Migos Fine Foods

-Grubbing in Chicago  
Halal Fried Chicken and Tacos in Portage Park 

Migos Fine Foods is the latest interesting restaurant to give Portage Park a try. The Northwest side neighborhood isn’t the first (or second or third) area that pops to mind when strong Chicago food neighborhoods are discussed but it’s had a few appealing openings over the years and while a couple have stuck around the area doesn't have the crowds or spending power of other neighborhoods. 

Recently Opened in Portage Park

Migos is a joint collabo between Chef Brian Jupiter (Frontier and Ina Mae Tavern) and Azazi Morsi (chef de cuisine at Frontier). The main theme is Halal food but you could also call it a mix of Black Southern food and Mexican. Tacos made with jerk cauliflower show up alongside chicken al pastor and more. Fried chicken and biscuits (ala Ina Mae) and fresh fried donuts also make appearances on the menu as does a lamb smashburger. I recently tried the fried chicken torta in part bc the fried chicken sandwich at Frontier is considered one of the best of its kind. But the fried chicken sandwich at Migos is a thing all it's own. It starts with crispy fried chicken thighs served on toasted telera bread that’s delivered fresh daily by the Mexican bakery across the street. It’s dressed with a Chihuahua cheese skirt, Migos Sweet Heat sauce, beans, avocado, lettuce, and tomato plus a bunch of crinkle cut fries. This is a massive sandwich that could easily be split for lunch so go in hungry for this one.

Fried Chicken Torta at Migos Fine Foods  

The tacos at Migos come two to an order have a ton of flavor to them. If you’re up for a complete meal consider the daily special lamb carnitas deal. It comes with a pound of fried lamb shoulder tossed in Migos Sweet Heat sauce served with rice and beans plus tortillas, salsa, and a salad. It’s a heavy ass plate of food with at least a pound of meat that’s crisp on the outside and tender from within. I got about four tacos out of the meat and only used half of it - a hungry man’s meal for real. I’m trying to watch my fried food / sweets intake so I skipped the fried to order donuts on both trips but I saw an order come out and they smelled GREAT. I really hope Portage Park embraces Migos as it’s the type of place where just about anyone can find something they like - a new school neighborhood spot. 

Lamb Carnitas

Migos Fine Foods 
5044 W Montrose Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(872) 946-7015
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