Big Star Restaurant Review

1531 N. Damen Ave. (W. North Ave.) Send to Phone

773-235-4039 | Make Restaurant Reservations | Menu

Price

$$$$$

A buzzy whisky bar and taqueria from Paul Kahan in Wicker Park.

Big Star Restaurant is one of our 2012 | Top 10 Chicago Outdoor Dining Restaurants | Top 10 Chicago Value Restaurants |

Big Star Restaurant is one of our 2011 Top 40 Cheap Eats in the US.

Cuisine

Open

Lunch & Dinner daily

Features

Full bar
Outdoor dining
Casual
No Credit Cards

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At this mock dive bar-meets-taqueria, Paul Kahan (Blackbird, Avec, The Publican) serves both stylized and pretty authentic takes on Mexican faves. The spit-roasted, grilled pineapple-accented tacos al pastor are as good as any we’ve had. The crispy pork belly taco with tomato-guajillo sauce is also worth revisiting. And the wood-grilled chicken with pipian rojo? We like it too. Modern country tunes---selected by Danny’s DJs and Reckless Records---keep the vibe hip. Also on offer are lots of craft bourbons---including affordable shots---as well as small-batch tequilas.

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