- 114 W. Chicago Ave., Near North
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... READ MORE
The River North outpost of this family-owned taqueria caters to cravings for authentic Mexican eats from huevos rancheros and chilaquiles for breakfast to taco... 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
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
Need a burrito fix? This fast-food spot serves up its namesake Mexican meal whether it's 8 a.m. on the way to work or 4 a.m. on the way home from a night of bar... READ MORE
The first Chicago outpost of this Dallas-based chain opened in River North at State and Ontario Streets. The menu leans towards Tex-Mex, but offers some not-so-... 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
Known for its carne asada and margaritas, Cazadores regularly transforms itself at night, clearing away all the tables to make room for dancing. The spot hosts ... READ MORE
The second Friaco's Mexican Restaurant and Cantina in the suburbs, the Aurora location is a popular destination on weekend with customers seeking margaritas, fa... READ MORE
Mexican street food takes center stage at this quick-service spot from celeb chef Rick Bayless. Though Xoco (pronounced SHO-ko) is a slang term that translates ... READ MORE
This subterranean taqueria and tequila bar is tucked inside a pre-Victorian building just off the Mag Mile. Starters include queso fundido, guacamole and tostad... READ MORE
This hulking glass and stone building is the first Illinois location of this Texas-based chain of “gourmet Mexican” restaurants. Executive chef Larry Sinclair p... READ MORE
Don't miss out on this taqueria's namesake and specialty: the smoky charcoal chicken, served whole off the grill with sides of rice and beans, salsa and tortill... READ MORE
Though there are plenty of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner, consider the slow-roasted cochinita pibil (pork) tacos, peppery-sweet from spices and citrus... READ MORE