Chavas Tacos

Chavas was my families favorite taco place.
Unfortunately they have closed.
I’ll make the drive to the original restaurant on Grand Ave.

I ordered the steak guesadilla and added guac. It was horrible!
Steak had gristle and the guac had a funny taste and color was brown. Spit it out and left.
Never again!

Too much grizzle on the meat. My number one pet peeve when it comes to carne asada tacos. I like a well grilled meat and zero grizzle. The salsa verde and salsa roja were so watery. I can’t believe that they would serve salsa that watery. Rice was ok. I was excited about trying the chile rellenos next time I stopped by but I don’t think I will return. Still in search of a great taco in Galewood.

Great guacamole but chips tasted like they came out of the bag which was a very disappointment but the flavor of the guacamole made up for it. Not to salty nor not too much lemon taste. Price seem fair for tacos based on menu. Will definitely try them for main dishes.

The nachos are a sight to behold, and a wonder to eat.

Awesome food at a reasonable price. Chavas’ is not place you go for great atmosphere, but this clean, functional restaurant serves up great food. Mexican food is a lot like Italian food, not really one style, but a collection of different regional styles. This is why there can be so much debate about whether a dish is prepared «authentically.» This little place serves food that tastes more like my grandmother’s Mexican cooking than anywhere I’ve ever come across. My grandmother was from the northern Mexican state of Sonora, and I believe the food here is Sonoran, or Chihuahuan (yes the little dogs are named after a state in Mexico). It’s all good, but I would suggest at least once you try the chorizo burrito (spicy hot Mexican sausage) and the refried beans are incredible.

It took me longer to eat here than it should have because I completely stereotyped the place before ever having the food.
It’s 1) in a strip mall beside a Kinkos 2) contains a menu/​dish item in its name (see all terrible Chinese places) 3) has effectively no décor/​identity in the restaurant — just white walls. Not exactly my hit list for great mexican food. I’ve usually had better luck going to random all-​Spanish signage places in Hispanic neighborhoods.
But, by far the best authentic style tacos I’ve had in the city. No flair, just terrific ingredients and flavors. I’ll crave this place if I go too long without it. Get the carne asada.

They have the best chiles rellenos. Their rice is awesome (not greasy or salty. nor does it taste like ricearoni). Worth EVERY penny. The steak tacos… OMG YES. Must try their tamales (not dense and dry like others I’ve had). Friendly, patient staff… Nice, clean, welcoming interior. All around awesome.

Stumbled upon this place by accident after being messed around by Avis in Sears.
Good flavorful al pastor tacos! Steak and chicken are good too. Ask for it traditional (onion and cilantro) best way to have it. Those sauces are good too. Thought it was a little thin but was actually a very good accompaniment, especially the green. Red was too hot for me but hubby loved it.

This is the best Mexican food in the whole chicago area. Everything is amazing I lived in southern Texas and I have never been able to find Mexican food that even compares to it but these guys here do. The prices are fair and service is fast. Every one is friendly as well if u don’t try this place out your crazy

This place is great! We go here about once a week and I really enjoy their chorizo sopes and my husband always gets the steak nachos. I also cannot leave here without a Horchata-it’s great! I do wish their steak had more seasoning which is my only complaint. It’s a great, local, affordable quick place to get Mexican. The staff is very friendly (and you always see the same few people which makes it nice). I like to call ahead and orders are usually always ready within 15 minutes but they are very quick if you just go in.

I find myself always comparing steak tacos from other restaurants to Chavas Tacos, and yet this is still my top place for steak tacos so far.
The owners are friendly and bring out your food quickly. I’ve never had an issue with service here.
I always order three Carne Asada (steak) tacos with lettuce, tomato and cilantro that comes on corn tortillas. It’s a steal at $ 1.99 each. I think what makes the tacos so delicious is their salsa (my favorite is the green one). My mouth is watering just thinking about the tacos.
This is definitely a must-​go place. I highly recommend it.

I love this place! Not only is it good but its cheap. Cheap is always good, go here almost every week or so. (Boss loves the food)
I also love the service! :)

These positive reviews must be from a previous owner. I just stopped at this place and it sucks. Flat out sucks. I love Mexican food, and like to try new taco places, but I picked up tacos on the way home from work and couldn’t finish them.
Not entirely sure what animals these were before they ended up on the grill at this place — but it was neither pig nor cow.
Steak tacos were rubbery and chewy and had this taste I am unable to describe. Pork tacos had potential… The spices were pretty good, but again the meat was questionable as hell.
Combined with the genius manning the register that got my order wrong, then overcharged me… I would give this place one hell of a thumbs down.

I tried this place out a while back and was pleasantly surprised. The place is located in the strip mall between GameStop and WingStop so you can’t have real high hopes. It kind of reminds me of a cross between Five Guys, with a twist of hole in the wall décor.
Needless to say, I’ve come here several times now. They give pretty big portions with a low price.
Recommendation: Homemade guacamole. Although, fair warning, sometimes it comes straight out of the fridge and can be super cold!

I ate here again. I had a al pastor burrito, and it was just fantastic! It this was closer to my house I would eat here all the time.

A carne asada burrito and medium soda — $ 8.15. Neither expensive or cheap. It could have had a little more meat on it, but overall, it tasted really good.
The downside though is that they gave me cheap plastic silverware when I dined at the store, so cutting the burrito up got kind of messy. I opted to eat the other half with my hands only, that got kind of messy too as I had added some of their sauce (which squirts all over the place if full) and the sauce oozed a bit.
I’d go back — it was pretty good, but I’m sure there are better not too far away.

Portions are huge and it’s inexpensive so that’s good. I think we ordered enough food for four people though.
The food that we had was not that good at all. I had a steak burrito and the steak had no seasoning whatsoever, there was way too much sour cream and it overall just wasnt good. The beef nachos were about the same. I didnt enjoy the guacamole at all, it almost tasted like they used bad avacados.
My husband wants to try breakfast here, but other than that I will not be back for the other menu items.

I stopped in to Chavas Tacos for a quick takeout dinner. The chicken burrito dinner included rice and re fried beans. The burrito was good but certainly not the best I have had.
Overall a solid quick service Mexican establishment with plenty of choices.

For the love of God, add some water to the chicken or something)! it’s been dry for two years!
Last chance Chavas, this is where I get off. Too many places around for mediocre Mexican.