La Chaparrita

4.3$· Inexpensive

Iconic Little Village counter serving authentic specialty tacos and aguas frescas

Located inside a corner grocery store in Little Village, La Chaparrita is famous for its authentic Mexican street-style tacos. The eatery specializes in prized meats cooked on a sizzling flat-top grill, including crispy tripa, lengua, suadero, and cecina. Guests can complete their meal with a wide variety of freshly prepared aguas frescas and tepache.

Quick tip: Try the popular crispy tripa tacos paired with a house-made guanábana agua fresca, and keep in mind they are closed on Thursdays.

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