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Best Mexican for casual night in Chicago

Mexican restaurants in Chicago that work well for casual night — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.

19 restaurants
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Ayayay - Mexican Eatery
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Ayayay - Mexican Eatery

Ayayay - Mexican Eatery is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.9
Based on 1561 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago
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Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago

Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.8
Based on 4420 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for QuesaBirria Jalisco Pilsen
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QuesaBirria Jalisco Pilsen

QuesaBirria Jalisco Pilsen is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 2161 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Oso & The Bull
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MexicanPilsenvalue

Oso & The Bull

Oso & The Bull is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.8
Based on 84 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Luna
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La Luna

La Luna is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 2830 reviews
6
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pleasant House Pub
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Pleasant House Pub

Pleasant House Pub is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.7
Based on 1608 reviews
7
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Momento Cantina
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MexicanChicagovalue

Momento Cantina

Momento Cantina is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.7
Based on 1193 reviews
8
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Casa Tulum
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Casa Tulum

Casa Tulum is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.7
Based on 937 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for EL TRAGON TAQUERIA
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EL TRAGON TAQUERIA

EL TRAGON TAQUERIA is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.7
Based on 706 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Mercadito
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Mercadito

Mercadito is one of the better-known mexican spots in Chicago in Chicago, which makes it a practical place to start.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.6
Based on 5852 reviews
11
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Tzuco
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Tzuco

Tzuco is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.6
Based on 2731 reviews
12
Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Broken English Taco Pub
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Broken English Taco Pub

Broken English Taco Pub is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.5
Based on 4759 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for XOCO
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XOCO

XOCO is a mexican restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Tacoscasual nightlunch

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4.5
Based on 3316 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for La Mejikana
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MexicanPilsenvalue

La Mejikana

La Mejikana is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 1085 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Del Toro
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Del Toro

Del Toro is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.5
Based on 1072 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Cantón Regio
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Cantón Regio

Cantón Regio is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 3782 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Azul 18
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Azul 18

Azul 18 is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 947 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Pilsen Yards
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Pilsen Yards

Pilsen Yards is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.4
Based on 867 reviews
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Editorial restaurant image stand-in for Simone's
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MexicanPilsenvalue

Simone's

Simone's is a mexican restaurant in Pilsen in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.

Pilsencasual nightgroup dinner

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4.3
Based on 2201 reviews

Common questions

What are the best Mexican restaurants for casual night in Chicago?

Top Mexican restaurants for casual night in Chicago include Ayayay - Mexican Eatery, Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago, QuesaBirria Jalisco Pilsen. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

Is Mexican good for casual night in Chicago?

Yes — Chicago has 19 Mexican restaurants rated highly for casual night. Ayayay - Mexican Eatery is among the top picks with a 4.9 Google rating.

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