Antique Taco
$$ | Wicker Park + Bridgeport + Revival Food Hall
Seasonal menu of gourmet tacos + Mexican appetizers doled out in a shabby-chic, counter-serve space.
Broken English
$$ | Lincoln Park + The Loop + Old Town
Hip, mural-filled hangout featuring a compact Mexican menu, mezcal cocktails + a seasonal patio.
Velvet Taco
$ | River North
Tacos with global flavors in a counter-service setting with beer + margaritas.
Barrio
$$$ | River North
Rustic-industrial spot for creative Mexican fare with Japanese influences and creative cocktails.
Big Star
$$ | Wicker Park + Wrigleyville
Mexican street food, margaritas and other drinks fuel a lively scene at this funky hangout.
Del Seoul
$ | Lincoln Park
No-frills counter-service eatery with Asian fusion eats like Korean BBQ tacos + banh mi sandwiches.
Paco’s Tacos
$ | Brighton Park
Bare-bones stop for quick-serve Mexican street eats with a few seats, primarily for takeout.
Three Legged Tacos
$$ | Food Truck // Multiple Locations
Food truck, popups and catering company. View calendar on their website for popup locations.
Tony’s Burrito Méx
$ | West Lakeview
A long list of traditional Mexican fare served in bare-bones counter-service digs with late hours.
5 Rabanitos Restaurante + Taquieria
$$ | Pilsen
Mexican classics served in a simple, brightly colored setting with a BYOB policy.
Taqueria Los Comales
$ | Little Village + Logan Square + Pilsen
Long-running, casual regional chain serving signature tacos + other classic Mexican fare.
Takito Kitchen
$$ | Ukrainian Village
Hip industrial-chic cantina serves up creative tacos, Mexican sharing plates + craft cocktails.
Cafe Tola
$ | Wrigleyville + Avondale
Tiny cafe serving creative meat + veggie empanadas amid colorful murals, with sidewalk tables.
L’ Patron
$ | Logan Square
Laid-back Mexican joint featuring tacos + other street food in an industrial setting with a patio.
Asadito
$$ | West Loop
Mexican fare featuring spit-roasted meats paired with tequila + margaritas in a hip, airy locale.
