22 Best Mexican Restaurants in Des Plaines

Navigate Des Plaines' Mexican food scene with Restaurantji's recommendations.

Sofia's Taqueria Mexican • $
931 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor with Pineapple
Tacos De Carne Asada

“I just found out about this place and called for pick up just before they were going to close. He is so nice and genuine to speak with on the phone, my food was hearty and savory. The atmosphere is fun and colorful and I ended up getting the last slice of Flan!
I recommend this place! I'm headed back soon 😌

P.s on top of that i got a free drink with my burrito! Where else are you gonna get a deal like that?“

4.7 Superb99 Reviews
Mariachi's Tacos Mexican • $
1936 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Asada Dine in: Yes Outdoor seating: No Takeout: Yes
Vegetariano Veggie Burrito
Chicken Enchiladas Dinner
Asada Steak Tacos Special
Chicken Quesadilla
Grilled Chicken
Carne Asada Taco
Burrito de Asada
Chips and Salsa
Al Pastor Tacos

“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“

4.6 Superb252 Reviews
Los Azares Mexican Grill Mexican • $
1290 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Enchiladas Suizas - Red
Asada Burrito Steak
Barbacoa Burrito
Supreme Nachos
Barbacoa Plate
Guacamole Dip
Burrito Plate
Nachos Supreme
Wet Burrito
Carne Asada

“Los Azares Mexican Grill delivers every time! Easily the best Mexican restaurant in Des Plaines. The Mixed Fajitas are packed with flavor—tender steak, juicy chicken, and perfectly cooked shrimp with fresh peppers and onions. Served with rice, beans, tortillas, and all the toppings—it’s a complete and satisfying meal!“

4.6 Superb122 Reviews
La Marina Mariscos Mexican • $$
1261 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Platillo De Langostinos
Aguachile

“rica comida, meseras amables y ricas bebidas“

4.7 Superb90 Reviews
Tamales Oaxaqueños Mexican • $
782 West Oakton Street #C, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Fines De Samana Tenemos Consome De Borrego I Lamb Stew
Quesadilla Mixta Somas Por Cada Ingrediente Tortas
Chicken Nuggets Con Papas with French Fries
Quesadillas Grandes Hechas A Mano
Chilaquiles Rojos Con Carne Asada
Gorrita De Chicharrón Prensado
Coctel De Frutas Fruit Cocktail
Flautas De Pollo Chicken Flautas
Gordita De Chicharron
Tacos De Carne Asada

“I went there on May 19th around 6:30 p.m I ordered a steak burrito it was pretty good it was very hot however the steak had absolutely no flavor to it The rice and beans were pretty good. The service was phenomenal little bit of a language barrier because I don't speak Spanish but good thing I had my Google translator and the guys that were there were totally awesome“

4.2 Good114 Reviews
Arandas Taqueria Mexican • $
1721 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Burrito a La Mexicana
Tostada de Carne Asada
Burrito Chile Relleno
Breakfast Burrito
Chips and Sauces
Chips Con Salsa
Chips Y Salsa
Burrito Suizo
Torta Dinner
Quesadillas

“We live in the area, and this is by far out favorite Mexican spot to go to. Been coming here for close to 20 years. The food is fresh, and I love that I can see the cooks in action. Small place, but big flavors. Clean, friendly, and food is fire.“

4.4 Superb177 Reviews
Las Asadas Fresh Mexican Grill Taqueria Mexican • $
356 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Steak Tacos with Everything Plus Avacado
Carne Asada Steak Tostadas
Quesadillas with Cheese
Carna Asada Platter
Avocado Slice Each
Three Taco Plate
Tacos De Barbacoa
Tacos Carne Asada
Vegetarian Taco
Veggie Burrito

“Buen servicio rápido y sabroso“

4.4 Superb167 Reviews
Taqueria El Gallo de Oro Mexican • $
1186 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Taco Dinner with Chips N Salsa and a Coron
Taco Con Arroz Y Frijol
Tacos Al Pastor
Carne En Su Jugo
Chips and Salsa
Burrito Dinner
Pozole Verde
Carne Asada
Enchiladas
Guacamole

“Great food , i had the quesabirria and it was really good i enjoyed it , great food quick“

4.3 Superb261 Reviews
Los Chapines Tortillería Mexican • $
1051 Elmhurst Rd Suit I, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Caldo De Gallina Criolla Hen Chicken Soup
Desayuno Chapin Guatemalan Breakfast
Guatemalan Style Grilled Meat
Guatemalan Style Breakfast
Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Tamal Guatemalteco
Caldos Sopas Soups
Chilaquiles Verdes
Tamales Chapines
Shucos Chapines

“Food was very good. I ended up with chilaquiles (with chicken breast) and my friend got the pupusas and dobladas. Really solid, and I appreciate the subtle differences in flavors between the Guatamalan dishes and standard Mexican fare. However, only 4/5 because ordering (in English) was difficult. I tried to get grilled skirt steak and a green chicken enchilada (as a single item, listed that way on the menu) but what was originally brought out was 3 green chicken enchiladas. I explained the issue and thought it was clear but ended up getting brought the chilaquiles. My friend got his pupusas but the dobladas was not brought and had to be ordered again. The food was delicious and I'm not a picky eater so this wasn't a huge deal, but others that need to order a specific thing, in English, may have trouble. I will be back though, and I will brush up on my Spanish.“

4.4 Superb98 Reviews
Mexico Restaurant Mexican • $$
694 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Birria Quesadilla Dinner
Steak Burrito Dinner
Chorizo Taco Dinner
Steak Taco Dinner
Chips and Salsa
Fish Taco Dinner
Tamales Dinner
Steak Burrito
Tortillas
Guacamole

