Penelope’s Vegan Taqueria
1165 W 18th St, Chicago, IL
Crema's Take
“This cozy Pilsen spot serves inventive vegan Mexican cuisine that even non-vegans rave about, with standout dishes like their Quesabirria and Chilaquiles that pack serious flavor into every bite. The intimate space, decorated with cool local art, pairs perfectly with their thoughtful drink menu and lightning-fast service that makes you feel like family the moment you arrive. Whether you're grabbing a quick taco or settling in for a leisurely meal on Taco Tuesday, Penelope's delivers that perfect balance of casual warmth and culinary care.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit spot, quick-grab. Light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
The flavor and taste of item's Quesabirrla,Enchiladas ,Tacos Dorados,Nachos is next-level, and the service is lightning-fast. The staff makes you feel like family the moment you walk in. ." Beyond the impressive speed of the kitchen, the genuine hospitality of the staff stands…
Really delicious vegan tacos, especially for those taco Tuesday deals. Every dish has so much flavor in it and tastes great. The paintings in here are also really cool. Smaller location.
This spot rules. It is part of my regular Pilsen rotation. My favorites on the menu include the pozole, Mexi burger, chilaquiles, carne asada fries, and tacos de cárnicas. Don't skip a drink here, I love ordering the matcha horchata, but the dirty horchata is amazing too. I have…
I really liked it! I am not vegan/vegetarian but I really enjoyed my food. I got a taco de bistec (mushroom I think?) and a taco de carnitas (I can’t remember what vegetable it was). It was seasoned very well, but my issue was with the tortilla. I picked it up and it immediately…
Have been looking to try this place for years. Finally made it, and was fairly satisfied with the food. I had the enchiladas, which were good, but seems like it took a few bites for the flavor to kick in. Even then, it felt like something was missing. I did enjoy them, though.…
Crema Reviews
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