50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Winnetka

“identical meals from tierra caliente“

“The shrimp burrito supreme is the best...the service is great they are very welcoming and they accommodate to your liking and needs. Recommend this place any day of the week weather it's you and your gf or the fam bam it's all good.“

“So i’ll be the one to say it. This place is absolutely delicious.
The scenery, beautiful. The service; I tend to be a person who doesn’t ever look the most cleaned up—when i’ve gone to sizzler, ihop, places of that sort i’ve been treated as lesser, dismissed, given burned food, etc. Today, at this location I felt human for once. Wonderful service. Cleanliness? My goodness, this place is SPOTLESS. And the food? I cleaned my plate, and finished my horchata. The low review about a stupid policy, online ordering, are just entitled people who didn’t get their way and want something to complain about. It’s a shame because this place is genuinely so good, and many people will overlook it because of a couple reviews from people wanting to spread their bad day to a business. Please give this place a chance. It should be packed everyday. I have literally no complaints. 10/10 across the board.“

“They have counter service for traditional Mexican food. Vibrant bold flavors. They are known for their carnitas, tacos and tamales.

We picked up tamales: pork, chicken, sweet corn and chile cheese. My favorite is the pork. Don’t forget their enchilada sauce to put over them!

Perfect for dine in or takeout. We took it home for a get-together with family.“

“Very good buritto, server and the crew are very kind. 5/5 ❤️❤️❤️“

“This restaurant has the most delicious homemade food I tried. My wife loves the posole and I love the Menudo. We try to go there every weekend to eat some of their delicious food they make. I recommend it 100%.“

“😋 their sopas a very delicious….“

“Comida deliciosa y servicio excelente!!!“

“fantastic service! burritos were amazing. small and intimate. thank you! we'll be back again.“

“Best authentic Sri Lankan food I've come across in US. They serve a variety of Sri Lankan specialties including regular home-style rice & curries, lamprais, kottu & Sri Lankan short-eats. Huge portions for the price we pay. Looking forward to trying their Mexican food as well. Heard their Mexican food is so authentic & tastes great!“

“The Queso Tacos and San Marcos Style Tacos Dorados, with consome, are hands down the real deal. So delicious! The Cucumber Agua Fresca was the perfect compliment drink. Best in the Valley.“

“These are without question the best Tamales I have ever had. If you have not had them, you have not lived. If you have had them, then I consider you my brother (or sista) and would die alongside you in battle against anyone who claims they know where another tamale spot is.“

“At Villanueva Mexican Restaurant, embark on a salsa odyssey that elevates the ordinary to extraordinary! Their legendary salsa bar, a carnival of flavors, turns each bite into a fiesta. The shrimp fajitas, while promising a flavor explosion, waded through a sea of gravy, a twist in our culinary tale. Though this unexpected plot thickens our journey, the salsas alone make Villanueva a treasure worth exploring. It's a solid four-star adventure, where every dip transports you closer to Mexico. Dive into Villanueva for a taste escapade that’s almost perfect – just watch out for the gravy waves!Recommendations:Their salsa bar!

Vegetarian options: Few vegetarian items“

“This is a family favorite, I’ve been coming to this restaurant since the early 2000s.

Excellent comfort homade style meals. Portions are big, prices are low. Service is fairly fast even when busy.
Employees have always been kind & patient.“

“I recommend this place it has delicious food and the chef cook’s your food fast and you won’t regret it!! A must try!!“

“Food was delicious I ordered three burritos a torta and total was 72 bux crazy right but what’s crazy is this economy anyway service was shit the lady was not friendly and def not in the mood to smile lol anyway hope this helps someone def would not come back though or will I 🤭“

“My Family And I , Really Enjoyed, Pablo, Gave Us A Great Experience!!!! Will Be Back!!! Love It, And Great Food!!!“

“Great waters and friendly staff :)“

“Costa Grande Restaurant has received positive reviews for its authentic Mexican cuisine. If you're looking for fresh, handmade tortillas and flavorful dishes, it might be a great choice. The restaurant is known for its tacos, enchiladas verde, and burritos that impress even California transplants1. If you're in the Los Angeles area, the Van Nuys location also has good ratings, with customers praising its fish tacos and friendly service. Would you like more details on the menu or customer experiences?“

“Los tacos de chicharrón y de pastor 😋“

“El sabor de las comidas son auténticas delicias el ambiente muy amigable. Recomiendo ampliamente a Cemiches restaurante gracias amigo yoyó y Lupe“

“las redes sociales tienen un potencial enorme...quise venir a disfrutar quizas parte de comida tijuanense...es una lastima que empleadas como esta echen a perder todo...pedí 3 tacos y una coca...y no me puso la coca en la orden...me hizo esperar el tiempo que quiso para darme mi cambio...mientras esperaba vi como le hizo mal otra orden a un señor con discapacidades...y argumentaba que no podía cambiar la orden hasta que viniera un manager...y no somos perfectos..lo se..pero la actitud es muy importante...al estar apoyando al sr en silla de ruedas...ella volteo hacia a mi y me dijo que no me metiera donde no me llaman..total..me voy decepcionado“

“definitivamente el mejor lugar 😉“

“The service was excellent! Our server was incredibly attentive—she kept our chips, pico de gallo, and waters refilled throughout the meal and checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed for a relaxing dinner.

