El Milagro Tortillas
8.9 • Mexican restaurant
Mexican restaurant with a cafeteria style setup featuring food behind glass and self-service ordering. Atmosphere feels authentic and lively, reminiscent of a local taco shop in Mexico with warm details and historic facade. Popular spot known for affordable, big portions and some of the best tortillas and tamales.
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Good to know
1
Get there early as they sometimes run out of tortillas by 11:30 AM.
2
To guarantee tamales, call ahead and pay in advance.
3
Expect big portions at reasonable prices.
1927 S Blue Island Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United States
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