48 Best Mexican Restaurants near Highwood

“We were in the area checking out a place for tea (we live an hour and a half away) and decided to stop here for lunch. My husband and I were soo glad we did. Staff greeted us promptly, served fantastic chips and salsa. We both got the asada burritos with a side of rice and beans. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor! We’ve tried many Mexican food places and this one is top on the list. We are already planning a trip back to try more food! Thanks for the love and care you put in the food!“

“The weekend quesabirria is what got me hooked! If you're ordering for pickup, online doesn't give you the option so call. All the other tacos I've tried are also delicious. It's a small location, so be prepared not to dine in. When weather is good they have tables outside.“

“This place was great! I was a little sad they don't have Challah French Toast nor Blintzes anymore, but I got the Ceviche instead and it was SO GOOD. They also made me fried plantains with just sugar because I didn't want the ice cream, and they have Abuelita hot chocolate!! The plantains were perfect, crunchy on the outside and perfectly soft inside. Great and attentive service too. We will definitely be back. I forgot to take a picture of my Ceviche, but I remembered for the plantains and hot chocolate!“

“This is hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! They use fresh ingredients, the food is always delicious, and it's a great value-for-money. Service is also really good. If you're interested in filling your belly, try their Torpedo Burrito and get a homemade tres leches cake while you're at it!“

“Not too many hot chicks working here but that’s fine. The food was really good. The claw machine was broken so if you were gonna go there for just that don’t. This is completely irrelevant but Im a little bit hunger over today. Gonna eat some Korean and just take it easy tonight.“

“What a truly wonderful experience for my birthday. Cesar was very attentive and provided excellent care when serving my party of 8. Gave us massive sombreros and a couple birthday shots to celebrate. Couldn’t be happier with the service. Fat Rosie’s should be the standard when it comes to ANY sit down restaurant.The current parking situation is shared with Cheesecake Factory and other near by restaurant business. Anticipate the typical congestion on weekend evenings.The music and atmosphere was very enjoyable and most of all tame. I got the Tampiqueña and it was very well made. Very flavorful and well seasoned. I have zero complaints about this establishment and I WILL be visiting this location multiple times in the future. Thank you again, Cesar for such an enjoyable time. Thank you, Fat Rosie’s!!“

“I will absolutely be returning to this restaurant. Highly recommend it either for a date night or a fun group outing. Their drinks and margaritas were all delicious and not too sweet. The flight of Mezcal was a great experience. I love mezcal but never had tried different kinds before. The waitress was attentive and nice. The chicken poblano enchiladas were delicious, highly recommend! We also ordered the guacamole trio and ceviche appetizers which isn't pictured because we devoured them pretty quickly.“

“This was a great find!!! The service was outstanding! The drinks were phenomenal. The food was seasoned well, perfect temp and large portions. My husband and I just stopped in for lunch. He ordered traditional combo fajitas and I ordered 2 steak tacos and one shrimp taco. We also ordered a side of black beans, I do not recommend the black beans. The guava margarita was soooo good. This guacamole was the best in lake county, hands down!!!!“

“Far better than your average greasy food taquiria. The owner was incredibly nice and helpful. I ordered an El pastor taco. I usually do flour tortillas instead of corn but since they make the latter in house chose that instead. 100% the correct decision. Never had a corn tortilla so fresh and tasty. The pork wasn't greasy and had superior flavor. On a whim also ordered the Korean taco with bulgogi spices and cabbage slaw. AMAZING flavor and texture. Got a carne asada burrito for my wife. You can tell they use superior Angus beef..it was top Notch in flavor and consistency.HIGHLY recommend this eatery. Will be back whenever I'm in the area.Parking: Easy.“

“Came in again to try out their pizza special. I got the 2 slices and a drink last time, and it was too much for me. Just got a slice of sausage, and my usual soda can. Place is usually nice and clean. Everyone is friendly and acknowledges you when you walk in. It was cooked nicely and great crust. It wasn't too hard or soft, but just the right amount of crunch. The best part is that it's not really greasy like others. Big plus in my book. I definitely would come back if I'm in the area. Perks of working out in the field and trying new places.“

