50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lake In The Hills

“Super cute inside. Staff is very friendly, food is fresh and taste great!“

“the best in food to enjoy a nice afternoon“

“Visited 03/17/25. Chalupa shell was NOT fried. I love chalupa's and was so disappointed to open my favorite item. It wasn't fried...AT ALL. I have been ordering this item for more than 20 years. I don't know how such a crucial step was missed. If I wanted a gordita, I would have ordered. I couldn't even finish it. Check your food before leaving the store.“

“We’ve come to love this place. Clean, comfortable , dining space with authentic Mexican food. Friendly and accommodating service as well with affordable pricing. Love it.“

“Awesome place, great party rooms!! Great food!! Friendly staff“

“Had an exceptional experience using Bella Vista for catering a recent bridal shower. Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend!“

“the best. tacos are phenomenal“

“By far the best guacamole I’ve ever had! Love the burritos as well. However, I tried something new fish fries. Absolutely amazing! I’ve tried three different Mexican restaurants in town and this is the only one I eat at.“

“wonderful selections, great service and value meals“

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

“Ordered from there twice and have not been disappointed. My wife loves their Mole sauce“

“My favorite place to get tacos! Love the salsa 😋“

“Mr. Cesar’s Mexican Grill is our new favorite! Their menu is huge, portions are generous, the food is authentic, the atmosphere is friendly and bright! Eat in, carry out, delivery! Such a delight to have this great Mexican restaurant right here in Elgin!“

“on our first visit 4/16/24- tried chicken fajitas and chicken taco meal. Both were delicious and huge portions. Waitress was attentive and friendly. We'll be back!👍“

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

“Los mejores tacos de la región y el personal muy amable y los dueños ya ni se diga mis respetos para don José muy amable ,además cuentan con una michoacana y muy deliciosas paletas y helado Amo ir a comer tacos a la alcancia…“

“We tried the burrito al pastor and the veggie huarache, and everything was packed with flavor. The guacamole was fresh and creamy, and a touch of salt made it perfect. The rice and beans were fully vegetarian, which was great to see. My burrito was huge, nicely toasted, and every bite was satisfying. A really enjoyable meal from start to finish!“

“5 stars! The staff was very friendly. The food was very fresh and tasted amazing. The restaurant was also clean. It is unfortunately 3 hours from my home but will be an added stop when I travel that way!“

“Love the chicken burrito 🌯“

“Su comida es muy rica y ek lugar es muy limpio y muy atentos con sus clientes!!“

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

“Their food was filled with flavor and so good. Definitely coming back soon!“

“The best Mexican restaurant in McHenry County. The food and service is always excellent.“

“I can’t say enough great things about this place! My family and I absolutely love the quality of the food, and the service is always on point. We’ve ordered arrachera, chilaquiles, a taco dinner, and a kids’ burrito—and everything has been delicious. We also stopped by for Taco Tuesday, and once again, the food was fresh, authentic, and full of flavor. Highly recommend!“

“Buen sabor en los alimentos“

“Amazing food, friendly staff, and authentic through and through. Definitely our go to Mexican restaurant!“

“very good quality food and a friendly,Kind and caring staff“

“Great lunch menu, delicious. Great service.“

“✅ Friendly service
✅ Unlimited chips and 5 difference salsas!
✅ Piping hot food, fast
✅ Large portions
✅ Large seating area
✅ Clean bathrooms

What’s not to love about this restaurant?
My husband and I have been on a mission to find the best, authentic Mexican food in the Algonquin area. We, along with our friends and family, agree that this place is it! And we also love that they’re closed on Sundays.“

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

“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!“

“Hola 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼
If you're looking for a little slice of Mexico right here, La Mexicana Buena Vista is the place to be! 🌮✨

From the moment you step in, the warm and inviting atmosphere makes you feel like you’re home. We ordered a feast fit for champions: starting with the taco dinner featuring mouthwatering steak cabeza and al pastor that danced in our mouths with every bite—simply divine! Each taco was packed with flavor, and the toppings were fresh, making our taste buds sing! 🎶

Next up was the steak a la mexicana dinner, which came generously served with rice, beans, and a refreshing salad. The steak was cooked to perfection, bursting with flavor and paired perfectly with silky avocado slices. It's like a fiesta on a plate!

Oh, and let’s not forget the steak torta! This beauty was a gooey, delicious masterpiece served with rice and beans that felt like a warm hug on a plate. And the agua fresca? The horchata was a creamy treat that perfectly quenched our thirst alongside the tartness of the Jamaica.

The service here deserves a shoutout as well! The cooks were as polite as they were skilled, and the staff taking our orders were genuinely friendly. It’s clear they love what they do, which indeed adds to the whole experience.

