Big Wig Tacos
C E · 141 Google reviewsBig Wig Tacos — straightforward mexican in Near North Side. Traditional preparation with honest flavors. Open late. "The salsas were fresh and spicy" — Krystal Weiss [$]
What 1,586 diners keep saying
What 1,586 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“It's 3:30am you're time is off because you've been traveling for two days straight and you somehow ended up in Downtown Chicago. This place is open and it's a Godsend. We had a delicious steak bowl! The staff is friendly, fun and very helpful 😀 👍 Next time I'm in town, I'm popping in for a meal. The salsa is pretty good too! We found that the bowl is enough for two people to share.”
“In Chicago for work and I popped in here for lunch after looking at the menu through the window! I'm so glad I did. Time was short but I didn't want greasy fast food and this place really delivered. I had two citrus agave skirt steak tacos and they were fantastic. The meat was juicy and tender. The flavours were authentic. The prices are great. Everything had a homemade taste, and service was lightning fast and friendly.”
“So simple and so good. Juicy and tasty tacos and burrito. (Steak is my fave) Cheese lover? Get there creamy queso sauce on the side. It’s to die for. It’s warm and very well seasoned. Great late night greasy food, or dinner and this place is open 24/7. Workers are also chill and good vibes!”
“Casual dining; excellent food, bright open eating area. I ordered the tacos, authentic Mexican so delicious 🤤 but a bit small. Great option while downtown.”
“I have to update this post. The burrito did have enough meat, It was improperly wrapped. There was all beans on one half of the burrito and the other half was beans. The flavor was amazing. The preparation of the burrito was not up to my personal standards.”
“While food was decent my friend and I spent $80 on food and drink, yet was refused a free refill on horchata that cost next to nothing to make. Very greedy establishment.”
“Stood in line for 15 min and waited 10 for my food. There was only one person in front me. No reason why I had to be waiting that long.”
“One of the best experiences I've had with staff, location, and availability. The women at the counter were exceptional!! Having customers at 3:30-4am is not for the weak. Best location, best food!! Made with love and presented/delivered with the professionalism of a 5 STAR RESTRAURANT. AMAZING CLASS & SERVICE. The 2 women at the counter displayed a professional attitude even when payments were not able to be transacted through debit/credit. Was never told IDK, but gave solutions to how to better acclimate the situations at hand. EXTREMELY CLEAN!! Even at 4AM. Well deserved!! 5 STARS.”
“Quick service, clean restrooms, and good food. However, visiting this restaurant feels a bit unsafe, especially at night.”
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