Taqueria Los Laureles

The marinated steak was sooo good. Ordered it in a burrito to satisfy a very long craving lol i made the rookie mistake of cutting it in half which made it fall apart but it was worth making a big mess! I finished ¾ of it so I have a snack later when I’m missing my meal haha

Tacos were excellent! Definitely worth a visit. There isn’t a ton of room to sit at the counter but you can carry out. Very reasonably priced. We will be back — looking forward to trying one of their tortas!

Flippin Fantastic! My work decided to order here for lunch. Johnny Z was super accommodating. Here’s what we ordered.
3 steak burritos
3 steak tacos
1 chicken tacos
1 pork taco
1 veggie burrito
I’m a vegetarian, but the smell alone made me want to eat a steak taco. If you can make a veggie burrito that’s delicious, then you definitely have my attention. Next time I want to try the cactus! One of the people who ordered the steak burrito said that they were only going to eat half because it was a lot of food, but it was so good he couldn’t set it down. The burrito was gone before he knew it. The other person who ordered the pork said he wished he got all pork because it was the best he had ever had. Great place!!! We got menus so we can go back again and try something new. You’d be crazy not to try this place!

I had been to this awesome little grocery a few times in the past to get unique items for my dubious attempts at Mexican cookery. Now this is my new go-​to place for when I need my taco fix. Didn’t know they had opened the taqueria in the back until today. Glad I checked it out. Everything was quite good. Much better than anything else available in the area. Got barbacoa and carnitas tacos, carne asada burrito, and some pozole. Had the burrito and a carnitas taco for lunch, reheated the other tacos and pozole for dinner. All of it was excellent and a terrific value. I will definitely be back soon to check out the rest of the menu.

By far the best Mexican food EVER. All prepared right in front of you. Definitely a must try!!!

Had 2 chicken tacos was good and marinated beef taco was better. Comes on corn taco. My wife had marinated pork 2 tacos good also. Setting is just stools, nothing special, people are friendly price is right.

Food is outstanding, love the chicken tacos. The meat was very flavorful and tender. This is no sit down place although they have some counter space to sit but only a few chairs. It isn’t anything fancy décor-​wise but for fresh delicious to-​go food it is perfect.

The Asada Burrito is amazing! Also tried the Chile Relleno Taco which was very good.

This is the only place around the area that has authentic mexican homemade food! Their prices are very reasonable for the huge portions they serve. If you have not yet you must try their fresh waters horchata and tamarind they’re amazing!

The best mexican I’ve had so far!
The «restaurant» is located all the way in the back of the teeny tiny grocery store. From the looks of the place, the food doesn’t look that great but based on the reviews, I had to check it out. There are no tables and barely any places to sit.
I have been here twice now and have ordered the chicken gordita and taco. The food is so amazing here! The prices were pretty standard as well. If it were healthier, i would come here all day everyday. They cook everything fresh and right before your very eyeeess. woooo!
Lunch time can get very crowded so expect a long wait. They take credit too!

You’re gonna love the comfortable atmosphere here. The establishment operates as a storefront for Hispanic products and within it lies a humble sit-​in counter. The counter sells tacos and burritos with exceptional recipes.

Very good authentic Mexican tacos, gorditas, burritos and such. Best for meat lovers. Generous portions and nice service. The food is served up at a bar at the back of the grocery store. Good price, great tacos. Start with steak!

Best Mexican restaurant. Everything on the menu is delicious and not pricey. Not much room to sit so carry out is the best option

This location has some of the best steak tacos I’ve ever eaten. Whether you’re in the suburbs or in the city of Chicago I definitely recommend giving this location a shot. Real authentic Mexican food with such an amazing flavor to their meats. The marinade that they use for their meat is excellent. The owner & employees there make you feel right at home & add to the experience there that will leave you desiring to come back not just for the food.

Ok. The place is in the back of a grocery store. There is only counter seats — 7 of them, the place is not über clean BUT it is ridiculously delicious. This is a gem, it won’t last long in this form, meaning it will likely become a full blown restaurant at some point. Take advantage of this place while it lasts.
I had a chicken burrito, one friend had barbacoa, another had chile relleno tacos, ALL of it rocked! I will be back soon.

The BEST quality tacos in the burbs. The lengua (tongue) melts in your mouth. The carne asada (marinated skirt steak) is cooked to perfection and always made to order. The green sauce has the perfect amount of flavor and spices. This is a hole in the wall (back of a grocery store), but the love and passion oozes from the Zavala family that owns the shop. They care about their customers and providing excellent service. You won’t be disappointed.

Great food and value, but terrible service. I Unilocaled this and looked like it was good and cheap. Went in and ordered from a cashier that looked and acted like she did not want to be there. I tried using a «check in special», but the lady said it was outdated and the special was more. Paid and waited for me food expecting the worst. It was awkward waiting for my food standing there with someone that did not want to be there.
When I got back to the office. I found the Pastor taco was good and very generous portion. I then had the chicken and it was ever better with green peppers I had not expected. I then followed it up with an excellent carnitas taco. The salsas and lime were a nice touch. I have a big appetite and could not finish these.
Next time I will order a chicken and carnitas taco and kill time looking at the groceries instead of hanging around the the restaurant.

This is one of my favorite mexican foods i frequent, and i am originally from Mexico. The food taste is as close as it can get as Mexican food. The prices are very affordable compared to the competition too.
I recoomend the most the tacos and burritos. The Tacos are just amazing. I recommend, the asada, carnitas and barbacoa tacos, to be truly mexican add lemon and salsa to each. They are just mouth watering at every step. The tortas (sandwiches) are excellent too and the most fulfilling meals are the burritos.
Dont forget to try horchata drink or sangria soda.

I don’t think it could get much more Mexican than this place. The chicken burrito was excellent… and I’m from New Zealand so I know burritos. The location itself is worth the visit. Great meal and I’ll be back.

Great little place. Let me be honest, I’m always just a tiny bit skeptical when I try and find a Mexican restaurant or taqueria like this place and don’t see any reviews by any Spanish Unilocalers! Lol all in good fun though. But I always have to think how authentic because a place like El Sombrero that I reviewed is the furtherest thing away from Mexican food. It’s kinda like that hot sauce from New York city!
Moving on from my side comments and history trying to find gems in the suburbs… this is definitely an authentic Mexican taqueria (meaning what’s served is likely limited to tacos, tortas and burritos and of course rice and beans). It’s a small little grocery store that reminds me of a few of those little shops on the south side I grew up in. On the back corner is their restaurant.
The price is pretty cheap, especially for the portions you get. The food is not the bet but it is pretty darn good. Very tasty and filling. Their carne asada is okay but I like the Milanesa (breaded steak). Try this place out, it doesn’t disappoint.
And the do take credit card.