Wicker Park taco and whiskey joint that has one of the best patios in Chicago -- a sprawling, string-lit space that becomes the center of the neighborhood on warm evenings. The tacos are legit (the po...
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La Chaparrita Taqueria
Mexican / Tacos · Little Village
Little Village hidden gem using a charola (flat metal grill) for some of the most flavorful tacos on the Southwest Side. Sweetbreads, brains, and tripe for the adventurous, carne asada and al pastor f...
Moved from Bucktown to a bigger Fulton Market space and immediately earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The al pastor is carved from the trompo, the birria tacos are rich and messy, and the agua frescas a...
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Taqueria Los Comales
Mexican / Tacos · Pilsen
Pilsen taqueria that's been the neighborhood's go-to for decades. Al pastor carved from the trompo, birria tacos, and breakfast burritos that fuel the morning commute. Cash-friendly, no-frills, and th...
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Tacotlan
Mexican / Tacos · Hermosa
Father-daughter taqueria credited with introducing quesabirria to Chicago.
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Taqueria El Milagro
Mexican / Tacos · Little Village
26th Street taqueria next to the legendary El Milagro tortilleria serving simple, quality tacos on fresh handmade tortillas since 1950.
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Taqueria El Asadero
Mexican · Irving Park
No-frills Irving Park taqueria with quality carne asada, al pastor, and fresh handmade tortillas.
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La Chaparrita
Mexican / Tacos · Little Village
Corner grocery and colorful cafe on 26th Street serving fresh tacos, aguas frescas, and hand-pressed tortillas.