50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Highwood

“Las personas muy amables y comida está muy rica excelente“

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

“Felicidades a todo el equipo de Restaurante Chacahua! La verdad tienen un amplio menú y todo se antoja. Fue nuestra primera visita y quedamos muy satisfecho con todos los platillos. Espero que el sazón y el servicio perdure y ganen mucha clientela. El lugar está nuevo, todo se ve muy bonito y limpio. Quizá un poco pequeño para el potencial que tienen. El servicio muy acogedor. Ahora con la calidad de los alimentos, todo muy rico, desde las aguas frescas hasta los tacos y las tlayudas. Sabor auténtico de Oaxaca. Se los recomiendo a todos, nosotros estaremos de regreso pronto! Que tengan mucho éxito.“

“Excellent food and wonderful staff. I’m a 40 minute drive from Highwood and would make the trek just to eat here. Tacos were phenomenal as was the asada quesadilla.“

“First time here. Excellent service, food was good too“

“They lack a good spicy red sauce and the trio's dish cannot mix salmon and enchiladas with green sauce...the waitress Zulema is very attentive, despite being the waitress alone, very attentive and answered all my questions regarding the menu... she prepares the drinks herself 10 out of 10?“

“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!“

“Happened upon this darling restaurant while in Chicago. Really good service and fantastic food. The coconut shrimp was probably the best I have ever had. And the elote was amazing.“

“Delicious! Been here several times. Never disappoints!“

“Great food and great service…. The surf and turf burrito was awesome!!!!“

“I had a craving for some good halal Mexican food, and my friend recommended this place! I wasn’t sure what to order, but the worker Shayaan gave me lots of options and told me what he recommended! I had a great experience, and the food was delicious! Will be making this my regular spot!“

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

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

“Son Los Mejores Tacos Que E Probado y Apesar de que están Muy Ricos Son Muy Limpios y Te Atienden Bien“

“Small place, room for about 20 people to sit. Ordered carry out, staff was great, food prep was fast. Two-steak taco dinner ($10) , and a two-tostada dinner ($15). Food was tasty, and fresh.

If in the area, I’d definitely order again.“

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

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.“

“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!“

“Great food. Friendly owner. A lot of food for the price. Did I mention the food?? Okay, so it is a break room on the 3rd floor of the office building, but so what? That makes it even better. I loved the atmosphere! Pro tip: bring your own mug if you like Strong coffee. I'm positively wired after one cup. 10/10 would recommend.“

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

“Delicious tacos. Will definitely return to try more menu items.“

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

“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.“

“Best bean burrito in Chicagoland!“

“great restaurant very good food and service“

“Nice waitress and great food.“

“This is a hidden gem with great Mexican food. Their menu was huge and they offer amazing meals. I ordered their steak taco and chili relleno tacos are delicious. They served it while hot. The service is top notch. Will definitely recommend this spot.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!!“

“Good food and margaritas was awesome! I would recommend this place!“

“Love the food here thank you ricky“

“I have being coming to this place for quite some time now and it never disappoints food it’s really tasty, the atmosphere it actually makes you feel like you’re eating in authentic Mexican restaurant! a little pricey but it’s kind of expected for the location the Restaurant it’s located! Besides that this place does deserve five stars!“

“We had Fajita Pete's delivered to us to try for catering and it was delicious! I can't wait to have a meeting that we need to bring in lunch! The meat was tender and juicy and it was set up in a very appealing way - our employees will love it!!“

“Destination tacos? In Winnetka? Yes - that's now a thing. Fondita Miguel is 45 minutes from us, but is well worth the trip. We had the pastor-marinated (al pastor) pork, chicken tinga, beef birria, and hongos (mushrooms) tacos and got to sample the asada steak - along with the elote (street corn) salad, guacamole, and a variety of salsas (wow!). The beef, chicken, mushrooms, pork, and steak fillings in our tacos are completely different in taste, seasoning, and texture. The spice level is just right for us - with a nice kick, but without burning our taste buds. The corn tortillas were freshly fried and warm, with a soft-crispy texture - they crunch but don't fall apart when you bite into the taco! And the fillings are generous, which I think is a nod to American portion sizes. The salsas are not just your average accompaniment. Each has differently prepared chiles as the base, ranging from a milder, creamy jalapeno salsa to a hotter red salsa (with a secret ingredient). We also heard there's a fourth one that's hotter than the three we tried. Like the salsas, the elote is not just an add-on. It's a must-order dish for whenever you need a refreshing, cool, creamy, and sweet balancing bite between the savory and spicy bites of the tacos. We also enjoyed chatting with the friendly team at Fondita Miguel, and the super-casual, counter-service-and-lunch-bar atmosphere makes you feel like you're on a taco crawl in Chicago - without leaving the 'burbs.

Parking: Park out on the street out front in slots/stalls - no parallel parking necessary.“

“We used to live in Libertyville and came here all the time. Moved into the city in 2019 but still made the trip, albeit not as often. We always loved their tacos; the ingredients were fresh and flavorful and the quality was superb.We stopped by this week and it was definitely not the same. The steak was ok but it tasted exactly like the kind you can get at any other taco place. I can’t explain it except to say the magic was missing. Gone was that unique appeal that had us craving their tacos time and time again. Maybe it was just an off day, but if their recipe has changed for good, it’s doubtful we’ll be back. And that makes me very, very sad.“

“We came from Minneapolis to Chicago and it was one of the first places we went to eat, because it was close. But everyone was super friendly and the service was good.

The rice and beans are more or less, but the rest is delicious. Especially the huaraches. So like the name, I recommend the huaraches!!“

“There is a reviewer on here that says he is from Chicago so he knows what good tacos are, and these aren't it. I laughed so hard because I am from Tucson, Arizona and I Love authentic Mexican food. I travel all over the US for work and this is a top 5 spot for me outside Arizona. Toda la carne es Buena.“

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

“Excelente servicio 100% recomendado“

“Five stars ………………………………..“

“I been coming here for several years, it never disappoints me. Their pozole is my favorite dish, but every day they would have a variety of different Mexican dishes with AMAZING FLAVOR ?.

Vegetarian options: Gorditas de Hongos & flor de Calabaza, Chiles rellenos. You can request as it's made fresh

Parking: Right on the front

Wheelchair accessibility: Their entrance and they have not over crowded the restaurant.“

“We dine at or pick up from Cansino's all the time. The pizza is good. The Mexican food is great. My kids love the Amerivan food (mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, etc.). Fernando and Alfredo are terrific people. Give them a shot.“

“yo revomiendo Este restaurant yo visite Este restaurante y lo recomiendo atiende exelente exelente personal le doy 5 estrellas“

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

“New owner, New Chef great dishes from Oaxaca, Mexico, homemade tortillas, please don't compare it with the previous ownership and experiences from the Old Alamo..“

“I love their steak tacos.“

“Great food! Great service!“

“We celebrated our anniversary here last night and were very impressed with everything about this restaurant. I changed my mind about where to sit and the host didn’t bat an eye - just gave us the table I wanted.
I had wanted a specific menu item that was no longer available. Sergio checked and the kitchen was able to accommodate my request. The mango margarita, crab enchiladas and flan were amazing!
The guitar player was a nice addition to the outdoor seating.
I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to our next dining experience here.“