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Xni-Pec

5135 W 25th St,
Cicero, IL | Map

708-652-8680

El: Pink to Cicero. Bus: 54 Cicero, 54B South Cicero | Directions

http://www.xnipec.net

Prices
Average main course: $9.

Description
The name (pronounced "shnee pek") refers to the runny nose–inducing, housemade habanero salsa, but the truth is, everything is so masterfully executed there’s no need to douse dishes with fire. Must-haves include Yucatecan specialties like tacos de cochinita, rich pork tacos cut by pickled onions, and papadzules, housemade tortillas stuffed with egg and topped with sprightly pumpkin-seed sauce. If the relleno negro tacos are on offer, order as many as you can—the shredded pork-chicken-beef mixture is immersed in a midnight-black sauce with throat-tickling heat and endless flavor. You won’t have room for the chilled, citrus-kissed, roasted pumpkin slices, but definitely take them to go.
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- 5449 chuck Sun, Apr 13, at 09:48pm
  This is a great place, staff is excellent. Make sure you try the specials.
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