A burrito chain that's a better alternative to Chipotle is expanding to Chicago - here's what it's like to eat there

Dos Toros, founded in 2009 by brothers Leo and Oliver Kremer, is looking to carve out a chunk of the market as it prepares to open its first location in Chicago on Monday, August 28.

The New York City-based chain is self-funded - no outside investors or nest eggs, just a business loan and help from family and friends.

With 13 locations in Brooklyn and Manhattan and their first outpost outside of NYC opening soon, Dos Toros seems unstoppable.

A few months ago, I decided to head to the nearest location to see why this local chain is exploding, and to find out if it can survive elsewhere in a pretty competitive Mexican fast-casual market.