50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Calumet City

“Listen this is an amazing taco truck. I have not been a food truck fan but the pictures caught my attention. I ordered the chicken taco dinner and from the refried beans to each taco the flavors were amazing. I didn’t get a chance to try the rice because it was so much food and my husband left it out. My food looked exactly like the pictures. I was to hungry at the time to take a picture for this review but I will on my next visit. I’ll be back!“

“We love this place. It has great food, GREAT HOMEMADE SANGRIA!!!! The wait staff is fantastic!!! If you haven’t been here, you must try it.“

“Por favor que está pasando aquí al parecer una chica nueva con un pantalón a media nacha por supuesto que se ve mal por los niños 👦 que traemos jamás había pasado esto aquí y mucho menos la atención pésima este es un restaurante familiar la comida exquisita no es Mexicana ojalá traigan al personal con calidad parece de otro país“

“Only 6 shrimps with the Shrimp with Chipotle sauce dish. The shrimps are a good size, but you have to peel the tails off. Tons of Chipotle peppers. I counted 9 peppers and only 6 shrimps. The cecina campesina did have nopales nor pico de gallo. Two entrees, 3 drinks, 1 beer, and two tacos $109. Good service.“

“I'm pretty sure I'm addicted to this place, and I don't even care. I work full-time. I go by a strict budget—except when it comes to Coculas. I eat here multiple times a day. I never get tired of the menu. The steak and chicken is always savory, crispy, and delicious. The tacos are incredible. The quesadillas to-die-for. The quesabirria (did I spell this right?) is a rare treat I indulge in from time to time, and I still can't get enough.

I wake up in the mornings craving Coculas. Before I go to bed, I want more. I order some for the whole household no problem, and still want more for lunch and dinner. What's wild is I went my entire childhood without trying much Mexican food. What was I thinking?! I don't even leave reviews often, but I just HAVE to for this place.

My only regret is not visiting in-person more often. The atmosphere is so cute. Please stay open forever.

Kid-friendliness: Atmosphere is clearly family-owned. It is very tastefully decorated, with beautiful murals all along the walls.“

“The tortas are bomb, there always so good. I would 100% recommend them to everyone I know.“

“The only reason why I don't give them a 5 is because the pastor tacos are way to spicy 🌶 but very nice people good food! �“

“very great Food in service....very expensive but it's worth every penny....“

“The Micheladas and everything else that has shrimp“

“Food was so good! Happy we were able to try it while visiting out of state. Tacos de tripa y birria were so good. We had the queda berria combo with the tapatío Roman and that was delicious. We had some filled churros to end the night. 10/10 recommend. Limited sitting but great places to get take out and enjoy!“

“Me facino!! el ambiente y personal son muy agradables, pero sobre todo la comida es super Deliciosa“

“Un lugar donde la comida es un placer“

“Really great chicken tacos!“

“We ordered from Burrito Stop Mex and American Grill today and everything was fresh and delicious! Delivery was fast and friendly. We will definitely be ordering again soon!“

“After having a disappointing experience at another restaurant, we called Casa De Luz to see if they could accommodate our party of 13. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and efficient. We had no issues with seating, and our orders were taken promptly without feeling rushed. The food? Absolutely amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their dishes. On top of the great food and service, the prices were very reasonable, making the entire experience even better. We couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable dining experience. If you’re looking for a place that values its customers and serves fantastic food, Casa De Luz is the place to go! We’ll definitely be back!“

“Wonderful place. Staff is all family and so inviting. Food was great and the Michelada....AMAZING!!!“

“Love the atmosphere and the owner and staff is wonderful. The food is delicious 😋“

“Our meal was delicious! Service was awesome! We will definitely be back!!“

“I really enjoyed my lunch at Birreria Don Luis. They have great Mexican food. Everything was delicious from the Enchiladas, BirriaRamen, Quesadillas and so much more but what I loved the most was the Quesabirria con su Cozumel 😋! The owners and staff are wonderful. A great atmosphere, I recommended everyone to check it out!“

“Me gustó la comida bien preparada, rápida y deliciosa, los caldos son mis favoritos, el personal muy amable y atento ❤️ bendiciones 🙏“

“Trust the reviews on this one, this place is the real deal. Adorably small and quaint, they serve up delicious food cooked fresh. The staff (presumably the owners) are friendly and courteous, and grill up your order right in front of you.A new favorite, this place has become a staple of mine.“

“I always come here to practice my Spanish and they're so nice and helpful. The food is a delicious reward. I've been going for almost a year and they have always been incredible people with incredible food. I feel incredibly safe and comfortable here.“

