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Taqueria - Chicago, IL

La Pasadita Menu Prices 2026: Full Taco & Burrito Menu

Full La Pasadita menu prices for 2026 -- every category, every item, with current verified pricing from the online-ordering menu. Tacos from $4.00, burritos from $10.00, super burritos up to $28.00, chachos, tostadas, burrito bowls, and the late-night hours that made this Wicker Park taqueria a Chicago institution. Below: the at-a-glance highlights, full priced menu, cheapest items, protein guide, vegetarian options, and how prices compare to Chipotle and Taco Bell.

2 locations on same blockOpen until 2 AM Fri & SatWicker Park, ChicagoCarne asada & lengua tacosVegetarian menu available
Sample · $$

Signature items

Carne Asada Taco$7.75
Carne Asada Super Burrito$28.00
Pollo Taco$4.75
Barbacoa Burrito Bowl$18.00
Horchata (16 oz)$3.25
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Quick answers

La Pasadita menu -- the four things people ask first

Cheapest item, most popular, biggest meal, and best late-night pick -- answered in one glance with current prices.

Cheapest item
Vegetarian Taco $4.00

Onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, rice, and beans on a corn tortilla.

Most popular
Carne Asada Taco $7.75

Grilled carne asada, onions, cilantro on a corn tortilla. La Pasadita's defining order.

Biggest meal
Carne Asada Super Burrito $28.00

Full build: carne asada, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, rice, beans.

Late-night pick
Carne Asada Chachos $20.00

Loaded chips with carne asada, cheese, sour cream, and beans. Open until 2 AM Fri-Sat.

Cheapest items

The 10 cheapest items at La Pasadita (2026)

Ranked by current online-ordering price. The vegetarian and pollo options are the most budget-friendly entry points. Note that taco prices are per individual taco -- most diners order two to four.

  1. 1Vegetarian TacoFully loaded with rice, beans, cheese, sour cream, lettuce, tomato.$4.00
  2. 2Vegetarian TostadaTostada shell with the full veggie build.$4.60
  3. 3Pollo TacoSeasoned chicken, onions, cilantro.$4.75
  4. 4Barbacoa TacoSlow-cooked barbacoa, onions, cilantro.$5.45
  5. 5Chile Relleno TacoVegetarian roasted stuffed pepper.$6.18
  6. 6Carne Asada TacoThe most-ordered protein.$7.75
  7. 7Lengua TacoBeef tongue -- deep, rich, tender.$7.75
  8. 8Vegetarian Burrito BowlRice, beans, full veggie build.$8.00
  9. 9Barbacoa TostadaCrispy tostada with barbacoa and full toppings.$8.50
  10. 10Pollo TostadaChicken with full tostada build.$8.50
Menu by protein

Prices across every format for each protein

La Pasadita's menu is organized by format (taco, burrito, super burrito, bowl, tostada). This table maps each protein across every format so you can compare at a glance. "N/A" means that protein-format combination is not on the current online-ordering menu.

ProteinTacoBurritoSuper BurritoBurrito BowlTostada
Carne Asada$7.75$22.50$28.00$22.00$10.00
Pollo$4.75$14.65$22.50$18.00$8.50
Barbacoa$5.45$14.65$22.50$18.00$8.50
Lengua$7.75$24.50$28.00N/A$9.50
Chile Relleno$6.18$16.65$23.50N/AN/A
Vegetarian$4.00$10.00N/A$8.00$4.60
Vegetarian guide

Vegetarian options at La Pasadita (with prices)

La Pasadita lists dedicated vegetarian items across every format on the menu. The Chile Relleno (roasted stuffed pepper) is the only non-meat protein option besides the plain vegetarian build. All vegetarian items are built with onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, rice, and beans unless noted.

Vegan ordering requires customization to remove dairy (cheese, sour cream) -- the kitchen does accommodate requests. The salsa options and guacamole side are vegan as served.

Cross-contact with meat proteins is possible in a shared kitchen. Confirm with the restaurant for serious dietary requirements.

  • Vegetarian Taco: $4.00 -- cheapest food item on the menu
  • Chile Relleno Taco: $6.18 -- roasted stuffed pepper
  • Vegetarian Tostada: $4.60
  • Vegetarian Burrito: $10.00
  • Vegetarian Chachos: $10.00 -- loaded chips, no meat
  • Vegetarian Burrito Bowl: $8.00
  • Chile Relleno Super Burrito: $23.50
  • Vegan sides: Guacamole $2.75, Salsa Verde $0.50, Salsa Negra $0.70, Salsa Roja $3.00
The proteins, explained

What each protein at La Pasadita tastes like

La Pasadita's menu is built around five proteins. Here is what to expect from each, and which format shows it off best.

$7.75 per taco · Most popular

Carne Asada

Thinly sliced, char-grilled marinated beef. The defining La Pasadita protein -- smoky, juicy, salty, with a slight char. Best as two or three tacos side by side, or as the super burrito where the guacamole and beans balance the richness.

