Tac Quick

Right off Irving Park Road, Tac Quick is unassuming—but absolutely wonderful. Everything was great from start to finish, with impeccable service and fantastic food. We started with the dumplings, which were outstanding and instantly became a new favorite. For mains, we had the Basil Fried Rice and the Basil entrée with chicken. The fried rice was delicious and savory, with a great balance of flavors and plenty of well-cooked chicken. The basil entrée was just as impressive, featuring big pieces of chicken that were perfectly cooked and packed with flavor. Drinks were excellent as well—the beers were solid, but the Thai Iced Tea Martini is an absolute must. All around, an incredible experience. This is officially our new neighborhood spot!

I love this place so much. The food is amazing and you can customize your spice level. I used to order for pick up all the time but since I've moved I like to sit down and seeing how hard the staff works is really admirable. The vibe is perfect. They have great specials and great prices. The drinks are so good. I dont know why this place doesnt have a line out front. The dishes are saucy and not dry like you sometimes get. 10/10 (I love the pad see ew and pad thai cuz im basic)

2/24/2024 Sixth (or 7th) Visit: I keeps coming back and exploring different dishes each time! So far everything I tried are delicious- so glad u found this place! First visit: Food was a bit underwhelming… curry was really bland (I had the jungle curry which was supposed to be very spicy) rice was hard, chicken was very tough, Pad See Ew was sooo sweet and portion was small. The only thing I really enjoyed was the fried calamari appetizer. The restaurant was beautiful and clean, service was okay. I will come back for the appetizer tho, and try some new dishes hopefully will taste better :)

Very yummy food for an affordable price. Went for lunch and tried the spicy basil fried rice and the garlic noodles along with the spring rolls. The atmosphere is cozy, service great and the place very clean. Surprisingly was almost empty for a late lunch on a weekend. Not a 5 star only coz while the food is yummy, I am not sure if this is authentic Thai. It’s an Americanized version of Thai cuisine. Alcohol is very affordable too and highly recommended if you enjoy Asian cuisine at a budget.

Outstanding Thai restaurant in Chicago! I went after some Thai friends recommended it, and it does not disappoint! Thai decoration inside, especially related to movie stars, and very, very good food! We had moo ping, grilled squid, crunchy pork belly and duck curry, everything very tasty, with a great side sauce, and decent portions. Definitely a place you will want to come back!

Order: - Crab Rangoons - Medium Chicken Pad Thai (No Bean Sprouts) This was not one of the better Pad Thai I've had. It was somewhat dry and carried very little of the Tamarind flavor that makes Pad Thai delicious. It can be said that the lime was responsible for most of the taste. The Rangoons on the other hand were good enough, although oddly shaped. Perhaps it is the style of the restaurant to not use the traditional shape? The Atmosphere was very chill with a pleasant, open air feeling. Unfortunately, during the summer heat, the ceiling fans were not enough to keep me cool whilst they kept the windows wide open. Expect to feel quite hot if visiting in hot and humidity conditions. The service was wonderful, attentive, and efficient, I have only praise for my waitress.

The food is great, the drinks are great, the service is outstanding, and the prices are reasonable! I don’t know how I lived in the area for 2 years and only discovered this place tonight. They’ll be seeing a lot more of me moving forward. The garlic chicken in sauce is delicious! I look forward to being more adventurous next time, but tonight I just needed a Mai Tai and some straightforward comfort food to go. The bartender made me a couple of delicious drinks and helped me through the menu. What I got far exceeded my expectations, and I look forward to returning to try the “secret” menu.

My favorite Thai restaurant in Chicago. The food and drinks are excellent, and the movie posters give it a unique charm. It’s laid-back without feeling too casual — a great choice for both a date or a business dinner or your occasional eating out. The price is quite fair, given how good the food is.

