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Whata Taco Authentic Mexican Food

Restaurant Breakfast restaurant Hamburger restaurant Mexican restaurant Catering service Vegetarian restaurant Event venue Lunch restaurant Taco restaurant Dessert restaurant Latin american restaurant

One of the Most Revieweds in Country Club Hills


Address

18217 S Crawford Ave, Country Club Hills, IL 60478, United States

Website

eatwhatataco.com

Contact

+1 708-798-0536

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (752 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 1 am
  • Saturday: 10 am to 1 am
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 11 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: tacos (34) good (21) taco (17) service (15) steak (14) great (11) order (9) time (9) authentic (8) Mexican (8)
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  • 4/5 Lashana T. 1 year ago on Google
    You order at the counter with the option of dining in or take out. Service was fast and friendly. We appreciated the fact that the manager had the kitchen clean the grill for my husband's shellfish allergy. The food was delicious and we would absolutely return. I had the steak tacos and my husband had the bistec a la Mexicana. He couldn't finish it because the portion was huge
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ASSEF M. 1 year ago on Google
    My order was ready within less than five minutes. The food taste is really good.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Juan V. 8 months ago on Google
    It is not authentic at all, it is more Americanized than anything. I bought a burrito, 2 tacos, and a large Pepsi, and it came out to almost $25. That is way too expensive for that little amount of food. I've been to other real authentic Mexican restaurants (that are really authentic), and those flavors are out of this world, and the prices are extremely more cheaper! The salsa's are kept in a fridge and it doesn't seem like they are done fresh everyday, because it tastes like they've been storing them in there for a few days. I say this, because when I went to pour the green salsa to my taco, it came out in a big clump like it was in a gelatin consistency (YUCK!!!!! 🤢🤮), and the flavor of the salsa is not there at all whatsoever. The red mild salsa tastes like it's just tomato sauce from the can, water, and salt...Very nasty! In an authentic Mexican restaurant I've never seen tacos that have lettuce and tomatoes...True Mexican tacos are supposed to have cilantro, onions, and lime...This place doesn't do that! I had no limes, no cilantro, or no onions at all (VERY DISAPPOINTED)!!! What a waste of time, and gas to go there to get some so-called authentic Mexican food! I feel that the majority of the people that give 5 stars or 4 stars, are the ones that are not Mexican, because they don't know the difference of what's a good authentic Mexican meal or not. They put salsa in the fridge and they use canned tomato sauce, water, and salt just to save a buck...Plus they use lettuce and tomato as a big filler to stuff more of that, instead of putting more meat in there! I will never be coming back...EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don't be fooled...it says authentic in Google Maps but it is not at all authentic!!!!!!! The only thing that came out delicious was my Pepsi!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 SONNIE 10 months ago on Google
    The food is awesome EVERYTIME. It is my guilty pleasure. Packed with flavor. Always fresh to order in person and via courier service. My favorite is the steak tostadas and birria tacos. They never disappoint. 5 Stars all around.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kendrick T. 1 year ago on Google
    I have ordered from this place years ago, not sure why I haven't been back. But today I ordered 4 meals for the family. The problem is the lettuce is badly browned on 2 burrito bowls. I can't understand why they would put this bad lettuce on a meal to ruin it. They could have just said we don't have any lettuce, I would have been ok with that.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Mia A. 2 years ago on Google
    The manager has terrible customer service skills. I was dissatisfied with my order , and took it in to get corrected. The fries were undone and the fountain drink was watered down . He was rude the entire time finally I just asked for a refund and he refused. I asked where is it printed that I’m not allowed a refund and he couldn’t give an answer . I will definitely be disputing this charge &’ will not be returning.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Bella B. 5 years ago on Google
    Definitely has the right name what a taco Fries not crispy at all taco shell not cooked well steak has too much fat on it and stingy with the sour cream when you have to pay extra
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sukriat A. 2 years ago on Google
    Passed this place so many times I finally decided to try and I regret it now. The food was well presented shells were coming apart as soon as I picked it up and I ended up with a surprise and a bloody mouth had the bone been left out of my taco I might’ve been ok with my meal how do you miss a bone this big? Careless !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber R. 4 years ago on Google
    EVERYTHING about this place was amazing! Customer service was very personable. Spoke english, helpful with food choice. You can tell they make everything fresh. The flavors were on point! We ordered chicken and shrimp fijatis, steak tacos on corn, beans and rice. Out of all the places we have ever been, I will drive the 25 mins over and over again for more Whata tacos! We enjoyed that the owner came to our table and talked with us for a few moments. Very nice inside. 10 out of 10!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sandra T. 6 months ago on Google
    Bought a chicken and beef taco, 2 beef tamales and a steak and bean burrito. Every last one of these items was absolutely tasteless! Can you imagine Mexican food with no taste? This place use to serve really good food. We will not be going back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BRITTANY S. 2 years ago on Google
    I Love There Beef Tacos The Tacos Are Very Cheap And They Are Very Fast With Your Order & Great Customer service I give them a 5star💯💯😘

