Mexican

Best Mexican Restaurants in Chicago

Fifteen Mexican spots clear our bar. Two hit Delicious as F*ck.

Chicago
July 15, 2026
Cariño and Topolobampo lead — both Michelin One Stars, one a Beard Finalist in Uptown, the other a Beard Winner running at $$ in River North. Three more Delicious picks follow, led by Mi Tocaya Antojería's Bib Gourmand and Beard Finalist nod. Below them, ten Damn Good spots carry six more Bib Gourmands and three Beard Semifinalists, from Pilsen carnitas to Uptown birria. Chicago's Mexican scene runs deep across every price point.