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Whether it’s a late-night snack or a lunchtime feast, the burrito is one of the most delicious and versatile food items you can order and eat. Pile it high with beans and veggies, or stuff it full of steak for the more carnivorous eater— any way you make them, good burritos are delightful pockets of flavor and fuel that faithfully serve the needs of Chicagoans’ palates and stomachs. You can find the best burrito at these spots in Chicago.

L’Patron

3749 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago IL 60647

Head to Logan Square to try one of L’Patron’s nine (nine!) different kinds of burritos. Take your pick of a handful of meat selections (including beef tongue), opt for the poblano rajas, or ask about the vegetarian special for the day.

Taqueria El Asadero

2213 W Montrose Ave, Chicago IL 60618

This family-run taqueria boasts great steak on its Facebook page, which naturally makes for a top-notch carne asada burrito. Add on a horchata and tuck into an amazing meal.

Taqueria Traspasada

3144 N California Ave, Chicago IL 60618

811 N Ashland Ave, Chicago IL 60657

This burrito spot has blessed us with not one, but two locations (Avondale and West Town) where hungry Chicagoans can partake of the classics—like a Pollo Burrito— or try something new, like the Sesos Burrito (beef brain).

Del Toro

2133 S Halsted St, Chicago IL

Tequila bar and restaurant Del Toro works to ensure that diners not only taste an impressive selection of margaritas, but also that they balance all of that tequila with a hearty and delicious burrito— one filled with chorizo, fish, chicken, or any number of other possibilities.

Tony’s Burrito Méx

1957 W Belmont Ave, Chicago IL 60657

The burritos at Tony’s not only offer a wide selection of meats and other toppings, but more than one size of burrito is available— opt for a small, 10-inch tortilla, or a large, 12-inch tortilla.

La Pasadita

1140 N Ashland Ave, Chicago IL 60622

A dedicated purveyor of burritos since 1976, La Pasadita makes your burrito-eating experience as customizable as possible. You can create your own burrito with any number of meats, go the vegetarian route, try the “super burrito,” or even break out a fork for the tidy burrito bowl.

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The conference fined the university $10,000 for comments Ferry made after a loss to Purdue. The Nittany Lions play Illinois on Tuesday night.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — The Big Ten Conference reprimanded interim Penn State basketball coach Jim Ferry and fined the university $10,000 for comments Ferry made following a loss to Purdue.

Ferry, named interim coach last fall after Patrick Chambers resigned following an internal investigation into inappropriate conduct, was called out by the conference for his actions after the Nittany Lions lost to the Boilermakers 80-72 on Sunday to fall to 3-5.

Referees issued a technical foul on Ferry in the second half. Afterward, he voiced his concerns about the officiating being “a little uneven or inconsistent.”

“I wasn’t ranting or raving, I wasn’t cursing,” Ferry said after the loss. “I thought there was a little sensitivity on that.”

The Big Ten said Ferry was reprimanded not for the technical foul but for his postgame comments.

“The Big Ten Conference expects all contests involving a member institution to be conducted without compromise to any fundamental element of sportsmanship,” the conference said in a statement. “Such fundamental elements include integrity of the competition, civility toward all, and respect, particularly toward opponents and officials.”

Penn State visits No. 22 Illinois on Tuesday night.

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