50 Best Mexican Restaurants near Hazel Crest

“Basic fast food but on point. Never been disappointed by anything and I've eaten here since like 5th grade. Beefs, Dogs all are good. Prices on point too, you might can find coupons in the mailers or papers that still circulate but I used to see them in the Value Saver that comes in the mail or the Penny Saver but that's been a while but really not checking for them either lolParking: Depends on location have been to almost all but definitely parking for at least 20 or more spacesmaybr.“

“Food was very delicious. Lots of flavor , you can tell the cook loves what he does! Servers were very attentive. Thank you for the yummy food and great service ? when me and hubby are in town we definitely will be stopping by to try out other menu items. I look forward to it.“

“First time dining there. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and seated. Everything about the atmosphere made you feel that it was a quality restaurant. It was super clean, perfectly lit and the decor was perfect. Staff was very friendly and didn’t rush us. The wait for our order was not long at all. The food was outstanding. The homemade tortillas were so good. We will definitely make it a regular.“

“At Jimmy's they appreciate their customers you are greeted with an appropriate good day ma'am or sir how may I help you they have music playing so the atmosphere is very nice and they have very good food give them a try I give them five stars and two thumbs “

“Visiting my son and he suggested this “place for tacos”. Well it was way beyond tacos. This is a jewel of a place literally hidden in south suburban Chicago. The chef is adventurous and he goes way beyond traditional Mexican fare. We had an amazing mussels in chipotle sauce, that you will want extra bread for dipping. My son had a massive salmon burrito. He said the salmon was cooked to perfection. The chefs special was a four cheese ravioli with crawfish and a delicious sauce. Again, not your typical Mexican dish but terrific.The place was sadly deserted on a Tuesday night. I hope people check it out as it deserves love.“

“Definitely try the steak pastor and barbacoa. cooks put in the work and the food comes out delicious. Servers are very helpful and will answer any questions about the menu in a friendly way. My favorite plate the lucky fajitas with the shrimp steak and chicken comes out sizzling and very flavorful! Number 1 spot in my list!“

“Never a bad visit ~ hubby and I eat there at least 2-3x a month lunch or dinner. Staff is friendly and attentive to the customers. Food is delicious ? portion size is good. Very nice neighborhood diner for us. Prices are reasonable. Easy access parking.Thank you !“

“First time visiting and I ordered Al Pastor tacos, Chorizo sope and a quesadilla for the kid. Kid like it and mom approves ??Authentic Mexican food flavors and some of the BEST Al pastor I have ever eaten. Service was very nice when I ordered, restaurant looks and smells clean. What a Gem!“

“This was my Second time visiting this restaurant, and I brought my guy in to try their food. Ms. Darcy waited on us, and she was warm, and inviting as we walked in. We didn’t even have to get up when our food was ready, Ms. Darcy brought it to us!! He had a catfish dinner, and he thoroughly enjoyed it! I had the chicken wing dinner and it was a hit as well!! We tried the jerk egg rolls as well once we got home and they were good…not spicy enough for my taste though. The atmosphere here was a bit “smoky” I’m sure from the grills but the smoke consumed the dining room atmosphere. Overall, we were pleased with the food and may come back to pick up take out!“

“One of the best in Chicago heights! Me and my husband have lived in the area for 5 years and have pretty much tried every Mexican food spot- this is definitely one of the best. Great customer service and the food came out very hot and tasty“

“Casual atmosphere in remodeled dining room gives eat-in or take-out options. Specialty cocktails, large television screens and appetizer selection are a nice touch for sports viewing. The servers are friendly and food comes out quickly. Menu includes a variety of popular Mexican foodKid-friendliness: Very family friendly with selections for all ages“

“This is my go to spot. Some weeks I've been here multiple times. Everything I have tried has been good but my favorites are the shrimp quesataco, taco sombrero, taco Mexicano, quesabirria tacos (love their consome), and enchiladas. Nothing I've had here has been bad. Service is fast and good too.“

