50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Winthrop Harbor

“Great place, good food, great service!“

“i had been waiting forever to try the birria tacos and finally i drove 40 minutes to try it and was not disappointed. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their birria tacos, it’s so flavorful.“

“Amazing food! Great service! Lovveedddd the street corn in a bowl!“

“I absolutely love the food. the corn was amazing the tacos were delicious and the burrito was just out of this world. 100% recommended you try..“

“Wonderful burrito exactly as ordered. Server Jack was very efficient and friendly!! Great job!!!!“

“Highly recommend! The most affordable and tasty! They never get old I mean literally you can feed a family of 3 off $20!!!!

Kid-friendliness: The owner welcomes my children and knows their names and if they are not with me they always ask how everyone is doing.“

“Our first visit was May 4th and we definitely plan to return. Not only were the fajitas delicious , Jas R. Couldn't have provided better service. She was always checking in with us and any other person working there who passed our table would stop and ask if we needed anything
It was so refreshing to see that great customer service still exists. Thank you Jas for the great service.“

“Such a cozy hidden gem in Waukegan. Wide variety in menu selection and the service is always friendly. I’ve ordered a few times already and I haven’t come across anything I don’t like. Everything is well cooked and they serve a nice amount. Came with my boyfriend and he loves it. I’ve also came with my family and luckily they have enough available seats but if you are bringing over the family make sure they have enough space available.“

“Enjoyed Happy Hour on the patio with my little girl. Staff greeted her and gave her attention and a bowl of water.“

“I walked to this place during my lunch break, and I'm glad I did. The chicken burrito was amazing. Instead of shredded chicken, it was the chicken used for fajitas. I loved it. The orchata was very good. Quick and friendly service. It's a hidden gem“

“I don’t usually rate a restaurant. But I went out my way to Google, 6/20/24-7pm. Waukegan on Belvidere. HOLY $HET they up’d their game. Most the time it’s meh, does the job. Just got some tacos Flavor Flavor Flavor Chicken & Beef Wow just Wow!!!! Pls keep it up. I’ll be back tmrw!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Best Mexican restaurant in town“

“delicious authentic Mexican food. the carnitas are delicioussss“

“The owners are so nice and they treat you with respect. A very good place with very, very good food. My family and I love this place.“

“Food was great, I was going to sit in but got take out both times I've gone here. What I did not like is the middle aged lady that cleans the place took the order of 2 men that she saw come in after me when I had been waiting on her and she knew that. But still, the food is good, the place is clean, the tacos are a nice size, rice & beans taste good, and I like that they give you salsa in a sealed plastic bag vs a cup so it doesn't spill in the bag during takeout. Will be back soon..

Parking: Parking lot is small and tight when entering as it is shared with Popeyes. It's not a lot of space. Tight space to go inside the restaurant for anyone in a wheelchair, crutches, or walker but there's outside tables for eating.“

“Very, very good lunch menu! Family owned, I will definitely be back!!!“

“Chicken is very tasty but the prices are just over the top. The cost of chicken is not that high for them to be charging so much. They charge over 30 dollars for a chicken dinner! Its just 8 pieces of chicken with 3 sides. And if you get just the chicken, it is like 2 dollars less, a rip off. These Chickens use to be under 20 bucks. Yes inflation affects businesses but this is over the top. I rarely go here anymore. And they need to update the prices on their catering menu outside the store.“

“Absolutely the best authentic Mexican food I've ever had! They were quick, super polite, and the food was amazing! I had their tacos and a burrito, and the corn flour tortillas were PERFECT. The only thing that I can complain about is that it's nowhere near where I live ?“

“So delicious!! I love the salsas they brought out. The food was delicious. And the Miami Vice drink was soooo good!“

“My sister's birthday was celebrated by close friends and family.. The service was excellent as well as the food. We enjoined a delicious mexican brunch. Consisting of ulmited mamosas, tacos 2 kinds. Chilaquiles, and scrambled eggs. Lots of fresh toppings. We got to listen to ur choice of music. We had an amazing experience. I highly recommend this place fir Weekend brunch . Owner/Management gave
Excellent communication and acomadating. Customer service was a great.“

“Tried it for the first time today and holy mole was it good. The place is small but very well taken care of and very clean. I got the Bravo Burrito w/ steak and it was an excellent level of yummy spicy. Beans and rice were good, less salt than i am used to for a mexican place, but honestly liked that. Overall, i am so going there again and am excited to try other things.“

“Me and my Husband recently found out about this amazing place and if you want authentic Mexican cooking that's exactly what you will get. It made me emotional because it's reminded me of my grandma kitchen and the food was by far the best I've ever had. I leave extremely full and the food is fresh,hot and delicious. The cook are too older women Tere and Reyna and I have fell absolutely in love with there cooking. They never forget a customer and even make empanadas that are great snack to take home.My favorite are the chicken enchiladas I go crazy for the red sauce no one has made it as good or even close. The waiters are awesome always the boys are always a great conversation and get what I need right away. Go easy on the girl she does smile and will get the hang of the job.(Never know what a person going thru so be nice) But a 30 minute drive is always worth it. This is our favorite place and we try a new place everytime we decide to dine but now can't stop coming back for more. so from illinois and wisconsin this is our #1 spot and we'll worth it so glad it ain't far but I drive hours for the food!“

“I literally go here like 5x a week. Menudo and the chicken tinga tacos are my favorite, even though the entire menu is really great. For my navy/military brothers around the way, this is definitely a place to check out!

