Best Late Night Mexican Restaurants in Wicker Park & West Town (60622)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill
High-volume, late-night counter spot known for fire-grilled tacos at budget prices.
Notable Picks
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Carbon Live Fire Mexican Grill is a counter-service spot in West Town known for hefty burritos, fire-grilled steak tacos, and late-night hours that run to 11pm every day. With hundreds of reviews praising portions and flavor, it’s a reliable choice when you want serious Mexican comfort food after most neighborhood kitchens have closed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Barbacoa Taco, Veggie Taco
What makes it special: High-volume, late-night counter spot known for fire-grilled tacos at budget prices.
8.3
Barcocina West Town is a modern Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar that stays open as late as 1–2am on weekends, drawing groups for shareable plates, tacos, and margaritas. The lively indoor-outdoor space works as a late-night hang where the energy and drinks are as much a draw as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Queso Fundido, Mahi Mahi Tacos, Pozole Verde Soup
What makes it special: Late-night modern Mexican with strong cocktails and a buzzy patio scene.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Dona Naty's Tacos is a compact Ukrainian Village taqueria where counter-service carne asada and al pastor tacos anchor an affordable, no-frills menu. Regulars praise it for consistent flavor, house salsas, and weekend menudo at prices that still feel like a neighborhood deal. Seating is limited, but the steady stream of takeout and late-night orders shows how often locals rely on it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos, Menudo (weekends)
What makes it special: A tight, counter-service taqueria delivering reliable tacos and menudo on a budget.
Worthy Picks
#4
La Pasadita
7.9
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
La Pasadita is a long-running Ashland Avenue taqueria that has served late-night tacos and burritos to generations of West Town diners, often into the early morning hours. High review volume across platforms confirms its role as a go-to stop when bar nights end and taco cravings hit.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Soft Steak Tacos, Chorizo Tacos
What makes it special: Decades of late-night taco service make it a classic Ashland stop.
7.7
El México Moderno is a late-night Mexican bar and nightclub that opens only on weekend nights, running to 4–4:30am with drinks, dancing, and bar-style Mexican plates. It’s more about the music and atmosphere than a full sit-down meal, but it fills a specific niche for Spanish-language nightlife with food available.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Tacos, Chicken Nachos, Enchiladas Verde
What makes it special: Weekend-only Mexican nightclub with food, live music, and 4am hours.
#6
Flash Taco
7.6
Flash Taco is a tiny counter on Damen right by the Wicker Park six-corners, serving tacos and burritos until around 4am most nights. Quality can be hit-or-miss, but its location and hours make it one of the area’s most important last-stop Mexican options after shows and bar crawls.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Burrito, Chicken Burrito, Vegetarian Burrito
What makes it special: Corner burritos that catch bar-goers and night owls until late.