Overrated
Good, but not sure it's worth the wait and hype. If you can get in without the long wait I'd say go for it.
I came here a second time for a friends birthday. We quickly got sat for ten people at a big table on the patio. They let us reserve the table even though only half of us were there. Service was excellent. Tacos are good. Fish tacos are still my favorite. Margaritas are classic. They even offer skinny margs! Overall, a much better experience.
While I do love dining in at Big Star (especially during the summer if it's possible to sit outside), this review is for the catering services only.
I recently ordered the DIY taco bar + delivery service for a bachelorette party. Â The ordering process was a breeze, Margaret was incredibly helpful. Â More importantly the delivery and packaging was awesome. Â The food was delivered promptly when requested by a friendly driver. Â We ordered the middle package (3 tacos per person for 22 people, chips and guac, and an ensalata Big Star). Â The food was all packaged tightly and all of the toppings were labeled clearly as to which tacos there were supposed to go on. Â The tortillas arrived warm and wrapped to stay that way. Â More importantly, there was SO MUCH FOOD!! Big Star is known for it's affordability and the catering was no different. Â We had insane amounts of leftovers, so my one piece of advice is to order for a few less people than you actually have.
Of course, the food was just as wonderful as it is had it been ordered from the restaurant itself. Â Pastor, pollo & panza were all cooked perfectly.
Would highly recommend their catering services if you need to feed a large group.
I dont like how every time i go in there they want to id you like some people just want to come to eat not drink. There cheap bottle of water is over priced for 2$ a bottle.
Besides that they have probably the best fish tacos in the city there nice n small and delicious. Its always crowded but its a decent size, and they also have a quick outside stand .Its good i would def recommended.
I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place earlier! Fell in love with this place on my first visit and still love it.
It started a few months ago...I walked in on a Friday night and my friend said that we'd have to wait. I was super hungry so I didn't mind and I'm glad I did instead of head to another restaurant on the block. The tacos are delicious. My favorite are the chicken tacos. They have a spicy kick and the meat is tender. The pork shoulder is my least favorite. Not sure if it's the pineapple I don't like or the meat. On to the plantains....I could eat these forever. They are perfectly grilled and the cheese, sauce, green onions...basically everything they put on top of the plantains make for a perfect combo. Also tried the pickled veggies on the side which I could have gone without. We also tried the bacon wrapped hot dog which was good but be warned...it's really messy! The drinks are delish as well and I love my tequila!
If you go on a weekend night be prepared to wait. If you happen to find a spot at the bar then stay there! All the servers and bartenders are really friendly and provide great fast service so it doesn't really matter where you sit (just as long as you get a seat!).
Last tip...CASH only.
Went to a vintage bazaar some place up north and they were a vendor there. I saw a few beers in the kitchen so whoever was cooking the food was really hooking it up. I believe because of that, the Al Pastor tacos I sampled were on point.
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 This prompted me to go to the actual restaurant. At the restaurant, the al pastor tacos didn't taste the same. The meat wasn't juicy or succulent. I also tried the chicarron tacos which were decent, and the fish tacos in beer batter and I forgot the name of the mayo they put on it, but they were good.
 I'm glad I got there a little early because the line started to go out the door a few minutes after I arrived. No better than the hole in the walls I frequent or prefer but decent. Maybe they should let the cooks in the actual restaurant drink beer too and not just at events.
One last thing. For the price of that guacamole it should taste a lot better than that. Had way to much lime and not enough love and I do mean love.
Upon our arrival, we learned the place was at fire code capacity and we literally could not walk into the restaurant. Â On top of that, we were looking at an hour and a half wait in a cash only establishment (though now that I know in advance, that's not a problem). Â And it was extremely loud.
Somehow, this place still gets 4 stars. Â How?
-The booth fit upwards of 4 people which means your party of 7 doesn't have to wait 3 hours.
-Once you're sitting, they get you your food fast.
-Your food is both cheap and tasty.
-Food prices include tax. Â This is my favorite part of most cash only places.
-There are vegetarian options that are actually tasty, i.e. not just avocado with some plain veggies.
-The beet tostada was amazing, and made vegan for one of my dining companions.
-We brought homemade cake to celebrate a birthday and they happily brought plates so we could eat it. Â Our server was happy to take a piece to split with the other staff members as part of her tip.
