Chicago Taco Authority

Mexican restaurant · Old Irving Park

Chicago Taco Authority

Mexican restaurant · Old Irving Park

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4219 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

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Classic & creative tacos with Chicago transit theme  

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4219 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 Get directions

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Chicago’s Best Taco Restaurants | Eater Chicago

"This “CTA” is a transit-themed taqueria along Irving Park Road, just off the Kennedy Expressway. The Chicago Taco Authority has several nods to the CTA inside the small, yet comfy, dining room. The service is welcoming and fast. A unique “surf and turf” taco comes with bacon-wrapped shrimp. The skirt steak and chicken tinga are tops." - Brenda Storch

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A Critic Unearths Taco Gems on the North Side - Eater Chicago

"Similarly, Chicago Taco Authority also delivers 'avant-garde' options but once again traditional fillings, such as 'pleasingly greasy' chorizo and 'solidly executed' carne asada, are the more compelling." - Jeffy Mai

https://chicago.eater.com/2018/6/29/17518736/reviews-pacific-standard-time-sushi-san-el-santo-taqueria-chicago-taco-authority-tomatillo-tacoville
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Lindsey Cowan

Google
We visited from Oklahoma and were so glad we stopped in to this place! My son who is super picky said they were the best tacos he’s ever had. We are a lot closer to where you’d expect to find amazing tacos, but this place is even better than some of our favs back home. The service is top notch and super friendly as well! Will definitely be back the next time we visit!

Suzy RS

Google
We ordered catering for our staff! Full taco bar (al pastor, tinga, steak) fajita veggies, guac and chips, taco salad, and all the fixings. The food was excellent, and their team went above and beyond in their service and communication. Super friendly and willing to accommodate various dietary needs!

Armenian

Google
I spent $43 for everything you see in the photos... everything you see in the photos is not worth $43...I could of ate in real restaurant where a waiter is serving me...it was ok food but it isn't worth the price....I ate a lot but it still should be cheaper.... probably won't return....clean bathrooms and nice atmosphere but it is average considering the quality of the food and price....I also mentioned to the employee that it was expensive and he responded with a "yeah" LOL but the service was good

Lili G

Google
We had the Asada tacos and the chicken taco salad, and let me tell you—our taste buds are still sending thank-you notes. The Asada was perfectly marinated and packed a flavorful punch that teamed up with the green salsa like a culinary power couple. And that chicken on the taco salad? Juicy, flavorful, and clearly cooked by someone who puts their whole heart (and possibly soul) into their food. Everything was made with love—and maybe a little bit of magic.

Ariel Barraza

Google
Honestly, best fish tacos I have ever had. This is my second time coming and it did not disappoint. My wife enjoyed her steak and Al pastor taco combo. I had the two fish (grilled) taco combo and it tasted even better the second time. The food, the drinks, the atmosphere, and even better, the service and staff were nothing but fantastic. I have always seen this place in passing and it always caught my attention, since I had it, I haven’t found any other fish tacos that I have enjoyed as much as this place. The price for the two of us, including drinks, was $45. Pricey but fare portions and we did not leave with an empty stomach. I highly highly recommend at least trying the steak and fish tacos.

Zax Pearson

Google
CTA, in this case not relating to the trains, is the name of one of the more popular eateries in the Keeler area of Chicago. Their taco selection seems generic, just like everyone else is, however, what makes them different and unique is that they go out of their way to not only have exotic people in high quality ingredients, but they also find a way to blend things together to create new flavors you don't normally assault shared with what you would be eating. With the simple removal of the spice elements from their shrimp taco, it immediately gave a flavor similarity reminiscent of popcorn. And no, I do not mean popcorn shrimp. The chicken taco also has an exotic flavor that is second to none. When you order the traditional from an artisan location, the flavors have to deliver, less you find yourself out of business in this city. The restaurant's esthetics, on the other hand, leave something to be desired, but not in the appeal, but in comfortability. Yes the Antique Chicago architecture on display, and authentic is well placed, eye catching, and fun to look at. But not one cushioned seat hasn't gone flat. The hi-tables are metal and can carry "heavy" loads but not only have no cushions but are smaller sitting platforms, means they can become uncomfortable very easily. Not to mention feature they have some kind of slot in the center center meant for carrying. THAT IS THE ONLY ISSUE! You can't go wrong with the appreciation of the city that gave birth to 1 of the best traditional Mexican American street food places in the STATE! Pros: The ENTIRE MENU. Cons: Furniture/Seating generic desert options have no creativity in comparison to the rest of the menu.

