coca Cola pork belly tacos! Our drinksMargaritas were delicious!

I rarely make the effort to rate restaurants on yelp, but the food here was so good i had to. seriously incredible flavors and visually appealing plating. the complimentary plantain chips and mole salsa were so good i would have paid to order them. i got the empanadas con camaron and the enchiladas tres moles, and they were both amazing. the service was kind and the prices were affordable too!

So extremely disappointed. Been getting food from here for years. Ordered an Azteca salad and this is what I got. Not only was this little salad $14, but it wasn't fabulous either. It was missing black beans and had some new additions like onions that I didn't care for.