Viral Chicago Food

-Grubbing in Chicago
Five of a Kind: Gone Viral

I started to do these five of a kind posts as a way to showcase specific dishes. It’s much easier writing a paragraph on a piece of pizza I tried than it is doing an entire post. It’s also a way to get a little more content up and not left on my phone to forget about. So I’m always thinking of ways I can combine five different things I ate and this post kind of came about when I recently tried two places I knew of due to their popularity on social media apps like Instagram. I thought to myself hmm what other things did I eat that were directly influenced by Instagram and I was able to come up with five spots (and dishes) that I likely learned of online by appearing on my food dominant timelines. So today’s post is about five places that have gone viral. It’s true that a lot of viral foods are gimmicks but not all of them are. Some are just good and catch on in a way that’s organic in terms of specific dishes like pizza, bagels, burgers, pasta, and hand rolls being popular with the younger TikTok demographic. 

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Tilly Bagel (South Loop)

We start with bagels but not at the spot in Lincoln Park that had lines around the block last week. I don’t have plans to go there as I already tried an outlet in Delray Beach and the bagels there reminded me of the packaged ones you get at the supermarket. Today we check out Tilly Bagel which was a popup during the pandemic that turned brick and mortar in 2023. Tilly is known for its sourdough bagels that people have been known to line up for. No lines when I visited on a Tuesday morning (St. Patrick's Day) to try their popular cacio e pepe bagel with a smear of caramelized onion cream cheese. Simply put I’m not a big bagel guy so make of this what you will. I thought it was ok. The bagel had decent chew but maybe needed a little more. The cream cheese didn't really have much of a grilled onion taste and I thought there was too much of it on mine but I’ve seen people complain at places that put much less so maybe overloaded is the preferred normal for most but not for me. In the end I felt about these how I do about most bagels - it was fine for what it was - a bagel.

Cacio e Pepe Bagel with Caramelized Onion Cream Cheese at Tilly Bagel
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Chomp Pizza (Pilsen)

Next up we head over to Pilsen where we’ll pop into the 18th Street Pink Line stop where Chomp Pizza runs a slice stand. It’s ran by a guy named Travis who used to worked at Paulie Gee’s in Wicker Park before doing his own thing at Chomp Pizza where they pretty much serve just one thing - a slice of cheese pizza ($5). I saw this place making the rounds online and made a point of trying it. I arrived right around opening time so the pizza had just come out of the oven. The pizza is made with a simple blend of tomatoes, Grande Cheese Co. mozzarella and some oregano but the magic is in the dough which is taken very seriously. The color on the crust is slightly darker and the texture is crisp and crackly. I can see why this place has become popular with people passing thru the 18th St. Station. 

Cheese Slice at Chomp Pizza
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Smash Jibarito (Humboldt Park)

A lot of these viral food spots started as pop-ups as is the case with our next stop - Smash Jibarito in Humboldt Park. These guys paid their dues on the pop-up circuit and now have a spiffy new brick & mortar on Division. It’s the perfect fit for their hit smash burgers inspired by the classic Jibarito sandwiches that originated in this Puerto Rican enclave. This means instead of buns they’re using flattened and fried green plantains aka tostones to hold their smashed beef patties. The menu is tight with just a few burgers, some sides, and one wildcard item which is their twist on a pizza puff. The plantain “bun” on these burgers holds up better than you’d think and adds some extra crunch to the mix. Pictured below is “estilo Animal” aka Animal Style ala In-N-Out and it's a damn good burger. 

Jibarito Smash Burger at Smash Jibarito
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Italian Homemade Co. (Fulton Market)

Pasta is a dish that tends to go viral as often as any and Fulton Market is a place where restaurants commonly go viral so of course a pasta spot on Fulton Market is going to go viral. The Italian Homemade Company got started in San Francisco circa 2014 before opening their Chicago location around 2024 as made from scratch pasta spots have really taken off. As soon as you walk in you’ll see the setup they have for making pasta from scratch plus a fridge with a bunch of that pasta packaged for home use. Or if you want to eat there you can pick a pasta and pick a sauce to go with it or choose one of their specialty pastas. Seems like most of the people working here are Italian, for whatever that’s worth. I saw some videos about the lasagna and they list it among their specialties so I stopped in with a friend when he said he had a taste for lasagna. There was some sort of meet and greet going on so the place was packed and our table was surrounded by annoying people with no sense of their surroundings and it was loud but that's to be expected in this area. I got the meat lasagna which is made with a beef and pork bolognese, bechamel, parmigiano. This was a textbook version. The pasta was fresh and soft and the meat sauce had a nice beefy taste to it. A very hearty dish. I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here but if you're already near there it’s a pretty good option. 

