Chicago's best Mexican
ARABE TACOS AT CEMITAS PUEBLA This popular chain may be best known for
its cemitas, but it also churns out a bunch of great tacos. The arabe is our favorite, with juicy spit-roasted pork covered in chipotle sauce. Warning: It packs some heat. à Various locations (
cemitaspuebla.com). $3.95.
CARNE ASADA TACOS AT
EL NUEVO TACONAZO The taco list at this Little Village establishment ranges from the conventional (chicken, beef, carnitas) to a wide selection of offal. Our pick is the crispy carne asada with onions and cilantro. Douse it in salsa and lime juice from the complimentary toppings selection. à 2350 W Cermak Rd (773-247-2795). $2.25.
AL PASTOR TACOS AT
TAQUERIA TRASPASADA 2 At this West Town taqueria with an itty-bitty seating area, the tacos come loaded with meat on two tortillas and are topped with onions and cilantro. The tender al pastor number is our pick of the litter, and you should definitely order three. à 811 N Ashland Ave (312-850-2069). $2.49.
PORK TAMALES AT DOÑA CHELA You’ll have a hard time walking away from
Doña Chela without a hefty bag full of its spicy chicken and tender pork tamales with red sauce. Don’t worry, you didn’t over do it: Our rule is four for now, four for later. à 2158 W 23rd St (773-443-0009). $1.25/tamale.
CHICKEN TAMALES AT
CHILO Y CHELA RESTAURANT Head to this Hermosa spot early; it closes at 8pm. The chicken tamale is flavored with a mild red sauce and wrapped in tender corn masa. If there is one true comfort-food tamale in town, this is it. à 4213 W North Ave (773-269-2052). $1.35/tamale.
PORK TAMALES AT ESTRELLA NEGRA Tamales get a chefy upgrade at this arty
Logan Square joint. Pick the spicy pork tamale, with a kick courtesy of salsa verde, topped with Muenster cheese, chives, tomatoes and sour cream. à 2346 W Fullerton Ave (773-227-5993, estrellanegra .com). $10.95.
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