If your New Year’s resolution includes eating more tacos (and honestly, shouldn’t it?), we’ve got the perfect way to start 2026 with flavor and purpose. Head to Mercadito at 108 W. Kinzie St. in Chicago’s River North neighborhood and sink your teeth into January’s Taco 4 Strength creation that’s making waves across the city.
Meet January’s Star: Guajillo Hot Honey Fried Chicago Tacos
Chef Zoe Bryant from Carnivale has absolutely outdone herself this month. Her exclusive Guajillo Hot Honey Fried Chicago Tacos are the perfect combination of crispy, sweet, spicy, and downright irresistible. We’re talking about that magical balance where the smoky warmth of guajillo chiles meets the sticky-sweet kick of hot honey, all wrapped up in a perfectly fried Chicago-style taco that’ll have you ordering seconds before you’ve finished your first.
This isn’t just another taco, friends. This is a love letter to Chicago’s vibrant food scene with a Latin twist that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance.
Tacos with a Mission
Here’s where it gets even better: every specialty taco and cocktail you order from the Taco4Strength menu directly supports the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago (ILCC). That means your delicious dinner is helping preserve and celebrate Latino arts and culture right here in our city.
Think about it—you’re enjoying incredible food, supporting local chefs, and investing in the cultural fabric of Chicago. It’s the trifecta of good decisions.
The More You Munch, The More You Support
This is one of those rare moments where indulging is actually encouraged. Want to try the specialty cocktails too? Do it. Thinking about bringing friends for a taco feast? Absolutely. Planning to visit multiple times this month? We’re not going to stop you.
Every. Single. Purchase. Matters.
The more tacos you enjoy, the more resources flow to the ILCC to support Latino arts programming, cultural events, and community initiatives. So really, ordering that extra taco isn’t gluttony—it’s philanthropy with a side of guacamole.
Make Your January Delicious and Meaningful
January doesn’t have to be all about deprivation and resolutions you’ll abandon by February. Instead, make it about community, culture, and chef-driven creativity that makes a real difference.
Grab your friends, head to Mercadito in River North, and let Chef Zoe Bryant’s Guajillo Hot Honey Fried Chicago Tacos become your new obsession. Your palate will thank you, and so will the entire Latino arts community in Chicago.
Mercadito River North
108 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
Don’t sleep on this, Chicago. January’s Taco 4 Strength is calling your name—and it tastes like sweet, spicy, crispy perfection with a side of cultural impact.
Taco responsibly. Support generously. Repeat often.
