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From recreating time-consuming family recipes from scratch to making their own masa, chefs in Chicago are showcasing a level of dedication to the taco that borders on the obsessive.

Here are the best in the city and suburbs, ranked in May 2022. Use the map to find the top taco in your neighborhood, or check out the searchable list below.

Find out more about each location in our full article ranking the best tacos in town.

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Mapped: Best tacos in Chicagoland

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Source: Tribune reporting

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