The food is just as colorful and upbeat as the décor at 5 Rabanitos. Enjoy Mexican classics and BYOB.

Tacos are king at Antique Taco. However, these aren’t your grandmother’s tacos! Enjoy deliciously creative and fresh ingredients in an eclectic atmosphere, strewn with antiques. A welcoming hipster vibe, you’ll love this counter service restaurant. An unexpected and fun place; a great value. 

Bien Trucha means to be on-top of your game and that's what they mean to be. This restaurant offers a modern Mexican "changarro", specializing in a surprising variety of tacos inspired by the street food of Mexico City. Dishes are plentiful and meant to be shared along with a variety of margaritas and homemade saneritas. The environment is warm and cozy and provides an urban feel in the suburbs.

Carnitas Don Pedro is all about the pork. This very affordably priced, no-frills, restaurant offers a menu of traditionally prepared Mexican pork dishes in all manners of preparation including stewed, fried, and chopped for tacos. This family owned and family friendly restaurant is BYOB.

A family owned restaurant specializing in authentic Poblano foods. The chipotles and salsas are made fresh daily using ingredients grown in their own garden or imported from Mexico. The only place in Chicago serving the cemita sandwich.

A sustainably minded BYOB restaurant serving Latin American inspired shared plates with a farm fresh twist. Meals are designed to be shared at the table with fresh tortillas and tostadas. Dishes are prepared without using unnatural additives or ingredients. The menu changes each month based on seasonally available products.

A lively and colorful restaurant boasting delicious traditional Mexican cuisine and the best award-winning salsa in the land. You can also enjoy “mug-aritas” and other delicious drinks served with a smile. Seasonal seating also available on the festive outdoor patio.

The restaurant is shaped like a boat. Need anymore be said?

Authentic Mexican dishes are served in a pleasant atmosphere at El Nuevo Mexicano. While the recipes are traditional, you will also find a sizable menu of vegan and vegetarian, as well as gluten free offerings. Service is great. Don’t forget to order a delicious and plentiful margarita!

This family run restaurant is serving up familiar Mexican fare in a colorful space. They’re open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night eats.

A family owned business, Estrella Negra offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican dishes paired with a few surprises. Salsas are made fresh in house. The décor is wildly eclectic, featuring works from local artists, and the music creates a lively vibe. A wonderful BYOB restaurant.  

Gorditas Aguascalientes is a cafeteria style restaurant with authentic Mexican dishes. Their specialty, gorditas, are made from scratch daily with a variety of meat and vegetable fillings to order. Enjoy amazing gorditas, tacos and enchiladas follow it up with a refreshing horchata.

Kal’ish is an all vegan, plant-based restaurant that aims to create a dining experience that is good for the body and environment.

This little corner store has some of the tastiest food in town. La Chaparrita has a huge selection of tacos and other Mexican fare.

La Palapa will transport you to a seaside in Mexico with its menu of incredible Mexican seafood dishes and lively atmosphere. Enjoy live Mariachi music on the incredible outdoor patio with friends and family. La Palapa is BYOB, so bring along your favorite beverages.

A traditional Mexican taqueria without any frills. Names number two on the Chicago Trubine's list of best tacos, La Pasadita welcomes patrons with colorful murals and a speedy meal.

A laid back, cash only place serving Mexican Street food. Known for their tacos, burritos and Gringas/Gringos. BYOB.

Mi Tocaya Antojería celebrates the storied and rich history of Mexico and its cuisine, crafting unique takes on Mexican mainstays with a focus on fresh, authentic places.

The restaurant offers a fun atmosphere offering authentic Mexican dishes, including over fourteen recipes of moles.

Fresh made hominy is used for all the pozole at Pozoleria San Juan. Pozole, a soup which comes in the three colors of the Mexican flag; green, white, and red, is prepared daily along with a variety of classic Mexican dishes. Enjoy a delicious bang-for-your-buck at this neighborhood BYOB. 

Takito Kitchen specializes in artisanal tacos and Mexican cuisine with surprising flavors. You’ll discover Middle Eastern and Asian inspired flavors in an eclectic and electric atmosphere.  The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the open kitchen creates an exciting vibe. They boast an amazing drink menu as well. 

Tio Luis Tacos offers a menu of traditional Mexican dishes, many from the region of Guadalajara Halisco. Known for their great steak tacos, the food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is warm, the service is delightful and the price is right! 

Tiztal Café is a family owned and operated Mexican restaurant serving breakfast and lunch every day. They are known for their oatmeal shake.

A small, nay, tiny Mexican eatery with a Chef and owner with roots in the acclaimed Pump Room.