Spider Brad

Google
Ho-ho where do I begin.. This place is PHENOMENALLLLLLLL. The food was top notch. So much flavor so much depth. The staff was incredible. Everyone was awesome. Everything was awesome. I highly recommend the Asada and Pastor tacos. So so so damn good. The Guacamole was also unexpectedly so tasty. Packed full with citrus and seasons. If you don't order the Guacamole you are committing a war crime. KEEP THIS PLACE ALIVE!!!

Erin RavenSkye

Google
Received their featured tacos - chicken tinga and steak in a surprise bag from TGTG. Really flavorful and just the right amount of food to fill me up at the end of a really long day. Love the CTA theme, as well as the pay phone in the corner - really nice vibe in the place while I waited for my order.

Shawn K.

Yelp
Chicago Taco Authority is a great taqueria of Chicago. Great food and ambiance. Cool decor as they represent the city of Chicago. 5 out of 5 stars.
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Mitch E.

Yelp
The one star is for the high quality and taste of the tacos. The lost the rest of the stars due to the following. First, they up charge on Uber Eats up to $4 extra per taco. The up charge isn't worth it because it was $6.50 for a taco and tiny. Secondly, they didn't pack the horchata or churros as part of the order. Lastly, the elote had no flavor. I really enjoyed my tacos but I don't like practices like this. We all know Uber does what they do but an up charge like that is obnoxious. Hard to say if I'll return but if I do it won't be delivery.

Amy H.

Yelp
Have been ordering from here since they opened. In the last year the service and quality is absolutely horrible. My family spent almost $100 on tacos tonight. The meat was amazing sternly over cooked, requested steak and cheese, paid for it and this is what we got. Then on top of it didn't receive a single salsa in our order. Even though we specifically requested it. Super disappointed.... And hungry.
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Erin W.

Yelp
Came here for a quick lunch with a big group of ~10 people. They have an extensive selection of menus and serving speed was quick! We ordered taco salads, tacos, and waffle fries. We also tried their horchata (rice water) which was their homemade drink and it was pretty delicious. The store was overall small but each table would still get sufficient space. They were very generous with the food portions! We had to take the remaining to go. Friendly staff. If you are craving for some tacos, this is the place to go!
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Thanh T.

Yelp
5/5 on tacos! Shrimp taco -- super seasoned Fish taco Chicken tenga -- bit of a kick, like the potato sticks topping Al pastor taco -- all the veg/herbs were on one half Super nice staff helped me with my order but I forgot that to mention that I cannot eat spicy!
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Jessica J.

Yelp
Food: fresh, made to order, super friendly team members. The chicken taco is the best one I have had. Juicy and caught me by surprise. Service: quick, clean and attentive. They remembered me after a couple times coming back. Only minus thing is street parking, can be hard to find around rush hours. Overall: 5/5, highly recommended.
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Jordyn B.

Yelp
I love this place - I can tell it's a neighborhood staple. Always a pretty calm vibe in there even when they're busy. The staff are awesome and kind, and the food is amazing!! The al pastor taco with pineapple completely changed my view on al pastor tacos. I get it every time I go. Their cotija truffle waffle fries are also incredible. And it's CTA themed - so cool
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Karon P.

Yelp
Flavorful food in comparison to other taco spots in the area but not worth the inflated price via delivery services! $7 for a teaspoon of ingredients and burnt onions throughout the Al Pastor. No salsa included despite making the selection with each item. Perhaps it's a better experience in the restaurant. Wanted to love this place but I'll pass...
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Chris S.

Yelp
Whenever me and my partner visit, the first stop is Chicago Taco Authority! The tacos are delicious, and you need to try all the salsas / sauces at least once. Our personal favorite is the Chicken Tinga taco with a side (or 2) of the Chipotle Adobo sauce. Can't miss with the Classic Steak tacos either. You will be missing out if you don't try this spot - 10/10 recommend!
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Adalia E.

