Nick's Taco Blog

Pulled pork and spare ribs from Chicago Q. (at Chicago q) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqRSCkdL6sG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Great al pastor tacos from Tacos El Rey on the East Side. (at Tacos El Rey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CjDxiRKrV7y/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Makes sense that the cecina at La Cecina is great. But the corn tortillas are also marvelous. (at La Cecina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcoEFaoP-Vg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Cecina taco on a beautiful corn tortilla from Mina’s. (at Minna's Restaurant) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cbajc1srTwi/?utm_medium=tumblr

More crispy tacos! These are from The Taco Dive, a beach themed joint in Whiting, Indiana. Great stuff. (at Taco Dive) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbNsTA9r7uD/?utm_medium=tumblr

First visit to Quibo in Naperville. Same owners as the excellent Bien Trucha in Geneva. Just stunning. Some of the best tacos in the state. (at Quiubo) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbIhZBLrJsn/?utm_medium=tumblr

Bacon-wrapped shrimp taco from Tata’s Tacos. 👌 (at Tatas Kitchen and Social) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca5QXgfvTsw/?utm_medium=tumblr

5 Rabanitos has always had great tacos, but if you haven’t been in a couple years, they now have a few special tacos. The goat adobo comes with rice on a freshly made corn tortilla. Excellent. (at 5 Rabanitos) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ca0AkSHlM0_/?utm_medium=tumblr

Carne asada and chicharron en salsa verde tacos from Carniceria Maribel. What a great place. (at Carniceria Maribel) https://www.instagram.com/p/Caz5zd3FDz-/?utm_medium=tumblr

Crispy tripas tacos from La Chaparrita. What struck me on this visit is that it’s okay for tacos to be petite. There’s no one perfect size. (at *La Chaparrita Grocery*) https://www.instagram.com/p/CanQSnovmX4/?utm_medium=tumblr

This is the regular carne asada burrito from Pollo Vagabundo. If you can believe it, there is a grande version. Anyway, I’ve been thinking about whether to include burritos in my forthcoming taco feature. As @tacotrail, the taco editor for Texas Monthly, likes to say, burritos are tacos. All I do know is that this burrito is incredible. (at Pollo Vagabundo) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cakq8j1vlw3/?utm_medium=tumblr

Really enjoyed the campechano taco at Taqueria Chingon. But it’s hard to top the duck carnitas. (at Taqueria Chingón) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaYA7OMhDG2/?utm_medium=tumblr

Chicago needs more potato tacos! Here is the excellent papa y epazote taco from @tacostequilas (at Tacos Tequilas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaSmJlWlgPw/?utm_medium=tumblr

Tempura fish taco and steak taco with arugula from @antiquetaco. I’ve had the fish one numerous times, and it’s always stellar. (at Antique Taco) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaINzqalk1B/?utm_medium=tumblr

Thought I’d be over quesabirria by now. But restaurants like Xocome Antojería keep making better versions. (at Xocome Antojeria) https://www.instagram.com/p/CaDS_pTvYG9/?utm_medium=tumblr

Another carne asada hot spot. I find L’ Patron really hit or miss, but when it’s on, I’m a big fan. The salsas are always on point. (at L' Patron) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ-BbnyvJJc/?utm_medium=tumblr

Something so satisfying about a bare bones carne asada taco, grilled fresh to order. No need to go crazy, just onions, cilantro, and a wickedly spicy green salsa. Few places do it better than Taqueria El Asadero. (at Taqueria El Asadero) https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ90uw4F6HE/?utm_medium=tumblr