Thlaco Taco Tijuanese #2 brings the vibrant flavors of Mexico to Arlington Heights, IL, and the surrounding communities. As a proud Mexican restaurant established in 2021, we specialize in delicious al pastor, asada, and birria tacos, alongside mouthwatering burritos. Our menu also features a variety of tantalizing options such as baked potatoes, burrito dinners, loaded TJ fries, and refreshing beverages like cucumber-lime agua fresca and horchata. Indulge in the exotic tastes of dragon fruit, mango pineapple, and more at Thlaco Taco Tijuanese #2 for a true culinary journey through Mexico right in Illinois.
Ana Apolinar
This place is great! The al pastor tacos are incredibly flavorful and delicious. The burritos are amazing as well. Their aguas frescas are also really good our personal favorite is the horchata.
The staff is always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. They also have daily specials, so make sure to check those out.
Orders can take a little while, but everything is made fresh, so it’s definitely worth the wait. If you’re looking for some bomb tacos, give this place a try!
… moreJuan RB
This taco spot is a must-visit! The food is incredibly flavorful, fresh, and perfectly seasoned—plus, it’s satisfying without being greasy or heavy. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the service is quick and attentive. Great vibes, amazing tacos, and an all-around fantastic experience. mi heladas are good as well, I like them basic and they hit the spot.
… moreDylan Foster
Definitely just found our new taco spot! My girlfriend is from California so she’s got very high expectations Not only was the service friendly and amazing, the food was absolutely delicious!!! I got the asada and al pastor tacos and I was absolutely blown away by the flavor of the meat. All the taco places we’ve been trying nearby have no flavor and are incredibly bland. We will absolutely be coming back!
… moreDavid H
The place is clean with friendly staff. The Birria Tacos are about a 7.5 out of 10 — a good amount of meat but slightly lacking in flavor. Overall, a bit on the pricey side, but the quality is solid. One downside: they don’t provide cups for water.
… moreR R.
Cashier was nice and patient with me which I appreciated because I had quite the order and substitutions. Best al pastor tacos I’ve had in any taco spot so far in the suburbs. Comparable if not better than most taco spots in Chicago. To find anything close you’ll have to go down to Pilsen or little village to get Al pastor tacos this good! Asada tacos were just as good and birria tacos were on another level! Worth the drive, we will definitely return and happy we stopped by.
… moreSusana Melgar
Specifically came here, because they have Tijuana style tacos. Tacos have more toppings than just the regular cilantro and onion. Some have a crunchy tortilla. I had the Pastor Vampiro and they were delicious. They also offer tortas, quesadillas, regular tacos. I recommend Thlaco, staff was nice. Plenty of seating. Not expensive
… moreOlivia Wang
OKAY but these al pastor vampiros had no business being THIS GOOD It was the most delicious thing I’ve eaten in a WHILE. The very sweet cashier told me that the al pastor meat goes fast, and I get it now, girl! I just KNOW I’m going to dream about this later And the mango pineapple aqua fresca was just ✨
… moreCesar Salcedo
I had been wanting to try this place since they opened and I finally got the chance to do it. The service was great, the food was amazing and the atmosphere was very family friendly. I absolutely enjoyed the hand made tortillas and the meat was so soft and very well seasoned.
… moreThe Hat Man
This is a great Taco counter service place. Their Tijuana style tacos are a welcome twist to the area. The servings are large with a great blend of spices.
I was really impressed with how fresh and juicy the pastor, chicken and asada were. Absolutely on point. Their pastor was served with fresh pineapple which put it over the top.
I am definitely going back
The dining area was very spacious and had extra hot sauces available if needed. The dishes were so good it really wasn’t needed.
… moreAngelica Cortez
I stumbled upon the restaurant by mistake when it was suggested to me. Upon entering the atmosphere, and everything was super clean, super chill, and the music was lit. Not to mention, the staff was amazing! I was confused to what they served, and they explained to me what they offered. Not to mention a great conversation. This location is truly being slept on because they have great tacos. I could taste every flavor of every ingredients they put into it. I can tell that they cared about making me Food even offering homemade tortillas. It’s not a lot of places that make you feel so comfortable because everyone is trying to make money, but this location felt like Family. I truly didn’t want to leave if I didn’t have to go home I would’ve stayed and talked all night. Not to mention they have a sweet bar! This would definitely be a nice little chill spot. I highly highly recommend them! Totally love from the Morena looking for chicken lol
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