50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Whiting

“We ordered from Burrito Stop Mex and American Grill today and everything was fresh and delicious! Delivery was fast and friendly. We will definitely be ordering again soon!“

“I had an absolutely FABULOUS Pork Torta yesterday...so darn' delicious that I can't stop thinking about it. You should try one SOON! Waitress extremely friendly/ courteous, and the owner stopped by to chat. The 'Curiosity" reviewer must be thinking of some other place. Will definitely return. LR“

“Service was great ! Food is good & micheladas hit the spot !“

“really good food. and great service“

“Everything was amazing! The vibe of the restaurant and the delicious food, any selection of meat was seasoned to perfection! I’d definitely make the drive to come again!“

“always friendly always great food and always fast.“

“Delicious 100% Authentic Mexican food, freshly prepared. I went with the Zacatecana burger and it did not disappoint at all, I added avocado slices and it enhanced my burger. They are known for their “Quesabirria’s” along with ramen, it was very delicious and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this homey feel restaurant, you will not regret it. Customer service was very nice and fast. Cards are accepted.“

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

“first timer...great chicken enchiladas n burger“

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

“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!“

“Amazing food!!! Fresh and crispy lettuce! With really delicious sauces as a bonus!! I personally think it's all about the sauces!!! Great service with friendly people working there!! I would highly recommend it. I will go back there for sure!👊💪“

“🌮 Absolutely amazing food truck!
They serve some of the most delicious tacos I’ve ever had. I’ve tried every single one, and they never disappoint. The shrimp tacos are my personal favorite — packed with flavor — but the tripe, salmon, and steak tacos are also incredibly tasty.

Their nachos are great as well, loaded and satisfying. And you can’t leave without getting one of their horchata drinks… so refreshing and the perfect complement to the meal.

Highly recommend stopping by if you want quality, flavorful food every time.“

“Un lugar donde la comida es un placer“

“Un lugar donde la comida es un placer“

“I really enjoyed my lunch at Birreria Don Luis. They have great Mexican food. Everything was delicious from the Enchiladas, BirriaRamen, Quesadillas and so much more but what I loved the most was the Quesabirria con su Cozumel 😋! The owners and staff are wonderful. A great atmosphere, I recommended everyone to check it out!“

“The food was fantastic, and I don't think I've ever had such delicious chips and salsa! I highly suggest the fiesta combo with a margarita. The platter was so big we ended up taking most of it home, and the margarita was top notch! We'll be back!“

“The whole menu is great everything tastes great and great service and it’s in my community everybody needs to taste it ❤️“

“Everything was wonderful! Let’s start off with the service. I wasn’t very familiar with the different types of sauces and they offered me a sample of each to try in order to help me to decide which sauce to select for my meal. Everything came out fast, and the staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and efficient. NOEL AND JOVANA were SUPERB! They showed us pictures of everything and explained all of the options and we really enjoyed the food. It was very good. Everything was cooked perfectly, well seasoned, but not over seasoned, but still light. We live in the neighborhood and will definitely come back again. Everything was fantastic!“

“had my first experience here on yesterday it was amazing service was great food was great place was large plenty of seats and was well groomed“

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

“I always come here to practice my Spanish and they're so nice and helpful. The food is a delicious reward. I've been going for almost a year and they have always been incredible people with incredible food. I feel incredibly safe and comfortable here.“

“Trust the reviews on this one, this place is the real deal. Adorably small and quaint, they serve up delicious food cooked fresh. The staff (presumably the owners) are friendly and courteous, and grill up your order right in front of you.A new favorite, this place has become a staple of mine.“

“Swung by Tacos Nietos for lunch and it was hittin'. Got 2 steak tacos, an al pastor taco, and a horchata. Steak was juicy, pastor had a nice kick, and the tortillas tasted fresh. Spot’s clean, staff was cool, but the wait was a little longer than expected for lunchtime. Still worth it though. Classic South Side taco joint vibe. I’ll be back for the burrito next time.“

“Very authentic Mexican joint. It was cozy, but the food was delicious! Idk how to describe it but I've had Mexican breakfast before from many different restaurant but this one taste best like it was homemade. It's like there was more care made in the food. Not sure if that made any sense? but all I'm saying is if you go here you will not be disappointed.

Parking: There's free street parking all around the sides of building.“

“Great authentic food. I’ve never had anything I didn’t enjoy. I especially like eating breakfast here.“

“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!“

“Pros:
-Tasty tacos and gorditas with proteins that are charred, spiced and cooked in the authentic Mexican tradition. The green sauce is particularly tasty. :)
-Great value for most selections.
-Card payments are accepted.

