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"Tata’s Tacos in Portage Park describes their au-jus consomé as “down and dirty,” and that’s how you’ll probably look after eating them. Tata’s sears their tortillas in the consomé, which gives the tacos an extra flavor boost. Order the “Tijuana”—three shredded birria tacos for $16. In addition to the cheesy birria, they offer at least a dozen types of tacos, including The Tux, a seared scallop and ribeye taco, and the Jibarito which is served on a plantain tortilla." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor, jessica rome

"Mini-chain owners Marci Berner and Julia Paphitis are opening a new neighborhood taco outpost inside an apartment tower this spring, bringing the brand’s casual Mexican street-food menu to residents and nearby workers." - Naomi Waxman

"I saw that seed money from the DRK $1K Campaign helped home cooks experiment and ultimately launch full-service restaurants like Birria Ta-Ta-Tacos, which continues to serve Chicago diners today." - Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu

"Reopening after a five-month remodel in its original Six Corners location with an abbreviated Cinco de Mayo menu and plans to roll out the full menu imminently; the brand also runs other neighborhood outposts." - Naomi Waxman

"In late 2020, a new taco pop-up, Birria Ta-Ta-Tacos, began selling out at various locations around the city including Easy Does It (nee East Room) in Logan Square. The chef, Oscar Samsony, formerly worked at Mi Tocaya Antojeria. Find quesatacos, beef birria, and more. Keep those eyes open on Instagram for its next appearance." - Naomi Waxman