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Taco Joint

Taco Joint

(Now Closed)
Taco Restaurant and Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Lincoln Park, Chicago
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  • Chicagoist
    ChicagoistApril 10, 2015
    Two tacos and an order of antojitos make for a solid, satisfying lunch. Check out the ceviche, featuring citrus-cured tilapia, or the cochinta, with Yucatan-style pulled pork. Read more
  • justin g.
    justin garlandJanuary 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Way better than masu!!! Cheap food good staff and great drink specials. Try the fajita or estilo baja or pollo al carbon torta. Anyone that disagrees. Never come back you just clog the bar anyway.
  • Lauren K.
    Lauren KellyMarch 13, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Quest fundido is required... My two favorite tacos are al pastor (great mix of spicy and sweet thanks to the pineapple topping) and aguacate, the Tuesday night special
  • Eater
    EaterJuly 26, 2016
    This Mexican eatery offers an innovative beer-margarita combo called the “Black ‘N Green Margarita.” Negra Modelo beer is poured over a Taco Joint margarita. Read more
  • Rachel P.heart icon on user image
    Rachel PortellSeptember 6, 2014
    The Churro Donut is a little slice if heaven. So good. I also recommend the Made in Mexico Margarita - smoky, not too sweet & delicious
  • Keilon L.
    Keilon LawrenceDecember 7, 2012
    Had the steak, the al pastor and the ceviche...they were all great! The ceviche was surprising more tasty than I imagined it to be. I can't decide a favorite between the 3 for now. Greatness!
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMay 24, 2013
    Arabe Taco: This specialty from Puebla was influenced by an influx of Lebanese immigrants, which explains why it feels more Mediterranean, even though there is a definite chile presence.
  • AskMen
    AskMenJanuary 27, 2011
    A late-night urban taqueria & cantina boasting a cozy dining room & a store-front window. Offering tasty quick bites such as tacos, tortas & huaraches. Additionally, more than 50 tequilas are on hand. Read more
  • Kari
    KariOctober 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    They make their own michelada mix and when you order one, it is served on the side so you can serve yourself as much as you please. It is to die for!
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenOctober 14, 2019
    Check out the tequila flights here — the Staff Favorites is highly recommended!
  • Renee
    ReneeDecember 27, 2011
    The Al Pastor taco is so good. The barbacoa taco is a little slickery than I expected, but I also have low tolerance for jalapenos. Traditional guacamole is also the best choice for guacs!
  • Joey N.
    Joey NowakJune 12, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Bottles of margaritas are a great deal on Wednesdays. Corn and queso fundido are their best apps. Pass on the chips and salsa and guacamole.
  • Brad S.
    Brad SaxonAugust 8, 2014
    Really great tacos (which shouldn't be in question here). The frozen margaritas are where it's at. Perfect place for a date night.
  • ivy t.
    ivy t.January 24, 2013
    Great tacos, esp the ceviche taco. Pollo torta wasn't too special. Pear tropical margarita is delish and rojo mole was yum. Great servers.
  • Lauren J.
    Lauren JozefatDecember 8, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Sitting at the front bar is ideal the back tables have an odd set-up. Order the grapefruit margarita! I always kick myself when I stray!
  • Brace C.
    Brace ClementJanuary 15, 2013
    You gotta do one of the guacamole! They serve it with banana chips, a spicy tortilla chip, and some kind of onion chip. Delicious!!
  • Austin B.heart icon on user image
    Austin BairdDecember 18, 2015
    The chips and salsa aren't complementary, but they're definitely worth the buy. Free chip refills, too!
  • Biancaheart icon on user image
    BiancaMay 19, 2019
    Their “street corn” is a true gem... It’s worth getting here just for it! 😋
  • Dustin M.heart icon on user image
    Dustin McQuaryDecember 20, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Solid selection of tacos. Daily specials used to be better. Hit or miss service. Well worth it with a Groupon.
  • Dragos S.heart icon on user image
    Dragos StancuJune 20, 2015
    This and antique taco are the best Mexican fusion places I know in the city
  • BigTab R.heart icon on user image
    BigTab R.N.July 9, 2012
    It's just OK. The only taco worth getting is the al pastor. Very yuppie, LP vibe. You can expect to be the only POC there unless you take another POC-then there will be two of you :)
  • Mike
    MikeOctober 18, 2014
    The mezcal margaritas are smokey and not too sweet. Split a pitcher with a friend.
