Chunga's

The food is fantastic 🙌 Tastes authentic, great flavors, food was fresh and made to order. I think the tortillas were also handmade. Would definitely go back. The red chipotle sauce was our favorite. A great hole in the wall. Only cons: no a/c inside, small parking lot

Great food, but NOT a good place to chat with friends over lunch or have a business meeting. The music is kept WAY LOUD. Don't get me wrong, it is great music that I listen to regularly, but they just have the volume way up for a sit-down restaurant. One can't have a conversation. I asked politely if they could lower the volume just a little because we were having a work meeting. They did lower the volume but then crancked it up again after a few minutes (as if they were making a statement). It is unfortunate because the food is good and our work is always looking for nearby restaurants for group meetings over lunch. We usually go to Chile Tepin, which is great. We wanted something different. On a positive note, food is great. I tried their Huarache with alpastor meat, and it was quite delicious. Next time, I will ask for the food to go and for sure not consider this place for a work/friends lunch.

We were planning on going to Red Iguana, but a 45 minute wait was beyond our timeframe (had a waxing appt rapidly approaching). We searched and found Chunga’s, luckily around the corner, it was just down the street (watch out for the homeless dog on the way, they’re monsters). Wow, our first time @ Chunga’s they gave us free drinks, a free sombrero, gave my daughter a Quinceañera, and the food was WAY better than McDonalds too! Can’t wait to see what happens on the second visit, free beer and a pony?? Great customer service (I always call customer service to verify they’re not robots) and I loved the enchiladas (didn’t get them, but watched the other customers eat them, and they looked happy, most of them at least). And it was way faster than FedEx too!

The Al Pastor Gordita I had today at Chunga’s was the best I’ve ever had! The shell was hot and crisp. And the meat was so flavorful. My kids tried the enchiladas and my husband had a smothered steak burrito. The chips and salsa were great. Everything was fresh and delicious. We were completely satisfied. The dining are was clean and the service was friendly and fast. Thank you!

This place has very good food! We have tried their street tacos, as well as their nachos. It was very quick service but also very fresh! Matthew was very helpful and courteous. Will continue coming here!

I really enjoyed eating at this place. It was a quick in, a quick order, and the food came out quick. My whole visit took less than 30 minutes. The staff was quite helpful and polite. Lots of fun music and smiles to go around. It was almost like a fiesta, but that happens every day. Everything seemed quite clean and the food tasted amazing. I would absolutely stop here and eat again.

Very small place, about 10 tables. Small isn't bad. The food was pretty good but the service could have been better. My husband & I ate the Tacos combo, my father-in-law ate Enchiladas. Then we all had a Churro for dessert. Plus I had a Strawberry water/slush to drink.

Literally so good. If you're looking for a delicious local restaurant go here it's on my top 10. It's just a fantastic humble local establishment, and everyone here is so nice I love it so much ❤️

Food be mad gas. Some homie came and absolutely shredded on guitar. Def will be coming back

When my husband and I are craving tacos we will drive all the way to Salt Lake City to get a Chunga's taco. They are amazing. I love the flavor of the steak and their salsas. They give complimentary chips and salsa with an order and if you combine their two salsas together it is incredible! Definitely worth the trip down.

A friend recommended this Mexican restaurant, claiming it was authentic. I should have known better that Americans don't know what authentic Mexican food is. Disappointed with everything I tasted. Very grease, too! The location was not a good area. I don't recommend this place.

The food here is amazing! They have this special of 20 mini Al pastor tacos for $20. You can't beat that for work lunches! The service is absolutely amazing too. Must try the CHIPS & Salsa!!

Food is great. Service is better than most. Very Happy to have them in Herriman now!

the food is great, service is usually pretty quick, and as a vegan they have some great options, but after eating here a few times i realized they are charging my debit card extra credit surcharge fees without disclosing at all, i had to ask why i was charged more than the total on the receipt and the kid working just told me it was a credit card fee (i used debit.) which is actually pretty illegal. don't know how they've gotten away with this for so long and have t gotten in trouble, but yeah its against the law to charge extra card fees without disclosing at all. hope i can work it out with them and get my money back from all the times ive eaten there but if not ill definitely have to file a complaint with attorney general, or the consumer financial protection bureau. somehow the burrito i order is listed as 9.50 but i end up being charged almost $14, doesn't make sense.

