Brisket Tacos in Chicago?

Quite simply, the brisket taco (with flour tortilla, not corn) from the legendary spot Mia's in Dallas, TX is the best thing i've ever had the distinct honor of ingesting.

I have found no such mention of this food of the Gods anywhere in Chicago. Please tell me that I am wrong.

You are correct (except occasionally at my house), but mine are made with BBQ brisket while Mia's meat I find to be very similar to a mild Ropa Viejo.

I have never experienced these tacos in Chicago, but I eat something similar every Saturday at the farmer's market in Holland, Michigan at the Ray Tamale King stand. Its called the taco loco- flour tortilla, beans, brisket, cilantro, onion, and a chile based red salsa. So if you're ever in southwest Michigan, this version is dynamite.

I just had brisket tacos at On The Border, a mexican food chain, in Vernon Hills and they were excellent.

Brisket Tacos along with Que and Chicken Fried Steak are a few things I miss about DFW. I enjoyed mine at the Taco Diner in Las Colinas which is owned by the Mi Concina folks.

A carne guisada stand would be killer. I've never had these in Chicago but I will definitely post if I find 'em.

I just enjoyed brisket tacos last week in DF-dubs! Had them at Cantina Laredo (although with corn tortillas) and they did not disappoint. Yum! Also, thanks to Marshall K for the Taco Diner tip. I'm in Las Colinas pretty often and am always looking for someplace new and local to try.

PitaChip wrote:I just enjoyed brisket tacos last week in DF-dubs! Had them at Cantina Laredo (although with corn tortillas) and they did not disappoint. Yum! Also, thanks to Marshall K for the Taco Diner tip. I'm in Las Colinas pretty often and am always looking for someplace new and local to try.

I realize I am resurrecting an old post, but Cantina Laredo has opened a Chicago location complete with brisket tacos on the menu. I haven't been to the Chicago location yet, but being from Dallas I've eaten there many times...and was shocked to see it turn up here!

Cantina Laredo
At State and Illinois
508 N. State Street
Chicago, IL 60654
( 312) 955-0014

Brisket tacos are available at the Pork Shoppe.


Pork Shoppe
2755 West Belmont Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

...Brisket Tacos are also available at Rub BBQ Company. Chopped brisket, Texas caviar, topped with fresh cilantro in a corn tortilla 3 for $9.99 served with tortilla chips and a side of Texas caviar...

Rub BBQ Company
2407 W. Lunt Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645

Disclosure: I own Rub BBQ Company