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Best Mexican for lunch in Chicago

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

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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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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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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

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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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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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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

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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

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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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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

Common questions

What are the best Mexican restaurants for lunch in Chicago?

Top Mexican restaurants for lunch in Chicago include Ayayay - Mexican Eatery, Costera Cocina Tulum - Chicago, Momento Cantina. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.

Is Mexican good for lunch in Chicago?

Yes — Chicago has 9 Mexican restaurants rated highly for lunch. Ayayay - Mexican Eatery is among the top picks with a 4.9 Google rating.

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