Yelp
10/10 recommend CTA. Pozole - soooo goood and i can't wait to heat it up to finish it tonight. Tinga - omggg so good! I wish I got 2!! Pastor - also good. They have a great mural outside AND inside, so many gifts that support other local shops, and the staff were so so nice and spoke in Spanish with me. The owner threw in a house made flan on the house for us. It's PERFECT. Get the flan.
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Sean H.

Yelp
My son and I just had lunch. I had a fish taco, shrimp taco and carne asada taco, all were excellent. My son had 2 carne asada taco's, also excellent. First time having Jaritos (mandarin), another new favorite.
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Jessica C.

Yelp
Loved the variety of tacos on the menu along with non taco items (bowls, salads, sides). We got five taco and elotes, total was $23 (before tip) and we are both STUFFED. The meat tacos seemed small wrapped up but once opened up, they had a lot of meat/filling so definitely don't judge the size in the foil wrap. The veggie and fish taco were big and came in individually wrapped boxes. Steak - a lot of flavor Al Pastor - not as much flavor as the others but still good Chorizo - great flavor and spice Fish - huge chunk of fish, maybe a little heavy of cabbage and sauce but would definitely order again and just ask for less cabbage and sauce, good portion of a perfectly ripe avocado Chile Relleno - Excellent vegetarian option, must try! Not to mention it was a HUGE taco Elotes - creamy sweet and spicy. How is this possible? Don't know but you should try it.
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Susan Y.

Yelp
Went there with a friend for the first time and it was such an eventful time with my friend. We walked into the restaurant itself & they weren't really offering seating at this time since they're prepping for opening for dining in, but Monica was sweet enough to let us dine in, sit and enjoy the food! We ordered tacos, elote, & hibiscus water that they make in house. Below are some pics that I took from the other day that I tried their tacos. Monica's family owns this place & they were so sweet, she was so patient and checked us on. You ordered and then usually you'd sit down the food. I'm gonna rate the below down below! Steak taco: 5/5 Chicken taco : 4.8/5 Elote : 4.5/5( I'm usually never heavy on cheese) lot of cheese and a little bit of spiciness was on top. Hisbicus water : 3.5/5- wish it was a little sweeter. Food came out really fast & it was really delicious. My friend got the shrimp taco and she rates it a 5/5 and then she ordered 2 more to eat. Tipped before we left and they gave us a free flan each! It looks super yummy :) Customer service is great, tacos were great'

Rubi D.

Yelp
It was my first time trying food here today and would def come back. I only got to try a couple tacos but everything tasted great so far. Glad to see this place in my neighborhood. Ambiance was great! Had a quick chat with the owner and staff was friendly too.
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Tiffany O.

Yelp
We order from Chicago taco with already regularly and are always very happy with their selection and quality of food. Our favorites street tacos are steak, fish and the chicken Tinga. Love the posole, and if you're really hungry - get their burritos!
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Paige K.

Yelp
Well... we did enjoy some items but can't say this lived up to the hype. I got shrimp, fish and steak tacos. The shrimp came deconstructed which I didn't realize at first but once it was assembled, it was pretty good. The steak was good! The fish was unimpressive. My husband enjoyed his tacos but they did come quite messy and cold even though we had a set order time and waited 20 mins past that. The shredded chicken on the side was really good but it was half onions. The elote was also good but nothing to write home about. Overall, with all the options... we would prob try some where else next time.
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Ben L.

Yelp
Cool location, but mid-level food. My wife ordered a few tacos and I had the burrito that's listed as their most popular item. The food was fresh and cooked well, but the flavor wasn't inspiring. My wife's tacos were covered with an aioli that was a bit too spicy. My burrito was simultaneously bland and also occasionally too spicy. My wife and I both love spicy food, so it wasn't a matter of our palates being off. That being said, the place is decent if you're looking for something quick and convenient. However, it's not something to go out of the way for.
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Carolyn M.

Yelp
Outstanding, as usual. We got steak tacos, al pastor tacos, and the crispy fish tacos. The tacos and salsa were excellent. 3 tacos per person seemed to be the right amount. I'm so glad this place is within walking distance!
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Kimmie R.

