Carmela's Taqueria

Carmela's Taqueria is a mexican restaurant Uptown Chicago located in United States.

7 / 10
53
ratings
  • Phone

    (773) 275-5321

  • Website

    carmelastaqueria.com

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  • Type

    Mexican Restaurant

Address

1206 W Lawrence Ave (at Broadway) Chicago , IL 60640 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 30


Keywords:

tacos horchata good for a quick meal tortas casual al pastor great value pork inexpensive meats salsa verde fresh made dinner lunch
Ryan

Better than average classic taco with good quality, tender chicken and pork . Griddled fresh. Al pastor especially flavorful with not too much fat and little caramelized peppers and hint of pineapple .

Amy Robertson

The al pastor is what they are known for, but the carne asada is fresh made and delicious with salsa verde too

Time Out Chicago

Somehow, the divier parts of this tiny taqueria are what seem to stick out: the battered stools, the terse short-order cooks. Luckily, it takes only a few bites to forget about atmosphere. Read more

Tom Fosgard

By far the best tacos that I've had in Chicago. Awesome. I recommend the carne molida tacos .

Annie Ratteree

They are good, simple yummy tacos . Everyone loves the al pastor . I also like the ground beef .

Adrock Holzer

Pastor and veggie burritos have me coming back over and over again. Green Salsa > Red

Laurie Skelly

There's a sweet dinner special in the front window that isn't on the main menu - 2 tacos , rice , beans for $5.

Lauren Hyde

If you're carrying out get the guacamole ! The chips are greasy but the guac is wonderful

Carl Lindberg

Quite possibly the best Mexican food on Chicago's north side. The al pastor is incredible. Read more

Sean Ward

Very nice little taqueria . Nothing I've tried wasn't good. And good price. Clear signage.

Connie Tzeng

Al pastor tacos were the perfect pre-concert cheap eat!

Julia Fedor

Burrito al pastor , guacomole , and horchata -- a delish combo!

Melody Legge

The pork tacos are delightful.

Russ Millington

The sign speaks the truth...Authentic !!!

Susie Jendro

The pastor tacos don't lie. DAMN GOOD.

Erik Zumbahlen

Best tacos al pastor on the north side. Good horchata too!

Beau Brown

Good cheap Mexican food on the go. Decent sized portions.

Bleu Caldwell

It doesn't look like much but the tacos are really good!

Bryan Bowden

Adventurous folks should try the lengua (cow tongue ) tacos . They're good.

Annie Ratteree

Good cheap food!!

MNathan Jaques

Good stuff!

Jason Hyde

best al pastor this side of division

Melody Legge

Pork tacos .

Mitch Brinkman

Do not leave without getting the al pastor tacos or torta . Life changer.

Amy

Guacamole is awesome!

Jonathan Kramer

Cheap and fast.

Jon Elhardt

Bomb al pastor !

Lonna Kate

Waited for 5 minutes and no one even acknowledged my presence. Bye.

Atenea

Me llevé una gran sorpresa! La comida mexicana es muy buena y un gusto saludar a mis paisanos!

Curtis Thorin

Al Pastor tacos rule.

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