big star

the fish taco had a beer battered tilapia fillet, chipotle mayo, cabbage, red onion, lime and cilantro. it was very good; i added a little bit of one of the sauces to add additional flavor. the chicken taco was quite good too; it had chicken thighs steamed in banana leaves with citrus marinade, pickled red onions and cilantro. my favorite, however, was the chorizo taco. it had pork sausage, poblano, serrano, pumpkin and sesame seeds, potato, onion and cilantro and had quite the kick. i absolutely loved it.

i chose two tacos, one pastor and one panza. at $3 each, it’s all worth it. the order came with two lime wedges, red and green salsa, and a little chicken lollipop, which i gave to a friend who confirmed that it was not, in fact, a chicken-flavored lollipop.

such a good vibe and amazing fish tacos!! the margaritas are nice too :)

after spending the day meandering through chicago, it was late and we were hungry. we had smelt the corn tortillas earlier in the day , and the patio was busy. we were not disappointed. carne asana, chorizo and pastor tacos hit the spot. cool vibe, right by wicker park. would definitely recommend!

pescatarian foodie: 

hot chips with guacamole was my favorite dish here

daily house-made tortillas! 

tofu taco was awesome, it was shredded and tossed with a tangy sauce. i've never had tofu that way before. 

fish taco was good, the batter was tasty.

sweet potato taco was good.

great cocktails!

pretty cool ice cream pops available for summer 2019: strawberry margarita (v) & churro!!

one of my favorite parts of big star is their outdoor patio. in the summer months, chicagoans from all around flock to sit in the sun while sipping excellent cocktails and dining on homemade mexican fare. people both young, old, hipster, and chic can all be spotted outside, or inside at their large wraparound bar, or a booth. it is not a place you need to dress up for, just come ready to eat and enjoy yourself. the staff is friendly and will work to make sure you have everything you need in a timely manner.

my first taco experience. last night was my first time trying taco in us and surprisingly it was super tasty. this place is basically a taco bar with various choices of mexican foods & alcoholic beverages wrapped in bustling atmosphere and good service. oh and what you should try is their margarita!! delicioso!!

now that spring has sprung in chicago, it is time to explore the options for eating outdoors! one of the best outdoor patios in chicago is located on damen ave in wicker park. here, just under the l train tracks, sits big star, home to some delicious grub and fantastic drinks. one of my favorite parts of big star is their outdoor patio. in the summer months, chicagoans from all around flock to sit in the sun while sipping excellent cocktails and dining on homemade mexican fare. people both young, old, hipster, and chic can all be spotted outside, or inside at their large wraparound bar, or a booth. it is not a place you need to dress up for, just come ready to eat and enjoy yourself. the staff is friendly and will work to make sure you have everything you need in a timely manner. beware, it does get super crowded, so be prepared to wait if you come during peak lunch or dinner hours.

if you ever fly through midway airport you have to eat at harry's. everything is good on the menu and the place is always busy so that tells you it is good. it is also a well managed restaurant.
they are not known for bbq, but their pulled pork with spicy bbq sauce and onion curls on top is delicious. also order the homemade chips they are also good. their club and grilled chicken sandwich is also good.

humming place. one should not be afraid of sitting shoulder to shoulder. the food was very tasty and extremely well priced. honest food without being pretentious. service friendly, knowledgeable and charming. i would definitely go again.

big star, it is the place for mexican food when you are in chicago. staff is always courteous, food is good and not heavy on wallet.

do try the painkiller. it is mean.

best margaritas in town. get special house special pitcher with smoked tequila. can't go wrong! all tacos are epic, and most specially, chips and guacamole.

i loved big star!!!

our neighbors hyped it up so we definitely had to go. i was very excited to see that they had things on the menu that appeared to be vegan or could be made vegan. to my delight, our awesome server helped me pick out the mushroom tacos and the walking taco.  

they were totally cool in letting us chill out for a few hours, reordering the awesome food! :)

definitely recommend big star and will bring my friends and family here, for sure!

cash only! also, busy any time of the day, without question. you want tacos at 1am? awesome! so does everyone else in wicker park. $2-3 tacos, great drinks. this place is especially busy (but also especially fun) in the spring and summer months when you can sit on the patio. i haven't had a single thing i didn't like on the menu. there's a takeout window next to the restaurant if you can't get a seat.

i have to be honest and say i'm not a fan of mexican food, but big star had me fooled. i didn't dine in, but rather picked up at their to go station next door. i love that you can grab it quickly. tacos were good.