50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Round Lake Park

“Cute small restaurant off Rt 134 in Round Lake with excellent margaritas and delicious food. Got the Mexican Eggs breakfast and it was perfect! Eggs not runny or over cooked, more than enough for the 4 tortillas provided. Generous portion so I am bringing some home! Yummy on the rocks strawberry margarita with plenty of strawberries 🍓 floating in it. Several lime slices and an orange in the traditional margarita. Would recommend and we will definitely be back to try the $1.99 tacos on Tuesdays. 😁👍“

“Excelente servicio. 1. 2. Los tacos al pastor.. los mejor. Me llevaron a lindo México en una mordida raza. Sin exagerar 3 las cemitas están buenas. Curtidas y frescas. Un 20 de 10 la verdad. Maneje 40 min y valió la pena la gas y mi tiempo.“

“A mi en lo personal me gustan mucho las carnitas y sus tacos dorados ni se diga! Siempre Han sido muy amables con nosotros! Eh ordenado comida para un evento y todo rico!“

“Wonderful to work with Jay to support BMS girls lacrosse. Donated 40 tacos for pre-game meal!“

“Very straight forward place with cute charm. It was delicious! The service was quick and since it's an open concept kitchen it looked clean. We had great service and we left with leftovers.“

“Delicious house-made salsas - some with a great kick if you’re up for it. Lovely people.“

“Definitely worth the few extra minutes driving up here from Round Lake. I showed up on Thursday to find out they’ve got an all you can eat taco special 👀 I gotta roll myself out to my car after this. Don’t let the previous rough construction out front fool you, this place is gold. I had the steak and chorizo tacos that were superb. Mango margarita slapped 👏🏻“

“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! ☺️🌮🌯“

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

“Amazing food and even better service ❤️ Raul’s really makes the best tacos I’ve ever had and I could eat them everyday. But they are always suggesting new things for me to try and I haven’t been disappointed yet. Whether it’s a first time guest or a regular customer they greet everyone like family dropping by for dinner. The food is so good my friends from out of state talk about it long after they go back home. All I can say is If you haven’t had Raul’s you are missing out!“

“If you’re searching for a taco spot that genuinely lives up to the hype, this is it. From the very first bite, you can tell they’ve mastered their craft—every taco is packed with juicy, perfectly seasoned meat and layered with bold, vibrant flavors that hit all the right notes. Nothing feels rushed or generic; everything tastes intentional and seriously satisfying. And then there are the gorditas—easily the standout. Rich, and stuffed to perfection, they’re the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you’ve left. Honestly, it’s hard to go wrong here. Every item on the menu delivers the same level of quality and flavor, making it one of those rare places where you want to try everything. Bottom line: this spot isn’t just good—it’s a must. Whether you’re a taco lover or just someone who appreciates incredible Mexican food, you’ll leave already planning your next visit.“

“Came here to celebrate my wife’s birthday, and we had a great experience from start to finish. We were seated right away, the staff was friendly, and we loved the vibe immediately. Edgar took great care of us and had excellent recommendations that made choosing from the menu easy. The food was great, and the drinks were even better! We’ll definitely be coming back and would love to check out their happy hour next time.“

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

“Fantastic Mexican food. Friendly Staff. Hidden Gem. Eat local.“

“Friendly and amazing food!!!“

“This was the first time I've ordered from here. Will be ordering again. Chili relenos was great as were the steak tacos!“

“The lengua tacos were delicious and the tamales were loaded with shredded pork. I’ll be back again soon.“

“We were driving through the area and wanted Mexican food when we stumbled upon Dulce Margaritas. The food was so flavorful and the service was awesome! We enjoyed talking to the owner and will definitely be back! I'm looking forward to a margarita already!“

“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.“

“Excellent service & excellent food. It was our first time trying this place. The food is so good and very flavorful. We'll definitely be back very soon.“

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

“Authentic Mexican with handmade salsas and maza. Best huaraches with cecina steak! Friendly staff and reasonable prices.“

“Super good!!! Super happy 😃“

“I have been to your restaurant three times first time had steak tacos ,second time ribeye burrito, tonight tampiquena dinner all three were delicious!!!! Don't change anything. You really have it going on!!!!!“

“Food was good, came out hot and fresh and once we were seated the staff were fairly attentive. I would definitely come back again, but there were a few things I noticed that they should improve on which would upgrade this to a 5 star rating.

Firstly, when we arrived no one was there to greet or seat us. We stood around looking like lost foreigners until another Spanish speaking customer mentioned something to the lady behind the counter who finally said “Oh, are you here to dine in or carry out?”

Secondly, we had a food safety issue with two entrees we ordered which were quickly remade. They did apologize a few times, but from a customer service perspective they should have done a little more to make things right. I don’t want to go into details on what happened with the food, but something like that warranted at least a comp of some kind. Doesn’t need to be free meals for all, but throwing in an appetizer or dessert or something small would have been a good gesture considering the severity of the issue. That really left a bad taste in my mouth as there seemed to be no accountability from the restaurant there.

After all is said and done, stuff happens and I get they’re a small business. Just providing some constructive feedback in hopes they will try to do better because the food is pretty good.“

“Where do I begin. The staff is great and brilliantly talented. The tequila menu is expansive and the recipes are deliciously dialed in. And Lolas serves the best quesadilla I've ever had, by a long shot. Perfectly cooked ever time and loaded with delicious ingredients. Highly recommend. Anytime Im nearby, a stop at Lolas is a necessity.“

“I ordered a simple steak taco dinner at Campestre Mexican Restaurant, and was I impressed! The steak was excellent quality, tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. Even the sides of rice and beans were absolutely delicious.

