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Tacobout Tasty Tacos in Chicago

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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
4.7 (1587)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Indian
La Grange
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
Mary Jo
Dined 4 days ago
Best Indian food ever in elevated dining experience. Our server Kelly was exceptionally helpful with selections.
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
Mary Jo
Dined 4 days ago
Best Indian food ever in elevated dining experience. Our server Kelly was exceptionally helpful with selections.
TallBoy Taco
$30 and under
Mexican
Chicago
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.
Top review
JuanitaGVIP
Dined on Mar 12, 2020
Music was a bit loud for being nearly empty. Hard to hear across the table
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.
Top review
JuanitaGVIP
Dined on Mar 12, 2020
Music was a bit loud for being nearly empty. Hard to hear across the table
TAO Asian Bistro - Chicago
4.6 (3335)
$31 to $50
Asian
River North (Chicago)
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.
Top review
Cynthia
Dined 3 days ago
Great ambience great food, music was a bit loud. Service was great. Loved the decor.
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.
Top review
Cynthia
Dined 3 days ago
Great ambience great food, music was a bit loud. Service was great. Loved the decor.
The Dawson
4.6 (2774)
$31 to $50
American
River West
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.
Top review
elisabeth
Dined 5 days ago
We came to dinner with 2 young children. Taylor was our server and she was phenomenal, graciously dealing with the odd requests from the kids, cleaning up a spilled lemonade before I could even ask for another napkin, and ensuring 2 shared entrees came out on 4 separate plates. It was a birthday dinner and she nailed the timing and candles. She really made sure we had a great time. Thanks Taylor & the Dawson!
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.
Top review
elisabeth
Dined 5 days ago
We came to dinner with 2 young children. Taylor was our server and she was phenomenal, graciously dealing with the odd requests from the kids, cleaning up a spilled lemonade before I could even ask for another napkin, and ensuring 2 shared entrees came out on 4 separate plates. It was a birthday dinner and she nailed the timing and candles. She really made sure we had a great time. Thanks Taylor & the Dawson!

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