Best Mexican Restaurants In Chicago Near Me

4worldlovers: Pancho Pistolas cooks up only the freshest Mexican cuisine. Here is just a sampling of our favorite dishes. Download full menus below.

Steak or Chicken Fajitas Sautéed slices of onions, green pepper, tomato, and choice of chicken breast or outer skirt steak. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce and tomato

Carne Asada o Pollo a la Tampiqueña Chargrilled USDA Choice premium outer skirt steak or chargrilled chicken breast prepared to your taste. Served with a cheese enchilada, rice, beans, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and grilled scallions

Coctel de Camaron Shrimp in a cocktail sauce filled with diced onion, avocado and fresh cilantro

4worldlovers: Topolobampo is located on Clark Street, just south of Illinois Avenue, in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Valet parking is available.


Sometimes a story of people and places, a time now distant, or even works of art that offer a glimpse into the uniqueness of Mexican life. Every story is deeply rooted in Mexico, and so is the food, though rarely does it resemble what you’d find in a traditional Mexican kitchen. Topolo presents Mexican cuisine through a contemporary, fine-dining lens, while bringing vibrant excitement and adventure that is sure to enchant even the most experienced culinary travelers.

The narrative of our tasting menu—which changes every seven or eight weeks—has garnered many accolades: the nation’s Outstanding Restaurant at the Beard Awards (2017), a Michelin star, highest ranking from the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Magazine, Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator, Best New Restaurant from Esquire Magazine, Outstanding Service nominee from Beard.

And under the guidance of veteran Chef de Cuisine Meagan O’Connor and Pastry Chef Jennifer Melendrez, both of whom have accompanied Chef Rick Bayless for decades as he has learned from cooks all over Mexico, Topolo’s food has never been better.

We’ve all fallen head over heels in love with the unique flavors of hand- made agave spirits and Mexico’s wines of Baja and beyond. That describes no group more than our crew here at Topolobampo. Once a year, we choose some of our favorite (and most difficult to get) agave spirits and wines and create Topolo dishes that make those beverages sing. We know this menu will bring a joyous grin to your face.

Scallop Laminado • Rosemary-smoked Hudson Canyon sea scallops, nectarine-habanero salsa, avocado mousse, jícama, tangerine lace & mint marigold microgreens.

Beef Tamal Agrio • Sour dough tamal (coconut oil, beets & greens filling), hazelnut-red chile pipian, Bola Roja aged goat cheese, Perigord truffles.


Halibut & Garden Herbs • Grilled Alaskan halibut (chamomile brine, epazote glaze), three-herb tomatillo sauce (cilantro, anise hyssop, epazote), summer salad of baby turnip, radish, & fresh fava.


Lamb Borracho • Roasted young lamb, pasilla chile salsa borracha (garlic, grilled onion, Modelo Negro, mezcal), warm salad of black lentils & buttery chanterelle mushrooms.


White chocolate, Queso añejo, Spices • Moist spice cake, white chocolate-añejo cheese mousse, red wine-poached rhubarb, añejo cheese tuile.

Chocolate mesquite cake, toasted marshmallow, local strawberries, tropical guanabana-sal de guzano sorbet, toasted coconut.

To enjoy Topolobampo’s beverage pairings, you don’t have to be a wine or agave spirits connoisseur—though we love it when you are! Each one of our dishes has been meticulously partnered with both a wine and agave spirit, culminating in an elegant dance between food and drink.

Our wine program is led by the ever-passionate, award-winning Jill Gubesch. For 16 years Jill has filled our cellar with unique wines (we have one of the largest lists of Mexican wines in the United States). Jill has also blended special bottlings with some of the top winemakers in Mexico’s Valle de Guadalupe exclusively for Topolobampo, and she hosts many of that area’s craftsmen for remarkable winemaker dinners where sommelier, vintner and guests get to talk all things Mexican wine.

Our ever-evolving agave spirits program is co-directed by Julianna Arquilla and Lanie Bayless, who are masterfully crafting cocktails and continuously growing our collection of mezcal, tequila, raicilla, sotol and bacanora into one that is beyond reproach. Even when there are only a few bottles in the whole world, it’s likely that we have it (or had it).

Julianna, Lanie and Jill are leading the pack in presenting Mexico’s presence as the home to many master distillers and vintners. We invite you to pre-book a pairing package or simply ask your server which of our offerings will make your night even more special.

4worldlovers: Lalo’s Mexican Restaurants have been serving authentic family recipes since 1971 and have pledged to always serve the same original recipes that have made it a Chicagoland tradition. We are committed to offering high quality food and service and to providing a wonderful experience for our patrons.A place where one can expect a great night out, full of mouth-watering Mexican dishes,great music and the best margaritas in town... all under one roof.

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We are distinctly and unapologetically Mexican. The moment you walk in to our restaurants the smells, sounds and sights take you back to simple, delicious and unpretentious recipes and dishes from Uruapan, Michoacán.


Founded in 1975 by Inocencio Carbajal aka “El Guero”, Carnitas Uruapan is the legendary destination for those whose palates crave authentic Carnitas from Michoacan, Mexico.