Xocome Antojeria is a fantastic counter-service Mexican restaurant in Archer Heights.

La Birrieria is a Mexican restaurant in Humboldt Park with fantastic birria.

La Esperanza is a Mexican spot in Pilsen with some of the best mole we’ve ever had.

Pilsen Yards is a great Pilsen spot to grab cocktails and tacos along with some live music.

La Luna is a Latina-owned restaurant in Pilsen that serves classic Mexican dishes.

Chikatana is a Mexican restaurant in Fulton Market with great cocktails and very good food.

Panadería Nuevo Leon in Pilsen has tons of great sweet treats, including a variety of vegan options.

Don Churro in Pilsen makes arguably the best churros in Chicago, including a few great vegan varieties.

The Tamale Guy in Ukrainian Village is a Mexican restaurant serving fantastic tamales and tacos.

Birrieria El Texcal is a taqueria in Albany Park.

Birria Ocotlan is a great Mexican spot in Calumet Heights. Get the birria.

Tacotlan is a Mexican restaurant in Hermosa.

El Asador is a Mexican restaurant in Gage Park.

Tata's Tacos is a taqueria in Portage park with great birria tacos.

Jarabe is a great taqueria operating out of Dr. Murphy's Food Hall in Tri-Taylor.

Taqueria Chingón is a great taco spot in Bucktown.