Tacobout Tasty Tacos in Chicago

by The OpenTable Team

Updated January 15, 2020

As the largest city in the Midwest, Chicago reigns when it comes to world-class museums and award-winning steakhouses. Tacos have also become a favorite in this lakeside city, from fancy eateries to mom-and-pop taquerias. But where are the Windy City's most discerning diners heading out to when they want to experience the best tacos in Chicago? Welcome to the Tastemaker 20. Here, we've gathered data from thousands of in-the-know diners to pick out a list of the top taco restaurants in Chicago. Grab a reservation at these top taco restaurants!

Kama Bistro La Grange

4.8

4.8 (1537)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Indian

La Grange

About the restaurant

This highlight Indian restaurant in nearby La Grange features some of the best tacos in Chicago. The "crossover" cuisine at Kama includes a wide array of experimental standout dishes. Try the "Ameri Kama" fusion menu for the taco favorites. The chicken vindaloo tacos include spicy chicken breast and pickled Thai peppers harissa. Pork belly tacos are tandoor grilled with Tamarind barbecue sauce and apple chutney. Fish tacos boast grilled, fresh mahi-mahi with a tomato ginger sauce. For another crossover option, try the chicken tikka sandwich with grilled chicken breast and mint chutney.

Top review

Abhijit

Dined 2 days ago

Great tasting food - and also very nice beverage choices.

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Chili Crispy Potatoes

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Vindaloo

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Chicken Tikka Harissa

TallBoy Taco

$30 and under

Mexican

Chicago

About the restaurant

This hip spot in River North is a neighborhood favorite with some of the best tacos in Chicago. Start with the fresh guacamole with hand-made chips. Tacos feature made-by-hand corn tortillas. Go for the "Pancho Villa" steak carne asada, with skirt steak and fire-roasted corn. Crispy veggie avocado tacos feature Lagunitas beer-battered avocado and pico de gallo. The ropa vieja taco includes braised flank steak, lettuce, and green olive chimichurri. For a hearty taste, try the grilled skirt steak and papas tacos with crispy potatoes and house hot sauce.

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JuanitaGVIP

Dined on Mar 12, 2020

Music was a bit loud for being nearly empty. Hard to hear across the table

Broken English Taco Pub-Old Town

4.7

4.7 (347)

$30 and under

Mexican

Old Town

About the restaurant

On Wells Street in Old Town, the Broken English Taco Pub delivers a colorful and creative selection of tacos and refreshing libations. Grab a cold lager beer or a pitcher of margaritas and pair them with some of the best tacos in Chicago. Try the chorizo con huevos taco, a mixture of spicy Mexican sausage with a fresh egg scramble and poblano pepper. "Calabazas" tacos include braised squash, guajillo salsa, Cotija cheese, and cilantro. Another favorite is the picadillo taco, with ground beef, zucchini, chile Morita, and lime yogurt.

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sandra

Dined 7 days ago

I love Broken English and have been many times. Unfortunately this time around the tacos tasted different and didn’t have the flavor and richness they normally do. Not sure if it was due to a change or recipes or cooks but it was a bit disappointing. Everything else is always great, nice atmosphere and staff. I will be back and hopefully the food is back to normal next time I go.

TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago

4.6

4.6 (3216)

$31 to $50

Asian

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

In the middle of Chicago's blossoming Ontario neighborhood, TAO Chicago features an intriguing Modern Asian menu of cuisine. Look to their specialties menu to try the yellowtail poke tacos, with soy vinaigrette and spicy sour cream. Pair them with the tuna "pringles," with truffle aioli, egg, and tomato. Specialty rolls include crunchy spicy yellowtail with crushed onion, an "angry dragon" with eel and kabayaki sauce, and surf and turf with lobster salad and sesame chimichurri. For sides, go for the Asian green stir fry with pea shoots and Chinese broccoli leaves.

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Dave

Dined 5 days ago

Phenomenal service. Unique ambiance for a special evening.

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Barbeque Duck Fried Rice

4.8

4.8 (2727)

$31 to $50

American

River West

About the restaurant

Head into the Fulton River District to grab a table and a meal at The Dawson. This fun, engaging restaurant includes some of the best cocktails and the best tacos in Chicago. Try the duck carnitas tacos, with duck leg, Guajillo crema, bloomed mustard seed, and grilled naan. Texas redfish tacos come grilled on the wood fire with guacamole, charred tomato salsa, and pico de gallo. Along with dinner, grab one of the local Chicago beers from Revolution or Buckledown. Diners can also grab one of the on-draft cocktails, like the G.T.O. with gin, bonal, thyme, and grapefruit.

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BethVIP

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Excellent food and attentive service. The Christmas pop-up in the patio area was cute.

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Grilled Octopus

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Chicken Fried Lobster

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Fried Chicken