50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lake Forest

“Got the cantina chicken quesadilla meal, the food was fresh, hot and pretty quick, and they had by far the freshest tomatoes, lettuce, and onions I've ever had at a tacobell. And the employees were very kind. Of course being on the oasis, this is best view I've ever had while eating tacobell. 10/10 ? ? experience.“

“Not authentic Mexican food even though the name is Authentico. I ordered the veggie mushroom Rojas which was very bland and had no flavor absolutely so I had to dose with lot of salsa to make it flavorful. Ambience is nice and outside seating is great but nothing about food to rave about.“

“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!“

“I can't recommend Taco Pros enough!

This place strikes the perfect balance between a quick bite and a full-service dining experience. Unlike other Mexican restaurants that go heavy on stereotypical decor, Taco Pros opts for a more modern and casual ambiance that feels fresh and welcoming.

The food is consistently fantastic—flavorful, fresh, and satisfying every time. Despite the quality, their service is impressively fast, comparable to a fast-food restaurant, but with that extra touch of care and attention you'd expect from a sit-down spot. It’s ideal if you’re on a lunch break or just craving a quick, delicious meal.

For those in offices, Taco Pros offers excellent catering options with trays that are perfect for any meeting or office event. My kids and I are regulars here, coming in at least twice a week. It’s easy to see why they’ve grown so rapidly in the past five years, opening multiple locations. Taco Pros really nails it with their combination of good food, great prices, and a comfortable atmosphere.

Kid-friendliness: Ask for their 1 Taco kids meal, FF or rice and beans. It's great for kids 10 and younger.“

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

“Amazing food! Great service! Lovveedddd the street corn in a bowl!“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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 🤗“

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

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.“

“Excellent place to have a good time with family or friends. Pablo, a very nice and helpful person. Yashira was our waitress and she took great care of us, we were a large group and she handled everything very well. The food was on time and very good. We will definitely return.“

“Hands down best food in town the carne asada full of flavor and tender goes perfect on their huaraches and sopes! Tacos and volcánitos are a splendid delight. Aguas frescas!! Strawberry and guayaba perfect for any sweet cravings ! Put it all together in a homey spot with good vibes music in the background just makes it an excellent choice for lunch and dinner“

“I don’t usually rate a restaurant. But I went out my way to Google, 6/20/24-7pm. Waukegan on Belvidere. HOLY $HET they up’d their game. Most the time it’s meh, does the job. Just got some tacos Flavor Flavor Flavor Chicken & Beef Wow just Wow!!!! Pls keep it up. I’ll be back tmrw!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“I've been a repeat customer for the great food and great service 👌 💖 everything we've ordered has been delicioso“

“great restaurant very good food and service“

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

“When you want really good authentic Mexican food, this is the place to be! I am a sucker for the tacos here.

Dietary restrictions: The menu is robust with a lot of options that caters to anyone. You can also customized each food item according to your restrictions.

Parking: During busy hours it can be hard to find street parking. Worst case scenario is if you park a few streets down and up walking 5 minutes or less.“

“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.“

“Had a fantastic night at a painting event they had. The staff was super friendly and very attentive. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. It's a very fun and welcoming environment.“

“Friendly service and the chips are homemade and soooo delicious the best chips and with a variety of salsas to dip into. The best chips and salsa experience I’ve had at a restaurant while waiting for my food. The queso birria was amazing the perfect crunch and the flavor was definitely there. I highly recommend this place. We stopped here by chance and I’m glad we did or I wouldn’t have discovered this gem! I can’t forget the music it’s a beautiful vibe with musica romantica!“

“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.“

“Best seafood in town“

“awesome food and service. will be back!“

“Their chicken asados are always so good this place is slept on surprised they don’t have a line waiting outside 💯“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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!“

“What a fantastic place for lovers of authentic typical Mexican cuisine, I will mention two that led us to the place: Pambazo and Huaraches 👌🏽 two typical dishes that cannot be found anywhere.
The service is excellent, warm and friendly.
It's worth treating yourself.“

“I literally go here like 5x a week. Menudo and the chicken tinga tacos are my favorite, even though the entire menu is really great. For my navy/military brothers around the way, this is definitely a place to check out!

I literally go here like 5 times a week. The Menudo and Pollo Tinga Tacos are my favorites, although the entire menu is really excellent. For my military and navy brothers on the road, this is definitely a place to visit!“

“Very, very good lunch menu! Family owned, I will definitely be back!!!“

“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!“

“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 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.“

“Tried it for the first time today and holy mole was it good. The place is small but very well taken care of and very clean. I got the Bravo Burrito w/ steak and it was an excellent level of yummy spicy. Beans and rice were good, less salt than i am used to for a mexican place, but honestly liked that. Overall, i am so going there again and am excited to try other things.“

“Saw this place while driving n just thought let's have Mexican food tonight. Food was amazingly good! Very flavorful and excellent spiciness! Probably not where I would want to eat at the restaurant, but would definitely get carryout again!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Muy amables y las gorditas están riquísimas. También tienen opciones vegetarianas. ¡Vamos a regresar pronto!“

“In general, Mexican food is tasty, and here it is still tasty, but in particular in this establishment they roast the chicken and serve it with the feathers, you can even see the chicken roasting even with the feathers in the kitchen, a huge point to improve. They must improve hygiene and keep tables clean for customers“

“The best margs and Palomas around. The homemade tortillas are killer. I haven't had anything here I didn't like“

“Food was delicious and staff very friendly,food came out quickly“

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