Yelp
We ordered so much food and it was all so good. I don't think you can go wrong with this place. My favorite was the fish tacos but everything was equally good. The flan was a bit thicker in texture than it is when I've ordered it elsewhere but it was still very good. My least favorite item was still very tasty, the steak tacos. The meat was high quality but it tasted a bit dry. I believe this is because I ordered delivery. Will eat here in person next time.

Callandre C.

Yelp
Love Chicago Taco Authority. Their pozole (which may be seasonal) is my favorite ever. It's a red broth, and a steal at $12. We often get two and save one for later.
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Sofia P.

Yelp
wonderful all around! try the fried fish! steak and shrimp bacon are my other two faves!! also their horchata is so great too--not too sweet or watered down.
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Gino W.

Yelp
After a long bike ride, long run, and a half hour workout, I had a ravenous appetite. While scrolling through restaurants on my delivery app, Chicago Taco Authority jumped out. Glad that is where I paused. The fish taco was outstanding. The slaw on it did not taste vinegary. The shrimp taco had plump shrimp on it. The guacamole and chips hit the spot. I saved the quesadilla for breakfast the next day and was glad of it, because it was good. The rice and frijoles were perfect sides. When the pandemic eases up, I will go to the restaurant for a sitdown so I can get on-site photos to feature on my blog. They don't disappoint.
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Tracy L.

Yelp
Next time, I need to order tacos!! Good quality meat and flavors. My bf and I both enjoyed what we each got. I did the CTA Express Bowl (loaded elote, guacamole, barbacoa), and it came with 2 corn tortillas, red and green salsa. Well priced and generous with their meat!

Olga S.

Yelp
Quality has done and I have found another place! CTA WAS SO AUTHENTIC at one point! But they have lost the touch or patio. For the place. Before the Pandemic the presentation was so cute ! But now it feels like your normal taqueria. They don't give you avocado in your Tinga taco! And the quality of the stake it's not the same. Go back to basics if you want to know your place growing!
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Karen F.

Yelp
Stopped in yesterday afternoon for a steak taco and Chile Riano taco I'm very disappointed the steak meat tasted nothing like authentic Mexican tacos should taste it was very Bland. I requested no rice and light beans and those were both added as normal.. smh I believe there are new owners and I can clearly see the entire staff is different. I need to find a new location for my tacos!
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Nolan F.

Yelp
I got 4 of the 5 items on the regular taco menu - steak, fish, surf and turf, and Al pastor. All very delicious! Reasonable prices. Staff were friendly. Did not wait long for food. My only complaint is the floors and tables are not maintained but I don't feel like docking a star for just that. https://www.yelp.com/collection/8mCXaaKQAQ7hn-PPUG9iXQ?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ashare
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Luis G.

Yelp
Taco was good but not almost $5 goods I would not return simply due to the price of the food.
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Cat J.

Yelp
I've only gotten delivery from here but it's a go to for me and my dude. I love the food--and I really appreciate they've been adding new options for tacos (and other things, but we just always get tacos, I've gotten quesadillas a few times and they've always been good). He gets their steak tacos, I rotate between the chicken tinga, carnitas, steak, tropical shrimp, Al pastor (I'm super picky with Al pastor, this is solid but not my fav ever), or bbq bacon wrapped shrimp. We then get chips and their elotes. Their chips are great (as are their tortillas, obviously). Elotes very good. I also love their jamaica hibiscus drink. Docking off a star cause recently (within the past 6ish months) almost every time we've ordered something has been missing from our order. I get refunded by the app I use and all but it's disappointing when you don't get what you're expecting. Also today I tried to called twice to ask if they could add extra lime to my order and no one picked up. I get that it's a Saturday, but still.
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Dave B.

Yelp
Friendly inspired choice for tacos. Back patio for takeout is nice though down a side alley. Order inside. Was told they are developing app for patio order. Enjoyed veg buttiro bowl with Chile Reynaldo's 2 lots of food. Good value pricing.
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Zel P.

