50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Blue Island

“Had the pleasure of hosting my first baby shower here a few weeks back, and despite the covid issues we were still able to pull off an amazing party! With the help of the owner Jessica! Everything was wonderful, plenty of space for guests to keep a social distance, bar option available, a nice stage and Dj booth for music. Everything was very clean and modern. Jessica even helped us get decorated and set up. I couldn't have asked for a better venue! Everything turned out beautifully! Thank you City Limits! We will definitely be returning soon“

“Jacqueline has been by far the best cashier person this place has had. I have purchased before service was mid/ok/not that great. But today I ordered about 12 different plates with JAQUELINE on the phone, she was able to fulfill four different orders at the same time that I placed my orde, that kind of efficiency is hard to find she is a hard-working lady. Definitely needs a raise. We ordered from W&W auto parts so if you’re looking for auto parts in the area, let us know. We are on the corner of 123 and Vincennes rd. LOCALS SUPPORTING LOCALS 💪🏼 thank you Jaqueline Great way of making connections and increase sales while doing something you enjoy ! Suggested different dishes and took time to explain everything didn’t feel rushed at all ! Another plus, THEY LABELED EVERYTHING thank you cooks for the great communication 🙏“

“La calidad de la comida aquí es horrible!!…21 dls por dos tortas de milanesa de pollo para que los frijoles secos y que ni el queso esté derretido. No vuelvo a comprar aquí. Taqueria Durango Restaurant“

“Great Birria and it was my first time trying it. I could eat 10 more!“

“Very good food and drinks. Great vibe for date night 💙“

“El ceviche mitotero esta delicious y su nieve tostada esta de lujo!!“

“The lady who took our order was super cute; however, there was a teeny, tiny, itty, bitty communication barrier, so my nephew didn't get guacamole inside his burrito, but he did get sliced avocado inside instead, which, in my opinion, was equally delicious.

Starving, I ordered a steak burrito, and devoured the whole reasonably sized portion while listening to a concert blaring from the kitchen. The music choice seemed a bit hard judging by the ages and appearance of the two older ladies working there. I don't think it bothered anyone; it was just noteworthy.
My burrito was quite tasty, but the meat was super greasy. That's probably why they give you a lot of napkins.
I would eat here again.“

“The costumer service was ight the food
Delicious The prices is One time it was 30 minutes I was waiting for my food. I went up there to ask how long would it take and they said they already called me they don’t call your number. They just saw what you asked for and that when I was there there was multiple people at the same order as me so I ask she said I already had called your number but I was confused because that’s your number your order my bad I was confused because You did not call me you can’t seven grilled chickens, tacos with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, and onions not for steak tacos with lettuce, sour cream and tomatoes so it’s good I guess but next time they need to talk louder, I have a microphone or something and things to lower their prices, but I give it probably a solid four out of 5.“

“I love this place!!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I see the same lady every time I come in at all hours of the day. The food taste as if ur at your favorite aunts house and you’re eating that one meal your mom can’t recreate, her food is special!!! And I feel like i’m single handedly keeping this spot open 🙂‍↕️ I wish I could bring in more business for her‼️“

“My husband and I went for dinner in restaurant and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The food was fresh and delicious, and the best part was that the chef Sergio sent us a dessert he had created that day. La comida está deliciosa,fresca los tacos al pastor muy deliciosos el chef Sergio en el menú tiene tacos al la portabella deli deli 10 d 10 , el postre de pistacho 10 el servicio excelente muy a tencion d 10 . Una joya en Oaklawn Gracias Chef Sergio 👨‍🍳“

“Yesterday was my first time visiting this location, and overall I had a really good experience 😊 The food was super delicious and full of flavor, and the portions were very generous - definitely more than enough to feel satisfied 🍽️👌 I’ll absolutely be coming back again!

One small thing that could be improved is clearer signage. There wasn’t anything indicating that you can seat yourself, so I assumed I needed to order at the counter and wait for a number 🤔 Turns out I was completely wrong, and for a moment I thought I was about to get scolded 😅 The lady at the counter helped fix my order and guided me, and then I was able to sit down.

