"This all-day, South Side Mexican restaurant only has a dozen or so tables, but they’re usually available, and you should seek them out for one of the city’s best casual lunches. The $15.99 combination special offers one taco, one tostada, and one beef enchilada. We also love their chimichanga, since the tortilla is always fried just right with a crispy crunch. Friendly, hard-working staff and owners keep this place humming, bantering with regulars from behind the bar. There are only two dessert options—churros from Mr. Churro and flan—and both are worth getting even if you’re stuffed (which you probably will be)." - kristine hansen