  • 5/5 Leopoldo G. 3 years ago on Google
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  • 3/5 joeavanie p. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is good but they have raised the price since renovation and the size of the food shrunk. Example Steak fries now I pay twice the price for one third of the meal.

  • 1/5 Elijah W. 2 years ago on Google
    dis was so disgusting who doesnt put mayo in their elote i dont care what anybody say don't eat at whata taco the corn was so watery that it didn't even look creamy i'm am very disappointed it also was extremely buttery.

  • 1/5 Heather T. 2 years ago on Google
    First time there, food was bad, son liked his but mine was terrible.

  • 2/5 Aarion B. 2 years ago on Google
    I was really looking forward to some good tacos but I was highly disappointed. Both the tortillas and the cilantro weren't fresh and it's the 1st time I had burnt steak like they reheated old meat. Maby it's because I came at 9:45pm but that's not an excuse, especially cuz they dont close until 11. All customers deserve fresh food.

  • 2/5 Victor J. 3 years ago on Google
    Terrible service

  • 4/5 Jazzy J. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is good could be better more seasoning and more than just a table spoon of meat would make it better and when ordering birra tacos they should make them look like a birra taco don’t half do it. Great customer service tho

  • 5/5 Au A. 3 years ago on Google
    That bean and cheese gordita though...

  • 5/5 Alexis F. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered a chicken quesadilla, steak nachos and the deep fried cheesecake. Omg their food is amazing !! You get such a big portion for the price and the quality is top notch. I just wish they were on DoorDash too.

  • 1/5 Asia O. 2 years ago on Google
    Very disappointed! Always eat from here but today there was a ROACH in my beef tacos. WHAT THE HECK?! I received a full refund but that doesn’t take away from the unsanitary conditions that their food is being held and prepared! Order can be made wrong or even missing items but NEVER should have FULL GROWN ADULTS roaches with their meals!

  • 1/5 Gina H. 3 years ago on Google
    I don't hate this restaurant. I dislike the staff that was working. It wasn't the regular staff. Even the cook was different. The customer service was rude. The food was tasteless and the 2 dinners were too salty and they gave me a side order of lettuce should had been thrown out. Which was not needed nor order. I order from here frequently and I refer family and friends there. What A Big Disappointment

  • 5/5 Faith C. 3 years ago on Google
    Great!!

  • 5/5 Melissa G. 1 year ago on Google
    I catered a company lunch through Whata Taco and we couldn’t be happier! Mike was great at listening to what we needed. The food was ready on time for pick up. It was hot and fresh. It all tasted great and the few left overs we had held up and people were able to enjoy them the next few days! We got steak, beef, chicken and vegetarian tacos with a mix of flour and corn shells. Everyone loved the rice and beans too and all the sauces! We will definitely cater through Whata Taco again!

