I was so happy to find fresh tamale cart on the far Northside of the city…read more You've got to get here EARLY to get your pick. The cart arrives at 5:30am. I arrived at 8:30am and he was already out of everything except Chicken. I was able to get 2 dozen. The price is so reasonable...$1.25 each You can find the cart on the NE corner of Clark and Lunt in Rogers Park.

I finally was able to catch them selling tamales! This is very nearby where I live and I decided to…read moremake it an epic Thursday by strolling into work late, and have a great breakfast full of tamales! They are still located at the corner of Lunt and Clark and their sign says Tamales Garibaldi. Just a little fact for everyone that is eager to get these puppies fresh off the press--they start selling them every morning at like 6am-10am (maybe even until 11am). You have to be sure to get there before 10am because they sell out very quickly! I came one time close to 10am and they were completely sold out. Also, the price on them is 1.25 a pop, which is super cheap for tamales! They serve 3 different flavors: chicken, beef, and cheese and peppers. I purchased one chicken and one cheese and peppers. If you are sensitive to spice, do not purchase these because THEY HOT! You can indeed call these puppies hot tamales. The spice level is at an 8.5 on a 10 scale. I love spice but these are indeed extremely spicy so you will want some water to cool it down. They are a bit salty as well, and the chicken tamales didn't have much meat in them but they are still good. I would totally go back and get them! You can't beat the price, they are super flavorful, and hot in temperature. Get you 2 tamales and you are set for breakfast. They also sell something call Champurrado, which I didn't try but it does look delicious--it look like hot chocolate but it's made from corn flour. Next time, I will try it out. At any rate, go check them out and support them!

This is another stand of El Becerrito (I see another reviewed on Yelp in Uptown). I think I've…read morenoticed them driving by before, but more recently this past Friday after the bitter cold two days, I was reminded that I should make a stop. I think the stand is here primarily Mon-Fri and they start in the mornings I believe, early enough for breakfast. Street was clear enough this morning that even if you were driving, it should be easy enough to park and pickup. Tacos are $2.50 each and come with onions and cilantro if you choose, and your choice of red or green salsa. A lime is thrown in on the side and you could eat there fresh or get it to go. They put it on a styrofoam plate for me to go with foil - next time I'll just have them foil it. Great option for a quick pickup on a street full of tacos (you can get cabeza at some of the other local taquerias).

Now this is the right kind of taco cart -- one with the courage of its convictions…read more They serve one taco -- braised, shredded, cow head -- they serve it on two nicely griddled tortillas with onions, cilantro, lime, and red or green salsa. The meat is savory, rich, and a perfect pairing with the sharp and spicy toppings. The service is quick and friendly. The taco is two dollars. You can see why employees of the surrounding businesses all come here for lunch. Put this place on your map.

Y'all she now has a brick and mortar!! It's around the corner from where she usually sells. This…read moreis such great news that she has a storefront now!! I stopped in today (Sunday) around noon. There was no line. Of course the tamales are delicious!! I ordered 8, with a total of $20! there is street parking and lots of tables inside. Looked very clean inside, but I took it to go. They still accept cash and Zelle at the store. Storefront Address is 1932 W. Cermak Rd. Chicago, IL 60608

I usually think the great tamales are sold only on the streets in Pilsen, I normally see pop-ups…read moreand buy a dozen. I saw a store front called "The Tamale Lady" and I had to give it a try. I was surprised how reasonably priced these tamales are. I asked them which is most popular and she told me the green chicken tamales are most ordered. I bought a dozen of the red sauce pork ones also. Both choices are a hit with my family and I been coming here weekly for my tamale crave Payment is Zelle or Cash. Street Parking available too.

Perfect for a quick snack while exploring the bike trail along the Fox River. Quality hot dogs…read moreserved hot and fresh. Very friendly and fast. Sometimes it's the perfect break during a long bike ride.

Again killer place! I love this whole town!…read moreAlways such cool things going on. Anyways he has everything you need for your hotdog. Every topping possible. $6 drink, chips, 2dogs! Sells them fresh off the grilled with a grilled bun inside of his old school cart. Check it out!