-After you eat, no one rushes you out. Â Maybe it makes the wait a little longer at the bar, but I waited, too. Â And because the food comes out so quickly, you actually don't wind up sitting for that long.
-It is hipster land but it makes for fabulous people watching!
Plus, you can avoid the insanity but just ordering tacos from the window at the side on warmer days. Â The park is right next door and a lovely place to eat provided it's not February.
As just about everyone knows, this is a great place to get some great tacos to fill your belly. I love the fish tacos; they are some of the best. We went on a Tuesday night as we were able to get seating right away. Going during off times/days and not having to wait makes tacos and beers even better!
Review Source:Warning: this review will read like it was written by a schizophrenic.
Food:
Pro: The tacos are outstanding and original
Con: they are small and expensive.
Dining:
Pro: The outdoor area is inarguably one of the best in the city
Con: getting a table inside OR outside is a giant pain in the A
Pro: There is a side window at which you can order tacos til late at night
Advantage Pros. I guess. Â Honestly, I've thought about it and I can't come up with a more effective way to rate it. Â Most of its pros are balanced out by an equally powerful con. Â Which leaves just the existence of that side window where you can order delicious, but small and expensive, tacos til late in the night. Â It's obviously better than there not being an option for that, but I don't think it's enough for another star. Â I'm giving it 3 stars and sticking with it.
Without even reading the other reviews, I'm sure others will capture the essence of Big Star better than I can. Â I went for lunch two days ago with my wife and a friend; we order all five tacos on the menu, and all five were great. Â Big Star's prices are a tad high given what you can get at other taco joints nearby but the quality of the ingredients is admittedly high.
The surprise for us was the tostada; I can't explain why I loved it, but it was something different and very tasty. Â The guac was great and for once, a place served their guac with enough chips to eat it all (why can't more places think to do this??). Â My $3 Schlitz brought it all home.
When you go for lunch and it's winter, it seems like the hipster ratio is significantly decreased, and that worked well for me. Â Curious to see how it goes when it warms up.
My go-to spot for Cheladas!
This place is in its prime in the summertime, since the outdoor patio is one of my faves but the winter is still pretty awesome. The indoor decor is simple yet modern and they always play pretty good music. At night, it's always a party atmosphere and tons of tequila shots are kicked back.
I usually go for their amazing tacos. I've had the guacamole (its ok) but their queso fundido (without meat) is sooooo goooood! I get their margaritas and can never leave without at least 1 (or 3) cheladas. I get all of the fish and veggies tacos and even the tostada kicks ass. The bartenders are fast and can handle the insane amount of people yelling at them for drinks. The service can be a little slow when it's packed but what do you expect? It's one of the coolest spots in Chicago. It's Cash Only so make sure you got that covered and come hungry (and thirsty). You'll want to fill up!
First of all, let me start this off by admitting that I am Mexican and therefore have a high expectation for restaurants that claim they are such.
The Al Pastor basically does not taste anything like the real thing. The whole point is that the meat is supposed to be slightly spicy. Not only is this whole taco sweet because of the pineapple, but the meat generally taste nothing like al pastor.
The stomach taco was just eh. Ok. It was generally pretty bland because of a lack of seasoning but it tasted more like an actual taco than the previously mentioned.
The margarita was WAY too strong making it unenjoyable. I asked them to put more juice in it which made it better but more sour.
My favorite part of the meal was the chips. The salsa was not spicy enough.
My friend (also Mexican) barely picked at her tacos.
Plus, $4 for a taco? Seriously? I can buy real tacos for $1.50.
Most likely will not go back unless it's against my will.
**The waiter was SUPER nice
So far my favorite taco joint in da chity!!
This is the Cadillac of taco line ups- so many delicious options. Start with the grand daddy the "El Pastor". You will like it.
the margherita mix is the perfect way to wash it all down.
The guac/chips is tittilating
Only drawbacks: cash only/crowded/ and a bit drafty in the winter.
Either way - you are getting lots of taco flavor for your peso.
Summer time is the best time to go - can chill al fresco
The fact that Big Star is as crowded as it is is a testament to how humans are sheep.
I mean people... They sell TACOS. And small mediocre ones as well. Â The beer on draft is good, but not unlike any other bars in the area. Just cannot figure why people are filling the place to capacity every day. I can't believe the hype.
The owners are laughing all the way to the bank.
Cash only.
