Taqueria Los Juanes 2 — Restaurant in Elk Grove Township

Was in the area to visit Mikerphone Brewing and needed some dinner. This is just a few blocks away and has good ratings so we thought we'd give it a shot. Got 12 tacos: 6 Al Pastor, 2 chicharrón, 2 carnitas, 2 birria. The Al Pastor was good but a tad sweet and bigger "chunks" of meat as opposed to being a bit more "shaved". Chicharrón was great and the only criticism I can give is that they could use a bit more meat. The carnitas are f'n fire! Some of the best carnitas I've had other than my own, honestly. I would buy it by the pound if they sold it. The birria was fantastic and I was mindblown that they actually use goat instead of beef. That's something you don't see these days. We will absolutely be back to try more from the menu and I highly recommend this place to anyone...

After trying the first location it was only right to try location 2 as well. The steak and pork tacos I recently tried were a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and seasoned to perfection, offering a juicy and savory experience. The pork, on the other hand, had a wonderful smoky flavor with a hint of spiciness that added a delightful kick. Both meats were complemented by fresh, crisp onion and cilantro and fresh lime, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. The warm, soft tortillas held everything together beautifully. Overall, these tacos were a mouthwatering treat that I would eagerly savor again. Tuesday are Happy Taco Tuesday...

The server was the nicest woman, that is my main memory of this restaurant that I will carry with me. The tacos were all good with nice portions of meat, and the salsas provided were a tasty complement. Not too spicy but that might be a good thing for some people. I’m not always met with complimentary chips and salsa so that was nice as well. The tamale I ordered was fresh and had great masa but there wasn’t a lot of pork filling. I would recommend this place if you’re looking for Mexican food...