I've eaten at a lot of Mexican restaurants over the years, but Campestre really takes a simple meal up a notch! It's refreshing to find a restaurant that puts so much care into even the most basic dishes.

Well done, Campestre! You've earned a repeat customer, and I'll definitely be back for more!“

“Love this place. Always get the tostados!!! Great chips and salsa too. Friendly people!“

“En Realidad esta super deliciosos La comida y sus servicios y sasones Auténtico 100% Mexicano. Y Recuerden recordar es volver a vivir....“

“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!“

“I love this place because the staff member carded me with a serious face so they get top scores for that even though I haven’t been carded in years (I think if they card any female over 40 or 50 they will continue to get great reviews with very happy customers feeling better). The food was outstanding. We first tried it at an event where someone had the pop-up service. We had to come to the actual place after trying it there. After eating at Invicto, I can never go to Chipotle again. The margaritas were terrific. I can see why people are raving about this place! The food and drinks are too delicious that we will want to go here too much when in Vernon Hills and will have to worry about weight gain stuffing our faces (which is a good issue to have).“

“Very poor service. They forgot our order and we waited for almost 2 hours. Eventually canceled our food. They did give us a round of drinks but disappointed. It says I recommend but it should say do not!“

“I placed an online pickup order, but someone else accidentally took it. The cashier immediately apologized and made me another bowl right away. She genuinely seemed to care and handled the situation really well. Great customer service at this location.“

“Amazing experience at Las Palmas! I ordered this delicious baked dish with melted cheese and meat, it was so flavorful, hot and cheesy. The restaurant is very colorful, clean, and the staff is super friendly. Authentic Mexican food, great portions. Highly recommend! We will definitely be back!“

“This place was hands down THE BEST Mexican food spot around town. If i was on death row, I would order from this place. The tamales are out of this world, better than Mexico itself. My moms food does not even touch the level of Michelin this place deserves.“

“Delicioso 😋 y el servicio excelente“

“LOVE THIS PLACE! amazing food i love the norteños tacos you have to try i went this sunday my favorite bartender was there always gets a laugh out of me and gave me new drink recommendations 👀 beautiful lady kind and a great bartender the waitress was nice ass well easily the best spot in the area!“

“It had been a while since I've been here, not that it's bad, just don't eat out a lot. I loved the Al Pastor burrito so that was what I ordered this time around. I don't know what they changed but it was somehow better than I remembered.

I did order via Grubhub and arrived a little early so there was a small wait but that was on me. The staff was friendly and efficient. But the food stood out. It was so good I wanted a second burrito. I didn't get a horchata this time but highly recommend that too.

Definitely recommend and I suppose compared to a chain fast food joint, this is definitely a better option.“

“If you’re searching for a taco spot that genuinely lives up to the hype, this is it. From the very first bite, you can tell they’ve mastered their craft—every taco is packed with juicy, perfectly seasoned meat and layered with bold, vibrant flavors that hit all the right notes. Nothing feels rushed or generic; everything tastes intentional and seriously satisfying. And then there are the gorditas—easily the standout. rich, and stuffed to perfection, they’re the kind of dish you keep thinking about long after you’ve left. Honestly, it’s hard to go wrong here. Every item on the menu delivers the same level of quality and flavor, making it one of those rare places where you want to try everything. Bottom line: this spot isn’t just good—it’s a must. Whether you’re a taco lover or just someone who appreciates incredible Mexican food, you’ll leave already planning your next visit.“

“Great place to have lunch based on the service, environment, taste of the food and the variety, and generous portions for the right price.“

“Had the pleasure of dining here today with my wife while on a short vacation, and it truly stood out as an exceptional experience. Food: Whoever is in the kitchen deserves a raise—everything we had was nothing short of phenomenal. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Service: We were served by Holly, who went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was top-notch. Highly recommend requesting her if you visit! Must Try: I’m not sure how they do it, but their chips and salsa are hands down the best I’ve ever had—absolutely unforgettable. If you’re in the area, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a dining experience that’s truly above the rest.“

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

“I went to buy 4 al pastor tacos around 8pm, Mary was my server. She seemed very sad, irritated, and said a bad word in Spanish of which I understood. I received most of the rest of the service by another server with black hair. I enjoyed the food and music. But please be more friendly to your community. Thank you!“

“I been there a few times. Every time the service has been excellent the place is is nice and clean and most important the food is amazing good.“

“Sabor inigualable, deliciosas.“

“la comida muy rica ...la señora que nos atendio fue muy amabla ..lo recomiendo !!!“

“I really do have a high standard when it comes to Mexican food because of the amazing area I live in. This place is without a doubt the best burrito I've had! The beans blend the whole thing together, the steak is rarely tough and the lettuce is in perfect proportion. The tortilla was approaching crunchy in a way that was perfect. The chicharron tacos were unbelievable and the cilantro and onions were of high quality. My only complaint? The salsas were mediocre! Pretty watery. But with food this great... it didn't even need it.“

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

“The best Food and atmosphere. Great friendly service.“

“Great Mexican Food in Downtown Round Lake with a Mexican Bakery next door“