- 1535 Ellinwood St., Des Plaines
Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda started with a tiny taqueria on 26th Street in the early '70s. Now Lalo's has multiple city and suburban locations, but it's still a fa... READ MORE
Eduardo "Lalo" Castaneda started with a tiny taqueria on 26th Street in the early '70s. Now Lalo's has multiple city and suburban locations, but it's still a fa... READ MORE
This affordable Uptown Mexican restaurant typically serves a lot of locals, including families in the early evening and budget-minded twenty- and thirtysomethin... READ MORE
Thanks to a lively atmosphere and word-of-mouth recommendation, this authentic Colombian steakhouse is a neighborhood favorite. The bulk of the menu is meat, in... READ MORE
Why go to Taco Bell when you can visit this eatery for chimichangas, nachos, quesadillas, gorditas, tacos and all the rest, plus caldo 7 mares (seven seas soup)... READ MORE
Established in 1967 by Mario Dovalina and Edwin Ptak, Pepe's is now a large chain of full-service restaurants throughout Chicagoland, offering a broad selection... READ MORE
Established in 1967 by Mario Dovalina and Edwin Ptak, Pepe's is now a large chain of full-service restaurants throughout Chicagoland, offering a broad selection... READ MORE
This tiny eatery specializes in traditional Mexican food with a twist. Chef/owner J. Carmen Villegas got his start with Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, worki... READ MORE
Laura Cid-Perea and Luis Perea, husband-and-wife owners of BomBon Cake Gallery and La Lagartija Taqueria, are behind this small cafe near the United Center. Th... READ MORE
Tin ceilings, a well-heeled latte list and the obligatory Internet connection might trick you into thinking this McKinley Park corner cafe�is just�another neigh... READ MORE
This casual North Side eatery, an offshoot of the casual Bucktown joint of the same name, specializes in grab-and-go charbroiled chicken. You'll always see bird... READ MORE
This cash-only taqueria in Beverly serves about 10 different kinds of tacos, from basic (chicken and pork) to more exotic (tongue and steamed goat). The same fi... READ MORE
This neighborhood Mexican spot in Belmont-Cragin, which rolls 24 hours on weekends, boasts your standard “big-as-your-head” burritos, along with a handful of Am... READ MORE
This Chicago skyline-decorated food truck offers four types of tacos when it starts serving lunch and dinner. Taquero Fusion's soft tacos come in a 5-in. homema... READ MORE
Order at the counter at this Lakeview Mexican fast-food spot and your meal will be brought to your table along with mild, medium and spicy black salsa and chips... READ MORE
This tamale truck doles out its own spin on the traditional Mexican snack made by swirling the fillings together with the masa (dough) and incorporating a sweet... READ MORE
A waitress will stop by with salsa, bean dip and tortilla chips when you sit down in this Uptown eatery's front room, with space for more than 50, or back room,... READ MORE