50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lake Forest

“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.“

“The girl at the register was really nice and she helped me out with figuring out what i want. Speaking of what i want, my foods was absolutely packed full, I've never been to a taco bell with such full tacos, and it was still really good 100/10 amazing experience“

“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.“

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

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

“very friendly great food great service“

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

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

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

“Delicious Mexican food and creative cuisine.“

“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.“

“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!“

“You all never disappoint with the abundance of vegan options. LOVE everything I’ve ever had. This time I had loaded fries which were amazing! My entire vegan family loves Momcorn. The chips and salsa are the best ever!!“

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

“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 🤗“

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

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

“As someone who has worked in the service industry , Im delighted by the ambience, great staff service and most importantly the food/drinks. Amanda our server was super attentive, and even Pablo (the owner) came to the table to recommend great drinks. Lola’s really does represent the Mexican culture of good food, welcoming atmosphere and tasty dishes. Definitely recommend the Fajitas and the Jalapeno Poppers ! For drinks the Mango Habanero cocktail was tasty!“

“Best seafood in town“

“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.“

“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!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“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.“

“Where do I begin? Welcoming atmosphere, clean restaurant, and attentive service. I'm not a margarita fan, but I thoroughly enjoy my strawberry margarita and would enjoy again! My fiancé ordered salsa and chips for an appetizer and we were both happily surprised with the fresh chips and tasty green salsa! After enjoying our appetizer we both ordered their three taco dinner special for taco Tuesday. My fiancé order steak tacos and I ordered a combination of chicken tinga, chorizo, and their house special campechano. Everything was amazing!!! My fiancé enjoys the spicier salsas and was offered a habenero red salsa. We sampled all three that was received and have nothing but good things to say about them all. Thank you for an amazing dinning experience tonight, can't wait to come back and enjoy a new dish in the near future! ☺️🌮🌯“

“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.“

“great customer service and food is really good“

“The food tastes good, though sometimes the sauce portions are a bit small, but if you ask, they’ll give you more. Prices are on the higher side. I usually stop by after grocery shopping at Whole Foods with my family when we feel a bit hungry. It’s a self-service kiosk, yet it prompts for tips. At first, I didn’t realize and added a few times, but honestly, if tipping is necessary, it should go directly to the chefs.“

“The food here is so delicious and the staff are so nice Issa is friendly and welcoming and greets me and my husband when we come in and Javier the cook is amazing and the price is pretty fair for the food your getting definitely recommend coming here!“

“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.“

“great restaurant very good food and service“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Five stars ………………………………..“

“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!!“

“New restaurant in Waukegan. Great tasty food and good service. The torta cubana was delicious.“

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

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

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

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

“Great people and the best Margaritas 👌“

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