35 Best Mexican Restaurants in Rockford

Restaurantji presents Rockford's standout Mexican dining destinations. Enjoy a range of Mexican flavors, from Steak Tacos to Chips and Salsa, and relish top-notch Thai dishes in the area.

Lucha Cantina Mexican • $$
1641 North Alpine Road, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Southwestern Chop Salad w Chicken
Chicken and Spinach Enchiladas
Guacamole w Chips - 2 Pounds
Spicy Hawaiian Shrimp Tacos
Blackened Wahoo Fish Tacos
Moo Peep Oink Enchiladas
Killer Kilo 3lb Burrito
BBQ Pulled Pork Nachos
Elote & Shrimp Rangoon
The Cheesesteak Chimi

“Sat out on the balcony and had a delicious late lunch! Food was really flavorful, ended up eating way too much. I wish I lived in town to come back more often, was traveling through. I'll keep it in mind though next time I'm in the area!“

4.6 Superb395 Reviews
Marrufo's Tacos Mexican • $
3222 South Alpine Road, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Birria-Ramen 32oz with 1 Quesabirria
1 -Street Taco Individual
Marrufo’S Tacos Menu
Chips & Nacho Cheese
Chips \u0026 Salsa
Traditional Burrito
California Burrito
Ribeye Steak Tacos
Street Taco Combo
Quesabirria Torta

“Love this place 👌 love the birria tacos“

4.7 Superb141 Reviews
El Zócalo Taqueria Mexican • $
2519 Broadway, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Green Enchiladas Verdes
Enchilada De Mole
De Huitlacoche
Rice and Beans
Chile Relleno
Tom Yum
Burrito
Pupusas
Pozole

“Food is like home made ! Very recomended“

4.6 Superb94 Reviews
Cantina Taco Mexican • $
117 South Main Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Traditional Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Screw City Taco
Carnitas Tacos
Steak Taco Tray
Mango Habanero
Chips and Queso
Barbacoa Taco
Burrito Bowl
Shrimp Taco

“Fantastic. Fav Rkfd Taco spot. Screw city , Thai tacos are great. Taco Tues Special Never Misses. C U next Tuesday“

4.5 Superb245 Reviews
Sweets N' Eats Mexican • $
7096 Walton Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Cookie Dough Ice Cream Waffle Cone
Carmel Brownie Cheesecake Slice
Fruit Mix with Spicy Souce
Build Your Own Smoothie
Quesabirrias Set of 3
Deep Fried Oreos
Ice Cream Sundae
3 Steak Taco's
Brownie Sundae
Burrito Dinner

“my husband and I liked our food and then some sweets. it's a combo Mexican restaurant/candy store/ice cream parlor. You gotta go at least once.“

4.5 Superb212 Reviews
TORTILLA EXPRESS Mexican • $
202 West State Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Taco with Cilantro Onion and Sour Cream
Grilled Chicken Burrito
Grilled Chicken Taco
Chips and Guacamole
Chimichanga Fajita
Pastor Chimichanga
Enchiladas Verdes
Steak Taco Dinner
Steak Chimichanga
Steak Quesadilla

“Great food (recommend the enchilada fajita with grilled chicken!), tasty margaritas, quick service, and the owner is very kind and welcoming. Love the downtown location too!“

4.7 Superb94 Reviews
Jalisco & Tequila Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
805 E State St, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Philly Cheese Steak
Street Tacos
Enchiladas
Guacamole
Pozole

“Was great our first time there. Celebrated my son’s 21st birthday tonight. Food and staff were amazing. They made my sons night. Will be cackling often and recommend going to anyone.“

4.6 Superb130 Reviews
Mexico Clasico Mexican • $
3929 Broadway, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Tortilla Chips and Salsa
Chimichanga Tradicional
Steak Tacos De Asada
Guacamole and Chips
Enchiladas Acapulco
lg Chips and Salsa
Guacamole Abuelita
Quesadilla Fajita
Molcajete Clasico
Chimichanga Fajita

“Great food. Great service. Good price.“

4.4 Superb342 Reviews
Tacomex Mexican • $
5811 Forest Hills Road Ste 5, Rockford

“Quesabirrias? Say less. The food is delicious- the flavor is unbelievable; the salsas are phenomenal. Spicy enough to convince me they’re authentic but not so over the top that I can’t feel my tongue anymore. The burrito was massive, and my husband has already asked to go back for dinner. We spent about $30 for lunch for both of us, including the churro cheesecake which was superb. A great value for our money, and we will absolutely eat here again.“

4.6 Superb52 Reviews
CHULOS TACOS Mexican • $$
226 7th Street, Rockford

“This place is such a gem. First of all, the experience starts off well with reserved parking. Then you get greeted by the pleasant atmosphere with beautiful decorations and natural flowers all around the tables. The prices seem on the high end but it's absolutely worth it when you see the generous size portions and the quality ingredients, also the great taste and love it was put together. So take that into consideration when you will probably order more than you can eat. There is no alcohol to be served but the monster it was OK.“

