50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Island Lake

“We tried Chelo’s Taco & Burrito Express for the first time tonight and it was excellent!!! Highly recommend!“

“Some of the best made-from-scratch Mexican food in the area! Highly recommended.“

“Best Mexican food you’ll love this place great service and super clean environment“

“Definitely worth the few extra minutes driving up here from Round Lake. I showed up on Thursday to find out they’ve got an all you can eat taco special 👀 I gotta roll myself out to my car after this. Don’t let the previous rough construction out front fool you, this place is gold. I had the steak and chorizo tacos that were superb. Mango margarita slapped 👏🏻“

“Great taqueria!! Good food, awesome staff, just an all around good dining experience for all. It’s my 8 year old grandson’s favorite place to eat so that’s got to say something. ❤️“

“awesome food and service. will be back!“

“Loved the food! Sal is a great guy! Great service!“

“Tiene muy buen sabor sin duda es auténtico en comida no me quejo pero si en q no te dan un tenedor al menos q tu lo pida la muchacha q atiende se mira muy enojada no va ni una vez sola vez a preguntar por cortesía si es q todo está bien,, le pides agua sin hielo y te dice q no se puede q ya toda tiene hielo la comida buenísima el servicio no no bueno Gracias espero q este comentario sea constructivo!!!“

“Some of the best tacos in the area. Wonderful staff. It was my first time coming in and the food was amazing. Highly recommend! 5/5“

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I recently visited Raul’s Burrito Express and had the Huevos a la Mexicana—wow, what a delicious experience! The flavors were spot on, and the portion size was absolutely incredible. You get a lot of food for such an affordable price, which makes it a fantastic value.

If you’re a fan of authentic Mexican flavors, this place should be at the top of your list. The flour tortillas are a must-try—soft, fresh, and perfect for soaking up every bit of that delicious meal. Whether you’re craving breakfast or a hearty burrito, Raul’s Burrito Express never disappoints. This is a true hidden gem for anyone who loves generous portions and top-notch Mexican cuisine!“

“We just celebrated my wife's surprise 65th birthday Sunday with 14 family members. We chose El vado #2 Mexican Restaurant and couldn't be any happier. From them going out of their way purchasing ballons and banners to her complimentary frozen ice cream the service, food and drinks were phenomenal. Very warm and welcoming staff. Very appreciative of your business and fantastic atmosphere. Thank you for this memory. Never felt rushed. Everyone in our family raved on how great it was and was one of our best parties ever. Familiar with their other restaurant in McHenry which is also excellent and reasonably priced. You have to try this place if you like mexican food. A+++“

“The lengua tacos were delicious and the tamales were loaded with shredded pork. I’ll be back again soon.“

“Friendly and amazing food!!!“

“The tacos were good. The salsa was extremely spicy (still edible, but I prefer a more mild salsa, especially in a restaurant setting) and the chicken taco which claimed to be spicy, actually wasn't, which I thought was kind of strange. The pico de gallo on my fish taco was also very hot since it contained a lot of jalapeno. Out of the 3 tacos I got the mahi mahi was my favorite.“

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

“Good the best“

“Hands down La Fonda is second to none! Best authentic Mexican restaurant in McHenry county!!!“

“I knew their enchiladas were good but man, the breakfast was GREAT... steak was cooked to perfection... yummm!! ☕😋🥞🥩“

“My family and I moved to McHenry not that long ago and let me tell you, finding a Hispanic/latino restaurant isn’t hard to find - But finding the restaurant that delivers in not just their service, but their food is hard to find. That’s where my brother and I have found ourselves many times visiting other restaurants around the area and being let down…

Not today! We have finally found a restaurant that delivers in all the areas we have been looking for and then some. Listen, want to know how to spot a good Mexican restaurant , try their chip and salsa and their aqua de horchata. If they’re stale, you’ll know first hand what to expect.

Well, let me tell you that not only did this place feel welcoming, their food was delicious! The tamales was the key factor in this as well as their rice. My brother and I were left satisfied and happy. The owner reminds me of my father, someone who fights to make a living and the way everyone here treats their customers is outstanding! I can see why the people who kept arriving had a smile on and just respected as if they were familia.

Highly recommend this place and I cannot wait to come back! Gracias por todo ??“

“Great Mexican Food in Downtown Round Lake with a Mexican Bakery next door“

“Stopped by on a whim and was very, very surprised. The outside is quite attractive with an outside eating area. The inside is nice and clean with plenty of seating. We ordered chips and salsa, Pollo with Mole, and the Steak Burrito Fajita. The chips are homemade (as expected) and very good. The chicken in the Pollo with Mole was super tender. The mole was rich. It came with homemade corn tortillas. The Steak Burrito is filled with fajita fillings, so steak, green and red peppers, and onions. The flour tortilla was filled and grilled giving the whole a nice smokey flavor. It was one of the very best burritos I have ever had. Look over my reviews. I have eaten a lot of burritos. They have a creamy salsa verde that is great, a very nice Roja sauce, and a hot sauce that is no joke hot. Our server was great and the whole experience was a great one. Will be back soon.“

“Nice small place tucked into a strip mall. Add tacos barbacoa. Which were excellent. We also had the largest tray of nachos ever. It serves over four people. The staff was friendly and the food was served quickly and piping hot. Superfresh.“

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

“Absolutely love their marinated pork Al pastor. The atmosphere is very friendly and ma'am and pap place like.
It is not the cheapest place but it is totally worth it because they have the biggest tortas and portions I ever had.
My torta was basically double sized and huge. Thanks guys, keep it up!“

“Great portions, delicious food, friendly service. I will drive 30 minutes from Marengo any day for this food!!“

“A hometown, homemade, come down to a Mexican - American restaurant. A diamond in a rough with the right combination of pleasure and comfort. Do not let this place disappear! With plenty of vegetarian options, it's made for everyone.

