Maxwell Street Market — Local services in West Chicago Township

Ok, I'm gonna start pointing out the fact that I'm Mexican; food it's my favorite part of that. The good around here is just delicious, the closest to authentic Mexican cuisine. Unfortunately, I'm taking out couple of stars due some abuse in prices, and no taste or just fake food; there is always bad apples in the basket, and because of that in chopping out the stars. The new layout is better and convenient for security reasons, if we keep and learn the experience in other cities about terrorist attacks and emergency responds. The cleaning it's even more efficient. Hope we can see this in summer time. I hate the counterfeit products, I'm against that and I think we are becoming just like New York streets you know what I'm saying..? Anyway, back to the point; Let's keep it real, in terms of quality food; who ever the person approves those permits, be more hard on them, not just anyone saying that they are cookers.. ask for licenses and proof of experience; an undercook chicken can kill you. I get it, I come from the largest street food market in this part of the hemisphere, which is Mexico City; no quality control, no clean water or cleanest conditions along the process, but they do have common sense and taste.

Maxwell street in food terms is compared with taste of Chicago, so let's keep it that way. I'd like to see in the future Maxwell Street going international in terms of food, more...

My heart hurts for this rating.

This event was a staple in my childhood memories. Going here with my old man back when it was on the otherside of the highway (thanks UIC, for kicking everyone out). But even when they were forced to move across the highway it was still many blocks long. You would take most of the day to walk and shop and eat.

After many years I brought my family down here this past Sunday; Oct 1st.... I was hoping to show my kids a bit of our history. Only to be met with what was less then half a block; a total of 6 vendors and 3 food stalls... again, my heart hurts that we lost this Chicago staple.

Talking to one of the vendors; it sounds like it will be just a matter of time before it is all gone. The city is taxing them out, they don't want them there anymore. They require everyone to get sale license and tax it so high that they cannot afford to just sell nick-nacks.

I recommend the few food vendors to move shop to Wolfe in Rosemont. Unfortunately, Wolfe is doing it right and on a good Sunday, can draw in over 800 vendors. They are the new Flee market doing the none winter season.

I wish Maxwell the best, you had been good to my family and gave me great childhood memories. I pray, somehow you can come back stronger as you once...

This is what everyone in Chicago should be doing on Sunday mornings. The streets are packed with vendors and you can find all kinds of stuff. There are many vendors selling knock-off sports jerseys or cheap socks and underwear but there are hidden gems if you're willing to look. I have found some very cool items for my home from framed prints taken out of restaurants to crystal decanters for alcohol. Don't forget to bargain with the vendors but don't low ball them, you just look tacky.

SKIP BRUNCH and get Mexican food here. I've tried most of the places here but my absolute favorite is Manolo's. They smash and fry the tortillas on the spot, as you wait. The wait is long but get the quesadilla (Tacos are good but you don't get cheese on them so order it as a quesadilla). Steak, carnitas, chicken and even the lingua(beef tongue) are all great. It was actually voted the second best taco in Chicago from the Red Eye last summer. First place was actually another Maxwell Street Market vendor and this was against actual standing restaurants.

It is worth making a trip to and you will want to go back just...