Big Star Reviews
Submitted by Chang Liu on 05/23/2021
Chang Liu 4 stars rating.
A great place to come with friends and sit outdoors in the summer! The tacos are tasty with a lot of different varieties - I especially recommend the pork belly one. The service is good as well - the waitress took the time to understand what types of beer we liked and recommended some and was very accommodating when my friend didn’t like one of the suggestions. There is also a to-go kiosk if you cannot get a reservation or are in a rush with chairs and tables to eat at.
Lisa Jones 5 stars rating.
We gathered here in connection to a family memorial service. Thankfully, they put our group (25+) off to one side on the outdoor patio. The staff was attentive, but not intrusive. Their policy of having the dishes served family style was perfect. We ordered plates of nachos and a variety of tacos. There were also individual beers and pitches of margaritas. Everyone enjoyed everything they tasted - a nearly impossible task. I have already recommended Big Star to friends.
Submitted by Lisa Jones on 09/12/2022
Josephine Ward 5 stars rating.
Yummy tacos. Al pastor was the best. The food came within minutes of ordering. Good service and drinks.
Submitted by Josephine Ward on 06/20/2022
Me Mak 5 stars rating.
The tacos are absolutely delicious. My biggest difficulty was in picking which ones I wanted to try. I will be back to try the rest! Food was served promptly. The beer and liquor selection was good, too. Lots of local options.
Submitted by Me Mak on 06/17/2022
CrookedLink 5 stars rating.
Tried 4 Tacos. Al Pastor, Chicken, Potato and Barbacoa. All 4 were amazing but the Al Pastor and the Barbacoa were absolutely out of this world. Paired with their spicy habanero sauce, I was in taco heaven. Had a couple of their refreshing Cheladas to wash it all down. I've gotta say the hype is real!
Submitted by Crookedlink on 05/31/2022
Jenny Goyer 5 stars rating.
Delicious and fun stop! The salad is $10 and is very large and filling, it could be split between two people. The restaurant has a great ambiance and the service is very attentive. Huge bar selection as well, specials and happy hour on weekdays.
Submitted by Jenny Goyer on 04/03/2022
Sarah McCuish 5 stars rating.
Delicious veggie tacos and great service. We got our tacos 5 minutes after we ordered them, they are fast!
Submitted by Sarah Mccuish on 12/08/2021
Pelayo Lopez 4 stars rating.
First time at Big Star was for drinks, but recently I went back for lunch and got a chicken taco, al pastor taco, a walking taco with “barbacoa”, potatoes taquitos and a Jamaica drink (no alcohol, which you can add to it but sadly I was on lunch during work, so I wasn’t able to).
Let’s begin with flavor. The chicken taco was cooked in a bright green sauce that tasted similar to “salsa verde de casa” which if you’re Hispanic like myself, we use it to top things such as eggs, chicharrón, beans, etc when eating. It had a kick to it but nothing too spicy (and I’m one known not to be to much into spicy foods). The al pastor taco came with caramelized onions and small chunks of pineapple to add that authentic “al pastor” style taste. This taco was a bit too sweet for me.
My favorite thing ordered was the walking taco, which is a mini Fritos bag filled with beans, cilantro, onions, and melted cheese. I added barbacoa beef. The beef definitely tasted well marinated. So, I definitely recommend trying the barbacoa on anything while being there. And lastly, the Jamaica drink had a lemony taste to it with a slight carbonated fizz to it. A great refreshing alternative to a sugary soda option.
It is definitely hard to find parking close by even if you decide to pay to park close. Sadly, the attention to customers from staff when first arriving (at least for that day) was not right away, it did take some time for anyone working there to seat us ( and there was a host standing near the door entrance while not being busy).
Overall, Big Star has surprised me for a win. I will definitely be returning for walking tacos and the Jamaica drink (maybe I’ll even go for a “tipsy” Jamaica next time).
Submitted by Pelayo Lopez on 10/26/2021
Andi 3 stars rating.
Big star tacos it’s a very popular taco venue in Bucktown/wicker park . The restaurant sitting area is mainly outside in a simple relaxed environment. Their tacos are OK. They offer a decent variety with some creative options like the vegetarian taco in a bag. Their drinks menu (mainly margaritas and beer) lifts up the place. Margaritas pitchers are reasonably priced.
Submitted by Andi on 08/19/2021
petersonA95 3 stars rating.
Mixed feelings about this place. The nachos were hands down the best plate, delicious and fully loaded. The tacos were okay, some lacked flavor more than others. Chicken and fish we’re good, potato and pork belly were okay. The boozy slushy we got was STRONG. Big win there. The service was pretty bad… food came out fast but waiters are also tending bar and they seemed overwhelmed.
Submitted by Petersona95 on 07/10/2021
