Best Trendy Mexican Restaurants in Chicago
50 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Topolobampo
Michelin-starred tasting menus that showcase Mexico’s sauces, regions, and seasons.
Essential Picks
#1
Topolobampo
9.1
Rick Bayless’s fine-dining flagship runs refined, mole-driven tasting menus that lean into regional Mexican storytelling. Locals and destination diners alike use it for special-occasion dinners where complex sauces, agave pairings, and polished service justify the splurge.
Must-Try Dishes:
Feast of the Seven Moles tasting menu, Callo de Hacha scallop course, Mole negro with wagyu
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred tasting menus that showcase Mexico’s sauces, regions, and seasons.
Notable Picks
#2
Cariño
8.9
An Uptown chef’s-counter tasting menu that treats Mexican and Latin flavors like fine-dining material—masa work, smoke, and acid all dialed in. The room stays intimate but high-energy, with courses that land playful without losing precision.
Must-Try Dishes:
Huitlacoche ravioli, Michelada oyster, Taco omakase
What Makes it Special: A Michelin-starred, masa-forward tasting menu with bold Mexican technique.
8.8
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
Family Friendly Favorites
Since the late 1980s, Frontera Grill has been Chicago’s benchmark for regionally inspired Mexican cooking, mixing seasonal ceviches, moles, and wood-grilled meats in a bustling room. It’s the move when you want serious flavor and agave cocktails without full tasting-menu formality.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada, Ceviche Trio, Queso Fundido
What Makes it Special: Long-running flagship for seasonal, regional Mexican with serious agave cocktails.
8.8
Kie Gol Lanee’s Logan Square outpost brings Bib Gourmand–recognized Oaxacan cooking to a corner better known for bars and diners, with tlayudas, moles, and mezcal anchoring a tighter happy hour window. It reads more like a serious restaurant than a cheap pregame, but early-evening cocktails and bar snacks still play well for elevated happy hour meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Oaxaqueño Verde Tamal, Arrachera Tlayuda, Chapulines
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan kitchen with Bib-level cooking and a focused happy hour for mezcal and snacks.
8.8
Bárbaro Taquería is a Humboldt Park-border taqueria and cantina where a wide taco list, seasonal specials, and an agave-forward bar program draw steady crowds. It bridges neighborhood casual and going-out energy, with everything from birria and pastor tacos to breakfast chilaquiles and pozole on a rotating menu.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Tacos, Birria Tacos, Esquites
What Makes it Special: Elevated tacos and an agave-heavy cocktail list in a lively cantina setting.
8.7
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Trendy Table Hotspots
El Nuevo Mexicano is a longtime Lakeview restaurant (at this Clark Street address since 1983) pairing margaritas and a broad menu with an unexpectedly deep back dining room and all-weather patio. With well over 1,000 combined reviews and many mentions in local guides, it balances classic enchiladas and fajitas with vegan and gluten-free options while staying reasonable for sit-down Mexican.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Enchiladas, Carnitas Chipotle, Queso Fundido
What Makes it Special: A 40-plus-year Clark Street fixture with a big patio and flexible menu, from mole enchiladas to vegan chiles rellenos.
8.7
A polished Uptown dining room for Oaxaca-leaning cooking where moles, tamales, and handmade tortillas carry the meal. It’s strongest when you order like a table—one mole-driven entrée, one masa staple, and a mezcal cocktail to match.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tlayuda, Tamales oaxaqueños, Mole entrée (seasonal)
What Makes it Special: Oaxacan specialties with serious mole depth and refined execution.
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Sabroso! Mexican Grill is a family-run spot on Ashland where homestyle recipes show up as hefty California burritos, sizzling fajitas, and brunch plates in a casual BYOB room. Locals in West Town and Ukrainian Village use it for everything from weekend brunch to relaxed dinners when they want generous portions, fresh salsas, and warm service. High review volume across platforms points to a consistently reliable neighborhood anchor for Mexican comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burrito, Pork Tamale, Chamorro Plate
What Makes it Special: Homestyle, family-recipe Mexican plates and brunch in a welcoming BYOB setting.
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Happy Hour Hotspots
Trendy Table Hotspots
Tecalitlan is a multigenerational Mexican restaurant that’s been drawing Chicagoans since 1973, now operating out of a lively Clybourn Corridor space in NEWCITY. Generous portions of classics like quesabirria and fajitas meet a deep margarita list, making it a go-to for birthdays, group dinners, and pre-event meals.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria Dinner, Al Pastor Burrito, Shrimp Fajitas
What Makes it Special: Family-run staple since 1973 with big plates and bigger margaritas.
