Taquería Run

by Anthony Russo

A run of Chicago taquerias worth knowing, from Pilsen to Bucktown.

5 spots • 0 followers • Updated Sep 19 • Chicago

Carnitas Uruapan

Mexican • Chicago • 2813 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632, USA

"get the carnitas"

Carnitas Uruapan, Mexican in Gage Park

Birrieria Zaragoza

Mexican • Chicago • 4800 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, USA

"get the goat birria"

Birrieria Zaragoza, Mexican in Uptown

La Chaparrita Taqueria

Mexican • Chicago • 2500 S Whipple St #4138, Chicago, IL 60623, USA

"get the suadero taco"

La Chaparrita Taqueria, Mexican in Marshall Square

Taqueria Chingon

Mexican • Chicago • 817 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA

"get the duck carnitas"

Taqueria Chingon, Mexican in Fulton Market District

Carnitas Don Pedro

Mexican • Chicago • 1113 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608, USA

"weekend carnitas"

Carnitas Don Pedro, Mexican in Lower West Side

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