Plant-Based
a la Mexicana
Award-winning Plant-Based Taqueria serving authentic Mexican flavors featuring culinary mushrooms highlighting their magic and versatility.
El Hongo Magico Taqueria is Chicago’s First Myco-Taqueria!
We believe in the healing benefits of a plant-based diet filled with whole foods and minimizing processed alternatives.
Which is why we focus on fresh vegetables, culinary mushrooms, and handmade corn tortillas because
What We Eat Matters
Our menu features the magic and versatility of culinary mushrooms to satisfy integral aspects of the dining experience to bring you a
Plant-Based a la Mexicana experience.
We serve our menu at the XMarket Foodhall, local events, festivals, farmers markets, and group meetups!
Check out Hours & Events for our schedule.
We’re opening at the XMarket Foodhall!
We’re thrilled to be one of six vendors featured in the all vegan food destination – XMarket! Opening September 28, 2023!
Open 7 days a week, located at
804 W. Montrose Ave. Chicago, IL 60613
Read the press release!
Read our food review in the Chicago Tribune:
Meatfree Mexican? 3 vegan taquerias tap into this growing genre by Nick Kindelsperger
Read the article here
WINNER of the 2023 Chicago Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Food Awards for
Most Impressive Cult Following!
A huge thank you to our fungi lovers for supporting us and helping win this award!
Read the article here
The Menu
Our all plant-based ingredients and culinary mushrooms deliver authentic Mexican flavors in America’s favorite food – TACOS!
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