Kick off your crawl with the classic approach.
(Lincolnwood) adds a bit of zest with Al Pastor Tacos (Guajillo-marinated grilled pork shoulder topped with grilled pineapple, salsa verde, onions and cilantro) or Mahi Tacos (Grilled mahi with tropical pico de gallo & a chipotle mayo drizzle). If you conform to the traditional day, Taco Bar Tuesday at
(Skokie) has ground beef or sautéed chicken with made-from-scratch toppings. Their Take Home Taco Kit and kids’ version (choice of crispy or soft, beef or chicken taco) are delicious, too.
The walk-up window at
La Principal (Evanston) dials up the flavors of Mexican street fare to awesome! Cue the Nashville Hot Chicken Taco with zesty honey butter glaze and pickle slaw or the spicy Sweet Potato Taco with red mole, pickled red cabbage, pepitas, and Cotija. Another yummy set of hand-crafted options await at
Taco Diablo (Evanston) like the Pork Belly and Chicharrons (habanero salsa, radish/cabbage slaw, pickled onion), the Verdura Taco (squash, corn, rajas, queso fresco, orange vinaigrette), or the—wait for it—Bacon Taco with caramelized onions. Just a few blocks down the road sits
La Cocinita (Evanston) which features Venezuelan inspired Latin American street food. Try the Crispy Fish Tacos with rajas, cilantro-green onion sauce on corn tortillas or the Carne Asada Tacos with salsa verde on corn tortillas, garnished with Cilantro Cabbage Slaw and Cotija Cheese.
Comida Cantina (Evanston) reimagines folded favorites with a Build Your Own Taco Kit in steak, chicken mole, vegan chorizo, pork, or others. Watch for specials like Duck Confit topped with watercress, juicy mango, crisp jicama, tart green apples, and goat cheese.
Guanajuato, Winnetka
MARGARITA ME! TACO CRAWL 3
Some think you can’t spell “taco” without a “margarita” in the middle. Thinking beyond American chow,
Fred’s Garage (Winnetka) has some killer Chipotle Chicken Tacos (or substitute a meat-free, plant-based protein) and Tequila Shrimp Tacos to complement their margs. Wrap up at
Guanajuato Mexican Restaurant and Tequila Bar (Winnetka) with a Taco Platter (fish, carnitas, steak, etc.) and a frosty seasonal margarita like the Spicy Watermelon or Guava! While you won't find Margaritas at
Trendy Taco (Wilmette) you will find delicious homemade Horchata and fresh sqeezed Limeade (we won't tell if you choose to add some Tequila to the mix at home). You'll also find a selection of tasty Tacos to suit whatever your tastebuds are craving like the Taco de Chorizo, Taco de Plabano Rajas and Taco de Camaron.
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