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    Post #1 - January 22nd, 2025, 8:53 am
    Post #1 - January 22nd, 2025, 8:53 am Post #1 - January 22nd, 2025, 8:53 am
    Saw some hype on a new place 2 blks from our house so took a stroll @ -4 below. Worth it. Loved the look and loved their signature al pastor (one of the best I've had) and the chicken (thigh, muchas gracias )w/limon. A bit pricy @ $5 ea but someone's got some skills and they were absolutely worth it. Large and most importantly, sabroso. Even the julienne of the meats was textbook. Crisp yet moist and flavorful. We had a buenelo for dessert and we're told they double as a panaderia on weekend mornings and if this was an example, they could probably do just fine as a bakery.

    A welcome addition to the neighborhood.

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    3038 Irving Pk Rd
    (773) 681-0529
    Closed Mondays
    "In pursuit of joys untasted"
    from Giuseppe Verdi's La Traviata
  • Post #2 - January 22nd, 2025, 12:40 pm
    Post #2 - January 22nd, 2025, 12:40 pm Post #2 - January 22nd, 2025, 12:40 pm
    Agreed that the al pastor was outstanding! I've tried all the tacos and they're wonderful. I believe they bake their own bread for the tortas, and that bread wasn't my favorite, but can honestly say it's the biggest torta I've ever eaten.

    Definitely a very good add to the neighborhood
  • Post #3 - January 26th, 2025, 10:31 pm
    Post #3 - January 26th, 2025, 10:31 pm Post #3 - January 26th, 2025, 10:31 pm
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    Yeah, you should believe the hype on this one. You can design your own tacos, but I don't see the need. I tried all four tacos on the menu:

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    Hongos al chuy: Mushroom Medley, Munster Cheese, Onion, Cilantro, Lime Crema, Avocado, Salsa Macha

    Pollo Al Limon: lime marinated chicken thigh, onion, cilantro, avocado, and fresno chiles

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    El Americano: Marinated Skirt Steak, Munster Cheese, Romaine, Tomato, Lime Crema (on a flour tortilla instead of corn like the others)

    Al Pastor Taco: achiote marinated pork shoulder, pineapple-habanero relish, onion and cilantro.

    If I had to rank them, I'd go mushroom, Americano, pastor, and then chicken, but I'd accept any of those first 3 as a legitimate #1 ranking. I give extra points to the mushroom and the Americano because great al pastor can be had elsewhere.

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    This massive skirt steak torta comes with black beans, Munster cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, lime crema and avocado. The table shared this one and we were all big fans. I can see why WhyBeeSea commented on the bread. We actually liked it but it was way too soft to make it feel like we were eating a torta. The bread was almost like a challah roll.

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    We tried a couple of desserts - a concha and a funnel cake thing that I don't remember the name of. I wouldn't run back for either but the concha, which is filled with cream, was better than most. I'm just not a concha guy.

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    Taquizas Valdez is BYOB with no corkage fee. If you happen to have a bottle of Dark Lord 'Rrari Crochet lying around, it goes extremely well with the food here.

    taquizasvaldez.com
  • Post #4 - January 30th, 2025, 9:09 am
    Post #4 - January 30th, 2025, 9:09 am Post #4 - January 30th, 2025, 9:09 am
    Tried Taquizas Valdez for lunch yesterday and we will definitely return to sample the rest of the menu.

    We had two of the signature tacos: Al Pastor and El Americano. Both were excellent. Also shared the Pambazo De Hongos and needed a take-home box for half of it. No issues with the bread – but be aware that this is a five-napkin sandwich, even after sucking all the sauce from your fingers.

    It was a very pleasant overall experience: the setting is bright and colorful; the dining room is well-spaced and casual; the two lovely ladies who helped us through the ordering process and who brought the food anticipated our needs by bringing more napkins without being asked; the two salsas on the table were bright and fresh.

    The only word of caution: Best to approach Taquizas Valdez from the east and park on the north side of Irving Park. Trying to cross IP between stoplights during daytime traffic can be construed as a suicide mission.
  • Post #5 - January 31st, 2025, 8:47 pm
    Post #5 - January 31st, 2025, 8:47 pm Post #5 - January 31st, 2025, 8:47 pm
    We loved this place--thanks to all who posted about it!
    We split the steak, hongos, and chicken tacos and a torta al pastor.
    My daughter did the build your own option with steak, pineapple and fries (it was actually great)!
    The folks who run the place are lovely and the inside is welcoming and bright--we'll definitely be back.

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