Review of "Susupauto" Taqueria

Yesterday after taking a trip into the city to visit my grandmother I decided to stop into "Susupauto" at 6161 N. Broadway in Chicago. The taqueria is near Loyola University in between the Rogers Park and Edgewater communities. Like most taquerias it is a small store front restaurant with a green, red, and white sign hanging above. Parking is by the way of meter's along Broadway, but be warned though not to park in the Osco/CVS lot across the street because you may get towed.

Once inside you are greeted with a dimly lit, clean, and inviting atmosphere. Ceramic tiles lay the floor and lovely Mexican art work adorns the walls. There are about 10 tables inside each seating about 4, so not too small and not too large. As with everywhere else, smoking is no longer allowed.

My waitress is quiet but friendly and I quickly order a steak burrito and steak taco both with everything. Now I can eat my tacos 2 way's, one is with just onion and cilantro and the other is with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream. I went for the loaded version.

The meal starts with a basket of homemade tortilla chips and two different salsas. The "green" salsa is a salsa verde that is very fresh tasting with plenty of lime and garlic throughout. Next is the "red" salsa that has a slightly higher level of heat but is geared more for flavor than burning your mouth. I am a firm believer that heat without flavor is pointless.

My dinner arrives and I am greeted with a large 8 inch burrito that has the right balance of ingredients. A thin layer of re fried beans line the burrito and then generous amounts of steak, cheese, sour cream, lettuce and tomato follow. The flower tortilla is not soggy on the outside and the burrito overall has excellent flavor and texture. Next was my taco which is steak, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and sour cream all on top of 2 soft corn tortillas. Excellent, just like the burrito. The reason both are so good is the quality of the steak. It's quality tasting meat that is cut the right size and cooked to the right temperature and consistency. Many places over cook the meat or chop it up too small and it ends up like grizzle.

Overall this is an excellent option if your in that neck of the woods. Great food and an inviting atmosphere make this a top choice. **** out of ****.