30 Best Mexican Restaurants near Lindenhurst

“Being a Taco Bell super fan, I have been to quite a few Taco Bells in my time. This one however… is by far… the absolute best Taco Bell I’ve ever been to. At the very least it’s the best Taco Bell in Chicagoland. I mean that. The food is made with love here. You know what I mean. Orders are never messed up, the tacos are piled high neatly with ingredients, crunch wraps are stuffed, and the burritos are rolled neatly and tightly and grilled to perfection. It’s the kind of food you always hope for when you go to a Taco Bell but don’t often receive. Taco Bell employees are often pleasant and friendly and these employees are no exception. Except, I don’t think they’re fake smiles. I think they really mean them. Thanks, Lindenhurst Taco Bell. Keep it up.“

“After growing up within the Latino community, eating authentic Mexican dishes, and learning how to cook within that community, I'm pretty particular about the Mexican food establishments I give my hard-earned cash to, because I know what good Mexican food is and it is often not what you get...Cinco Hermanos gets my money happily!As such, I often have certain requests that may not be on a menu, but I know are doable, based on my knowledge of Mexican cuisine. Not only do they happily receive my request during my phone order, the request is always executed correctly and to my liking.My husband doesn't like certain things in his burrito, and when ordering from other places, those things were either in there, or replaced with other "fillers." He orders the same exact thing every time, so he has often been disappointed...and his requests are easy like no lettuce and no rice inside the burrito...no biggie, right? The first time we ordered the way my hubby likes his burrito, from Cinco Hermanos, not only did they get the order right, they added some extra meat in the burrito as the "filler." That's customer service and attention to detail right there!I love that their tacos ARE NOT GREASY!! We love tacos al pastor, but they are often bathing in grease, which is actually just laziness on the cook's part...I know, because I make them at home, often. I usually don't like to order carryout tacos as a result, because they arrive home soggy and greasy...NOT the experience I've had at Cinco Hermanos! The tortillas rarely have any extra grease on them and the meat is the same. Any tacos I've ever ordered from them arrive home intact, non-soggy, and as delicious as if they were just prepared in my own kitchen!I also really enjoy their green salsa...it tastes like homemade. You can tell that they used fresh ingredients and that it was made in smaller batches. It's hard to explain, but trust me when I say it is one of the best green salsas I've ever had, including some homemade authentic versions. It's a little warmer than most, so be prepared for that, but it is crave-able!If you're looking for a stellar caldo de res, this is the place! Not only did it taste like the thousands of caldo's I've enjoyed in Mexican kitchens over my lifetime, it was served the way you'd be served in said kitchen...plenty of meat and veggies in that delicious broth! My typical experience ordering caldo to-go, is a container with a lot of broth, one or two small pieces of meat, one small carrot, more cabbage than anything, and half a potato...not even enough meat to make a decent taco to eat with the broth. I ordered this one weekend I was sick, and let me tell you, it hit ALL the right spots! Rich broth with an abundance of meat and veggies...exactly the way it would be served in my home kitchen. I was floored when I opened the container and saw it, and then more pleasantly surprised when I tasted it...perfection! Just know that it's only available on weekends and totally worth the wait! Oh, and one of my requests, LOTS of limes, was absolutely fulfilled, happily. Hats off to this place for great customer service!I've not had one thing on the menu that has displeased me, nor has my husband. Not one.Not only is the food delicious, the service is impeccable. I have certain requests when I order carryout, not excessive by any means, just certain things we prefer, like only green salsa and no plastic utensils necessary. At other places we've ordered, 8 out of 10 times, there's a bunch of red salsa in the bag - along with the green - and a bunch of plastic forks that end up in our garbage can. EVERY SINGLE TIME we order from Cinco Hermanos, the instructions are followed to a T, which tells me that they're good business people and not throwing their money in our garbage can. As a business person, I find that smart, admirable, and a likely indicator of how they run their business on every level.Here's a good "tell" if a Mexican restaurant “

“Yummy authentic Mexican food. I had the shrimp burrito bowl and it was so good, I wanna go again tomorrow for lunch. My husband had the steak burrito dinner and he highly recommends it. Service was fast and workers were kind. This will be our go to Mexican place now.“

“Super friendly and welcoming environment/ HUGE vegan menu - so excited for their vegan jibarito - it did not disappoint!!! Owner was amazing and staff as well. Cant wait to be back! Try the jicama juice and vegan empanada!Vegetarian options: HUGE VEGAN MENU“

“Best, Mexican food in the area always consistent me or my wife We've been there probably 6 or 7 times in the last few months. It's nice to go to a place that consistently tastes the same every time you get it. They're not stingy on the meat and it tastes great. Can't beat them nothing better in a multiple cities in this area and we pretty much checked them all! Long as they continue what they're doing, I can't imagine they won't be very successful!!! We always get to stay tacos.“

“I came in from out of town and was looking for quick take out. I ordered four pork tamales and chips and guacamole, and I was not disappointed! The tamales are so huge, I got two meals out of the four! Delicious with the salsa, crema, and queso fresco provided with my order. The guacamole was also top notch; nice and chunky with lots of flavor.There is either sit down or counter service, depending on what you’re looking for. If I lived in town, I would definitely be a regular!“

