- 1160 W. 18th St., Pilsen
Cuernavaca's is perhaps the most authentic and well decorated Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood of Pilsen. There's a very large dining area and a bar area... READ MORE
Cuernavaca's is perhaps the most authentic and well decorated Mexican restaurant in the neighborhood of Pilsen. There's a very large dining area and a bar area... READ MORE
Pigs dominate the decor of this no-frills Pilsen spot specializing in Michoacan-style carnitas. Fried pig skin is housed in a glass case up front, and you'll us... READ MORE
Get your morning joe and tuck into traditional Mexican breakfast dishes live huevos rancheros, chilaquiles and other classics. READ MORE
Chef Chuy Valencia, a vet of Frontera Grill/Topolobampo and former chef de cuisine at Adobo Grill, is behind this farm-to-table-inspired, small plates-focused L... READ MORE
Scanning the offerings at this romantic Mexican restaurant in Lincoln Park, you may wonder what empanadas, Argentinian dumplings, are doing side by side with su... READ MORE
This friendly restaurant is an institution in Pilsen. Reliable food and good prices have made Nuevo Leon one of the most visited places in the neighborhood by c... READ MORE
Although the fast-food Mexican diner La Bamba is new to the Chicago area, it already has instant name recognition in certain circles. It's part of a nationwide ... READ MORE
This Lakeview quick-serve offers the standard Mexican fare for a late-night crowd and specializes in junior or king-sized burritos filled with skirt steak, chic... READ MORE
This sophisticated restaurant offers Mexican and Caribbean specialties in a candlelit, intimate environment. Sure, there's bean dip, guacamole and chips, nachos... 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
Get homestyle Mexican fare for peanuts at this Pilsen restaurant. Try the mole chicken dinner with rice, beans and salad. Vanilla flan makes a nice dessert. An ... READ MORE
The folks behind Boystown's El Mariachi have opened another outpost in Lakeview. Look for a lineup of Mexican staples like enchiladas, fajitas and burritos, plu... READ MORE
A red neon pig in the front window is a good visual precursor to what lies inside this tiny carnitas joint: pork, and lots of it. Fried pig skin is displayed in... READ MORE
Though the dining room decor at this Southport Avenue spot is more subdued than that of its Andersonville sibling, La Cocina de Frida, owner Marlene Benitez sti... READ MORE
Chicken is king at this brightly colored spot on Pilsen's 18th Street strip. Take your pick of whole or half charcoal-grilled chickens, as well as sides of rice... READ MORE
This affordable Linicoln Park Mexican restaurant is popular with students from nearby DePaul University, as well as local families and budget-minded folks from ... READ MORE
This family-owned spot in the Heart of Chicago neighborhood specializes in tortas, or Mexican sandwiches, made here with fillings such as steak, avocado, pepper... READ MORE
This Chicago-based chain, which also has locations in Chicago Ridge Mall, Navy Pier and the Maxwell Street Market, offers a churro-centric menu with several typ... READ MORE
Wake up with this Pilsen cafe's savory Mexican breakfast dishes like crispy chilaquiles, steak and eggs, and frittatas with salsa. READ MORE