Jarabe Mexican Street Food - Chicago

I kept forgetting if I've left a review for this place or not, so I came to check, and I see that I haven't yet. As a current UIC student, this place is a stone's throw away from the east campus. This is somewhere that you HAVE to go to at least once while you're a student. It is worth it. This was the first place that I've had quesabirria at, and I have walked here several times while on campus for the day just to get the quesabirria again. No questions asked, this is the one place that I will come back to again and again for some quesabirria. I still remember the first time I tried their quesabirria. Hell, the very first time I came here, I actually got the torta, and it was incredibly good too! But the quesabirria is the real star of the show here. From bite one, you can tell that the cooks in the back are bursting at the seams with passion. Birria is notorious for taking a very long time to make, but the wait makes it so worth making. It takes a lot of care to get it right. Every time I've gotten it here, it is perfectly made. Opening the box in a room full of other people causes quite a bit of jealousy, as the first time I ate it in the SEL, a couple of students were coming down the stairs from the second floor, and they could smell it from up there! I swear on my life that this birria is worth getting.

Firstly: spent hours with a friend playing at their modern arcade. And bathrooms and decorations were works of art. But the tacos were excellent, I loved how crispy the fish tacos were yet they were so fresh and not soggy at all. Quesabirrias were amazing as well, only complaint is 10 dollars can be a bit pricey for two small tacos, but worth it.

Absolutely delicious, lightning fast service, and a fun funky atmosphere. The standout dish for us was the fish taco. We will be back for sure!

I love the environment. Small place, great food, makes you feel at home. One of the best spot in Chicago when it comes to tacos. Highly recommended

Great quesabirria taco. Stuffed to bursting with tender meat and served with a fantastic consommé for dipping. The chips and salsa are worth the $4. The smoky salsa is warm and the pico de gallo delicious.