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Best Mexican Food In Chicago

Chicago Mexican food stands out as the best due to its vibrant and diverse culinary scene that seamlessly blends traditional Mexican flavors with innovative twists. The city’s numerous Mexican eateries showcase a rich tapestry of authentic dishes, from mouthwatering tacos and tamales to flavorful pozole and enchiladas. What sets Chicago apart is its commitment to using fresh, high-quality ingredients and the fusion of regional Mexican cuisines, resulting in a unique and delicious gastronomic experience. Whether it’s the bustling street food vendors or upscale Mexican restaurants, Chicago’s culinary landscape captures the essence of Mexican cuisine while offering a dynamic and unparalleled range of flavors, making it a haven for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic and elevated dining experience.

Taco Nano

4.4

AT Taco Nano, We’re a quick-service, quality-driven Mexican Taqueria, specializing in made-to-order tacos. Our chefs focus on using authentic flavors prepared with the freshest ingredients while addressing the needs of health-conscious and dietary-restricted diners. Taco Nano has been serving our community since 2013 and remains committed to creating the finest quality tacos for our guests. Visit us today!

Mexican
1743 Orchard Ln, Northfield, IL 60093
18473867159
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Mis Moles Restaurant

4.8

Raised in a small village of el Estado de México in a family of fifteen, Eufemia spent most of her time in her mother’s kitchen where she discovered her passion for cooking. She enjoyed making a multitude of dishes from a simple salsa en molcajete to a rich authentic Mexican mole.

Mexican
3661 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
17736048500
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Mi Tocaya Antojería

4.6

Mi Tocaya Antojeria is a neighborhood Mexican restaurant by acclaimed Chef Diana Davila. Mi Tocaya, or “my namesake” in Spanish, is commonly used as a term of endearment when someone has the same name as oneself. Through food & drink, guests will be invited to share in Davila’s cherished memories of her summers and extensive travels throughout Mexico with her family.

Mexican
2800 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
18723153947
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XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

4.8

We are family owned & operated. BYOB -offering a homemade margarita mix. Don’t forget to ask about our specials.

Mexican
2030 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
17736611534
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XOCO

4.5

Open early and closing late, this quick-service café from Rick and Deann Bayless proffers contemporary expressions of Mexico’s most beloved street food and snacks: flaky empanadas, hot-from-the-fryer churros, frothy Mexican hot chocolate, crusty tortas and meal-in-a-bowl caldos.

Mexican
65 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
13127232131
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Tzuco

4.5

An austere experience, where richness is lived through the purity of ingredients, the combination of extraordinary flavors, and the story of their origin.

Mexican
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
13123748995
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5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria

4.5

Authenticity at its finest: bold colors and splendid flavors. We are now OPEN every day for both dine-in and carry-out.

Mexican
1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
13122852710
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Mi Nueva Tierra

4.5

Great food and good times for every occasion.

Mexican
2417 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
17736978100
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El Xangarrito Mex Restaurant

4.9

Delicious and authentic cuisine for all your mealtime cravings.

Mexican
4811 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
17737548069
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Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant

4.6

We are distinctly and unapologetically Mexican. The moment you walk into our restaurants the smells, sounds, and sights take you back to simple, delicious, and unpretentious recipes and dishes from Uruapan, Michoacán.

Mexican
1725 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
13122262654
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Topolobampo

4.6

Authentic stories of Mexico with a fine dining twist.

Mexican
445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
13126611434
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Taco Nano

4.4
1743 Orchard Ln, Northfield, IL 60093
18473867159
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Mis Moles Restaurant

4.8
3661 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
17736048500
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Mi Tocaya Antojería

4.6
2800 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647
18723153947
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XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

4.8
2030 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
17736611534
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XOCO

4.5
65 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654
13127232131
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Tzuco

4.5
720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654
13123748995
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5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria

4.5
1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
13122852710
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Mi Nueva Tierra

4.5
2417 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
17736978100
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El Xangarrito Mex Restaurant

4.9
4811 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625
17737548069
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Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant

4.6
1725 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
13122262654
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Topolobampo

4.6
445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654
13126611434
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Taco Nano

1743 Orchard Ln, Northfield, IL 60093

Mis Moles Restaurant

3661 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Mi Tocaya Antojería

2800 W Logan Blvd, Chicago, IL 60647

XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant

2030 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

XOCO

65 W Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60654

Tzuco

720 N State St, Chicago, IL 60654

5 Rabanitos Restaurante & Taqueria

1758 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Mi Nueva Tierra

2417 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

El Xangarrito Mex Restaurant

4811 N Rockwell St, Chicago, IL 60625

Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant

1725 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608

Topolobampo

445 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654

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