Meat Lasagna at Homemade Italian Company
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Noriko Handroll Bar (West Loop)

Last stop takes us over to Perilla Korean Fare in the West Loop. Perilla is a Michelin-recognized Korean BBQ restaurant group with a Steakhouse in the Loop. They also have a tiny handroll bar located in the basement of their West Loop location. It’s called Noriko Handroll Bar and it’s a hot reservation in big part due to it being such a small space with seating for around 20. The menu is revolved around handrolls with starters and a few crudo options. They have a few different sets you can get that mixes and matches a variety of rolls. Every seat is at the chef’s counter and all handrolls are made to order and meant to be eaten immediately. We started with a couple crudos which were just ok. I chose to go with the chefs handroll set with yellowtail, California roll, bluefin tuna poke, bluefin tuna toro, and bay scallop dynamite. I think I paid around $42 for the five rolls. They were all pretty good but the bay scallop dynamite roll was perfectly named as it was a lot more dynamic than the others as far as flavor. It’s described as a baked/spicy scallop with toppings like masago and sweet soy and it gets a kiss of flame with a blowtorch that gives it a smokiness that almost resembles a hot dog. That might sound funny but this was a really satisfying taste to me and one of the best things I ate last year. If I ever go back I’ll probably order a few of those and make a meal out of them.

Bay Scallop Dynamite Roll at Noriko Handroll Bar
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See ya next time @chibbqking

Empanadas in Chicago

-Grubbing in Chicago
Five of a Kind: Empanadas 

I brought a newfound love for empanadas back home with me when I returned from Argentina this past March. They really are the perfect snack as far as grab and go goes (it's a little harder to eat a taco while walking). But I've crossed paths with a diverse selection of empanadas since my return - 

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Thimi's Empanadas

Honestly the empanadas in Buenos Aires kind of ruined all others for me. Every single one of them could’ve been the best I ever had. That’s how good they were. I’m not saying that Argentinean empanadas are superior I’m just saying there’s so many awesome empanadas in BA. That said I had high hopes for the Argentinean empanadas at Thimi Empanadas at 1247 S. Western Avenue on the edge of Pilsen. It’s ran by a family from Uruguay that lived in Argentina previously. The South American countries are located right next to each other and they have similar cuisines so this isn't out of the ordinary. They make a variety of baked empanadas but with this being my first trip I had to try the beef which comes ground with onions, bell pepper, hard boiled eggs, garlic, scallion, and spices. One bite of this and I was ready to name these some of the best empanadas in town right now. 

Empanada at Thimi's Empanadas
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Taqueria Misantla

We’ll shoot over to Little Village to check out the next spot at 2455 S. Kedzie. Taqueria Misantla is named after a town in Veracruz and they offer a menu of regional snacks from the area including gorditas, tamales, and empanadas. You can choose between a few fillings but the friendly waitress suggested I get the chicken so that’s what I went with. These are fried and similar to Venezuelan style empanadas except they get topped with typical Mexican toppings including cotija cheese, sour cream, and shredded lettuce. You kind of have to eat these with a fork alike a plate of enchiladas.

Empanadas at Taqueria Misantla
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Viet Five 

Viet Five is a Vietnamese owned coffee shop at 1116 W. Madison in the West Loop. I’m not a coffee drinker at all but I was driven in by a sign I saw for fresh Vietnamese empanadas. I don’t think I’d ever had a Vietnamese empanada before this but a little online searching led me to a similar dish called bánh gối aka a Pillow Cake. Wikipedia describes them as “meat, mushrooms, vermicelli, and diced vegetables such as carrots, kohlrabi and jicama…sometimes boiled egg and sliced Chinese sausage are used and it’s wrapped into a thinly rolled piece of dough and deep-fried”. You’ll find most of those ingredients in the empanadas at Viet Five making them both different and delicious.

