Carnitas tacos
$, Mexican, Tacos, Pilsen
"Don’t be discouraged by the one-hour line, every single weekend. It’s all about the pork here. I promise you, the carnitas are worth the wait!"
ChefCarmen Gutierrez
Chicago
My Venues
- El Barco Mariscos
- 1035 N Ashland Ave
- Chicago, IL
- La Vaca Margarita Bar
- 1160 W 18th St
- Chicago, IL
Accolades
- Chicago's Best MexicanChicago's Best TV
- Best Michelada In ChicagoTime Out Chicago
Where I Go Out
Lobster Tacos
$$, Happy Hour, Outdoor Seating, Mexican, Full Bar, Near North Side
"Mercadito has taken tacos to a whole other level with their delicious lobster tacos. Come hungry because you will definitely want to have more than one."
La Bomba Torta
$, Mexican, Little Village
"What do you get when you combine sliced pork, breaded steak, ham, melted Chihuahua cheese, and bacon? You get felicidad and La Bomba Torta."
Whole Wheat Concha
$, Café, Mexican, Bakery, Heart Of Chicago
"This neighborhood staple has set the local standard for Mexican pastries. If you are looking for me on a Sunday morning, I will be standing in line waiting for my whole-wheat concha."
Plate of birria
$, Mexican, Archer Heights
"When my head hits my pillow at night, I dream about Chef Jonathan Zaragoza’s birria plate. Make sure you get the spicy molcajete sauce. Don’t say I didn’t warn you; you won’t be able to think about anything else for a while."
At My Venues
Grilled red snapper
$$, Outdoor Seating, Mexican, Full Bar, Seafood, Noble Square
"Best thing for a hangover, or brunch, or really anytime you’re hungry. It’s served with rice, vegetables, and tortillas. Grab a few friends and a few beers, and you’re set for the night."
