Mexican

Trino is a Latin steakhouse in the West Loop serving great steaks and delicious small plates like crab tostadas and trumpet mushrooms with esquites puree.

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Matilda is a Mexican and Peruvian restaurant in River North where you can catch up over good snacks and wine.

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La Lunita is a Mexican restaurant in Logan Square with dishes like al pastor octopus or steak with chicatana peppercorn mole sauce.

No Pasa Nada is a taco stand in Mayfair with great tacos and quesadillas filled with charcoal-cooked meats.

Cerdito Muerto is a tavern-like Mexican spot in Pilsen with excellent cocktails and small plates.

Cariño is an intimate Latin restaurant in Uptown with a playful tasting menu and excellent late-night taco omakase.

Taqueria Chingón is a great taco spot in Fulton Market with creative tacos.

Solana is a rooftop restaurant on the sixth floor of the Robey Hotel with street tacos and prickly pear margaritas.

Frontera Grill is a famous Mexican restaurant in River North with good food.

Taquizas Valdez is a counter-service Mexican restaurant in Irving Park with solid tacos and tortas.

Taco Sublime is a pop-up inside of Marz Brewery in McKinley Park with great fried cheese tacos and smashburgers.

Mirra in Bucktown makes Mexican and Indian dishes you should seek out a.s.a.p.

The pastries at this fantastic Mexican bakery and cafe are worth the wait.

Santa Masa Tamaleria is a Mexican restaurant in Dunning that's great for all things masa-based, whether it's tamales, tacos, or enchiladas.

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A seafood celebration, with prawns so good you’ll be begging for more.

Xocome Antojeria is a fantastic counter-service Mexican restaurant in Archer Heights.

Mariscos San Pedro in Pilsen is an excellent spot for Mexican seafood.

Gorditas La Tia Susy is a casual McKinley Park Mexican restaurant with great Durango-style burritos.

A good neighborhood spot for a quick burrito or steak tacos.

A good lunch option in Pilsen.

Martinez Supermarket is a casual Bridgeport restaurant, bar, and mini mart with excellent Mexican dishes like burritos, tacos, and quesadillas.

This counter-service spot in Little Village has tasty gorditas and tacos, but the burritos are even better.