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El Molino Taqueria
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3945 W 31st St, Chicago, IL 60623
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Best Late Night Restaurants in Little Village & Lawndale

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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

El Molino Taqueria 7.6
Little Village
Vibes: Late Night Legends Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Hidden Gems Heaven
A late-night Mexican counter built for function: quick orders, heavy comfort, and real after-hours availability on key days. The move is simple—carnitas or barbacoa plus one bowl (menudo if you’re going classic), and skip over-ordering sides.
Must-Try Dishes: Carnitas, Menudo, Barbacoa en penca de maguey
Scores:
Value: 8.4 Service: 6.8 Consistency: 8 Food Quality: 7.7 Atmosphere: 6.1 Cultural Relevance: 7.4
What makes it special: Late-night carnitas-and-menudo comfort with true after-hours utility.
Who should go: Night owls craving tacos or a bowl
When to visit: Late night Thursday through Sunday
What to order: Carnitas, menudo, barbacoa
Insider tip: Go carnitas first—then add menudo if you want a second lane.