TACOS IN
CHICAGO

Contemporary taco counter offering counter-serve tacos, burritos & classic sides like nachos.

Tacos with global flavors in a counter-service setting with beer & margaritas.

Enduring establishment, part of a small local chain, offering a variety of tortilla-based classics.

Pint-sized counter serve featuring tacos, burritos & other Mexican street eats in an unfussy space.

An array of classic Mexican dishes, with a focus on tacos, in a casual setting with outdoor tables.

Low-key, warm counter-serve venue preparing classic Mexican standards from tacos to burritos.

Tiny, rustic taco place offering tortas, burritos & other casual Mexican fare in many varieties.

Hip, mural-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.

Mexican classics served in a simple, brightly colored setting.

Tacos, burritos & homemade chips with salsa draw crowds to this no-frills, cash-only Mexican staple.

Quick, bright place turning out Mexican & American breakfast fare plus tacos in laid-back digs.

Seasonal menu of gourmet tacos & Mexican appetizers doled out in a shabby-chic, counter-serve space.

Sleek restaurant serving tortas, burritos & other classic Mexican fare, plus beer & margaritas.

Informal eatery doling out hearty tacos, Mexican breakfast plates & specialty black salsa.

Easygoing operation with an expansive terrace offering a menu of Latin comfort food, plus cocktails.

Easygoing counter-service outpost for traditional Mexican eats with take-out & delivery.

Compact counter-serve joint serving up tacos, burritos & tortas, plus drinks like horchata.

Low-key, BYOB taqueria with late hours & folksy decor supplying Mexican staples in an basic setting.

Hip brewery & Mexican-influenced pub with a visible production area & a taco menu.

Mexican street food, plus margaritas & other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.

Restaurant serving tacos, fajitas, enchiladas & other Mexican dishes in a low-key environment.

Colorful local taqueria with a broad menu of Mexican standards, plus juices & milkshakes.

This unassuming taqueria with late-night hours dispenses tacos, burritos & other Mexican eats.

Basic storefront spot for counter-serve Mexican fare & American breakfast classics.

Long-running, casual regional chain serving signature tacos & other classic Mexican fare.

Unassuming eatery featuring tacos & other Mexican staples in a casual environment.

Local Mexican counter-serve chain offering breakfast, tacos, burritos & shakes in a low-key space.

Laid-back neighborhood venue offering a diverse taco menu & Mexican entrees, plus margaritas.

Laid-back taqueria serving Mexican standards, such as tacos, flautas & quesadillas.

No-frills option for classic Mexican tacos, burritos & other street food served till very late.

Bright, buzzy venue fixing up Mexican staples, including tacos, burritos & birria.

Known for al pastor tacos & other Mexican fare, with ample seating in a relaxed setting.

Tacos, burritos & combo plates served in a down-to-earth, snug storefront with tables & smoothies.

Informal counter serve preparing tacos with housemade tortillas, plus milkshakes, till late.

Counter-serve Mexican cafe serving all-day breakfast & late-night grub in snug digs with a patio.

Longtime choice for traditional Mexican fare, available for dine-in or carryout.

Festive eatery decorated with multicolored lizards, serving taco-shop favorites & margaritas.

Unassuming counter-serve joint making tacos, burritos & Mexican platters till late at night.

Casual, kid-friendly Mexican mini-chain spot with charbroiled tacos, tortas, agua frescas & more.