Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Belmont Cragin (60639)
9 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: July 2026
Our Top Pick
Tacotlan
A birria-and-taco specialist with big-flavor signatures and multiple formats.
Notable Picks
#1
Tacotlan
8.4
A modern taqueria built around bold, griddled tacos and birria-forward specialties, with a menu that rewards ordering in their signature lanes instead of spreading wide. The best results come from one birria format plus one classic meat taco, then let the salsas do the finishing work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria tacos with consomé, Carne asada tacos, Birria ramen
What Makes it Special: A birria-and-taco specialist with big-flavor signatures and multiple formats.
#2
El Taconazo
8.1
A fast, counter-first taqueria where the best orders are simple, savory, and eaten immediately. Treat it like a focused taco run—two meats, one salsa lane—so the tortillas stay hot and the fillings stay clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Carne asada tacos, Torta de milanesa
What Makes it Special: No-frills taco focus with pricing that rewards repeat, simple orders.
8.0
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
Comfort Food Classics
A bright, counter-friendly taqueria where the core move is straightforward tacos backed by birria options that hit hardest when they’re hot and crisp. Stick to steak or pastor for a clean read, then add one birria item for the richer lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak tacos, Birria tacos, Gorditas
What Makes it Special: A classic taqueria menu with strong taco execution and a birria lane.
8.0
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
A high-pace taqueria built for volume and late-hour cravings, with the kind of straightforward cooking locals treat as a default stop. Go tacos plus one heavier item so it reads as a full meal, not just a snack run.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada tacos, Al pastor tacos, Gordita de asada
What Makes it Special: Fast, classic taqueria staples with a salsa-bar heat ladder for customizing every bite.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A classic neighborhood taqueria lane where the win is straightforward, well-seasoned staples and fast turnaround. It’s best when you order like a regular—tacos or a burrito, plus one side—so nothing sits and steams.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne asada burrito, Al pastor tacos, Huarache
What Makes it Special: Straight-ahead taqueria cooking with fast pacing and reliable staples.
#6
El Ranchito
7.8
A late-hour neighborhood taqueria that plays best as a hearty takeout run—big burritos, steady taco standards, and portions that travel well. Keep it to one main plus one side so the meal stays structured instead of sloppy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak burrito, Carnitas tacos, Nachos with carne asada
What Makes it Special: Big, travel-friendly portions that hold up as a late-night takeout meal.
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-hours taqueria that plays best as a quick, hot taco stop—simple builds, fast pickup, and a menu that rewards sticking to the classics. Keep the order lean so tortillas stay warm and the meats don’t steam out on the ride home.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak tacos, Chicken tacos, Horchata iced coffee
What Makes it Special: A dependable late-night taqueria built for quick tacos and takeout rhythm.
7.7
In the back of Carnicerias Guanajuato, a full taqueria turns grocery runs into taco runs with overstuffed lengua, asada, and carnitas tacos. It’s a supermarket counter that Chicago food writers point to when they talk about how good grocery-store tacos can be.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lengua Tacos, Asada Tacos, Carnitas Tacos
What Makes it Special: Supermarket taqueria famous for generously filled lengua and asada tacos.
7.6
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
A neighborhood taqueria where the tortillas and salsa bar carry the experience when you keep the order classic. Go for a straightforward taco plate and one larger item (like a huarache) instead of stacking multiple mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada tacos, Al pastor tacos, Huaraches
What Makes it Special: A tortilla-and-salsa-driven taqueria that hits best in classic taco form.