  • 5/5 Percy Ollie J. 2 years ago on Google
    I went here with no expectations bc I just wanted something to eat at 11pm and I was pleasantly surprised. I got the chicken taco dinner with the mild sauce and it was absolutely excellent. If you are in the area and have a taste for tacos you should definitely stop in. The wait wasn't long either :)

  • 5/5 Queen R. 1 year ago on Google
    I love they fish cod tacos with the coleslaw on it, baby I drive all the way from the west side of Chicago for these tacos

  • 4/5 C S. 1 year ago on Google
    The sopes, tacos and tostadas are very good. I tried the birria tacos and they were a bit disappointing. They did not skimp on the meat, but it wasn't well seasoned. Also, the consome was overly flavored with lime. It was very overpowering. I will return for the other menu items and the customer service though.

  • 5/5 Dyishan M. 1 year ago on Google
    The taco combo I ordered was good and the service was good as well. The cashier lady advised me not to pour the extra hot sauce directly on my taco before tasting it with my finger. Good advise because it was really hot, lol. Overall good flavors. I'll be back soon as I just moved into the neighborhood!

  • 5/5 Tonya D. 1 year ago on Google
    This was some really good food. We had the steak and shrimp tacos. They were good and fresh. It tasted like homemade and not restaurant food. I will go back again soon!

  • 5/5 Doug P. 9 months ago on Google
    First time. Food was great. Ready as ordered, hot and tasty. Service was very good and I especially want to give ‘kudos’ to Danielle. She was pleasant and professional, something that is lacking in a lot of other establishments. We will be back! And my wife finished a whole steak Gordita and lamb birria taco which she said was “to die for”!

  • 3/5 C H. 10 months ago on Google
    Its hit or miss! I have only had the tacos here so I cannot speak to the other menu items. My typical order is for beef soft shell, corn tacos usually on taco Tuesdays. (All tacos for $2.00.) Their beef tacos are usually consistent. I would say they are good, but not great. The seasoning is mild with a slight hint of sweetness. The toppings a bit on the sparse side—lettuce tomatoes and cheese. The chicken tacos however, I tend to stay away from. The times that I have tried them, the chicken tends to be dry and tough. I’m guessing they prepare it in batches and not freshly prepared to order. I have tried the hard shell tacos. Those are a bit too hard by my standards, they are not bad tasting, just a tad too thick. The service and decor is good but nothing necessarily to right home about.

  • 1/5 Jacob B. 11 months ago on Google
    Went there for lunch from work and the rice was cold and tasted old. The chicken is precooked and cut into cubes then reheated. The beans were the only thing that tasted half decent. I asked for corn and got flower. Then when I was about to leave I wasn’t even given a spoon in the bag to eat my rice and beans with. Second time there figured I’d give it another chance and was disappointed once again. Do not recommend eating here.

  • 5/5 Arkeitha P. 6 months ago on Google
    Walked in quite a few folks I knew it must of been good and very reasonable. I had a delicious shrimp tostado loaded with shrimp and a cod taco appeared to be a whole filet. Really tasty. The cashier was very friendly.

  • 4/5 Kenneth P. 5 months ago on Google
    This is an interesting place. Atmosphere-wise they seem to want to be Taco Bell fast food. However, the menu is huge and they make items with a lot of love. She had chilaquiles with an egg over easy and enjoyed it. I had the biggest burrito in the last three years and also enjoyed it. The main improvement would be more staff (they are hiring). From the outside the place seems like fast food mediocrity: just another place. But don't write them off.

  • 5/5 Ahmed 4 months ago on Google
    It's a great place I was very surprised with the high quality of food am going back for more It's a small neighborhood place but you should try it

  • 5/5 S Oaddams S. 3 years ago on Google
    1 word.. Delicious. 😋 Super nice staff, friendly and clean. Always a go to for me.

  • 4/5 michele d. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is a favorite of my staff.

  • 4/5 Gertrude H. 3 years ago on Google
    The restaurant was nice and clean and I love their burritos!!

