New location, identical nice traditions at Tecalitlan ‘Tec’ Mexican Kitchen

CHICAGO —A favourite within the West City neighborhood for over 40 years has discovered a brand new dwelling.

Tecalitlan Mexican Kitchen and Margarita Bar often called “Tec” by the foodie neighborhood has reopened in Lincoln Park.

Named “finest burrito and margaritas” in publications like Saute journal and Latina journal, they delight themselves because the “go-to” spot for Mexican meals. They’ve blended traditions with the distinctive pallet of their tackle Mexican meals, tradition and heritage for generations of company.

“We’re on our third era of consumers, and we love seeing them come via our doorways,” stated Karla Garcia. “Some shoppers are so liked by our employees that we take into account them household greater than prospects. The identical goes for a few of our staff members which were with us for 30 years or extra.”

Based in 1973 by immigrant brothers Carols and Jose Garcia from Jalisco, Mexico, Tecalitlan shortly made a reputation for itself as a “energetic hacienda” on Chicago Avenue. Through the years company have grown to like staples like fijitas, mole rooster, enchlidas, chiles rellenos, and the carne asada dinner.

“Our burritos have gone so far as France!” stated Juan Carlos. “They’ve additionally made it to Hawaii, Colorado, Florida, Puerto Rico, Delaware, New York, Indiana, Oklahoma and even Texas.”

In the present day, Tecalitlan is run by Juan Carlos and Karla, two of the 4 Garcia youngsters. Having grown up within the household enterprise, they get pleasure from managing the restaurant as a lot as their dad and mom did.

To search out out extra concerning the menu and the Garcia household custom that’s Tecalitlan, click here.

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