OUR STORY
OUR STORY
LOS COMALES IS PROUD TO BE A FIXTURE IN THE LITTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY AND THE CHICAGOLAND AREA FOR 50 YEARS SERVING UP DELICIOUS DISHES AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE VIBRANT CULTURE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
We recently commemorated our 50th anniversary with a mural curated and brought to life by community artists. The mural not only celebrates the history and culture of the Little Village neighborhood where Los Comales was founded, but also tells the story of Los Comales through the years. The mural’s unveiling took place during our semi-centennial celebration in September.
It has been an honor to be a part of this community and to have become a Chicagoland staple over the last 50 years. We look forward to serving you as we continue our legacy into the next 50 years and beyond.
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OUR HISTORY
LOS COMALES FOUNDER AND PATRIARCH CAMERINO GONZALEZ HAD A DREAM OF A BETTER LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES, WHICH LED TO THE IDEA OF BRINGING THE COMFORT FOODS, AROMAS, AND FLAVORS OF MEXICO TO HIS COMMUNITY.
This inspiration led him to open up a small taco stand-style restaurant in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood in 1973, making Los Comales one of the first taquerías in Chicago. With the casual atmosphere of a diner, Camerino worked the grill to serve up fresh, hot, and delicious Mexico City-style tacos to as many customers as he could fit into the quaint little taquería.
In addition to expanding the Los Comales brand, Los Comales has also extended its reach with quality catering services. We have had the distinct honor of catering for several Chicago mayors throughout the years, in addition to events both large and small, and for well-known companies including Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, along with local favorites and private events.
Family operated and with a menu based on our heritage, Los Comales is a legacy that Camerino built for the community, and we proudly dedicate ourselves to carrying on this dream for generations to come. Taqueria Los Comales made a promise to it’s patrons more than four decades ago-to serve fresh, fast, and delicious authentic Mexican food to its patrons. We’re committed to delivering on that promise.
OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY
Here is a highlight of our 50th Anniversary Event from last year.
