Big and Little's (Although after a few tacos, mostly big)

So, we may have over-ordered for two today.
But, it all disappeared pretty quickly anyway. 

I love tacos. I mean, really, I love em. I like to make them, I like to eat them, I like to talk about them. I would eat them for every meal.  

I'm sort of obsessed with tacos.

So, it's probably time to review Big and Little's or B&L's as we are calling it these days. They have two locations. One on Orleans, just north of Chicago Ave. Yes, it's there. I know you've driven by there a hundred times, but IT IS THERE. Look again. It has a parking lot and everything. Near that car wash with the orange sign and a bunch of cabby spots. 

Sorry, I'll not be reviewing that location. I'm reviewing the second and newer location on Belmont a couple blocks west of the L on the North side of the street. When you go there, you'll most likely be greeted by Omar. Sometimes, a smile and a friendly greeting elevates the perception of the quality of your food (in a good way) and this is one of those places. I hope Omar never leaves. He's awesome. 

There is a ton on the menu here. Get whatever you want. But I get the tacos. 

I generally mix and match. These are not traditional Mexican tacos. I'll review other places for that at some point as well I'm sure. The tacos here are small. I order 3 or 4 depending on whether or not I can take a nap afterwards. I recommend getting a couple fish tacos. There are a number of those to chose from. I essentially order any of the fried fish. The grilled are good too, but I've had some that were a bit on the fishy side and that just doesn't seem worth it to me. But, if you're health conscious . . . blah blah blah. Just get the fried deliciousness.  I love the Samurai, The Big and Little's, and the Banh Mi. The Poke taco is a raw sushi grade tuna in a hard shell corn taco. The Poke sauce is sweet and sits at the bottom. Very good. I don't get it all the time, but it's always been a hit.  

For meat, I stick with the beef. I'm sure the pork is great, but I love the Spicy Beef Short Rib, The Mexican, and the Japanese Short Rib. I also had the Lamb. If you like gyro's, get that. It's just a taste of a gyro without a major meal. Brilliant. 

Now I know all of you die hard B+L fans out there are going to whine and complain about not reviewing the Orleans location and you're going to say, "the tacos are smaller at the Belmont location, it's too clean" etc. Well, zip it already! 

I don't want to hear it! I like the Belmont spot. I can order multiple tacos each time with no problem and I can walk there. 

So, head on over there if you haven't already and high five Omar for me.