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El Solazo

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
West Elsdon, Chicago
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    Alison
    "Delicious tacos in a place with an upscale-feel."(11 Tips)
    Jonathan C.
    "Great ceviche amazing micheladas and its byob."(2 Tips)
    Eduardo A.
    "The tortas el solazo de asada and carnitas are the best!!!"(2 Tips)
    Chevon M.
    "Great steak tacos!! Good service too."(2 Tips)
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  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsOctober 2, 2013
    I can forgive them for not including the traditional pickled red onions because they nail the balance of achiote and pork in the recipe. The spice level is just right.
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    AlisonDecember 18, 2022
    Delicious tacos in a place with an upscale-feel. Would not have expected such a nice place looking at it from the outside. Highly recommend!
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    Heather FolsomFebruary 22, 2016
    Again, the guacamole is amazing. The fish tacos are incredibly flavorful with some serious kick. This place was featured on Chicago's Best for good reason!
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    Christian GutierrezFebruary 14, 2015
    Great music, I like the decor. Service is good, most of the servers are nice. Food is good typical flavors.
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  • Heather F.heart icon on user image
    Heather FolsomOctober 22, 2014
    Fabulous & fresh guac with big chunks of avocado- we LOVED it. Not in the menu but I def recommend the fish tacos too.
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    Jonathan ConstanteJanuary 5, 2016
    Great ceviche amazing micheladas and its byob.
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  • Esmeralda G.
    Esmeralda GarciaFebruary 18, 2014
    I am from Los Angeles the food is delicious nice place great service the best shrimp soup and tortillas
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    Greg MJuly 2, 2016
    The guacamole! Also the chicken, barbacoa, and thin steak tacos!
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  • Eduardo A.heart icon on user image
    Eduardo AndradeJanuary 18, 2015
    The tortas el solazo de asada and carnitas are the best!!!
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  • Chirag P.heart icon on user image
    Chirag PatelJanuary 5
    Great acoustics. Entrees high quality
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  • Alejandra R.
    Alejandra RuedaJanuary 10, 2014
    The carne asada dish is not as big as it would normally be anywhere else.
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  • Sandra S.
    Sandra SheltonDecember 31, 2015
    I love there Cecina tacos. They are delicious! :-)
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    Audrey PieSeptember 9, 2016
    Had a delicious torta, and elote. Authentic Mexican.
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  • Kevin M.
    Kevin McKayJanuary 25, 2012
    Best food in the area! Tacos carne asada & pork tacos both great
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  • Eduardo M.
    Eduardo MaganaNovember 13, 2019
    That restaurant was burn down since August 2019 so that place wont reopen again
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  • Chevon M.
    Chevon MarshApril 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Great steak tacos!! Good service too.
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  • Jim R.heart icon on user image
    Jim RuvalcabaSeptember 20, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    Try the Pollo Adobado tacos. They're the best.
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  • Maria P.heart icon on user image
    Maria PulidoApril 9, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    The fajita trio is delish
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  • Dan L.
    Dan LopezMarch 3, 2013
    It's always full of cops.
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  • Jose A A.
    Jose A AvilaJune 17, 2010
    Pechuga empanizada is good. Love those chiles!
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  • Noemi A.
    Noemi AvilesJune 17, 2013
    BYOB for the season! Patio is now open!
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  • David B.heart icon on user image
    David BeltranFebruary 15, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Pueden ordenar tacos de pechuga de pollo, pero mínimo 3 en la orden.
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    Rogelio HerreraNovember 25, 2017
    Chilaquiles, cecina &egg
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  • Fernando G.
    Fernando GonzalezNovember 13, 2011
    Tacos especial are awesome here
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