Taqueria El Asadero in Chicago

Steak tacos are better than any others in the city

This place is tiny, but BIG on flavor! Best to order by phone and then carry out.

Already was Friday and the credit card system don’t working, then I went today, I didn't have very high expectations. I give 1 star for the quality of the tacos I tried the pastor and chicken, my brother ate roast meat said they were good. First time he's given the pastor a total disappointment. Don't go in the restaurant, just look out the window.

Steak taco meat was tough and it didn't taste authentic Mexican.

Tender, char-grilled beef seasoned to perfection. They even obliged my request to put the veggies for my burritos on the side...which I do to prevent wilting on the long trip home. Love this place.

Omg the steak tacos. Or anything with steak. So fresh. It's really busy in there so they're constantly making the steak on the grill. The smells are amazing so the wait is excruciating, but it's worth it.

Tasty, authentic food! Stuff is very friendly. Only thing that I don’t like is their rice water, should work on quality. Rest of everything is nice

If it was good enough for Anthony Bourdain... Al Pastor and Lengua tacos are ON POINT

Cebolla and cilantro steak tacos. Probably the best I've ever had.

Ordered food and the guy was not rude but not friendly at all, fine.Noticed this lady without mask for more than 5 min while she is touching/packing the chips then she coughed on her shoulder -“still fine...”She touched her phone... now THAT WAS ENOUGH.I told her right away her big mistake and canceled my order.This is not a time for this kind of behavior, if you are not allowed to respect the rules and sanitation protocols just don’t work and stay home.

Fantastic taco establishment! No frills, cash bills. Simple, straight up, fresh. What's not to love?

I don't know how these guys make their tacos. They always come seem and taste fresh. I guess with the crowd they get, food rotates quickly. Their tortillas playa part in the taco making. This guys know where to get the good stuff

The al-pastor tacos here are hands down the best in the Lincoln Square area. It’s cash only so be prepared for that!

Very good tacos and 🌯. Cash only 😏

So good! Large portions and terrific Authentic flavor. El Pastor is worth it!Tortas are outstanding! Avocados so deliciously buttery, and ripe. Their salsa on point! Love the Verde! Got to hit it hard.

Steak burrito was honestly one of the best I've ever had. Chips and salsa are also solid. I found the chicken in a chicken taco to be tasteless.

This place is outstanding! First and foremost, the chips are freaking wonderful! Thick and perfectly crunchy. I had a large order of guacamole and it was a very good portion size and was delicious. I also had the pollo, chorizo, carne asada, al pastor, and barbacoa tacos. I enjoyed all of them, but next time I will get only the barbacoa as I felt it was head and shoulders above the rest. Maybe followed by the al pastor and carne asada. I would put the chicken as most boring, even though I did still enjoy them. You have a clear recommendation from me, but I don't think you can go wrong! This is an awesome little taco joint!

Always have had a good experience with the employees! Love the tacos and the service. You'll see me there once every other taco tuesday :p

Best tacos in north center!!! They never fail us. Lately, me and wife get burritos and smash in one sitting. Best life ever. Cash only. So bring some or use the Atm. Street parking usually ample.

Always a great place to stop in for carne asdsa. Be sure bring cash only and the wait for your order is worthwhile.

Mario & I just had Supper there tonight!😋😋💕👍👍.. I love they're Fajita Plate & also the Enormous Shrimp Cocktail. Excellent Dinner😋😋💕😍. Eat there when I can. We Love it There. Great Food ! Good Sized Portions! Very Reasonable Priced. You Will not go away Hungry!!💕💕😍👍👍😋😋😋🍺🍺

I've eaten all around the Southside and Northside. This place has the best carne asada tacos.that I've ever had. CASH ONLY. Bonus: this area is great for Pokemon Go :)

The review from Yori Lolu is one that i wish i had seen before getting food from here, they are absolutely correct. We are relying on this people to do their job and wear their mask TO PROTECT US. That shouldn't be tolerated, if she can't wear the mask for a medical reason, she shouldn't be working in a restaurant. The burros where good.

Heard a lot of hype about the burritos here so had to try for myself. It was a let down. They were insanely salty. I used green sauce and guac to try and mask it but the salt was still overwhelming. 3 stars only cause the tacos was amazing and it’s fairly priced . I really hope this was just a bad batch and it’s not always this salty cause that was unbearable.

