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The best Mexican restaurants in Chicago (2026)
Updated November 9, 2026 · 13 restaurants
13 restaurants in Chicago serve Mexican food. Top of the list: Ayayay - Mexican Eatery, Taquería El Jardín and Birrieria Zaragoza. 9 of them have a Michelin distinction. Prices range from $ to $$$$.
How we built this ranking: We rank Chicago's Mexican food restaurants by Pesto Score, which combines reviews, Pesto community ratings and recognitions like Michelin.
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1
Ayayay - Mexican Eatery
4.78
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2
Taquería El Jardín
4.60
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3
Birrieria Zaragoza
4.52
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4
Tzuco
4.50
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5
Mi Tocaya Antojería
4.46
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6
Carnitas Uruapan Restaurant
4.41
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7
Topolobampo
4.39
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8
Kie-Gol-Lanee Logan Square
4.34
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9
Chilam Balam
4.32
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10
Taqueria Mazamitla
4.25
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11
Frontera Grill
4.21
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12
Sol de Mexico
4.03
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13
Azul
3.53
Frequently asked questions
Where to eat Mexican food in Chicago?
According to the Pesto Score, the best places for Mexican food in Chicago are Ayayay - Mexican Eatery, Taquería El Jardín and Birrieria Zaragoza.
Where to eat cheap Mexican food in Chicago?
Among the affordable spots ($ or $$), the top rated are Ayayay - Mexican Eatery, Taquería El Jardín and Birrieria Zaragoza.
How many places for Mexican food are there in Chicago?
Pesto lists 13 restaurants in Chicago in this guide, with photos of their dishes, prices and location.
Are there Michelin restaurants for Mexican food in Chicago?
Yes: Birrieria Zaragoza (Bib Gourmand), Tzuco (Michelin Recommended) and Mi Tocaya Antojería (Bib Gourmand).