“They sell the absolute best al pastor and asada tacos I've ever had! If I could rate them higher than 5 stars, I would. Their tortillas are soft with just a tiny bit of crispiness at the edges. The meat to tortilla ratio is top tier. The flavor of the meat when you add just a tiny bit of salsa and lime is wonderful. I love this place!“

“Due to the superb quality of the food and the outstanding service this has quickly become my wife and I's favorite spot to eat. We will probably be returning weekly and will be regular customers. The young man who does the serving is very attentive and more polite than anyone else I've ever seen in a restaurant. They always greet you when you walk in and say goodbye when you leave. All around excellent.“

“This place is fantastic ; the family feel of this place is genuine and feels very homey . The staff is extremely nice and the food is amazing ; had the special stuffed pepper with steak and it was really do die for . Not a single complain . Also the salsa and chips are very fresh . Very very pleased here and will be back for sure !!!“

“This is an absolute hidden gem of Mundelein!!! Everything is seasoned so well, delicious food, priced fairly, great service. We have tried so many Mexican restaurants all over town and this is hands down the best. We’ve eaten here lots of times- the tacos are always amazing, tortas, burritos too. I’ve had a few of the Mexican classic dinners. Never any complaints. Check it out!!“

“So so so good!!! Yes! Will go again! Will definitely try breakfast! I need to eat the menu!! It was absolutely delicious! The quality was really great but it's not cheap ($3+ for a taco) but definitely worth - you get what you pay for and extra yummy!!“

“All the food is amazing but they have the BEST Al Pastor tacos!!! Elote is also amazing. Chorizo tacos have an amazing flavor as well. They have great salsa. I like the mild one and my boyfriend loves the orange sauce- he even got an 8 oz container to go. Service is extremely friendly, accommodating, and appreciative. The atmosphere is small and cute and they make you feel at home. They have specials on Tuesdays for Taco Tuesday! We drive over 30 minutes to get here. I don't typically write reviews but this family owned business deserves all the love!!“

“I've driven past this place for years until my son and I got dinner there on a whim. Wow, we were missing out! It's cozy inside and the staff is always super-friendly. The burritos, Taco salad, and chimichangas are amazing. You definitely won't leave hungry!“

“Very nice place, small and family operated. Best Chalupas and Gorditas I've had in a while! been here several times, great Michilada's! small outside seating area and the inside is as well. about 10 tables inside, with a Bar to sit at and maybe 5 outside with sun umbrellas. (for warmer weather.) when it gets busy it can be kinda crowded but the family of about 8 do a great job keeping up! a must go to if you're in the mood for some great Mexican food! Pick your time right and avoid the crowd (unless you're into that kinda thing...) for great food, great, service and a Great atmosphere with delicious drinks! I've had the Chalupas Amazing, Gorditas Excellent, Margaritas Tangy and sweet, ChimiChanga dinner Awesome, try the fresh homemade Salsa And Guacamole! I usually go alone and have a beer before and with dinner, and a drink after dinner and it's usually around $25 to $35 + tipParking: they have an upper and lower parking lot. I've never had a parking issue.“

“I stopped by for the first time at this little shop for a quick bite. Got myself my usual favorite choice, steak burrito. Turns out this shop is a must have! Food so good, felt like it was imported straight from Mexico, no layovers. It was soooo good. It's been over a week and I still think of this little shop.“

“Did we just become best friends? YUP! ? I found this gem hidden in a small strip mall in waukegan Illinois. I make it my goal to try small Mexican restaurants across the US and this is BY FAR the best Al Pastor Taco Dinner I've had IN THE UNITED STATES. The only downside to this place is I don't think I can continue my quest to try as many as I can because now, I only want Tacos el Durango!Great job, guys!“

“Our first time here We came early on a weeknight for dinner. Great food, friendly staff Awesome menu, will have to come back to try some other things. Love that you can get fruit instead of fries with sandwiches. Add a salad for a small fee. Can't wait til it's warm enough to dine out on the patio. Gorgeous views of Silver Lake. Thanks for a great dinner!“

“Yum! I love the salsas. Guacamole and chips fresh and delicious. I had an el pastor burrito with everything. It was tasty and hit the spot. Meat was a little fatty, good flavor and not overcooked. I'll be back to try other menu items. Edit-return visit I had mole chicken. Tasty flavors and large portion to enjoy leftovers.“

“Had some solid Mexican food here. Ordered Bistek ranchero mexicano, Chicken enchiladas, Al pastor burrito, Al pastor tacos. Everything was good sized and with good flavor. Bistek has very thin been pieces about 3/4" square in ranchero source with a fresh salid next to it, refried beans, rice and marm tortillas. It was very good. The only thing I can offer is there were many onions where there could have been a bit more tomato / tomatillo and maybe a jalepino. The burrito was carefully put together and had good flavor, the pastor was nicely flavored with a good bit a spice to it. The chicken enchiladas were good sized with a good amount of cheese also with a fresh little salad. I did not even get to the tacos yet, will have those tomorrow. Definitely a solid meal!“

