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Mexican12/20
 
1610 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60614
312-266-7999 | Menu
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 Bustling Mexican spot for good tequila, mole and creative desserts---not to mention guacamole prepared tableside. Read GAYOT's Adobo Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Taqueria/
Bar/
Mexican
13/20
 
1531 N. Damen Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-235-4039 | Menu
  
 A buzzy whisky bar and taqueria from Paul Kahan in Wicker Park. Read GAYOT's Big Star Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican14/20
 
3023 N. Broadway St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-296-6901 | Menu
  
 Farm-focused Mexican BYOB from a Rick Bayless (and Top Chef-testant) vet earns a following in Lakeview. Read GAYOT's Chilam Balam Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican14/20
 
2459 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-697-4597 | Menu
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 Named for a town in Veracruz, this Mexican BYOB with a bright façade serves seriously tasty regional cuisine. Read GAYOT's Chilapan Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Small Plates/
Taqueria
13/20
 
814 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60607
312-455-8114 | Menu
  
 A modern-day taqueria that's all about the food, which is flavorful, creative and reasonably priced. Read GAYOT's de cero Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican12/20
 
6730 North Northwest Highway
Chicago, IL 60631
773-775-6438 | Menu
  
 Mexican outpost where full-flavored dishes and dynamite specials garner a following. Read GAYOT's Don Juan in Edison Park Restaurant Review

 
 
Tex-Mex/
Mexican
11/20
 
15 W. Hubbard St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-245-5252 | Menu
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 Expect a mix of Tex-Mex favorites --- and an ever-present crowd --- at this lively River North cantina. Read GAYOT's Dos Diablos Restaurant Review

 
 
Bar/
Lounge/
Mexican
13/20
 
108 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-2444 | Menu
  
 A subterranean cocktail den offering handcrafted drinks, a wide selection of tequilas and serious ceviche. Read GAYOT's Double A Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican11/20
 
3335 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-528-6775 | Menu
  
 Festive taqueria with hard-core, group-pleasing (and happy hour appropriate) 'ritas and standard Mexican faves. Read GAYOT's El Jardin Restaurant Review

 
 
MexicanQuick Bite
 
Macy's
111 N. State St.
Chicago, IL 60602
312-781-4483 | Menu
  
 Celebrity chef Rick Bayless goes casual at this quick-serve Mexican spot downtown. Read GAYOT's Frontera Fresco Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican15/20
 
445 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-661-1434 | Menu
  
 Chef Rick Bayless hasn’t lost his touch at this topnotch, wood-grilled sister to adjoining Topolobampo. Read GAYOT's Frontera Grill Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican11/20
 
1960 N. Clybourn Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614
773-880-5256 | Menu
  
 Bustling, boisterous Mexican restaurant that's family-friendly and post-work popular. Read GAYOT's Lalo's Mexican Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican11/20
 
3523 N. Halsted St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773-528-2109 | Menu
  
 Mexican staples --- from tortilla soup to enchiladas --- star at this casual cantina. Read GAYOT's Las Mananitas Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Nuevo Latino
13/20
 
1835 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
773-289-4991 | Menu
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 Creative Mexican cuisine in an artsy setting with a hidden-away feel. Read GAYOT's Las Palmas Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Taqueria
No Rating
 
108 W. Kinzie St.
Chicago, IL 60654
312-329-9555 | Menu
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 Mexican dishes and plenty of tacos for the River North crowd. Read GAYOT's Mercadito Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
French
14/20
 
1529 W. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60642
312-850-0288 | Menu
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 Unusual French-inflected Mexican is a hit at this West Town hot-spot. Read GAYOT's Mexique Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican/
Taqueria
11/20
 
1515 W. 18th St.
Chicago, IL 60608
312-421-1517 | Menu
  
 You have to try the nachos---and mole---at this popular, authentic Pilsen taqueria. Read GAYOT's Nuevo Leon Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican13/20
 
2451 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
773-227-1050 | Menu
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 Moles---and lots of them---are the focus at this upscale, traditional Mexican eatery. Read GAYOT's Real Tenochtitlan Restaurant Review

 
 
Asian/
French/
Mexican
14/20
 
851 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60622
312-624-8509 | Menu
  
 It’s a gastronomic bonanza at this whimsical eatery, where Asian flavors meet Latin, French and Mexican. Read GAYOT's Ruxbin Restaurant Review

 
 
Mexican14/20
 
1252 N. Wells St.
Chicago, IL 60610
312-988-7811 | Menu
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 Dine on first-rate mole and grilled shrimp before enjoying one of the best flans around at this upscale Mexican. Read GAYOT's Salpicon Restaurant Review

 
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