“This is the absolute peak of Mexican food in the Buffalo Grove/Deerfield area. I've never had better tacos or a better burrito. Their horchata is top-notch, and it is freshly made every morning. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this place. The folks who work here are also real cool.“

“Just carried out from here and was very satisfied. Ordered two different bowls. One with Carne Asada was as flavorful as I've ever had. Also had the Chicken Adobo and that was exceptional as well. Way more variety and flavor than Chipotle with bowls, Tacos, Burritos, Elotes, Shrimp, seasonings etc. Only negative was service( only saw 3 employees)was a little slow putting the bowls together. Definitely coming back.“

“If you are a fan of Chilaquiles as much as I am, look no further. This family owned business has the best Chilaquiles, red or green salsa, topped with cecina meat, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, sour cream, and for a small charge you can add eggs. The tortilla chips still come out fresh and crispy, unlike other places.Let's not forget the amazing hard workers who prepare our meal. The staff there are very welcoming, friendly and overall amazing.I've been coming here for a good while now for my lunch break almost every week and will continue to do so.P.sThe fresh guayaba water is also a must try if you never had it.“

“This place is an amazing find. Quesabirria tacos are amazing. Full of flavor. Got me looking for a house nearby. Horchata was very good also. Will definitely return if I'm ever in the area around lunch again. Needs more comfortable seating but that's no issue when you taste the food“

“I stopped in for lunch and had a carne asada Burrito. It had fresh ingredients and was good. This was my second visit to the place. The service was good. Order at the counter, take a seat and then your food is prepared and brought out to you.“

“My boyfriend and I decided to try this place out and it did not disappoint! We ordered taco dinners and they were delicious. Everything was freshly made and tasted great. Jose was very nice and made sure we were taken care of, great service! Overall, I will come back and bring more people to try this spot :)The location was not difficult to find, go on 3rd floor and make a left, then it’ll be on your right side.They accept quick pay & cash.“

“I am so upset we didn't discover Mia's Cantina sooner! The food here is absolutely top notch. Even my picky as heck kid begs to go there (he's a fan of the steak tacos). For me, the Tacos Norteños are the winner, I've never had anything like it anywhere else. The flavor of the sauce, the fresh meat and toppings, absolutely stellar. Great beans and rice too. The service is always quick and friendly, the man who has taken care of us both times seamlessly runs the bar and waited on us as well. The restaurant is clean and large, would be great for big groups, and my husband plans to bring his work colleagues for a meal there soon! Decorations are bright and fun. We are huge fans, now we are telling everyone to check it out! 5 stars without hesitation.“

“I really don't want to tell you how good this place is because I don't want it busier, but they are too nice for me to be that selfish. I've tried a good portion of the menu. The specials are more creative than you would expect for a small restaurant. Overall, the food is very good.“

“Tomate Fresh continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Evanston. Considering prices and quality, few restaurants compare in my eyes. There's no in-house seating, but it's ready so fast and it's so delicious that there's no need to linger. (It's also across the street from a park for an easy picnic.) My favorite dishes include anything with their black beans and grilled cheese combination (not a grilled cheese sandwich, but just a glorious pile of crispy cheese). Make your day instantly better with a visit to Tomate! Thanks, Tomate. I love you.Vegetarian options: Tomate Fresh gives vegetarians a lot to consider! In either burrito, Taco, or gordita form, one can choose: tofu, black beans, sweet potato, yucca, spicy mushroom, or carmelized onion filling. There are also, on occasion, vegetarian empanadas and tamales. These veg options don't even consider the quesadilla options (like sweet potato or spicy mushroom) or the salads on their menu. It's a refreshing change from only having one or two veg options at a restaurant.“

“First time here. I personally liked every aspect of my visit. Definitely not a chain. Literally looks like a local family owned and operated restaurant and a throwback to the old neighborhood restaurants that served really good food. I want to go back to try other offerings.Parking: Plenty of room when I was there“