At first I was apprehensive: 3 dollars for a taco is borderline immoral, coming from several years in LA.
But these babies set my mind straight. I only grabbed a couple tacos and ran, so I can't speak at all to the bar side of this establishment, but they were incredible. The meat was transcendent, well spiced and had just the right mix of fat and meat. Little elements like the queso fresco on the panza and the pineapple mixed in with the pastor gave each one some additional character beyond "meat, onion, cilantro on a tortilla."
A lot of my love comes from tripping across this place at about 1 AM. With no lines and excellent tacos, I left a very happy man.
Big Star is very popular, and I think it is for good reasons. Â The place has good food, good drinks, and good service. Â As far as I'm concerned that makes a great restaurant.
I came here at 6pm tonight (Saturday) for a birthday dinner with 8 girls. Â I was surprised that there was already an 1.5 hour wait at 6pm, and that they were at capacity.
It didn't take us very long to get inside, where we were able to stand around the bar drinking until our table was ready. Â The bartender was quick with drinks.
There are large booths here, which was good since we had a large group. Â We fit all 8 of us snugly in the booth.
I may be too old for places like this because I thought it was too loud. Â
We ordered chips and guacamole and plantains as appetizers. Â The guac was very good. Â I wasn't a fan of the plantains, but I only like sweet plantains not fried ones, so that is not Big Star's fault.
Our server seriously had her shit together. Â She didn't even blink an eye when at least 4 of us ordered food without dairy. Â (And even more amazing, when I ordered the potato taco with no cheese and the fish taco, she told me there was mayo on the fish taco and asked if I wanted it without mayo. Â I love when servers catch hidden dairy in things and let me know. Â It means they are awesome).
While the server did a fabulous job taking our order, the delivery of the food is a bit odd. Â They bring out all of the similar tacos on the same plate, rather than bringing each person a plate with their food. Â That was a bit harder for us since we had 1 vegan at the table, 1 person who doesn't eat dairy or pork, 2 that don't eat dairy but eat all meat, and 4 that eat everything. Â Our orders were obviously a giant pain in the ass. Â It would have been a whole lot easier if the orders were served as ordered. Â But then again, maybe most people aren't as difficult as I am. Â But it was annoying because I ate a pork taco thinking it was a potato taco.
The guacamole and the fish taco were my favorite. Â Someone else had the beet tostado and loved that. Â I wish I had ordered that because it looked really good.
They have Mexican coke and Mexican fresca. Â Mexican freca is awesome, everyone should try it!
Warnings:
Cash Only (they have an ATM inside)
It's dark inside
It's loud inside
Okay, last update.
After traveling to BS a number of times, you start to notice how inconsistent the food can be. For example, I got the pork belly 3 weeks ago and it was one of the best tacos I've ever eaten. I got it twice over the last 2 weeks and it went from good to down right awful. The pork ranges from nice and tender to tough like it's been sitting around for a few hours. My jaws literally started hurting after chewing through one last week.
Another example is a mate ordered a chicken taco and it was half full. I ordered one and it had twice as much filling. The dulce de leche milkshake can be nice and creamy one week to icey and cheap tasting the next. You may have a taco with some ingredients missing from when you had it before. And why the hell is the chicken taco $4?
I recently went on a Wednesday and our waitress was horrible. She came over after me and my party had been seated for 15 minutes and asked "when did you guys sneak in?" We didn't sneak in, you just haven't been in the area since we got here! She then commenced to screwing up our order twice, bringing drinks 15 minutes after ordering them and refusing to check in to see if we needed anything. She also had an attitude because a friend who came late didn't know she was our server and said "out waitress hasn't been around in a while, can we order from you?"
At one point BS was the big guy in town. With so many taco spots opening up in the area they might want to get their act together.
Forget the $1 beer or $3 whisky shots or the Cash Only caveat. Just sit back and order the Taco Al Pastor and Taco De Panza, pair it up with a beer if you please or the limeade. Don't worry, you'll not regret what lands on your table. And once you're done, all you need to do is just repeat the whole order again; trust me, it just works!
Yes. This place does live up to its hype and fanfare.
Great tacos. Â This place probably justifiably makes people lose their shit. Â It's literally the taco version of Kuma's Corner or Hot Doug's. Â Three hour waits, cash only, craziness from all ends of the spectrum, yadda yadda yadda. Â Arguably the most available and palatable to the masses outpost in the Paul Kahan empire, this is all understandable.