“I don't even know where to begin to express how incredible of an impression this restaurant has left me. The kindness and quality of it all definitely has me wanting to come back.The steak torta was juicy and filling with the right touch of ingredients. The rice was really good along with the beans!The chicken torta was tender and juicy as well with such a fluff of bread to the touch.The Birria tacos were the juiciest and cheesiest I've had from anywhere along with their motor oil broth (just joking, I just call them all that as it was still super delicious as well)And for dessert, the cheesecake was so smooth to the taste while the churros were very crunchy and Delicious, and even came with 3 different dips to try with! That was an awesome experience.Everything was just really well done and delicious! Along with the presentation was just great! Thank you for this delicious experience! Will definitely be coming back.“

“So mad I forgot to take pics because I was excited to see my friend and catch up. But the food was ok. The service was great. They were nice talkative and genuinely enjoyed the conversation with them. Again, I hate that I forgot pics because the decorations were so festive and authentic. It was colorful and vibrant. It was cold outside but the decor made you feel like you were on an island ? vacation. So cute ?? ?The food hmmmm...I had the 3 taco ? special/ a drink. I got shrimp tacos with cheese and sour cream. Very nice looking but too salty. I was like my goodness ? couldn't finish them because of this. But the French fries were good. My friend liked her steak tacos. 6/10Parking: There's free street parking in front of the restaurant“

“So we've had Sal's a handful of times already and it's great! we usually get pizza and wings not a complaint from anyone in the family! I'm usually really picky with sauce and I like this alot. we also ordered tacos from here they're good but small is the only thing negative to say. We'll definitely be back again and again!“

“I had a torta dinner my first time dining here. It was absolutely delicious! Had to try the rice and beans first and they definitely set the tone for what was in store with the torta. Excellent taste. Their Jamaica was perfectly made as well. Will definitely be returning.“

“The ladies that work there are very nice they take your order and get you your food in a timely fashion they're always smiling and they love to see familiar faces everything on the menu is very good and I love their chicken tamales everything is delicioso and their beans and rice are off the chain“

“Awesome Caldo de Pollo, just what I had had in mind tonight! It was loaded with veggies and chicken that I did not mind less of the broth! It was fabulous! I wish I could have enjoyed one of their drinks cause I know how good they are!??☺️“

“Legit one of the best tortas I had in a while, they have specials during the week so I was here on a Wednesday and got the Torta and drink for under $7bucks good deal friendly staff and my order was done fast. Small family own join so a must visit in you in town“

“Everything is the best here! Including all my ladies bartending and serving!! Always friendly, fast and delicious food. My favorite place since one of my Big Bosses invited me here year’s ago but I declined his offer for dinner and drinks. I don’t like mixing business and personal. Keep up the great work!! Best margaritas hands down!! No store bought mix!! Only the fresh stuff!“

“Pancho’s what can i say, EVERYTHING. Gave best delivery service ever. I recently ordered mozzarella sticks, but they didnt have them…and yknow what they did, they gave us a box of chocolate wafers and three big pizza slices to accommodate for the mozzarella sticks, very good service would rate 10/10WE LOVE PANCHOS TACOS N PIZZA!!!! never once failed us always going above and beyond and their pizza is very delicious and the tostadas are mouth watering! been ordering almost every week from them love them sm you guys are the best!!!!“

“One day when we were so busy in the afternoon and we were hungry, we remembered a place where they sell roast chickens and roast beef (they sell roast beef by the pound) we ordered chicken and roast beef to take away.Once at home when we started eating, this food was delicious, tasty and juicy.The Pure Tasty.“

“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!“

“I have been looking for a good taco place to go to and I stumbled upon this place. Let me tell you they have great tacos here. The young ladies that work here are nice and welcoming. The food is very fresh and good. Price is reasonable. I had the two taco special and it was great. If you are looking for a good taco this is the place to go to.“

