Alfredo’s Taqueria

Unilocal really let me down with this one. We were excited to try this place based on reviews, but these were some seriously disappointing tacos. We both had the carnitas, which were 50% fat. Not used to chopped up carnitas either — usually I’ve seen it shredded and the fat should be melted throughout, not visible. Everything overall was just bland. We won’t be back.

I love their food. It’s always good, and I’m always there. It’s the kind of a place that I will wait in front of the building until they open because I just get the biggest cravings. You will too! Great bang for your buck! It’s authentic too! It was difficult to find a Mexican place that I love as much as I loved them in Souther California… but I did and here it is! Try it!

Born and raised in Southern California for the first 30+ years of my life means that I require Mexican food on a semi regular basis… Something I’m not trained to cook. Since moving to the Midwest 2 years ago, my fiancée and I have tried to visit every Mexican restaurant we can find. I’m very glad that we came to this place… located at the southern end of downtown DG, the parking is just fine… never had any problems! We were pleased to see 2 staples on this menu we have yet to see on any other menu in the Western Suburbs: carne asada fries and the California burrito! We shared the two items to see if everything was going to be alright… And they were perfect! I’ve noticed that many taco shops here over salt their meat to «pull out flavor» (but really… it feels like it’s a desiccant to my insides), and I was soooooo happy that the flavors were there without having to pour kilos of salt on the carne. So happy to have a place with 1) these particular items, and 2) so good. We also got fried cauliflower, which was a total surprise… super good! We have returned three additional times (over the past few months) to get the same items and it is consistently good food! We are pleased and are returning customers. Thanks for comfort food that makes us think we are back in San Diego!

Food made me sick. Did a quick search of Dupage County Health Departments website!
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Beware, food safety issues. Not to mention anti American sentiments posted all over the restaurant, pictures of Poncho Villa everywhere.

Warm friendly staff, food with great flavor, great value menu. This is a must if you are in Downers Grove. The hostess in particular is a real joy to interact with. She lights up the room!

My good friend wanted to go out for a Mexican dinner. I’ve wanted to check Alfredos Taqueria out since a «foodie» told me about one of their popular dishes.
It’s located at a corner off of Main street. There’s street parking and they are next to a parking lot as well.
When you walk in, it’s a cozy little space. A few tables of four and a couple of 2 seater tables on the side of the wall. They have a flat screen TV and plants along their huge front window display. You just come in place your order and have a seat.
They give your free warm chips and 2 types of salsa, the red is REALLY hot for my taste.
They serve Mexican or American style dishes. Mexican is: onions and cilantro. American is: lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
They have meat options such as: Steak, Ground Beef, Shredded Chicken, Al Pastor, Carnitas, Chorizo, Fish.
They also offer Vegetarian Options: Avocado, Chile Relleno, Cheese, Cheese & Onion, Fajita Veggies
They even serve breakfast all day!
If you look at their menu, they also make your typical Hot dogs Burgers, and Gyros to accommodate everyone’s palate!
And don’t forget desserts too if you plan to stay longer, lol!
It was nice that the owner took the time to chit chat with us on how our meals were. He said that they will even try to accommodate of your order.
Now on to the food:
–Chimichanga; my friend enjoyed it, she got steak and the fixins. It’s a pretty nice size, that she ended up taking some home. Deep-​fried crispy and golden brown, with Mexican rice and beans. She said the sides were ok.
–I tried their Al Pastor corned taco, Mexican style. It was flavorful and well-​seasoned.
–I ordered what I came here for… their Carne Asada Fries! Even a guy who was picking up his order, said yeah you’ll really like they dish, it’s good!
It’s a pretty big portion that you can share as an appetizer or have it as a meal. The fresh cut fries were still hot and crispy with grilled tender steak, onions, and cilantro. Topped with salsa verde, fresh guacamole, cheese, grilled red bell peppers, sour cream, and lime wedges. So refreshing with all the different layers, apparently this is a popular dish in California and this is my first time trying it. Both my foodie friend and my friend who I went here (are Cali gals) stated it taste and looked good. I’d get this again.
I enjoyed the conversations with the owners, very nice people the «Muse» we called the lady in front of the house with that cute maroon hair and the chef behind the counter. He gets his inspiration all over the place and brought the Carne Asada Fries idea straight from California!
–To end the night here, we ate a dessert of a nice platter of fried chips covered in cinnamon sugar and served with chocolate syrup and topped with whipped cream. Delish!
Overall, a very nice experience. I’d come back here again and try their other dishes.

First off I Never write reviews and if I do they are positive. Unfortunately I won’t be back to this place due to the very rude woman cashier. There was a problem with my pickup order and instead of fixing it (I was willing to pay more) the cashier told me I ordered wrong and was VERY rude to say the least!

Food is decent. Prices are fair. I learned my lesson when I came here in the summer. If you can’t stand being in a hot place and sweating while eating here, just order take out. There was no AC when I came here. I ordered the carne asada fries and it was a pretty hefty order. The hubby ordered his usual tacos and the sister the same. The food isn’t bad. The service isn’t too great. Parking is hard to find since this area is in downtown Downers Grove. You’ll be lucky to find Parking on the street or in any of the parking lots if you come too late in the day. Overall, food is alright.