The inside is a bit rough but that's a good sign when it comes to street tacos! The al pastor tacos are next level. Probably the best I've ever had. You gotta try at least one - you won't regret it. Whenever I come into town, I make an effort to swing by - that's how good it is!

It's been a long time since I've been to Chunga's and I must have remembered it with extra nostalgia because my latest visit was a little disappointing. They are the OG for sure - they were around way before so many other popular taquerias popped up around the valley. But I was a little sad to see that it was dirty, full of flies because the doors were all opened (some A/C issues I guess), prices have gone up (understandable), and the service was sub-par. Their tacos are still good, but not the best. I like the al pastor best, but all the meats we ordered were very spicy (not advertised) and the kids with us couldn't enjoy them. The spiciness made the kids run for water but they told us there was no water except bottled water and that we could get sick if we had the tap water (?!) - what?! That was so confusing so we ordered Mexican bottled drinks. Also a little hard to enjoy your food when the tables and floors are sticky, trash is overflowing, and you're swatting flies the whole time. They forgot our churros and after we reminded them once, we had to remind them again before we finally got the order. I love me a hole-in-the-wall and don't mind authenticity, but they could step it up a notch.

It has a hole in the wall vibe (my favorite), with great food and great service. They are known for their pastor and it delivered! A little sweet, and savory- the perfect combo. We got the al pastor burrito and al pastor quesadilla which were both phenomenal. Prob one of the best Mexican places I've had in Utah. Can't wait to try more items, definitely check them out!

Very tasty! We had steak quesadilla and steak nachos. Quesadilla came with salsa, nachos came with salsa and a creamy jalapeño sauce which was very good. Both were flavorful, well-seasoned, and generously portioned. Prices were reasonable. Service was friendly and prompt. Ambiance is definitely "hole in the wall".

This place sucks!! I arrived during their advertised hours also listed on their door and they were closing early due to not having a customer for the last 1.5 hours. Bad service!!

Excellent service, Matthew was very helpful. Food is delicious. Al Pastor is the best in town.

Pineapple in the tacos and the salsa was amazing. Also love the location and the service, that reminds me, it's been a while, I think I'll go there for lunch!

A dive taqueria worth your attention. Not a fancy place, nor a brunch venue, or a date night kind of spot. The two taco combo, with rice, beans and fountain soda is perfect. Tacos were delicious; al Pastor, cilantro, onions, I added lime and their sauce. The tortillas were slightly crispy. Beans and Rice hit the spot.

Chungas! What a gem. This little place that's a little out of the way is worth seeking out. The Place. Chungas is great for a quick bite. You have quite a few options that are done pretty quick. The seating inside is a little limited, but it did look like there is seating outside. You could also take your food home and enjoy it there. The Food. I had the burrito and my friend had a taco salad. The burrito was huge and so tasty. My friend loved his salad too. I'd choose this place over any other fast mexican place in the city. I'll definitely be back.

This is the spot for delicious and reasonably priced Mexican food in Salt Lake. The portions are very large, and the taste/flavor are on point. This is a casual place, which means you can get great Mexican food very fast (and with friendly service). One of my favorite local spots.

First time. Great food! Great service! Refreshing. Went to the new one in herriman and will definitely be back. Go for it. It's good.

Best tacos Al pastor in SLC! Perfect guacamole. I have yet to have a bad dish here, and the staff are always so patient if I'm indecisive. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it becomes a favorite for anyone we bring here.

Tacos are awesome. They're very authentic. This is a hidden gem . Don't let the exterior scare you away.

Update-I've since moved away, but this is a sacred pilgrimage every time I'm back in Utah. I don't care what else you're considering. If you like Mexican food, this is where you should go, and then you should probably get something with Al Pastor.

If you haven't been here you're blowing it. So much better than Rancherito's or gual's and so much fresher. I'd you find yourself over this way you have to stop here. Burritos, tacos and quesadillas are all delicious.

If you're looking for affordable, amazing, hole in the wall street tacos, this is the place to go. Their El Pastore tacos are incredible. It's not bougie and it doesn't try to be, expect good food and you'll be satisfied.