“I recently had the pleasure of dining at Maria's Tamales, and I must say, it was an incredible experience. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the warm and inviting atmosphere, and it only got better from there. The star of the show, of course, was the tamales, which were nothing short of exceptional.The menu at Maria's Tamales offers a wide variety of options, but the pozole and menudo really stood out to me. The pozole was rich and flavorful, with tender pork and a perfectly seasoned broth that left me wanting more. The menudo was equally impressive, with its robust flavors and comforting warmth. Both dishes were clearly made with care and expertise, and they transported me to the heart of Mexico with every bite.What truly sets Maria's Tamales apart, however, is the authenticity of the food. You can tell that the tamales are made with traditional recipes and high-quality ingredients, resulting in a truly genuine and delicious dining experience. The staff was also incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyment of the meal.If you're in the mood for authentic Mexican cuisine, I highly recommend Maria's Tamales. Whether you're craving tamales, pozole, menudo, or any other Mexican delicacy, you're sure to find something that delights your taste buds. I can't wait to return to Maria's Tamales for another memorable meal. Arriba Michoacán!!!!! I love Paulina.“

“Consistently good food. One of the best queso fundido around. Give it a try with poblano. Good price points. Steak dishes are always good from a burrito to carne asada. Cantador is great if spicy is your thing. Not really a bad dish on the menu. Good selection of tequila and flavors of margaritas. It does get busy at peak times, but worth the wait. A community staple for years.“

“Ordered tacos for breakfast. They were made fresh and still hot when I got home. Steak tacos had a good amount of meat and good flavor but I loved the chicken tacos which I never really do at taco places. Chicken was nicely seasoned and tacos had good portions of meat. Service was also friendly and welcoming. I would definitely come back“

“It was my first time there. It was on an accident. How many of us can say an accident turned out to be a phenomenal exoerience. I had an oportunity to enjoy a ridiculously flavorful burger. The flavors were totally tongue dancing. Im just 10 minutes away from this place cant believe i didnt know about them. Service was amazing. Kinda in the back of a small beautiful town. But please people vheck them out. Im.a super fan of a good burger. Doublely delicious. My palet is gonna be grateful for a long time.“

“The menu here is fantastic, 10/10 quality Mexican food paired with really incredible brews, was so excited to see a California burrito on the menu! Make sure you get the green sauce on the side. We attempted to try this place out before a Matchbox 20 show a few months ago, but didn’t make it in time and I’m so glad we tried again this weekend.“

“I tried Taco Vida for the first time tonight. I thought that I would start out with the basics. I had two beef tacos. They were delicious. The place was clean. Not a long wait. The girl who served me was friendly. I can’t wait to try some of their other food.“

“Quality breakfast diner in Oak Lawn that's been around since I was a kid. I've gone here several times with my grandparents, and now just grandma since it became juts her. They have all the usual breakfast and lunch staples, but at a reasonable house, and you get nice portions. Last time I went I got the special skillet, with a sign of french toast. Easily fills you up, if you can even finish it all. I like how friendly and nice the staff and owners were to my grandma, who comes here quite a bit. They know her by name, and recognize her and treat her well, so that is always great to see. Has its own parking lot. We went prime time noon Sunday, yet still got a booth, though it was crowded. Definitely your go to place if looking for that old school feel in the Oak Lawn area.“

“Stopped in for a great lunch date and really enjoyed their indoor patio. Although this was a warm February day, the indoor patio still felt comfortable. This was my first time here, so I decided to try a steak taco on flour shell, al pastor taco on corn shell, and a beef tostada. None disappointed, the beef meat won as my favorite meat due to the superb seasoning. A bonus was their table tortilla chips were very warm, fresh and crispy which always makes for a better meal. The horchata drink was fresh and delicious too. I had great service and will definitely be back.Parking: Large lot approximately 30 to 40 spaces“

“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“

“Unfortunately I didn’t get any pics of my order as I took my food to go . This place is awesome !! I loved everything I got ! Definitely surprised to have gotten these great of carnitas while in the burbs usually you have to go to the city for the good ones but this place is great ! I got Carnitas tacos and pastor tacos with onions and cilantro and a side of rice allll amazing flavor and madePerfectly. I loved all 3 of the homemade sauces that came with it . Pared so well either way the carnitas ! I will be back ! I definitely recommend this place . Service was fast and great . Small area to eat if you choose to dine in .“

“First time visiting place. Visitor from Indiana looking for a place with good nachos. Well, I'll have to say I found it. The serving of nachos with meat was great. Piled high. No skimping on anything.Very short wait. Clean and friendly place.“