“First and foremost, the staff of any restaurant are the ones that truly keep an establishment running and thriving and are the heart and representation of the business.The hostess / order-taker and crew at Stacked and Folded, were super friendly to us and offered such great customer service!The atmosphere inside is very nice and offers an elevated casyal food experience.Even though the average taco is around $6.50, it is very large and offers a lot of the actual ingredients. This was the case with my short rib taco. The short rib taco did offer a little bit of that spicy hot but not too much which was good, and yes, was slightly sweet in the sauce as advertised. Overall, the flavor combination was very good and would rate it a 3.9 out of 5. It was just tender and juicy enough, but could even be a little bit more tender in the meat. I know it is not easy when it comes to short ribs and believe me they did a good job here! It is worth getting!We had also ordered the short rib sandwich, but I recommend to have the short rib in the taco form. It just taste even better with the corn tortillas!The sweet potato fries are a five out of five star! Some of the best I’ve ever had in my life. They are cooked perfection, and have that right texture on the outside and perfect on the inside. Amazing.Now as a cook, my (James’) critique is focused on the shrimp taco. Like every other item, Katherine and I had, the shrimp taco is made in a very fresh and flavorful, non-greasy and healthy tasting manner.What observations and what can be worked on from the creators of the menu is the following:The shrimp in your shrimp tacos-at least when we visited—was just plain cooked shrimp and was actually dry. My advice based on the best shrimp tacos I have ever encountered or made are taking thawed raw shrimp, then marinate them of course, and grill them briefly and just right so that they come out juicy and tender and with that amazing flavor profile.That would make your shrimp tacos a five out of five.“

“I ordered for a department luncheon at the office and everyone loved it. Taco, rice, beans were all delivered hot and on time. I ordered a couple of flans as well and they were delicious. Will definitely keep them in mind when we have another company event.“

“In town for my daughters graduation from Bootcamp! We came in late, long drive, the Airbnb we got had no air on all day so it was 98 in the house when we got in so we decided to go grab a quick bite. We was a little unsure at first but so glad we came here! My husband and I split a Cuban and my daughters girlfriend got a Turkey sub… both was extremely good… the shredded pork on the Cuban has an amazing Smokey flavor. They were extremely nice even though we did go in close to closing (we did take it to go) .. we were definitely impressed!“

“Get family owned restaurant in North Chicago. 2nd time here both times great service & food! This time I ordered Steak Skillet with over easy eggs. Big portions. Great taste. Skillet definitely matches up with the "big name breakfasts spots" if not better.“

“The best place to get burritos and tacos if you're near. Other places are sloppy. They tak the time to be nice and remembers you! The young lady who is the cashier is the sweetest. They make you want to come back. I'm telling you if you want a burrito and you see this review..get...it...from...here!!“

“i recently moved to the area and was looking for mexican food, and so i decided to try this place from google maps. i ordered the steak burrito special with rice and beans for takeout, and it was delicious! the burrito was big and the steak was seasoned well. i was pleasantly surprised and excited to have found a great mexican place nearby. this has become my go-to, and i will definitely be back often!“

“If you want authentic Mexican cuisine, look no further. Los Mogotes will keep you coming back in the future for excellent food, a great atmosphere and a wonderful staff. My family and I have gone numerous times and I keep craving their Al Pastor burritos and tacos! We will be going again in the near future! Check them out, you will not regret it!“

“Came here with a group of friends and we absolutely loved it! The food was great, we had the pumpkin and chicken tamales and they were very delicious! The service was excellent, we also ordered the filet mignon fajitas, large enough to share and very good! The owner came to the table and he was so kind and friendly! We will be back!“

“I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT!The food is always incredibly good, authentic. The servers are always friendly, helpful and attractive. Margherita's are excellent. The holiday decorations were so much fun to look at and authentic. One of my favorite places for lunch.“

“Food is usually good. Servers are very nice but there are times they are unorganized They seem to run out of various foods. Other than that I would recommend the restaurant. Super casual. Was easier to order when we could order on line for pick up. Not sure why that option was discontinued.“

