Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
de cero has amazing tacos in west town (814 W. Randolph St). I recommend the battered shrimp and ahi tuna - they're my faves
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Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
I've heard there's also a new Mexican street food-style restaurant that recently opened in Humboldt, either on Paseo Boricua or near there. Anyone know the name of this place? Is it any good?
Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
Actually I do mean Humboldt Park in the sense that Cemitas Puebla is on the South Side of North Avenue, which puts it in Humboldt park. That being said, Humboldt Park is generally a Puerto Rican enclave as pointed out. Pasadita is excellent, their pastor and carne asada are spot on. Moran's adobado is very good, but it's not authentic pastor as the meat is grilled and not spit roasted. That being said, even if you consider it pastor, I'm willing to bet you they lose when compared with Taqueria Uptown. I agree with the BBQ assertions...amazing que in Chicago these days that breaks from the old school southside paradigm. Don't forget Barbara Ann's, Lem's, and Uncle John's though on the southside...
Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
I think the author means Logan Square, not Humboldt Park. Humboldt is a great place to go for a jibarito or mofongo, but it's not known for its tacos. The enormous steel scupture of the PR flag that welcomes you to "Paseo Boricua" indicates that most people in the neighborhood do not trace their roots to Mexico. I live in Logan Square, where I think some of the best Mexican restaurants are. Mis favoritos: Sol de Mexico--I totally agree with the author. Everything is great, especially the avestruz. Fonda del Mar--amazing fish/seafood. Try the fish tacos or anything with mojo de ajo. Taqueria Moran--the tacos al pastor (adobado) are the best in the city. La Pasadita--mentioned in another post, I think the best carne asada tacos in Chicago. El Nandu is Argentinian, but it's a great steak and empanada place for very little $. While I'm hyping my neighborhood, I also think we have some of the best barbeque. Honey 1 (for ribs), Fat Willys (great pulled pork and chicken), Smoque (best brisket), and Leons (tips to die for) are all better than anything I had on the south side (not counting my grandaddy's ribs!).
Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
Why, oh why, did this list not exist when I lived in Chicago?! I went into every funky little taco shop I could find and was always met with bland met with the ubiquitous onions and cilantro. Damn it!
Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
Damn you, Chicago. First it's the pizza and hot dogs. Now you have the best street tacos too? That's insane.
They're pretty good here in LA (close to the source), so I'll be interested to taste them there the next time I'm in town.
Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
El Cid in Logan Square is rarely missed when I'm in Chicago. There's another location. We also like one of the La Pasadita locations in Wicker Park (olive salsa).
Where Alice Waters Should Get Her Tacos Next Time She’s in Chicago
We used to live right around the corner from Taqueria Los Mogotes de Michoacan #2 in the 4900 block of North Kedzie, and that place is hands-down my favorite taquiera in Chicago. A place almost as good is Taqueria el Asadero, on Montrose at Lincoln. A bit dingy-looking from the outside, but the food inside is excellent (and quite cheap!).
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