Local Favorite, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Tacos
449 N Clark St, chicago
Xoco—pronounced "SHO-ko"—is the Aztec word for "little sister." Rick Bayless, who runs the iconic flagship restaurant Frontera, opened the place. But there's nothing little about Xoco's bold Mexican marketplace flavors. This quick-service café from Rick and Deann Bayless is open early and closing late and proffers contemporary expressions of Mexico's most beloved street food and snacks: flaky empanadas, hot-from-the-fryer churros, frothy Mexican hot chocolate, crusty tortas, and meal-in-a-bowl caldos.
Vegetarian Options, Coffee Tea, Cafe, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Juice Bar
4631 N Clark St, chicago
Tiztal Café, a formerly juice bar in "Mega Mall" in Logan Square, opened in May 2008 in Uptown, Chicago. Tiztal Café is the go-to place for locals and visitors for the fusion of traditional Mexican breakfast dishes and American dishes for breakfast and lunch. It is a family-owned and operated restaurant.
Trendy, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Romantic, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Date Night, Takes Reservations, Tacos, Cozy
2800 W Logan Blvd, chicago
Mi Tocaya Antojeria is a Mexican restaurant by acclaimed Chef Diana Davila. It is a vibrant place with large floor-to-ceiling windows filled with art pieces and murals. The food & drink are inspired by Davila's cherished memories of her summers and extensive travels throughout Mexico with her family. The thoughtfully composed menu features a progression of small, medium, and large plates composed of Davila's takes on familiar Mexican favorites, less-known regional specialties, and completely new dishes inspired by her Mexican heritage.
Dog Friendly, Vegetarian Options, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Food, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Byob, Tacos
2234 N Western Ave, chicago
Located in Chicago's Bucktown neighborhood, Taqueria Chingón is a Mexico City street-style taqueria focused on one of Mexico City's favorite street foods: the Al Pastor. They've developed a menu with classics that stay true to their origins and some tacos that create a new tradition. All the items on the menu are tasty treats, especially tacos.
Local Favorite, Vegetarian Options, Salad, Cocktails, Full Bar, Take Outs, Outdoor Seating, Takes Reservations, Tacos
1531 N Damen Ave, chicago
Big Star is a bourbon, beer-focused, taco-serving, late-night establishment in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park and Wrigleyville neighborhoods. Executive Chef Paul Kahan and Chef de Cuisine Chris Miller's menu, inspired by authentic Mexican street food, is complemented by an extensive house-selected single-barrel bourbon program. Housed in a defunct 1940's gas station, the Wicker Park taqueria and its highly sought-after patio have been a neighborhood staple for ten years. Wrigleyville's two-story branch is nestled just across the street from Wrigley Field.
Coffee Tea, Take Outs, Tacos
2500 S Whipple St, chicago
La Chaparrita is a small, unpretentious, no-frills Mexican restaurant inside a grocery store. The place is famous for its Mexico City-style tacos and street food. Restaurant owner Angelina Mendez uses family recipes from her mother for sausages and meat seasoning.
Famous, Take Outs, Tacos
2813 W 55th St, chicago
Founded in 1975 by Inocencio Carbajal, aka "El Guero," Carnitas Uruapan is the legendary destination for those whose palates crave authentic Carnitas from Michoacan, Mexico. The chef's hard work, passion for Mexican flavors, and courage have made him a local celebrity in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood. It has been featured in various media outlets, including Univision, The Food Network, VICE, The Cooking Channel, and PBS, by consistently ensuring the family recipe remains true to its Mexican heritage, unmodified for the American market in any way.