Big star is a really basic place. Â Tacos. Â Beer. Â Bourbon. Â That's about it. Â And a ridiculously sumptuous looking Sonoran hot dog which I have not yet tried but will be back for. Â This is essentially a delicious, inexpensive place you can sit down and drink good beer, good bourbon, and eat an absolutely delicious, you determine whatever you want to classify it as (tex mex, authentic, american, blah blah blah) taco.
It's easy to snag a table in the middle of winter for lunch. Â It is not easy to snag a table in the summer pretty much at all. Â It's always easy to walk up to the window (my personal preferred way of patronizing this place).
Get the potato taco and the al pastor taco. Â Get them all actually. Â But those are my favorite. Â The salsas are ridiculously good and so is the limeade. Â I actually would go to this place multiple times a week if I lived in the area or worked closer to it, so I'm almost glad I don't.
That said, I'd pretty much take anyone to this place, it's really universal and despite the fact that it receives a good amount of flack whether it be for the food, the clientele, or the service...none of those complaints ever even crossed my mind and I find it to be a great sit down option for some basic good ol' tacos, from a reputable restaurateur.
Kinda torn between 3 and 4 stars. Reasons why it would tip towards either way:
Pro:
- Best fish tacos ever
- Chicken tacos have pineapple
- Mexican hot chocolate. +++
- Open very late at night
- Atmosphere at night
Con:
- $3/taco?? That's literally more than twice what you'd pay at a small Mexican joint
- Chicken tacos have pineapple??
- Atmosphere during the day
I hate to not give this place a 5 star rating, but the crowded atmosphere just makes it so unenjoyable. Â The food is some of the best food I've had in Chicago and it's not expensive. Â Truly, I brave the crowd because of the food and amazing whiskey drinks. Â But, it's on the corner of "I don't give a shit" and "I've gotten more tattoos than showers this week". Â So, be prepared to feel judged or you could also just not give a shit. Â Still, I just kinda wish I could enjoy my experience there a little more. Â Since the food is so good, it would be nice. Â Also, accept credit cards already.
Review Source:Let me get this out of the way -- their food is fantastic. Their setup is just godawful, though. You don't get seated -- you have to wait for someone to vacate a table and then pounce on it. And when the place is at capacity, it's competitive and you have to be really aggressive to get a spot. Plus, it is so incredibly loud. I don't know how the folks who work there do it. They probably all suffer from PTSD. It's absolutely nuts. If I go back, I'll make sure it's on a weekday at 11:30 am... Again, the food is great -- just be aware of what you're getting yourself into if you're headed there during peak hours. I sort of want to give 2 stars, but I guess they're sort of victims of their popularity. They could really do everyone a huge favor by adjusting their setup...
Review Source:So, I won't take away that these are pretty tasty tacos, but I'm torn....it seems like with the amount of yelp reviews that I would have some kind of mind blowing tacos....but really all they are is pretty good tacos.
Had the fish taco, the pork belly, the chicken and the pulled pork. Â Fish taco was best. Â Too easy to do at home... get a corn tortilla, some cilantro and sirracha mayo..
$1 Schlitz on the other hand, I'm all in  :)
P.s-to the bartender that just said "no" when my husband asked for a bloody mary (he saw the red concoction everyone seemed to be drinking) GET A CLUE! Â Sheesh, tell me that there are no bloody mary's but a drink very similar with tomato juice and beer that everyone has!!!!!
Glad I finally went to Big Star. I never venture out into Wicker Park all that often, but I am glad I did. We went on a Wednesday around 6:30pm and the place was packed! It was about an hour wait for 4 of us so we walked around the neighborhood. Lot's of cute places around there to stop in and have a drink at while waiting.
The service was quick and our server was nice. The individual tacos are definitely worth the price and three was plenty for me. They even have $1 Schlitz's you can get. I needed about 6 of those. I would suggest they get more taco options as three of the five available were pork and the other two were pepper and potato. More Chicken or Steak taco options would be great.
The guacamole was awesome but a little pricey. You get a small cup for $9 dollars. It was great sitting outside and the patio was hopping so that made it even more fun. I would probably try and go back on a slower night though so we don't have to wait as long...not sure what night that would be.
Big Star is the popular kid's mansion with parents away for the weekend and your invitation is as good as expendable.
