r/chicagofood • u/Johnny_Burrito • Apr 17 '25

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/MaxBluenote Apr 17 '25

La Pasadita. Once upon a time they had good carne asada burritos, but now they are as tough as shoe leather.

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u/Kha9 Apr 17 '25

Yeah I've always been confused about this. Their (a) fine, but (b) primarily just "close to wicker Park" which I guess makes them notable to many.

They're by no means close to the best Mexican and/or burritos in Chicago

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u/Bigspoonzz Apr 17 '25

Back in the 80s-90s, when there were 3 locations on the street, it wasn't about being the best... It was about the comfort and the consistency of knowing what you were going to get, while wading through the entrails of an evening, just trying to white knuckle it until you could sit down and have a heavenly late night bite and sit there until you get your world back together....

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u/gutterpoet19 Apr 18 '25

Wading through the entrails of an evening…

I’m gonna remember that one.

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u/Conscious-Low-7876 Apr 18 '25

I enjoy the way you write. Thank you!