  • 5/5 Carrie N. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome Steak tacos!!

  • 1/5 pamella c. 3 years ago on Google
    Since it’s a state requirement for everyone to wear masks you would think the staff would have one on but no. The Cashier only has his on when taking customers orders then takes his off and the cooks don’t have one on at all while cooking and talking to each other. Walked out without ordering.

  • 5/5 mahdi f. 3 years ago on Google
    Good tacos

  • 5/5 Goku b. 3 years ago on Google
    The Shrimp Taco Shell Bowl is the Bomb! So delicious...

  • 5/5 Chassitte C. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is great and fast service.

  • 5/5 Cameron H. 3 years ago on Google
    I eat here at least one time a week

  • 5/5 Claristella B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great menu

  • 3/5 Lord B. 3 years ago on Google
    The customer service is great. I Porter's five steak tacos oh, they are really small. Literally two bites each Taco that's it. The quality of the meat isn't all that good, it's one step away from Taco Bell.. I haven't tried anything other than the tacos. Again they were okay. I will only go there if I have to because they're open late oh, other than that I wouldn't take it to someone else

  • 2/5 Katelyn T. 3 years ago on Google
    Food was hot. Customer service was great. Beans were salty! Guacamole had too much lime. Rice tasted like rice pilaf🥴

  • 5/5 Clifford M. 3 years ago on Google
    They offer an awesome variety of fresh food. I enjoy eating here. Employees are always helpful, pricing is convenient and the spot is always well organised.

  • 5/5 Terrez W. 3 years ago on Google
    Was not aware of the extensive menu. Got lunch for the family it was off the chain. Fish taco are highly recommended. EVERYTHING was tasty. 😋😋👌

  • 4/5 Carlotta P. 3 years ago on Google
    I had the berria tacos they were good, the juice was very good and flavorful. It was not salty.

  • 1/5 Margaret B. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered 5 beef tacos and 2 steak tacos. The food was bland and tasteless. The tacos were very small. Sort of look like mini tacos. The food made my stomach hurt really bad. I don’t recommend! This was my first time trying this restaurant. Very upset.

  • 5/5 Michole C. 3 years ago on Google
    Thank You!!! This was by far the best veggie taco salad I've had in a while. I will be back soon...

  • 4/5 Les B. 3 years ago on Google
    Like the steak tacos, nice people

  • 5/5 Mike H. 3 years ago on Google
    They offer a nice range of delicious food. I loved dining here. Employees are always friendly, rates are convenient and the spot is always clean.

  • 5/5 Dwane S. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food... everything

  • 5/5 Manar T. 3 years ago on Google
    Best steak tacos around, you will not be disappointed

  • 5/5 Candace W. 3 years ago on Google
    A surprising late night treat! Great lengua taco. Excellent salsa verde. Red salsa was not my favorite.

  • 5/5 Jennifer D. 3 years ago on Google
    excellent staff delicious food

  • 5/5 Marilyn O. 3 years ago on Google
    I ordered the fajita dinner and it was delicious!!!Customer service was great as well!

  • 4/5 Robert J. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food. Not a lot of traffic.

  • 5/5 Amiyah R. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the only restaurant that serves real Chicken Tacos with the correct amount of Adobo & Roja & Verde Sauces. Perfect!

  • 5/5 Louis B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Mexican food restaurant

  • 5/5 Lauren S. 3 years ago on Google
    Yummmmmm! This is the best mexican food in the area i have found so far!

  • 3/5 Shardae W. 3 years ago on Google
    Food isn't how it use to be but its ok...

  • 5/5 Danielle J. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good. Seasoned nicely. I had the taco salad.

  • 5/5 William J. 3 years ago on Google
    Been going there since 2007

  • 5/5 Jodi K. 3 years ago on Google
    I've been coming here for years, great service, great food!

  • 5/5 clifford k. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good food for many years.

  • 5/5 Victor T. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool Guys...Great food!


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  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Breakfast
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
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