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Taquizas Don Rafa
"Chicago's Best Mexican Buffet"
About Us
Welcome to Taquizas Don Rafa, serving the vibrant community of Chicago since 2014 with a passion for delectable cuisine. We offer a buffet brimming with mouthwatering dishes, enticing breakfast specials, and exceptional catering services perfect for any occasion. Whether you're dining out or planning an event, we invite you to experience the rich flavors and welcoming atmosphere at Taquizas Don Rafa. Join us for your next meal and savor the difference!
Areas Served
Chicago, IL | Little Village, Chicago, IL | Lawndale, Chicago, IL | Garfield Park, Chicago, IL | Archer Heights, Chicago, IL | Cicero, IL | Brighton Park, Chicago, IL | Lower West Side, Chicago, IL | Stickney, IL
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
What We Offer
Our Specialties include:
- Taquizas Don Rafa is your go-to destination for authentic Mexican culinary delights, offering a vibrant variety of traditional dishes that transport you straight to the heart of Mexico. Specializing in a rich selection of flavorful tacos, salsas, and more, Don Rafa takes pride in crafting each dish with fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes. Whether you're craving a classic street taco or a unique regional specialty, Taquizas Don Rafa delivers a genuine taste experience with every bite, making it a favorite for lovers of Mexican cuisine.
Our Services include:
- Buffet: Indulge in a delightful array of flavors at our buffet, offering a diverse selection of dishes crafted to satisfy any taste—perfect for any mealtime gathering. $18.99 for adults.
- Breakfast Specials: Kickstart your day with our breakfast specials, featuring hearty and delicious options crafted to give you the perfect morning boost at a great value.
- Catering: Elevate your event with our exceptional catering services, tailored to provide a memorable dining experience with expertly crafted menus and seamless service.
Our Products include:
- Platillos
- Enchiladas
- Tacos
- Carnitas
- Barbacoa
- Postres
- Caldos
- Tortas
- Burritos
- Sopes
- Huaraches
- Gorditas
- Pambazos
Testimonials
On 11/2/2025
Maria Ray
had this to say:
Come hungry. The stews (guisados) are really good. My kid said to me “these taste like your food, this is like eating at home”
The restaurant has plenty of stews to choose from, from red meat, pork, chicken, and egg stew.
Pozole, menudo, and carnitas are part of the menu.
On 11/1/2025
Sandra Perez
had this to say:
I love the service the most, everyone was very attentive. There’s also something for everone. I definitely recommend!
On 10/28/2025
Shane Bugbee
had this to say:
Perfect. Everything was perfect. Highly recommend.
On 10/27/2025
Chef Omar Rodriguez
had this to say:
(Translated by Google) We started at this place that attracted us because we saw two people recommending it on certain internet lines and my wife and I decided to go and give it a chance. We entered a classic Mexican place, very lively, lots of people and they explain to you that it is a Mexican buffet of stews and many other things. It costs 19.99 per person, everything is included from horchata water to Jamaican water to pot coffee to natural water and Pepsi sodas, and from there you start going to get everything from menudo, pozole, beans, rice, chicharrón, in green sauce, birria flan, everything you can think of in different stews, even mole de negro with chicken that was delicious, not to make this conversation a little longer. Everything in general was magnificently tasty, classic, flavors, homemade Mexican, if you go with the expectation of seeing something different or something elevated, you won't find it there. You will find classic Mexican dishes with a unique seasoning that announces that they are there to stay and enjoy the flavors and fusions of the cuisine. Mexican, the service is magnificently good, the tortillas then you see that they are being made there on site and it is practically an odyssey of flavors, service and a unique experience that you find there. So if you want to have your experience with Mexican food as they make it at home, there you have it so you can try a little bit of everything at the same time, totally fascinated, very impressed and definitely recommend it 100%. And Chombo didn't tell you this, I told you.
(Original)
Empezamos en este lugar que nos atrajo por ver dos personas que lo recomendaban en ciertas líneas de la del Internet y yo y mi esposa decidimos en ir y darle un Chance entrando vez un lugar clásicamente mexicano, muy amenizado, mucha gente y te explican que es un buffet mexicano de guisos y muchas cosas más te cuesta 19 99 por persona, todo va incluido desde agua de horchata desde agua de Jamaica desde café de olla de agua natural y refrescos del Pepsi, y de ahí empiezas a ir a agarrar desde menudo, pozole, frijoles, arroz, chicharrón, en salsa verde, birria flan todo lo que se te ocurra en guisos de diferentes hasta mole de negro con pollo que estaba delicioso por no hacer un poco más largo. Esta conversación. Todo en general estuvo magníficamente sabroso clásico, sabores, caseros mexicanos, si vas con una expectativa de ver algo diferente o algo elevado no lo vas a encontrar ahí vas a encontrar ahí clásicos platillos mexicanos con un sazón único que anuncia que ellos están ahí para quedarse y disfrutar los sabores y fusiones de la cocina. Mexicana el servicio magníficamente bien a las tortillas luego se ve que la están haciendo ahí en el lugar y prácticamente es toda una odisea de sabores servicio y una experiencia única que lo encuentras ahí. Así es que si quieres tener tu experiencia con comida mexicana como las hacen en casa ahí tienes para que pruebes de todo un poco al mismo tiempo totalmente que de fascinado que dé muy impresionado y definitivamente lo recomiendo al 100% y esto no te lo dijo el Chombo te lo dije yo
On 10/26/2025
Andrew Martinez
had this to say:
The staff are very kind and attentive. I can tell they care about the cleanliness of the buffet. Its not perfect, but it does do the job for mexican food cravings. My favorite are the hand made tortillas? Absolutely delicious
Contact Us
Taquizas Don Rafa
3857 W 26th St Chicago, IL 60623
Phone: (773) 565-4075
Email: bermudezerika0216
Right across from Chase Bank
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Our Hours
Holiday Hours May Vary. Please Call For Details.
Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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