We started visiting the new Maxwell Street Market some time ago and ran across this little vendor…read more Mama Lula makes pupusas right in the stand and heats them up on a griddle. They can be made with cheese, pork meat, and refried beans and any combination of those. You never know what they'll have that Sunday but it will be made fresh and hot. The pupusas are somewhat like a peirogi - a filled dough pocket where the filling can be almost anything. The pockets are made with a cornmeal dough. I think pupusas are native to El Salvador. Anyway you order your pupusas - one, two, three...depends how hungry you are. You get them on a plate and then put on a little pickled cabbage mix called curtido for spunk...add a bit of hot sauce or salsa roja and have a seat at the tables under the tent. This isn't fancy food or pretentious surroundings but the pupusas are well worth the visit. They also have coffee and pop to buy. Our party of four had one coffee and split six pupusas - all for $13. You won't beat it for many reasons. The only problem is we cannot find Mama Lula's in a storefront. We think this might be the only place you can get her pupusas. So whether you spell it pupusas or papusas...get yourself down here and give them a try.

Great idea in theory - gather a bunch of food trucks, put them in one location, and have a free for…read moreall. Let people mingle amongst themselves, try out different food, and enjoy the weather. Maybe you'd consider it a 'Taste of Evanston'. The location was decent - a short walk from the Metra and CTA stations in a big open park. Terrible in execution. Problem was there were only 3 food trucks, 2 of which actually served food (the other one served cupcakes) and a TON of people. My friend and I waited almost 1:15 minutes for our burger and fries. I don't even think I waited that long at The Shake Shack for a burger and fries. As we are waiting for our food, we hear from other festival patrons that the other food truck ran out of food and we saw it eventually pull away. Even if we wanted to try the other truck, we weren't able to. Don't get me wrong, the burger and fries were good (another review on that) but not worth the 1+ hour wait. I'd recommend to the Evanston Park District to ensure more trucks next year so we have shorter lines and maybe even encourage a 'sampler' type menu. You could easily invite another 4-5 trucks next year. In fact, while talking to my friend, I don't think I'd attend if a similar event had less than 7 trucks. This type of event has great potential if executed properly. You could really host a festival like this several times a year. It just takes a lot of coordination and ability of different trucks to show up and participate.

I don't know why people don't like the food truck festival. What part of that phrase is not to…read morelike? It's basically like Ravinia in Evanston, except the music is free and the food is food trucks. There are, however, prerequisites to enjoy this "Ravinia in Evanston". They are: 1. Don't plan on parking close to the event. Park somewhere that you can walk. 2. Get there relatively early so that the food trucks don't run out of food - as they, you know, have a limited quantity. They do try to stock for the event but it is only a food truck after all. 3. Bring a blanket to chill on. All of those 3 things together ensure a good experience. Meanwhile, people did reviews in 2011. This thing is still going in 2013, so I hope that shows people that it's working (and getting better).

Very scrumptious everything is just fantastic and refreshing. Very hygienic and you know you are…read moregetting a quality product. That and Jill bakes an awesome cake when she has time.

From the owner: Jill's Sweets and Treats is a food vendor that can be found at local festivals across Indiana. Our…read morefeature product is chocolate covered strawberries on a stick. We also offer chocolate covered cheesecake, bacon, bananas, cherries, blueberries, pretzel rods and caramel apples to tempt your taste buds.

When you're walking downtown Ottawa, do not pass Court street without checking out Aussem Dogs…read more Delicious outdoor experience. Tom and his team are friendly, fun to talk to and the Hot Dogs do not dissapoint!

Love these dogs! As close as you can get to a Chicago dog without being in Chicago :) and if you…read moredon't like Chicago dogs (shame on you), then Tom will accomodate to your tastes. And where else can you pick up a complete lunch for under 4 bucks?? Go get one. Right now. You won't be disappointed!

The food was great and delicious no complaints about it had a torta with steak and all ingredients,…read morethe service was excellent and friendly, the area and ambiance is elegant and pleasant place to enjoy your meal does have some limited seating, would highly recommended and would keep going here to please my hunger!

great and unique food. Though it takes a while for it to be ready, it's worth the wait.read more