50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Dyer

“Always friendly and food and drinks made fresh. Enjoy that owner came to ask how our meal was. Surprised that they offered a free taco lunch on my birthday. This makes about 6-8 times I’ve been here, with the same great food and service. I highly recommend going here when Mexican food is on your mind.“

“First time there food was amazing, service was great and restaurant is beautiful“

“Our favorite Mexican restaurant, foods fresh and delicious and hot , friendly staff.. they also add their own twist to the meals ..you won’t be disappointed!!!“

“The stars are for the Dyer restaurant. I've also been to Lansing (on Torrence Ave). I'll tell you about both and compare them for you, but all I've ever eaten here is barbacoa because you can't find it by my house & I LOVE it. (My husband has tried a couple of other things, but he'd never had barbacoa before and once he tried mine, that's all he's eaten, also. 😂)

🔸Dyer - I've been here many times. It's not fancy, but it's clean and the service is quick. I've eaten inside and taken my food to go. You order at the counter and they bring you the food which is DELICIOUS‼️ It's the best barbacoa I've had in YEARS! So good! 😋

🔸Lansing - I've only been here once. I took my food to go. It looks a little fancier (more colorful and modern) and it appeared as though they had more people working there, but the service didn't seem quite as fast as in Dyer, and this restaurant is on the corner of a very busy street, and it was dinner time. (The Dyer restaurant is not as big for inside dining, but it's also very busy. However, it's located in a not very busy corner mall.)

I was disappointed in Lansing's barbacoa after having eaten Dyer's many times and come to expect steady perfection. Here, it was dark and dried out. It's a good thing I ordered some guacamole on the side to add to my tacos. I always order extra cheese on my tacos but here, I don't think I even got the normal amount and I paid almost a dollar a taco for it. (So much for my "Taco Tuesday" discount.) My husband ordered the same in a burrito and he felt the same way that I did. We were very disappointed when we got home - and the food was still very hot, so we can't blame it on that.

I never thought to order guacamole in Dyer, but in Lansing they have an open freezer (to the side) for Mexican popsicles and such, and an open fridge right at the counter, so the guacamole, amongst other things (I don't remember what), were impossible to ignore. I did appreciate that they offered two kinds - with everything and plain. Not only was it very tasty, but I had a small amount left because I didn't eat all of my food at once, and the guacamole stayed fresh and green in my fridge for TWO DAYS! Unheard of!

So, all in all, I might try the Lansing location again, but the Dyer location is totally in my heart for their barbacoa and people. Time after time it's been tender and scrumptious and the people are warm and friendly - something I cannot say about the Lansing location.

Btw, both places have plenty of free parking - in Lansing, on both sides of the building and in Dyer, a large, shared lot right in front. Wheelchair accessibility is good in Dyer, but I think it would be more difficult in Lansing.“

“I had to come leave a review because I just had the best experience at this Dyer Chipotle. The girls working up front were extremely kind, as well as the man (manager I'm assuming) working with them. I truly appreciated how kind their employees are. :)“

“Delicious food! Will return!“

“Ordered a quick breakfast for my co workers and myself this morning. We all got breakfast crunchwraps which were delicious but also the service I received when picking up my order was wonderful. The woman working the drive thru window was so kind and helpful. Not many people recognize when they get good service, only the bad. Thank you!“

“Me facino!! el ambiente y personal son muy agradables, pero sobre todo la comida es super Deliciosa“

“I wish I’d taken a pic of my food, but I was too busy eating it LOL. I would’ve given them 5 stars if they made my order correctly. I ordered steak with cheese/tomato/lettuce and chicken with onions/cilantro/sour cream. Instead I received steak with lettuce/tomato/sour cream and chicken with onions/cilantro/cheese.

If the order would’ve been right, I would have given 5 stars! The flavor of the meat was perfect, and the limes really set it off. That’s how you know there’s real seasoning. The staff was SO NICE and even gave me directions when my gps did me dirty ?

You can beat the prices, and the addition of cucumbers, radishes, and roasted jalapeños really rounded out my tacos.

I’ll definitely be back!“

“After having a disappointing experience at another restaurant, we called Casa De Luz to see if they could accommodate our party of 13. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly welcomed, and the staff made sure we had everything we needed. The service was top-notch—attentive, friendly, and efficient. We had no issues with seating, and our orders were taken promptly without feeling rushed. The food? Absolutely amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You can tell they take pride in the quality of their dishes. On top of the great food and service, the prices were very reasonable, making the entire experience even better. We couldn’t have asked for a more enjoyable dining experience. If you’re looking for a place that values its customers and serves fantastic food, Casa De Luz is the place to go! We’ll definitely be back!“

“Listen this is an amazing taco truck. I have not been a food truck fan but the pictures caught my attention. I ordered the chicken taco dinner and from the refried beans to each taco the flavors were amazing. I didn’t get a chance to try the rice because it was so much food and my husband left it out. My food looked exactly like the pictures. I was to hungry at the time to take a picture for this review but I will on my next visit. I’ll be back!“

“Love the atmosphere and the owner and staff is wonderful. The food is delicious 😋“

“Had great service at the bar from Kevin, Was very friendly and had great recommendations both drink and food wise highly recommend this establishment.“

“Our meal was delicious! Service was awesome! We will definitely be back!!“

“Always amazing. Drinks, Food, friendly.“

“Prices are great! They were busy but the servers and manager still came around to all of the tables. They shared all responsibilities to make sure the tables were taken care of.“

“Great food fast service and amazing workers! Family own so you know it’s the best in town!!“

