11 Best Mexican Restaurants in Carpentersville

“the best. tacos are phenomenal“

“Ordered from there twice and have not been disappointed. My wife loves their Mole sauce“

“Los mejores tacos de la región y el personal muy amable y los dueños ya ni se diga mis respetos para don José muy amable ,además cuentan con una michoacana y muy deliciosas paletas y helado Amo ir a comer tacos a la alcancia…“

“Arrachera Mexican Grill has been exceptional since the moment I walked in. The service is amazing, friendly, fast, and they’ve treated me very well every time. I even got a free sample of their quesabirria, which came out quick and was delicious.

The consomé that comes with the quesabirria is rich and full of flavor. Not too strong or too light, just a perfect balance. A lot of places struggle to match their consomé to their quesabirria, but this spot really nails it.

The green salsa is creamy and pairs perfectly with their tacos, which are priced very fairly. Some places nearby charge close to $5 per taco, but here the prices feel perfect for the quality and flavor you get. The red salsa isn’t exactly my flavor palette, but that doesn’t take away from how good the food is overall.

I ordered the quesabirria, an arrachera taco, a chorizo taco, a torta cubana, and flan. Everything came out fresh, well seasoned, and full of flavor. The arrachera was tender and the flan was the perfect sweet finish.

As a Carpentersville native, I can honestly say this spot stands out above other established Mexican restaurants nearby. Better quality, better flavor, and better prices.

They’ve only been open about five months, but Arrachera Mexican Grill is already one of the best new spots in town. Highly recommend.“

“Great service very kind and it feels just like a home cozy small but is amazing. The steak tacos were one of the best tacos I've had in a long time I used to think my moms tacos were the best until I had these. The atmosphere was great there was not that much people but the waiters were really kind and excellent.“

“I absolutely loved the energy of the lady at the front counter! She was amazing! She was giving me samples of the juices and the salsa while I was waiting for the food and she was so nice and she just made you feel welcomed and the food was really good too! I will be back, this is my new favorite place!“

“My family, including young children, enjoyed Juanita's. Don't let the inconspicuous facade fool you, the inside is warm and inviting with delicious recipes. I liked the chicken mole so much I complemented the earthly flavor--that unmistakable blend of chocolate, nut, and cinnamon--to our server only to learn it's a family recipe prepared fresh each day. Five stars for food and service, I'd give five stars for atmosphere but I save five stars for Mexican restaurants that put chips and salsa on the table as a welcoming gesture. Lastly, the prices at Juanita's are reasonable for the quality of the food. It a world of bland corporate chains, I'm happy to support genuinely local, family-run businesses.“

“This is the best place to have authentic mexican food! Excellent variety.
Service: They are super attentive and quick response.
Food: Very delicious food. We specially like eating Fish Taco.
Drink: They have good variety of drink options and the cost is very competetive.
Every day they have specials.
If I need to eat mexican food, this is my first choice in Elgin and nearby area.“

“Fun place and great food!“

“I ordered the lunch special of 3 tacos (cochinita pibil )and a soda for $6.99 I thought man that can’t be the right price but it certainly was and the foods was excellent as well it’s my new favorite spot to stop by when passing by I try an make sure I have time for it, I have also had there Al Pators quesadilla it was “

“Nightclub is a lot of fun. Rating because they have truly great security. The last time I was there alone, there were a few drunk guys that approached me and security kept their eyes on them/me. When they noticed I was uncomfortable, they approached me and asked if I was together with one guy and I said no. They kept an eye on him the rest of the night and made sure I was fine. Great drinks and nice bar staff.“