Taquieria Los Comales

Taquieria Los Comales is a Chicago-area taquería chain founded in 1973 by Camerino Gonzalez in the Little Village neighborhood. It is recognized as one of the first taquerías in Chicago. The restaurant began as a small taco stand-style eatery with a casual diner atmosphere, where Gonzalez worked the grill serving fresh, hot Mexico City-style tacos. Over five decades, Los Comales has grown into a fixture in the Little Village community and the greater Chicagoland area, expanding its brand and adding quality catering services. The company has catered for several Chicago mayors and well-known corporations such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. In September 2023, Los Comales celebrated its 50th anniversary with a community mural project in Little Village. The brand remains active, operating multiple locations and offering catering packages including the Taco Fiesta Pack, Comales Burrito Pack, and Comales Torta Pack. Los Comales is deeply involved in community initiatives, sponsoring cultural organizations like Ballet Folklórico Xochitl and participating in events such as the Mexican Independence Day Parade on 26th Street. The restaurant emphasizes fresh, authentic Mexican food and has become a Chicagoland staple.

Los Comales was founded in 1973 by Camerino Gonzalez, who had a dream of a better life in the United States and sought to bring the comfort foods, aromas, and flavors of Mexico to his community. He opened a small taco stand-style restaurant in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood, making Los Comales one of the first taquerías in Chicago. With the casual atmosphere of a diner, Gonzalez worked the grill to serve fresh, hot, and delicious Mexico City-style tacos to as many customers as he could fit into the quaint little taquería. Over the decades, Los Comales expanded its brand and extended its reach with quality catering services. The company has had the honor of catering for several Chicago mayors throughout the years, in addition to events both large and small, and for well-known companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. In September 2023, Los Comales celebrated its 50th anniversary with a mural curated and brought to life by community artists. The mural celebrates the history and culture of the Little Village neighborhood where Los Comales was founded and tells the story of Los Comales through the years. The unveiling took place during the semi-centennial celebration. Los Comales remains a fixture in the Little Village community and the Chicagoland area, serving delicious dishes and contributing to the vibrant culture of the neighborhood. The company looks forward to continuing its legacy into the next 50 years and beyond.

• 2023

  Los Comales celebrates its 50th anniversary with a community mural unveiled during a semi-centennial celebration in September.

• 1973

  Camerino Gonzalez opens Los Comales as a small taco stand-style restaurant in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood.

Authentic Mexico City-style tacos and Mexican comfort food in a casual, community-focused setting.

• Mexico City-style tacos

  Fresh, hot tacos served in the style of Mexico City, a signature offering since 1973.

• Taco Fiesta Pack

  A popular catering package for private parties and small gatherings.

• Comales Burrito Pack

  A catering package featuring burritos, available in buffet style or grab-and-go packaging.

• Comales Torta Pack

  A catering package featuring tortas, available in buffet style or grab-and-go packaging.

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