Taqueria 5 de Mayo

To update a lot of old reviews, this place now takes cards. Yay. Business that are cash only in this day look like they are money laundering or cheating on their taxes so this update is great (sideeye to 5 de Mayo's competitor on Montrose over by Lincoln).I loved the carne asada tacos. I was in and out fast so I didn't get a gander at the kitchen but they tasted like they were grilled. Chicken was tasty, too, and was the solid chunk kind and not the stewed kind. Guac can be had in a variety of sizes and is fresh. Chips were fresh with a tinge of enjoyable greasiness.Portions are huge. These tacos are double the size of most other places... not exaggerating.My only beef is the amount of salt needs to be cut back by 1/5 to 1/4 on the tacos and chips. Only the guacamole wasn't overseasoned. No need to hasten everyone's heart disease, 5 de Mayo.I'll be back in the hope that they cut back on the sodium because if they can, they will be my new fave. Buh bye Asadero.

Love the beef tacos. These guys make great authentic Mexican food. Don't be fooled by the outside look.

I hate to say this, but the food is not good. It's a salt bomb. I got the al pastor and it was painful choking it down. All you taste is salt and the texture was overly fatty/chewy. Gigantic portions and a premium cost. Two people cost $35 but I have leftovers for days. Unfortunately, it's inedible due to the salt content. On the plus side, the staff is very friendly. Very homey atmosphere. If I were them, I'd dial down the portion size, cut the salt, and lower prices a bit. Add lunch specials.

All pros...no cons...except they are cash only. Had the steak burrito (fantastic), a chile relleno (really good) and a chicken taco (one of the best I've had...the chicken was large chunks perfectly cooked and seasoned). Super nice guys running it. Business appeared clean. Definitely will order again!

Can I give less than 1? I literally just watched them microwave my ingredients and probably the most gross tasting food I've had in years. Shame on this business. You are worthless and should be embarrassed. It's a tacos for Christ sake...how hard is it to cook to order??!

We're in the neighborhood when family visit and figured to try this time since it is walking distance. Cash only - order at the counter, but great tacos (barbacoa and lengua), generously sized. Added soup of the day (poblano corn this time), spinach quesadilla (small corn tortilla sized), and good tamales rounded out our meal. Chips do come to the table along with green and red salsa in squeeze bottles.Staff are friendly while juggling call in orders, pickups, and dine ins. A few tables for four and some for two that can be combined. Not a large place, but could accommodate a number of small groups. Passed on the pastor (not seeing a trompo/spit) and asada. Maybe get those two next time.

*THIS REVIEW IS ONLY ABOUT VEGETARIAN FOOD HERE*So after reading all the wonderful reviews and expecting to taste the best taco , my husband and I dropped by on a Saturday afternoon. This is a small place with maybe 5 tables so you buy, eat and leave. More like a fast food sort of place and CASH ONLY.With a lot of expectation we ordered veg nachos, veggie taco and veggie burrito. We got the taco first, it seemed tasty with flavourful rice, beans, onion, tomato and cilantro. Then we got the burrito, it was thick and big but had the same rice, beans and veggies. No problem, we waited for nachos thinking we'll get to taste something different but it was the same beans, same 3 veggies with some cheese minus the rice :DWe literally dunk the tacos and burrito in their salsa Verde for some spice. I mean, we got the left over nachos home, slathered it with copious amount of spicy indian coconut chutney ( don't judge us!!) and ate because we were craving for some chillies! Overall, the food was a bit bland and same stuffing in 3 different forms! But the man behind the counter was really sweet and patient. All three stars for you buddy!!I really wanted to like this place but so disappointed :(

Love the tacos and nachos here! Cash only. Authentic. Flavorful. Delicious. Every time.

Tasty versions of your favourite dishes in a scaled-down menu at reasonable prices. Dining space is adequate and atmosphere typical of a lunchy taqueria. Portions on all orders were huge (massive nachos, a 2# burrito, and tacos so full you need a fork), and exemplary in both taste and assembly.

Loved the tacos they were properly cooked. At first I was a little thrown off because the tacos are $4.25 each or so but honestly it was worth it. Service was great, it was very peaceful & not too over crowded or loud music. The tacos had lots of meat, I got full with two & I normally eat 4! So that was a surprise. I Will be coming here more often (: (i recommend the asada tacos)