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- 2715 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago 60647
- 773-698-6640
Danzon Latino
This pan-Latino spot in Logan Square has three decades of restaurants behind it as Chef Generoso intentionally tossed together south-of-the-border comfort food with regional specialties. Watch th... read more
- 1235 W. Grand Ave., Chicago 60622
- 312-421-2000
Fogon
Taking a departure from the usual Mexican restaurant, the menu at this upscale spot draws its influences from French, Italian, and Chinese cuisines. The result is a range of dishes like lobster e... read more
- 713 W. Diversey Ave., Chicago 60614
- 773-360-8316
Barrio Urban Taqueria
If you're looking for a dumpy taqueira with a picture menu behind the register, you're at the wrong place. This taco-focused joint is trendy and modern, and the kitchen uses handmade corn tortillas... read more
- 1034 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago 60657
- 773-577-3917
Abiquiu Cafe
Serving Southwestern dishes in the heart (burn) of Lakeview, Abiquiu Cafe is all about chiles and chile sauce. And when they say they'll smother every entree - be it the tamales, stuffed sopaipilla... read more
- 1212 N. State Parkway, Chicago 60610
- 312-202-0994
Paradise Cantina
Adding to their original Vegas location, Paradise Cantina definitely brings a party atmosphere to the Gold Coast. With 40-plus tequilas, 11 different margaritas, and a menu slathered with Mexican... read more
- 15 W. Hubbard St., Chicago 60654
- 312-245-5252
Dos Diablos
No moles here. Influenced by classic Texas-style Mexican cantinas the owners frequented growing up, they've kept to a menu of hand-shaken margaritas, sizzling fajitas and bottomless chips and salsa... read more
- 108 W. Kinzie St. , Chicago 60654
- 312-329-9555
Mercadito
Mercadito's menu, notes Chef Patricio (NYC's Savoy and Picholine), is designed for sharing, but you'll probably be making hand walls like a selfish school nerd around your plates of grilled adobo c... read more
- 449 N. Clark St. , Chicago 60610
- 312-334-3688
Xoco
A throw-back to Mexican street food, Rick Bayless's new 60-seat cafe focuses on tortas (Mexican sandwiches filled with juicy, braised pork) and caldos (made-to-order soups) with ingredients like sh... read more
- 3023 N. Broadway St., Chicago 60657
- 773-296-6901
Chilam Balam
Not typical Mexican spot, former Topolobampo/Frontera Grill and Adobo Grill chef Chuy Valencia brings creativity to the menu at Chilam Balam. Using local ingredients, Valenica serves up an array of... read more
- 3755 N. Southport Ave. , Chicago 60613
- 773-935-2330
Frida's
Slightly lower-key than its Andersonville sister, new addition to the Southport corridoor is a welcome one, with nary another Mexican joint in sight. Tangy, housemade margs, perfectly-sweet sangria... read more
- 1721 W Division St, Chicago
- (773) 227-7772
Angels and Mariachis
Owned by Eat Well Drink Better, the company behind tighty-whitie clubhouses Central, Union Park and English, Angels and Mariachis is decorated in a mélange of stereotypes encompassing the ob... read more
- 1601 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago 60613
- 773-868-1601
Mixteco
Chef Raul Arreola (Frontera/Topolobampo and Chilpancingo), brings a hard to find authenticity to his Mexican fare to this tiny Lakeview corner spot. Dishes like tilapia tacos with avocado-serrano m... read more
- 1723 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago 60608
- 312-492-8443
La Cebollita
Semi fast-food counter service joint serving good food with friendly service. Their gorditas (fried pockets of meat and/or veggies) and sopes (little cornmeal "bowls" with beans, sauce and cheese) ... read more
- 358 W. Ontario St., Chicago 60610
- 312-302-9977
Zocalo
You're in store for a down-to-earth palette and regional Mexican menu choices at this eatery tucked away in River North. The mild décor doesn't mean you're not dining in modern upscale style, howev... read more
- 1640 W. 18th St., Chicago 60608
- 312-491-9908
Mundial Cocina Mestiza
Opened by three veterans of Chicago's fine-dining scene, this cozy restaurant is anything but white tablecloths and snooty servers. The tortillas are made fresh to order, the tamales are homemade a... read more
- 1307 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago 60605
- (312) 435-1307
Zapatista
If famed Mexican land-reform revolutionary Emiliano Zapata and this gigantic restaurant named for his followers could have found common ground, perhaps it would have been at Zapatista’s $5 weekend ... read more
- 1835 W. North Ave., Chicago 60622
- 17732451784
Las Palmas
A meandering guitarist, fireplace and outdoor patio make this the most enjoyable stop for Mexican in Wicker Park. One in a four-outlet chain, this small Mexican restaurant differs from its brothers... read more
- 1957 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago 60657
- 773-832-4896
Tony's Burrito Mex
A strictly in-and-out counter place with a few diner-style booths, Tony's is the 4AM booty call of Mexican food, for when no one's around to see you and you're feeling desperate and dirty. There's ... read more
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