Tecalitlan Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60622-5512
Phone: (773) 384-4285
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Wood Street
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to Chicago; bus: 66 to Wood
- Best of Citysearch:
- Burrito 2007
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 10am-12am, Fri-Sat 10am-3am
Message from Tecalitlan Restaurant
Fresh, Authentic Mexican Food, Burritos and Salsa at Tecalitlan
- Homemade Tequila
- Open late for Mexican Food
- Family Owned and Operated
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Editorial Review for Tecalitlan Restaurant – by Citysearch Editors
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, enchiladas, chilis rellenos and flautas. Rice and beans are popular sides; other favorites on the diverse menu include beef tongue, breaded steak and cheese-stuffed peppers.
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User Reviews for Tecalitlan Restaurant
02/16/2008 Posted by medraj
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. The server did the bare minimum and was not attentive. He acted like we were taking up his time or something. He did not listen and messed up on several things. In particular, he threw away my food when I clearly said to give me a to-go box. He basically threw out half of an $11 entree plate! Then we ask him about the one (and only) dessert on the menu. He looked at us as if we're crazy for asking and told us we wanted something else. It was ashame because I liked the food. I still recommend this place and I'll continue to go, but maybe take out next time!
Pros: excellent food, nice decor in dining area
Cons: parking lot is weird, service was not the best, music kept going on/off
10/25/2007 Posted by pyt333
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 and salsa-the litmus test for mexican restaurants. The salsa was spicy but not overly hot and had an amazing flavor. It was fresh and addicting. Then came the burrito. Oh, my sweet lord! I could taste every ingredient-not just rice like most places. I can't even explain how incredible this burrito was. It was HUGE, and so good I stuffed myself, but still didn't finish it. My bill was about $8.00. Crazy cheap! A few hours later I ate the rest of the burrito-cold. Still tasted fresh. I could still taste every flavor. Even after being in the fridge for over 3 hours it wasn't soggy. Go!! Just go and experience it for yourself. It is indescribibly good. Apparently some guy drives down from Wisconson every week to buy a vat of the salsa. If I lived there I would make the trip too. This place is so good it's worth the drive.
Pros: Everything.
Cons: Nothing
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