Yelp
I live upstairs and come here when I'm craving tacos. They've got an assortment of different salsas that I dabble in. They now serve burritos. Got guacamole. They got jarritos. The place is family owned. Brings the Chicago culture to the old Irving park. Great addition to the hood
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Elysia A.

Yelp
Food is great but they are not answering their phone today and the voicemail is full. Argh.

Nestor T.

Yelp
The food here is AMAZING!!!! So why do I give it 3 stars? This is going to be short and to the point! THEY HAVE THE ABSOLUTE DAMN SMALLEST TACOS IN THE WORLD!! They are TINY!!!!!!! I ordered one pork, chicken, and beef steak taco. Absolutely phenomenal!! TINY!!!!!!!
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Tracy C.

Yelp
Chicago Taco Authority not only has great tacos, but really leans into a fun theme (I love a good theme). Venue: Walk up counter to order; seating inside; small patio outside. The CTA theme is carried throughout with great signage like you would see with the Chicago Transit Authority. The outdoor seating has a great mural of a train, bus stop - great for social media photos. *as of 5/29, indoor seating is not available. They plan to have indoor dining within the next month! Food: We ordered all tacos: Chicken Tinga, Shrimp, Al Pastor, Steak, Barbacoa. The combination of flavors in the Chicken Tinga, Shrimp, Al Pastor were fantastic. The meat in the Steak was so good - we actually ordered additional. Each taco has a generous amount of meat and I loved the flour tortilla on the Shrimp taco (all the others were corn, also good). The only one we didn't like was the barbacoa. Service: Friendly! They will text you when your order is ready, which is great. We are definitely going to be back!
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Lefai K.

Yelp
Finally got a chance to visit the CTA -- Chicago Taco Authority. Located on busy Irving Park Rd, not too far off the Kennedy junction, there was decent amount of street parking, if you don't mind trying to parallel park while cars are coming at ya. Street parking, is not free, but this is Chicago. There is some parking on the adjacent side street, but beware as most are permit parking, considering this area is close to the Blue Line and Metra. Chicago Taco Authority, if you haven't guessed yet, plays on the Chicago Transit Authority theme. Their menu is sectioned-off by tacos, burritos, salads, sides, etc with CTA lines to denote the categories. The overall CTA theme is pretty clever and quite honestly is what drew me to this place, with the name alone. On the high-seat bar tables along one side, they put up a tiny window wall decor to mimic as if you were sitting on a CTA train. CTA offers fresh cucumber water dispenser for all your hydration needs and a salsa bar with a variety of salsas include Mild, Hot, and Pico. All salsas are made fresh as I saw them preparing the pico. My favorite was the pico. Call me boring. I went ahead and ordered the following: Steak taco -- a classic taco. It came with carne asada, cilantro, and raw onion. Somewhat dry, compared to the other tacos, but was ok. Probably my least favorite out of my order, but still good Shrimp taco -- Cajun shrimp, coleslaw, two big sliced avocado pieces, chili aioli. This one had a huge amount of coleslaw, but it was really good Fish taco -- grilled fish, with cajun seasoning, heaping amount of coleslaw, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro aioli, and flour tortilla. This was very flavorful, but honestly, too much coleslaw for me Chicken tinga taco -- Pulled chicken in chipotle adobo sauce with jalapeño coleslaw, avocado, and chilli aioli. Really good. The meat was very moist and juicy. One of the best chicken taco I've had Brisket taco -- braised shredded beef brisket, iceberg, radish, queso fresco, and house salsa. Came in a nicely crunchy taco shell. Probably my absolute favorite Elote -- Corn, mayo, cheese, chili powder, and lime. They mixed it in a bowl fresh. The gold standard. Order your food at the front, give out your name and they'll call out your name once your order has been freshly prepared. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located near the back, there's a single-person bathroom for men. Unlike the CTA subway, the inside of this bathroom was super clean. There was a motion detection paper towel, so no fear of touching anything. I was extremely pleasantly surprised at how clean it was. The tile and everything reminded me more of a Chipotle bathroom. Sit or squat? Sit!
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Phil S.

