21 Best Mexican Restaurants in Des Plaines

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

Mariachi's Tacos Mexican • $
1936 E Touhy Ave, 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 Superb246 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
Sofia's Taqueria Mexican • $
931 E Oakton St, Des Plaines

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor with Pineapple
Tacos De Carne Asada

“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.“

4.7 Superb86 Reviews
La Marina Mariscos Mexican • $$
1261 E Algonquin Rd, Des Plaines

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Platillo De Langostinos
Aguachile

“rica comida, meseras amables y ricas bebidas“

4.6 Superb82 Reviews
Las Asadas Fresh Mexican Grill Taqueria Mexican • $
356 Lee St, 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 Superb165 Reviews
Arandas Taqueria Mexican • $
1721 E Oakton St, 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 Superb173 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 Superb95 Reviews
Taqueria El Gallo de Oro Mexican • $
1186 Lee St, 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“

4.2 Good251 Reviews
Mexico Restaurant Mexican • $
694 Lee St, Des Plaines

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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 Good176 Reviews
Pupusería Rinconcito Hispano Salvadoran • $
1669 East Oakton Street, Des Plaines

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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.! 👍“

4.5 Superb194 Reviews
Los Sombreros Taqueria Mexican • $
9370 Ballard Rd, Des Plaines

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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 Good149 Reviews
Tamales Oaxaqueños Mexican • $
782 W Oakton St #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 Good113 Reviews
Laredo Taco Company Mexican • $
885 E Touhy Ave, Des Plaines
4 Good7 Reviews
Laredo Taco Company Tacos • $
885 E Touhy Ave, 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
Las Asadas Fresh Mexican Grill Taqueria Mexican • $
782 W Oakton St, 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!“

3.9 Good164 Reviews
La Autentica Doñita Oaxaqueña Mexican • $
1590 Rand Rd, Des Plaines

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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 Good204 Reviews
Taco Burrito King Mexican • $
11 E Oakton St, Des Plaines

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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“

3.9 Good364 Reviews
Restaurant Bar Mexico 2000 #3 Mexican • $
965 Elmhurst Rd, Des Plaines

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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 Good144 Reviews
El Fast Burrito Mexican • $
1165 Lee St, Des Plaines

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

“Recently hired their Taco Truck to cater an event I had and they were fantastic! Tacos 🌮 were great, they were on time, very professional, and reasonably priced. Would definitely use them again! Freddy and Luis did an awesome job 👍👍“

3.6 Good145 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 E Oakton St, 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

“My best friend and I are regulars here so it’s time for me to put MY two cents in about Taco Bell on Oakton. This is HANDS DOWN. THE BEST. TACO BELL on earth- actually the galaxy while we’re at it. This place is the epitome of world peace. If the world was taco bell on oakton, we would have no wars. This taco bell location feels like a warm hug from family on a chilly holiday night. It blesses you with its comforting atmosphere and splendid customer service. Everyone that works here deserves an award. As they ALL make this place shine bright like a diamond - actually like a white bell across a purple background in the night sky. This is my comfort food, this is my home. But ONLY if it is the taco bell on oakton. Thank you, without you i would not be LIVING.“

3.3 Good169 Reviews

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