4.5 Superb51 Reviews
Chavez Mexican Restaurante Mexican • $$
5494 East State Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Street Tacos La Taqueria
National Margarita Day
Enchiladas Tricolor 3
Philly Steak Burrito
Rib-Eye a La Mexicana
Chimichanga Regular
Grilled Steak Tacos
Fajita Chimichanga
Seafood Chimichanga
Chicken Fajitas

“Our food was delicious and the service was excellent- will be going back!“

4.2 Good293 Reviews
Food Market La Chiquita & Taqueria Mexican • $$
1414 South Main Street, Rockford

“tienen los trabajadores muy atentos con los cliente“

4.2 Good215 Reviews
Hacienda Sn. José Mexican • $
986 West Riverside Boulevard, Rockford

“Great food all the time. Great service and weekend night are fun karaoke nights.“

4.8 Superb18 Reviews
Fiesta Cancun Mexican • $
631 Highgrove Place, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Frijoles Arroz Y Ensalada Con Guacamole
Nachos with Cheese
Carne Asada Tacos
Quesadilla Grande
Hard Shell Taco
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Tortilla Chip
Texas Fajitas

“visiting from Tennessee, had wonderful service. food is great, very friendly staff and the food was great, I recommend the fajita bowl!“

4.1 Good263 Reviews
El Ranchito Mexican • $
2019 S Main St, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Salsa \u0026 Chips
Chips Salsa
Taco Dinner
Guacamole
Tacos

“El ranchito has made a great come back to the Rockford area. Food is incredible!!!“

4.2 Good44 Reviews
Jaliscoast Rayo Food Truck Mexican • $
3119 11th Street, Rockford

“We ordered their chicken and pork tamales from their food truck in the Kohls parking lot. Hands down, AMAZING! The tamales were not wet or slimy. They tasted fresh and were very flavorful, not too spicy and certainly not greasy. Maricella was super sweet and we loved that everything was made to order and was hot in temperature. Definitely will be back!“

4.5 Superb11 Reviews
Olivo Taco Truck #3 - 11th Street Mexican •
2837 11th Street, Rockford

“Amazing tacos, very tasty and cheap! Some really good street tacos for the reasonable price. Bring cash to tip them as they are friendly and wonderful, and you cannot tip on yhe card unfortunately. But they do accept card payments for the food.“

5 Superb4 Reviews
Olivo Taco Truck #2 - Auburn Plaza Mexican •
3216 Auburn Street, Rockford
4.6 Superb5 Reviews
Olivo Taco - Rockford Mexican • $
330 College Avenue, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

3 for 5 Steak Tacos with Everything Homemade Chips and Guacamole
Chicken and Steak Tacos
3 for 5 Chicken Tacos
Guacamole and Chips
Steak Taco Order
Chicken Tamale
Chips & Guac
Fiesta Bowl
Elotes Bowl
Carnitas

“Amazing tacos, and also have amazing chicken at buck buck chicken in rockford. 10/10. Super nice workers and even better owners“

4 Good328 Reviews
Burrito Bravo Mexican • $
4206 Charles Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Burrito Dinner with Rice and Beans
Lengua Tacos Dinner
Baby Burrito Combo
Quesadilla De Asada
Chicken Burrito
Giant Burrito
Corn in a Cup
Taco Tuesday
Burrito Bravo
Wet Burrito

“The best in Rockford had others but nothing taste so good but their food totally awesome everything they have taste great my favorite is the chimmy shredded beef and the steak fajitas are out of this word. I won’t ever eat at another Mexican place but here. I rate them a BIG 10 !!!!!!“

4 Good193 Reviews
Tortacos Soto Mexican • $
1138 Broadway, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Flautas Shapped Tacos
Wet Flautas on Green Sauce
Enchiladas Verdes
Beef Head Tacos
Tacos De Tripas
Mole Enchiladas
Chicken & Rice
Steak Buritto
Chips Salsa
Guacamole

“Exquisita la comida de este restaurant mexicano 100 💯 recomendable“

4 Good148 Reviews
El Pueblo Restaurant Mexican • $
1527 Broadway, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Torta with Spanish Rice and Refried Beanss
Steak Chicken Shrimp Fajitas
Taco Arroz Y Frijoles
Salsas and Chips
Steak Tacos
Chips Salsa
Carne Asada
Al Pastor

“Amazing food and management! Couldn’t have asked for a better experience! Thank you!“

4 Good132 Reviews
Fresca Mexican Grill Mexican • $
South Mall Drive, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Tortas Combo w Fries
Fries w Cheese&Meat
Quesadilla Combo
Huarache Dinner
Burritos Dinner
Burritos Combo
Huarache Combo
Gordita Dinner
Coca Cola Can
Fresh Salad

“Great Food excellent service !“

4 Good41 Reviews
La Esquinita De Oro restaurant Mexican • $
4225 Charles St, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Gordita de Pollo Chicken Gordita
Quesadilla de Chorizo
Burrito de Asada
Steak Tortas

“Staff is very nice and friendly, everything is in great condition, and the food is amazing! I would recommend this place to anyone!“

