Best Burritos Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill
High-volume, late-night counter spot known for fire-grilled tacos at budget prices.
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Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Carbon runs a late-hours counter-service taqueria where steak, barbacoa, and veggie tacos come off the grill fast for dine-in or takeout. Locals lean on it after games or late shifts for affordable plates, salsas with some heat, and reliable hours that stretch to 11 p.m. most nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Barbacoa Taco, Veggie Taco
What makes it special: High-volume, late-night counter spot known for fire-grilled tacos at budget prices.
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Sabroso! Mexican Grill is a family-run spot on Ashland where homestyle recipes show up as hefty California burritos, sizzling fajitas, and brunch plates in a casual BYOB room. Locals in West Town and Ukrainian Village use it for everything from weekend brunch to relaxed dinners when they want generous portions, fresh salsas, and warm service. High review volume across platforms points to a consistently reliable neighborhood anchor for Mexican comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burrito, Pork Tamale, Chamorro Plate
What makes it special: Homestyle, family-recipe Mexican plates and brunch in a welcoming BYOB setting.
8.4
Aztec Dave’s Cantina is the brick-and-mortar evolution of a popular food truck, serving birria, guajillo shrimp tacos, and tortas alongside agave-heavy cocktails. Humboldt Park regulars use it as a game-day bar and dinner stop when they want upgraded tacos with a full bar and TVs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Guajillo Shrimp Taco, Carne Asada Torta
What makes it special: Food-truck-born cantina with standout birria tacos and a serious tequila program.
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7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Tacos & Burrito Express 3 is a long-running Ashland Avenue spot known for generous carne asada tacos and massive burritos. It’s the everyday Mexican option for neighborhood regulars who want big portions, drive-through pricing, and flexible hours.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Steak Burrito
What makes it special: Dependable neighborhood counter serving large-format tacos and burritos since mid-2000s.
#5
Poke Burrito
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Sweet Treats Escapes
Poke Burrito’s Western Avenue location brings sushi-style poke burritos and bowls to the edge of Ukrainian Village. It’s a lighter, build-your-own burrito option for diners who want raw fish, fresh veggies, and sauces wrapped in seaweed and rice instead of flour tortillas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tonkotsu ramen, Spicy miso ramen, Jimmy's Creation sushi burrito
What makes it special: Poke-focused counter that also serves customizable ramen in casual digs.
#6
Flash Taco
7.7
Perched on the Damen corner, Flash Taco is a long-running Wicker Park walk-up for late-night burritos, tacos, and nachos. It’s more about fast, filling burritos between bars than sit-down meals or polished plating.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Chicken Burrito, Vegetarian Burrito
What makes it special: Corner burritos that catch bar-goers and night owls until late.