Best f***ing burrito ever. Pastor is amazing. Red or green sauce you can't go wrong. Green is the go to.

Customer service and food were fantastic. Elizabeth V. took our order, and this being our first time, she took extra time and explained the menu. We ordered her favorite dish (Gordita) and it was delicious! The restaurant was clean and well organized. We will for sure be coming back.

Man it doesn't look like much from the outside but the food here is tasty. We ordered online and got it earlier than expected. The enchiladas and tacos were super tasty.

Chungas is one of the great spots that's low on price but high on quality. The Mushroom Burrito, smothered with both red and green sauce, was fantastic. The mushrooms, rice, and beans were seasoned so each bite was full of flavor. Most Mexican restaurants just wrap the ingredients in the tortilla and slap some salsas on top, calling it a day, but Chungas burrito was phenomenally flavorful! And at $8, it's infinitely better than a similar (or more expensive) burrito from Chipotle. I loved the red sauce more than green but glad I got both! The Chips, Guac, and Salsa were similarly very flavorful. I liked that the order came with all the salsas to try. My favorite was the roasted, smoky one. The Churro tasted of fresh oil (I hate when it's greasy and tastes like it was cooked two days ago) and was smothered in chocolate and whipped cream. It was perfect. If it had been cooked fresh it would've been even better.

I used to love this place. Almost like they are driving away business. Ridiculously loud music, no AC, no fountain drinks, abrupt slow service. Case study on how to destroy good will.

The food here is top-notch. There is a small indoor space and a large, dog-friendly covered patio. It isn't 'pretty' from the outside, but the food and friendly service absolutely rock.

The outside and inside of this place are not super enticing but these tacos are amazing. I've come several times over the last few years and the food here is consistently so good. The al pastor taco combo is my go-to. Anything with al pastor here is amazing!! I've also ordered the torta which is yummy (and so filling) but the tacos are my favorite. If you're local and haven't been here yet, you definitely need to stop in!!

Just good, authentic, Mexican food. I know this place is known for their al pastor, but for me, the Milanesa torta is where it's at! Pair it with a mango or pineapple juice and you've got yourself a solid, mouthwatering meal.

tried chungas for the first time and was not disappointed at all! one of the best street style tacos by far in the slc area-- I got the tacos al pastor-- pork with pineapple, cilantro, onions as well as cucumbers! highly recommend ordering tacos al pastor as this is what they're most known for! tacos also come with beans and rice on the side paired with lime

How have I never reviewed chungas?! We order from here almost weekly. Our family favorite are the chicken enchiladas. They are so delicious and we never get tired of them. Their spicy ranch is so good! We will often order some extra to go with our meal. The guacamole is really good too!! We typically order on door dash and it comes quickly and still tastes great. We really should branch out, but I found something I love and never stray. We love Chungas!

Grubhubed this for lunch and I couldn't run for the bathroom quick enough after eating it. Might be a good choice if you're constipated.

How can you see world famous Al pastor on the outdoor menu multiple times and not come in to try them? My only regret was trying the other meats and not just sticking to the Al Pastor. That's a joke though, all their meats were great! We loved the nachos and tacos and went back multiple times. A crowd pleaser among our group of 3!

Great tasting food! You order at the counter and pay right then, and they bring your food out to you. A little different than most Mexican Restaurants I've been to, but it totally worked. BUSY BUSY BUSY though! I ordered the chicken quesadilla on corn, I didn't know it was fried (which made it a little tricky to eat) but it had a great flavor to it. The carne asada nachos were baller too. But the real trick is in the ranch salsa--I WAS PRACTICALLY LICKING IT OUT OF THE CONTAINER. (Notice I had to cut my date out of the photo, there's no way he's going out with me after seeing me drunk that stuff like a ravenous wolf). The employees were great and very easy to talk with. They knew what they were doing and what to recommend, and they were quick to take our order and get it out to us! The only downside is the location. Hardly any parking, you have to park on the road or just in the grass behind someone else and hope you finish your meal first or else they're just stuck. We ate outside and leaves and seeds from the trees blew off the little roof and landed rock smack dab in our food. It got in my hair and clothes too, but I was definitely more concerned about the nachos I was helping my date finish (oh gosh, after talking through this, I think I've figured out why I'm still single...) but all-in-all, I'd go back! What's life if you don't live with a little apprehension of a potential sequoia tree growing in your gut? The restrooms are one-holers, located outside the building. TIPS & TRICKS: * Try to drive with a group, the less cars the better when it comes to trying to find a space.

