Illinois
This strip-mall Taqueria in a gas station parking lot is the 'Best Taco Spot' in Illinois: Yelp
Taco lovers have no shortage of taco stands, trucks and restaurants across Illinois. But just one lucky taco spot has taken home the title as the best in the state, according to a new list — and it’s a Taqueria located in a Chicago gas station parking lot.
The report, released Wednesday from Yelp, lists the “Best Taco Spot in Every State” for 2024. According to editors, the list spans tacos with classic grilled or slow-cooked meats, fish and vegetables, to “french fries and bruleed bananas.”
“There are high-end sit-down restaurants, strip-mall storefronts, fast-causal counters, and yes, plenty of taco trucks,” editors said.
Yelp determined the best taco in each state by identifying businesses in the “taco” category of the website with a “large concentration of reviews” with relevant taco keywords, editors said. Those spots were then ranked using a variety of factors, including the total volume of ratings and reviews and more.
The top taco in Illinois according to Yelp went to El Tragon Taqueria — a small, strip-mall spot located in a gas station parking lot in Lincoln Park. Gerardo Madrigal opened the spot with a small menu as an homage to Jalisco in 2021, editors said.
El Tragon Taqueria, with 104 reviews and a 4.8 rating on Yelp, is located at Gas Station Plaza, 1234 N. Halsted St. UNIT C.
In Indiana, the spot that earned the title of Best Taco Spot was Chris’ Ice Cream in Indianapolis.
“Yes, you read it right — the bet place for tacos in Indiana is an ice cream shop, according to fans,” Yelp said.
Michigan’s top taco spot was Que Pasa Taqueria in Sterling Heights, Yelp said, while the top spot in Minnesota was Bravis in Shakopee. Wisconsin’s top taco spot, Lazo’s Taco Shack, could be found in Milwaukee, the list said.
The full list from Yelp can be found here.
Illinois
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Illinois
4 shot in Rockford, suspect in custody; police ask public to avoid area
Saturday, July 18, 2026 11:43AM
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WLS) — Rockford police are investigating a quadruple shooting on Saturday.
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The shooting happened near Island and Clifton Avenues, police said.
Police said four people were shot. All injuries appeared to be non-life-threatening, police said.
The shooting suspect was in police custody.
No other information was immediately available.
The public is asked to avoid the area as they continue to investigate.
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Illinois
Produce Recall Issued In Parasite Outbreak Hitting IL
A number of Taco Bell locations have posted signs announcing they are “currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall,” according to Detroit-area news radio outlet WWJ.
Taco Bell told the Post it would keep monitoring the situation and follow authorities’ guidance.
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“Public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer,” the company told the Post. “While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.”
In Michigan, where cases have been concentrated, media reports said notices were posted at some Detroit-area Taco Bell restaurants last week telling customers the chain was “currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro-Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall.”
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