$5.45 per taco

Barbacoa

Slow-braised beef cooked until it falls apart. Softer and more unctuous than the carne asada, with a deep beefy flavor. A good choice for first-timers who want something approachable. Works particularly well in a bowl or burrito format.

$4.75 per taco · Budget pick

Pollo

Seasoned grilled chicken -- the most affordable protein and the most neutral flavor. A solid choice for ordering multiple tacos at a lower total price. Best in a bowl or super burrito where the full toppings carry more weight.

$7.75 per taco · For adventurous eaters

Lengua (Beef Tongue)

Braised beef tongue sliced thin -- impossibly tender, rich, and slightly fatty. One of the most-praised items by food writers and long-time regulars. Same price as carne asada but a totally different texture. Order it as a taco first before committing to a full burrito.

$6.18 per taco · Vegetarian

Chile Relleno

A roasted, battered, and stuffed pepper served inside the taco or burrito. The only vegetarian protein option that is not the straight veggie build. Softer and more filling than a plain vegetable taco. Best in the Chile Relleno Burrito or Super Burrito format.

$4.00 taco · All formats

Vegetarian Build

The plant-based default -- rice, beans, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, onion, and cilantro across all formats. Not a signature protein, but the most accessible and lowest-cost entry point. Ask to remove dairy items to make it fully vegan.

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Every item on the La Pasadita menu (2026 prices)

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About these prices. Prices shown are from the La Pasadita online-ordering menu listing as verified in May 2026. In-store prices may differ. La Pasadita is a family-operated restaurant, and pricing can change without notice. Confirm current prices with the restaurant directly or via the official site at lapasaditachicago.com before ordering.
Price comparison

How La Pasadita prices compare to Chipotle and Taco Bell

La Pasadita operates at a different tier from national chains -- hand-cooked, operator-run, with premium proteins. Here is how it compares on like-for-like items, using May 2026 pricing.

CategoryLa PasaditaChipotleTaco Bell
Cheapest food item$4.00 (Veg. Taco)~$3.15 (side taco)$2.49 (Crunchy Taco)
Signature taco$7.75 (Carne Asada)N/A$2.79 (Doritos Locos)
Burrito bowl$18.00-$22.00$11.00-$14.00N/A
Full-build burrito$22.50-$28.00$12.00-$14.00$4.79 (Burrito Supreme)
Loaded chips/nachos$10.00-$20.00N/A$5.49-$6.99
House drink$3.25 (horchata)$3.25 (agua fresca)$2.79 (Baja Blast)

La Pasadita prices are from the online-ordering menu. Chipotle prices are national averages for 2026. Taco Bell prices are national-average as of May 2026. La Pasadita's higher price point reflects hand-grilled proteins, operator model, and Chicago costs.

About La Pasadita

The Chicago taqueria that has been on the same block since the 1970s.

La Pasadita opened on N Ashland Ave in the Wicker Park / Ukrainian Village neighborhood of Chicago in the 1970s. It expanded to two locations on the same block -- a rare configuration that reflects its importance to the neighborhood. The menu has stayed narrow and focused: five proteins (carne asada, pollo, barbacoa, lengua, chile relleno) across five formats (taco, burrito, super burrito, tostada, burrito bowl), plus chachos and sides.

What made La Pasadita famous -- and still does -- is execution over complexity. The carne asada is grilled to order. The tortillas are soft and fresh. The horchata is house-made. There is no combo pricing, no loyalty app, no drive-through. It is a sit-down or take-out taqueria that opens early, stays open until 2 AM on weekends, and has never needed to be anything other than what it is.

The restaurant is frequently cited in Chicago food coverage as one of the best taquerias in the city. Lengua tacos and carne asada are the items most mentioned by food writers, and the late-night hours have made it a neighborhood institution.

1970sFounded
2Locations (same block)
2 AMFri & Sat close
5Protein options
Ordering tips

How to order well at La Pasadita

First visit

Start with two tacos

Order one carne asada taco and one lengua taco side by side. Two tacos for about $15.50 is the best introduction -- you get both the most popular and the most celebrated protein in one order.

Best value

Pollo or barbacoa for budget

Pollo tacos at $4.75 and barbacoa tacos at $5.45 are significantly cheaper than carne asada or lengua. Three pollo tacos and a horchata comes to about $17.50 -- a complete and satisfying meal at a lower price point.

Biggest meal

Super Burrito over regular Burrito

The price jump from a Carne Asada Burrito ($22.50) to the Super Burrito ($28.00) is $5.50. That adds guacamole, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, rice, and beans -- strong value for the upgrade if you want a full meal.

Late night

Friday and Saturday until 2 AM

La Pasadita serves the full menu until 2 AM on Fridays and Saturdays -- not a reduced late-night menu. It is one of the most reliable late-night taco options in the Wicker Park area. Expect a line on busy weekend nights.

