50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Dundee

“Amazing flea market and Mexican food!“

“Had an exceptional experience using Bella Vista for catering a recent bridal shower. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend!“

“Great Vegan menu! The margaritas are wonderful“

“Awesome place, great party rooms!! Great food!! Friendly staff“

“the best. tacos are phenomenal“

“By far the best guacamole I’ve ever had! Love the burritos as well. However, I tried something new fish fries. Absolutely amazing! I’ve tried three different Mexican restaurants in town and this is the only one I eat at.“

“wonderful selections, great service and value meals“

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

“A hidden Gem in lake in the hills!!!! I’m lucky enough to live a few blocks away! Me and my family are here for dine in or carry out at least once or twice a week! This is a family owned business that I support 100% and they treat me like family! My personal favorites are the chicken enchiladas and steak burritos! They also make amazing tamales when it’s that time of year! I usually buy a couple dozen around Christmas. I highly suggest giving them a try, if you haven’t already!“

“Mr. Cesar’s Mexican Grill is our new favorite! Their menu is huge, portions are generous, the food is authentic, the atmosphere is friendly and bright! Eat in, carry out, delivery! Such a delight to have this great Mexican restaurant right here in Elgin!“

“Su comida es muy rica y ek lugar es muy limpio y muy atentos con sus clientes!!“

“It's hard to find Mexican restaurants to get absolutely everything right, this is the one. Rice and beans were great, Pollo a la Mexicana was the perfect amount of taste and spiciness. The cheese stretches multiple feet into the air like it was real fresh cheese melted to perfection. I can't recommend this place enough. The building is very cute and the staff is super nice.“

“We celebrated a birthday on 2/28/26 with 19 people and cannot say enough about how amazing the entire staff was and in particular “Eda” the most amazing server EVER! Thank you for an unforgettable evening!“

“5 stars! The staff was very friendly. The food was very fresh and tasted amazing. The restaurant was also clean. It is unfortunately 3 hours from my home but will be an added stop when I travel that way!“

“fast friendly service outstanding food highly recommend everyone come here.“

“The food was great and staff was very nice“

“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…“

“my favorite local spot:) every dish is reliable and good every time , and the best thing truly is the prices , you can’t go anywhere else around here and get the same atmosphere or quality for the price of a good meal here . the cashier juan is always so kind and positive , i look forward to stopping by here :) horchata is delicious btw“

“los mejores prados market“

“TRY THE TACO SALAD!! It's a beatific crispy shell that's filled with fresh lettuce then ripped with your choice of meat accompanied with fresh guacamole, sour cream and tomatoes. It's a must try! The owner greets you with a genuine smile! They have done a nice re model over the years I've been coming. I'm going to be back very soon .“

“Great food. Great service.“

“I call ahead and pick up a bag of tacos omw home for easy dinner on tuesdays. Always so good!“

“So very good!! Were new to elgin. We recently moved from Aurora and we love Latin food As well as a great margarita.. If you love great Latin food and margaritas then you Will LOVE this place!“

“I was fan of La Poblanita I always recomended to friends and Family, my wife took me to La poblanita on Valentine's cause she knows I love it, Unfortunately the last 2 times is been dissapointed, food was tasteless and they charged me $.50 for extra lemon, I get it economy is bad, but If you going to charge for something that usually is Free at least let the customer Know, I dont think Im going back 😪😪.“

“Amazing food, friendly staff, and authentic through and through. Definitely our go to Mexican restaurant!“

“🥰Wonderful food, fresh and exciting!“

“Buen sabor en los alimentos“

“Great food will be back soon!“

“The customer service is always on point. I never had a bad experience I've been coming here for years a little pricey but worth it. The horchata could be better it's always watered down not a fan of their rice either. The meat is always fresh and trimmed I never get pieces of fat. The taco salad is phenomenal.“

“Great lunch menu, delicious. Great service.“

“Our server Dora was the sweetest lady ever! Great food and prices! We’ll def be back!!“

“the best in food to enjoy a nice afternoon“

“Taco Tuesday has been the best!! $1.00 and they are so amazing. Will definitely be going to them as my main for Mexican food around McHenry county!! Check them out!“

“This place looks amazing, colorful and beautifully decorated, definitely worth taking pictures. The food was also fantastic, everyone raved about it. Their drinks were beautifully presented, for example, garnished with a flower. There was also a mariachi band playing; they played "Happy Birthday" for me and even dedicated a song I really love to me ❤️“

“Excellent [Original] Excellent“

“Owner is super nice, came by and offered me a free taco from his food truck. Went ahead and gave it a try. Show some love if you ever see him around!“

