Birrieria Zaragoza

Had a friend tell me about this place several times and finally made it in to try for lunch. Loved the vibe walking in, it's quaint and cozy. The owner is right at the counter greeting everyone and chatting with customers and staff. We seated ourselves at a small table in the corner which turned out to be leaning on the broken floor tiles, causing the consomme from my order to spill out of the bowl and made eating a bit of a challenge so as to not cover myself in broth. We ordered our food off the provided menus and awaited our food. We were only given one set of utensils to work with and had to ask a couple of times for another set and some more napkins (see the note above about the table leaning). Everything came out fairly promptly and had wonderful flavor. Some of the meat was dried out though and seemed like it had been sitting out or was over cooked before being served. The consomme helped but the meat overall could have been better. Again, the flavor was fantastic though. The cabeza taco also had great flavor and the fresh tortillas are very good. The server kept bringing them out whenever we asked and refilling the warmer. After we left my friend remarked to be that he felt like the experience wasn't up to the usual standards but was still an enjoyable meal. I'll have no issues going back when back in the city.

We stopped by for dinner, and it wasn’t crowded, the staff were friendly. We ordered the sharing plate, and while the food was simple, it was authentic and full of flavor. The freshly handmade, warm tortillas were a highlight. The service was also great, liked the option to pay on the phone. Highly recommend, and we’ll definitely be back!

Wonderful experience. Do not get influenced by the outside of the authentic Mexican restaurant. The beauty is in the kitchen. The star there is the goat. John, the owner, welcomed us with open arms. The rest of the staff was so nice. And the food was amazing! Definitely worth the detour!!!

The overall experience was absolutely flawless! Right from the moment you step inside, you can sense that something extraordinary awaits you. Despite not having a reservation, we only had to wait a mere 5 minutes for a table. The menu is refreshingly straightforward, offering options of small or large plates, as well as tacos, all featuring the same delectable goat meat. This place has undeniably secured a spot in my top 10 list of remarkable dining experiences in Chicago. Give it a try and savor the delight!