#10
Tzuco
8.7
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Birthday & Celebration Central
Chef Carlos Gaytán’s Tzuco fuses French technique with Mexican flavors in a plant-filled, design-forward dining room. Signature dishes like cochinita pibil and aguachiles make it a go-to for date nights and upscale group dinners that still feel lively rather than stiff.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cochinita Pibil pork shank, Esquites con carne, Hamachi jaws
What Makes it Special: Chef-driven French-Mexican plates served in a lush, design-focused space.
Plant-based comfort-food counter where burritos, birria burritos, and chimichangas come in fully vegetarian and mostly vegan builds. Diners lean on it for indulgent burrito-style plates that still stay meat-free, from brunch through late lunch and dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria burritos with plant-based protein, Loaded breakfast burrito, Crispy chimichanga with vegan cheese
What Makes it Special: Vegetarian and vegan comfort food where burritos and birria burritos are headline items.
8.6
A taco-and-cocktail spot that works for happy hour when you want real food with your drink, not just bar snacks. The menu hits hardest in the fish-and-steak lane, and the room keeps things casual enough for a quick round or a longer hang.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy fish taco, Steak taco, Pozole
What Makes it Special: Liquor-forward taco shop with crowd-pleasing staples and real cocktails.
#13
La Josie
8.6
A modern Jalisco-leaning room that shines when you order in a tight taco-and-shareables lane, backed by a deep tequila and mezcal program. The kitchen’s strongest plays are crispy, rich birria-style bites and bright, acid-forward seafood starters that keep the meal feeling paced instead of heavy.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesa-birrias (beer birria) with consomé, Aguachile verde, Arrachera tacos (skirt steak)
What Makes it Special: Jalisco-forward cooking with a serious agave bar and rooftop energy.
#14
Lonesome Rose
8.6
Lonesome Rose is an all-day Tex-Mex–leaning bar and restaurant where margaritas, quesaritos, and breakfast tacos share space with a daily weekday happy hour. The bright, plant-filled room and upstairs/downstairs layout make it a flexible choice for early-evening drinks, small plates, and casual meetups.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesarito, Baja Burrito, Chorizo Breakfast Taco
What Makes it Special: Tex-Mex–inspired bar with a strong margarita program and weekday happy hour on tacos and drinks.
#15
Mas Alla del Sol
8.6
A polished Magnolia Glen dining room with a full bar where the kitchen leans into classic plates and seafood-accented starters rather than taqueria shortcuts. Locals come for sit-down Mexican dinners that feel like an occasion—order a composed entree, add ceviche or queso, and let the margarita program carry the night.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada, Shrimp & Tilapia Ceviche, Enchiladas
What Makes it Special: A full-service Mexican dining room with bar energy and composed entrees in Magnolia Glen.
8.6
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Girls Night Out Approved
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
An Edison Park dinner spot that leans into a Mexican steakhouse identity—big proteins, composed plates, and a bar program built for lingering. The best experience is treating it like a steakhouse first (one premium cut or arrachera-style order), then layering in shareables to set the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arrachera (skirt steak), Empanadas, Steak tacos
What Makes it Special: A Mexican-forward steakhouse format with a full evening-drinks rhythm in Edison Park.
8.6
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.
#18
Antique Taco
8.5
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Quick Bites Champions
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Family Friendly Favorites
Antique Taco is a design-forward taqueria where market-driven fillings, horchata, and seasonal sides turn tacos into a sit-down meal. Wicker Park regulars lean on it for composed plates and cocktails when they want something more polished than a grab-and-go counter.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Fish Tempura Taco, Potato Poblano Taco
What Makes it Special: Chef-y tacos with composed toppings in a stylish, cozy space.
8.5
Big Star turns Wicker Park’s Damen and North corner into a taco-and-bourbon patio party, with al pastor and pork belly tacos backed by a deep whiskey list. Huge review volume and constant crowds make it one of the city’s most visible modern taquerias, especially for outdoor season and late nights. It’s less about quiet meals and more about tacos, pitchers, and people-watching in a high-energy setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al Pastor Taco, Pork Belly Taco, Beer-Battered Fish Taco
What Makes it Special: A high-energy taco-and-bourbon patio that defined modern Wicker Park hangs.
