Best Cheap Tacos Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Don Pez Fish Tacos (Taco Cantina)
A modern Mexican cantina with from-scratch brunch, solid tacos, and plenty of TVs for games.
Notable Picks
Mi Nueva Tierra is a 2020-opening cantina in the Lathrop Homes stretch of Lincoln Park, built around scratch-made chilaquiles, street-style tacos, and a strong margarita program. TVs for games, a dog-friendly patio, and a menu that runs from pozole to carne asada make it a flexible pick for brunch, drinks, or casual group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green chilaquiles, Grilled steak tacos, Pozole Norteño
What makes it special: A modern Mexican cantina with from-scratch brunch, solid tacos, and plenty of TVs for games.
8.4
Old Pueblo Cantina is Ballyhoo Hospitality’s Sonoran-inspired spot where mesquite-grilled tacos, cheese crisps, and fruit-forward margaritas anchor a polished but relaxed room. It’s a Lincoln Park favorite for later-evening tacos and drinks when you want something more refined than a taqueria but still casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sonoran Cheese Crisp, Mesquite-Grilled Carne Asada Tacos, Shrimp and Green Chile Cheese Crisp
What makes it special: A Sonoran-style cantina from Ballyhoo Hospitality where mesquite-grilled tacos and cheese crisps headline.
8.2
Allende Restaurant is a long-running Lincoln Avenue counter-service spot where inexpensive tacos, burritos, and late-night plates feed DePaul students and concert-goers past midnight. With hundreds of Yelp reviews and a strong Google following, it’s the go-to cheap taco fix near Lincoln Hall.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Dinner, Al Pastor Tacos, Chilaquiles Plate
What makes it special: A long-running Mexican diner with high-volume late-night service and full combination plates until 3–5 AM.
8.2
Mi Nueva Tierra is a family-owned Mexican restaurant from Chef Lou, opened in 2020, where scratch-made tacos, chilaquiles, and plated mains share space with a full bar and weekend DJ nights. It functions as a neighborhood hang for Lincoln Park locals who want sit-down Mexican with craft margaritas that still feel reasonably priced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mahi Mahi Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Chilaquiles Verdes
What makes it special: A newer family-run spot where Chef Lou’s tacos, chilaquiles, and margaritas mix restaurant polish with neighborhood pricing.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Southport Taqueria is a newer Lincoln Park counter-service spot where al pastor, birria, and chorizo show up in tacos, burritos, and tortas, with a compact dining room and BYOB policy. Early reviews consistently praise the punchy fillings and warm service, making it a promising neighborhood option for quick, sit-down or takeout Mexican.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Birria tacos, Carne asada burrito
What makes it special: A compact, BYOB taquería where al pastor and birria tacos headline a focused menu.
7.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Family Friendly Favorites
Jorge Taco y Burrito House, also known locally as Taco & Burrito House on Fullerton, is a classic Chicago-style taqueria with a big menu of tacos, burritos, and combo plates at low prices. It’s a utility choice for inexpensive skirt steak tacos or late-night takeout near Ashland and Fullerton.
Must-Try Dishes:
Skirt Steak Taco, Carne Asada Burrito, Chorizo con Papas
What makes it special: A Fullerton Avenue standby where skirt steak tacos and big burritos stay budget-friendly deep into the night.