Vietnamese Empanada at Viet Five 
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Empanada Mama

Empanada Mama opened last year at 1703 W. Chicago Avenue in Ukrainian Village. It’s Minority, Woman, Veteran and Puerto Rican owned with a fully stocked bar and extended hours on weekends. I dropped by for lunch a couple months back and enjoyed a massive empanada stuffed with garlic pork and rice. These are fried so the ones without cheese are a tad dry but that’s easily remedied with an excellent salsa criolla. Also of note is the Puerto Rican rice which the courteous owner let me try.

Pork and Rice Empanada at Empanada Mama
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Roma's Italian Beef & Sausage

I’d venture to guess I hadn’t been to Roma’s Italian Beef & Sausage at 4237 N Cicero in more than a decade. Nothing against the place I just hadn’t been by for a sandwich in forever and technically I still haven’t as I recently stopped by to try their Italian beef empanadas. They come freshly fried with two to an order and are served with a little cup of gravy aka au jus. I think they must’ve got the idea to make these trying to figure out what to do with all of the beef debris that sinks to the bottom of the pot. It was fun to try these once but I still prefer my beef in bread lightly dipped with sweet and hot. Oh and I also got a gravy bread for the first time in forever. I’m always down for some old school nostalgia. 

Italian Beef Empanadas at Roma's Italian Beef & Sausage
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See ya next time @chibbqking

Borinquen Lounge

-Grubbing in Chicago  
Home of the Jibarito  

Today's post is a flashback to old Chicago. There's over 100,000 Puerto Ricans that live here. Their migration began in the late 1940's and really took off during the 1960's when a majority of them settled in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Humboldt Park. The latter of which would become the center for Puerto Rican food and culture in Chicago. It's there where the jibaritos story gets started. 

Locals Favorite in North Center 

It was back in the mid 90's when local restaurateur Juan "Peter" Figueroa introduced the jibarito at Borinquen Restaurant, a Puerto Rican hotspot in the Humboldt Park neighborhood. He did so after reading about a sandwich in Puerto Rico that substituted plantains for bread. The origin stories of dishes like this are always murky but there's no doubt Borinquen Restaurant, which at the time was on California, is responsible for it's popularity today. Jibaritos are found at every Puerto Rican restaurant in town and thus there's lots of options. Even non-Puerto Rican spots put them on the menu. When Borinquen closed it's Humboldt Park location the family decided to open a different spot in North Center that's now called Borinquen Lounge. I visited for the first time in years a while back and I'm happy to report the jibaritos are as good as ever. Thin strips of tender steak are paired with lettuce, tomato, mayo and cheese which goes in between two smashed plantains that are fried and used as the delivery vehicle for this epic sandwich. This is likely the best example in town, they're not all that different from spot to spot, but Borinquen serves theirs with crisp plantains with no traces of oil and lots of garlic sauce. It's kind of like they've been making them longer than everyone else. 

Steak Jibarito at Borinquen Lounge 

Borinquen Lounge
3811 N Western Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 442-8001
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Pressed Cafe

-Grubbing in Chicago(land)

Latin American Sandwiches in Skokie

I love a good pressed sandwich. So when I passed by Pressed Latin Sandwich Cafe on Oakton in Skokie I made sure to take a mental note. Some online research later that day told me this was a well reviewed sandwich and coffee shop. They claim to serve the best Cuban sandwich and jibarito on the Northshore. Skokie is not part of the Northshore but I'll tell you my thoughts on the jibarito below.

 Locals Favorite in Skokie

Normally I would go for the Cuban sandwich on the first visit. I decided the jibarito looked better as I'm very particular on the building of a good Cuban sandwich. Plus my gluten free cousin was with me and she's of course a big jibarito fan being GF and all. Also for what it's worth online reviews make mention of the jibarito the most. I went with a classic steak version dressed traditionally with cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. We got an order of Yuca fries on the side of one of our sandwiches and then also a cup of rice and peas plus a cup of elotes. The sides were alright. The yuca fries which are made with cassava were the ones I'd get again next time. The jibarito was well made with the most important part the smashed plantain itself being crisp and not greasy. The tender steak was loaded with the cumin. Mixed with melted cheese and grilled onions made it that much better.

