Best Cheap Mexican Restaurants in West Loop (60661)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: June 2026
Our Top Pick
Taco Lulú
Arrachera-focused tacos with a classic taqueria playbook.
Worthy Picks
#1
Taco Lulú
7.8
A neighborhood taqueria format built around a char-grilled arrachera lane, with an easy order-and-go rhythm that works for quick lunches or a low-key dinner. It’s best when you stay traditional—two or three tacos, one tamal or nachos, then stop before the menu sprawls into a full sampler.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arrachera tacos (char-grilled skirt steak), Pastor tacos, Handmade tamales (chicken or pork)
What Makes it Special: Arrachera-focused tacos with a classic taqueria playbook.
#2
Asadito
7.8
A modern West Loop taco-and-tequila lane that’s strongest when you treat it like a focused taco order instead of a full menu tour. It’s a good choice for quick sit-down tacos with a drink, especially if you keep the build simple and let one or two standout fillings carry the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesa birria taco, Fish taco, Steak quesadilla
What Makes it Special: Scratch-cooked tacos with a tequila-forward bar lane.
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Business Lunch Power Players
A commuter-core burrito counter designed for quick, reliable weekday fuel—especially when you need something filling that won’t slow the schedule. Best results come from classic burrito-and-chips orders and skipping the temptation to overcomplicate.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada burrito, Chicken bowl, Chips and guacamole
What Makes it Special: Fast, filling burrito coverage in the Ogilvie commuter flow.