Yelp
Kind of a cool themed taco restaurant in the motif of a CTA inspired interior. They just hit their 1 year anniversary Mid December 2018. The walls have paneling that resembles the corrugated metal exterior face of the train cars w/punched window openings from the trains. There are a number of signs from the red & blue lines that adorn the walls. The menu sign is cleverly designed w/items tied to all the CTA train lines. MENU ITEMS/TRAIN LINES * Green Line - Tacos & Salads * Blue Line - Tacos * Red Line - Sides * Purple Line - Drinks * Orange Line - Dessert * Pink Line - Burritos I ordered 3 tacos, 1 steak W/onions & cilantro, 1 grilled fish & a shrimp taco wrapped w/bacon * The beef taco came w/a nice sized portion of beef, but the beef was a little tough & kind of lacking flavor. 3 Stars. * The fish taco had a generous sized piece of grilled fish, cole slaw & a green pesto sauce. The fish was very good w/the cole slaw adding a nice crunchy texture. Very good taco -4 Stars * The shrimp taco wrapped in bacon. This was my favorite taco. - 4 Stars The rest of the decor was kind of cool with things like an old coin operated phone booth in the corner. Kind of a blast from the past. They also had street signs one for ORDER HERE & one for the SALSA which I didn't even realize it was there until after I finished eating the tacos.
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Allison T.

Yelp
I got an email from Caviar that they have a limited edition available. Look at that photo-- doesn't that look soooo good? So that's what I've ordered through Caviar. Soon, I got a phone call that stated that the owner put it out there for Caviar but ordered wrong ingredients so they are not able to make the chicken tinga sandwich. So she offered to make chicken tinga burrito, even though it costs more. I still opted for it because they have good reviews and I needed to lunch anyway. I get my order in promised time and comes the food that are pictured. How disappointing is that to go from picture A what I thought I was getting, but in a burrito version, to picture B, what I actually got. That was very disappointing. I thought there was too much of mushy rice inside the burrito. Plus side was the burrito huge, but down side is I didn't want to finish it. The family quesadilla, however, was good. I would order that again. Chicago Taco Authority- please don't put false advertisement like that and hype up people. The sandwich looked really good and I couldn't wait to try it! And then had a huge disappointment. I've ordered a special order through Caviar through another restaurant and that was positive. This time, not so much.

Ty M.

Yelp
I typically like the tacos here, but I'm a bit disappointed this time. I ordered the $10 quesadilla combo hoping to share with my partner. The pic on the menu shows a large 8-slice quesadilla, with two giant flour tortillas stacked up -- kind of like a quesadilla pizza! What I got was one medium sized flour tortilla folded over: half of what I ordered. So, after picking up dinner, I have to head back out again to pick up something else for us. I don't mind high prices if the food is good, but false advertising is frustrating.
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Kimberly L.

Yelp
Amazing food for a great price. My fiancé and I came here while waiting for my car to be serviced up the street and were not let down; we will be back. We tried the steak, al pastor, fish, crunchy barbacoa and relleno tacos along with a small side of guac and elote. Each taco was better than the next and the elite hit the spot. Worth the visit!

Veronica H.

Yelp
Can you imagine how fricking hard it's been to find Chicago tacos that satisfy my Texas BF???? Ridiculous. BUT we've finally found a taqueria that's stolen his heart. It's clear CTA was created by and for the neighborhood. It's also got all the little chef-y flourishes that get hipster taco places all the attention. Each was absolutely luscious: duck, asada, al pastor and short rib. Super fresh ingredients, generous portions, and quick, friendly counter service. So good, we gobbled them all in the car before ever pulling away from the curb.
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Michelle M.

Yelp
We were in the city buying a car and got hungry. Took a walk to Smoque... one of our favorite spots but they were closed and good thing. So good. Totally wasn't what I was expecting and I'm thankful. These tacos are a little pricey but so delicious. They are incredibly hearty and substantial. I got the steak taco and the surf and turf taco. Not sure I can pick which I like more than the other cuz, seriously, both so good. They also have this salsa bar filled with all these yummy salsas. I love salsa and spice. Go. Eat here. Think of me. You're welcome.

F W.

Yelp
ordered from here a few times and each time, service was fast and friendly. food came out hot and fresh each time. highly recommend if looking for delicious food close to CTA or near the i-90/94 exit
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Ryan P.

