In July of 2020, the roof of Jarabe’s Tri-Taylor location caught fire, forcing the taco and torta restaurant to close down for over a year. But resilient as ever, the eatery has plans to reopen.
Jarabe will reopen in Little Italy, down the street from the original site, which brothers Alexis and Teddy Vejar opened in 2015. According to Chicago Eater, the taqueria has found a new home for itself at nearby 1104 S. Taylor St. The new spot is reportedly larger than the previous, allowing 40 or so patrons to dine inside and 20-25 to dine on the outdoor patio.
In addition to the Taylor St. spot, Jarabe operates a stall at Murphy’s Food Hall, where you can find bites like birria de res, al pastor, chicken tinga, and other tacos. Breakfast tacos, queso fundido, and sides like guac and chips and salsa are also available to order.
Jarabe developed out of the brothers’ food truck, La Adelita, which they opened in 2011. The truck specialized in tortas with braised meats. According to Eater, in addition to the reopening, the brothers have plans to bring a new, more expansive Jarabe experience to Chicagoland soon. Alexis Vejar told the publication, “we’re trying to take things a little further. We really want to do something special.”
The eatery is expected to open by January 2022. Find Jarabe online to learn more.