I literally go here like 5 times a week. The Menudo and Pollo Tinga Tacos are my favorites, although the entire menu is really excellent. For my military and navy brothers on the road, this is definitely a place to visit!“

“A small restaurant tucked away in the city of Waukegan- a total must try! The service was absolutely pleasant, professional, and quick.
The food was fresh and delicious. I treated myself after a hospital procedure, and I will return to eat there with my husband.“

“I been coming here for several years, it never disappoints me. Their pozole is my favorite dish, but every day they would have a variety of different Mexican dishes with AMAZING FLAVOR ?.

Vegetarian options: Gorditas de Hongos & flor de Calabaza, Chiles rellenos. You can request as it's made fresh

Parking: Right on the front

Wheelchair accessibility: Their entrance and they have not over crowded the restaurant.“

“Excellent home style authentic. The Barbacoa Tacos are my favorite so far but everything we've had has been delicious. Family owned, friendly and courteous service. Love this place.“

“Saw this place while driving n just thought let's have Mexican food tonight. Food was amazingly good! Very flavorful and excellent spiciness! Probably not where I would want to eat at the restaurant, but would definitely get carryout again!“

“Best seafood in town“

“DELICIOUS! You have to try the Bandeja Paisa“

“UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT!!!! this place is FIRE!!!! we live on the northside, and we'll definitely be back!!!!“

“It doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is exquisite. I didn't have a lot. Just a quick bite and I can't wait to come back.The tortillas were hand made there. I could tell, but I asked just to verify.The steak taco meat was amazing. I rarely taste such good steak taco meat.The chief said they make everything fresh. It takes longer, but they take pride in their food.It shows. I think everyone in the area should take a moment to go there.“

“Authentic Mexican food. Los tacos están de lujo! And the price is good.“

“Muy buena comida y rapidez“

“El pollo rico is the place to go for tacos that have double tortilla and carne asada. Also the habanero sauce is so spicy but so tasty. Lastly the corn in the cup is such a great tasty treat after the spicy tacos. Only thing I wish was better was that the guys at the register don't smile. They look unhappy and tired all the time.“

“The steak tacos are amazing!!“

“This place definitely deserves a 5 star. They are very consistent. Always open & The food is always good. My families favorites are the tacos and fish dinners. They never mess up on orders and they are extremely patient, even when they get rude customers. Definitely a super positive and great small business in our community. I also love the improvements they've made to the location recently and I will happily continue to support them.“

“Great food. Love their steak tostadas.“

“Food is great, I'm just not too happy with the prices lol Service was good but the reason I put 4 stars is because they ran out of rice and replaced it with fries without asking. Also, some of the fries my friend got weren't fully cooked :/“

“It was my first time ordering from this restaurant. The food is worth the money and It has incredible flavor. The staff is friendly and willing to and wanting to see you enjoy your restaurant experience. I had take out but I will without a doubt I will be ordering from there again. I usually don't do reviews but for the love of God this restaurant and staff are wonderful.“

“they have great food, service“

“Tacos el Norte is our go-to on Tuesdays. Everything on the menu is good and flavorful. The staff is very friendly and it's family-run. We never have to wait very long for our food and they always get our food order right. They even suggested things for us to try off the menu, and they didn't disappoint. Dine-in or take-out, we are so happy to have found this place. Don't let the strip mall area fool you, this is a gem“

“Best chilaquiles in town it’s a very good atmosphere“

“Went there for lunch the food was fresh no sooooo good“

“Genuine people with genuine Mexican food 🙏🏼“

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

“First time here. I ordered tacos. Amazing!! Great food at decent prices and supporting small businesses!!!“

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

“Best Place for Ceviche. I've been coming to this place for years and the Ceviche never disappoints. Also Micheladas are fire. Prices are resonable and they do have a kids menu for those with kids. Definately a great spot for a Bite.

Parking: Street Parking is Free after 5pm on Weekdays and Free on the weekends.“

“Small Restaurant with small bar in back, I usually just order tacos to go, anf have a drink while i wait. The tacos are always amazing. They dont skimp on the fillings either. The staff is so nice and everyone pretty much is there to enjoy themselves.“