Owned and operated by the Garcia family since 1973. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine and mouth watering 3G Margaritas! Tecalitlan has a very vast selection of Mexican dishes, and serves some of the best Fajitas and Burritos in the entire Chicago area!
Reviews for Tecalitlan Restaurant
Tecalitlan Restaurant received an average rating of 4.17 out of 5 stars from 18 reviews.
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by Shimon on 7/2/2021
This lively hacienda proffers familiar fare, and usually it's done right. While we stand by the fact that there are better Mexican restaurants in the city, the tacos are good---the al pastor especially---and the margaritas well beyond… Read Full Editorial
My Review by stephanies1075180402 via Citysearch on 11/2/2012
I should've read the comment left by simpleman008 before I even went there! Completly agree with being overpriced and econo sized. Customer service is bad, they have a minimum charge for credit cards which is against their merchant…
I Absolutely Love this Restaurant by AMuniz via Citysearch on 3/7/2010
I have been coming to this restaurant since I was at least 7 years old. Our family would eat here after church every other Sunday and frequently throughout the year whenever we get a craving for some. This restaurant has not changed…
Premium Priced, Econo Size! by Simpleman008 via Citysearch on 9/23/2009
It seems that in these tough economic time, even the succesful businesses are cutting down. $8 for a burrito the size of a flauta is just not a good deal for your buck. I would recommend La Pasadita, which is only a few minutes away. For…
good service, atmosphere and the BEST al pastor by chicagomunoz via Citysearch on 2/8/2009
My husband and I live in Pilsen and eat a lot of Mexican food. We love tacos. We wanted to take his mom and our 18 month old to a restaurant for dinner and picked Tecalitlan. We loved the bustling room on a Sunday night. Big family…
Everyone Left Sick by tommyhearts via Citysearch on 11/27/2008
The food here is horrible. The rice was bland, the guacamole was of hersey squirt consistency, the pico de gallo was nasty, the steak was overcooked, and the service was horrible. I will never go here again. Everyone at our table got sick;…
Better food at Cemitas by peanuttyxxx via Citysearch on 10/19/2008
I've eaten here a ton, and it's good. But a better bet is Cemitas Puebla in Humboldt Park\r
"I blog for Diners Drive ins and Dives, and figured I'd check out Cemita Puebla myself. It was the best Mexican food I've ever had. Even better…
Excellent Food by lpg1170 via Citysearch on 6/3/2008
I write this strictly about the food. It was excellent. I love mexican food and I must say this is the best I have had. I would totally recommend this restaurant. I can't wait to bring more friends to it, i plan to go back very soon. …
Great food, but a little negligent by medraj via Citysearch on 2/16/2008
The food was excellent with a good amount of flavors and texture. I'm from LA, so I know decent Mexican food and this one is up to par. Good amount of vegetarian choices. I gave 4/5 instead of 5/5 stars because the service was peculiar.…
delicioso carne asada! by jojojovich via Menuism on 11/19/2007
While the food's not super-gourmet here, my pal and I can bank on its carne asada. Especially delightful...
Amazing! by pyt333 via Citysearch on 10/25/2007
I moved for southern california-land of awesome, cheap mexican food. I love mexican and was a bit discouraged because I couldn't find anything decent here. Then I happened upon Tecalitlan and fell in love. I sat down and was given chips…
An Excellent Traditional Mexican Dish and Atmosphere by irisfitz via Citysearch on 6/26/2007
This place is excellent in making it's best and has authentic dishes at a reasonable price. I've been dining for over 20 years, my family growing up always picked this place for Mexican dishes. I just recently visited myself although it's…
BEST MEXICAN FOOD EVER! by jstone55 via Citysearch on 4/6/2007
HOLY FRIJOLES, MAN DO I LOVE THIS PLACE!! TECALITLAN IS THE PLACE TO BE WHEN IT COMES TO MEXICAN. GREAT PLACE FOR MARGARITAS AND CHICKEN TAMALES!! THE CHORIZO TACOS ARE KILLER TOO!! MAKES A GREAT STOP BEFORE OR AFTER A BULLS GAME OR A…
Best Margaritas and Enchiladas in Chi-Town!! by kg17 via Citysearch on 2/1/2007
I Love, love, love Tecalitlan or Teca as my friends and I like to call it! It is so yummy and it will not break the budget! We go there all the time after work or after a night out on the town since they stay open late on the weekends. It…
Best Burritos and Tostadas in Chicago by mrjustice via Citysearch on 1/6/2007
Tecalitlan has always been one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Mainly come for the basic cheap Mexican food -- e.g. Giant Burritos (especially the Avocodo Burrito - they use like a whole avacodo); and the Steak Tostadas. Any of the…
Best Vegetarian Burrito in Chicago by Chetan P. via Judy's Book on 8/15/2005
I know a lot of restaurants try to claim this title, but this is the best. The burrito is about 8-9 inches long and THICK. It has the perfect balance of beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, rice, avocado and cheese. It is a meal onto itself.…
Low-Key, Good Food by S D via Insider Pages on 7/18/2005
Tecalitlan has two restaurants. This restaurant, located just off the northwest corner of Chicago Ave. and Wood St. provides a more informal setting than Tecalitlan's sister restuarant Hacienda Tecalitlan.
The chips and salsa are…
Many Years Ago ( This was a good place ) by carnivore63 via Citysearch on 7/16/2005
During the early 1980's this was the best kept secret on Chicago Ave.. Then the burrito's were huge now you actually have to buy 2 to equal the massive ones they used to make .. Also the food seems more fast paced and greasy .. I guess…
The absolutely, positively best Burrito!! by kookie_kelly via Citysearch on 5/10/2005
Try a steak burrito and you'll never order anything else! All you can eat tortilla chips and a just right salsa! Have been coming here weekly for years...quit trying to find a better burrito a long time ago...Good service to boot!
Great value! by dkfs via Citysearch on 3/23/2005
This food is fantasic. And the drinks are even better. The prices can't be beat. The burritos are huge and the flaming cheese is the best I have had. make sure to check out the mural on the ceiling- only adds to the grat atmosphere. …
Casual Mexican favorite serves up a diverse menu of standards in the bustling Ukrainian Village neighborhood. by Contributor via Citysearch on 9/8/2004
In Short
This relaxed spot buzzes with takeout customers and regulars from the 'hood, all making the pilgrimage here for the legendary burritos stuffed with chorizo, steak or chicken. Other options include tacos, tostadas,…