3.8 Good78 Reviews
Olivo Taco Truck #1 - Forest Plaza Mexican •
6125 East State Street, Rockford
3.2 Average6 Reviews
Pancheros Mexican Grill - Rockford Mexican • $
3015 North Perryville Road, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

That Was One Stuffed Burrito
Blue Chips and Queezo
Chips and Queso
Small Guacamole
Chips and Guac
Steak Burrito
Burrito Bowl
Quesadilla
Tacos 2
Salad

“My friend suggested this place because we were nearby. I had never been here before. I had a chicken salad with white cheese, some rice and guacamole on it. I love guacamole but had never had it on a salad. I love the Verde sauce on it. I don't remember the last time I had such a delicious salad. I can't wait to come back.“

3.9 Good196 Reviews
Taqueria La Katrina Mexican • $
3605 Auburn Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

3 Quesabirrias Con Consome Y Un Jalapeño Tortilla Regular
Banderilla De Salchicha Para Niños Kids Corn Dog
Shredded Beef Rib Tips Rice and Beans
Camarones a La Diabla Deviled Shrimp
Enchiladas Rojas Y Verdes del Buffet
Chilaquiles Con Huevos Rancheros
Gordita de Carnitas Pork Gordita
Cena de Enchiladas Enchiladas
Mojarra Frita Fried Tilapia
Sope De Asada Asada Sope

“We went to the food truck on 173 in Machesney Park… 10/10…. Soooooo good. We got the 5/$6 steak tacos and a chicken quesadilla. Not only was it delicious, but the price!!!! So affordable for what you get!!!!! We will be regulars as long as they are at that location!!!“

3.9 Good153 Reviews
Mr. Burger American • $
605 West State Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

7 Ounce Bacon & Cheese Burger with Fries
Bacon Cheeseburger Meal
Jerk Salmon over Rice
Chicken Tacos
French Fries
Sandwich
Gyro

“We decided to check this place out, we were not disappointed. The food is pretty good.“

4.2 Good144 Reviews
El Vallarta Restaurant Seafood • $$
7140 Harrison Ave, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Complimentary Chips Salsa
Chicken Shrimp Diablo
Chips and Salsa Verde
Fried Red Snapper
Mendigo Especial
3 Tacos Dinner
Avocado Salad
Rice N Beans
Huachinango
Steak Tacos

“Super good food, the beef fajitas and shrimp are my favorite.Dinner for me and husband every week .“

4.1 Good263 Reviews
Isla Del Mar Seafood • $$
623 Kishwaukee Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

It's the Chicken Steak and Shrimp Fajita Dinner
Camarones A la Kora Charola
Chicken Burrito Dinner
Tacos De Carne Asada
Empanadas de Camaron
Molcajete de Marisco
Molcajete Nayarit
Guacamole Avocado
Ceviche De Pescado
Coctel De Camaron

“Las micheladas estan muy buenas y el servicio de alma exelente 👌“

4.1 Good170 Reviews
Taco Bell Tex-Mex • $
7200 Harrison Avenue, Rockford
5 Superb27 Reviews
Taco Bell Fast Food • $
2182 South Perryville Road, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Hard Shell Beef Taco with Cheese
Mtn Dew Baja Blasttm Freeze
Breakfast Quesadilla Combo
Spicy Potato Soft Taco
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Breakfast Crunchwrap
Ground Beef Burrito
Nachos Bellgrande
Breakfast Burrito
Burrito Supreme

“Im a tow truck driver and it’s usually hard to find a place that will serve us. I know it’s just taco bell, but tonight’s crew did a phenomenal job. Took my order at the window without a problem and the food was stuffed. Literally the best taco bell Ive ever had. Keep up the great work. Just know it doesn’t go unnoticed, much appreciated.“

4 Good166 Reviews
El Burrito Loco Mexican • $
2430 Auburn Street, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Chips and Guacamole
Meat Giant Burritos
Carne Asada Dinner
Large Quesadilla
Mexican Potatoes
Chicken Burrito
Enchilada Plate
Enchilada Combo
Fajita Chicken
Pico De Gallo

“great food, huge portions, excellent customer service“

3.6 Good314 Reviews
Chilangos Authentic Mexican Cuisine Mexican • $
5621 Wansford Way, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Pambazo Chilango Chorizo Con Papas
Big Guacamole with Chips
Chicken Fajitas
Chips and Salsa
Rice and Beans
Steak Fajitas
Asada Steak
Steak Tacos
Taco Salad
Taco Trays

“Dine in or carry out food is always excellent along with great service.“

3.4 Good190 Reviews
Hacienda San Jose Mexican • $
3725 East State Street Suite 1917, Rockford

Customers` Favorites

Steak Taco Dinner w Rice and Beans
Torta and Tacos De Carne Asada
Mexican Burger and Fries
Order of Pico De Gallo
Steak Burrito Dinner
Chicken Chimichanga
Chips and Salsa
Chips Con Salsa
Tacos El Patron
Tortilla Chips

“Great food all the time. Great service and weekend night are fun karaoke nights.“

3.5 Good266 Reviews

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