The nopales (cactus salad) tacos with frijoles de la olla round out a menu built on neighborhood staples done well, in a bright red-and-yellow storefront that's become a genuine destination — waits can reportedly stretch past two hours on a busy day.
One practical point in its favor that locals notice fast: it has its own parking lot, a real rarity for a Chicago taqueria this popular.
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