Aside from that little confusion, everything else was great, and I still really enjoyed my visit 🙌✨“

“Estimados encargados de El Solazo: Espero este mensaje les encuentre bien. Me dirijo a ustedes como un cliente frecuente y admirador de su restaurante, en el cual siempre disfruto de una comida deliciosa y un servicio excepcional. Sin embargo, en mi última visita, experimenté una situación que considero importante señalar para su atención y mejora. El día de hoy, martes 26 de noviembre, llegué a cenar a las 8:45 pm confiando en la información publicada en sus redes sociales, donde claramente se especifica que el horario de cierre es a las 11:00 pm. No obstante, a las 9:30 pm ya se estaba anunciando el "último llamado" para bebidas alcohólicas. Además, durante mi estancia, fui testigo de cómo dos familias fueron rechazadas para cenar por el mismo motivo: el restaurante estaba cerrando antes de tiempo debido a "la falta de clientes". Entiendo que puedan surgir situaciones operativas, pero considero que este tipo de decisiones impacta negativamente en la experiencia de sus clientes. Cuando se anuncia un horario de cierre, los clientes planeamos nuestras visitas en base a esa información. De no ser posible mantener el horario anunciado, sería más transparente ajustarlo oficialmente en sus plataformas para que las personas puedan planear con anticipación y, en caso necesario, optar por otras opciones. Por último, quiero mencionar que esta inconformidad fue compartida con nuestra mesera, quien nos escuchó con amabilidad. Sin embargo, creo que esta situación requiere un ajuste desde la gerencia para evitar malentendidos en el futuro. Agradezco de antemano su atención a esta situación y espero que se tomen las medidas necesarias para garantizar que su excelente servicio sea consistente en todos los aspectos. Atentamente, Jesus Jesse Hernández“

“Good service great flavors“

“Muy rica la comida y buen trato“

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“The whole menu is great everything tastes great and great service and it’s in my community everybody needs to taste it ❤️“

“We celebrated my Uncle’s 86th birthday here and it was so very special! Michael was an amazing server; very attentive and knew the menu up and down. I had empanadas and seafood pasta and the food was delicious. We didn’t get to enjoy the outdoor patio but the ambiance looked amazing. All around great experience thanks to Michael and the staff.“

“My 3rd time there and had the Chile Relleno dinner.,the Best I ever tasted!!! The sauce they are in is so delicious and the peppers are so fresh and made perfect! The whole dinner was great! you can taste the quality of their food and crave more! The owner and staff are so nice and you will want to go back again.“

“Un lugar donde la comida es un placer“

“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.“

“Está muy Rico!! Sé Los recomiendo al 💯%“

“had my first experience here on yesterday it was amazing service was great food was great place was large plenty of seats and was well groomed“

“OMG! We found this place on a whim, looking for GF in Oak Lawn for last minute lunch options. Stumbled upon this GEM! I am no vegan, but the flavor profile is so spot on. Casandra was so amazing, putting together a random taco tray that was so delicious! And A+++ for presentation! Thank you Abuelita Coco, we will be back :)“

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

“Wanted to try something new while I was in the area. I got the miriachi tacos and they were so good. They give 3 and I was pretty full after 2 of them because they are pretty big and full tacos. I want to return and try more foods and desserts from them.“

“SoCal burrito 🔥🔥🔥🔥 @ new Alsip location.“

“Fantastic authentic Mexican food. Highly recommended.“

“Me encanto la comida y el restaurante es muy bonito!!! 🤩“

“I ordered three pastor tacos and a steak burrito for a quick lunch here. The small dining area has a completely relaxed, classic taqueria layout that just feels right.
The pastor meat had a really nice crispy exterior from the spit and the green salsa has an awesome spicy kick to it. The burrito tortilla was perfectly toasted on the grill so it held together well. It is just a really convenient, solid neighborhood counter to get authentic Mexican food on Commercial Ave without any fuss.“

“I be out there around to stop in try it out not far from the area“

“I really enjoyed my visit to this place! 😊 The variety of food options is impressive, and everything is offered at very reasonable prices, which makes it even better 💸🍽️. It’s the kind of spot where you can easily find something you’ll love without spending too much. The overall experience was great, from the food quality to the value you get. If you happen to be in the area, I definitely recommend stopping by and giving it a try 👍✨. I’m confident you’ll leave satisfied and happy, just like I did 😋“