“Great food. Decent prices. And really nice people.“

4.2 Good177 Reviews
Pupusería Rinconcito Hispano Salvadoran • $
1669 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Sopa de Pata Desayuno Salvadoreño Y Yuca Con Chicharrón
Pupusas Revueltas Y Un Refresco Salvadoreño
Pupusas Revueltas Just for Breakfast
Beans Cheese and Jalapeño Papusa
Pastelitos de Carne Molida 3 Pcs
Tamal de Elote Cosido Con Crema
Una Pupusa Con Arroz Y Frijoles
Salvadorian Chicken Sandwich
Salvadorian Hot Corn Drink
Beans Cheese and Jalape

“Delicious food absolutely.! 👍“

4.4 Superb195 Reviews
Los Sombreros Taqueria Mexican • $
9370 Ballard Road, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Birria Queso Taco Platter
Chips and Salsa
Chicken Torta
Steak Burrito
Birria Tacos
Chicken Wings
Enchiladas
Taco Plate
Taco Trio
Guacamole

“Amazing food and service given by employees“

4.1 Good153 Reviews
Las Asadas Fresh Mexican Grill Taqueria Mexican • $
782 West Oakton Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Pastor Marinated Pork Burrito
Quesa Birria Tacos
Super Burrito
Grilled Steak
Chicken Taco
Barbacoa Taco
Black Salsa
Steak Tacos
Green Salsa
Al Pastor

“Best Taqueria in Town . Tacos and Tortas are fantastic ,they serve high quality steak . Everything is made fresh to order .They also have the best horchata too. Definitely recommend if you want fresh Authentic Mexican food!“

4 Good172 Reviews
Laredo Taco Company Mexican • $
885 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines
4 Good7 Reviews
Laredo Taco Company Tacos • $
885 East Touhy Avenue, Des Plaines

“We absolutely love everything they offer. The barbacoa tacos, especially, are amazing! One note: the Carne Guisada tacos are really good, but very messy.“

3.8 Good25 Reviews
La Autentica Doñita Oaxaqueña Mexican • $
1590 Rand Road, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Tacos and Enchiladas
Cazuela de Caldo de Res
Molcajeteada La Doñita
Tortillas Echas A Mano
Mole oaxaqueÑo Doñita
Molcajete De Mariscos
Enchiladas Oaxaqueñas
Handmade Tortillas
Tlayuda Oaxsqueña
Tacos Oaxaqueños

“muy rico comí una tlayuda muy buen tamaño bien servida excelente el servicio“

3.9 Good206 Reviews
Restaurant Bar Mexico 2000 #3 Mexican • $
965 Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Tacos De Cesina Con Aguacate
Steak Torta Especial
Bistec Encebollado
Pollo Con Mole
Super Burrito
Torta Cubana
Mar Y Tierra
Pozole Rojo
Chicken Soup
Carne Asada

“I love this restaurant and their staff“

3.8 Good148 Reviews
El Fast Burrito Mexican • $
1165 Lee Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Chile Relleno Dinner
Super Beef Burrito
Super Burrito
Steak Burrito
Carnitas Tacos
Quesadilla
Steak Taco
Al Pastor
Carrots
Nachos

“The most amazing tacos every Tuesday is dollar taco Tuesday meet your shout out to all the staff here you guys are truly setting the bar for excellence when it comes to regards to customer service the food is always amazing and the portions are very generous. They truly go above and beyond to make sure that you’re satisfied.“

3.7 Good148 Reviews
Taco Burrito King Mexican • $
11 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Junior Burrito Plate
Huevos A la Mexican
Super King Burrito
Quesadilla Dinner
Breakfast Burrito
Ground Beef Tacos
Chicken Burrito
Veggie Tostada
Chicken Tacos
Cheese Fries

“I love the food and soda selection“

3.8 Good379 Reviews
Mariscos La Isla Dorada Seafood • $$
1916 Mannheim Rd, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Cebiche de Pescado Con Una Sangría Preparada
Ensalada de Camarón Con Pulpo
Mojarra Con Salsa de Cucaracha
Tostada De Ceviche De Pescado
Camarones la Isla Sin Cascara
Empanadas de Camaron Y Queso
Botana de Camaron Y Pulpo
Langostinos A la Plancha
Strawberry Margherita
Mojarra A la Diabla

“ayer 29 de agosto andavamos buscando que cenar y de casualidad llegamos a isla dorada coco relleno con una michelada de modelo estuvo al 💯..del uno al 10 yo lo recomiendo al 10“

3.4 Good152 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
1175 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Cheesy Gordita Crunch Combo 10
Chips and Nacho Cheese Sauce
Mtn Dew Baja Blast Freeze
Chicken Quesadilla Combo
Triple Double Crunchwrap
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Fiesta Veggie Burrito
Beefy Crunch Burrito
Cantina Chicken Bowl
Chicken Roll Tacos

“I LOVE this place!!!! I came here after a long day of working at the airport and Diane was soooo sweet and welcoming! The food was fresh and hot even after coming just 1 hour before they closed. I love it here ! The best Taco Bell I’ve ever been to. Please come here if you’re looking for heartwarming service, genuine smiles and of course some delicious food! Thank you.“

3.2 Average173 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
945 South Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Cheesy Gordita Crunch Combo 10
Mexican Pizza
Quesadilla
Chalupa
Nachos
Taco
Wrap

“Again the little oasis among the other fast food places. Went with Wife to post op. Foot Doc. And on the way home we needed to run to the border for some comfort food. Quick, friendly, clean, and Hey Toco Bell?

Parking: It's right next to the building

Wheelchair accessibility: Go to go?‍“

3 Average143 Reviews

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