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People may condsider Big Star the trendy place to go resulting in taco instagramin' the sh!t out of your plate. People may judge Big Star as a total venue breast feeding a scene of large black eye glasses, tattoos and beards.
Will the tacos de panza have you at first bite...YES!
Will the tacos de pescado in all their chipotle mayo have you at second bite...YES!
Will the Michelada Tecate w/ a salted rim, lime & salsa win you over...YES!
Well like my good pal Jack Burton always said at a time like this..."Oh what the hell".
I like Big Star for their taco window. They're quick and efficient, and you can eat at the picnic benches if needed.
Overall, I like Big Star for the toppings they put on their tacos. Mango medleys, hot sauces, etc. they're all creative and Americanized. My favorites are the fish and pastor tacos.
The one caveat is that Big Star is relatively expensive. You definitely are paying for something different than going to an authentic taco place, so with that being said, I'd consider them relatively expensive but fairly priced.
Big Star also expanded their dine in space several months back. This is huge because the wait used to be crazy. Last tid bit, Big Star sells Christmas Trees on their patio during the winter! Fun and creative use of space!
I LOVE their food! I only come here during the summer despite being the type of person that hates large crowds, but the food is worth it. We come with a group of anywhere from 2-15, hang out while waiting to get our orders, eat, and bounce.
I'm kind of anti-hipster, but I travel to Wicker Park for this place alone. Haha.
Considering the wait, I thought they would have better food. The best item on the menu was the fish tacos. They were some of the best I ever had. Don't let anyone else kid you, everything else is mediocre.
Also, they don't take anything but cash. They try and make up for it by having "an ATM on location". It, too, was nothing but a nuisance and inconvenience because there was a line for even that! Â If you are willing to wait 30-45 mins for fish tacos, then this is the place for you.
You've read some great things about this "Violet Hour" place and after braving the horrors of the blue line, you got off the train and after finding out about the wait there found your way across the street to Big Star, because hey, who doesn't like tacos?
Here's where I have problems, friend. Â I've eaten a taco or two in cities closer to the border, past the border, and all points in between in my short two centuries on this earth. Â So I think I have some experience with tacos.
More so, I think I have some idea of what to expect in a "gringo" sort of Mexican restaurant (not enough Norteño).  Things I don't typically see: bizarre salsas (which are rather bland hot sauces in squeeze bottles), very little tequila, and a weird look when I asked for a Chelada.  No matter, I'm perfectly happy with a Lone Star (and the bartender was shocked when I asked for the cap) and the whiskey special that day, the acceptable (and nothing more) light spice of Old Overholt.
I say "light spice" as a rather poor way of foreshadowing all of the food at Big Star: not spicy. Â
Again, with my extensive taco experience (I've had at least two "Taco Supremes") I was a bit disappointed with my $4 a pop al pastor tacos. Â First off, Â I have read the origin story of Big Star (Mr Pedro Ordonez) and how he came from the DF (Mexico City) and missed the taste of a genuine Al Pastor taco when he was in med school, so he opened up Big Star. Â Well he really must have missed it because these tacos taste nothing like Al Pastor tacos I've bought for change in Mexico, from late night windows in Denver and LA, and generally in any city or place in or near Mexico.
Maybe he's marinating the meat okay (meh, I couldn't taste the guajillo if it was there), but usually the pineapples you get on your Al Pastor don't taste like the one it was cooked with. Â Usually you get fresh onions and some cabbage (not on these puppies). Â And in the DF and anywhere else that actual ex-pat Mexicans live in droves, you're going to get them on corn tortillas. Â (If you're going to use flour tortillas at least use the kind made with lard, not the ones that yuppies smear Nutella on... I am one of those yuppies, FWIW.)
But Big Star is a rebel and assumes you know nothing about tacos (they don't either). Â Big Star with their bland sauces (what about some El Yucateco Habenero? Â That stuff is a dollar from a bodega in any Southwest city), gross salsa, and crowds of faux-hipsters and old dudes in pony tails. Â Big Star with the poor service and blah atmosphere.
Oh well. Â I guess if you're in Chicago and you must have a taco... you should drive out to Lawndale because these tacos suck.
Big Star's got a lot going for it. Sweet outdoor area? Yup. Walk-up taco window? You know it. Â Exquisite food options on the cheap? Sure thing.
