50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Highwood

“Súper recomendado 😋 Toda la comida está deliciosa Y sus aguas frescas excelente sabor sin tanto dulce y un sabor único y especial ♥️el mejor restaurante mexicano en estos alrededores 🤗“

“Best tacos ever!! The taco selection is authentic and a great price! Only place to him for tacos in my mind!“

“Delicious! We saw the recommendation on Dine In/Dine Out Lake Bluff /Lake Forest Facebook page. So we decided to try it tonight. We were NOT disappointed. Service was friendly, nice casual dining spot. Great bar choices. The meal was delicious - we had the skirt steak and the flavor was top notch. My meal came with 4 shrimp and prepared well, not spicy. The flavors were yum and truly can’t wait to go back. From reviews the seafood looks delicious. We will try that next time!“

“Plancha Loca offers excellent service and incredible food quality. Their shrimp tacos are the best! There’s a wide variety of options for everyone, and the customer service is outstanding. The food is absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this place!! definitely worth a visit! 🌮✨“

“We have never had a bad meal at Mean Weiner. We have ordered in and eaten in the restaurant. We have made many changes to our orders and have never had a problem. Everyone is always friendly and super polite. The value is outstanding. I highly recommend trying Mean Weiner. You will not be disappointed.“

“I never really do reviews after getting a lunch. But today I really wanted to say i had the best tacos i have ever had today. I ordered 2 chicken and 1 ground beef American style. The beef taco was Amazing and chicken. Definitely will return for lunch soon. ❤️“

“We had an awesome girls afternoon out with some great drinks and an awesome server than was full of suggestions and fun entertainment. Jorge G did a great job!“

“Had a private party here to celebrate my 50th birthday 🎉 All the guests loved the atmosphere. Everyone raved about the food and drinks 🥰 Their attentive service was much appreciated. Fabulous experience!!“

“Delicious house-made salsas - some with a great kick if you’re up for it. Lovely people.“

“On top of the food being more then exceptional, the staff, (especially the lady that helps at the register are amazing.“

“Simply AMAZING! Ochoa’s is easily one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. We recently used them for catering (25 people), and everything exceeded our expectations. Communication was top-notch, portions were huge, and the food was incredible. Guests couldn’t stop talking about the juicy chicken and steak, the homemade chips and salsas, and guacamole that could honestly be eaten by the spoonful. Mr. Ochoa truly takes pride in his food — you can taste the love in every bite. Highly recommend for both dining in and catering!“

“Taco Verde is hands down one of our favorite spots for amazing halal tacos! The quality and flavor are consistently outstanding. We absolutely love their Birria Tacos — perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with rich, authentic flavor.

Their Birria Pizza Tacos are a must-try as well. Such a creative twist, loaded with flavor and cooked to perfection. Every bite is satisfying.

What really makes the experience even better is their hospitality. The staff is incredibly welcoming and always happy to provide extra consume upon request without hesitation. Great service, incredible taste, and a fantastic atmosphere. Highly recommend Taco Verde!“

“Wow amazing food. I was around town and decided to go to a random restaurant but definitely coming back. The steak and burria tacos were amazing. I have not had this good of tacos for a long time. This place is about 40min drive from my house bit definitely will be coming back many times.“

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.“

“Guacamole was good The shrimp tamale was good The service was good The churo could have been softer and fresher…… I will be back when in the area.“

“Yo recomiendo este lugar por muy buen servicio y deliciosa comida.“

“Awesome environment and favorite place to get tacos!!!“

“They’re amazing! Great food, strong drinks, reasonably priced & fabulous staff.“

“I haven't gone to eat in the restaurant yet but we have ordered several times and the food is so good. Definitely would recommend!“

“Delicious food and exceptionally friendly service. A charming addition to Winnetka’s local, family dining scene.“

“Nice waitress and great food.“

“Tacos de carne asada are the best around! And their walking taco is a fave too. Staff is always friendly, highly recommend this family-owned restaurant.“

“The owners are so nice and they treat you with respect. A very good place with very, very good food. My family and I love this place.“

“Every time I visit it felt like home,the food is real original Mexican food.
The customer service is amazing they treat us like family. The environment is safe and I can’t name one favorite thing on the menu because it’s all amazing!!“

“Best bean burrito in Chicagoland!“

“We went to their location in Libertyville all the time. Heartbroken when it closed. So glad they have this location. Best chimichanga ever. No on come close.“

“Food 9 out of 10, service is always a 10, it’s a very tight place and can get a little over whelming when it’s a full house which is almost all the time. I haven’t had a bad item off their menu, worth going or to go, won’t be disappointed.“

“Food is great and fresh, portions are legit, ingredients are clean, staff is super friendly and welcoming, price is right, and the atmosphere is great.