8.5
La Catrina is a sit-down Mexican restaurant in the Diversey corridor known for birria, lengua, and other taco plates paired with strong margaritas. The room leans colorful and lively rather than hushed, making it a neighborhood choice when you want a full dinner built around tacos and shared appetizers.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos with consomé, Lengua tacos, Queso fundido
What Makes it Special: Colorful full-service spot where birria and margaritas anchor taco-focused dinners.
#21
Mercadito
8.5
Mercadito runs a loud, cocktail-heavy room built around shareable tacos, guacamoles, and ceviches. It’s a staple for pre-club dinners and group outings where guests want modern plates, pitchers of margaritas, and a party-forward River North feel.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tradicional Guacamole, Pastor Tacos, Ceviche de Camaron
What Makes it Special: High-energy tacos-and-tequila hub with multiple guacamoles and strong drinks.
#22
Mirra
8.5
Chefs Rishi Kumar and Zubair Mohajir weave Indian and Mexican traditions into bold, spice-forward dishes like crispy scallop tacos in fenugreek roti shells and lamb barbacoa biryani sealed under buttery roti. The Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient opened August 2024 and has quickly become Bucktown's most talked-about reservation, earning a spot on Eater's Best New Restaurants in America list.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Scallop Tacos with Green Curry, Lamb Barbacoa Biryani, Mirra Mezze
What Makes it Special: Chicago's only Indian-Mexican fusion restaurant from a James Beard semifinalist chef, backed by a Michelin Bib Gourmand
8.5
Mixteco Mexican Grill is a healthy-leaning fast casual spot known for Azteca, Works, and Baja shrimp burritos built with cilantro-lime rice, salsas, and guacamole. Online ordering, catering, and consistent execution make it a go-to Lakeview option for modern, Chipotle-alternative burritos.
Must-Try Dishes:
Azteca Burrito, Baja Shrimp Burrito, Surf 'n' Turf Burrito
What Makes it Special: Healthy-leaning fast casual burrito shop with deep customization and strong takeout.
#24
Taqueria Chingon
8.5
Taqueria Chingón’s Fulton Market home turns out chef-driven Mexico City–inspired tacos on housemade tortillas in a compact, high-energy space. Locals line up for trompo al pastor, duck carnitas, and rotating specials that have earned the shop attention from the Michelin Guide and national food press.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor taco, Duck carnitas taco, Shrimp gobernador taco
What Makes it Special: Inventive, chef-led tacos on housemade tortillas with Michelin recognition.
A full-service Pilsen Mexican dining room where the menu’s best moves lean regional and sauce-driven—moles, slow-cooked pork, and composed plates that reward a paced order. It’s strongest when you anchor the table with one mole-forward dish and one cochinita-style option, then keep the rest tight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Trio de Tacos con Mole, Cochinita Pibil Entree, Puerco Al Rancho (Mole Estilo Guerrero)
What Makes it Special: A mole-forward Pilsen staple with crowd-proof reliability and depth.
8.4
Aztec Dave’s Cantina is the brick-and-mortar evolution of a popular food truck, serving birria, guajillo shrimp tacos, and tortas alongside agave-heavy cocktails. Humboldt Park regulars use it as a game-day bar and dinner stop when they want upgraded tacos with a full bar and TVs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria Tacos, Guajillo Shrimp Taco, Carne Asada Torta
What Makes it Special: Food-truck-born cantina with standout birria tacos and a serious tequila program.
#27
Baha Restaurant
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.
#28
Bar Sótano
8.4
Hidden beneath Clark Street, Bar Sótano is an agave-focused speakeasy with a serious small-plates kitchen. Mezcal-heavy cocktails meet tlayudas, aguachiles, and bar bites that feel more chef-driven than typical bar food, making it ideal for nights that start with drinks and end as dinner.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black mole tlayuda, Bone marrow esquites, Shrimp and scallop aguachile
What Makes it Special: Mezcal-centric basement bar where inventive Mexican small plates match the cocktails.
#29
Bárbaro Taquería
8.4
Barbaro Taqueria y Cantina brings an agave-forward bar program and polished dining room to a menu of pancita tacos, signature Taco Bárbaro, and modern Mexican snacks. It functions as a neighborhood cantina where cocktails and plated tacos share equal billing, especially for date nights and small-group dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pancita taco, Taco Bárbaro, Queso fundido
What Makes it Special: Modern cantina marrying serious agave cocktails with creative pancita and carne tacos.
8.4
A big, high-energy Wrigleyville taqueria built for patio hangs, bourbon-and-tequila rhythms, and fast-moving tacos before or after a game. The best experience comes from staying in the street-food lane—tacos, hot chips, and one drink order—so everything hits hot and crisp.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hot chips (fresh-fried nachos), Tacos al pastor, Carne asada taco
What Makes it Special: Big patio energy with a focused taco-and-bourbon playbook.
