Best Cheap Eats Mexican Restaurants in Lakeview
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Taqueria Tejupilco
A tiny Broadway taqueria with 4.8-rated tacos and serious value.
Notable Picks
8.6
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Taqueria Tejupilco is a compact East Lakeview counter spot turning out street-style tacos, burritos, and sopes at genuinely budget-friendly prices. Delivery platforms show hundreds of 4.8-star ratings for its lengua, birria, and pastor, making it one of the most consistently praised cheap Mexican options in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Taco, Pastor Burrito, Birria Taco
What Makes it Special: A tiny Broadway taqueria with 4.8-rated tacos and serious value.
8.4
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Family Friendly Favorites
A late-hours Little Village taqueria where the move is classic street-taco execution over extras—fast, direct, and built for repeat visits. Stick to their signature meat lanes (especially the house specials) and treat it as a reliable neighborhood anchor rather than a sit-and-linger spot.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al pastor, Atotonilco special taco, Tacos de lengua
What Makes it Special: A high-volume Little Village taqueria built for late-night, repeatable tacos.
#3
El Taco Cart
8.3
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
El Taco Cart is a compact Northalsted counter spot built for late-night taco runs, with al pastor and asada tacos, burritos, and churros served until 3am on weekends. A small indoor space and quick counter service make it a natural stop after the bars for fast, satisfying Mexican street food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada steak taco, Al pastor taco, Pizza tamale
What Makes it Special: A late-night Northalsted taco counter serving street-style tacos until 3am on weekends.
8.2
Burrito House is a long-running Lakeview counter-service institution west of Wrigley where oversize burritos, tacos, and late-night plates feed neighborhood regulars into the early morning. It leans on speed, generous portions, and consistent execution rather than trend-chasing, making it a dependable stop after games, shows, or bar nights.
Must-Try Dishes:
King size skirt steak burrito, Junior chicken burrito, Steak taco dinner
What Makes it Special: A late-night Mexican counter famous for oversized burritos at true budget prices.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Group Dining Gatherings
Taco & Burrito House is a Lakeview East stalwart, open deep into the night with a long burrito list ranging from skirt steak to barbacoa and barbacoa Suizos. It’s the reliable choice for Broadway and Wrigley crowds needing fast, filling burritos after games or shifts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Skirt Steak Burrito, Beef Barbacoa Burrito, Steak Fajita Burrito King
What Makes it Special: Late-night Broadway standby for oversized burritos, breakfast plates, and takeout.
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Buena Vista is a family-owned Mexican restaurant on Broadway that’s been serving Lakeview since the mid-2000s, with combo plates, enchiladas, and fajitas priced fairly for sit-down service. The room is simple and homey, but locals lean on it for dependable comfort food and friendly staff rather than scene-y atmosphere.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Enchiladas, Steak Fajitas, Taco and Enchilada Combo
What Makes it Special: A low-key, family-run Broadway spot where combo plates and fajitas deliver reliable comfort for the price.
8
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A no-frills taqueria that wins on speed, portions, and salsa-driven flavor when you keep the order tight. Treat it like a street-taco run—one protein across tacos or a burrito—so the kitchen stays in its most consistent lane.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tacos al pastor, Carne asada burrito, Taco de lengua
What Makes it Special: Street-taco execution with fast turnaround and strong salsa heat.
Worthy Picks
7.9
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A Wrigley-adjacent counter spot that’s built for late-night burritos and dependable tacos more than a linger-and-chat meal. The best results come from picking one burrito lane and adding a simple taco or side—big flavor, minimal fuss.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lengua burrito, Al pastor burrito, Tacos de tripa
What Makes it Special: Late-night burrito power with real offal and classic proteins.