In short, La Mexicana Buena Vista is more than just a restaurant; it's a delightful culinary adventure. Whether you're a taco aficionado or a first-timer, this place will leave you craving more. Highly recommend for anyone looking to satisfy their Mexican food cravings with heartwarming service! 🌮❤️

Can't wait to return and explore more of their delicious menu! You will not regret visiting this gem!“

“This place looks amazing, colorful and beautifully decorated, definitely worth taking pictures. The food was also fantastic, everyone raved about it. Their drinks were beautifully presented, for example, garnished with a flower. There was also a mariachi band playing; they played "Happy Birthday" for me and even dedicated a song I really love to me ❤️“

“Jeff provided great customer service when we partnered with him for catering one of our events!“

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

“We had a wide range of food, tacos, quesadillas and quesabirria. Everything was so good, full of flavor. They had a variety of salsas, soooo good! Their staff was friendly and we got our food pretty quick.“

“The best tacos in Woodstock“

“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“

“My brother and I stopped by earlier in the day and had an amazing experience! I had seen the restaurant on TikTok and we were able to go there today, I ordered the fajitas and he ordered three tacos and a gordita. We also ordered horchata

The horchata was honestly so good, smooth and creamy as well as refreshing, one of the best I’ve had at a restaurant!

My fajitas were absolutely fantastic, I ordered combination of steak and chicken and it was the best ever. The steak was juicy and tender and the chicken was so flavorful. Usually I don’t enjoy green peppers too much but you guys made them so yummy and the whole dish was flavorful

My brother chowed down on his Gordita and got full as he didn’t know it was going to be as big and full as it was and he was not disappointed. He said the tacos were also very good and will definitely be ordering both again!

The service was also great, the young women who I had seen on TikTok and the reason to stop by was so sweet to us and very kind. We will definitely be retuning :)“

“Local resident here and this place does have great food, the restaurant is a tad dated being the old Pizza Hut but none the less it is clean and service is typically very good. My only problem with this place is the pricing; in my honest opinion it is more expensive than most Mexican restaurants. For 5 tacos and a 1 torta sandwich came out to $31 plus tax for take out! In most places it’s about $20 ish. We don’t go as often as we’d like due to the pricing here but I get it, it’s a cost of business and it is what it is. I do feel they should be given a try by everyone though and again the food is very good, it is just on the pricier side for what it is.“

“Great service very kind and it feels just like a home cozy small but is amazing. The steak tacos were one of the best tacos I've had in a long time I used to think my moms tacos were the best until I had these. The atmosphere was great there was not that much people but the waiters were really kind and excellent.“

“I absolutely loved the energy of the lady at the front counter! She was amazing! She was giving me samples of the juices and the salsa while I was waiting for the food and she was so nice and she just made you feel welcomed and the food was really good too! I will be back, this is my new favorite place!

Unfortunately, THIS PLACE DOESN'T SELL THIS FOOD ANY MORE PLEASE REFER TO THE NEW MENU!!!“

“Excellent [Original] Excellent“

“Taco Tuesday has been the best!! $1.00 and they are so amazing. Will definitely be going to them as my main for Mexican food around McHenry county!! Check them out!“

“I don’t know what would have happened if I haven’t order the Shrimp Cocktail (Medium). Just eating it without putting anything on it, had a sweet taste to it, and don’t know if I’ll ever come back to it. But I now have a favorite food there.🤤“

“So very good!! Were new to elgin. We recently moved from Aurora and we love Latin food As well as a great margarita.. If you love great Latin food and margaritas then you Will LOVE this place!“

“Friendly staff and some of the yummiest food I’ve had! Come try it and I promise, you’ll want to keep coming back.“

“We recently ordered 50 tacos for a party on Saturday! They took my order during the week and had it ready to go! All the tacos were individually wrapped and labeled. It came with SO MANY TOPPINGS!!! They helped me load it in the car and were so kind!! The Al pastor is better than any other place around!!! Just can’t recommend them enough!! Thank you Fastacos!!!!!“

“The service was great and the food fantastic! Our servers was super nice and immediately brought some pico de gallo and chips. I had tacos (lengua, carne asada, and chile relleno). They were some of the best tacos I've had. The rest of the family said the chimichanga and burrito suizo were just as good! Highly recommend.“

“My family, including young children, enjoyed Juanita's. Don't let the inconspicuous facade fool you, the inside is warm and inviting with delicious recipes. I liked the chicken mole so much I complemented the earthly flavor--that unmistakable blend of chocolate, nut, and cinnamon--to our server only to learn it's a family recipe prepared fresh each day. Five stars for food and service, I'd give five stars for atmosphere but I save five stars for Mexican restaurants that put chips and salsa on the table as a welcoming gesture. Lastly, the prices at Juanita's are reasonable for the quality of the food. It a world of bland corporate chains, I'm happy to support genuinely local, family-run businesses.“