Birrieria Patinos Ocotlan — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

I recently visited this restaurant and while the food was absolutely delicious, the service left a lot to be desired. Firstly, the restaurant is quite small and can get quite crowded which makes it difficult to move around. I also found myself feeling cramped and uncomfortable while waiting for my food.

The take out option was also quite unorganized and it was frustrating to wait for a long time only to have my order overlooked. I had to remind them several times about my order and still had to wait for a long time to get it.

However, I have to say that the food tasted amazing! The flavors were bold and exciting, and I could tell that a lot of care went into the preparation. I would definitely recommend this place based on the food alone.

Overall, while the service experience was not great, I would still give this place five stars for the taste of the food. Just be prepared for a small, crowded restaurant and a potential wait for your takeout order...

WARNING: Staff are mainly Spanish speakers and so my SO had to be the translator while I nodded politely.

Amazing birrias and lengua tacos (if I had to choose between the two, the birrias was better). Dipped with an equally amazing consomé that were spiced with dry chili peppers, this was an amazing restaurant that I would love to come back to.

Service was immaculate and we were tended to quite often, the waitress was very nice and it was an overall grand ole time eating great Mexican food.

The atmosphere is quite cute, nothing unique but it has the charm of a mom-pop, local business that has been a part of the neighborhood for a long time.

Also dirt cheap compared to the ‘trendier’ taco joints around Chicago. Would definitely come again (with a Spanish speaker or after I take some more...

Don’t judge this place by it’s look on the outside or inside the food speaks for itself when you dine here . Be aware do the food is expensive but it’s worth it This place is a must if you’re passing by and don’t have anywhere else to eat , for starters bring cash only at the time being of this written they don’t accept any other forms of money except cash . Secondly The menu is mostly tacos 🌮 and the standard order is [ Tacos de birria ] if you happen to order this ask for the tacos to be [ puro masísa ] which is only the meat 🥩 of the taco and as a picky eater I can stand by this and say that this specific order is good if you are one or just don’t know what else to order if you happen to be a tourist . But overall this is a amazing place to come by and eat authentic Mexican food with friends...