50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Bellwood

“Buena atención..... Y sobre todo respeto a sus trabajadores..“

“Dining room is small. Maybe can hold 25-30 people. Parking lot is very small. You have to be careful when entering and exiting due to the fact it's off a main busy street with cars and buses traveling 30-40 mph. It's best to call ahead your food order and take it with you.“

“I come here every time I get my nails done. Everything here is so good and always fresh. The lady that’s takes the orders is always so nice and always recommending great things she told me to try the hibiscus and it’s soooo good ! I get it every time I come !“

“The food and drinks were good, the service was attentive and friendly but let the buyer beware! The waitstaff asked: "Celebrating a birthday?" Let us get you some shots! This happened twice however, all the shots ended up on our bill and it was $56 for four shots! Twice!“

“Birria muy buena y Ahora tienen TACOS de Machitos y es de lo mejor que eh probado 💯% , Te mantienen bien atendido todo el tiempo“

“Delicious food! The carne asada pambazo is something I will for sure be coming back for. The bread was amazing and I would’ve been happy just eating that. The service is amazing and makes you feel well taken care of and right at home. I will be coming back for sure and recommending this to others as well!“

“Oooooorale’! We found another hidden gem! (Well not really hidden, lol) este restaurante está riquísimo! For all of you non-Spanish speakers, this place is delicious! It looks small from the outside, but it’s enormous in flavor! It’s a very cute and nicely decorated place. Staff is incredibly nice and helpful. But the food… it rocks! We ordered the Orden de Quesobirria and a Carne en su Jugo and a Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus water) and a Horchata (rice water). The Carne stew was delicious! So many levels of flavors. The birria was fantastic! Levels and levels of flavor. Will definitely be back for the Menudo this weekend. See you all here!“

“My wife and I have been eating lunch here once a week for a few months now. It looks like a mom & pop tamale place, which it kind of is, but Danny and Johanna have fine dining experience, which shows up in the quality and presentation of the food and the friendliness of the staff. We've tried most of the menu, but we almost always get whatever the special tamale and special quesadilla are. We always feel welcome. We always feel well-fed. We always leave happy, no matter what mood we were in when we walked in the door. It's one of the best places we eat, regardless of the price point.“

“Fresh and good flavor. Not a big menu but burrito was outstanding.“

“love this place! i order from here at least once a week!“

“The BEST Chili Rellanos I've had in a long time! yummy 😋. The skinny margaritas aren't bad either. A MUST visit Restaurant. Thank you for living up to and beyond my expectations.“

“Excellent food! Menu is extensive and seasonal to a particularly high standard. Definitely fine dining. It can be pricey to some, but worth it and they do different deals on different nights so it’s worth checking them out. If this venue was in the #Pilsen area, you would def need a month or two reservations. The chef is #Michelin rated – say no more. Highly recommended. Next time in Chi-town I would def make this a stop. #exceptional #FineDiningMexican“

“Soooooo goooddd! Best asada taco I’ve had in a while!“

“Love this place! Delicious food, gluten free options, and excellent service. Chef Paco is the best! I highly recommend the tamal de mango!!“

“Always a good time here!! great music, great vibes, great food, great drinks, and great service!! They always take amazing care of us and even remember us by name whenever we come in no matter how long ago we came in. Love it here it’s my second home lol.“

“Used to come here younger years after hard night of drinking, food was great then and today after all these years later.“

“Ambiance was fun, yet warm and authentic. Service was friendly and the food exceeded our expectations. We’ve been looking for an alternative to our regular Mexican restaurant. We will return.“

“Doris was extremely helpful, and honestly the entire staff was amazing. We had a great time celebrating foxy birthday. Fat Rosie’s food is always on point—I've been here quite a few times and I really love how consistent everything is. That consistency keeps me coming back, and I’ll definitely be back again.“

“AMAZING! I'll definitely be back. Sorry, no photos - it was so good that we didn't stop to take pictures. Giant portions, each taco could be two. Meat is seasoned perfectly. Patio is super cute. And the staff are so helpful and friendly. Perfect neighborhood taco joint - that's worth driving in from in other neighborhoods!“

“This one beautiful place I will be coming back“

“Good tacos ! The steak tacos are really good here .“

“Mejor birria que yo comido“

“Absolutely delicious food! 10/10. Will go back again & again. Had the vegetarian burrito with crema & the bistek a la Mexicana. Both delicious. Ate the flan quickly it was so good.“

“Incredible, amazing, fantastic! What other words that are similar? My husband and kids and I stopped in and we all loved it!!!! Tacos were amazing, salsas were tasty, drinks were delicious, and the seafood soup (can’t remember the name) was a huge hit! Definitely give this place a try!“

“Best I have had in a long time! Fantastic“

“The best tacos al pastor are at this place. The staff is incredibly friendly, and the prices are unbeatable. You must try their tacos!“

