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EL TRAGON TAQUERIA
EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is one of the best mexican restaurants in Chicago for tacos, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.
El Tragón Taqueria operates out of a tiny space tucked behind a gas station on North Halsted — and that framing tells you everything about its priorities.
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Rating (Google) 9.4
706 reviews
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9.4
Rating
Based on 706 reviews
Best used for
Tacos and casual night
Price and pace
Good value
Neighborhood
Chicago · 1234 N Halsted St UNIT C Mobil, Gas Station Plaza, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
Price
Good value
Google rating
9.4 from 706 reviews
Phone
(312) 374-1458
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What to order
Signature dishes at EL TRAGON TAQUERIA
Asada Taco
Al Pastor Taco
Chilaquiles
Birria (in consomé)
Why go
What makes EL TRAGON TAQUERIA worth the move
EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a mexican option you can trust. Asada Taco and Al Pastor Taco also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 706 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
9.4 from 706 Google reviews
Best used for
Tacos and casual night
Style
Mexican in Chicago
Spend
Good value
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 9.4 from 706 reviews
Price point: value
Popular dishes: Asada Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Chilaquiles
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TastyPals Reviews
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0 diner reviews · reviewed by Carlos Mendez for EL TRAGON TAQUERIA
Google snapshot
9.4 from 706 reviews
TastyPals notes
Editorial review by Carlos Mendez
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Every note in this section is written by a diner who actually ate here, so we leave it empty until there's a genuine one to share.
For now, EL TRAGON TAQUERIA holds a 9.4 rating across 706 Google reviews.
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1234 N Halsted St UNIT C Mobil, Gas Station Plaza, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
- Phone
- (312) 374-1458
- Price
- value
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 9.4 (706 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Mexican
- Neighborhood
- Chicago
Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does EL TRAGON TAQUERIA serve?
EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is a Mexican restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. El Tragón Taqueria operates out of a tiny space tucked behind a gas station on North Halsted — and that framing tells you everything about its priorities.
What is EL TRAGON TAQUERIA best for?
EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is best for tacos, casual night, lunch, colorful, tacos, cheap eats. EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a mexican option you can trust. Asada Taco and Al Pastor Taco also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 706 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at EL TRAGON TAQUERIA?
EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.4 from 706 reviews
What should I order at EL TRAGON TAQUERIA?
Start with Asada Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Chilaquiles and Birria (in consomé). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is EL TRAGON TAQUERIA worth visiting?
EL TRAGON TAQUERIA holds a 9.4 Google rating from 706 reviews. EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is a clean first click in Chicago when you want a mexican option you can trust. Asada Taco and Al Pastor Taco also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 706 Google reviews.
Where is EL TRAGON TAQUERIA located?
EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is located at 1234 N Halsted St UNIT C Mobil, Gas Station Plaza, Chicago, IL 60642, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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