Great tasting lunch specials at a fantastic price. Had lunch before a Cubs game and was impressed so we came back after the game for cocktails, appetizers, and dessert. Atmosphere is quirky yet super comfortable. This place has a unique vibe that makes you feel at home. The staff are very friendly and attentive, our water glass was never empty. Tac Quick has a fantastic bar menu with a great selection of cocktails. The food is very good with subtle differences from other Thai restaurants making it unique. Tac Quick is a great place to go for food and drinks, restaurants like this are what makes Chicago's food game so special.

Service, excellent. Simply the best made to order Thai food that I have had anywhere. Tod mon, pot stickers, garlic chicken, pad prik are culinary gems.

Very disappointing coming here on Saturday night. First They messed up my order and then the pad Thai was awful. It lacked sauce/flavor, and the noodles were overcooked. They messed up my order by giving me a different dish. I ordered larb moo krab, but gave my crispy pork salad instead . I admit it was good, but it's not what I order. Due to this experience I will not be going back

Came for dinner with a friend. Ordered the duck curry for my entree. I only eat duck a few times throughout the year. This duck was amazing! It was succulent, savory. It came in a broth/ soup that was spicy but not overwhelming. There was some vegetables and pineapple in it. Came with rice. Got a cucumber Martini that was ok.

Came to this spot for a quick Thai food fix and was happy to find their lunch special. The Pad Thai was good--not a standout, but no complaints at that price point, especially with a side included ($8.95). My husband's drunken noodles were very flavorful, and I also enjoyed the sai krog Isaan, which was an excellent side dish. I didn't order a drink, but I noticed they had a surprisingly extensive cocktail menu with some good deals. The interior was also really cool, with a lot of Thai film influence. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the Wrigleyville area looking for decently priced Thai food.

Walked here from our place on a Sunday evening- Cubs had played an afternoon game and we didn't want to have to drive anywhere in the area. Pleasantly surprised that there were many tables open and we could pick our spot. Inside is pretty and honestly much nicer than I expected! There's a large cocktail menu- I ordered a MaiTai and husband ordered a wrong island iced tea (get it ?;). Both were really tasty and quite strong. Shared eggrolls for the app- good but not great- a bit greasy. I ordered pad Thai with pork and it was delicious. Husband ordered panang noodles and it was good- but know that it is long on red and green peppers. Portions are adequate but not huge. Service was very good. We will return and try some other choices.

Very cool interior of the restaurant with a lot of Thai movie posters and artwork. The workers were very friendly and came to check on us very often which is always appreciated. After traveling to Thailand last year we were looking for our favorite dish that we tried which was Khao soi. We were very pleased that the khao soi and Thai iced tea were both very good! The green tea cheesecake was good, but kind of felt like a frozen and defrosted cake, so I would probably pass on that. I will definitely be returning for more Khao soi in the future!

Tac Quick is a solid go to whenever I'm craving Thai food. I've only ordered takeout from Tac Quick so I cannot comment too much on the inside vibes. The food is also delicious and constantly delicious. I normally order the pad see eww because you cannot go wrong with that dish. I highly recommend ordering from Tac Quick because you get a lot of bang for your buck! I always get a lot of meals from my order.

oh how I LOOOOOOOOVVVVEEEEEDDDD the prikking crispy pork dish here!! my mind was blown with how incredibly crispy the pork remained even after being doused with great wet sauce on top oh my god. even when it got cold it was still INCREDIBLY crispy. i would bring my family here just for that dish but idk if my moms teeth could handle that tbh. chicken satay is not the best i ever had maybe ranked a bit lower than others. duck curry was good i loved the sauce! thai tea was strong loved it. but i will never forget the crispy pork thank you! also, beautiful setting i am surprised that it was not packed.

From beginning to end the food was delicious! We started off with the veggie potstickers, I've never had potstickers with this consistency and creaminess inside! And just skillful preparation made that happen! I had the Penang noodle dish with crispy fat noodles, chicken and shrimp; it was very well done and so flavorful! I wanted to try a dish I don't usually get, and this did not disappoint! My friend got the duck curry and eat mouthful was met with another "Mm!!" We even got dessert,tiramisu, which was also yummy! The ambiance of the restaurant is unique with old movie posters all around. My only complaint was the music was a bit too loud and it was very Taylor Swift and Backstreet Boys-ish. The service was swift and we weren't kept waiting for anything.

