Celebrity chef Rick Bayless defines authentic regional Mexican cuisine for north-of-the-border diners at Frontera and Topolobampo, where the latter provides fin... READ MORE
"Las Mananitas," a traditional Mexican song often sung at birthday parties, offers the recipient a good-morning wish. But according to Las Mananitas' restaurant... READ MORE
Uncle Julio's Hacienda aims to make you forget that you're eating in an Old Town restaurant. Instead, the owners try to transport you to the sprawling abode of ... 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
The motto "Mi Casa, Su Casa" is emblazoned on a wood shingle behind the bar, and when San Antonio native Ike Sewell -- founder of Chicago's Pizzeria Uno and acc... READ MORE
This casual Evanston restaurant serves plenty of vegetarian fare, along with American and Mexican classics. Daily lunch specials are offered as well as a Saturd... READ MORE
Although it's not so little anymore, the Cafe still features classic Mexican fare with some upscale twists. Appetizer favorites include the guacamole -- servers... READ MORE
El Nuevo Mexicano has been a Lakeview tradition since 1979 (since 1983 at this address). Its cozy dining room features exposed brick walls decorated with Mexica... READ MORE
Co-owners Angela Lee and Susan Traina Thompson, who also own Sushi Wabi, created this urban-meets-rustic Mexican taqueria, with high-backed wooden chairs, aged-... READ MORE
An outgrowth of the Taco Fresco chain, this family-oriented spot sizzles with grilled Mexican meats, seafood and poultry, as well as tacos and burritos. Quaff h... 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
Skirt steak and margaritas are the most popular items at El Jardin Norte, run by the same family as the downtown location. READ MORE
One of the largest and brightest Mexican eateries in the area, Villa Rivera offers decently priced dinners and margaritas. Tosadas are made from freshly fried c... READ MORE
The pizza rotates under a heat lamp, but the inexpensive Mexican food at this small storefront appeals. Tacos are generously sized; the coctel de camarones are ... READ MORE
Tacos, burritos and beer. What else do you need? READ MORE
For the last two years, Fajitas Mexican Restaurant has been serving up quick eats to diners looking to grab and go, drive through or sit down for a lunch break ... READ MORE
This Chicago-based chain -- with locations in Pilsen, Chicago Ridge Mall and the Maxwell Street Market, where owner Juan Covarrubias' parents first began sellin... READ MORE
Pleasant cooking smells from empanadas, Cuban steak sandwiches and hearty breakfast entrees such as Cuban French toast waft out onto California Avenue and entic... READ MORE
The Forest Park outpost of the family-owned eatery in University Village is known for huge pizza puffs. In addition to classic Italian pasta dishes, sandwiches ... READ MORE
