The anticipation for Tacotlán's second location is building, and in honor of opening day, the popular birria spot is bringing its signature Día de los Muertos event to Time Out Market Chicago.
The party coincides with Tacotlán’s first day of service at the Market. On Sunday, November 2, from 5 to 8pm, guests are invited to the West Loop location to celebrate the Day of the Dead with DJs, free face painting, dancing, and, of course, tacos.
The signature event has become an annual tradition at Tacotlán’s original Hermosa eatery, located at 4312 W Fullerton Ave, and fortunately for devoted diners, it will also take place at the Hermosa location again this year.
Family-owned Tacotlán’s second location will dish out the restaurant’s viral birria dishes, including tacos, burritos, bowls and birria grilled cheese. The signature quesabirria tacos served with consommé are one of co-owners Everardo Macias and Jessica Perjes’ most popular—and most viral—offerings.
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Other menu highlights include the classic tacos, made with carne asada, al pastor or rajas con queso; and Lalo’s on the Beach bowl, featuring skirt steak, shrimp, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, avocado salsa and chipotle salsa.
The opening marks the debut of a quesabirria restaurant at the Market, in addition to top spots like Michelin-recognized chef Christian Hunter’s forthcoming Hooligan (opening mid-November), Qing Xian Yuan, Bill Kim’s Ramen Bar and Urbanbelly, and chef Art Smith’s Sporty Bird.
With so much excitement leading up to its debut, there’s no better way to celebrate Tacotlán’s opening than with the festive party they’re known and loved for. The event is free; just be sure to register through Eventbrite before Sunday.