El Tragon

Address: 1234 N Halsted

Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

Cuisine: Mexican

Price Range: $$$

Website: https://www.eltragontaqueria.com/

Hours:

Monday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Our take: Lincoln Park’s Mexican flavor laboratory: El Tragon experiments with tradition and wins every time. Bring a bottle of smoky mezcal and brace for culinary fireworks.

Wine Pairing: The Glutton' calls for bold wines. Bring a robust Zinfandel or a rich Malbec. For white, try an aromatic Torrontés.

Beer Pairing: A full-bodied Mexican beer like Bohemia pairs well. For a craft option, try a imperial Mexican-style lager or a mole stout.

Spirits Pairing: Bring a bottle of premium añejo tequila like Don Julio 1942 for sipping. For cocktails, a mezcal like Ilegal Joven offers smoky complexity.