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Andersonville is quickly becoming a little culinary paradise, but perhaps the most undervalued and definitely the hardest to find is Huaraches Dona Chio.

There is plenty to be had on the menu but the distinctive dish is certainly the namesake. When you get your first huarache the first thing you will notice is the size; it is quite literally the size of the platter that it is served on. Then, the smell of freshly made masa grilled perfectly; crisp on the outside but still a little chewy. I prefer mine with tinga and either poblano or nopales, but no matter what you prefer you will not be disappointed.

Credit goes to bjt for the find. I drove by here nearly everyday when I lived in Edgewater and I never would have found it without bjt and LTH forum.

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Huaraches Dona Chio
1547 W. Elmdale Ave. (just east of Clark)
Chicago, IL
773-878-8470

Yes, please.

Surprised that I'm the first to jump in here, since this one just seems so obvious. Wonderful, freshly-made, masa-based food (I'm currently on a gordita kick because the huaraches are just too filling) in a tiny, hidden spot (although the locals know). The quintessence of a GNR and richly deserved, even if Dona Chio will have absolutely no idea who these strange people are and why they want her to hang something in her window.

Picadillo and tinga were both justly praised; nopales are quite tasty, as well. I'm also fond of the chorizo + potatoes. Just very good and soul-satisfying.

I had yet another great meal at Huaraches Dona Chio the other day. I gladly add my support for the nomination of this wonderful gem of a restaurant that does one thing extremely well; Huaraches Dona Chio is the best place in town to go for homey, earthy masa preparations. They are in a league of their own.

LTH,

One of my favorite places for masa, love the textured crisp crunch, not to mention the entire huaraches package.

Count me a fan.

Enjoy,
Gary