This family-owned Mexican spot is the G.O.A.T. when it comes to goat meat. (Get it?) Its immense popularity led to the restaurant expanding in 2023 with a second location in Uptown at 4800 N Broadway St.
The vibe: The casual eatery, anchored by the service counter, features the restaurant's signature red and orange color scheme. No frills or fancy decor are needed to make this one of the best restaurants in Chicago.
The food: Thick handmade tortillas, salsas made to order, cinnamon-laced coffee. You can get all of that here. Their only purpose, however, is to accompany this restaurant’s signature platters of chopped goat meat. As opposed to other birrierias, this goat doesn’t touch a consommé until it’s plated, when some of the tomato-based broth is spooned over it. At that point, a good dousing of the restaurant’s intricate hot sauce, and maybe a squeeze of lime and some onions, is all you need for one of the city’s best goat tacos.
The drinks: Popular Mexican drinks like Squirt, Jarrito, horchata and Coke are on offer.
Time Out tip: The original Archer Heights location is temporarily closed due to a fire, so head to the Uptown location, which opened in 2023. Note that the Uptown restaurant is walk-in only right now, so plan accordingly.