- 356 Lee St., Des Plaines
This Des Plaines taqueria specializes in carne asada, chicken, barbacoa and lengua (beef tongue) tacos, all served on warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro an... READ MORE
This Des Plaines taqueria specializes in carne asada, chicken, barbacoa and lengua (beef tongue) tacos, all served on warm corn tortillas with fresh cilantro an... READ MORE
If there's one thing Lalo's is especially well known for, it's the margarita. It comes in lemon, strawberry, kiwi, peach, raspberry and mango flavors. Lalo's is... READ MORE
Stop by this husband-and-wife-owned Pilsen cafe for organic coffee and a selection of treats. Fresh-baked tres leches cake and chocoflan (flan on the bottom, ch... READ MORE
This Humboldt Park spot offers authentic foods from Puebla, Mexico, the land of mole. The menu includes a variety of mole dishes, including the signature mole p... READ MORE
This Albany Park Mexican spot has been a neighborhood staple since 1995. Chef-owner Richard Caballero offers a menu of classics like tamales, enchiladas and bur... READ MORE
Located near the North Park University campus in Albany Park, this cash-only spot is family friendly and affordable. You'll find all of the standards here, incl... READ MORE
This family-owned, seafood-focused Mexican spot in Archer Heights has multiple locations throughout the city. Look for a variety of ceviches and oysters on the ... READ MORE
Hot Cuban sandwiches, pepper-seasoned rotisserie chicken, tacos and Puerto Rican jibaritos (grilled sandwich fillings served between fried plantains instead of ... READ MORE
The Maxwell Street Market location of this Chicago-based chain -- which also has locations in Pilsen, Chicago Ridge Mall and two spots on Navy Pier -- was the o... READ MORE
It may be quick, but don’t call it fast food. This Belmont-Cragin express outpost of the La Pasadita Restaurant empire whips up fresh fare for demanding lunch a... READ MORE
This cheerful little BYOB with landscapes from Mexico hanging on the walls offers a solid lineup of Mexican favorites such as tortas, enchiladas, tacos, tostada... READ MORE
This Logan Square-area eatery serves traditional Mexican fare, vegetarian-style. READ MORE
This Ravenswood Mexican joint opened in 2012 as the second location of Chilapan, originally of the Logan Square neighborhood. Entrees include molcajete, grilled... READ MORE