“Vegetarian options: Menu is not vegetarian but if you for your plate to be modified they will make sure that it is. All of their food is authentic they make it, the owner is very friendly will say hi and welcome to everyone. Very welcoming!“

“Good food and great customer service“

“I LOVE her beef soup, the broth is amazing. Dine-in, or carry out you're getting authentic Mexican food. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Best steak tacos I ever had! Seasoned very well & hot!! This is my only spot for now on because it's DEFINITELY worth the money!!!“

“No recomiendo nada compre dos cabezas para la cena de fin de año y me salieron crudas fui varias veces a reclamar y siempre me dicen que el dueño no está“

“I recently ordered pork & steak tacos for a party of 20, with rice beans and all the dressings ( onions, cilantro, tomatoe, lettuce) the family & friends raved & raved how delicious authentic Mexican food was! I've known Elios family ( my extended family) for years, they are the best tacos in NWI???“

“the best mexican food in the area coupled with the friendliest staff ever! We have not had anything that isnt good.“

“OMG! I ordered their pork dinner and it was really delicious. The Chili Rellenos with the sauce on the side was to die for!! I will definitely be back
Sorry I didn’t even think about taking pictures but believe me it’s well worth it and the cost in my budget 2 meals $20 ?

Kid-friendliness: Fast service and very friendly“

“Man these Tacos and Tortas are the best. Every time I am in the South suburbs I come here to grab some. They are cash only so come with cash. The guy's been working here forever. They just recently repainted and remodeled just a little bit. The food is the same from years ago when I was coming here. I'm glad they're back open“

“Small town charm. Taco stand in the back corner of a bar. You eat here. You don't dine here. We prefer take out. We've traveled coast to coast & border to border for over 50 years trying Mexican food everywhere. This is our top choice for the best Mexican dishes anywhere.“

“Excellent quality, authentic Mexican food. BUT… BRING BACK THE OLD SALSA 😭 Plenty of my friends and I agree the old salsa was 100% better.“

“The owner is amazing she is so sweet, she made feel at home I really enjoyed the atmosphere so calming I didn’t feel stressed for once. She really is so kind. And she makes everything herself, that’s amazing!!!!! you have seriously have to try her food and desserts 🍮 yummmmm❤️😊“

“Nice place, great atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“Tacos, Tostadas, & Tortas so far. amazing (all steak). Just happened to want tacos & saw the sign. Diamond in the ruff..“

“Had lunch here, food was pretty good. Location was previously a different "UFO" restaurant, that had since closed and re-opened as the current Mexican place. At the time I was last there, the Google Maps entry for this place hadn't updated yet, so this review was added belatedly.“

“Cuando entre no pense que me encantaria la comida. Pero es una de las mejores enchiladas de asada que eh comido, que hasta el plato limpie. No caen pesadas a tu estomago . Muy buena comida 🍲 Me encantaron!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“This place might be small with 5 tables. But the food is amazing. I usually order the tacos de cabeza with a large consome. And please don't forget this place is a "Cash Only". Also, order ahead for faster service for pick-up orders.“

“This taco place is the bomb! And they have very Quick and Respectful service, personally I believe they are the best in town. Give them a Try!“

“Good Mexican food served fast. My go-to for Tortas and Tacos.“

“This place has been steps away from me and I finally tried them and I'm SO glad I did! We had their chicken tacos and their birrreria (sp) pizza...SO good! I work from home so this will be a lunch spot for me!“

“Todo esta bueno y servicio rapido“

“I have lived here in the heights for many years and this is the first time I have eaten here and let me tell you, this restaurant is one of the best Mexican restaurant ever..The waitress I had was named Julie, she pleasant and courteous. My order came very quickly and the food was amazing. I will definitely be coming back here for sure on the weekend to try the homemade tortillas. I give million star rating.“

“Once again, a great meal!! Some of the best Mexican food in the region!!“

“SO good!! So many amazing choices. The owner is the sweetest and can explain all flavors and how they're made (homemade and very fresh). Everytime we come back to the region we will DEFINITELY visit!! Sending our love and support from Rhode Island!! -Trujillo Family“

“I get the chicken quesadillas here all the time, and they are always delicious!“

“Great Service and food that is satisfying as well!“

“We love this place. It has great food, GREAT HOMEMADE SANGRIA!!!! The wait staff is fantastic!!! If you haven’t been here, you must try it.“

“Man these Tacos and Tortas are the best. Every time I am in the South suburbs I come here to grab some. They are cash only so come with cash. The guy's been working here forever. They just recently repainted and remodeled just a little bit. The food is the same from years ago when I was coming here. I'm glad they're back open“

“very good plenty of food on the Gyros plate“

“I had my 40th birthday here over the weekend using the party room with about 40 people. Everything turned out so nice. The food was delicious, the servers were very accommodating, there was live music (which I didn’t know about and many people in the party enjoyed) and a DJ at night. We had a blast and I’m so glad that I did the party here. I had a decorator come to add balloons, and some decor. I was worried that the room would be too small, but it worked out perfectly. Thank you Emilio’s for hosting my special event, we had a great time!“

“I love this place. They are fast, efficient and kind. Their sauces are the best around. I eat vegetarian dishes, so the condiments really make a difference. This place is the best, the prices are good. I have been coming here for many many years. Let's keep the place here for a long long time! Back in the day I found myself eating there several times a week!

Vegetarian options: Tacos, burritos probably anything you ask.“

“1/2 price. Margaritas 🍹 🍹 🍹“