Big Star
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Big Star

Chicago, Illinois

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A honky-tonk taqueria at the six corners that's become the definitive casual hang in Wicker Park. The tacos are serious — pork belly al pastor, crispy fish with pickled onion — and the whiskey-and-beer program runs deep. The patio in summer is the center of the neighborhood's social universe. Loud, fun, and consistently excellent since day one.

Insider tip

The pork belly al pastor taco and a shot of bourbon. Sit on the patio if there's even a hint of warmth outside.

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