Love me some $ Mexican food that's high quality! I really enjoyed my spicy pork burrito to go. It was hot. I got the spicy red sauce and I highly recommend that. I thought I'd want my own Cholula on it when I got home, but the sauce they gave was so delectable, I didn't even use it. It's a big, hefty burrito and I was hungry. I recommend getting it if you're starving. My friend had the nachos and I had a couple which were so good. The staff is super nice and is practicing safe social distancing measures. The food is relatively cheap as well, and for the quality of the food, it's a bargain.

Both locations now open. This little taco place is amazing. It's been a while since I've found some mexican food this good. Based on the reviews, I ordered the Al Pastor meat on some tacos. It's pork, mixed with a hot and smoky sauce and it blew my mind. The tacos also had fresh, thinly sliced cilatro, chunky onions and some pico. The plate came with black beans and rice which were also top notch. My friends had enchiladas, a smothered burrito and we shared the chips and guac, which came with four diference salsas. I loved every one! The dark smoky one is spiiiicy, and I think it's also the sauce on the Al Pastor meat. LOVE! Will be going back ASAP.

Hot, fresh, tasty. The chips are made in house and fresh, crispy and salty. Had the taco combo, spicy pork and al pastor. Both were fresh, hot, and very flavorful. The combo was just the right amount of food. Give it a try.

Great Al Pastor and Steak Tacos Actually everything is good here Don't forget the Chips and Salsa

I can only speak to this one menu item because it's what I always order. Their Al Pastor is incredible, so incredible I haven't even tried anything else on the menu which looks delicious as well. That is all.

The food here is slightly better than fast food, having said this, the wait and open doors we had to deal with flies while we ate at tiny tables, we were lucky to get a table. Street tacos are good however order them ahead and pick up to go or Uber eats

Delicious food, large portions, all for a great price! It's Friday night and the restaurant is packed! I ordered the al pastor enchiladas and found an open seat. Complimentary chips were served with salsa and a cilantro sauce, it was divine. My huge plate of enchiladas arrived and I was more than ecstatic to dig in. I asked the server for hot sauce but she never came by with them, so I brushed it off and kept eating. Later, I pulled two short strands of hair out of my bean. Because the servers seemed busy, I didn't say anything. Let's just hope I don't get sick tomorrow. Overall, the food is really good; cleanliness and sanitation... well, they can work on that.

A longtime resident of my "must-visit" restaurant list, I was excited to pass by Chungas while running some errands, and decided to finish my shopping, and then head there for dinner. I arrived right at 6pm, grabbed one of the last two (limited) parking spaces, and made my way in. There is seating both inside and out, but much more outdoors. That area appeared to be covered, so should be a nice option except in the most extreme weather conditions. I placed my to-go order with a nice fellow at the cash register, and as soon as I walked to a table to wait, a line started to form. It took fifteen minutes for my food to be prepared, and by the time I left, the line had grown so long it was snaking out the back door, and contained a minimum of thirty people. Yikes! Based on my wait, I am afraid to even imagine the length of time those people had to stick around for their orders. I had the taco salad with their famed al pastor. I took it home, and it survived the trip decently, though of course the tortilla shell got soggy. There is no way to avoid that, and I don't usually eat them anyways, so no big deal. The lettuce was fresh, the beans were good, and the meat was fine though, at least in this application, did not stand out as anything spectacular. The order in which the ingredients of the salad were placed created an unappetizing layer of rice, cheese, and beans that stuck to the bottom. I did not love the super soft rice, but I am a dedicated cheese fanatic, so was a little sad that portion was ruined. I would have preferred the cheese sprinkled on top. I also ordered chips and guacamole, and the latter was a great rendition. Not spicy at all, yet still flavorful, and very chunky (my personal preference). My husband had the corn quesadilla (loved the switch over flour tortilla!) and torta, both with grilled steak, and sadly, I must say I liked the steak better than my al pastor, not to mention just generally enjoyed his selections more than mine. Of note, they offer several options for vegetarian or vegan friendly meals, including substituting meat with zucchini blossoms, nopales, or mushrooms. They do not have a salsa bar, which made me sad, but I was happy to discover cups of several varieties in my bag. I missed the ubiquitous pickled vegetables found at nearly every other Mexican restaurant, though. Prices averaged about $10 per entrée, so entirely reasonable, though you can certainly find similar meals for less in SLC. Everything was tasty, some things delicious, but not so much that I would ever wait more than ten minutes for it, and I get the feeling a long wait is commensurate with dining at Chungas. Admittedly, I am impatient, but time is valuable! I passed so many other Mexican restaurants (and even grocery stores that serve prepared food!) in this area, and the majority would do the trick of satisfying my cravings just as well.