Fell into this place while going to a pottery class with a friend. Looked pretty good when I passed by so figured I try the place since good Mexican food is hard to come by in the burbs! To say the least, I was very elated that the tacos were actually good! More than good! AND, they offered carnitas tacos which not many places do. I also got an al pastor taco which also far exceeded my expectations. Both were very good… not greasy nor fatty meats which is hard to come by at most taco joints. They also weren’t skimpy on the meat. Rice and beans were good. Rice had a nice flavor, wasn’t bland like most places too.
Place is intimate, but has a nice sit down area. It’s kind of out of the way for me, but it would definitely be worth a trip if I wanted some good tacos in the burbs. It’s kind of a hidden gem at the corner, you can miss it if you weren’t walking by.

Fresh food and a super-​friendly staff. While a lot of other taquerias in the area are now approaching nine bucks for a steak burrito, Alfredo’s brings high-​quality, abundant fare for less. Had a great conversation about the holidays with the counter guy today that reminded me that I need to come here more often. Nice that they have a substantial sandwich menu too in case someone in your party isn’t in the mood for Mexican.

Wandered over here since Carribean corner is closed on Sundays and Mondays. It’s a small place with seating for about 15 people. They have a pretty wide range of items on their menu in addition to the typical mexican food such as burgers, gyros and italian ice. I ordered the steak gordita and chicken flauta which were both a little greasy but surprisingly decent. The steak gordita came in a handmade tortilla that was stuff with steak with the option of cilantro and onions or lettuce and tomato. It had a good amount of steak and I think 3 would fill someone up. The chicken flauta is a deep fried rolled taco. The chicken was cubed not shredded. The red and green salsas are a bit spicy and the chips are freshly fried. All in all, I’d probably come back.

I really like this place! Chips are fresh and hot, salsa is obviously homemade. So, great start! Burrito is awesome, Andy wife got tacos El Pastor, which she really liked. Kids meals are a deal! Taco with fries and quesadilla with fries! Fed the family for $ 26. Iike the mom and pop places and shopping local. These are the places that make a town a community. Staff was very nice, service was quick. We will be back!

Delicious and authentic flavor in the carnitas tacos. Gotta have them with corn tortillas. Loved the red and green salsas in squirt bottles. Rates up there with some of the best taquerias from Southern California. Extremely affordable and very filling.

Authentic Mexican at its finest! Delicious food without being too greasy and salty. Free chips and salsa is always a bonus!

Very nice and fresh food
I ordered chicken fajitas dinner
Staff is very friendly
Salsas and chips were awesome

Love, love, loved it! Ordered a delicious chicken burrito with all the fixings! I feel like so many places don’t season their chicken… this was very well seasoned and juicy! My husband had a quesadilla and was very pleased as well. We loved the salsa and fresh guacamole!
Also, their menu has burgers, hot dogs, fries, etc. a nice option if the group can’t decide on what they want. They have authentic tacos and Americanized tacos. Such a great idea!
Give it a try, you won’t regret it!

So this place’s menu was OMG alot to take in for your first time. I was overwhelm with everything that had to offer that I couldn’t filter out what they are known for. So i decided on a steak burrito and it was pretty heavy to carry so I figure lunch and dinner for me. Their pricing was great and affordable. The burrito was heavy with guac and steak and the tortilla was so nice and soft.

I’ve walked past this Taqueria 100 times on my way to and from the yoga studio next door. I stopped in after class last night to pick up a quick dinner. They have an extensive Mexican menu of tacos, burritos, tortas, fajitas, chilaquiles, etc. What was surprising is they also have a large selection of American favorites including burgers, gyros, brats, etc. Interesting combination of offerings but I think it really works! I ordered steak & al pastor tacos to go. They traveled well, were tasty & seemed authentic. I will be stopping by here more often!

Small Place so usually I take out. Alfredo’s has a little bit of everything because it is not just Mexican food…
I have ordered a variety of things here but I will say that I do not like their Chicken Tacos.
However, I like their veggie, Chile Relleno Tacos, and Chicken Fajitas. Yum Yum! I do recommend their Chicken or Steak Fajitas. I also always have to get an order of guacamole because it is oh so good! I like this place and the people that work there are friendly so I keep on going, but sometimes finding parking on busy days is not very fun.

Learned about Alfredo’s from my barber across the street. Upon entering I was greeted kindly and the energy the front of the house cashier had was addicting. I couldn’t help but feel excited about my first visit. I ordered a traditional Mexican sandwich I have grown up on called the «Torta».
Although I came in for the sandwich I was totally up sold on making it a dinner with rice and beans. I sat down with my giant size Horchata and out came a tasty basket of salted warm chips and two different salsas. Food arrived to my table quickly with the same energy. Definitely a positive experience and the surrounding customers had to be regulars since the vibe I got they new one another.
The Torta bread was toasted and filled with lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo and avocados. I enjoyed it very much. I grabbed a carryout menu on the way out and was glancing it over as I walked to my car. They do have a quite a bit of authentic dinner options. Looks like a return visit is a must.
I notice they serve Gyros, Hot Dogs, Burgers and Brats for those with more of a «gringo» taste palette :)
Great job Alfredo’s, til next time.