Suggestions for Mexican Restaurant near Chicago

Krista O. • October 4, 2011Best veggie burrito around - though not truly vegetarian. The rice is made with chicken stock.

Lexy P. • May 19, 2012One of the best burritos and margaritas I've had on the North Side. And outside eating! Total win.

Autumn C. • March 27, 2018A bit pricey but worth it- really good enchiladas, salsa, and margaritas

Tim S. • April 19, 2010Chicken enchiladas with salsa verde = perfection!

Eater • April 15, 2016The quaint Lakeview daytime cafe has refined Mexican staples including breakfast tacos, breakfast burritos served in pairs, pretty veggie breakfast enchiladas, and much more.

Kenny U. • August 27, 2018Solid, tasty tacos and plenty to choose from. Nothing mind-blowing but definitely great for what you pay for.

Sarah P. • May 5, 2013Salmon Rostizado en Salsa Chipotle Mango was amazing! Melt in your mouth salmon and deliciously sweet. Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano was equally amazing and very spicy. yummy margaritas!

ISC C. • July 28, 2023GUISADO DE CONEJO (stewed rabbit with a homemade pale yellow color mole sauce, green beans, chayote-mexican squash, topped with salad)

Bill P. • March 3, 2017Super convenient if you live in the neighborhood. Always get double meat in a bowl. And yes, guacamole is always extra. We get it, we get it. <eyeroll>

Stacy B. • April 21Great spot for groups, especially with BYOB. Service is consistently excellent and persistent. I would recommend the chicken flautas, as they’re my favorite thing here. Portions are not large.

Jesse B. • June 23, 2018Incredible Mexican breakfast and smoothies, best steak and egg chilaquiles!

Sean M. • September 11, 2014Our neighbor told us this was the best hole in the wall for Mexican and she was right. Carne burrito with everything, add the guac.

Dani P. • April 11, 2010Veggie enchiladas are delicious! You won't miss the meat.

Mark L. • May 13, 2017Get the plantains. The curry shrimp taco and the chorizo taco are both excellent. Also, it's BYOB.

Megan S. • January 16, 2023Great service and portobello fajitas! I’ll be returning.

Erik S. • March 7, 2010Burrito Supreme, no cheese or SC, steak, late night, perfect, could eat 3!

Kate • April 1, 2012Best fast Mexican food joint in North Center. An order of guacamole is about 1lb of deliciousness

Ninah R. • April 24, 2019My favorite thing are the steak enchiladas with salsa verde. Also the taco with potatoes and chorizo

Food Network • August 4, 2014Chilam Balam puts a "punk rock twist" on organic and farm-fresh Mexican tapas. According to Guy, the chicken flautas with pickled cabbage and homemade queso had great crunch and flavor.

Rebecca K. • April 23, 2012Best guacamole I've had in long time!

Blake B. • June 16, 2015Chicken Queso Burrito!

Taylor T. • May 25, 2019Great quality Mexican food. Lots of flavors and combinations. 💚💚💚

Matt S. • February 2, 2017Incredible mole dishes. Best margarita I have ever had. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the country. Mind altering chocolate bomb for dessert.

Julio N. • July 17, 2014I'm a mexican who just went as a tourist and i can totally recommend this place! Great burritos, excellent quesadillas and the Green salsa is AWESOME

Mark M. • July 22, 2016Great tacos!

Garrett J. • October 22, 2021Green enchiladas - incredible. Affordable fast & friendly. Grade A spot

Stefanie darryl S. • May 29, 2011Ask for the lengua and the chorizo tacos. Amazing things

Big S. • November 12, 2019The Best Mole, traditional preparation & friendly service on the Northside.

Meghan B. • February 23, 2016Tortilla soup is very salty. Margaritas are good, salsa and chips are great! Fresh ingredients. I love their shredded chicken enchiladas and my husband got the chipotle ribs - surprisingly good!

Roy M. • January 22, 2014Nice fast service. Nice employees. But please stop putting tomato cores in the tacos