Chungas' Al Pastor burrito has got to be 1 of my favorite dishes in Salt Lake, it is absolutely phenomenal. Get the burrito enchilada style with the green sauce - the clash of flavors: a little spice, plus the savory pork, and the sweet pineapple is just fantastic. Yes it is extremely busy, but it is definitely worth the wait! The people here all work extremely hard, and it definitely shows through in their food.

This is the O.G. of O.G. These guys paved the way for so many others. When tacos used to be the big flour shells, or the folded crispy ones, these guys were there to show us the magic of a hand sized, soft corn tortilla and all the fixins. They taught so many what al pastor really means. Now, there have been taco carts for a while, but Chungas has been around in the brick-and-mortar biz for a long time. So it's a little sad it took me so long to finally make it in, but I finally did a while back. This location is known to be small and often crowded, so plan your visit with that in mind. Sometimes they're okay about telling you how long the wait will be, but if the line is out that back door, I'm just going to be honest that you should probably leave and find another spot. They don't seem to operate incredibly quickly. But speed isn't always an issue, and you're here for the tacos al pastor. Cut to the chase, that's what the first-timer needs to order. Ya, there are some combos or you can just go with tacos by the taco, but that's what you're here for. I've not explored the menu, and that's something I may or may not do because those al pastor beauties are where it's at. Note that since it's a brick and mortar and you're getting a seat (limited as they may be) you're going to be paying for them. If you want to stand on a corner with a styrofoam plate, then get thee to a taco cart. Here you get the full experience and you get to sit.

$11 asada burrito was 95% beans and rice. Maybe I was given the gringo version? It did come with chips and salsa but finding a hair in the salsa (see pic) ruined the appetite. Should have gone 3 blocks north to the Red Iguana.

We went on a road trip and I would highly recommend this as a stop on the I-80. We got a carne asada burrito, chicken enchiladas plate, and churros. SO GOOD! I wish I had pictures but we were starving and this definitely hit the spot. They have a few seats in doors but a lot of seating outside. They make food to order so it's fresh and the churros came out hot and so worth it. Would definitely stop by here again if we go on an I-80 road trip again.

Chungas came highly recommended when I asked a SLC local for food recommendations. After visiting and trying their famous Taco al pastor, I seriously think they should open 24-7 so satisfy the taco cravings of all SLC locals and tourists flying in from all over the country! You know it is a good spot when you arrive and cannot find parking in their small lot in front of the restaurant. There were people lining up all the way out the door and the wait to just to place the order was roughly 20 minutes. No worries, I ate before coming and was patiently waiting to see what the hype was all about. Ordered two tacos a-la-carte and was happy that I got change with my $5 bill. Since the line was super long, the cashier was really cool and offered me a complimentary soda while I wait for my tacos too. Well, since the Taco Al Pastor was the only thing I ate, I don't know how everything is, but I noticed a lot of people also ordering the Chips & Salsa or Chips with Guacamole. The meat on my taco was cooked perfectly and had a small kick to it. Loved it. Seating area is both available indoor or at the patio. I personally prefer the patio area because it is less crowded, but you just have to beware of blood sucking mosquitos or the street cleaning trucks. No bueno when the street cleaning truck rolled by as I was enjoying the last of my tacos because I felt like I was literally eating dust on my last bite. Would definitely come back here if I visit Salt Lake City again. Probably the best cheap eat I have tried during my short stay in the city.

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