Four Chicago Restaurants for Jerk, Deli Fare and Tacos

3.5 (2,059)

Mon, 17:00 – 22:15; Tue – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 21:00; Fri, 12:00 – 23:30; Sat, 12:00 – 23:00

2216 S Michigan Ave

Order jerk chicken and rum punch at this South Loop Caribbean restaurant. The dining room has a bar and flat screen TVs. Expect loud music and long waits.

4.5 (4,764)

Tue – Sat, 08:00 – 19:30; Sun, 08:00 – 15:30

1141 South Jefferson Street

Established in 1942, this Jewish deli serves generous portions of pastrami and corned beef. The cafeteria line leads to a large dining area.

4.9 (36)

Tue – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00

2100 S Morgan St Ste c-102

Local art surrounds this Pilsen restaurant, market and event space. The kitchen serves pork belly tacos and chilaquiles tortas, with takeout and casual sit down meals available.

4.4 (906)

Wed – Thu, 15:00 – 22:00; Fri, 15:00 – 23:00; Sat, 11:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 21:00

1163 W 18th St

Mexican street food and Latin cooking meet a tequila and mezcal bar. The music driven venue has an expansive patio, with The Alderman operating as a separate cocktail lounge within the space.