Machetes sits on South Cicero Avenue in LeClaire Courts, serving casual Mexican comfort food built around its namesake dish: the machete, an oversized tortilla filled with options like al pastor, steak, or beans and cheese, plus a vegetarian version. The menu rounds out with quesadillas, soups, and drinks such as the Chicago Sunrise juice and Jamaica Grande.
Regulars point to tender meat, friendly service, and generous portions as reasons they keep coming back, along with prices that keep the place feeling like a neighborhood value.
Regulars point to tender meat, friendly service, and generous portions as reasons they keep coming back, along with prices that keep the place feeling like a neighborhood value.

