BIG STAR!

Everyone that knows me knows that I LOVE Big Star. I personally think it has THE BEST American/Mexican fusion tacos. I love the atmosphere and LOVE the food. The workers there are some of the nicest people you can meet and they love just talking to you. I have told almost everyone about it and everyone that I have taken there has fallen in love with the place. But I have to warn you. Do not be surprised if it takes about 1-2 hours to get a table. This place is packed almost every night. I have waited at the bar for 3 hours before just to get a table. And don't forget the drinks. I have a tradition every time I go. EVERYONE MUST TRY THE LOS TRES REYES. Its a drink that consists of three parts. 1. Take the shot of tequila. 2. Chase with your sangrita. 3. Take a nice big gulp of your Tecate. After that proceed to pigging out. I personally love the taco de panza. Its a pork shoulder taco. Thats about everything I know about the taco, but its good. And if you like the whole savory sweet thing go for the al pastor. Pork and pineapple. CANNOT go wrong with that winning combo. They also have some amazing guacamole and some other tacos but they change up the tacos every once in a while. The only two tacos that I always see on the menu are the de panza and the al pastor. I have recently gone to Big Star and I have tried some of the newer things and I think a new favorite of mine might have to be the new fish taco. Perfectly crisp fish with a creamy yogurt sauce. The only downside to Big Star for me is that they take cash only. I have had times where I completely forget that it is cash only and have to ask someone to spot me, but thats only a small problem. The food is definitely worth the trip and I promise you will not leave hungry. 

Two of the best tacos you will ever get. On the right you have the taco de panza. The mix of the meat, cheese and lime just make this taco perfect in almost every way.

The los tres reyes. Big star is usually my first stop for the night in Wicker park and I think this is one of the best ways to start off anyones night. This picture is missing the sangrita so don't thing that this is everything. And for all three (beer, shot of tequila, and sangrita) only cost 7 dollars!