“We had a wide range of food, tacos, quesadillas and quesabirria. Everything was so good, full of flavor. They had a variety of salsas, soooo good! Their staff was friendly and we got our food pretty quick.“

“I love this place! Hope yall aren’t closing! Went today and it was closed 😭😭“

“Every time we go to El Burrito, everything is so good. The staff is always so nice and friendly.“

“Hola 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼
If you're looking for a little slice of Mexico right here, La Mexicana Buena Vista is the place to be! 🌮✨

From the moment you step in, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes you feel like you’re home. We ordered a feast fit for champions: starting with the taco dinner featuring mouthwatering steak cabeza and al pastor that danced in our mouths with every bite—simply divine! Each taco was packed with flavor, and the toppings were fresh, making our taste buds sing! 🎶

Next up was the steak a la mexicana dinner, which came generously served with rice, beans, and a refreshing salad. The steak was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor and paired perfectly with silky avocado slices. It's like a fiesta on a plate!

Oh, and let’s not forget the steak torta! This beauty was a gooey, delicious masterpiece served with rice and beans that felt like a warm hug on a plate. And the agua fresca? The horchata was a creamy treat that perfectly quenched our thirst alongside the tartness of the Jamaica.

The service here deserves a shoutout as well! The cooks were as polite as they were skilled, and the staff taking our orders were genuinely friendly. It’s clear they love what they do, which indeed adds to the whole experience.

In short, La Mexicana Buena Vista is more than just a restaurant; it's a delightful culinary adventure. Whether you're a taco aficionado or a first-timer, this place will leave you craving more. Highly recommend for anyone looking to satisfy their Mexican food cravings with heartwarming service! 🌮❤️

Can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious menu! You will not regret visiting this gem!“

“My brother and I stopped by earlier in the day and had an amazing experience! I had seen the restaurant on TikTok and we were able to go there today, I ordered the fajitas and he ordered three tacos and a gordita. We also ordered horchata

The horchata was honestly so good, smooth and creamy as well as refreshing, one of the best I’ve had at a restaurant!

My fajitas were absolutely fantastic, I ordered combination of steak and chicken and it was the best ever. The steak was juicy and tender and the chicken was so flavorful. Usually I don’t enjoy green peppers too much but you guys made them so yummy and the whole dish was flavorful

My brother chowed down on his Gordita and got full as he didn’t know it was going to be as big and full as it was and he was not disappointed. He said the tacos were also very good and will definitely be ordering both again!

The service was also great, the young women who I had seen on TikTok and the reason to stop by was so sweet to us and very kind. We will definitely be retuning :)“

“Great food will be back soon!“

“Great place! Our party of 5 bellied up to the bar and had a great time. Jim our server and Scott the bartender made some great recommendations on drinks and apps. Watermelon margarita was the best one in the flight we had. The Tequilla Old Fashion was fantastic! Definitely made new friends and will be back often“

“very good quality food and a friendly,Kind and caring staff“

“Expertly made Mexico City delicacies in a cozy and colorful restaurant! Food was high-quality and spot-on! Ask for the mushroom quesadilla with epazote (special fresh herb from Aztec times). The steak tacos were great, too! Quite the gem in the suburbs. :)“

“We had dinner tonight at the East Dundee location my wife and I shared 4 different tacos and the rotisserie chicken. We loved everything especially the fresh tortillas. Great service We will be back!“

“Oh my gosh, they have the BEST Mexican Food around!!!! Everything is great! So tasty and great service and prices! It's soooooo good! If you haven't had them yet, you need to go get some!!!“

“Excelente experiencia. La comida estuvo deliciosa, el servicio fue increíble y los dueños realmente se preocupan por sus clientes y por hacer que todos se sientan bienvenidos. Además, el nuevo mural estilo mexicano le da un ambiente auténtico y único al lugar, con muy buenas vibras. Definitivamente un restaurante al que vale la pena regresar. ¡Muy recomendado!“

“Friendly staff and some of the yummiest food I’ve had! Come try it and I promise, you’ll want to keep coming back.“

“Just moved to the area, walked in, looked like they had just been very busy. Mentioned it was my first time in and the young lady at the counter offered a suggestion to order the shredded beef. I got it with cilantro and onion on corn and it was incredibly tasty, moist and I'd like wished I had gotten 3. Rice and beans were good and flavorful. It's a smaller place, decor isn't a major thing to me, the food speaks. Definitely going back for those tacos or maybe a torta and a horchata!!“