"You can get excellent tacos all over Chicago, but if we could teleport to any taqueria whenever we wanted, it’d be La Chaparrita in Little Village. This grocery store-restaurant hybrid has tons of varieties like asada, suadero, lengua, or cabeza, so you can come up with your all-star taco roster. And don’t miss out on their signature tripa—it’s perfectly crunchy and salty, and the tortillas get a quick dip in savory beef broth before crisping up on the griddle. Grab a seat in their colorful dining area, or get something from their take-out window if you’re in a rush. " - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen