Best Tacos Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Antique Taco
Chef-y tacos with composed toppings in a stylish, cozy space.
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#1
Antique Taco
8.5
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Antique Taco is a design-forward taqueria where market-driven fillings, horchata, and seasonal sides turn tacos into a sit-down meal. Wicker Park regulars lean on it for composed plates and cocktails when they want something more polished than a grab-and-go counter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Fish Tempura Taco, Potato Poblano Taco
What makes it special: Chef-y tacos with composed toppings in a stylish, cozy space.
8.5
Big Star turns Wicker Park’s Damen and North corner into a taco-and-bourbon patio party, with al pastor and pork belly tacos backed by a deep whiskey list. Huge review volume and constant crowds make it one of the city’s most visible modern taquerias, especially for outdoor season and late nights. It’s less about quiet meals and more about tacos, pitchers, and people-watching in a high-energy setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Taco, Pork Belly Taco, Beer-Battered Fish Taco
What makes it special: A high-energy taco-and-bourbon patio that defined modern Wicker Park hangs.
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.
8.1
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Dona Naty's Tacos is a compact Ukrainian Village taqueria where counter-service carne asada and al pastor tacos anchor an affordable, no-frills menu. Regulars praise it for consistent flavor, house salsas, and weekend menudo at prices that still feel like a neighborhood deal. Seating is limited, but the steady stream of takeout and late-night orders shows how often locals rely on it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos, Menudo (weekends)
What makes it special: A tight, counter-service taqueria delivering reliable tacos and menudo on a budget.
#5
Traspasada
8.0
Taqueria Traspasada is a tiny late-night counter where al pastor, asada, and lengua tacos fly out to night-shift workers and bar crowds. It’s the classic East Village stop when you want no-fuss tacos on a paper plate after midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Al Pastor, Carne Asada Taco, Lengua Taco
What makes it special: Slim, counter-only shop turning out classic street-style tacos late into the night.
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7.9
El Paisano Tacos sits on the Division corridor serving steak, al pastor, and breakfast-style plates in a casual, family-oriented room. It’s the low-key option for neighborhood residents who want a sit-down taco dinner without heading to the bars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Huarache
What makes it special: Casual sit-down taqueria with full plates and late-night service on Division.
7.8
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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.
7.7
In the back of Carnicerias Guanajuato, a full taqueria turns grocery runs into taco runs with overstuffed lengua, asada, and carnitas tacos. It’s a supermarket counter that Chicago food writers point to when they talk about how good grocery-store tacos can be.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lengua Tacos, Asada Tacos, Carnitas Tacos
What makes it special: Supermarket taqueria famous for generously filled lengua and asada tacos.