Taylor's Tacos Production Kitchen
Caterer · East Garfield Park ·
Street tacos with soul: chicken, steak, shrimp, sweet potato
Street tacos with soul: chicken, steak, shrimp, sweet potato
"Taylor’s Tacos serves a short menu of tacos with fillings like chicken, steak, shrimp, sweet potato, and a weekly special like fish or asparagus. The tacos are small but stuffed, so you’ll definitely be able to make use of the double-stacked tortillas (which happen to be delicious, despite being a little greasy). Keep in mind there are only five tables in this small but airy counter-service spot, and its proximity to the Medical District means that if you visit during lunch, you should be prepared to get your order to go." - veda kilaru, adrian kane
"Taylor Mason opened Taylor’s Tacos to bring her soulful flavors to the taco world. Here, you can order unique options like the Sweet Poppin’ potato tacos with a secret salsa, Awesome AF asparagus tacos, and even one filled with Sexy Crispy Shrimp. Not only does Taylor, along with her partner Maya, run the taco shop, they also host gatherings at their event space and run a non-profit called Tacos Create Community, where they organize neighborhood cleanup initiatives." - Ariel Kanter
"In Chicago, there’s no shortage of taco spots, but Taylor’s Tacos needs to be on your list. Owned by Taylor and Maya Mason, this Little Italy taqueria focuses on street-style tacos “for the soul,” with shrimp, chicken, sweet potato, and steak options topped with their secret salsa, cilantro, cheese, and lime, as well as weekly specials. (The Extra-Juicy Chicken Taco is a fan fave.) Add some churros and a Pepsi, and you’ll leave happy." - Vox Creative
"After years of operating out of pop-ups and incubators, Taylor’s Tacos opened its first standalone permanent location near the Illinois Medical District, bringing the smash-hit taco concept into a dedicated kitchen space." - Naomi Waxman
"Taylor’s Tacos has a familiar origin story: it began as a pop-up, moved operations to a shared kitchen, and finally graduated to a brick-and-mortar of its own. What isn’t so familiar? It’s Chicago’s first Black-owned, female-owned, queer-owned taco shop. This counter-service spot feels airy, with soft peach, pink, and wood tones, and large windows that flood the small space with light. They have a short menu of tacos with fillings like chicken, steak, shrimp, sweet potato, and a weekly special like fish or asparagus. The tacos are small but stuffed, so you’ll definitely be able to make use of the double-stacked tortillas (which happen to be delicious, despite being a little greasy). Our favorite is the sweet potato—crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and perfectly balanced with salsa, cilantro, hot sauce, and pickled red cabbage. Keep in mind there are only five tables, and its proximity to the Medical District means that if you visit during lunch you should be prepared to get your order to go." - Veda Kilaru
