Tacotlan

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About the Business

Everardo Macias, an immigrant from Jalisco decided to open a Mexican restaurant in 2017. He put his blood, sweat and tears into renovating the restaurant into what it is today. With help from his daughter Jessica and her own vision of what place should look like, Tacotlan was born.

Established in 2018.

Services

• Private Parties

Business Name

Tacotlan

Specialties

In the early 90’s, Everardo Macias (father and co-owner) opened a restaurant named El Ponchado. Unfortunately the restaurant didn’t do well and after 5 years in business, he decided to close and rent it to another small business. After seeing how devastated he was when he had to close his first restaurant when she was a teenager, when he decided to open up another restaurant, Jessica Perjes (daughter and co-owner) vowed to never allow her father to feel defeated again and decided partner up with him. Fast forward to 2018, Tacotlán was born in the same location El Ponchado was once in! It first started off as a regular taqueria until the pandemic hit in 2020. The father and daughter duo knew that they had to be creative to survive. Already introduced to their restaurant in 2019, they decided to bring the quesabirria back once again because they saw that it was a dish that was gaining popularity in California because it was a dish that was being made with beef instead of goat. Serving the quesabirria started off as a special for the weekends only but after seeing that the quesabirria was selling out every day, they decided to keep it on the menu permanently. Now the quesabirria is the top-seller of the restaurant and they have an extensive birria menu. This duo has not only been featured in the Chicago Tribune, WGN, ABC News, B96, Chicago’s Best, named a small business all-pro with the Chicago Bears but they have even catered to music groups like Tigres del Norte.

Amenities

Offers Delivery, Offers Takeout, No Reservations, Pescatarian Options, Many Vegetarian Options, Accepts Credit Cards, Accepts Android Pay, Accepts Apple Pay, Accepts Cryptocurrency, Outdoor Seating, Casual, Moderate Noise, Offers Catering, Good for Groups, Good For Kids, Good for Brunch, Dinner, Street Parking, Waiter Service, Free Wi-Fi, Wheelchair Accessible, TV, Latinx-owned, Women-owned, No Happy Hour, No Alcohol, No Drive-Thru, Dogs Not Allowed, No Heated Outdoor Seating, No Covered Outdoor Seating, No Private Dining, No Bike Parking

Business Owner

Everardo M. (Business Owner)

The business owner is an immigrant from Poncitlan, Jalisco. He's resided in Chicago since the 70's and has always strived to build a great life for his family and generations to come.

Categories

• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

Categories By Location

• Chicago, Illinois, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

• Illinois, United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

• United States
• Food
• Restaurants
• Mexican

Tags

Mexican, Venues & Event Spaces