Steak Jibarito with Yucca Fries at Pressed Latino Sandwich Cafe 

Pressed Cafe
4845 Oakton St
Skokie, IL 60077
(224) 251-7649
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Snix Snax

-Grubbing in Chicago

Chicago Park District Puerto Rican

Welcome Back. I wish it could be under better circumstances but the notion of "going back to the way it was before all this" is ridiculous and probably semi racist at this point. The truth is we had a restaurant problem before covid and we had a racism problem before George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the countless others who's lives were lost to police brutality. I've "blogged" about the food in Chicago for more than a decade as both a hobby and as a way to better see and understand the city. So I didn't want to just up and stop that as it's actually in some ways good for my health especially now to be able to escape our sad reality for a little while by sitting down and pounding out a post about a place like Snix Snax in Independence Park over by the Irving Park neighborhood.

 Locals Favorite in Independence Park 

I wanted to get a post on Snix Snax up last summer but it ended to quickly and cold weather was here before we knew it. It worked out delaying it until now as not only do we have lots of summer left but the entire dining world has been shaken upside down with covid and even though places are starting to open it's clearly not safe to be eating and drinking inside. So the fact Snix Snax is a little permanently parked food cart means you have no choice but to eat outside or bring your food home. The menu here features both Puerto Rican and Chicago favorites. I wouldn't know about the Chicago dogs and pizza puffs bc the Puerto Rican food is where it's at. For example the lady who's been inside on all three of my visits will cook items like a mini jibarito to order. For me this is the perfect size jibarito if I need to do something productive the rest of the day. It's about half the size of a regular one and the fillings inside are as good as any I've tried. The steak was really tender and not the least bit resistant. She also offers a nice selection of finger foods like morcilla and papas rellenas.

Jibarito and Papa Rellena at Snix Snax

Snix Snax also makes pinchos (pork or chicken) to order. These are the Puerto Rican version of kebobs. Skewers of meat are fried up until golden and tender and served with your choice of rice and your choice of fried plantains or tostones. Garlic bread rounds out what could be a two meal container of food for something like $10 and tax. As long as the weather is nice and eating outside is an option I encourage everyone to practice that right now be it via takeout or outdoor dining. The latter is a bit more risky but as long as you're not in a festival like setting with a crowd of people around you. Whichever way you choose to eat your food for the love of god make sure you tip min 20% but there's no reason it shouldn't be a little more. People are risking their lives to make sure some don't have to eat frozen pizza all year and more importantly so they can have a place to live. It's never been more important to be a responsible diner. My posts will try to reflect that as far as the rest of the year goes.

Pork Pinchos at Snix Snax 

Snix Snax
3945 N Springfield Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
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Chicago's Street Taco Scene

- On the road with the 'Chicago Taco Tour'

It's not quite to the likes of "taco trucks on every corner" but Chicago has a legit street taco scene. Before we get into them let's get one thing clear. Street tacos come from the street. It irritates the heck out of me when restaurants describe their tacos as "street tacos" when they're being served from the comfort of a nice open air kitchen at $5 a piece. Street tacos don't have to be cheap but they aren't meant to be fancy. They serve a need and that need is something quick and delicious. If I have to walk into a restaurant sit down greet the water guy and then answer the waitresses question about whether or not I've eaten here before after which she'll give me some time to browse the menu then you don't serve street tacos. The only time one should be waiting on street tacos is when the stand is so busy there's a line to eat. Then you wait and get high off the smells coming from the truck.

Tacos de Canasta from a vendor in Piotrowski Park

Before we get to the goods I cant guarantee that these spots will always be around. They could go away real quickly out of nowhere. Sometimes to reappear in an actual storefront and other times never to be seen again. That's been the case with the family from Cuernavaca that used to set up shop near Sacramento and Milwaukee right where a new development is going in. Your best bet for finding most of these is the weekend. This is by no means a complete list as there's always more to be had. Heck just yesterday I came across a popular new to me tacos de canasta vendor but they ran out as I waited in line. Next time. Do you got a favorite spot? Email so I can try them. Also for those interested in a personal taco tour of these spots or others I'm giving private tours (for now) to groups of 2-4. Email chibbqking@gmail.com for info. Otherwise feel free to embark out on your own.

