Eventful Night, Uneventful Taco

Sara, Alex, and I, hastily, jumped out of my car and into the side door of Atotonilco on 57th and Kedzie. By this part of the night, Doll face (Sara), Clark Kent (Alex), and Rosie the Rivetar (me) were stunned, cold, reeked of "jungle juice," that tasted like some strawberry medicinal liquor. All we needed was some grub, and the best type of late night pick-me up is a delicious taco.

 Doll face

Now, I only live a couple blocks away from this Atotonilco. I've avoided taqueria for years because of my previous unfortunate stomach malfunctions, after eating a taco from Atotonilco on Kedzie. But, being that my passenger side window was shattered on the floor of my car, the wind was blowing directly into my face, and I neglected to bring a jacket, because it clashed with my costume, Atotonilco was conveniently close.

Atotonilco is open 8:00 AM to 3AM on Fridays, which is amazing if you live in Gage Park, where most restaurants close their doors early. If only the food was as amazing. If my memory serves me correct, Alex and Sara both ordered tacos de asada, and I ordered tacos de barbacoa and al pastor. Ah, Alex, aslo, ordered a taco de al pastor. Hands down, the al pastor was the best of the three; it was sweet, salty, tender, and generously portioned.

Clark Kent

Sara could not finish her tacos de asada, actually she only took a bite. Her asada suffered the same fate as my barbacoa, dryness and lack of seasoning. I don't often talk about the pricing of a taco, but $2.25 for two large tortillas and some slapped on unseasoned meat, just doesn't seem fair.

The Unmentionables 

Yes, you need to make a profit from the product you're producing, but even if it's three in the AM, the prepared food should be tasty and satisfying.

Where can I get a late night TASTY taco snack on the south side? Donde? Actually, if you know a great place anywhere, please recommend. I have my eye on Flash Taco...