Sauces

Ask for all three salsas

La Pasadita has three house salsas: Salsa Negra (mild, $0.70), Salsa Verde (medium, $0.50), and Salsa Roja (hot, $3.00 for 8 oz). The salsa negra is unusual -- a dark, complex mild sauce that pairs especially well with carne asada.

Drink pairing

Horchata or Mexican Coke

The house horchata at $3.25 is a natural pairing with anything on the menu. Mexican Coke (cane-sugar Coca-Cola, $3.50) and Jarritos ($3.50) are the other standards. Skip the fountain soda for the first visit.

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Common questions

La Pasadita menu -- frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about La Pasadita's menu, prices, proteins, hours, and vegetarian options.

How much does a carne asada taco cost at La Pasadita?

A carne asada taco at La Pasadita is $7.75 as of the current online-ordering listing. That price is for a single taco served on a corn tortilla with onions and cilantro -- the classic build. Other taco proteins are cheaper: pollo is $4.75, barbacoa is $5.45, and lengua (beef tongue) is also $7.75. Note that online-ordering prices may differ slightly from in-store pricing.

What is a super burrito at La Pasadita and how much does it cost?

A super burrito at La Pasadita is the full-build burrito -- protein plus onions, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, rice, and beans, all wrapped in a large flour tortilla. Pricing depends on the protein: the Carne Asada Super Burrito is $28.00, Pollo or Barbacoa Super Burrito is $22.50, Lengua Super Burrito is $28.00, and Chile Relleno Super Burrito is $23.50. The base burrito (just protein, onions, cilantro) is cheaper -- Carne Asada Burrito runs $22.50.

What are chachos at La Pasadita?

Chachos are La Pasadita's version of loaded tortilla chips -- similar to nachos but built with the restaurant's own chip and protein combinations. They come loaded with cheese, sour cream, and beans. The Carne Asada Chachos are $20.00, Combo Chachos are $18.00, Pollo Chachos are $15.50, and Vegetarian Chachos are $10.00. They are a shareable portion well-suited for two or more people.

How many La Pasadita locations are there in Chicago?

La Pasadita has two locations on the same block of N Ashland Ave in the Wicker Park / Ukrainian Village area of Chicago. Both locations at approximately 1140 N Ashland Ave maintain the same menu and hours. They have operated in this neighborhood since the 1970s. Use the official website at lapasaditachicago.com for current location details and hours.

Is La Pasadita open late?

Yes -- La Pasadita is known for late-night hours, particularly on weekends. The standard schedule is Monday through Thursday 10 AM to 11 PM, and Friday and Saturday 10 AM to 2 AM. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Late-night hours on Friday and Saturday make it a popular post-bar destination in Wicker Park. Always confirm current hours directly with the restaurant, as schedules can change.

What is lengua and how does it taste at La Pasadita?

Lengua is Spanish for beef tongue -- it is braised low and slow until the muscle is fork-tender, then sliced or diced and served as a taco or burrito protein. At La Pasadita, lengua has a rich, fatty, deeply savory flavor that many regulars consider the best protein on the menu. A Lengua Taco is $7.75 -- the same price as the carne asada taco -- and a Lengua Super Burrito is $28.00. It is one of the most reviewed and photographed items on the Yelp listing.

Are there vegetarian options at La Pasadita?

Yes. La Pasadita has a dedicated vegetarian section across all categories. Options include a Vegetarian Taco ($4.00), Vegetarian Burrito ($10.00), Vegetarian Tostada ($4.60), Vegetarian Chachos ($10.00), and Vegetarian Burrito Bowl ($8.00) -- all built with onion, cilantro, lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, rice, and beans. The Chile Relleno Taco and Chile Relleno Burrito are also vegetarian. Vegan options require customization to remove dairy.

What is the cheapest thing on the La Pasadita menu?

The cheapest items are the condiment add-ons: Salsa Verde is $0.50 and Salsa Negra is $0.70. For an actual food item, the Vegetarian Taco at $4.00 is the most affordable. The Vegetarian Tostada ($4.60) and Pollo Taco ($4.75) are the next cheapest. A budget-friendly order would be two to three vegetarian or pollo tacos, a 20 oz soda ($1.80), and a house horchata ($3.25).

How does La Pasadita compare to Chipotle?

La Pasadita and Chipotle occupy different categories entirely. La Pasadita is a single-city, family-operated Chicago taqueria serving hand-cooked tacos, tostadas, and super burritos with a small focused protein menu. Chipotle is a national fast-casual chain built around assembly-line ordering. Price-wise, a La Pasadita Carne Asada Burrito Bowl at $22.00 is considerably more expensive than a comparable Chipotle bowl (~$11--$13), reflecting the premium protein sourcing, hand-grilled execution, and the operator-run model. For Chicago locals who prize authentic preparation, La Pasadita is widely regarded as a superior product; for everyday fast-casual convenience and predictability, Chipotle serves a broader need.

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