  • Jodi L.
    Jodi LaughlinJanuary 26, 2013
    Order margaritas & guacamole along with El Pastor & Ceviche tacos and you have a feast!
  • Dick Hertz
    Dick HertzMay 23, 2013
    Shocked no one ever mentions the Tinga de Pollo tacos! Truly missing out. Try them!
  • Lee C.heart icon on user image
    Lee CohenNovember 19, 2016
    We got a Groupon for 2 for a drunk brunch and it was awesome. 100% would do it again
  • Kaitlyn S.
    Kaitlyn SassSeptember 24, 2013
    The food was really tasty and reasonably priced for that area but I was really disappointed in the service. We had to get back to class and our server disappeared, he then charged my card twice.
  • Megan
    MeganNovember 16, 2013
    Awesome service, awesome food. The fish taco and the al pastor were both amazing.
  • Travis S.
    Travis SwicegoodMay 18, 2013
    They carry Topo Chico. Do yourself a favor and get a bottle. It is agua de hipster en la Austin.
  • Reeya S.heart icon on user image
    Reeya ShahFebruary 9, 2015
    Come on a Saturday for the special taco - mole roasted pork
  • Lindsay P.
    Lindsay PomazalJuly 17, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Amazing ceviche tacos and they are only $2. Also the guava margarita is a must!
  • Andrea J.heart icon on user image
    Andrea JacksonOctober 30, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Delicious, inexpensive tacos! Be sure to ask about the daily special!
  • Desiree N.
    Desiree NapolitanoJanuary 26, 2011
    Ceviche tacos are phenom!!! It really all is . You MUST check this place out!!!! They will be open late night as well.
  • Zak S.heart icon on user image
    Zak SlaybackJune 19, 2016
    Great tacos and the margaritas are cheap and tasty!
  • jmmheart icon on user image
    jmmDecember 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Beer slushies!!! Love them. On the menu they are called the Black & Green Margarita, but, whatever…
  • Kieran K.heart icon on user image
    Kieran KlaassenOctober 7, 2018
    Great food! Come for happy hour until 6
  • Saad S.heart icon on user image
    Saad SiddiquiAugust 14, 2014
    Best guac I've had in a while!
  • Jorge C.
    Jorge CestouMay 1, 2012
    Best tacos in town. Try their arabe taco on pita bread. Delicioso!
  • All over T.
    All over The worldJune 12, 2012
    The pork taco is really good an the house margaritas aren't bad ;)
  • Martin C.heart icon on user image
    Martin CuellarJune 8, 2017
    The guacamole comes from bag avocados and does not taste very fresh
  • Todd S.
    Todd S.August 18, 2013
    The queso fundido (with potatoes) is a must!
  • Kelly K.
    Kelly KniewelJuly 19, 2011
    Start w/a black & green marg. Next, the trifecta of ceviche, tinga & conchinita tacos. Wash down with a grapefruit margarita. Perfection.
  • Melissa P.
    Melissa PickensJanuary 30, 2015
    Went there for lunch. Fish n shrimp tacos were amazing
  • Jeff B.
    Jeff BeckAugust 26, 2014
    What isn't good here? Tacos and great margaritas
  • Bethany L.
    Bethany LangApril 30, 2011
    Cochinita and carnitas tacos are amazing, as are the elotes. And very reasonable prices!
  • Saad S.heart icon on user image
    Saad SiddiquiAugust 17, 2014
    Amazing guac and good drink choices!
  • Mohammad Reza K.heart icon on user image
    Mohammad Reza KazemiDecember 15, 2016
    Not tge best taco i had in chicago
  • Tiffany S.
    Tiffany StroudMay 31, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the ceviche taco and really all the food here. Obsessed.
  • Brace C.
    Brace ClementJanuary 15, 2013
    Ask for the Casa Azulejo Tequila. You will not regret it!
  • Kari
    KariOctober 5, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Their cochinita tacos are finger-licking good
  • Nadya G.
    Nadya GarciaOctober 30, 2011
    The Queso Fundido is to die for - not for those on a diet!
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