“It’s always stressful trying out new places to eat & this was me this morning. I had the craving for tamales, I ordered the green chicken Oaxaca tamales, the normal green chicken tamale & a strawberry tamale. They were SO GOOD, I was honestly shocked. This is my new favorite tamale spot.“

“Love this place! Incredible birria! Try the birria quesadilla and elote!“

“We enjoyed so many of the food options! Some of our favorites are tacos, bowls, and burritos! The restaurant is clean and the staff are kind and attentive.“

“We had the absolute best experience at this location! That was 100% due to the outstanding service from our server, Billy. Billy was extremely kind, personable, and the cadence to his service was perfect. He always made sure we had what we needed, but was never overbearing. I would genuinely come back to this location just for Billy!!“

“Don’t skip on this place! This restaurant is very very good and underrated. Service and food is amazing. Lady that was serving us explained it was her and her family’s business and they are extremely kind and accommodating. It is easily one of our favorite spots. Highly recommend. Enchiladas estilo Jalisco and flautas are my favorite. We can’t get enough! We hope they stick around for many many years to come.“

“Great people who work here/run the restaurant and phenomenal food! My bf and I eat here at least once, if not twice a week lol“

“Last week I was on my way to take my son for a haircut and decided to stop and eat here. It was my first time. Service was great and food delicious. I was not having a good day but tried my best to not show it. As I'm eating I saw a man come in. Eat by himself and then left. My surprise when I went to go pay. This man had paid for my food. Who ever it was Thank you so much if this is ever read. That was a beautiful gesture and completely made my day. I got my son his haircut and took him for some ice cream afterwards. I will definitely pay it forward“

“This is one of my favorite vegan Mexican restaurants. Chef Patricia is so sweet. I almost always get the Carne Asada burrito but I’ve loved everything I have tried. The nachos & tacso are so good too. The peanut butter cookies are probably the best I’ve ever had. I love the chocolate mini Bundt cake.“

“great food great service my new fav place“

“Son Los Mejores Tacos Que E Probado y Apesar de que están Muy Ricos Son Muy Limpios y Te Atienden Bien“

“Awesome environment and favorite place to get tacos!!!“

“I love it 😍 El México a Chicago“

“Great Customer Service & Delicious Authentic Mexican food“

“What a hidden GEM! Friends of ours took us out to dinner here once, What a great place! Drinks are excellent, foods is to die for and plentiful and the service was top notch. Nachos, enchiladas, tampiqueña, tacos, salsas and moles are great. Get here for an early dinner otherwise you will be waiting in line.“

“All their food is delicious! The best family owned restaurant in Des Plaines!!! Tacos, Burritos, tortas are amazing!!! Guacamole is freshhhh! Both Hector Jr. And Jenny have been our waiters and both are phenomenal. We'll be coming back for more.“

“First i do not like spicey food, I do like mexican food on the bland side. My husband likes his food spicy. We both would order again. I was very happy with food portion and flavor. I usually dont like salsa because I can't handle the spices, but here it was served warm and I ate it all! I would love to know what was in the salsa!“

“Absolutely incredible. You can tell everything is made fresh and with care. The tacos are some of the best I’ve had, the food was flavorful and authentic, and the churros were AMAZING fresh out of the fryer. The portions were generous, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was great. Definitely one of those hidden gems that deserves way more attention. Can’t wait to come back!“

“Great place. The food is consistently good!“

“FIRE! AMAZING! DELICIOUS! PERFECTION! Tortillas are freshly hand made, the food is perfectly seasoned and their team is very very very nice! It’s family owned and operated and you can tell they give it their all! We tried APACHE, PIRATA, ALAMBRE, DE CABEZA and yes each one was fire!“

“This place was good. I came here for lunch and ordered the 2.50$ chicken tinga lunch special taco. It was very flavorful and a good serving of the meat, also ordered the horchata since you need to order it with a drink. The service was great, people were very friendly and attentive.“

“Excelente atencion y muy buena comida 💕“

“Birria tacos every plate with food on it it's authentic verry good tasting high quality“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and I can’t stop raving about the experience! From the moment I stepped in, I was impressed by the vibrant atmosphere and welcoming staff. The food and drinks were absolutely delicious and incredibly fresh—seriously, even the water tasted super refreshing, which is a rarity!

I decided to try the marlin ceviche, and it was a game-changer. The marlin was perfectly marinated, bursting with flavor, and the presentation was beautiful. For my main dish, I ordered the huevos rancheros, and it did not disappoint! The eggs were cooked to perfection, complemented by a rich and savory sauce that tied everything together. Both dishes were so good that I found myself savoring every bite.

I can’t wait to go back and explore more of their menu. If you’re looking for a great meal, I highly recommend visiting restaurant! You won’t regret it!“

“Chicken Torta with habanero sauce. Thank me later! Delicious food and great staff.“