I placed a takeout order from their website, so I really had no interaction with any of the staff members other than when I arrived to pick up my food. We ordered the usual, Chicken Satay, Pad See Ew for my wife and Pad Khee Mao for me. I've definitely had better Chicken Satay. The chicken was ok, but the salad it came with was not food and the peanut sauce to dip the chicken satay was not good at all. Way too watery and no flavor. I'm prefer my sauce thick so when you dip the chicken in, it sticks. The Pad See Ew came with chicken, stir fried noodles, broccoli, Chinese broccoli, egg and sweet soy sauce. I had a few bites and it was very delicious. My Pad Khee Mao was very tasty. I always ask for it extra spicy and it's a hit or miss. Not from here. It was indeed spicy. The Pad Khee Mao came with the same stir fried noodles, beef, brown sauce, basil, bean sprouts, and onions. Definitely a very filling dish and would order it again.

Tac Quick is a very versatile restaurant because it's a great place for a good lunch special, dinner, or some fun cocktails! I don't have great pictures of the food because I got takeout this time, but their food comes out so fast, is often big portions, and is full of flavor. My go to order is the peanut curry noodle soup with tofu. It's a bit sweet and savory, and would be even better with a little kick of spice. This is a great restaurant for vegetarians because with most dishes, you can substitute the meat with tofu. Tac Quick has surprisingly good martinis. They have fun and unique flavors - Thai tea or lychee or sake. And they are strong! In the summer when their windows are open or the patio seating is available, it's a great place to grab a drink after work. The restaurant has a lot of seating and unless you have a really big group, you can usually get a table without a reservation. The restaurant is a two minute walk from the Sheridan red line or there is street parking on Irving. This is a good option if you need dinner after a Cubs game and want to get away from the craziness of Wrigley!

Panang curry - delicious! (4/5) Pad see ew - great flavor ! (4/5) Will definitely try more things

A Thai restaurant located just north of Wrigley Field a few blocks. It's a good option to go before/after games that isn't super crowded like every place on Clark. It still has a full bar, and a decent craft beer list, and quality Thai food that isn't too expensive. So you can eat/drink before/after a game and not have to worry about long wait times and lines. It's what I've done twice now and its worked out well. It's located just under the Sheridan red line stop, and there's plenty of parking along Irving Park. I'm not too familiar on the exact dish names, but I've gotten several appetizer dishes and enjoyed all of them. A good addition, and change of pace, to the Wrigley area.

This is our first visit and the food was overall good. The service was excellent. I would highly recommend the Pad Thai. The beef was good but very small portions for the price. The spring rolls were tasty but had too much cabbage. We will certainly give this another try soon.

Went here on Thursday night after Wrigleyville Chriskindlemarket. The service was fast. Food was excellent. Prices were great. I had the Basil Shrimp , with Jasmine rice. The shrimp were on the small side but succulent. The vegetables were ultra fresh. The dish was well seasoned with just the right amount of spice. Nice portion but no leftovers. I did not have a drink but looks like a well stocked bar. Full wine racks to the side. There was a couple at the bar upon entry and still there when I departed I did visit the ladies restroom. Nice artwork and for the most part clean with cleaning supplies in sight if you need to tidy up. I would like to visit here again to try their drinks and that private menu.