#31
Casa Tulum
8.4
Casa Tulum brings a Tulum-inspired, seafood-leaning Mexican menu to the South Loop with beachy decor, cocktails, and a more polished dining-room feel. It’s used for date nights and small groups looking for quesabirrias, ceviches, and composed plates rather than basic combo platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirrias, Torta Ahogada, Shrimp Ceviche
What Makes it Special: Design-forward Mexican seafood spot where quesabirrias, ceviches, and cocktails are served in a Tulum-inspired room.
#32
El Xangarrito
8.4
A tiny, BYOB neighborhood room that leans into scratch-made Mexican cooking where mole and saucy plates are the draw, not just tacos. The best move is to come hungry, pick one mole-forward entrée, and add a taco order for balance.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak enchiladas in mole, Salmon en mole, Sweet plantains with crema
What Makes it Special: Mole-centric, scratch-cooking in an intimate BYOB setting.
8.4
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Girls Night Out Approved
Happy Hour Hotspots
A high-energy, modern taqueria built for big-flavor plates, loud music, and margarita-led nights out. Go for the taco variety and shareable starters, then lean into the festive room when the weekend crowd kicks in.
Must-Try Dishes:
Birria tacos, Elote (street corn), Churros
What Makes it Special: A party-forward taqueria where tacos and cocktails share the spotlight.
8.4
Old Pueblo Cantina is Ballyhoo Hospitality’s Sonoran-inspired spot where mesquite-grilled tacos, cheese crisps, and fruit-forward margaritas anchor a polished but relaxed room. It’s a Lincoln Park favorite for later-evening tacos and drinks when you want something more refined than a taqueria but still casual.
Must-Try Dishes:
Sonoran Cheese Crisp, Mesquite-Grilled Carne Asada Tacos, Shrimp and Green Chile Cheese Crisp
What Makes it Special: A Sonoran-style cantina from Ballyhoo Hospitality where mesquite-grilled tacos and cheese crisps headline.
#35
Tacotlan
8.4
A modern taqueria built around bold, griddled tacos and birria-forward specialties, with a menu that rewards ordering in their signature lanes instead of spreading wide. The best results come from one birria format plus one classic meat taco, then let the salsas do the finishing work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria tacos with consomé, Carne asada tacos, Birria ramen
What Makes it Special: A birria-and-taco specialist with big-flavor signatures and multiple formats.
8.4
Vela Bar y Cocina brings a sleek, candlelit take on Mexico City dining to the former 3 Greens Market space, with a weekday happy hour built around cocktails and Mexican plates. It’s newer and lower-volume than the big River North stalwarts, but its focused menu and 3–6pm happy hour have quickly made it a date-night and after-work option.
Must-Try Dishes:
Guacamole and sikil pak duo, Tostadas de atún, Carne asada or grilled fish entrée
What Makes it Special: Mexico City-inspired cocktails and plates in a polished, candlelit room.
#37
Amor y Tequila
8.3
Amor Y Tequila is Roscoe Village’s lively Mexican restaurant and bar, pairing a deep tequila list with tacos, mariscos, and shareable appetizers. The colorful room and patio make it a go-to for casual celebrations and cocktail-heavy dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor tacos, Guacamole, Aguachile
What Makes it Special: Tequila-driven bar program matched with a broad menu of tacos and mariscos.
#38
Azul 18
8.3
Vibes:
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Trendy Table Hotspots
A high-energy mariscos destination where the move is big-table ordering and seafood centerpieces. Expect citrusy, heat-forward Mexican coastal flavors with a nightlife pulse, especially on weekends when the room runs loud and celebratory.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seafood tower, Shrimp aguachile, Whole red snapper
What Makes it Special: Seafood-first Mexican menu designed around shareable platters and towers.
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.
8.3
A polished West Loop restaurant and bar where scratch-made Mexican plates share space with breakfast burritos, birria-focused dishes, and a serious margarita program. It leans more sit-down than counter-service, giving burrito lovers a chance to pair their wraps with cocktails and small plates in a stylish room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast burrito, Queso birria tacos, Birria ramen
What Makes it Special: Elevated Mexican cooking with craft cocktails and burritos in a design-forward space.
