The taqueria just up Route 23
Yes, the address really is DeKalb Ave — that's the name of the road in Sycamore. From downtown DeKalb or the NIU campus, head north on Route 23 and you'll be parked outside in about ten minutes.
The kitchen is family-run, and the menu runs from street tacos and birria to full dinner plates and the seafood menu the family brought from Nayarit. If you've been settling for whatever is closest to campus, this is the drive that fixes it.
Birria & Street Tacos
Rich birria with consommé for dipping, plus barbacoa, pastor, lengua, and more by the taco. See the full menu.
Mariscos Estilo Nayarit
Langostinos, seafood soups, and the Mega Charrola platter — coastal-style seafood in Sycamore. Explore mariscos.
Weekend Menudo & Pozole
Saturday and Sunday bring menudo, pozole, and caldos by the bowl or the gallon — the move after a late Huskie game day.
Check delivery or call for pickup
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Delivery
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Pickup
Call (815) 517-1193 during open hours to place your order and confirm pickup time. Directions and parking info here.
Catering
Ask about trays and seafood platters for your event. Send a catering request or email ninastacoscatering@gmail.com.
Frequently asked questions
Does Nina's Tacos deliver to DeKalb, IL?
Enter your DeKalb or NIU-area address in DoorDash to check delivery availability and current ordering hours. For pickup in Sycamore, call (815) 517-1193 and confirm when your order will be ready.
How far is Nina's Tacos from downtown DeKalb?
About 10 minutes. Take Route 23 (Sycamore Road) north — the restaurant is at 1969 DeKalb Ave, Suite B, Sycamore, IL 60178, with parking outside the door.
What should a first-timer order?
Start with the birria, a round of street tacos, or the Mariscos Estilo Nayarit seafood plates. On weekends, regulars come for menudo and pozole.
Can Nina's Tacos cater an event in DeKalb?
Ask the family about catering trays and seafood platters for your DeKalb event. Email ninastacoscatering@gmail.com or call (815) 517-1193 to confirm availability and arrangements.
What are the hours?
Open daily 10 AM - 9 PM, including weekends.
Hungry in DeKalb right now?
Check delivery availability, or call to arrange pickup in Sycamore. ¿Prefiere ordenar en español? Llámenos al (815) 517-1193 — con gusto le atendemos.