Carbon is one of my favorite taco spots in the Chicagoland area! Their new cantina is beautiful and…read morehas a great atmosphere. I've visited twice during the daytime, and it's been nice and quiet each time. The only downside was the service. On my most recent visit, it was so quiet that our server forgot to bring our checks. After waiting more than 20 minutes, I finally walked over to the bar and asked for it myself. Thankfully, that was the only issue. The food, however, never disappoints. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My mom absolutely loved her burrito and said it was the best one she's had in a long time. I came for the tacos, and they were incredible--especially paired with an ice-cold bottle of Mexican Coca-Cola! If you're looking for great tacos in the Chicagoland area, Carbon is definitely worth a visit.

Disappointed is an understatement! I was hungry and wanted something delicious. I hadn't had Carbon…read moreFire in forever, and after hearing they had shut down for a while, I decided to give them another chance. I only wanted a quesadilla and figured they couldn't possibly mess that up. I initially told myself to stick with chicken, but I was craving steak, so I went with that. When I walked in, I wanted to look at a menu, but the employee told me they didn't have one. The menu board was broken, which immediately had me second guessing my decision. I ordered elote corn as well. When I finally got home to eat, I was even more disappointed. My quesadilla was stuffed into a bowl container, the cheese wasn't melted, and the steak was chewy. It was not the meal I was looking forward to, especially for $15.99! The elote corn was decent, but overall, the experience was frustrating. Check out the pictures. To make matters worse, I noticed one of the staff members drinking beer while working. That definitely didn't improve my impression of the place. They also use Toast, but the employee didn't know how to add my points, which are listed at the bottom of the receipt. I make it a point to collect my Toast rewards when dining at participating restaurants, so that was another letdown. Between the lack of a menu, the quality of the food, and the issues with rewards, this visit missed the mark on several levels. I gave Carbon Fire another chance, but I left disappointed. Please do better!

This is a small place right across the street from The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) on…read moreWest Taylor Street. All meat and chicken is Halal certified. I got the spicy beef Shawarma wrap with kimchi. It was flavorful and light. The prices are pretty reasonable and students get a 10% discount. It's at a prime location right across from the university. The staff is friendly and the service is fast. It's a small place with a combination of a few tables, boots, and seats next to the window. Highly recommend for a Quick lunch with many Halal options close to the campus.

Hey! This used to be Bowl Sushi. Remember that! This is American, Middle Eastern and some Asian…read morefusion cuisine. I had a Caesar salad, Cheeseburger, Fries and a Berry smoothie. The staff and service are terrific.

Mookey and Maria provided outstanding service in this wonderfully unique and quaint dining/bar…read morespace. The drinks were outstanding including the nonalcoholic Horchata, Sunday Sangria Speciality -- Sangria and Double Lemon Drop Shot ($10 not bad). The Spicyyy Guacamole appetizer was delicious and plentiful enough to eat on our entree's--Chicken Tinga Enchiladas (4) enchiladas stuffed with cheese with red salsa, served with rice and beans; Steak Fajitas-grilled onion, green and red peppers topped with cheese, lettuce mix and red salsa, served with tortillas, rice, beans and guacamole; and Carne Asada-10 oz Ribeye Steak cooked to perfection, paired with grilled veggies, chimichurri, and mashed potatoes.

I feel like I got ripped off. I asked for enchiladas…read more just that. and got charged 85 dollars for a single plate.

I started a new job a few months ago and just this past week discovered Americana submarine is a…read morecouple of blocks over. And now I'm going to order lunch there every single day for the rest of my life. The sandwiches are awesome. The people who work there are awesome. The shop has its own unique personality, it feels like a throwback to a Bagon era before endless chains of Subways and Jimmy John'ses

Period love this place friendly people good deals And good…read morefood. Came last minute and didn't disappoint

I was so happy to finally try Daisy Po boy its been on my list for a while. The restaurant is super…read morespacious and clean. The staff is nice and service is fast. I had the frozen hurricane I would definitely order that again. The oysters were fresh and delicious. The voodoo wings had the perfect spice. The onion rings were some of the best Ive had. My husband enjoyed the catfish Po boy. My least favorite dish was the gumbo it had spice but I've had better. I definitely recommend and would come back.