“Service was great ! Food is good & micheladas hit the spot !“

“Un lugar donde la comida es un placer“

“Traveled from New Hampshire & stopped in on a personal recommendation from our friend Brian. The place was clean, service was fast, the food tasted great, & the prices were reasonable! I’d definitely return!“

“Good food and great customer service“

“Amazing food! Biggest burritos I have ever seen!“

“Best steak tacos I ever had! Seasoned very well & hot!! This is my only spot for now on because it's DEFINITELY worth the money!!!“

“Great food fast service and amazing workers! Family own so you know it’s the best in town!!“

“I recently ordered pork & steak tacos for a party of 20, with rice beans and all the dressings ( onions, cilantro, tomatoe, lettuce) the family & friends raved & raved how delicious authentic Mexican food was! I've known Elios family ( my extended family) for years, they are the best tacos in NWI???“

“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“

“Everything was amazing! The vibe of the restaurant and the delicious food, any selection of meat was seasoned to perfection! I’d definitely make the drive to come again!“

“Como Cristiana me encanta visitar. Cuando me toca cerca de la TV le bajan al volumen para que la música secular no retumbe en mi oído. La birria y el pozole es lo que más pido pero todo tiene su gran sazón. Un excelente lugar para disfrutar, solo o en familia . Me encanta.“

“These Tacos were everything. The meat was seasoned so well.“

“I've been here several times. The service is always friendly and quick. Secondly, the food is comparable or average to other Mexican restaurants. Lastly, I recommend getting anything with asada because it's tender. Overall, a nice little spot to grab lunch during work.

Photos below:
1. Gordita with asada and a burrito dinner
2. Outside view
3. Inside view“

“I don’t know why you haven’t tried here yet, is the best!!!“

“Great authentic food. I’ve never had anything I didn’t enjoy. I especially like eating breakfast here.“

“OMG! I ordered their pork dinner and it was really delicious. The Chili Rellenos with the sauce on the side was to die for!! I will definitely be back
Sorry I didn’t even think about taking pictures but believe me it’s well worth it and the cost in my budget 2 meals $20 ?

Kid-friendliness: Fast service and very friendly“

“Very authentic Mexican joint. It was cozy, but the food was delicious! Idk how to describe it but I've had Mexican breakfast before from many different restaurant but this one taste best like it was homemade. It's like there was more care made in the food. Not sure if that made any sense? but all I'm saying is if you go here you will not be disappointed.

Parking: There's free street parking all around the sides of building.“

“I had my 40th birthday here over the weekend using the party room with about 40 people. Everything turned out so nice. The food was delicious, the servers were very accommodating, there was live music (which I didn’t know about and many people in the party enjoyed) and a DJ at night. We had a blast and I’m so glad that I did the party here. I had a decorator come to add balloons, and some decor. I was worried that the room would be too small, but it worked out perfectly. Thank you Emilio’s for hosting my special event, we had a great time!“

“Excellent quality, authentic Mexican food. BUT… BRING BACK THE OLD SALSA 😭 Plenty of my friends and I agree the old salsa was 100% better.“

“I get the chicken quesadillas here all the time, and they are always delicious!“

“Man these Tacos and Tortas are the best. Every time I am in the South suburbs I come here to grab some. They are cash only so come with cash. The guy's been working here forever. They just recently repainted and remodeled just a little bit. The food is the same from years ago when I was coming here. I'm glad they're back open“

“I’m an experienced customer here there service, food, presentation of store, atmosphere / music other patrons is excellent & exceptional…. Very customer friendly always fresh food amazing taste I luv it here… They’re staff is always nice ty for serving ur community with great Mexican culture…Mica🥰“

“I was at SSC for my son's graduation ceremony and was hungry, I tried to go to a birriera place down the block but they were closed. So I found this place and it exceeded my expectations. I was hoping for just some decent tacos but they were better than decent. Only problem now is, I live in Indiana, 30 minutes from here...so I'm gonna have to take a lil drive for these tacos again 😆! Carne asada, pastor and lengua tacos on homemade and regular corn tortillas were all delicious. The asada had a bit of a sweet flavor to it, I assume they might use oranges as a marinade idk, they were good either way.“

“Nice place, great atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“Great Authentic Mexican food and Service.
Our server, Lalo, was exceptionally, friendly, helpful, and patient; being that it was our first time here. The Drinks we ordered were top tier and definitely worth the price.
I will definitely return to celebrate my birthday here!“

“Had lunch here, food was pretty good. Location was previously a different "UFO" restaurant, that had since closed and re-opened as the current Mexican place. At the time I was last there, the Google Maps entry for this place hadn't updated yet, so this review was added belatedly.“

“the best mexican food in the area coupled with the friendliest staff ever! We have not had anything that isnt good.“