I've driven by this place multiple times and could never quite make out what kind of restaurant it was... but it always looked like a fun place. Finally walked over and checked it out. I love Thai food and Tac Quick did not disappoint. I started with the lychee martini and it was pretty good... a little sweeter than I prefer but that didn't stop me from gulping it down. My mother had an appletini and was quite happy with how it tasted (she's picky about her appletinis, too!). My mother ordered the chicken satay and cucumber salad, and confirmed that both were excellent. I had the pad see ew, which was also excellent. The noodles practically melted in my mouth. I don't love when the broccoli is so large I can't easily eat it in one bite, and I had to cut it with a knife to keep it manageable. Still delicious. We also ordered pot stickers, which did not look at all like a pot sticker I've ever seen. It did not taste anything like a pot sticker I've ever tasted. Whatever it was, though, I thought it was delicious and we ate them all!

Love this place! Has great food, and we actually ordered catering from here for our engagement party last year (we got engaged in Thailand so there was a theme). One thing I'd recommend is changing the delivery container for the calamari. I love the calamari here, but it literally is melting the styrofoam container that is a little unsettling to think about eating (see picture). Either they need to cool the calamari before putting it in from straight from the fryer, or change the packaging.

The Green Curry was noted as spicy, but was extremely mild and bland. My friend ordered a duck dish and it was overly salty. They did not have club soda, sparkling water or seltzer, even though they claim to have a full bar. It was chilly inside and ceiling fans were on. Staff did not turn them off, even after we requested.

We came back with our 3 month old daughter on a Thursday evening and she did great! They allow strollers at the table and have a changing table in the women's restroom (not the men's). We enjoyed everything we ordered (spring rolls, Chinese broccoli, pad Thai, drink) and will be back!

I live within walking distance and have dined in and ordered delivery and take out on multiple occasions. This restaurant is always quick and consistent. My go to is the pad see ew. Over the years I've tried the pad thai, fried chicken appetizer, chicken satay, spicy basil rolls, curries. Dining in is always a pleasant experience as the service is super friendly.

Great ambiance, service, and food. Ordered the lettuce wrap and yum woon sen talay. Would highly recommend both.

The food is terrific! I love the kid trays, excellent for toddlers and young children. I had some excellent crab ragoons and pork panang curry

We have lived in the neighborhood for 30+ years and started going to Tac Quick when they first opened on Sheridan. The food was always good. They moved to their current location on Irving Park Road about five years ago (more or less), and in my opinion, their food quality has dipped considerably since then. Tonight, I just wanted something quick for dinner and decided to order delivery from Tac Quick. I did not ask my husband about it...I just ordered our dinner. The food arrived much faster than promised and was well-packed and in order when it arrived. When my husband saw where the food was from, he reminded me that the last time we had ordered from Tac Quick (that may have been over two years ago), we said "never again." I had forgotten about that! And tonight's meal did nothing to change our minds. Just a simple order...Spring Rolls, Pad Thai and Panang Curry. The Spring Rolls were okay...but nothing great...they were loosely rolled and almost falling apart. Both the Pad Thai and Panang Curry had an off-flavor...like the water used was not fresh. Although the food was delivered quickly, the Pad Thai noodles were dry and stuck together. In addition to the off flavor, the Panang Curry portion was tiny. Nothing was tasted like good Thai food should taste. Although we love to support neighborhood businesses, it tough to do when the food doesn't taste good. Now I just need to remember..."never again!"

Food is great, service is even better, and the ambiance is very comfortable. Rin and Zand are always happy to see us, and provide everything we desire with food, drinks, and excellent hospitality. Definitely a quality place to come visit.

Yummy food if you haven't tried their porkbelly with noodles omg do it! Sooooo tasty especially when the porkbelly is a little crunchy. Awesome!

First time to this restaurant. We tried the khao soy as well as the Chinese broccoli with pork. We asked the server at what level to order spice. We also asked if they had Thai spice. She said they did. We ended up ordering medium. Unfortunately the food came out less than mild. The Chinese broccoli and pork was a little spicier than the khao soy. I'd order the Khao soy but would not order the Chinese broccoli. Pork overcooked and dried. Ordered wine as well as beer. Beer was good. Wine was average. Overall will come back for the Khao soy nothing else.