Tacos de Discada from Memo's Tacos (6322 w. Grand - Storefront with Street stand on weekends)

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La Chaparrita Ricos Tacos de Canasta

The La Chaparrita name is one most who love tacos in Chicago know. But did you know they have a second location? It's not quite the same as the original but the brother in-law also does tacos de canasta on the streets. Found South on Kedzie (near 31st) in an old docking lot on most mornings. These are some of the better tacos de canasta in Chicago as they're made fresh each morning and then left to steam while waiting to be sold. Yes that's the traditional way to make them but not all places do them this way. I think the fact they're served from a literal stand makes this so. You have to make them before you go. Choose from about 4/5 fillings and enjoy them with chopped cabbage and pickled jalapenos and carrots on top. You can also find tamales and aguas frescas from these guys.

Tacos de Canasta on Kedzie

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 Tacos De Canasta Rossy 

This Hermosa pop-up is one of my favorites. Every weekend (morning into early afternoon) a large extended family sets up shop in a storefront at 4138 W. Armitage. I'm not sure how long they've been there but I first noticed them a couple months ago and since then the place has been packed. You walk in and you'll see three or four different coolers with ladies picking stuff out of them. Those are the tacos de canasta or if you want to be exact in your description they're tacos al vapor as technically they're not served out of a basket. It doesn't matter bc these are super good. They make four different fillings with beans, potato, chicken in mole, and a spicy chicharrón. For those who've been watching the "Taco Chronicles" on Netflix and really liked the tacos de canasta episode - this is your spot. 

Tacos de Canasta on Armitage

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Tacos El Torito

If this little stand looks familiar you're probably not mistaken. The Tacos El Torito people have built a small empire and now have multiple stands across the city. I believe they originally got their start in an empty lot across from the Regal City Movie Theater on Western. These days one of their stands can most always be found on Kimball near Joong Boo Market and also along Clark in Rogers Park. They offer up one type of taco and it's cabeza (steamed head). They've inspired others to do the same in that I've seen imitators so to say.

Taco de Cabeza from Tacos el Torito

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Lucido's Tacos

We may have reached a new peak for tacos al pastor in Chicago. These are from Lucido’s Tacos. Again not technically street tacos but instead "house tacos". Lucido's is a wkd only taqueria ran out of a house at 2359 S. Hamlin in Little Village. I found it one day while what else? Driving by. It reminded me alot of a few of the restaurants I've visited in Mexico in that it's ran out of a house. It's a full fledged family operation with the trompo basically being one of the children. It's taken such good care of I knew when I walked in that I had come upon some real deal tacos al pastor. It was perfect.

a peek inside

Notice the thinly layered meat cut directly from a trompo in the picture below? It never touched a flattop. I’m in love. I also tried a ‘Taco el Toro’ made with chopped al pastor crisped up on a flattop with chorizo in a bath of spicy red salsa. It was awesome. Don’t be intimidated to enter the house. The family that runs this place is from Jalisco and is as friendly as can be. I need an excuse to throw a party so I can have them come through with a taquiza. Hopefully they achieve all of their dreams.

Tacos al Pastor from Lucido's Tacos

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Neza Kitchen

This yellow taco truck sets up daily in a lot just off the train tracks at 3300 S. Pulaski. There's always regulars pulling up in their car (the lot is vacated) and popping out for tacos. They sell what they call Mexico City style street food in tacos and quesadillas. The fillings are all your standard offerings which you can see in the menu on the truck in the pic above. You may notice the Suadero listed as that's what caught my eye. Their description of "just try it" is a good one as I always do whenever I see it on menu. This is one of a few tacos Mexico City can actually claim on it's own. Suadero comes from the part of the cow between the belly and the leg. It's cooked like carnitas in that it's fried until tender. Neza has a nice selection of salsas and gratis items like grilled onion and cucumber.

Taco de Suadero at Neza Kitchen

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Tacos Y Salsa Truck

I've come upon this truck a few times. Most recently near Richmond and 47th. The reason I like this truck so much is it has the best salsa bar by far of any of the trucks. Taco fillings are mostly typical and I'm sure they got other things but I cant remember exactly what. Both the carne asada and suadero are solid. Said salsa bar which sits in front has it all. You can dress the tacos up nicely.