Cons:
-There are daily specials posted along the wall, but many of them contain typographical errors. The layout also apepars to be random, making it hard to follow.
-The burger special is, in my opinion, one of the few items on the menu that wasn't a particularly great deal. The burger itself is small, not particularly hearty; the meal is mostly just fries.
-The joint is cozy, so seating is limited.“

“Go there often! Food is great, owner & staff very friendly. This time I tried the Camarones Al Mojo De Ajo (garlic shrimp)...excellent!“

“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.“

“los mejores tamales en ojas de platano años buscando estos tipos de tamales asta que encontré un lugar que los hacen exactamente como deven de ser se los recomiendo“

“These Tacos were everything. The meat was seasoned so well.“

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

“Traveled from New Hampshire & stopped in on a personal recommendation from our friend Brian. The place was clean, service was fast, the food tasted great, & the prices were reasonable! I’d definitely return!“

“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???“

“Nice place, great atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“Amazing food! Biggest burritos I have ever seen!“

“Oh boy! It has been a while since I’ve had a good burger! I am sure glad I ordered it on my cheat day. Durango style burger! So good!

- Frijoles and sopa de arroz were so good. My kids had some leftover from their order and it turned into an argument the next day over who would eat it. Both of them wanted it!
-Torta de asada was also very good according to my son.
-tacos de asada were also a hit.
- I also had a taco de chile relleno and it was delish! I know how hard they are to mKe so I hardy make them at home, well I am glad I got to eat one at Castillos’s.

They also have guizos estilo Durango. They are very good!

There is a small seating area, most of the people get the food to go, but we came from very far and were not about to wait to eat until we got home.
- I tasted their salsa roja with my taco and it was so good, with a nice spiciness level!
-I first tasted their food from a Quinceañera. Portions were plentiful so we had to come to their restaurant to try it again!
We will definitely do the catering for my kids Quince.“

“I would definitely recommend this restaurant. Their food is definitely authentic and I'm not easy to recommend as authentic, prices are reasonable and service is great“

“I ordered the steak torta on my first visit and it was incredible fresh bread, tender steak, and a really balanced flavor all the way through. I went back the next week for the steak tacos, and they were just as impressive. The corn tortillas were cooked perfectly with that light crisp you want, and the steak was seasoned just right.

The red sauce has a good kick, so if you’re sensitive to heat you’ll feel it, but the flavor makes it totally worth it. Service was quick, prices were fair, and the food has been consistently excellent. I’ll definitely be going back to try more of the menu.“

“Mi especialidad para comer son tacos pastor , asada , pescado ,birria y el ceviche 👍“

“emilio’s restaurant thier staff is very friendly food is good and whole family and karaoke in thursday night is for whole family and dj is awsome and friendly i recommend this restaurant for parties weddings or just come out to have some karaoke or have a romantic dinner for two I give this place five stars“

“I've eaten her for a few years. The food is ALWAYS consistently good. Fresh toppings, perfectly seasoned meat , just an overall great experience as a customer. The employees greet you with a smile and are very courteous. I'll be returning as always.“

“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!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“We come here all the time! The food and service is amazing.They have affordable week day specials.We went today for our anniversary and the cakes were so delicious. Highly recommend!“

“Just judging off the tacos, this place is great! The food was really good and filling and the family running the place were super friendly and accomodating. The place itself also has really good vibes and great for hanging out with friends.“

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

“I love supporting family owned businesses. Love that this is an option in the area late nights as there’s not many food options nearby. The chicken quesadilla is my favorite and I love how juicy it is!

Vegetarian options: You can ask them to modify your order to vegetarian-based.“

“Por favor que está pasando aquí al parecer una chica nueva con un pantalón a media nacha por supuesto que se ve mal por los niños 👦 que traemos jamás había pasado esto aquí y mucho menos la atención pésima este es un restaurante familiar la comida exquisita no es Mexicana ojalá traigan al personal con calidad parece de otro país“

“I've organize Taco Tuesday & Wednesday for my job....OMG, it was easy pleasy working with the staff at Taqueria Varitas, their professionalism, kindness is an understatement. Both days I ordered more than 30 different tacos and they each were individually wrap and marked, which made it so easy for me to distribute to my team. This place is a gem, the tacos are not very reasonable and not to mention DELICIOUS! Everyone can't stop raving about how good they were. I will certainly be ordering from them again very soon, in fact, it will be monthly. Taqueria Varitas, I've very grateful for you guys and thank you so very much for working with me and being so professional.“