Staff is always amazing. Portions are huge and food is always fresh and tasty. This is my go-to taco stop! The horchata is great and my son loves the rice and beans. I drive from Rogers Park to eat here!

The best tacos and burritos in Chicago. Cash only.

Been going here for years . They raised prices and the food got worse. The food always made up for the lack of customer service and long waits it does no longer. It also an only cash place. I understand raising the prices but don’t lower the quality of your food .

Fast, perfect on each order and authentic. Few tables, but much more takeout trade. Service is fast and professional and open late. The highest compliment -police officers dine there.

Best Carne Asada on the north side. This is legendary stuff, if you haven't gone ...GO!

Great steak tacos and burritos

Classic and delicious taco joint. Cash only but worth it.

Relatively inexpensive steak tacos, efficient service and usually there's a long line waiting on the weekend.When you're there be sure and say hello to the friendly owner Vivian (usually at the cash register) and put a little something in the tip jar.

Four stars because I felt the price was a bit high for what you get and it's cash only, which is annoying. Food was delicious and the location is convenient. The space is quaint and there is free parking close by. Overall, a solid entry in the Mexican food scene.

Best Mexican food I have had in a long time.

Just as good as ever. Great flavor of the steak. Super fresh pico de gallo. The tortilla chips... unparalleled! This is a must go if you are a taco lover.

Delicious food. One of my favorite taquerias. If you eat in they give you some chips and salsa to munch on while you wait!

😍🌯🥙🌮🥑🍈😁 wow. Fav! Omg.

I love simple places that quietly pump out amazing classics. This is exactly that. Not flashy. Straight forward street TACOS!!!!

I just got Asadero and I’m sad to say that it’s lost all the quality it had for years. I’ve rated them 5 stars in the past because of the quantity of meat, ingredients and delicious flavor their burritos had. Today it was bland, the burrito was thin and the price hiked up to $9-$10 (price hike before COVID19). I’ve been going there for years and drove 30+ min to get there today but I’m very disappointed. I hope they go back to their old recipe and give more quantity and quality.

Best steak tacos on the Northside of Chicago!

My friend took me here(we're both in the food service industry) and I'm always a bit skeptical of taquerias cause there's so many of them it's hard to find a good one. Anyway, this place is your typical "hole in the wall" place. No nonsense seating, counter service, tiny kitchen and laid back staff. The food was pretty on point, I'm a huge fan of Al Pastor and its really hard to find a place that does it good. This place is one of them.

I called an hour before they closed and their phone was busy. I showed them this picture and they kept saying "you didn't call" how didn't I? There's no way I can lie, the evidence is there. What poor service. I got there at 9:49 and their last order is at 9:45 I asked them if they could take my order because I tried calling and they refuse. I called MANY times not just once.

Their carne asada tacos and tortas are the best in town! The carne asada is always fresh and always cooked just the way I like it oh and their tortilla chips are freshly cooked and perfectly salted. I love their red hot sauce. I highly recommend this place. They only take cash. ATM inside.

Had the steak buritto. It's $9 and comes with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro. Cheese extra $1. Sour cream extra $1. Avocado extra $1.50. Beans extra 30 cents. The extras get expensive. Could easily make a $14 burrito with tax. They do grill the meat and it is very good. Red salsa is very good and the chips are nice and light and crispy. Would like to see a black bean option instead of refried beans.

Steak burrito, very good. Refried beans a bit soupy. Chicken tacos just barely up to par.

My favorite place food is so good. ❤️

Great steak tacos. No frills, if you want fancy keep going. You want flavor thsts worth the stop. Go on in. Tacos are a dime a dozen. Ones who you lick your fingers after and order again are not. These are worth it

Priced well and the food is good. Not always consistent though. Have been a few times. It's always been fine but today the Al pastor tacos were so amazing. Previously, they were just good. They are cash only, so make sure to find an ATM before going. They do have an ATM inside but wasn't working during one of my visits

Very good food, tasty tamales, CASH ONLY,. Counter service with friendly staff. The burrito was good, but nothing like any I'd had before. It doesn't come wrapped so if you try to pick it up, it is difficult to hold together, also no beans or rice, just meat with lettuce, tomato, onion. Quesadilla was tasty, made with smaller tortilla than expected, arrived looking like 2 small tacos, again different than expected but very good. 2 table sauces we're yummy, red one especially hot, be warned, and love it

Love place. Super authentic and tasty. Killer burritos and nachos. Great salsas!