Top rated Mexican restaurants in Chicago, United States to elevate your visit (Updated February, 2024)

Top rated Mexican restaurants in Chicago

Experience the best that Chicago has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 277 places from Mexican restaurant category.

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QuesaBirria Jalisco Tacos

Halal restaurant

👍👍 I already did my research! I’m from California so good is a big thing out there Competition around the corner so it’s hard to find great places to eat! Just moved from Indiana about yr ago !! So I been looking for the spot I have tried many places ! But this one take the top 5 best spots! The owner...

4.90 (1.3K reviews)

Chicago Sweatlodge

Sauna

👍👍 I have been living In the area for over a year now and I always walk past this spot with the dog. Decided to finally check it out and I was not disappointed what so ever. The customer service was excellent. The atmosphere was chill and calm and cool. You need a place to decompress and just let some...

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4.80 (705 reviews)

XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 First time coming in along with my family and we all had a terrific experience. There was a good variety of choices and we were very happy to have vegetarian options- which were all very tasty and had a great presentation. The service was awesome. Lucy, our server, and her sister, went above and bey...

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4.80 (392 reviews)

Don Pez Taco Cantina

Mexican restaurant

🫤 The tacos were expensive and you have to pay extra for chips and salsa which was another point off. The tacos I got were good, but not super flavorful. Mediocre atmosphere, small outdoor seating area. I don’t think I would try this again as it was too expensive for tacos and they did not stand out a...

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4.80 (340 reviews)

Don Bucio's Taqueria

Vegan restaurant

👍👍 best vegan mexican food! this restaurant is a blessing to Chicago. don’t think twice, just go. you won’t regret it!

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4.80 (132 reviews)

Cafe Emmanuel

Mexican restaurant

Homey counter with brightly painted walls offering Mexican street eats, baked goods & coffee.

4.80 (90 reviews)

Dove's Luncheonette

Diner

Tex-Mex diner eats plus cocktails & lots of tequila in retro digs with counter seats & a jukebox.

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4.70 (1.2K reviews)

La Biznaga

Mexican restaurant

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4.70 (423 reviews)

Esencia Urban Kitchen

Restaurant

Intimate eatery featuring Latin-inspired homestyle fare, plus housemade desserts & sweets.

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4.70 (347 reviews)

Restaurante Cuetzala

Mexican restaurant

Unfussy operation featuring homey Mexican specialties & aguas frescas in festive surrounds.

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4.70 (339 reviews)

Lito's Taco and Empanada House

Mexican restaurant

Casual eatery serving eclectic empanadas like Hawaiian-style & Spanish chorizo.

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4.70 (216 reviews)

El Rinconcito de Arandas

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 They now have CARNITAS!!!! They are 🔥! Tried one taco and I'm hooked! Highly recommend trying them out! These people are amazing in the kitchen. I'm going to start this off by saying that the PASTOR tacos were the best I've had anywhere in the city. The meat is really fresh and seasoned like no o...

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4.70 (160 reviews)

Diego

Restaurant

👍👍 cool atmosphere, creative and delicious food! If you’re adventurous, try the michelada y oyster- it’s worth it!! The Diego burrito is out of this world!! Everything we tried on the menu was so beautifully plated and the mix of texture and flavor was so impressive!!

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4.70 (142 reviews)

Sal's Pizza & Authentic Mexican Food

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Mom and pop restaurant.. food outstanding... atmosphere cozy.. family owned and ran... they take pride in there cooking and it shows.. very diverse menu at a fair price... and they deliver...

4.70 (129 reviews)

Rams Mexican Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

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4.70 (79 reviews)

Big Rig Tacos & Mariscos Truck

Mexican restaurant

👍👍 Taco’s were the best I never tried a food truck, so I was kind of nervous, but I had heard a lot of good things about this particular food truck, and it delivered. The tacos were delicious. I had one steak taco one beef taco and one pork taco they were juicy they were made to order they were delici...

4.70 (51 reviews)

Velvet Taco

Taco restaurant

Tacos with global flavors in a counter-service setting with beer & margaritas.

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4.60 (4K reviews)

Little Bad Wolf

New American restaurant

100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.

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4.60 (3K reviews)

Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant

Mexican restaurant

Carnitas, a slow-cooked pork dish popular in Mexican markets, is showcased at this veteran taqueria.

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4.60 (2.5K reviews)

Broken English Taco Pub

Taco restaurant

Hip, art-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails & a seasonal patio.

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4.60 (1.5K reviews)

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Top rated Mexican restaurants in Chicago, United States