This chef-driven taqueria brings bold Mexico City - style street food to a larger West Loop space, serving inventive tacos like duck carnitas, blood sausage, and fried queso with mole. Fresh corn tortillas, a lively patio wait, and seasonal Instagram-only specials keep the crowds coming.

These restaurants are up for Michelin Stars or Bib Gourmand consideration.

Where to find the best carnitas, carne asada, and birria.

Chefs Oliver Poilevey and Marcos Ascencio partner to open Taqueria Chingón, a Mexico City-style taqueria in Chicago's Bucktown.

The popular Mexican restaurant will open at 817 W. Fulton Market with much of the same taco menu and some new additions.