If you want delicious tacos, delicious beers and delicious atmosphere, Big Star will not be one to disappoint. This local establishment treats guests to the finest street foods south of the border. Â I've been here on a few occasions to try the multiple, purposely limited menu options and have yet to be disappointed.
The tacos are literally some of the best in the city and are only about $3 a pop. Â So if you want to test out your appetite with a few beers, you can do so quickly, easily and with plenty of variety.
My only complaint? They fall in to the dreaded "small beer glass" club. I just don't get why it's becoming so trendy to give you less beer for the same amount of money. It's like some restaurants all get together like classic movie villains and determine every year to make beer glasses smaller and smaller whilst twirling their over-sized mustaches. Â I just want a pint of beer with my delicious taco. Â I wonder if they would frown upon me bringing my own? Â Although you probably wouldn't be able to tell with the over-sized mustache and all...
Overall, Big Star's a great place with great food. Â Lines can get kind of long in the summer months (reference "sweet outdoor area" above), but if you get there early enough and/or you're willing to wait, you'll be able to enjoy some great food in the heart of Wicker Park.
Ordered some tacos to go. I love that they have a take-out window on the right side since the line for a table was out the door. We waited about ten minutes for 5 tacos. Al Pastor was hands down my favorite. The grilled pineapple added the perfect amount of sweetness. That alone is worth going back for. I was less impressed with the Taco de Panza, mainly because it had the word "crispy" in the description and was not even the slightest bit crispy. The flavors didn't blow me away either. Boyfriend liked his chicken tacos. I had a bite -- they were alright.
Final verdict? It's not a "must try" and I don't see myself getting random intense cravings for this place, but for $3 per taco, I'm sure I'll find myself dropping by for an Al Pastor once in awhile on my way home from the Blue Line.
This is one of my favorite taco joints in the city. Here's the run down:
Pros-
* Great guac and chips
* Great tacos
* Three dollar shots of whiskey everyday
* Great selection of whiskey and beers on tap
* Outdoor seating is awesome during the winter
* Dog friendly
* They stay open til late
Cons-
* It's a hit or miss with the bouncer/waiter/waitress/bartender. Sometimes you get so much attitude that it makes me question why I keep giving them business. Every week.
* Cash only (which it's compensated by their price point)
* It's always packed and sometimes the wait is ridiculously long... I guess that's a symptom of their success
* I do love their records but I'm not a big fan of country
Overall, I bring my friends here for good food, good drinks, good deals, good times. If they cool it on the 'tude, I'd give them 5 stars.
And let the ranting begin.
I must be the only person on the planet who didn't know the name of this place until now...aaaannd I frequent this place like it's my job.
That's why this review is based on one experience from the past summer.
My experience is usually top notch- with the exception of the long waiting time (be it day or night, rain or shine, there's ALWAYS Â a freakishly long wait time).
After 45 painful minutes of waiting to be seated, the burly bouncer showed us to a table in the far corner. My significant other went to the bathroom, and within the 5 minutes that he was gone, all hell broke loose.
Disclaimer: I have a very bad temper and probably only made the situation worse, but that's absolutely no excuse for the way I was treated.
Minding my own business waiting for my bf at our table, one of the guys who stands at the front came over and demanded that I leave the table because they needed to pack up (they weren't closing for another 2 hours) and I'm not allowed to simply seat myself. I then calmly told him that I was seated by someone at the front after waiting 45 minutes. He then condescendingly told me that's impossible because I'm obviously by myself. I snapped. In a very ladylike manner, I rudely told him to get out of my face and bring his manager out before I make him wish he never approached me. Still being the douchebag that he so obviously was, he refused to move or do anything else, so I walked over to the bouncer and he profusely apologized and seated us at another table.
The staff--almost everyone that walked by our table -apologized every chance they got and brought out 2 shots of tequila and comped our meal.
3 stars: every other experience has been fabulous- i love the atmosphere, the drinks, the people, the tacos, fantastic!
HOWEVER- they really need to work on training their staff in a lost art also known as customer service.
I desperately wish Big Star wasn't so far away from the Southwestern suburbs. I often catch myself thinking about their pork taco.... so ..far... away...
This place is busy! Like lines out the door busy. Luckily there's an outdoor area to grab your food and run and benches to eat outside.
The pork and fish tacos are ridiculously good.