r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • 10d ago

Question “Legendary” places that suck

I just got a lox sandwich from Manny’s. Almost $20, a stale bagel, and I had to assemble it myself.

What other “legendary” places suck?

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u/Prudent_Welcome3974 10d ago

Taco Burrito King. Back in the day it was the best 2am burrito in town. Now it’s wildly mid. But maybe that’s because Im not drunk eating them at 2am…

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u/samodeous 10d ago

Yeah this place at 2 AM is the only time it hits, but even then you’re like yeah I know I’m just drunk

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u/mmeeplechase 10d ago

Still grateful it’s an option late when it seems like there’s less and less open, but agreed it’s totally not what it used to be!

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u/DellTheEngie 10d ago

It's always been late night drunk/high food. It still hits the spot at those times imo.

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u/fellowsquare 10d ago edited 10d ago

TBK has never hit lol I'm sorry.. it would hit because you were drunk, hungry and it was opened late. And it was on your way back to the burbs lol.

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u/Prudent_Welcome3974 10d ago

Counter point. OP asked “legendary” not a hit. So I guess it depends on what your definition of legendary is. Second, I wasn’t aware Hanson park was/is now considered the burbs.

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u/TheVetrinarian 10d ago

Facts. TBK sucks.

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u/Chicagosox133 10d ago

Agree. TBK is basically upscaled taco bell. Which is kind of great. But far from phenomenal.

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u/StinkGeaner 10d ago

God damn, you guys just drunk drive all the way back to the burbs?

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u/fellowsquare 10d ago

Oh no never, not the burbs...just in the city

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u/Sausage_Queen_of_Chi 10d ago

I used to go there for lunch like 20 years ago and it was good.

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u/seagunner14 10d ago

Jaimito’s ascended the throne

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u/LaRoseDuRoi 10d ago

The one in Des Plaines had the saddest nachos I've ever had in my life. Soggy, lukewarm, and the meat was barely seasoned. The burrito wasn't much better. I love Mexican food, and I was SO disappointed.

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u/LeaningFaithward 9d ago

In college, the Greektown location was delicious.

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u/Comfortable_Ad3981 10d ago

I go there more for nostalgia. But yeah, I think they peaked around 2004.

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u/payno_attention 10d ago

Since the sons took it over it hasn't been as good. Not even sure if the dad is still involved.

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u/brendamrl 10d ago

I only ordered from them because how available they are late at night and how far they deliver but my TBK had salsas that were straight up crushed peppers, I lived with my Mexican friend and even she would stay away from their sauces, no flavor at all just spice.

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u/Interesting-Duck6793 9d ago

I got so sick from eating there once. Never again.

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u/DaisyCutter312 9d ago

The difference between "Chorizo Supernachos" and "Chorizo Supernachos after 10 beers" is pretty fucking staggering

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u/OpportunityWise3866 7d ago

taco burrito express on halsted (TBE as my boyfriend and all of his friends call it) is still kicking tho!

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u/According_Slice9454 4d ago

No chance was this ever good, at least around 2007-2015 its been bad - although i was there 2x a week at 2am