“Invicto is a taqueria serving Tijuana style meals full of flavor! Their vast menu has something for everyone, including beverages, tacos, burritos, vampiros, sides, kids menu, and paletas. Currently, they have locations in Naperville and Vernon Hills, and they also provide pop-up taco stand service for private events. It’s a great place to grab a quick meal or stay a while to enjoy the delicious food with a cocktail (or two)! I was also very impressed to see a sign on their menu stating that for every meal you purchase from Invicto, a child in a developing country receives a meal too!Here’s everything I tried at Invicto:- ? Elotes Taco - classic corn tortilla taco with creamy delicious corn- ? Hongos Sope - thicker tortilla base cooked with cheese and served with mushrooms and toppings- ? Elotes Vampiro - Tijuana-style tostada, this was surprisingly really good and I would highly recommend!- ? Rice & Beans - perfectly seasoned and cooked- ? Cali Burrito - great size and quantity for the price! Tastes really good with the salsas from their salsa bar- ? Papas Especiales - loaded fries with queso and other toppings, very addicting- ? Chips & Queso - you can never say no to queso and fresh tortilla chips- ? Tres Leches Shake - OMG, this was so good I could not put it down. The fact that it came with an actual churro just made the experience better!- ? Horchata - light and tastyIf you’re near Vernon Hills or Naperville, definitely check this place out!“

“I dropped in here from the Hilton hotel. Seems to be a family type business and the food eas delicious! If u like Mexican/Spanish food, this is for you. They were so nice and outgoing if i had american dollars, i would have given a 50 dollar tip. You can walk here by going out the Hilton or crown plaza...go left out hilton to main road then right...maybe 20 min walk from there. ^^ hope this helps everyone!“

“The Churos were seriously delicious, crunchy, sweet and nutty. The variety of toppings and sauces adds to the deliciousness! The place is small, looked like its geared for to go orders only. Orders take about 10-15 minutes since they make it fresh every order. The staff was friendly, recommended!“

“Went here for a quick bite and to watch the bulls game. Ordered tacos which were delicious but slightly salty, and the chips that came out were cold/room temp but good flavor. Elotes were awesome. The service was excellent though, it was completely dead and we were one of 2 tables and sat at the bar. Our server took care of us, put the game on, and was super friendly and attentive.“

“It is a place with a wide variety of food, desserts and Mexican snacks; They are friendly, the prices are adequate for what is consumed, the seasoning is unique and the place is very clean...Kid-friendliness: It is not an atmosphere of alcohol, there is a variety of food for the kids to choose from and there are coin machines for the kids to get toys...“

“This place is good. I have been here multiple times. The draft beers are good but beware that usually the one you might want they are out of. This happened to me twice in a row despite the request for two different types weeks apart. The food is outstanding and the chips they give you taste really good. It is hard to not fill up on the chips before the meal comes.“

“I never truly appreciated La Taquiza y Mas until I left Glenview and moved into the loop. And man-o-man, nothing beats La Tequiza y Mas! From their steak burritos to their chilaquiles, everything is a home run. Also they have such great kind staff. Their owner is such an amazing person, and I love running into him when I do. Such a great group of people who deserve all the support and recognition. Truly the best!“

“This is by far my favorite authentic order and eat fast Mexican place! The food is all amazing! Try the fish tacos! They have a special sauce that is deliciouso! And the customer service is phenomenal! I'm always greeted with a smile and a cheerful attitude from everyone who helps me! The food prices are excellent and worth very dollar. They don't over price the food and have a bunch of really good combo meals. Also, they have even let me stay late sometimes when I get there a couple minutes before close and are cleaning up! They are truly all around good quality and having a father that was born in mexico and owned 3 Mexican restaurants growing up, I know a fair share about the biz! Highly recommend!“

“So so so good. The taco dinner was Al pastor and I finished the whole thing. My boyfriend had the Carne asada dinner and he also finished the whole thing. We had the mango and Italian margaritas which were made by our server and she was super nice! Overall the place was quiet but a hidden gem“

