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Review

Big Star

4 out of 5 stars
  • Bars | Mezcalerias
  • Wicker Park
  • price 1 of 4
  • Recommended
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Written by Julia Kramer
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Time Out says

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. 

Details

Address
1531 N Damen Ave
Chicago
60622
Cross street:
between Wicker Park and Milwaukee Aves
Transport:
El stop: Blue to Damen. Bus: 50, 56, 72.
Opening hours:
Sun–Fri 11:30am–2am; Sat 11:30am–3am
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What’s on

Pepsi Eats Fest

Pepsi is taking over Big Star in Wicker Park through its Local Eats Deserve Pepsi platform. TV star Dylan Efron will make an appearance to celebrate the taco dish he created in collaboration with the restaurant. The event is free to attend, and guests can expect free food and performances by country artist Lauren Watkins and DJ JayFunk.
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