Best Late Night Mexican Restaurants in Belmont Cragin (60639)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: July 2026
Our Top Pick
Baha Restaurant
Mariscos-driven menu built for ceviche + cocktail pairing.
Notable Picks
8.4
A mariscos-forward spot that leans into bold coastal flavors—think bright ceviches, saucy shrimp plates, and seafood that’s meant to be paired with a cocktail. It’s strongest when you order like a table: one chilled starter, one hot seafood main, and keep the drink lane moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Aguachile, Ceviche, Salmon
What Makes it Special: Mariscos-driven menu built for ceviche + cocktail pairing.
8.1
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
A no-frills, high-pace taqueria that wins on volume, speed, and a build-your-own heat approach—especially if you treat the salsa bar like part of the meal. Best move is a tight taco order plus one heavier item (gordita or burrito) to stretch it into a proper late-night landing.
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.
A seafood-leaning Mexican kitchen where the move is to order big, shareable platters that hit hardest when they land sizzling and sauced. It’s a strong late-night group pick: build the table around one ceviche plus one hot shrimp or mixed-seafood entrée.
Must-Try Dishes:
Camarones a la diabla, Ceviche, Mariscada (mixed seafood platter)
What Makes it Special: Late-night mariscos and saucy shrimp plates designed for sharing.
Worthy Picks
7.8
A neighborhood Mexican bar-and-restaurant with karaoke-night energy and a menu that leans classic rather than experimental. It’s strongest when you order hearty, sauce-forward standards and treat it as a sit-down late-night meal instead of a quick taco stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mojarra frita (fried whole fish), Carne asada plate, Chiles rellenos
What Makes it Special: Late-night Mexican dining with bar energy and karaoke-friendly pacing.
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
A straightforward Mexican counter that plays best as a burrito-first late-night stop—fast, filling, and built for takeout rhythm. Go for one flagship burrito and one crunchy side so the meal reads hot and structured instead of messy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak burrito, Al pastor tacos, Chilaquiles
What Makes it Special: Burrito-focused, late-night counter service built for fast, filling takeout.