I am guessing that you are refering to Little Quiapo, on Clark street just North of Montrose. The food is great and yes it is a dive. 15 years ago I had my first encounter with them at the Taste of Chicago, and it was a revelation. This was back when the Taste included the little guys and variety. Yes, that's is exactly what I meant. Sorry for the wrong spelling (I tried to edit, but it would not let me, probably waited too long). If you remember them from the Taste way back when, then you might have seen working there (4 years straight, and so much fun). I was the punk who would take the longest breaks and hang out with other restaurants and get lots of comps, lol. And you're right, the Taste now has become corporate and banal, IMHO.