50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Gilberts

“Their nachos are beyond delicious.“

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

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

“Delicious 😋 100% recomendó todo esta muy rico y muy amable el personal 😉“

“the best. tacos are phenomenal“

“Super cute inside. Staff is very friendly, food is fresh and taste great!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

“on our first visit 4/16/24- tried chicken fajitas and chicken taco meal. Both were delicious and huge portions. Waitress was attentive and friendly. We'll be back!👍“

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

“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…“

“We tried the burrito al pastor and the veggie huarache, and everything was packed with flavor. The guacamole was fresh and creamy, and a touch of salt made it perfect. The rice and beans were fully vegetarian, which was great to see. My burrito was huge, nicely toasted, and every bite was satisfying. A really enjoyable meal from start to finish!“

“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!“

“Love the chicken burrito 🌯“

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

“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.“

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

“Their food was filled with flavor and so good. Definitely coming back soon!“

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

“Buen sabor en los alimentos“

“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 will be back soon!“

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

“Great lunch menu, delicious. Great service.“

“✅ Friendly service
✅ Unlimited chips and 5 difference salsas!
✅ Piping hot food, fast
✅ Large portions
✅ Large seating area
✅ Clean bathrooms

What’s not to love about this restaurant?
My husband and I have been on a mission to find the best, authentic Mexican food in the Algonquin area. We, along with our friends and family, agree that this place is it! And we also love that they’re closed on Sundays.“

“the best in food to enjoy a nice afternoon“

“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!“

“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 ❤️“

“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!“

“Jeff provided great customer service when we partnered with him for catering one of our events!“

“Super cute "authentic" vibes 🇲🇽 DELICIOUS food!!!“

“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.“

“The best steak tacos around! So good!!“

“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 :)“

“The Inches Taco Truck came to our house for my daughter’s birthday. They were a hit! Couldn’t have made things easier for me and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!!“

“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!!!“

“Los tacos deliciosos, las salsas y el servicio“

“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!

Unfortunately, THIS PLACE DOESN'T SELL THIS FOOD ANY MORE PLEASE REFER TO THE NEW MENU!!!“

“Great food will be back soon!“

“Excellent [Original] Excellent“

“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.“

“excelente comida el menudo delicioso si lo recomiendo 👌“

“If you like Mexican food but you’re also may be vegetarian or you just like to eat vegetables this place is great. They have a quesadilla made of pumpkin flour that is absolutely amazing so yummy! And lots more options as well. Once you try it y’all will be hooked!!!!!“

“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 don’t know what would have happened if I haven’t order the Shrimp Cocktail (Medium). Just eating it without putting anything on it, had a sweet taste to it, and don’t know if I’ll ever come back to it. But I now have a favorite food there.🤤“

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

“We recently ordered 50 tacos for a party on Saturday! They took my order during the week and had it ready to go! All the tacos were individually wrapped and labeled. It came with SO MANY TOPPINGS!!! They helped me load it in the car and were so kind!! The Al pastor is better than any other place around!!! Just can’t recommend them enough!! Thank you Fastacos!!!!!“

“Awesome food, another sweet gem of Elgin cuisine!“

“It was great I always come in here for their taco dinner and the rice is good just like at home and the beans taste so good the genuine Mexican gastronomi taste is behind every bite I have tried other plates and they haven't disappointed my taste yet very happy to have found a grit spot for the community if you love great food come check these folks out its genuine Mexican food for sure must try“