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  1. Birrieria Ocotlan

    Mexican

    Eat 28
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    The server who silently tops off your bowl with consommé from a water pitcher, without being asked, tells you everything about this birrieria. Braised goat has been the one thing on the menu here since forever, and the New York Times named the birria among the best dishes eaten anywhere in the U.S. in 2024. It's a South Chicago institution, cash and early mornings, crumbled chile de árbol on the side.

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    • Birria

      “Diners crumble dried chile de árbol over their birria, taking comfort in the steam rising off their stew.”

      The New York Times, 2024
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    Address
    8726 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL · Chicago
    Hours

    Open now, until 5 PM

    • Monday 8 AM to 5 PM
    • Tuesday 8 AM to 5 PM
    • Wednesday Today 8 AM to 5 PM
    • Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM
    • Friday 8 AM to 5 PM
    • Saturday 8 AM to 5 PM
    • Sunday 8 AM to 5 PM
    Phone
    +17733740384
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