This fun, honky tonk-style taqueria in the Windy City’s Wicker Park neighborhood couldn’t be more serious about its tacos, and it shows: its al pastor variety is a thing of pure beauty. Marinated pork shoulder is roasted to crackling on a spit, then carved into tortillas and topped with grilled pineapple and onions, plus plenty of fresh cilantro.
Big Star
Photograph: Martha Williams Big Star
Photograph: Martha WilliamsThe taco de papas con rajas at Big Star is one of the best tacos in Chicago. 
Photograph: Martha Williams Big Star
Photograph: Martha Williams Big Star Mezcal margarita
Big Star
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- Address:
- 1531 N Damen Ave
- Chicago
- 60622
- Cross street:
- between Wicker Park and Milwaukee Aves
- Contact:
- View Website
- 773-235-4039
- Transport:
- El stop: Blue to Damen. Bus: 50, 56, 72.
- Opening hours:
- Sun–Fri 11:30am–2am; Sat 11:30am–3am
- Do you own this business?
- Sign in & claim business
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