Best Brunch Mexican Restaurants in Chicago
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
XOchimilco Mexican Restaurant
Family-run Mexican restaurant pairing hearty plates with a cocktail-focused dining room.
Notable Picks
XOchimilco is a family-owned Ravenswood spot known for its polished dining room, strong margaritas, and a menu that runs from chilaquiles and enchiladas to house steaks. Locals treat it as a neighborhood go-to for sit-down dinners and special-occasion brunches that still feel relaxed.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pollo en mole, Chilaquiles verdes, XO steak
What Makes it Special: Family-run Mexican restaurant pairing hearty plates with a cocktail-focused dining room.
8.2
A Lincoln Square daytime specialist blending Mexican brunch comfort with a warm, neighborhood rhythm—chilaquiles, rancheros, and café de olla are the baseline order. It’s best when you treat it like a focused brunch stop: one savory plate, one sweet, and a coffee drink to round it out.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles with al pastor, Huevos rancheros (or divorciados), Café de olla
What Makes it Special: Mexican brunch comfort anchored by chilaquiles and café de olla.
8.1
A masa-and-tamales specialist that shines most in the breakfast-to-lunch window, where warm, handmade staples feel purposeful instead of generic. The smartest move is to commit to one tamal lane plus one composed plate, keeping the order tight and letting the masa do the talking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tamal in salsa verde, Chilaquiles (rojos o verdes), Guajolota (torta tamal)
What Makes it Special: Masa-forward tamales and breakfast plates with a clear specialty focus.
#4
Tiztal Cafe
8.1
A Mexican breakfast-and-lunch café that wins on comfort, consistency, and a menu built for regulars. The move is chilaquiles plus one of their signature shakes—treat it as a cozy daytime anchor, not a rush job.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles, Oatmeal shake, Chorizo scramble
What Makes it Special: Mexican daytime cooking with cult-favorite chilaquiles and shakes.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Savanna Restaurant in North Center is a daytime cafe where the breakfast burrito and Choriburrito anchor a wide brunch menu. It’s less a Mexican specialist than a place to get a hearty, customizable burrito in a bright, family-friendly setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Choriburrito, Breakfast Torta
What Makes it Special: Brunch-focused cafe where breakfast burritos and Choriburritos lead the savory side.
A morning-to-midday Mexican café that’s chilaquiles-first, with a menu built for repeat breakfast and lunch rhythms rather than big-night dining. It shines when you lean into the house strengths—one chilaquiles plate, one coffee, and you’re done before the order gets too ambitious.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles verdes, Birriaquiles, Cafe de olla
What Makes it Special: A chilaquiles-driven café that nails the breakfast lane.
7.6
A Mexican counter with a real breakfast lane that’s useful when you want chilaquiles or an omelette-and-tacos crossover without turning it into a long sit-down meal. It’s a good “weekday regular” if you keep the order focused on one breakfast plate or a simple taco dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chilaquiles Verdes, Carne Asada Tacos Dinner, Chicago Omelette
What Makes it Special: A taco shop with a legitimate breakfast menu alongside taco dinners.
#8
Los Candiles
7.6
A small, traditional Mexican kitchen where breakfast plates and regional comfort items are the best entry point. It works when you order like a regular—one egg-based plate plus one specialty item—then round it out with a warm drink.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huevos Con Chorizo, Empanadas Potosinas, Atole De Guava
What Makes it Special: A breakfast-forward, traditional menu with regional comfort staples.