Taking its name after the town in Jalisco, Mexico, this corner eatery serves dependable tacos, burritos, and favorites like “Mar Y Tierra” (carne asada with grilled onions and large shrimp). Weekend specials include hearty and comforting bowls of menudo and pozole. Call (773) 685-1162 to order.

Husband-and-wife Charlie Davis and Katie Morgan are the engine behind one of Chicago’s only cideries, Right Bee Cider. The company’s beverages are available in stores and bars around town and also straight from the source at a 48-seat taproom in Hermosa. Customers will find pours of Right Bee Cider’s flagship ciders along with rotating specials and kegged cocktails. Food can be brought in or ordered from neighboring restaurant Rice Arepa.

Owner Ethan Lim’s acclaimed restaurant showcases the flavors of Cambodia through bold sandwiches. The fried chicken sandwich is a best seller that gets a boost from a pickled papaya salad, chopped long beans, and Asian herbs. But don’t overlook the rest of the menu, which reimagines traditional dishes, such as sach chrouk and lok lak, and presents them between buns. Lim also offers affordable rotating plates like griddled rice with Chinese sausage and chicken. Order carryout and delivery here. Lim also offers weekend dinner service once a week for one group. It’s a more refined experience that’s sold out weeks in advance; check social media for reservations.

Grab a pair of tongs and stock up on Mexican pastries and sweet breads. The panaderia is also a popular lunchtime destination thanks to its selection of sandwiches. Most of the choices are variations of ham and cheese or turkey, and they’re available cold or toasted on a sandwich press.

Family-owned and operated for more than 20 years, Ponce is the neighborhood go-to for Puerto Rican fare. Marisel Melendez, whose mother started the restaurant, whips up jibarito sandwiches, codfish fritters, banana dumplings, fried chicken, roasted pork, and other traditional bites. The restaurant offers online ordering for pickup and delivery.

Feast on more than two dozen varieties of arepas at this homely Venezuelan spot. Husband-and-wife owners Kharim Rincon and Maria Uzcategui produce light corn cakes that they crisp on the griddle and stuff with meats, cheeses, and other fillings. The popular “Pabellon” features shredded beef, black beans, plantains, and cheese, but there are plenty of options for vegetarians too. Empanadas and Venezuelan-style burgers are similarly impressive. Online ordering is available here.

Nachos are a universally-loved dish and the underrated version at this local taqueria deserves some attention. Customers can try a variety of Mexican staples, such as tacos, tortas, burritos, caldos, and more, but the nachos supreme are a must-order. The tortilla chips are covered in heaping portions of meat and cheese as well as dollops of guac and sour cream. Call (773) 278-1468 for carryout; delivery is available through third-party services.

Founded in 2012 by Beejay Olson and Gerrit Lewis, Pipeworks Brewing has earned accolades and a loyal following for its creative one-off beers. Drinkers can stop by a shop located within the production facility to pick up some bottles and cans to go. The rotating selection includes fun flavors inspired by things like the Fluffernutter sandwich, horchata, cookies and cream, and apple pie. Pickup ordering is available here.