“Great food, great drinks, INCREDIBLE service! My cousin and I met up this weekend to catch up over margaritas and Mexican food and this is where we landed. We had Hailey as our server and she was so sweet and on top of everything! We were there for hours and she always made sure we were good on drinks and refilled our chips when we got low. She was fun and attentive, and to have a great server on top of the delicious food and margs, really made the night so wonderful for us. WE LOVE HAILEY!“

“The Burrito Bravo was recommended to me by a work colleague while I was visiting Gurnee and I had a signature Burrito Bravo with steak filling. It did not disappoint! All fantastic home made ingredients and the habanero sauce is not for the feint of heart. Spicy! The horchata is fantastic and necessary to reduce heat! The guacamole is also made fresh while you wait and excellent. I'm looking forward fondly to my return trip!“

“Went to try this place out for lunch and glad I did. Found another place that serves mole and this is pretty good as well. Had Laura as our server and she was awesome, friendly and fast. Ordered more stuffs to go for dinner since just wanna stay in tonight and rest. The place has typical Mexican restaurant decorations and the place was a bit on the darker or dimmer side. Their lengua tacos were good as well as their birreria tacos. I also tried their flan, though I was not a fan of to be honest, everyone has their own preference on how they like their flan but can't say I didn't try. I'll have to come again and try their Caldo de res and compare it with the way other restaurants make it. Over all it was a pleasant experience. I just wish the owner was more acknowledging to her customers and say hi, ask how was everything and smile but she didn't seem approachable and didn't give any acknowledgment even we are right in front of the register and she was behind the cashier checking us out. My reviews are about my overall entire experience from my entrance to the business and to my exit of the business experience. As I always mention on my previous reviews of other businesses, hospitality, friendliness, attentiveness and cleanliness is just as important as serving good foods. Almost a 5 star but the ending was kinda a downer. Was gonna rate 3 stars but that wouldn't be fair to the good service our waitress Laura has given us.“

“Could not recommend this place enough. The atmosphere is so fun and the music kept both of my boys (2 & 4) dancing having fun the whole time we waited for our food! All the employees we encountered were very friendly. I had a strawberry basil margarita which was good but my husband had the Lola’s margarita which was just a plain margarita and we both agree the best margarita we’ve ever had. The chicken fajitas and steak tacos were outstanding! The owner was so nice and made sure our chips and salsa were always full and he surprised my boys with ice cream after we were done! Will definitely be back!“

“Great "hole in the wall" joint that you're always looking for, but can never quite find. We had recently moved to the area and were very impressed with the quality and overall flavor of our meals and their salsas. It's can be quiet and somewhat desolate at times, but don't let that steer you away! We thought our alcoholic beverages were a little underwhelming, but we could just have high standards for margaritas. Overall, solid spot to hit if you want some tasty Mexican cuisine!“

“Really enjoyed our food from here. Very authentic dishes. Pozole both red and green available..even saw Blanco as an open! Staff was attentive and hard working. My strawberry margarita was delicious (and eye pleasing!). We order often from door dash as well. We most recently stopped here on Christmas Day..was shocked and appreciative they were open.“

“There is a similarly named place in another state, but they are not related (thanks, Cartman!). Either way, the food was perfect!Warm chips and a not-too-spicy salsa were delivered right away, and large quesadilla appetizers and steak tacos were just perfect! 10/10, would recommend!Parking: We parked for free in the Lake Street Parking Garage on a Saturday evening, which was a quick one-minute walk from the restaurant.“

“The reviews made me doubt about whether to try the food or not, but honestly it was worth it. I had ordered flautas with chicken, tamales both red and green, they were clearly the BEST I've ever tried. The food I tried tasted like the ones I grew up with, the waiting and money was worth all the food & it was in fact the cheapest ever. ❤️ (I honestly don't get why they are saying that the tamales are dry and not at temperature at all when I literary burned myself ??)Kid-friendliness: The waitress was patient whenever the kids where doubing about what to order, he gave the food recommendations, the portions that were served were PERFECT for kids.“

“The owner is outstanding.Listens to the customer.I'm very helpful.We enjoyed a few very much.We had a great time there.I've had Several of my friends meet there for lunch.We enjoy that so much.My husband I go to eat sometimes.That she opened up Her her restaurant so we could hand out things.To people you need.“

“So so so good. The taco dinner was Al pastor and I finished the whole thing. My boyfriend had the Carne asada dinner and he also finished the whole thing. We had the mango and Italian margaritas which were made by our server and she was super nice! Overall the place was quiet but a hidden gem“

“Dinner on a Friday night was a great experience. This is not a fancy place but sits right in the middle of beautiful downtown Grayslake. The menu is simple and straightforward, basic Mexican food and pizza. The tacos were delicious and the service was friendly. Nothing incredibly unique but just good. Prices are very reasonable as well along with free chips and salsa at the table that were yummy!“