Food writers actually like the tacos at Tallboy Taco
In Midway’s Central Market in the Main terminal, Tallboy Taco is one of the rare spots critics flag as a legit meal, not just “airport-OK.” It sits in the central food court cluster, so you’re a 3–5 minute walk from most B and C gates. Price-wise, think $$: expect $4–$6 per taco and around $10–$14 for combo plates, right in line with the other branded stands nearby.
Hours in Central Market track with flight banks, roughly early morning into late evening, so you’ll usually find it open from the first 6 a.m.-ish departures through the 9–10 p.m. wave. The Infatuation specifically calls it out for breakfast and lunch, and Google reviews back that up with photos of eggs-and-salsa tacos at 7:00 a.m. and fish tacos posted around 1:30 p.m.
Menu headliners: breakfast tacos, fish tacos, and chips with guac. Travellers mention grabbing 3–4 tacos per person to feel full, so plan on $15–$20 if you’re hungry. A basic order might be two breakfast tacos and coffee before an 8:15 a.m. departure, or three fish tacos and guac for a midday connection. Rating sits around 4.0 stars, higher than several neighboring Central Market options.
What regulars do: early-morning flyers hit the breakfast tacos because the line is shorter than the Dunkin queue 30 feet away. Others grab chips and guac in a to-go box and eat it at the gate or on a 2–3 hour flight. If you have 25–30 minutes before boarding at a B gate, you can usually order, eat, and still be at the podium before Group 3.
Watch out for the small taco size and occasional seasoning swings; more than one review mentions needing an extra taco compared with a city taqueria on Cicero Avenue. Lines spike around the 11 a.m.–1 p.m. departure bank, so if you land at 10:30, head straight there and order before checking email.
Tip: Plan on ordering three tacos minimum and pay once; it’s quicker than going back for a second round when boarding starts in 15 minutes.