Vegetarian options: It has a section on the menu for us veggie!“

“Kelly is an amazing host and person to work with when we were planning our daughter's baby shower for 20 guests. Lots of compliments from our guests about the appearance of this venue. We would HIGHLY recommend Main Street Station for a smaller venue atmosphere!“

“Burrito Parrilla Mexicana was a delightful surprise! From the moment we walked in, the friendly staff made us feel welcome. Our server was attentive and helpful

The food was the real star of the show and served quickly. We started with the nachos, which were piled high with fresh toppings and melted cheese. The beef enchiladas were smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce, and the tacos were packed with perfectly seasoned meat and fresh vegetables.

Overall, Burrito Parrilla Mexicana offers a fantastic dining experience. The food is delicious, the service is excellent, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. I recommend it to anyone looking for authentic Mexican cuisine and selection diversity.“

“Have lived in Round Lake Beach 17 years and this is my 1st time coming in for a sit down meal (Saturday 5/4, 7pm). The place was 1/2 to 2/3 full. What impressed me the most is the waitresses (only 2) were able to keep people fed in a very timely manner. The establishment is clean and the food was good. Both my spouse and I ordered the carne asada meal. Unfortunately one flank steak was a bit greasy compared to the other one. My spouse has acid reflux, so that's probably why she noticed this. Had an excellent experience, the prices are fair, and "yes" I do plan to dine at this establishment again one day.“

“Small cozy restaurant with great and attentive service 👍🏻“

“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!“

“The best Food and atmosphere. Great friendly service.“

“Muy rico todo! Las salsas diferentes y sabrosas los tacos y quesabirrias deliciosas! Pozole estilo Guerrero muy rico! Y el servicio ni se diga!! La mesera súper amable y atenta!“

“Been going to Sergios since the beginning. The owner, Sergio, is an awesome guy. I moved out of Lake Zurich two years ago but every time I’m in town and am hungry, I usually try to stop by.“

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

“super rico y muy buena atencion recomendable“

“Such a cute little place to eat !! Very good food , the owner is so friendly and so nice and outgoing and food was fast and perfect ! Support these local businesses ! These type of people deserve our business !! I will be back

Kid-friendliness: So kind to my ten year old daughter“

“Great Food and and great Folks. Lat time I was there dropped my wallet I called and thy said yes it was found. I picked it up not missing a penny Honest people there“

“Me and my teenager love this place. Tacos are great!“

“You know sometimes you find a gem by accident. I was walking around downtown Fox Lake waiting for a car repair. I wandered into a clean unassuming Mexican restaurant and got their full attention. I was treated like a king. Large portions of fresh quality food at low prices. It doesn't get much better than this. Customers should be standing in line to get in. Fully five stars.“

“We tried this place for the first time today. It was fantastic great good perfect blend of great homemade Mexican food with great American breakfast foods as well! I had the huevos rancheros with French toast, so delicious! Great service and great food! 10/10“

“Delicious food & drinks. Authentic atmosphere.“

“Love the food here! But, not great customer Service. The service was pretty fast… But they did not have any cheeseburgers as it said on their menu for the kids meal. I also did not have any chicken nuggets from the kids meal, They also had no Lengua tacos and only enough steak to make three tacos. And I would also recommend updating your website to include that you no longer serve alcohol“

“great food, good service, can't wait to go back. 👍👍“

“Las Carnitas Están Buenas Cuando Están Frescas, Recomiendo comer las carnitas con unas tortillas de milagro y la salsa verde de la azteca, lo mejor de lo mejor su cebolla y cilantro con un limonzitz, FIRE! 🔥 En mi humilde opinión, no me gustaron las tortillas echas a mano y tampoco me gusto las salsas… siento que si puede mejorar la comida no eh podido probar todo mas que las carnitas, y la carne asada, igual no me gusto tanto la carne asada pero eso es solo mi opinión. Jose, nos dona una charola de carnitas para darles de comer a nuestros mayores y ellos la disfrutan. Por partes si recomiendo este lugar por el corazón que tiene y las carnitas que hacen. Pero, si puede mejorar. Bendiciones 🙌“

“We are kicking ourselves for not going to dinner sooner here!! We didn’t want to drive to Grayslake or McHenry so we decided to give Ajua Mexican Restaurant a try!! NOT DISAPPOINTED ONE BIT!! IT WAS AWESOME!! Food was fresh and hot! Drinks were amazing! Staff were very friendly and helpful! Not to mention, music was appropriate!! We were pleasantly surprised to learn they are expanding!! This is our new go to for sit down and take out!!“

“Si me gustó la comida . y tienen buen servicio. las meseras son muy amables“

“Buen lugar buena birria 🥳🥳“

“Delicious fish tacos and they’ve always gotten every order right! Much more than I can say about other Mexican places I’ve ordered from.“

“Taco & Burrito Express is great. Their burrito was huge and delicious! I also tried their chicken quesadilla and put a hot sauce on it. The taste is mind-blowing. Worth trying! Perfect place to bring friends and family. Their location is very accessible. Taco & Burrito Express have never disappointed me. Thank you for awesome service!“