EatMexican restaurantWicker Park

Big Star

Name: Big Star
Address: 1531 N Damen Ave, Chicago
Telephone: +1-773-235-4039

Old auto repair garage converted into one of the most popular Mexican (gourmet style) street food spots in the city. One of the best places in the city for people watching, the bar/restaurant can be unbelievably crowded and it might be better just to grab a few tacos to go from the carryout window and watch all the hipsters/yuppies running around the Damen stop about while waiting for your food.

Address: 1531 N Damen Ave
Getting there: Damen Blue Line
Hours: Sun-Fri 11:30AM-2AM, Sat 11:30AM-3AM
Price: $10-20
Phone: +1-773-235-4039
Website: bigstarchicago.com (opens in a new tab)

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