Mexican

This is an authentic modern Mexican cuisine that features a wide range of options including traditional fare, authentic Latin, and Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. 
An ideal setting in one of Chicago’s most renowned hot spots.

This is a family owned Mexican restaurant serving the Little Village Community since 1983. Customers come from near and far! They provide an authentic Mexican menu with a variety of traditional as well as seafood, chicken and steak items. The signature dish is the “parrillada”, (Spanish for grill) which is a table-top grill piled high with a variety of marinated and grilled meats.

The food here is the only food that is 100 percent authentic Mexican restaurant named from a region of Oaxaca, Mexico and the indigenous people who inhabit it...

Colorful and festive with orange walls and big tables, the main dining room fills with lively groups celebrating birthdays and other family occasions.
Located in the heart of Pilsen's Mexican-American scene, this neighborhood classic serves good Mexican fare. Waitresses in traditional blue and white dresses are quick, laying out steaming, crisp tortilla chips, two bowls of salsa (spicy-sweet and just plain hot), and another bowl of pickled carrots and jalapenos before you've even settled in. Food is inexpensive and basic, but filling: from pure, unadorned guacamole to ground beef enchiladas in dark, sweet mole sauce with refried beans and fluffy rice. Caldo de res, a homemade beef stew, is a house specialty. For breakfast, there's huevos rancheros and chilaquiles (eggs scrambled with fried tortilla bits).

Salpicon boasts the best upscale Mexican fare in the Chicago. The quality, creativity and overall excellence of the cuisine, places it firmly on the top step of the Mexican culinary platform.

Opened in the 1960s by Ike Sewell.  Better known for inventing Chicago Style pizza at nearby Uno's, this spot quickly became one of the most popular places for Mexican food in Chicago, and the wait reflects this. The restaurant is located in a converted 1867 carriage house, which adds plenty of character to your experience as you dine on traditional Mexican fare.

Salmon Burritos. Pumpkin Tamales. Duck Tacos. Mushroom and Goat Cheese Quesadillas.
And that’s just for starters.

Right in the middle of yuppiedom, surrounded by Pottery Barn, J. Crew and Crate & Barrel, stands a restaurant famous for some of the best Mexican food in Chicago. We’re talking about Uncle Julio’s Hacienda. You’ll find this dining delight at the intersection of Halsted and North Avenue, on the edge of Old Town.

Zapatista is named in honor of Emiliano Zapata and all his faithful followers, which were called Zapatistas. During the Mexican Revolution early in the 20th century, Zapatistas fought for freedom, equal rights for fair wages and the opportunity to own their own land.  They found it necessary to tell this story through their restaurant.  Zapatista is one of Chicago's best authentic Mexican restaurants. Favorite dishes include the made-to-order guacamole and the fajitas which are served sizzling hot in a lave stone. The menu also boasts excellent steak and seafood dishes and a seemingly endless list of tequila choices. Guests will love al fresco dining in late spring through early autumn, with grand outdoor dining area on the sidewalk.