El Valle Grocery Store is a family-owned business and a hidden gem, especially for chorizo fans. Their chorizo is homemade and delicious, with a taste superior to other stores, and it does not cause heartburn. The aroma of their homemade chorizo surrounds you when you walk in. They also serve very good carnitas, and their cheese, requezon, cecina, tacos de canasta, and vinegar carrots are all delicious and must-try items. The selection of meat is unbeatable. The store is always clean and organized. The workers are very friendly, kind, and always happy, offering very good service. They greet you as soon as you walk in, are very helpful, and will explain what they have, offering recommendations and cooking tips. Customers drive from Wisconsin, Ohio, and other parts of Illinois just to visit. It is a highly recommended place with a variety of Mexican food and is considered the best in Chicago.