The food is just above alright. But they have standouts . I'm vegan-ish, so my options here are…read morevery limited. But I absolutely do love their fried green tomato po' boy, it is such a creative option for people who don't eat meat. The downside is I typically have to take it to go so that I can add my own vegan sauce to it, otherwise it's not a vegan sandwich option. if I have anything bad to say about this joint, it won't be about the Po boys which is what the restaurant is named after. Even when I ate meat. The shrimp poboy was great. One thing I do have to say is a bit suspect is them using AI digital ads, I don't know what that's about, when their food looks good using real pictures. It just makes me a bit suspicious, like what do y'all have going on that y'all have to use AI? And the food looks so unappetizing on the AI poster... It looks weird, I don't too much trust businesses that use AI marketing. It's such a small thing to cut corners with, and I really don't like the patronize food establishments that are in the habit of cutting corners, because what else are they cutting corners on?

Now how can you not love a place called velvet taco?…read more Great vegan and meat Mexican food famous for their tacos

e stopped into Velvet Taco in Chicago with our kids and had a really solid experience overall. It's…read morea fun, casual spot that works great for a quick lunch or afternoon snack. The chips and guac were good, and we tried all three vegetarian tacos--they were all flavorful and enjoyable. It's a nice option if you're looking for something quick but still tasty. Service was excellent--friendly, easygoing, and no fuss, which we appreciated with kids in tow. The seating is mostly high tops on the main level, though I noticed there may be an upstairs seating area that we didn't explore. They also have a fun setup with large bottles of hot sauce available at the counter so you can customize your heat level. Overall, a convenient and tasty stop in Chicago, especially for a casual bite.

Came here by accident, and I'm glad I did!…read more The Italian ice was fantastic, especially the strawberry--it was refreshing and packed with flavor. I also ordered the dipped Italian beef sandwich with hot peppers and fries, and it was delicious. The beef was tender, the peppers added a nice kick, and the fries were crispy. My only small complaint is that I wish the beef had just a little more seasoning, but it was still very good. Service was normal , locals only type Establishment which is usually the best I'd definitely come back. They have plenty of other menu options I'd love to try next time!

I needed a place to wait while my car was serviced and this joint was recommended cause they have a…read morebig menu and it's in walking distance. Its specialty is Italian ice (homemade). I ordered the steak tacos... spartan accompaniments BUT they were in corn tortillas, generous portions and the side sauce was spicey and delicious. It's typical brusque fast food service...know what you want but daily specials are on a sandwich board in the front... I didn't notice it at first. Burgers, dogs, Polish, and assorted bbq. I'd go back for steak tacos any day. And will try Italian ice one day looks too good to pass up! I think they recently remodeled!

Metro Wings is still rather new, so I am willing to cut them a little slack. Though the sandwich…read morewasn't perfect, they have a good thing going! I especially love that you can choose from a wide variety of different sauces! I went for a fried chicken sandwich with the Miami Jerk sauce. In terms of the good: the sauce was tasty, and the piece of chicken was nice and large! The picture is deceptive! Rotate 90° and you see how glorious this thing is. I also appreciate that service was fast, and the sando was fresh from the fryer, and not from under a lamp! However, the execution was decidedly less glorious. First, it'd spent a little too long in the fryer - it is what I would describe as "extra extra crispy." While chicken thighs are harder to overcook, the extra time in the fryer did take some moisture and tenderness away. Second, the breading was over notably over salted. Too much crispness and salt overpowered anything else going on, and thus neither the sauce nor the veggies were able to make a substantial impact. Dialing in salt and cooking time are rather easy fixes to make. Because slack was cut, I am willing to bump up my review from what would've been a three to a four. One last thing: almost $4 for a regular can of Dr. Pepper?! A bit high, no?

Wings were pretty tasty. The seasoning ratio differs from wing to wing. Was expensive for what was…read moreinevitably party wings but comeswith the area. Speaking of said area I can't think of another wing anywhere near here than can honestly compete. I'm definitely going to try other menu items. I was reluctant to order more or spend more because you never know with new & especially food hall places. They were fried hard exactly how Chicago likes them but five wings isn't enough for the smallest of appetites.