39 Best Mexican Restaurants in Waukegan

“Recomendado 100% Todo muy delicioso!“

“Went with my son, he had the steak tacos, I had a steak torta. Food was really good and fresh! Staff is friendly & courteous! Place is very clean! Highly recommend! We will be going again!“

“The food is always fresh and well prepared with great portions. The restaurant is always super clean and well maintained. The customer service is great as well. There is a reason El Famous has been around forever. They are consistently excellent.“

“Súper recomiendo !. Buen servicio Amabilidad y ambiente espectacular !. Nos atendió la Sra. Alejandra muy amable !. Un excelente lugar .“

“El mejor lugar para tacos al pastor,además muy exquisita toda la comida.“

“Great authentic food, nice service, and a hidden gem in Waukegan. Best consome I’ve had in a long time“

“Fue mi primera ves en este lugar y la verdad pedí unas costillas de res y la verdad estaban súper deliciosas“

“This restaurant will be a new fresh Mexican cuisine favorite for us! From the outside you wouldn't know the clean, open, friendly atmosphere inside. Everything ordered at our table was delicious. Our waitress, Carmen, was fantastic - so attentive, friendly, thorough and helpful. Food came out quickly and perfectly. Compliments to all!“

“great customer service and food is really good“

“Great food. Love their steak tostadas.“

“Great food all around and fast service. Will definitely return.“

“Tolucos is easy to find and has plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The space inside is a bit on the smaller side, but they are expanding, so that says a lot about how well they are doing. Now let’s talk about the food. Flavor. Real flavor. Everything tasted authentic and thoughtfully made. I had the pozole flight, and it was honestly a treat. Every single bite delivered. You can tell this is comfort food done right. The tacos dorados were hands down the best I’ve ever had. I went with the papa ones, and they were perfectly crispy, flavorful, and not greasy at all. I also tried a birria taco, which was amazing and packed with rich flavor. Their salsas and chiles deserve a shoutout too. Bold, fresh, and on point. Nothing watered down. Prices are very reasonable for the quality you get, and I would absolutely come back without hesitation. Highly recommend if you’re looking for authentic Mexican food done right.“

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

“Best seafood in town“

“In general, Mexican food is tasty, and here it is still tasty, but in particular in this establishment they roast the chicken and serve it with the feathers, you can even see the chicken roasting even with the feathers in the kitchen, a huge point to improve. They must improve hygiene and keep tables clean for customers“

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

“las quesadillas, los tacos, las tortas, en una palabra todo esta muy rico“

“Best breakfast food to dine in and has wonderful service . Love going to Monica’s Diner.“

“Best carnitas and prices in Waukegan!! I’ve tried from so many places and nothing beats the authenticity of the food they provide from the carnitas, to nopales, delicious salsas, homemade rice, they even have tortillas in case you forgot some at the store. Their Barbacoa is to die for! And their guacamole is on point! Try them out you won’t regret ❤️“

“These tacos are seriously packed 🌮🔥 - they’re so full that you could easily turn one into two smaller ones and still be satisfied 😄 The portions are generous and the fillings are super flavorful 🤤 I’d definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great taco experience 👍 One small tip: ask for the shell to be lightly greased so it holds everything together better and doesn’t split at the bottom 😉 Makes a big difference while eating! Enjoy your meal, everyone 😁✨“

“Hidden gem! Cozy place with a great atmosphere. Friendly staff, a bar, and TVs for the soccer games. The agua de jamaica was delicious and well balanced, not too sweet and not too tart. The al pastor tacos were packed with meat that was juicy and flavorful on double tortillas, and they did not skimp on the taco portions. Everything tasted fresh and quick to the table. I cant wait to come back and try more of the menu. Give this place a try.“

“delicious food, great portions!“

“todo excelente delicioso trato amable ..gentil comida deliciosa“

“Delicious food and the staff were all so nice! My husband and I loved it“

“food was improved veru delicous“

“muy ricoslos tacos !! Gracias por todas las ayudas con los inmigrantes Dios bendiga su negocio“

“Nothing fancy mind you , just really good authentic Mexican food. Got the carne asada Gorditas and the shell seemed to be house made. Good sized portions. They don’t skimp on the fillings. Beans were creamy and the rice was
tender. . Reasonable prices. Highly highly recommend.“

“Best pozole I ever ate with tender pork and flavorful hominy. Chicken tinga whether in a sope, taco or pamboza is also superb.“

“La birria de chivo y quesabirrias, consomé NO!!! Lo sirven en un traste de plástico desechable 😫😫😫“

“Las mejores carnitas que hemos probados 100% recomendadas“

“This is easily one of my favorite places for Mexican seafood! 🌮🦐 Every visit has been delicious, and the amazing flavors always keep me coming back for more. 😋 The fried red snapper is perfectly cooked-crispy on the outside, tender and juicy inside. 🐟 The octopus and shrimp cocktail is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and without a doubt one of the best I've had in the area. 🍤 The prices are very reasonable, making it a great spot for a family dinner or even a quick takeout meal. 😊 The portions are generous, the quality is consistently excellent, and the service is always welcoming. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who loves fresh seafood and authentic Mexican cuisine!“

“Walked into this unassuming warm bright place asked the young lady cashier was the food good.. all smiles she and her fellow coworkers assured me that it was....I was with two other people and I ordered three tacos, two steaks one chicken and a hortcha and one friend ordered one chicken steak and pork taco another friend two steaks rice ... there was a mixed up with pork taco it was straighten out and resolved and the food was delicious!!!“

“Called ahead a few hours to accommodate a party of 12.. everything went without a hitch..Extremely pleasant service and the food was OMG.. Delicious.. 5/5 ⭐️ one of the few Gems left in Waukegan. .. will definitely visit again.. Thank you for the excellent service and hospitality ❤️❤️❤️“

“Los Compadres has a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a strong sense of community, and it’s clear many customers are regulars. The pancakes were phenomenal and definitely the highlight of the meal, though the pricing is a bit on the higher side for what you receive. The food overall was good, and the service was solid, with only minor communication challenges that didn’t significantly impact the experience.
The restaurant offers a culturally rich, neighborhood style dining experience that reflects a diverse and loyal customer base. While it may not be everyone’s personal preference, those who enjoy a relaxed, authentic setting with a familiar, community focused vibe will likely feel right at home here.“

“amazing food super good“

“how can 1 employee ruin the whole food experience. Disrespectful and lies about kitchen closing to non Hispanic. 3rd shift woman in drive thru with long nails,heavy set.Catalina or something close. I was told she was fired and I ordered food 3 times since with no issues. Tonight she is working an i was denied food and police called on me because I recorded situation“

“Amazing ! Great customer service ! They are really nice and the food is fabulous!!“

“Shout out to Sofia for being so kind , caring and compassionate. I was having the worse day as I recently lost my fur baby and Sofia assured me that everything was going to be okay.
I know what does that have to do with my order well when you been crying all day and make a mistake on your food order it’s crushing when your head is not on straight to get food. She was so kind and reassuring when I caught my error and she was so kind when sympathizing with our loss. You are an angel Sofia.“

“Typical Taco Bell. I like the Chicken Quesadilla. Usually quick. Sometimes there are a lot of pending orders for pickup and their drive through is also busy. Sometimes it may take time for the orders to be served. Due to the delay one time they gave me some burritos (on the house) but I had to refuse it as I do not eat beef?

Parking: No reason to worry about parking at this location.“