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.“

“Amazingly authentic, from the food to the environment. I absolutely love this place.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.“

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

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

“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.“

“Wonderful to work with Jay to support BMS girls lacrosse. Donated 40 tacos for pre-game meal!“

“I recently started working right across the street from this place! I’ve never had their food but today I decided to give them a try and I got myself the Picadillo Torta and it was exceptional. The cashier was so nice and gave me a complementary small drink since I didn’t have enough money to pay for it.

Definitely will be recommending them💗✨“

“Best bean burrito in Chicagoland!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Nice waitress and great food.“

“Super friendly staff, especially Jenna, the lady that helped me--I forgot her name and also Jennifer! The guy behind the counter and whoever was working the kitchen were smiling and kind as well. Food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend the shrimp bowl. The citrus lime sauce is amazing. The guac is super delicious. I will be coming here often.“

“Fondita Miguel is my new go to spot for local taco. It’s a small space so pickup is the way to go.

The corn tortillas are soft and fresh, the birria is rich and flavorful, and the pastor is done really well. My wife loves the chicken.

You also have to get the street corn. It is a must. Everything hits, prices are solid, and it is an easy spot to keep coming back to. Highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Absolutely the best service and friendly environment that you could have at a food place. The best flavors and presentation of all there food options on the menu. I’m a loyal customer I’ve been eating here since they’ve opened. Very fast delivery of the food and staff will also ask to take your trash for you! 100% would recommend eating here for any occasion.“

“Great spot for lunch! I came in around 2:30 - the service was attentive and hands on, and food came out extremely quick. I love that they serve fresh juice (the Verde Vida was amazing) and have a large tequila selection. The Blackberry margarita also did not disappoint, and the food is authentic and delicious. Will have to come back for dinner!“

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

“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.“

“Straight fire. Been here many times and never had a bad experience. They recently added birria and $3 margaritas which is an insane deal. If they push more for it to be a bar spot with those prices it would be packed 24/7. Will continue to come here for awesome food.“

“Karla at Cilantros is truly a gem! She’s always so sweet, welcoming, and incredibly hardworking. No matter how busy it gets, she handles everything with a smile and makes every customer feel appreciated. Her positive energy and dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. Cilantros is lucky to have her!“

“Love the food here thank you ricky“

“great restaurant very good food and service“

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

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

“Absolutely loved visiting Mis 3 Tesoros for the first time! 1000 recommend! Food was delicious 🤤 large portions!! Mint mojitos are AMAZING! Ask for en extra kick🫶🏻“

“muy buena comida todo está muy rico“

“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!“

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

“Great people and the best Margaritas 👌“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💯
I had an amazing experience at Los Huaraches! The food was absolutely delicious—everything tasted fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. The tacos and huaraches were perfectly made, and the portions were generous for the price. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff were super friendly and attentive. You can tell they really care about their customers and the quality of their food. Definitely one of my go-to spots now—highly recommend checking it out!“

“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!“

“This is a beautiful place with authentic delicious Mexican food in a perfect location. The chilles rellenos that Í ordered were absolutely delicious along with my margarita made my day. My friend ordered the typical carne asada which was served with rice and beans and she was delighted. We are for sure coming back during the summer to enjoy more of these authentic Mexican dishes.“

“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.“

“Always good! Thanks for a great time.“

“muy rica la comida, piñas coladas are the best!!“