I don't know how I have not reviewed this place before. Â I used to live in Pilsen over a year ago and loved this place. Â Perfect anytime, late night, lunch, dinner, breakfast, it's all good.
The owner & lady that work there are super nice. Â The food is awesome and it's never crazy busy. Â I live by Midway airport now, but I'll always go out of my way to stop in here at least once a month if not more for my fill of tacos, tortas, and quesadillas.
Cheap, fast, and honest food. I live about a minute from TLA and I've eaten there more times that I can describe. I always get take-out. Their Tortas are amazing. I think they have ruined me to all others. When they ask you if you want red or green salsa... Smile and ask for both. No bells and whistles just good fast mexican food.
Review Source:I stumbled in to this place because Abuelo's down the street happened to be closed today. Â I picked up five tortas for a group I was picking up from the airport. Â I figured after a 4 hour flight, I could sure use a soft drink and a torta--so I hooked these people up. Â They loved the tortas (carne asada and milanesas) and so did I. Â The bread is awesome, the salsa roja is OUTSTANDING. Â I am a fan!
Review Source:This is one of many solid late night Mexican take out places. This place gets props for being open late as well. The complimentary salsa is considerably more spicy than I prefer, but still good. The steak burrito was one of the many really good burritos I've had. I would go back here, but only if in the area.
Review Source:While walking around looking for the Tamale Lady (and failing) we walked into this sleepy spot and grabbed a bite to eat.
The adjective that comes to mind when I think of my burrito here is Juicy. Most burritos in this city leave a pool of grease on the bottom of your plate, this one leave a pool of meat juice. Meat lovers, you know the difference.
The prices are agreeable and standard, the seasoning is on par with a lot of places, but the thing that pulls this place from a three start joint to four is the selection of three salsa. Â Each is well executed, fresh and compliments the dishes perfectly. Â If you're in the hood, you won't be disappointed that you stopped in.
Get the quesadillas w/ carne asada. Â Ask for the meal. Â Go ahead and splurge on red AND green salsa. Â Play caterpillar at the old arcade game while you wait. Or, catch up on what's happening on telemundo. Â Try to practice your Spanish -- the Alamos ladies are more than willing to speak with you and not laugh (too much) when you flub certain words. Â
Love this place. Â Cheap and delicious. Â Can't wait to explore the rest of the menu...
I lived about three blocks from this place when I lived in Pilsen and my roommate would often bring me a steak torta on his way home from work. Â Pretty decent for your standard fast-food Mexican. Â Not as greasy as other places, quick service and they're open pretty late for some midnight snacking (i.e. a burrito to put you in a food coma.)
Review Source:This is simply the best, cheap Taqueria I've ever eaten at. Having lived in Pilsen for a year right across the street I was able to sample the entire menu. I would recommend the chorizo burritos and gorditas.
The establishment is staffed by sweet little women who are friendly to everyone that stops in.