Illinois has a diverse group of people living in its borders, and there is a very diverse cuisine to match that. If there is a type of cuisine you want, you probably can find it somewhere in our state. But Illinoisians definitely have a thing for Mexican food. When we find a great Mexican place, we covet it. So if you want some great Mexican, head to one of these establishments.
- El Molino Mexican Restaurant
El Molino Mexican Restaurant/Facebook The very best Mexican in Carpentersville is at El Molino, where they have been offering homemade, traditional Mexican food since 1984.
- Frontera Grill
Frontera Grill/Facebook Rick Bayless is internationally known for his Mexican cooking, so if you want upscale Mexican, head to this Chicago spot.
- Casa Santiago Mexican Restaurant
Casa Santiago Mexican Restaurant/Facebook Mexican food doesn’t get better in Yorkville than at Casa Santiago, with outdoor seating, great food, and frequent music.
- Burrito Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
Burrito Jalisco Mexican Restaurant/Facebook Burrito Jalisco offers Orland Park residents delicious Mexican food and salsa so good that it’s drinkable.
- El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant
El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant/Facebook If you’re looking for a great Mexican food spot in Lincoln, El Mazatlan offers a great dining experience and superior service.
- Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant
Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant/Facebook Crystal Lake has some great Mexican offerings, but our favorite is Pablo’s–and you better try one of their fresh squeezed margaritas.
- Dos Amigos Mexican Restaurant
Dos Amigos/Facebook In Byron, Dos Amigos offers authentic Mexican food and fairly priced margaritas.
- Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar
Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant/Facebook This Libertyville Tex-Mex hot spot is a wonderful place to meet up with friends for a drink.
- Puebla Modern Mexican
Puebla Modern Mexican/Facebook This St. Charles spot puts out some truly amazing looking Mexican dishes.
- Maize Mexican Grill
Maize Mexican Grill/Facebook This Champaign spot is small–just counter space–but it is always jammed because the food is amazing.
Did your favorite Mexican joint not make our list? Give them a shout out in the comments.
El Molino Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
The very best Mexican in Carpentersville is at El Molino, where they have been offering homemade, traditional Mexican food since 1984.
Frontera Grill/Facebook
Rick Bayless is internationally known for his Mexican cooking, so if you want upscale Mexican, head to this Chicago spot.
Casa Santiago Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
Mexican food doesn’t get better in Yorkville than at Casa Santiago, with outdoor seating, great food, and frequent music.
Burrito Jalisco Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
Burrito Jalisco offers Orland Park residents delicious Mexican food and salsa so good that it’s drinkable.
El Mazatlan Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
If you’re looking for a great Mexican food spot in Lincoln, El Mazatlan offers a great dining experience and superior service.
Pablo’s Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
Crystal Lake has some great Mexican offerings, but our favorite is Pablo’s–and you better try one of their fresh squeezed margaritas.
Dos Amigos/Facebook
In Byron, Dos Amigos offers authentic Mexican food and fairly priced margaritas.
Casa Bonita Mexican Restaurant/Facebook
This Libertyville Tex-Mex hot spot is a wonderful place to meet up with friends for a drink.
Puebla Modern Mexican/Facebook
This St. Charles spot puts out some truly amazing looking Mexican dishes.
Maize Mexican Grill/Facebook
This Champaign spot is small–just counter space–but it is always jammed because the food is amazing.
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