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8 tacos spots in Chicago, scored and ranked for 2026.

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Top 8 Tacos Spots

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Big Star
Tacos / Whiskey Bar · Wicker Park
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...
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3
Taqueria Chingón
Mexican / Tacos · West Loop / Fulton Market · Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025
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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4
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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5
Tacotlan
Mexican / Tacos · Hermosa
Father-daughter taqueria credited with introducing quesabirria to Chicago.
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6
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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7
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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8
La Chaparrita
Mexican / Tacos · Little Village
Corner grocery and colorful cafe on 26th Street serving fresh tacos, aguas frescas, and hand-pressed tortillas.
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