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ALL BOTTLED UP: Lobos Al Fresco Tacos
The spot: While the charming outdoor patio recalls a cozy Mexican village scene, indoors, newish Bucktown taqueria Lobos Al Fresco Tacos has the all the ambience of your average burrito joint: bright lights, blaring TV and tacky booths. So what sets it apart? This unassuming spot serves some of the best Mexican food around, and neighborhood folks can’t get enough. The carne al pastor taco ($1.95), filled with guajillo sauce-marinated pork, grilled onions and pineapple, is a standout, as is the Yucatan-style cochinita pibil ($10.50), a dish of shredded pork slow-roasted in a banana leaf. The steak burrito ($6.25) is another hearty choice, and don’t pass up the guacamole appetizer ($4.25).
The bottle: Just a block east, Olivia’s Market (2014 W. Wabansia Ave. 773-227-4220) offers a great wine selection as well as a decent mix of chilled beer. Keep it casual, but authentic, with a six-pack of Pacifico ($8.99), Tecate ($6.99) or Corona ($8.99)—and don’t forget to grab a lime or two from the market’s small produce section. While you might not think to pair a burrito with vino, Olivia’s staff recommends the Fontana Mesta Tempranillo, a popular red bistro wine in Barcelona. It’s a steal at $7.99. Expect hints of strawberry, vanilla and tobacco flavors, which should pair well with heavier Mexican entrees. --Emily Hiser Lobdell, Metromix special contributor
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