Tacombi

The last thing a city full of taquerias needs is national chain cosplaying as one. But Tacombi, a taqueria chain with locations all over the East Coast co-owned by one of the Shake Shack guys, opened a location in the West Loop. The food is pretty good: they have chewy tortillas, crispy quesabirria, spicy esquites, and all the meat is flavorful. Still, it’s hard to shake the feeling you’re at a Disney-esque “Taqueria World” while waiting 20 minutes for a $9 taco on a branded folding chair and table staring at the entrance to Gin Alley.  

photo credit: Tacombi

photo credit: Tacombi

photo credit: Tacombi

photo credit: Tacombi