Best Business Lunch Power Players Mexican Restaurants in Loop
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Tortazo - Willis Tower
Chef-driven Mexico City tortas and chilaquiles served in a lively Willis Tower fast-casual space.
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Trendy Table Hotspots
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Tortazo is Rick Bayless’s fast-casual Mexican spot inside Willis Tower, focusing on Mexico City-style tortas, chilaquiles, and salads with a full bar in a colorful, design-forward room. Office workers and visitors use it for higher-upgrade tortas, salads, and margaritas that still move quickly at lunch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Crispy Chicken Milanesa Torta, Chipotle Roasted Chicken Chilaquiles, El Tortazo salad
What makes it special: Chef-driven Mexico City tortas and chilaquiles served in a lively Willis Tower fast-casual space.
#2
Ayayay
8.1
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Business Lunch Power Players
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Loop counter-service spot that keeps the menu tight and punchy—tacos, tortas, and a few snackable starters built for fast lunch momentum. It’s at its best when you order like a repeat customer: one starter to share, then two focused handhelds instead of mixing every category.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yucca balls with queso, Carne asada tacos, Chicken torta
What makes it special: Counter-service Mexican built around fast, flavorful handhelds.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
Family Friendly Favorites
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Asada Mexican Grill is a halal-friendly Mexican counter spot just off Wacker that builds burritos, bowls, tacos, and salads to order. Downtown diners lean on it for customizable Asada Steak Burritos, barbacoa, and veggie options that are hearty enough for lunch but efficient for grab-and-go.
Must-Try Dishes:
Asada Steak Burrito, Barbacoa Burrito, Breakfast Burritos
What makes it special: Halal-friendly Mexican burritos, bowls, and tacos built to order in a streamlined downtown space.