Taqueria & Restaurant Kairos

The location is a little on the old side, space can get limited if a lot of people come in at once but the food… simply amazing!
I’m a burrito kinda guy so my first time here, that’s what I ordered and it was far and away the best burrito I’ve had in years. High on flavor and low on grease (most other places have it the other way around). I’ve since been here at least a dozen more times and tried everything from tacos to tortas to chiles rellenos and I just never leave unsatisfied. Ever.
You would think with food this good the prices would be elevated like they are with most mexican restaurants these days: Nope. Prices are more than fair.
If I could recommend anything, I’d say to extend your hours just a tad on the weekends. Otherwise, keep up the great work!

Great food. Simple décor but I’m here for the food not the looks. Authentic yummy and worth it

One of my favorite Mexican restaurants on the south side, their salsa is the best! Just about everything on the menu is good. Hawaiian chicken was awesome. Come here at least once a week.

Went here again and it wasn’t a fluke. The food is very good to be a small dive, and that’s saying a lot for me cause I’ve eaten at some of the best places all over the country. Also the place was noticeably cleaner this time around and the owner was very nice and attentive. Will be going back for sure.

One of my favorite places for authentic Mexican food. The tortillas are made per order and fresh salsa’s. I ventured away today from my steak tacos and tried the gorditas. Tried three, pork, chicken and steak. Delicious! The pork was the best! 3 tacos, 3 gorditas for $ 14. They always provide chips and salsa-​no charge.

Don’t come here for ambience, come here for good food.
Pros:
–Good beans.
–Good rice.
–Good steak tacos … they do NOT have flour tortillas, only corn: (
–Staff speaks English so you can order and get what you asked for.
–Staff pretty nice and professional.
–Right near the bus line.
–BYOB!!!
–Walking distance from bars.
–Small
Cons:
–Expensive beverages… $ 1.50 for a coke can??? Ridiculous.
–Not as clean as it could be. It is a small place, how about some bleach and hot water mixture and scrub down the tables, chairs, and other cracks and surfaces? I like to eat in really clean places.
Suggestion:
Modernize your dining area and it will be easier to clean. Also, drinks are too expensive so lower the prices.

Excellent Steak Taco Dinner. I love that this meal comes with a little bit of everything; 3 tacos, beans, rice, salsa AND side of chips. Friendly and super fast service. And I can’t forget the tasty horchata! I’m new to the neighborhood and this will definitely be a go to from now on.

Good quick authentic mexican food near Midway… with wifi. Done.
I had a steak and pastor taco both were very good. Came with a bag of chips and salsa. No mas $ 1 tacos though these run about $ 1.75 each, well worth it. Not the best taco I’ve ever had but definitely deserves an honorable mention.
The meat was awesome, couple large chunks and just the right amount of gristle with stand up flavor. Tortillas awesome (see picture of the lady making them fresh), cilantro/​onion fresh. Chips fresh. The red salsa was really good, had big chunks of real stewed tomatoes and great flavor, while not being too hot, as did the Verde.
Enjoyed this meal while streaming live TV on my phone. Big plus. Lol
Open til 9, nice seating area. You’ll probably see me in a corner booth.

I’ve bee coming here for over a year and am very pleased with the food, service and price. A gem on the southwest side of Chicago near midway airport. The mole is great and I get it on the enchiladas. Burrittos are tasty and large. A place you should not miss.

I have not tried anything other than their tortillas. BUT they are seriously the best tortillas ever. So fresh. I’m hooked. My family is hooked. Coming back just for the tortillas!

Worst «Mexican» food I’ve EVER had. Not exaggerating. Save your money. They sacrifice authenticity for cheap ingredients.

I wish I can give this place a perfect score, but the last two times we ordered out it wasn’t good at all! When this place first opened they offered $ 1 tacos. They were really good especially because the tortillas are handmade. The last few times we ordered tacos they were not a dollar, it had less meat than before, and the steak was very salty. Other acquaintances have also complained that their meat has a lot of salt. I am not sure if the man that works making them is the owner, but he was very friendly and all smiles when they first opened and it later stopped as time passed. When you order carry out they do provide a bag of tortilla chips which is a plus.

I started coming here when I lived closer to Midway. There aren’t many taco spots on Archer Ave closer to Midway. This place has the BEST quesadillas I have ever had. Whatever cheese they use as well as the fact that there is a woman making the tortillas by hand. Those are so good. Their tacos are excellent and my father enjoys their dinner platters.
This is always my favorite spot for tacos on the southwest side.

Excellent. Even home made tortillas. Around the corner from Midway. Yes! Love the food. Great sopes. Great guacamole. Very nice people. Very cozy little place with good mole!

Regional style Mexican food (estilo Guerrero), similar to how Americans have Southern style food or Cajun. This is not your typical ‘American style Mexican’ food. If you come here with those expectations, you’ll love it. The beans and salsa are freshly made. The food had great flavors, (I got the chilaquiles rojos con cecina) and the other meals at my table looked delicious too.
From the outside, it doesn’t look like much. However, my initial perceptions were quickly changed as I came in and spoke with the staff. Hard working, friendly, efficient and humble, they were very attentive and gave great service. I was quite impressed!

Hidden gem? That’s yet to be discovered. Small Mom owned joint which happens to be the flavor of the locals. Mama makes tortillas daily and you can see her in the kitchen kneading the tortilla dough and flattening each and every one. Per the advertising and specials, the draw are the dollar tacos and «pechuga». If my Google skills are correct, think agave spirits infused with food. Mama offers a variety of pechuga which I’ve often seen on booth table tops as I’m driving past, it seems to be the winner here.
After Tomato Battle Chicago 2012, drenched in tomato junk, we walked in and placed an order for take out. I got every type of taco served. Ground beef, pork, chicken and cow tongue. The tacos were hella small and Mama only gives one small tortilla per taco whereas most taco joints (nowadays) might give two due to avoiding a soggy taco or breakage. When I first unwrapped them I thought they cheated me a few tacos. After pulling them apart I realized the size. Best to order at least five. The chicken was dry, cow tongue was juicy, pork decent. I really wanted a breakfast burrito except they don’t serve those here nor do their employees know what goes into one. (Seriously?) Well, after some chatting via the counter gal to Mama and the cook; she said they would try and make one. If we minus the fact that they added some warm salsa concoction to the mix, it would have been decent. The only other drawback was that they charged me for a regular burrito, whereas most of you would know a breakfast burrito should cost a mere few dollars. Eggs, spicy chorizo, cheese and some jalapenos or hot sauce is all I needed. Since they were trying to construct a burrito, they kept asking why I didn’t want the beans, the rice, the etc. Decent fare and grossly inexpensive. Most staff know basic English, so, complicated orders may not translate.