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Don Bucio's Taqueria
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At the risk of sounding cliche (or like a liar who’s never eaten real carne asada), the food at this plant-based taqueria in Logan Square is worth seeking out even if you’re not vegan.
photo credit: Kim Kovacik
photo credit: Kim Kovacik
photo credit: Kim Kovacik
Don Bucio’s is the sister restaurant of Bloom, another spot that always impresses us with its vegan glory. But the menu here focuses primarily on tacos, and Don Bucio’s keeps it simple with five options. There are fillings like crispy al pastor made from legumes and vegetables, barbacoa made with guajillo-braised jackfruit, and fried mushrooms that mimic a fried fish taco so successfully it's alarming. Each has complex layers of spicy flavor, and are made with either blue or thick, chewy housemade corn tortillas. Besides the tacos there are entrees like fajitas, made with soy-based flank steak that’s texturally satisfying but doesn’t feel like meat-mimicking frankenfood.
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The space is fun, casual, and the dining room has a soft, warm glow thanks to ‘80s Trapper Keeper colors and pink neon lights. They have deals like late-night Happy Hour and $22 all-you-can-eat tacos, and those specials will inspire you to eat way more vegan al pastor than you originally planned on when you walked in. Actually, the food at Don Bucio’s is good enough to do that either way.
Food Rundown
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Chicharrónes Con Salsa
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Trompo Al Pastor
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Baja Taco
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Barbacoa
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Nopal Milanesa Torta
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