Crime & Safety

Owner Of Popular Chicago Taco Shop Brutally Assaulted In His Restaurant

Ventura Orozco's sunglasses covered up scars and bruises from an ugly fight when a man tried to rob the taco shop during Tuesday's rush.

(CBS Chicago)

October 31, 2024

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Taco Tuesday attack and attempted robbery at a popular Pilsen restaurant left the owner with scratches on his face and the ordeal was caught on video by customers.

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Along 18th Street in Pilsen, the grill was hot, and customers lined up to get some tacos at Quesabirria Jalisco.

"It's a tender beef with the delicious cheese fried to a crisp," said owner Ventura Orozco, who was taking orders.

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