# Taco Pros — Mexican Cocina in River West, Chicago

Fresh ingredients. Real food. Fast hands behind the counter. That's the quick version of what happens at 833 W Chicago Ave FL 1, Chicago, IL 60642 — the Taco Pros location tucked into River West, one of Chicago's fastest-growing West Side neighborhoods.

The kitchen opens at 11 AM and runs until 10 PM, 7 days a week. Walk in for a quick lunch, grab dinner on the way home, or call (312) 285-2992 for pickup and catering.

## Hours, Address, and Phone

**Address:** 833 W Chicago Ave FL 1, Chicago, IL 60642 Phone: (312) 285-2992 Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM Plus Code: V899+MF Chicago, Illinois (note: per Google listing)

The restaurant sits on Chicago Avenue between Green and Halsted — walkable from the Chicago Blue Line station and right off the Halsted bus. Street parking available on Chicago Ave and surrounding side streets. The West Loop, Fulton Market, and Ukrainian Village are all within a 5-minute drive.

[View on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/U1xqmGw8QRYKe8VX6)

## What to Order

The menu runs deep — [tacos](https://taco-pros.com/tacos/), burritos, [enchilada dinners](https://taco-pros.com/enchiladas-dinner/), tortas, protein bowls, appetizers, sides, desserts, and drinks. Same recipes at all 32+ Taco Pros locations, made fresh at each one.

Tacos come on double corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, and your choice of salsa. Seven proteins: chicken (pollo), steak (carne asada), al pastor, barbacoa, ground beef (picadillo), veggie, and shrimp. One regular, donte miles, calls the River West spot "one of the best taco pros" — and keeps coming back for the speed and consistency.

Enchilada dinners are a full plate — 3 corn tortillas rolled with your filling, smothered in red chili sauce and melted cheese, served alongside Mexican rice and refried beans. Andy Xue grabbed the $25 combo deal with chicken enchiladas and rated both the food and the price. Five filling options available: chicken, steak, ground beef, veggie, and cheese.

Burritos wrap rice, beans, guacamole, salsa, and protein inside a large flour tortilla. Tortas press your protein into toasted bolillo bread with refried beans, lettuce, and tomato. Protein bowls skip the tortilla entirely — your choice of protein over brown rice or cilantro-lime rice with fajita vegetables and guacamole.

Appetizers include nachos supreme, chips and salsa, chips and guacamole, quesadillas, elote corn, and Mexican french fries. Churros lead the dessert menu. Drinks cover horchata, jarritos, fresh lemonade, Mexican Coca-Cola, and Topo Chico.

## Catering from River West

The River West location sits in the middle of Chicago's busiest business corridors — West Loop offices, Fulton Market tech companies, and Near West Side firms are all within a few blocks. That makes this spot a natural fit for [catering](https://taco-pros.com/catering-menu/).

Four formats for 10 to 500 guests: party trays (enchilada trays, taco kits, fajita platters), live catering with a taquero making tacos on-site, buffet-style setups with chafing dishes and a taco bar, and individual boxed meals for corporate lunches.

Call (312) 285-2992 to book.

## What Guests Are Saying

The reviews for this location keep circling back to two things — the freshness of the food and the people behind the counter.

DQ — "Everything is good in here and it's so fresh, it's made with real ingredients."

donte miles — "Rakesh is amazing always quick and fast with my service and convenient one of the best taco pros."

Andy Xue — "Good food and affordable we got the combo deal for $25, I got chicken enchiladas."

Kashmere "Kash" Haynes — "The young lady was super nice and warm. The food was great! Very reasonably priced. I will be going back!"

linh asfaf — "Staff just wow!"

Rakesh gets called out by name for fast, friendly service. The $25 combo deal shows up as a value highlight. And multiple guests point out that the ingredients taste real and fresh — not reheated, not processed.

## The Neighborhood and Nearby Areas

The restaurant is on Chicago Avenue in River West — a neighborhood that borders the Chicago River to the east, Ukrainian Village to the west, and the West Loop to the south. It's one of the most connected spots on the West Side, with easy access from the Chicago Blue Line, Halsted bus routes, and I-90/94.

Regulars come from the surrounding neighborhoods: West Town, Noble Square, Wicker Park, Bucktown, Humboldt Park, and Logan Square to the north and west. South and east, guests drive over from the West Loop, Fulton Market, Greektown, and the Near West Side.

The River West location also draws visitors from Chicago's northern suburbs. Communities like [Evanston](https://www.cityofevanston.org/), [Skokie](https://www.skokie.org/), Lincolnwood, Wilmette, Kenilworth, Morton Grove, and Gross Point are a 30–45-minute drive south via I-94 or the Edens Expressway. Howard District, Oakton, and South Evanston — neighborhoods along the CTA Red and Purple Lines — connect to River West with a single transfer at the Chicago Blue Line.

## About Taco Pros

[Taco Pros](https://taco-pros.com/) is a Mexican Cocina chain with 32+ locations across Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio. Same menu, same recipes, same commitment to fresh ingredients at every spot. The River West restaurant on Chicago Avenue is one of several locations in the city proper.