“Super delicious hole in the wall authentic Mexican food. The place is small, but clean, and the staff is so friendly and eager to make our meals meet our expectations. They always do too. I have tried the flautas, enchiladas, taco salad, tacos de lengua, agua de horchata and have enjoyed each and every one of these meals.“

“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“

“I have not been here in 5 yrs no longer in Illinois..small neighborhood store with the beat tamels & carnitas ever and I've had a lot of carnitas..they only have them on Saturday & Sunday but worth the wait..the meat & masa ratio is perfect..the carnitas definitely the bestMessage to the cook..Keep up the good work..I will be back...OH yes like everything else the price has gone up to 8.99 a lb...but my craving was satisfied after 5 years it was worth it??“

“We went on a taco tryout trip and ordered steak and veggie tacos from five different places in the Chicago Heights area. La Fonditas was picked #1 by all 4 people in my group, one of which was a vegetarian. Best taco I have had in YEARS! So good we went back later that night and tried other items in the menu. All of which were just as good. This will definitely be our go to place fir Mexican food.“

“This little hole in the wall has a new customer! This was our first time trying them we both got fried tacos I got 3 beef and 2 potato tacos and 1 regular beef taco OMG so fire !! We got there just in time as they were shutting the power off to fix wires or something. The tacos were absolutely delicious and well seasoned...BRAVO!!Service was also good! We will be back!“

“I love the steak tacos on corn tortillas, here! They are fast, great food, and great customer service. Also, it is awesome that they are open late! I just wish that they accepted credit cards, instead of just cash!Vegetarian options: There are options here to have vegetarian food to eat!Dietary restrictions: Any dietary restrictions that someone may have can be worked around with the menu here at this restaurant!Parking: There are not that many parking places, however, they do have free parking and there are more places to park in the middle of the nightKid-friendliness: I would have to say that during the daytime kid friendliness would be great you can throw a birthday party here during the daytime and have some fun the night time I wouldn't suggested since the crowd is differentWheelchair accessibility: Yes I did notice that the restaurant is wheelchair accessible ???“

“The food is great and the custservice is good. It's the best customer service I've seen in a very long time.The atmosphere is great for dining but don't sit near the doors.Parking: Over 10 spots to park in.Kid-friendliness: Iv'e seen children here on many occasions. They're welcome, too“

“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.“

“so far the dishes we have tried are very good especially the Chilaquiles Rojas. Their horchata is the best I've ever had, their nachos are excellent & their Bistec ala Mexicana is also great. Fresh ingredients & prompt service!“

“Love the fact that it's certified Halal, I've been wanting to take my muslim Friends to try Mexican food for so long and this is authentic and really delicious. Fabian delivers superb service, and was able to make suggestions. More than happy to return and suggest this place to my friends!“

“Small place but amazing food! I got a chicken sopes and chicken burrito. Both are delicious! The chicken is very well seasoned. I have to bring some family to try the steak. I’m sure it’s just as good as the chicken. The lady that took my order was a sweetheart and very helpful“

“Food is really delicious ! Go order the workers breakfast aka carnitas breakfast. It comes with a generous portion of pulled pork and salad, rice and beans. Open 8-6 M- Sat. Sun 8-2 Take a dozen tamales home too. Super good for lunch and quick service. They have pozole menudo tamales carne en su jugo and caldos to crave for on the weekend.“

“Just go! This is our hidden gem for Mexican cuisine. So nice! My wife and I love everything we've ordered. We brought our daughter last week and our son yesterday. It's a family run business. Recommendations include the chili relleno burrito or plate, tacos, the San Juan Plate (the salsa de chile de árbol is amazing), tortas, and enchiladas…so so good! The owners are soo nice! Oh, and she makes the best cocktails too! Buen provecho!“

“Great food. They are very patient with customers while they’re trying to decide on selections. Clean place with nice decor. Better than chipotle. This was a 3 peat for me plus I give them 5 stars. I would have taken pic but I ate the food before realizing I wanted to do a review. lol. Trust me it is worth the trip.“

“Love this place. They have all the yummy treats from sweet to spicy! The owner is so so kind! Always makes his customers feel welcomed. Small spot, has a few seats but definitely more of a stop and go. Besides that I love coming here for a nice snack.“