Used to be so much better. Flavor/seasoning lacking big time. Feels like they don't even taste their own food. Barely sustenance. Will do in a pinch.

What happened to this place? A number of years ago it was a Bib Gourmand restaurant and tonight my pad thai was barely edible. The chicken was overcooked, the noodles were undercooked (actually crunchy), and it was all tasteless. I'm hoping it was just an off night because this place has been my go-to spot for years.

I ordered the lunch special. The food portion was laughably small. The quality of the food was poor. Definitely not worth the high price considering the small amount of food. I've been a customer for years, and I will not be returning. Really disappointing to see this place go downhill.

I can't believe I've lived less than 1/2 mile from this place for 10+ years and never been in here. Our dinner tonight on the patio was absolutely delicious. Of you've driven by this place many times and not been in (as I did), I highly recommend you stop in a fill your belly

Love this little Thai spot - the drinks are well priced (although the beer list is pretty limited) and the pad see ew is one of my favorites! Tac Quick definitely has a classic bar feel with exposed brick and a couple of TVs, but wouldn't be a place to come for games. However, the ambiance is nice and it's really conveniently located next to the Sheridan train stop.

Food was phenomenal!!! Good cocktail menu too. Will definitely be frequenting Tac Quick

Beautiful restaurant! Amazing service and ambience. Good prices with good food. Good job!

One of the best Thai places I've been to! We started off with the Moo Ping ( a grilled pork skewer appetizer) and the sai krog isaan (a delicious pork sausage). Both had a rich smoky flavor and were interesting to try. I'd definitely recommend them if you haven't had it before! For our entrees, I enjoyed the duck curry and basil duck the most. The basil duck was a stir fry in a sweet sauce, but definitely had a mildly spicy kick to it. The duck curry has your typical red curry sauce-- delicious... but also came with some summery fruits: pineapples and grapes. I'm not a huge fan of cooked fruit, but if you like that, I would try the duck curry. The basil pork belly had a very similar flavor profile to the basil duck but it was definitely overcooked. We also thought the Thai iced coffee and tea were way too sweet, but it was more bearable after all the ice melted and diluted the sugar. The flavors were there though, so maybe try asking for half sugar. Overall, a great Thai place! The secret menu items are where it's at.

Tac quick is definitely becoming a staple go to for some yummy Thai food. The patio was great to sit out in and the servers were sweet and quick with their service. I ordered pad see eiw with chicken and loved it. My boyfriend also loved his entree with duck and said the flavors were deliciously unique! We only paid $25 each for our dinner including an appetizer which wasn't too shabbyoverall!

Excellent meal!! Once again a trip to Chicago isn't complete until we order from Tac Quick. We tried several new dishes this time and some new favorites were found. Panang curry chicken and Chinese broccoli are solid favorites and ones we can always count on to order and enjoy. The next 3 dishes Kuay teaw ped, Yum woon Sen talay, and Kao tom pla turned out to be a few new favorites. The Kao tom pla was a flavorful soup and will certainly be ordered again and we will probably try it with shrimp the next time. I had the Yum woon Sen talay and enjoyed it, but would try something more flavorful next time. I was looking for bolder flavors and more seafood to balance out the noodles. This place never disappoints us!

I'm currently sitting in the restaurant now. Had a taste for Garlic noodles (a friend was visiting Oakland on social media and triggered my craving) I love Garlic Noodles and I think San Fran/ Oakland has the best...after visiting Tac Quick I was not disappointed...the crab Rangoon was delicious...the egg rolls were average but overall this is going to become my spot!

Really enjoyed this spot. We sat at the bar for lunch and had the Neua Dad Deaw (Thai Beef Jerky) and the Basil Duck - both off the not-so Secret Menu. Tasty, chill vibe, and good service. Will definitely go back.