Yelp
I went in on the strength of the other reviews here on Yelp and I must have gone in on a really off day because nothing really spoke to me once I got it home. They took a really long time to make the food, and we got it home immediately but it wasn't that warm, and it was pretty lackluster. A steak burrito shouldn't be too tough for a great place like this but it was fairly bland. We got a variety of tacos too and ended up tossing most of the food out - even though we hate wasting food - because the flavor just wasn't there. Maybe because we ordered closer to the end of the evening with maybe an hour or 90 minutes before they closed. Was pretty bummed we didn't get better food because everyone else seems to love the place.
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Natalia K.

Yelp
I've been recommending this place to everyone. I am so disappointed with this place. I am picky with steak this is why this was my favorite spot for surf and turf taco. Unfortunately the last 2 times including this weekend I've received reg steak that comes on the steak taco, and with the wrong garnish both times. I love their shrimp tacos! Never got it wrong always good. But To give the wrong info what comes on the tacos and meat. At least tell the people what you are serving them. Very disappointed dedicated customer.... Just please simply apologize, and fix it. Don't disrespect me...
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Baruch B.

Yelp
The first thing that caught my eye was the sign. It looked very much like signs I've seen for transit. It showed just an arrow with the word, "Tacos." I was hungry, so I thought I'd give it a try. I'm glad I did. The first thing I noticed was the decor. It all had to do with that other CTA, the Chicago *Transit* Authority. I thought it was a cute idea, but that doesn't make tacos taste good. I got a couple of tacos and an horchata. This made a delicious, filling meal. The tacos were barbacoa. They had a delightful flavor, with just the right amount of onion and cilantro. Delicious. The horchata was good; not as good as the tacos, but tasty all the same. I definitely would recommend this place to anyone who likes tacos.
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Bunny P.

Yelp
Loved it & BYOB! Wasn't busy at all. Went with my best friend & her cousin who was in town. I had 2 surf and turf tacos & one chicken tinga. Problem: cashier never turned in my order so the two I'm with dont want to eat w/o me, but we're confused why no one is cooking after a while. Where we were sitting, the cooks see me foodless and I see them chilling. Me: Them: Me: Them: .. "...did you order something?? What's your name?" They go to the register and snatch the tix, cooked it quickly AND gave me a free taco! Everyone is friendly, homemade salsa is delicious and churros are great.
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Jeff F.

Yelp
Good tacos but not sure it lives up to the hype. Chorizo, Barbacoa and Pastor were all misses. Shrimp taco is the highlight
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Mandy M.

Yelp
Holy moly! We haven't had tacos this flavorful, bold and delicious since our last trip to the California coast! This place is LEGIT and it is obvious that the owner and employees take a lot of pride in their food. We tried 4 tacos: classic steak, al pastor, shrimp (our favorite) and barbacoa. They were all delicious in their own way. The pineapple on the al pastor added a sweetness to the chile-marinated pork, and the chili aioli and chihuahua cheese really added a velvety delicious texture to the shrimp and avocado. The tortillas were fresh, and we love the collab between Smoque (nearby BBQ joint) sauce on the BBQ bacon-wrapped shrimp. It you're looking for FRESH, flavorful tacos that are like little works of art, give CTA a try! We only wish we lived closer!
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Mike B.

Yelp
Welcome to the neighborhood! And thank you for coming to open up this place. Best tacos I have had in Chicago for a 1/3 the price. Quality ingredients in every taco. This isn't Taco Bell, that's for sure. Also the whole decor with the CTA theme is pretty cool. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.
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Jimmie M.

Yelp
Whenever I visit near this area, I would always make it a point to stop by in CTA. I recently went in here and the cool and chill ambiance of the place welcomed me. It is also one of the reason why I like the to go in here, aside from the good food, ambiance is so nice and at the same time relaxing while enjoying their famous tacos. The staffs are nice and friendly too. I ordered their al pastor tacos, steak tacos and churros with chocolate dip. I have been eating their tacos a lot of times and it is always good. Both have a wonderful flavor but I would love to recommend their steak tacos because it is my favorite taco from them. Its my first time to eat their churros but I can say that it is good as well. After eating, I went out of the place with a smile on my face. It was another great time and experience. Keep it up!