Tacombi

"The last thing a city full of taquerias needs is a national chain cosplaying as one. But Tacombi, a taqueria chain with locations all over the East Coast co-owned by one of the Shake Shack guys, opened on Randolph and Peoria. The food is pretty good: they have chewy tortillas, crispy quesabirria, spicy esquites, and all the meat is flavorful. Still, it’s hard to shake the feeling you’re at a Disney-esque “Taqueria World” while waiting 20 minutes for a $9 taco on a branded folding chair and table staring at the entrance to Gin Alley.  " - adrian kane

"The last thing a city full of taquerias needs is national chain cosplaying as one. But Tacombi, a taqueria chain with locations all over the East Coast co-owned by one of the Shake Shack guys, opened a location in the West Loop. The food is pretty good: they have chewy tortillas, crispy quesabirria, spicy esquites, and all the meat is flavorful. Still, it’s hard to shake the feeling you’re at a Disney-esque “Taqueria World” while waiting 20 minutes for a $9 taco on a branded folding chair and table staring at the entrance to Gin Alley.   " - Adrian Kane

"New York City-based taco chain Tacombi has announced plans to expand into the Midwestern market and launch its first Chicago restaurant in summer 2023 in the West Loop, according to What Now Chicago. The chain aims to grow from 13 to 75 outposts over the next five years in cities including Washington D.C. and Miami." - Naomi Waxman