It’s literally the exact opposite of the infamously terrible Chipotle right across the street, so come support Guzman y Gomez instead!“

“Excellent margaritas and enchiladas. The outdoor seating is great. #iraeats“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Qdoba! The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made, but what really stood out was the staff. Ryan, the GM, runs a great store and was incredibly welcoming and professional. The associates—Jenny, Joe, and Alex—were all friendly, helpful, and worked together seamlessly to make sure everything was just right. You can really tell they care about customer service. This team made my visit exceptional, and I’ll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!“

“The restaurant is wonderful place great food great service is a please for a family very. Very good please thanks for you service my daughter was so happy for her graduation on was so happy to be on the beautiful please thanks so much 🙏“

“This is a hidden gem. I wasn't aware of this restaurant until recently. I like the many options available for meats, salsa, toppings, corn or flour tortillas, etc. I've had the burrito bowl most recently. The chicken is moist and not overcooked and dry, the Pico is fresh, a wide variety of salsa choices from mild to hot. It's so nice to have a great go-to restaurant that's not the usual fast food fare and a really good Mexican restaurant nearby.“

“A real authentic Mexican restaurant in Highland Park or in a lot of the North Shore is hard to find so I’m glad I found this one! Food is great, Service has been really friendly and attentive. These last few times I’ve gone. Enjoy sitting on the outdoor patio. Definitely coming back!!“

“Our meals were very flavorful - not sure why other reviews reported as bland. We've found bland elsewhere. Friendly service, fresh food, not greasy. Nice variety of dishes. Chicken, steak, shrimp - all very delicious! Kiosk ordering quick and accurate.“

“Five stars ………………………………..“

“muy buena comida todo está muy rico“

“Love the food here thank you ricky“

“great restaurant very good food and service“

“la comida es de lo mejorc el mejor restaurante mexicano“

“Now offering BREAKFAST !! WOW... LOVE IT !!“

“They have the best steak tacos. I grab lunch here since I work nearby. I bring my wife when we are in the area becasue she agrees that they are the best tacos around. The staff is always freindly! This is my favorite place in the Chicagoland area for tacos!“

“Muy bueno el caldo de camarón 🦐 mejor k en los restaurantes de mariscos 🤤😋 se los recomiendo“

“The best pozole around. Good food, great service and fantastic owners!“

“I had a steak burrito 🌯 it was delicious 😋 I highly recommend 👌 this place.“

“Los Huaraches has great authentic Mexican food, this is a great place. I got the supreme burrito half pork and half steak amazing! My beautiful wife got the vegetarian burrito recommends it for vegetarians. The service and the food are both excellent. 100% recommend!“

“I always enjoy coming to Guanajuato. I ordered a veggie burrito and it was delicious. My friend ordered the fish taco however and the fish was really overcooked. If you order this item I would suggest asking them to be sure not to overcook the fish.“

“Very good fresh Mexican food. The usual menu choices were offered along with a few specials. My drink was strong, friends margaritas were pricey for the size but ok. Their chips and salsa were nothing special. We enjoyed the fried calamari but the sauce was a bit odd and we would’ve enjoyed a cocktail sauce more. The empanadas were tasty but I wasn’t sure there was actually any beef inside. \n\nMy chicken fajitas were very good but could’ve used a bit more flavor. The chicken, peppers and onions were grilled just right. The beef tacos were a hit as well as the taco special. Beef fajitas were so so. \n\nService was excellent but the room was very loud and made it hard to converse. Eating outside might be nicer! I’d return.“

“Great people and the best Margaritas 👌“

“Excellent margaritas and enchiladas. The outdoor seating is great. #iraeats“