Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Don Pez Fish Tacos (Taco Cantina)
A modern Mexican cantina with from-scratch brunch, solid tacos, and plenty of TVs for games.
Notable Picks
Mi Nueva Tierra is a 2020-opening cantina in the Lathrop Homes stretch of Lincoln Park, built around scratch-made chilaquiles, street-style tacos, and a strong margarita program. TVs for games, a dog-friendly patio, and a menu that runs from pozole to carne asada make it a flexible pick for brunch, drinks, or casual group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green chilaquiles, Grilled steak tacos, Pozole Norteño
What makes it special: A modern Mexican cantina with from-scratch brunch, solid tacos, and plenty of TVs for games.
8.3
Allende is a classic Lincoln Avenue Mexican diner where carne asada plates, late-night tacos, and chilaquiles come out of the kitchen until the early morning. With thousands of reviews and decades in business, it serves as a dependable, no-frills after-hours stop for hearty combination plates and fresh tortillas.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Dinner, Al Pastor Tacos, Chilaquiles Plate
What makes it special: A long-running Mexican diner with high-volume late-night service and full combination plates until 3–5 AM.
8.2
Mi Nueva Tierra is a family-owned Mexican restaurant from Chef Lou, opened in 2020, where scratch-made tacos, chilaquiles, and plated mains share space with a full bar and weekend DJ nights. It functions as a neighborhood hang for Lincoln Park locals who want sit-down Mexican with craft margaritas that still feel reasonably priced.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mahi Mahi Taco, Al Pastor Taco, Chilaquiles Verdes
What makes it special: A newer family-run spot where Chef Lou’s tacos, chilaquiles, and margaritas mix restaurant polish with neighborhood pricing.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Southport Taqueria is a newer Lincoln Park counter-service spot where al pastor, birria, and chorizo show up in tacos, burritos, and tortas, with a compact dining room and BYOB policy. Early reviews consistently praise the punchy fillings and warm service, making it a promising neighborhood option for quick, sit-down or takeout Mexican.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Birria tacos, Carne asada burrito
What makes it special: A compact, BYOB taquería where al pastor and birria tacos headline a focused menu.
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Angela’s Burrito Style is a late-night Lincoln Park staple known for oversized California-style burritos, quesadillas, and breakfast options served until the early morning. Prices stay low, portions are huge, and most regulars treat it as a dependable drunk-food and delivery standby rather than a destination sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burrito Grande, Carne Asada Burrito Grande, Steak Quesadilla with Meat
What makes it special: A late-night burrito counter turning out huge, California-style burritos until 5 a.m.
7.6
Jaimito’s Burritos is a since-1995 Lincoln Park counter spot where massive burritos, tostadas, and taco dinners run late into the night. It’s valued more for speed, portions, and long hours than for finesse, making it a practical cheap Mexican option for nearby residents and service workers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Ground Beef Tostadas, Al Pastor Tacos
What makes it special: A long-running counter-service Mexican spot where enormous burritos and tostadas run until 3–5 AM.