The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the shrimp fajitas while my husband had the asada tacos. The portions were perfect, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I only wish we lived closer so we could visit more often. This place is excellent!“

“Amazing food! Made to order, clean and beautiful dining area, excellent customer service. Tacos Al pastor, tacos de chicharrón, gorditas Xochipilli, chilaquiles, a few of my favorites. The best spot in the valley for authentic Mexican food.“

“I stopped by here after working, it was 20 minutes to closing and I was worried I was coming in too late. The staff were so nice and helpful! They even told me I could sit down and eat inside even though they were closing. The food was delicious! I think this may be the best burrito in the area. Also their horchata is the best I’ve ever had. I’ll definitely be back. Give them a try!“

“Muy rica comida excelente servicio, muy amables todos 🥰“

“the place are so good food and service the best l love this place Plus the taco Tuesday are really good came end try“

“Everything taste great but I seriously need to have those beans special delivered to me! I don’t even like beans but I could eat these every day. 🥰“

“rico todo y excelente atencion“

“Great, creative menu and very personal focused service. Jose and his team are amazing“

“The Menudo was Extremely Good 😊, Luv every bit of it. Might not be your Elegant Restaurant or even Luxurious, but the fact the Atmosphere was Amazing. The Service was Excellent. Is nice home feeling, the best thing of All, the Vibes were great. It made you feel welcome & appreciate. Was my first time with my friend & Family. In overall was the Best of the Best Menudo. I had. Highly Recommend it. Great Prices. Excellent Food. Fast Service, Extremely Clean. Food was Serve Hot. Love it😊“

“Good food ! Wish I knew it was here sooner . It will be in my normal rotation .“

“Great waters and friendly staff :)“

“Went to the Cantina this past Friday afternoon to see Theresa Russell. Fantastic music and great drinks from Trino the bartender. Mario, the GM, always creates a professional atmosphere and extraordinary customer service. I recommend it highly.....“

“Very good food Tasty, pretty good everything“

“I love this place. I'm here whenever I'm in Simi. great food, great price. i recently posted a review for this restaurant, but today what I ordered was not what I usually get.
ive been coming here for sometime and today I ordered my usual carnitas and bean burrito. it was small and not the sane.
a restaurant is best measured by its quality and. consistently and the last few visits its been questionable.
im an ex chef and I look at the overall picture before criticizing, today I had no choice but to give them a thumbs down“

“The friendly service is top notch.
The food tastes so homemade its unbelievable.
Great atmosphere especially when there is a musical trio that plays music there. Its so pleasing to have a place like this.
Restaurant is small but all the above attributes make up for the wait when it is full. The ladies there are just lovely.
Sorry I didn't take a pic of my food but I had the lengua en salsa roja with rice, beans and and a good supply of HOMEmade tortillas. Always delicious.“

“we have been going to this restaurant for a long time. we love their food But we noticed that they changed the portion size! We understand that everything is getting expensive but they made portion size way little. I ordered vegetarian quesadilla and always ordered and my husband ordered torta and both orders came out too small!! they barely put vegetables inside so we really did not like it!“

“Eaten here since 2012. From the times I'd get after school snacks to adulthood dinners. This place has amazing and consistent food. It's family owned and operated. The same brother that served me in 2012 served me in 2025. They know my car when I pull up and even had my usual all ready prepared while I was waiting to turn into the lot. This place will always be home. Keep up the great work, Primos“

“We greeted by friendly staff. We ordered Tortas de asada. Very delicious. Agua Fresca de Jamaica was a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness , just like my mom used to make it. Chef came over to our table to make sure everything was to our liking. Definitely recommend. We will be coming again! Gracias 😊“

“Chorizo Breakfast Burrito was by far, one of the best burritos we’ve had. It was delicious. We would definitely go back & try a different breakfast burrito & of course their Birria tacos because that’s what they’re mainly known for. Great choice you won’t be disappointed.“

“I arrived at this restaurant because I saw that they serve Peruvian food, however I tried their carnitas burrito and fish taco, It was delicious, I look forward to try their Peruvian food in the future, friendly people, bendiciones y gracias“

“i have been eating here for 20 years..food is always good, hot and friendly people. Good if you work and only have 1/2 for lunch. Prices are more than fair. Highly recommend“

“02/21/2025

I was driving by and I saw this spot so I got curious. I tried their tacos and burrito. I honestly think they have one of the best in town considering it's just a truck. The customer service was also very good. Nice people and good food.“

“Los mejores tacos q e probado les doy un 100 %“

“las redes sociales tienen un potencial enorme...quise venir a disfrutar quizas parte de comida tijuanense...es una lastima que empleadas como esta echen a perder todo...pedí 3 tacos y una coca...y no me puso la coca en la orden...me hizo esperar el tiempo que quiso para darme mi cambio...mientras esperaba vi como le hizo mal otra orden a un señor con discapacidades...y argumentaba que no podía cambiar la orden hasta que viniera un manager...y no somos perfectos..lo se..pero la actitud es muy importante...al estar apoyando al sr en silla de ruedas...ella volteo hacia a mi y me dijo que no me metiera donde no me llaman..total..me voy decepcionado“

“great food. great service!“

“Muy buenas gorditas recomendable“

“I always tell people that beans and limes is the best in the valley. Most taco spots are the same, but beans and limes hits different. Most of the time I’ll drive to Boyle heights, bellflower, or downy for good taco spots, but when in the valley this is the number one spot! Always satisfied.“