Rubi’s Tacos
Restaurant · Pilsen
1316 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Highlights
Handmade tortillas, flavorful al pastor, and mole rojo tacos
Handmade tortillas, flavorful al pastor, and mole rojo tacos
"From a bustling stall at Maxwell Street Market to a permanent home in Pilsen, Rubi’s has been the go-to spot for mouth-watering asada tacos and quesadillas served on freshly made tortillas for more than 25 years. But it’s not just the asada that keeps patrons coming back — their complex mole and chicharrón en salsa verde, a delicious dish prepared with tomatillo sauce and pork rinds, are particularly special, squaring up proudly with the best you’d find in Mexico. Now, the team at Rubi’s is taking its fervor for “Vitamin T” (tortas, tostadas, tacos…) further, embracing a bolillo as its latest canvas. They’re folding their beloved asada and al pastor taco stuffing into tortas. And for those with a taste for breaded delights, a milanesa torta is on the horizon." - Brenda Storch
"From the hustle of its stall at Maxwell Street Market to its permanent home in the heart of Pilsen, Rubi’s has been the go-to spot for mouth-watering asada tacos and quesadillas for more than 25 years. Stuffed on either blue or yellow hand-made tortillas, the eatery’s guisados strut their stuff. Dare to dig into the tender and flavorful beef tongue first. Then try the chicharrón. The green salsa in both plates is prepared with tomatillo, making it milder and lightly acidic. Don’t skip the complex red mole. And veggie lovers fear not! There are also options like zucchini blossom, cactus, or the earthy corn fungus known as huitlacoche. Expect a line to try them, as tortillas are made to order. Online ordering is available." - Brenda Storch
"Famous for their tacos de guisado — a rotating selection of slow-cooked dishes—and mouth-watering asada, Rubi’s has spent more than 25 years perfecting the art of Mexican street food. For the past couple of years, Rubi’s has offered three taco options on their weekend breakfast menu, all involving scrambled eggs prepared with either chorizo, simmered in a tangy, mildly spicy tomatillo salsa, or cooked in a spicy Guerrero-style sauce made with dried chiles and peanuts — a cherished family recipe passed down from the owner’s mother. Much more Mex than Tex, tacos here are prepared with corn tortillas instead of flour and are made from yellow, blue, or cactus masa." - Brenda Storch
"We’re not big on recommending places that are only available during the full moon of a leap year, or places where you need to recite an incantation in Latin before its location is revealed to you. But we’re telling you to visit Rubi’s in Pilsen. This counter-service taqueria operates from 11am to 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and from 10am to 6pm on the weekends. But it’s worth rearranging your schedule to eat juicy al pastor and steak tacos that come on thick handmade tortillas." - adrian kane, john ringor
"We don’t often recommend places that are only open during the full moon of a leap year, or where you need to recite an incantation in Latin to have its location revealed. Rubi’s is an exception. This counter-service taqueria only operates from 11pm to 6pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and from 10am to 6pm on the weekends. But it’s worth rearranging your schedule to eat juicy al pastor and steak tacos that come on thick handmade tortillas." - veda kilaru
