La Lagartija Taqueria — Restaurant in West Chicago Township

Authentic. If I could sum up my review in one word, that would be it. This place serves up really authentic Mexican fare at a fairly reasonable price. I had the tacos and they tasted great. A mouthful of flavor with every bite. It was crunchy, full of tasty spices coupled with a soft tortilla that was nice and warm. I also got to try their various salsas and it was really nice. Ranging from mild, to spicy, to sweet, it was a delight to eat just with some warm tortillas.

There were many Mexicans who were patronising this place, which is always a good sign when it's native people choose to come.

My only gripe would be the slow service. Maybe I went at an unusual time, not quite lunch and not quite dinner. So for the entire place, there was only one server. Needless to say, it took a while to get her attention.

Other than that, a nice little place for some authentic Mexican fare, especially if you're heading to a bulls or hawks game at the United Centre after, it's a...

After moving away from the delicious Mexican offerings off of the Montrose brownline stop I had no idea where to turn to in the West Loop area. My husband and I ordered delivery from here on a Saturday evening, and the food arrived promptly and everything was fresh. We ordered the chips and guacamole to start with, and the chips were tasty but the guacamole could have been a little more flavorful. We also ordered a steak quesadilla which was small, but great for two people to split as an appetizer. There was a nice ratio of cheese to steak. Lastly, we each had an al pastor burrito which was a generous portion. The meat had a nice char to it, and there were bits of freshly sliced tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado. I'm excited to try more tasty options...

We ordered online through the restaurant website (hours before the restaurant closed). 45 minutes past the expected delivery time I call the restaurant and they say the order is on its way and it should be there in 5 min (I live 0.5 miles from restaurant). Another 15 minutes pass and I call the restaurant - no answer. I call again and after several rings get an answer from a different person who says ”we’re not open.” I explain the situation (it’s 8p on a Friday) who says they can see my order but for “some reason” it wasn’t done and end of conversation. After quite a bit of discussion, they offer to refund me- but this was not offered off the bat. If you’d like to play a prank on someone- tell them to order here. Will certainly not...