"Yes, tamales are the name of the game at Santa Masa Tamaleria, recently added to the city’s Northwest Side near Dunning by Daniel Espinoza and Jhonna Ruiz. But the neatly edited menu of tacos are the perfect addition to any tamale run. Try the taco adobada — pork made with a fiery adobo sauce — or tacos stuffed with chorizo verde and potatoes or with poblano peppers and melted cheese. Then be sure to indulge in a tamal of the month, which has included one filled with Italian beef. A true Chicago Mexican creation." - Brenda Storch