about us

The name Zacatecas called the name Zacatacos,it simply means “Take Out Tacos.” Located in the heart of Westlawn community, Zacatacos open in November 1996. It was one of the first taquerias in the formerly Polish Lithuanian neighborhood. We are a family-owned taqueria with a simple concept: Traditional Mexican dishes with fresh homemade taste.

Zacatacos prides itself in using only USDA Choice Inner skirth for it’s famous steak tacos. The skirt steak is seasoned and charbroiled all day long- so your steak is always juicy and tender. El Pastor tacos are also a favorite, served upon request with pineapple, onions and cilantro and our famous salsa roja.

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Chicago Tribune - 30 Sandwiches, 30 days

Tribune Reporters

Zacataco Sandwich found its polace in Chicago Tribune's article "30 SANDWICHES, 30 DAYS" in Sunday edition on April 10, 2011 when Beef Milanesa Torta was ranked 10th as one of 30 sandwiches worth monitoring in that review.

One of the reviewers wrote about Zacatacos Beef Milanesa Torta:
"Why is it the best thing in an excellent taqueria comes between two slices of grilled bread? Maybe it's the ultra-thin slices of seasoned flank steak, lightly fried. It coul be the bid slice of fresh avocado. Or the fresh tomato. or the sour cream. No tortilla? No problem. --S.C.

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Chicago's Best Taco

Tribune Reporters

In 2006, the Chicago Tribune readers nominated dozen of taquerias and restaurants across seven counties for the best taco serving place.

From those nominated the reviewers chose Zacatacos as one of the top five finalists.

Zacatacos Tacos scored 5th place in Chicago Tribune's "Chicago best taco" review.

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Chicago ABC7 "The Hungry Hound"

Zacatacos was featured on Chicago's ABC7 news channel bu their food reporter Steve Dolinsky in his news segment dedicated to cuisine "The Hungry Hound"..

Chicago ABC7 "The Hungry Hound"

Zacatacos was featured on Chicago's ABC7 news channel bu their food reporter Steve Dolinsky in his news segment dedicated to cuisine "The Hungry Hound"..