Taqueria El Asadero
Mexican restaurant · North Center
2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Highlights
At this cozy cash-only gem, feast on delicious tacos, burritos, and fresh homemade chips while soaking up a laid-back, hole-in-the-wall vibe.
At this cozy cash-only gem, feast on delicious tacos, burritos, and fresh homemade chips while soaking up a laid-back, hole-in-the-wall vibe.
"El Asadero is a cash-only, no-frills establishment with a dedicated following. Low on cliché but big on consistent quality, this time-tested haunt draws a crowd that spans cities and state lines, all yearning for its headliner — grilled-to-order steak tacos. Their freshly fried chips and guacamole are not to be missed, and their salsas are on point. The menu also features tortas, tamales and burritos." - Brenda Storch, Serena Maria Daniels
"We’re not sure what witchcraft is involved in making the crispy, perfectly seasoned carne asada at Taqueria El Asadero in Ravenswood. But we applaud it because this place makes our favorite carne asada tacos in the whole city. The tacos are so flavorful they need nothing added to them (though they do come topped with a little onion and cilantro). The simple, delicious tacos are worth an extra trip to the ATM to hit up this cash-only spot." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Taqueria El Asadero is a counter-service, cash-only spot that has some of our favorite carne asada tacos in Chicago. There are a few tables here, but during the summer this place gets crowded with kids. So if you like tacos (but hate sweaty little leaguers) you might want to plan on getting your order to go." - josh barnett, sam faye, adrian kane
"There’s a reason this neighborhood Mexican joint continues to draw praise. The flavor-packed menu features classic tacos like al pastor and lengua, as well as traditional staples like burritos, quesadillas, and tortas. With tacos priced at $3.25 and the most expensive menu options hovering around $12 before add-ons, it’s easy to chow down here." - Brandon Summers-Miller
"Taqueria El Asadaro in Ravenswood serves some of the best Mexican in Chicago. This is a cash-only, no-frills spot that’s perfect for lunch. The burritos and tortas are done exceptionally well, but our favorite thing here is the carne asada tacos. They’re perfectly seared, served with onion and cilantro, and exactly what you wish every meal that costs $2.50 tasted like. photo credit: Nate Watters" - Adrian Kane