“The food was delicious. The restaurant was very clean. Waitress was courteous. The only problem is it was uncomfortable eating as there was no fan for air circulation and it felt like no air conditioning.“

“Pozole is Terrific!!! First time here, service great, tacos, torta, rice beans, ceviche, all fresh fantastic eats! Highly well worth the try. You will return!!“

“I’ve been coming to this restaurant since I was a kid. It’s been a neighborhood landmark on 63rd street for many years. A true hidden gem in Chicago. I recommend the chilaquiles verdes with rice and beans and the quesadillas. Great food, good service.“

“A while back I heard of an employee that used to work at Atotonilco start a new spot called Esparza’s so I had to try it. I’ve been going to Atotonilco since the 90’s. Love that place. I’m a bit of a snob about it.

At that time I thought the food was ok. The seasoning was slightly different and the Al Pastor had a more tangy flavor. Not bad but not Atotonilco.

Yesterday we went back because Zacatacos service was so awful. My usual order of 2 steak tacos lettuce and tomato (only place I do that in as I usually prefer cilantro and onion) and 1 Al pastor with cilantro, onion and that salsa.

I have to say I’m super impressed. Not sure what you guys did but the Al pastor is much closer to Atotonilco. It tastes different than last time on a very good way. The meats of course are outstanding. Big chunks of skirt steak very well seasoned. Al pastor cut in perfect thickness.

These aren’t LA street tacos where you have to eat 10 of them. These are packed. They use Atotonilco tortillas which have a nice flavor.

Only issue I had on the trip was our server kind of forgot about us and we waited a while to order the 2 tacos someone wanted back at home. That happens I get it.

Whatever changes you’ve made great job! I will be coming back. Would recommend 10/10.“

“🔥🔥🔥 Tacos pura lumbre! 💯% recomendados. Los de al pastor una chulada!“

“Great food and service. Love the homemade tortillas“

“Me encanto la comida y el restaurante es muy bonito!!! 🤩“

“This place was so good! My boyfriend, baby, and I came here to dine in yesterday and the food was phenomenal. We were looking for queso barria tacos on google and they showed up. The server was awesome. They didn’t have a kids menu but I asked if they can do rice and eggs for the baby and they did just that he loved his meal as well! The cook even came to talk to us for a bit which I thought was pretty cool…very personalable! We will definitely be coming back! Thank you for your service 😁“

“Thank you Fernando and Ismael at 5 rabanitos!! Great food, great drinks and great service. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Casa San Juan has the BEST authentic Mexican I have ever had! The pastor tacos are to die for! Margaritas are fantastic as well! Great for take out or for dine in for a cozy meal.“

“I had a beef burrito and chicken tamales and the food was really flavorful. So good that I came back for extra tamales. Everything tasted fresh and the tamales weren't dry and packed with flavor.

My only complaint is that the food was a bit salty (4.4/5). That's the only reason I'm not giving 5 stars. Other than that, really good food and service!“

“Deliciosa comida muy bien servicio 🦐🦐🦐“

“It is heartwarming to see a family working hard and earning a living. It is take out only. We had the steak burrito and it was tasty and the meat was in generous portions and it was nice and hot on a cold rainy day. The prices are the best.$9.55 for a steak burrito is unbeatable. I highly recommend this place. Honest and hardworking folk.“

“It’s always an amazing experience when I come this establishment. Every time I go I try a new plate my new favorite is their enchiladas I haven’t been anywhere on the east side with enchiladas that taste like that! My kids enjoyed the outside dining and on rainy days like today even though the inside is small it was spacious. Definitely worth visiting this restaurant they have my family as customers for as long as they are open.“

“Muy buenas gorditas, pero un poco caras de precio. $4 por cada una es mucho. No se si regrese“

“The Birria Tacos Are So Good...“

“I ordered for pick up, got tacos of asada, alpastor, and tripas. They were all really good!! I also got agua de Jamaica and that was good and refreshing!! I will definitely be buying tacos from here again next time I'm in the area!!😋🌮“

“Excelente servicio y la comida deliciosa“

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