Chicago’s Best Mexican Restaurants | Eater Chicago

"When it comes to tortilla pairings, pork is an absolute game-changer. And there’s no better example of this delicious duo than the mouth-watering dish known as carnitas. Hailing from the state of Michoacán, the epicenter of carnitas know-how, Inocencio Carbajal opened Carnitas Uruapan in 1975. With a third-generation Michoacano recipe, Carnitas Uruapan must be doing something right, as patrons keep coming back to order either one taco, a whole pound (or many), along with the traditional cactus salad, pickled chiles, chicharrón, or brain quesadillas. Also on the menu are difficult-to-find Michoacano tamales known as corundas. Now under the leadership of son Marcos Carbajal, Carnitas Uruapan now has a location in Little Village, featuring culturally resonant decor throughout and a much-appreciated liquor license that gives way for cocktails that emphasize regional Mexican spirits like mezcal and charanda from Michoacán, along with micheladas and a lineup of Mexican beers, including a collaboration with Mexican American-owned Casa Humilde Cerveceria. Online ordering is available." - Brenda Storch