Tacos. They are the best. They are little pockets of fun in your mouth. Everyone loves a good taco. But sadly, most places that advertise themselves as having great tacos have lackluster ones. Never fear: there are several great taco joints in Illinois. Here are 10 of the very best.
- The Blue Taco
The Blue Taco/Facebook This place is all about fusion, and we love it. Have you ever had a Caribbean jerk taco? A Cuban taco? Now you can. 79 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432.
- Antique Taco
Antique Taco/Facebook I’ve never seen a taco place with shabby chic decor, but it works. Don’t worry–these innovative tacos are anything but old fashioned. 360 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
- Taqueria Pequena
Taqueria Pequena/Facebook This little house of tacos is boasting big flavors. Get there early, because when they’re out of food, they’re out of food. 105 S Appleknocker Dr, Cobden, IL 62920.
- Milwalky Taco
Milwalky Taco/Facebook This place is quirky and fun. They have a variety of tacos, with super fresh ingredients. And tequila. 605 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048.
- Taco Madre
Taco Madre/Flickr These tacos are just incredibly excellent. Make sure to check out their chips and salsa–to die for. 2112 Baseline Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538.
- Taco Don Lunas
Taco Don Lunas/Facebook Way down in southern Illinois, there is a great place to get tacos. It is fast and fresh, and you can taste the fresh ingredients. 12 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, IL 62946.
- Tony’s Tacos
Tony’s Tacos/Facebook This place is family-owned, and the man behind the great food is a Mexican native. The prices are great, and this place is packed. 304 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761.
- Taco Amigos
Taco Amigos/Facebook It’s a small place–just three tables and bar seating. But the flavors are big, and you will love these tacos. 3300 Marshall Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938.
- Del Campo’s Tacos
Del Campo’s Tacos/Facebook You got to hit the beach for these tacos. They serve truly incredible authentic tacos, which you can wash down with some horchata. 1300 S Lynn White Dr 12st Beach Chicago, IL 60605.
- Fire It Up
Fire It Up/Facebook This place boasts locally sourced ingredients as well as fusion-style food. Get classic tacos, but even get cheeseburger tacos. 1523 N Aurora Rd #107, Naperville, IL 60563.
Want tacos and a whole lot more? Check out this list of best Mexican restaurants in Illinois.
The Blue Taco/Facebook
This place is all about fusion, and we love it. Have you ever had a Caribbean jerk taco? A Cuban taco? Now you can. 79 N Chicago St, Joliet, IL 60432.
Antique Taco/Facebook
I’ve never seen a taco place with shabby chic decor, but it works. Don’t worry–these innovative tacos are anything but old fashioned. 360 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60622.
Taqueria Pequena/Facebook
This little house of tacos is boasting big flavors. Get there early, because when they’re out of food, they’re out of food. 105 S Appleknocker Dr, Cobden, IL 62920.
Milwalky Taco/Facebook
This place is quirky and fun. They have a variety of tacos, with super fresh ingredients. And tequila. 605 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048.
Taco Madre/Flickr
These tacos are just incredibly excellent. Make sure to check out their chips and salsa–to die for. 2112 Baseline Rd, Montgomery, IL 60538.
Taco Don Lunas/Facebook
Way down in southern Illinois, there is a great place to get tacos. It is fast and fresh, and you can taste the fresh ingredients. 12 W Poplar St, Harrisburg, IL 62946.
Tony’s Tacos/Facebook
This place is family-owned, and the man behind the great food is a Mexican native. The prices are great, and this place is packed. 304 N Main St, Normal, IL 61761.
Taco Amigos/Facebook
It’s a small place–just three tables and bar seating. But the flavors are big, and you will love these tacos. 3300 Marshall Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938.
Del Campo’s Tacos/Facebook
You got to hit the beach for these tacos. They serve truly incredible authentic tacos, which you can wash down with some horchata. 1300 S Lynn White Dr 12st Beach Chicago, IL 60605.
Fire It Up/Facebook
This place boasts locally sourced ingredients as well as fusion-style food. Get classic tacos, but even get cheeseburger tacos. 1523 N Aurora Rd #107, Naperville, IL 60563.
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