Fully Dressed Tacos at Tacos Y Salsa

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Boritacos Food Truck

You'll find the Boritacos food truck parked in Humboldt Park on most nice days. They're a Puerto Rican owned taco truck that also offers up jiabritos. They slang a delicious taco alambre which is Spanish for wires which is what the cheese is supposed to mimic when you eat your alambre platter with a fork. In taco form it just comes in a tortilla. Boritacos makes their alambre with steak, bacon, chorizo, peppers, and cheese. It's one of the better bites from the food vendors found around the park.

Taco Alambre from Boritacos

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 Kilbourn Park Cafe 

You gotta love Chicago's City Parks system. We have some really good ones. Kilbourn Park is located off of both Addison and Roscoe on Kilbourn street. Closer to Addison you'll find a little permanently parked food truck. They have an extended menu of Mexican offerings including full breakfast plates and tacos. I sat in the sun and enjoyed a taco campechano which is slang for mixed.

Taco Campechano (Steak/Chorizo) at Kilbourn Park

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 Taco Stand at Montrose and Hamlin 

I haven't seen this family yet this summer. So I wasn't sure to include them or not but just in case they're still there I wanted to share. This spot reminds me a lot of the previously mentioned stand over near Sacramento and Milwaukee. They have a really nice setup with aguas frescas available too. The cecina and barbacoa tacos are both really good. Made even more so by a top notch salsa bar.

Barbacoa (L) and Cecina (R) Street Tacos

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Pescaditos Estilo D.F (2732 W. Cermak)

Next stop is an absolute gem. There's nothing else like Pescaditos estilo D.F in Chicago. It's a literal mom and pop stand where the pop fry's sliced filets of fish while mom collects the cash. They set up Fri.-Sun. from about 3p to 8p. I was hesitant to share this spot bc it already has a loyal following and the lines can get long. That said they deserve to sell out early each day even if that means a few people don't get to enjoy their slivers of fish fried fresh. Come back tomorrow. If you go to my instagram stories and check the 'ChiStreetFood' video you can watch the guy as he swirls around a bunch of fish that's frying away in his comal shaped fryer. Technically these arent tacos bc they're sold as is with lime and a little cup of El Tapatio which goes perfectly on the fish. That said most people buy them in bulk and return to their homes where they put them in tortillas with cabbage etc.

Fried Fish Strips from Pescaditos estilo D.F

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 Taco Loco of Pilsen 

Pilsen probably has the highest concentration of street taco stands in the city. Walk around on a weekend night and you're sure to stumble upon a few of them. One of the most popular is Taco Loco which is no secret. They have a listing on google, yelp etc. It's a streetside stand set up at 2022 S. Leavitt in front of what I believe to be the owners house. The fillings here are pretty typical but I'm partial to the steak which gets cooked with a bunch of sliced onions. The chorizo is pretty good too as he crisps it up real nicely. The option to add pinto beans is one you dont see everywhere although when I do it usually tends to be at street tacos spots like this. The big hit here is the house salsa bar.

Street Tacos in Pilsen

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Chavelo's Tacos Estilo Guadalajara

One of the city's best kept dining secrets right here. Just in that this place takes the gold for most authentic "atmosphere" by which I mean it's a setup like you'd find in Mexico. Every Fri., Sat. and Sun. night the team from Chavelo's (2702 W. 47th st) sets up shop in the parking lot of Mariscos Tio Luis (4225 W. 47th st). They have a special taco that you wont find at many spots in Chicago. It's the Taco Dorado estilo Guadalajara. Birria de Res is cooked in a reddish liquid that's used to dip the tortillas into and then stuff with shredded beef. They then cook the taco on a flattop turning it semi crispy. These are ate all over Guadalajara and I love them. Chavelo's makes a really good one. Also great is the lengua which when good tastes like the richest of rich beef. The salsas are nice if a bit limited in that they only have two. But both of them work great on the tacos dorados de Jalisco.

Tacos at Chavelo's

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El Asador

One night on the way home from Chavelo's I noticed another outdoor setup just down the block. The guys at El Asador (4117 W. 47th st.) also have a weekend gig where they make tacos outside. They have a fresh spit of al pastor as seen in the picture up above. They slice them into thin almost individual pieces but don't sleep on these. Some of the better ones outside of the top spots most commonly mentioned. I'm pretty sure this is also BYOB as most of the tables had sixers of Modelo.

Tacos al Pastor from El Asador

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See ya next time @chibbqking #ChiTacoTour