Huaraches Doña Chio
CRISTOPHER MANUEL SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ · 129 Google reviewsHuaraches Doña Chio — mexican in Devon Avenue. The walls could tell stories. The kind of cooking that doesn't need to explain itself. Cash only. Emery Thompson: "The handmade masa was crispy and the toppings flavorful, especially with a mix of red and green salsa" [$, patio]
What 559 diners keep saying
What 559 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We were in the neighborhood and wanted the authentic real deal, and it did not disappoint! We ordered a huarache con tinga and a burrito con tinga and it was incredible! The flavors and textures were amazing and I would tell anyone looking for authentic Mexican food to eat here!”
“We order through grub hub but the order was canceled and the owner delivered it personally. Place is amazing and the food.”
“I was trying to find a nice Huarache and Mexican dishes place and we found it. In mexico we normally do this kind of food on weekends and the best thing is they do the size of the Huaraches so huge that one is enough for your hungry. We tried the Asada, the chicken tinga and the Nopales ones, and they were so freshly made that we will return of course again. Here the secret is the dough they use to make the big tortilla wich is very fresh and done from at the moment, and it has smashed beans in the middle. So tasty so good that we will return. Be aware this is a small restaurant so don't expect something fancy, but if you want to try this real Mexican food you will really enjoy it.”
“We stopped here after trapeze at the Armory. It was a nice little find. We'd never had huaranches. They were something like a giant tostada on a homemade soft tortilla, or a Mexican pizza. For a first impression, it was pretty tasty (and big)! The staff was very nice. It's a tiny, hidden location without a lot of room, but it's where you find food made with love. We'll definitely go again next time we're in the area.”
“The guisado and the red salsa had great flavor, the huaraches are larger than life and packed with flavor”
“Doña Chio hits the spot when you want no-frills, fire Mexican food. I got a huarache with chorizo and an agua de jamaica—huge portion, super flavorful. Whole thing ran me like $13. The place is tiny and gets packed fast, so seating can be a pain, but the food makes up for it. Not fancy, just real good. Cash only last time I went, so come prepared. I’ll be back for the enchiladas next time.”
“El lugar es muy sucio, la comida es demasiado picante, ni si quiera pude comer la gordita. Sé que somos mexicanos, pero no pueden hacer la comida tan exageradamente picante que no se disfrute. Y no me dieron permiso de pasar al baño ☹️🥲”
“Huaraches are huge and not bad, I thought the beans layer in it was a little dry. We had asada and al pastor as toppings, I found pastor to be way too sweet, and asada was just medium. I gotta admit for the price it’s a ginormous meal that will fill you up for sure. They have about 5 tables inside, it has that family run restaurant vibe which was nice but the air inside the restaurant smelled like frying oil very strongly and after dining in there our clothes and hair smelled like that which wasn’t pleasant.”
“Excellent hole in the wall Mexican spot. Had the Chicharron huarache and mole enchiladas and both were some of the best Mexican I’ve had in the city. Will absolutely be back.”
“Small but mighty! It's a tiny place - I think 5 tables. And they are occupied. I had never had a huarache - a large corn tortillas stuffed with black beans. I chose chicken tinga as my topping which was juicy and flavorful. There are many options including nopales, carnitas, and huilacoche (very tasty). They have a big menu too. A little gem in Edgewater.”
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