Best Quick Bites Burritos Restaurants in River North
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Big Wig Tacos - River North
High-volume counter spot focused on skirt steak tacos, big portions, and late hours.
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Group Dining Gatherings
Opened in 2017 by River North Hospitality, Big Wig is the neighborhood’s high-volume, late-night taco counter built around grilled skirt steak and customizable vessels. With thousands of app ratings and steady bar-traffic demand, it’s the reliable move for fast tacos, burritos, and nachos before or after a night out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Classic Premium Skirt Steak Taco, Classic Everyday Tacos (onion and cilantro), Loaded nachos with queso and choice of protein
What Makes it Special: High-volume counter spot focused on skirt steak tacos, big portions, and late hours.
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Taco Maya’s River North outpost brings the brand’s global-fusion Mexican playbook—think paneer, samosa, and Nashville hot chicken tacos—to a compact fast-casual space. It’s popular with workers and nearby residents who want bold, mix-and-match taco plates and quesadillas at friendly prices.
Must-Try Dishes:
Paneer taco, Shrimp tacos, Nashville hot chicken taco
What Makes it Special: Fusion-focused taco shop where classic al pastor sits alongside paneer and samosa tacos.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Middle Eastern–leaning corner cafe at the Gold Coast/River North border where breakfast burritos sit alongside matcha, pastries, and deli sandwiches. Regulars use it for a halal-friendly breakfast burrito and coffee before work or as a late-night takeout option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast burrito with eggs and turkey bacon, Burritos suizo with melted cheese, French toast flight for a sweet brunch add-on
What Makes it Special: Halal-friendly cafe where breakfast burritos share space with coffee drinks and Middle Eastern-leaning plates.
#4
Zombie Taco
7.6
Operating out of the Moxy Chicago Downtown, Zombie Taco is a nearly all-day, late-night counter for tacos, burritos, and breakfast items. It’s more about convenience and fun flavors than purist tacos, but long hours make it a reliable option after bars or before early flights.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jalapeño Bacon Taco, Braised Brisket Taco, Zombie Burrito
What Makes it Special: Hotel-side taco counter slinging breakfast and late-night tacos every day.
7.5
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A build-your-own burrito shop that plays best as a straight-ahead, fast takeout move—choose one protein, one sauce lane, and avoid overloading the cold toppings. When you keep the build focused, the burrito eats clean and travels better than most DIY formats. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Must-Try Dishes:
Build-Your-Own Carne Asada Burrito, Burrito Bowl (same build, better travel), Tortilla Soup
What Makes it Special: DIY burritos that reward a disciplined, not-overstuffed build.