This place stands out among many great Mexican restaurants in Pilsen. Specifically, they serve quesadillas de huitlachoche (a black/grey fungus that grows on corn) and flor de calabaza (flowers from the squash plant). Â Both are excellent, and worth the trip out here from the suburbs or beyond.
Last time I went, my wife and I shared the caldo de cabrito, or birria - which is stewed goat meat. The meat was very tender, but not as flavorful as some birria I've had in Chicago. Still worth the price though. The salsas are home made and very unique, especially the green.
The tacos al pastor were excellent: rather large, good tortillas and tender meat. The server was extremely friendly and attentive and we didn't wait long for our food (although the restaurant was nearly empty). The only downside is that they don't serve alcohol. I would highly recommend stopping by if you're in Pilsen.
Review Source:We loved it!  It is BYOB, which is great, and the food was excellent!  I had the Carne Asada Tampiquena.  OMG, I don't even like Mole, not usually and I tore it up!!  The steak was so flavorful, it was incredible.  My wife had gordita which was incredibly fresh and very good portion.  Her quesadilla de flor de calabaza was delicious!  We live in Pilsen and cannot believe this place has been here all this time.  It is wonderful.  Aaron was incredibly attentive and we will be back soon!  Maybe karaoke  Sunday!
Review Source:if it wasnt for the food being good id probably give this place a 1 or 2 star. i just moved into university village and took a stroll to grab a bite and i chose LA Esperanza. i even went twice the first time i went it was just carry out i ordered two of their arrancherra tacos which i havent found too many places that have that meat so i was impressed the second time i went i dined in and got the bistec a la mexicana which was delicious as well. the only problem i had with the place in general was i waited quiet awhile for my food even just for 2 tacos and when i dined in instead of the side order of chorizo and potatoes they gave me the meal and charged me for it. so that was also a little frustrating. in the end just some speed and better customer service and this place could go far
Review Source:Sra Adela is a master. Â Order the quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza or quesadillas de Huitlacoche. Â Magnificent. Â The pozole de Chivo is to die for. Â An excellent goat stew. Â We are very lucky to have such a great tasting restaurant in Pilsen. Â There is a line to get in on weekends. Â Highly recommend.
Review Source:What a great place to have breakfast with your family on a Sunday after church. Â i was looking for a mariachi for my wedding and I found out that this restaurant has a great mariachi that plays on Sundays. Â I took my BF, mom, sister, niece and nephew to get some breakfast and listen to some great music. Â Loved it! Â Huge portions and tiny prices! They make great authentic Mexican breakfasts and delicious Cafe de olla. Â Can't wait to go back! Â And, yes, we hired the mariachi! Wedding is next year! :)
Review Source:i absolutely love this place! my boyfriend and i have our go to items so we haven't really surfed the menu, but if you're looking for amazing burritos or enchiladas in pilsen, this is the place. cheap and a TON of food - GOOD food.
the only reason i knocked a star off is because some of the employees don't speak english very well (correction - at all) and we have been hung up on a couple times when trying to order carryout.
I'm a fan of this place. Â The food is good and the inexpensive. Â The cafe de olla is delicious!! Â The only complain I have is that service is a bit slow. Â However, the two times I was there I was not in a big hurry so I didn't mind too much. Â I will keep coming back to Esperanza as long as they keep making their delicious coffee.
Review Source:Working in a car dealership, we are always stuck at work which forces us to order delivery... I like good food, so brown bagging it won't cut it for me (unless I was inspired by the Food Network the night before). We order from here all the time... The food is excellent and the Horchatas are awesome! I seem to go for anything with mole, which reminds me of homemade cooking. They are always courteous when placing orders.
We have the choice of plenty of Mexican Restaurants in the Bridgeport Area and we choose La Esperanza 90% of the time.
I am not a huge fan of Mexican food, but since I'm working in Pilsen for the summer I thought I would accompany my coworker to lunch.
Overall, the food is really good, I thoroughly enjoyed my enchiladas Verde and my guacamole(the chips they give you are TASTY and constantly being refilled). The food arrived quickly, but those chips were so tasty I could hardly finish my meal. However the service leaves a bit to be desired, the waitress was very slow and we were the ONLY party in the restaurant.
I say give the place a visit, the portions are generous and the food is tasty- a very laid back atmosphere, but don't expect to make it back for lunch quickly.
Branching out to explore other Mexican restaurants in Pilsen. This one was pretty great, although I'm a little sad they don't have a liquor license.
Great horchata. I had a huge fried fish with a beautiful, deeply spicy chipotle sauce. Fish head and tail included. I like that, but I know it can throw some people off. My friend had the mole chicken, and it was outstanding. Everything delicious and full of flavor, not bland at all. And they easily changed out the rice for vegetables per my request. Also, you can see into the kitchen in the back, so you know everything is made fresh.
Definitely going back here! The only reason it didn't get 5 stars from me was the lack of alcohol and the lack of decor. Maybe it's just because it's new, but there was nothing on the walls. So, I look forward to checking this place out again soon.
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