- 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 Lincoln Park taqueria offers authentic Mexican cuisine including enchiladas, burritos, tortas and tacos. Also get late-night favorites such as nachos and q... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park BYOB has a cheerful, comfortable vibe and serves affordable Mexican food all day. READ MORE
Taco and Burrito Palace satisfies royal appetites on a tight budget, with entrees averaging about $2.50 each. The king-sized portions leave little room on your ... 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
You'd expect this Lincoln Park quick-serve to stick to the Mexican basics but beyond the nachos, quesadillas, tacos and burritos, the menu also features America... READ MORE
Inexpensive, full-service bakery specializing in Mexican items, with locations in Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights. READ MORE
One of a chain of full-service Mexican grocery stores, complete with a taco stand. 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
Tacos, burritos, tortas and full Mexican dinners feature at this Mount Prospect favorite, which includes veal birria (stew), cecina (dried beef) served with bea... 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
Small taqueria inside a Mexican grocery store offers tacos and other antojitos to quell that pre-shopping hunger. READ MORE
Home-style Mexican fare features at this small, freestanding restaurant along with tacos and other antojitos. READ MORE
Chef/owner Paul LoDuca (Vinci, Trattoria Parma) has created this upscale Mexican restaurant located in the Piper's Alley building. The Nuevo Latino eatery is a ... READ MORE
This bright, family-friendly eatery offers a lengthy menu of fresh-made Mexican favorites. There's the familiar tacos, enchiladas and fajitas as well as such au... READ MORE
This Des Plaines taqueria with another outpost on Lee Street (plus locations in the city and Brookfield) specializes in carne asada, chicken, barbacoa and lengu... READ MORE
This late-night Lincoln Park taqueria from Zocalo's Edgar Castaneda serves regional Mexican street fare from its festive, wood-and-iron-infused dining room and ... READ MORE
This Lincoln Park eatery juxtaposes traditional Mexican recipes with a modern, trendy atmosphere that's a step up from your average neighborhood taqueria. The m... READ MORE
Filling in the late-night shift in Lincoln Park, this tucked-away snack bar dishes up filling tacos in classic al pastor and carne asada varieties as well as fa... READ MORE
This family-owned, seafood-focused Mexican spot has multiple locations throughout the city and Chicagoland. Look for a variety of ceviches and oysters on the ha... READ MORE