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Taqueria Chingón
Mexican
Street food from Mexico City filtered through a chef-driven kitchen in the West Loop, where duck carnitas and blood sausage tacos share a menu with the al pastor. This taqueria earns a Michelin Bib Gourmand, and orders come on freshly griddled corn tortillas while you wait under a covered patio. Seasonal specials move fast, so regulars follow the Instagram. Bold flavors, casual setting, and the kind of place that makes a standard taco feel like a missed opportunity.
Two honors, in evidence:
The record strongest first
- Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
- James Beard Awards 2024 · Semifinalist · Outstanding Restaurateur · Nicolas Poilevey and Oliver Poilevey
One number, weighted & current 79
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
- Fried queso with mole negro Michelin Guide
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