๐ŸŒฎ Fresh Tacos Ready in 10-15 Minutes

Best Tacos on
West Armitage

Handmade tortillas daily. Fast takeout. Family recipes since 1990. Right here in Chicago Cragin.

โšก Ready in 10-15 min
๐Ÿ’ต Cash & Card Accepted
๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Street Parking
โญโญโญโญโญ 4.4/5 on Google
โญโญโญโญโญ 4.4/5 on Google ยท Cooking for Chicago since 1990 ยท Family restaurant since 2009

Why Choose Us

What Makes Us Different

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Handmade Daily

Fresh tortillas made by hand every morning. Not store-bought like the others.

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Fast Service

Most orders ready in 10-15 minutes. Perfect for lunch breaks or quick dinners.

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Family Recipes

Authentic recipes passed down since 1990. Same family, same great taste.

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Great Value

Big portions at fair prices. Cash & card accepted. No hidden fees.

Ingredients That Take You Back

Authentic Mexican cooking means sourcing what others skip.

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Huitlacoche

Corn truffle โ€” a prized Mexican delicacy, seasonal and nearly impossible to find at Chicago taquerias.

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Flor de Calabaza

Squash blossom โ€” delicate, available only a few weeks a year, hand-picked.

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Cecina

Dry-salted cured beef โ€” traditional technique from Oaxaca, labor-intensive, not mass-producible.

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Picaditas

Hand-pressed Veracruz-style thick tortilla โ€” a regional specialty rarely seen outside central Mexico.

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Nopales

Fresh cactus paddle โ€” cleaned and prepared in-house, high in fiber, a staple of authentic Mexican cooking.

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Mole

Made from scratch with 15+ ingredients โ€” the real thing, not a jarred sauce.

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Find Us

Visit Taqueria La Paz

๐Ÿ“ Address:
5052 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60639

๐Ÿ“ž Phone:
(773) 622-8110

๐Ÿ• Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9AM-9PM
Friday-Saturday: 9AM-10PM
Sunday: 8AM-8PM

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Free street parking available
๐Ÿ’ต Cash & Credit Cards accepted

Taqueria La Paz storefront at 5052 W Armitage Ave, Chicago โ€” look for the green sign

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours?

We're open Monday-Thursday 9AM-9PM, Friday-Saturday 9AM-10PM, and Sunday 8AM-8PM. We're closed on major holidays.

Do you offer takeout and delivery?

Yes! We specialize in fast takeout - most orders are ready in 10-15 minutes. You can order online through our website or call us directly at (773) 622-8110.

Do you accept credit cards?

Yes, we accept both cash and credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) for your convenience.

Is there parking available?

Yes! There is street parking available near our location at 5052 W Armitage Ave in the Cragin neighborhood of Chicago. We're easy to find - look for our storefront on the south side of Armitage.

What makes your tacos different from other places?

We make our tortillas fresh by hand every single day using traditional methods passed down through our family since 1990. While other places use store-bought tortillas, we start from scratch with fresh masa every morning. You can taste the difference in every bite! Our recipes are authentic Mexican - not Tex-Mex - just like you'd find in Mexico.

What Our Customers Say

Loved by Chicago

Our customers keep coming back for authentic Mexican flavors

“This is the only restaurant that I have visited that sells flor de calabaza quesadilla with epazote. The day I had my quesadilla I felt like traveling through time back to my childhood.”

โ€” Alejandra Cortes 5 stars  ยท  Google Review
Google Review
5 stars 5.0

"Authentic Mexican food, fresh handmade tortillas, and friendly service. A neighborhood favorite in Chicago."

โ€” Google customer review

  •   definite 6 stars for service and friendliness..

    we ordered a large catering order for 60 people. delivered right on time (early) and packed nicely. everything was as expected (which... Read the rest

    thumb Leah C.
    3/24/2024

      Plenty of places around, but this one caught my attention. A small spot among many. Service was great! Servers were very attentive and friendly. The huarache and horchata did not... Read the rest

    thumb Fantasize L.
    3/05/2024

      The owner started her business at the Maxwell Street Market. The siblings run the restaurant. They are well known for their tacos made with home made tortillas. Their aguas are... Read the rest

    thumb Gabriela R.
    2/26/2023

      Obviously gonna eat here again bc the tacos were as big as my face and homemade (!!)

    We found La Paz at the Maxwell Street Market which is not... Read the rest

    thumb Meradey T.
    6/09/2022
  •   About a trabajar n this place just amazing
    Hopefully they get to add more desserts also food

    thumb Johanna J.
    12/19/2020

      Great food. Great tacos. The al pastor is one of my favorites. Horchata taste great. And so do their steak tacos. They make the guacamole fresh to order, so you... Read the rest

    thumb Angie S.
    11/24/2020

      So glad I have a spot super close to him! Amazing chilaquiles and coffee! Happy they're open and offer pick up and delivery.

    thumb Stephanie G.
    10/26/2020

      Had a burrito decent size. Huaraches are OK. Al pastor is good but I have had better. Over all good food

    thumb Sal M.
    10/07/2020
  •   Outstanding food and great service, I had the menudo with fresh on the spot hand made corn tortillas and to drink cafe de olla for a minute I thought I... Read the rest

    thumb Raul H.
    2/09/2020

      The food is good. Especially the sopes! The prices are resonable and I would definitely recommend people to check this place out if you want authentic mexican food at a... Read the rest

    thumb Paola A.
    11/07/2019

      Pretty good and tasty, the hand made tortilla tacos are really good, they pastor is nice but what I like the lost is the chorizo Gordita

    thumb Jaqueline L.
    11/05/2019

      Loved their food, coffee and prices! Most of all they had pan dulce nice and fresh! I will definitely visit again.

    thumb Tania F.
    8/18/2019
  •   This small taqueria is honestly so delicious. Their burritos and tacos are the best ones I've had. The staff is very nice and quick. They add so much meat into... Read the rest

    thumb Cesar J.
    6/02/2019

      First time here and the food hands down was the best. Very filling the fresh waters are everything you need for n a hot summer day. I will definitely be... Read the rest

    thumb Angel M.
    5/27/2019

Ready to Order?

Fresh, authentic Mexican food made to order. Most items ready in 10-15 minutes.

๐Ÿ“ 5052 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60639 | Street Parking | Cash & Card Accepted