Nope. Not it. Came here to eat with my friend in the summer time. And I was expecting it to be very good because my friend raved about it. She told me they are known for traditional Thai cuisine. Well, that may be true but our experience was not stellar. First, customer service is good. Our server was very friendly and was happy to offer suggestions. That's cool. I ordered their lard na, and tiger cry. The tiger cry was fantastic. Very flavorful and meat was very tender. My lard na was awful. Bland and blah, soupy broccoli, and chunky gravy. Not to mention, all of our food was served on paper plates. Paper plates?!!!!!! For an eat in restaurant?! And it was half the portion size, yet they have the nerve to charge full prices. They also were very stingy on napkins. Never again. Too many good Thai places to give them another shoot. Avoid.

Really great and attentive service and the food was out extremely fast! Not to mention it was delicious. Really glad I finally decided to pop into this local neighborhood spot!

Shame on me! I have walked pass this FABULOUS restaurant so many times. Please don't make the mistake that I did. GO! Great and comfortable place, great service, nice staff, great prices. GO! Have fun! Luther Goins

I just had my take out Tom Kah Soup for lunch. Please tell your magical chef I said THANK YOU!! Nothing short of AMAZING!!

Favorite Thai restaurant in Chicago. Generous portions and super delicious. I always get their pad see ew, pad Thai, pot stickers, and curries. Highly recommend. Also their iced Thai tea and Thai coffee are a sweet treat. The staff is always friendly and the food is always the same - delicious. They have a lunch special that id recommend for newcomers

very authentic northern thai place! we came here around noon on Sunday, and it is not very crowded (a good thing during covid) for appetizer, we tried the traditional sausage, a bit salty, but very tasty. the skewers are great too, good for kids for the main dish, the duck curry is really good. the duck is very tender, and I also really liked the green eggplant in there. we also ordered another green curry dish with beef, also very good the beef noodle soup is great too, the noodle is the really thin type, so it absorbs the flavor from the broth very well. the broth has a bit of a strong herb taste, personally I like it, but not sure how others take it the pad thai wrapped omelet is great too! the pad thai is sweet and sour, and the omelet is pretty good too

We lived in Bangkok for quite some time and used to get dinner nearly everyday from different street carts/vendors or tiny mom and pop restaurants. Everything we ordered took me back. I almost cried -- it was SO GOOD. Even the the way the chicken was cut and prepared is the same. I can't wait to go back week after week -- also, it's BYOB. Aka. Soon to become our local dig. The only difference -- most dishes seem prepared for white people in terms of spice. So for those who like it HOT, you may wish to request they turn up the heat ;)

I have to say I'm very surprised at how disappointed I was in our dinner at Tac Quick...especially based off all the good reviews. I started with a Lychee Martini b/c I love Lychee, and I didn't care for it that much. We moved on to an order of gyoza and the Tom Yum soup. Both the gyoza and soup were good - and hot (temperature-wise) - which was perfect on a cold night. Entree-wise - we got the Massaman Beef Curry and Pla Lad Prik (tilapia). The curry had two peppers by it on the menu and the tilapia had three. The curry was far from spicy and I think I poured on half the jar of chili paste at the table to try to spice it up. The tilapia had a bit of spice, but not three pepper-wise. We left disappointed in the Thai food and won't be back.

A very solid Thai restaurant. Don't let the name fool you, while the food comes out quickly, they don't cut corners here. This isn't your standard hole in the wall quick to-go food. With a large dining area, a full bar (also BYOB), and an extensive menu, Tac Quick is a great dine-in experience. The Panang curry was excellent -- smooth and nutty. They added extra veggies at no extra cost. I also got the cucumber salad as an appetizer which was delicious and a good portion size. I'll have to go back to explore the rest of their menu -- a lot of dishes I had never heard of at other Thai restaurants. Appears to truly be authentic Thai cuisine.

While trying to support local businesses I ordered Tac Quick. I should have know something was up when people were dining inside with two dogs? While waiting for my order to be brought out I witnessed several people without masks walking around as well a 3rd dog came up to me?! As you can image I left without purchasing anything.