“My friend and I sat at the bar and our bartender Ale and the manager Kyle made our time there so much fun. We had amazing fresh fruit margaritas, which were delicious and the manager Kyle stopped by to make sure everything was great a couple of times. You could see him walk the room to greet all of the other guests in the bar area which was really nice to see. It's just a friendly atmosphere and we definitely will be coming back!“

“During autumn days I always come back to this place for their Tortilla Soup. Although I normally hate anything sweet I ended up having a Passion Fruit Aguas Frescas that was not too cloying. I enjoy bringing my clients from Mexico here to make them feel more at “

“Excellent restaurant. The huevos rancheros are incredible. Tacos are excellent . Fresh OJ, perfection. Used to eat here weekly then moved away but always try to stop in when in town. The staff is friendly and the vibe is good. The quality of the food is as good as I remember it and I always leave very satisfied. Highly recommend!“

“Very tasty and abundant portions. Tried the carnitas, al pastor and cecina tacos. Carnitas looked delectable but were probably the least flavorful of the trio. The cecina was well seasoned and served with a smear of beans and caramelized onions. The al pastor was something else. Can something have too much flavor? Wow! The meat was smoky, slightly charred and served with nice chunks of equally charred pineapple. So good! Probably the most different and best I've had in the area. Beans were a bit salty. Overall the food was great and I can't wait to come back and try some of the other varied offerings.“

“We had dinner here the other night and really enjoyed it. The ambiance is so fun and vibrant with bright colors and it was well kept and clean inside. The waitress we had was super friendly and accommodating. I had a vegetable burrito which was tasty and unique with yellow and green zucchini, portobello mushrooms and black beans. My dad had the salmon burrito which he also really enjoyed. We will surely return again. And I can't forget to mention that the margaritas were very good.“

“i was on a church trip and we stopped for food, and i love some good taco bell. i was amazed at the service and how kind the man who took my order was even though it was busy and understaffed. food was right and delicious, i was craving taco bell so bad.“

“Our evening at Guanajuato last night was nothing short of delightful. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with warmth and hospitality that set the tone for a wonderful dining experience. The food was simply divine, with standout dishes like the flavorful salmon tacos leaving a lasting impression. My husband, Aunt, and I couldn't help but revel in the deliciousness of every bite. One highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the spicy margarita, expertly crafted and perfectly complementing the delectable guacamole. It was evident that each element of our meal had been thoughtfully curated to provide a memorable culinary journey. However, what truly elevated our experience was our exceptional server, Sergio. His friendly demeanor and genuine enthusiasm were contagious, turning a regular dinner into a delightful affair. Sergio's attentiveness and charm made us feel right at home, as if we were dining at the restaurant of a dear friend. The ambiance of Guanajuato further enhanced our evening, with cozy surroundings adorned with regional artwork that transported us to the heart of Mexico. The stunning wall adorned with Mexican "Milagros" Heart artwork added a touch of cultural richness to the atmosphere. We left Guanajuato with full hearts and satisfied palates, grateful to have such a gem in close proximity. Our experience was nothing short of exceptional, and we eagerly anticipate our next visit to savor more of the culinary delights and warm hospitality that define this charming Mexican restaurant.“

“Delicious enchiladas de molefriendly waitress. The salsas were good. fresh home made tortillas.We went 1 hour before closing and the waitress was nice and attentive. It was our first time. I will definitely go again for local Mexican food.plenty of parking.“

“Ordered the Taco Bar for some business people that were in town for the week at my job. It was AMAZING. We had 10 people to feed and there was so much left over that our staff was able to eat as well. Everyone was 100% satisfied!Our Taco Bar included Chicken, Beef, Rice, Beans, Lettuce, Salsa, Cheese, Tomatoes, Hard shells, Soft shells, and chips. It came with plates and utensils along with serving tongues and serving spoons. And it was the cheaper of the packages I had found at other restaurants. All the other packages i found also didnt include rice and beans but this one did. This was just Perfect all around, bravo“