8.3
A high-energy taco pub that’s built for groups and after-work momentum—loud room, fast-moving drinks, and a menu designed for mixing tacos with shareables. The move is to start with queso and keep the taco order focused (two styles max) so the table doesn’t turn into a pile of overlap.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chips & chipotle queso, Al pastor tacos, Carne asada tacos
What Makes it Special: A taco-and-cocktail format that runs like an after-work machine.
#42
El Pulpo Loco
8.3
A seafood-leaning Mexican spot where the kitchen’s comfort zone is ocean-forward: grilled shrimp, fish, and octopus preparations that feel built for sharing. Bring a group, order one ceviche-style starter plus a hot platter, and let the proteins carry the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ceviche, Camarones a la diabla, Pulpo (octopus) plate
What Makes it Special: Mexican seafood focus with strong neighborhood traction.
8.3
Mariscos La Costa focuses on Mexican seafood—think shrimp empanadas, whole fried fish, and aguachile—served in a lively Ashland Avenue dining room. It’s a go-to for groups who want micheladas, big shared platters, and coastal-style flavors without leaving West Town. Consistently strong reviews highlight generous portions and bold seasoning more than polished service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp Empanadas, Whole Fried Fish with Shrimp, Mixed Ceviche Tostada
What Makes it Special: Seafood-forward Mexican plates and micheladas built for sharing and celebrations.
#44
Momento Cantina
8.3
A Mexico City–leaning Loop spot built around heirloom-corn tortillas, bright seafood, and a choose-your-own-pace ordering rhythm (one taco at a time rather than giant platters). Treat it as cocktails-plus-food: start with a crisp ceviche/aguachile lane, then commit to a tight taco/tostada run so the flavors stay sharp and the table doesn’t sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
White fish aguachile, Spicy tuna tostada, Guisado-style tacos on house tortillas
What Makes it Special: A dual-format Loop concept channeling Mexico City style with house tortillas and a taco-by-taco pacing philosophy.
8.3
A birria specialist that’s built around rich, beefy consommé and cheese-forward tortillas meant for dipping. The move is keeping it tight—quesabirria tacos plus a consommé-forward side—so the fat, salt, and chile stay controlled instead of overwhelming.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria tacos, Consomé, Birria ramen
What Makes it Special: Dip-built quesabirria with a deep, savory consommé backbone.
#46
Taco Max Cantina
8.3
Taco Max Cantina is a newer Lakeview Mexican restaurant and bar on Halsted where tacos, burritos, and margaritas run late on weekends. The room feels more polished than the typical burrito counter, so it works both for casual dinners and as a pre- or post-bar taco stop when you still want table service and cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Al pastor burrito, Fish tacos, Queso fundido skillet
What Makes it Special: A sit-down cantina on Halsted pairing late-running tacos with a full bar.
#47
Taco Maya
8.3
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Family Friendly Favorites
Girls Night Out Approved
Quick Bites Champions
A modern, build-your-plate Mexican spot that lands best when you treat it like a taco-and-margarita lane with a strong salsa-bar finish. The menu runs wide, but the cleanest experience is to anchor on grilled proteins and tacos (especially seafood options) instead of drifting into menu sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp tacos, Fish tacos (Dorado), Al pastor torta
What Makes it Special: Modern taco lineup with a salsa-bar boost and strong grilled/seafood lanes.
#48
Velvet Taco
8.3
A late-night-friendly, fast-casual taco shop that leans into global, mash-up flavors rather than strict regional tradition. It works best when you order 2–3 contrasting tacos per person and let the menu’s punchy sauces and textures do the heavy lifting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy Tikka Taco, Chicken Tikka, Fried Paneer Taco
What Makes it Special: Global-flavor tacos built for fast, late-night ordering.
#49
La Lunita
8.2
Opened in 2025 by the team behind La Luna, La Lunita is a modern Mexican restaurant and cocktail bar where wood-fired meats, seafood, and quesabirria share space with Mexican wines. The room leans nightlife-friendly, pairing birria, al pastor-spiced octopus, and composed plates with vinyl nights and a late closing time.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesabirria, Al Pastor Octopus, Tampiqueña
What Makes it Special: A late-night-leaning Mexican spot where wood-fired plates meet serious cocktails and vinyl.
#50
La Mejikana
8.2
A lively Ashland Ave room that plays like a night-out Mexican spot—big energy, cocktails, and a menu built around tacos plus richer, plated mains. The best orders stay focused: one birria-forward item, one shareable starter, and one taco set to keep the table moving.
Must-Try Dishes:
Quesa Birria Tacos, Birria Taco, Queso Fundido
What Makes it Special: High-energy Mexican dining where birria and shareables drive repeat visits.