3. El Mariachi
7.5
3420 N Broadway St (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 26 tips and reviews
Darcy: Smaller than small hole in the wall... Excellent chips and salsa
Daniel Castorena: My friend said her Mimosa was strong, but good. The Salsa was awesome! The food was good. The atmosphere was pleasant and the waitress and staff were very friendly. Definitely will be back!
D W: This place is amazing! The actual authentic chips and salsa is a great start. Both the chimichanga and fajitas are great choices, but The service really sets it apart. They treat everyone like family
6. Fernando's Restaurant
7.7
3450 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 36 tips and reviews
Ryan Bujeker: Don't expect great service here; both the bar and dining room are usually overcrowded. If you can get over that then the food and drink is typically pretty good. Their fresh salsa is definitely YUM.
Amy Guth: The salsa fresca is just right: served chilled, with light, thin, warm tortilla chips.
Meghan Bauler: Tortilla soup is very salty. Margaritas are good, salsa and chips are great! Fresh ingredients. I love their shredded chicken enchiladas and my husband got the chipotle ribs - surprisingly good!
7. Tuco & Blondie
8.1
3358 N Southport Ave (at Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 18 tips and reviews
Bruce Bankes: The chops and salsa are the best I have had in many many years. Had the Fish tacos, definitely recommend. They have a kick to them.
Laurassein: Everything here is delicious and wait staff is friendly! If you are picky and gluten free, ask for corn tortilla quesadillas!
David Smith: You'll wait 60 mins and the meal takes 30, but worth it. Put your name in and get a beer at Southport Lanes across the street.
8. The Burrito House
8.0
3547 N Lincoln Ave (at W Addison Ave), Chicago, IL
Burrito Restaurant · Lakeview · 35 tips and reviews
Gina Guarino: two words: VEGGIE NACHOS! amazing! Nacho gooey-cheese goodness, lettuce, jalapeños, and of course you need to top it off with their salsa verde! The best! And don't forget a mini steak chimichanga!
ISC Chicago: Grilled Fish with Pico de Gallo (Served with cilantro and onions)
Christian N: Eat eat eat!
9. El Nuevo Mexicano
8.2
2914 N Clark St (at Oakdale St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 40 tips and reviews
Sarah Pasquesi: Salmon Rostizado en Salsa Chipotle Mango was amazing! Melt in your mouth salmon and deliciously sweet. Carnitas Chipotle con Mango y Platano was equally amazing and very spicy. yummy margaritas!
Adam Twersky: Ask for the vegan menu
Dev Dugal: Food was good, not great. Chicken fajitas cooked well with seasoning. Sodas were waaaay under carbonated. So basically syrup. PLUS - they don't honor their foursquare special after you check-in!
11. El Palmar
7.1
1008 W Irving Park Rd (at Sheffield), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 20 tips and reviews
Elizabeth Towle: You're in for a treat if you like hot salsas and strong margaritas, the perfect combination!
Joe Kiefer: The green salsa is delicious! Made in house, sometimes a little spicy, but so good...
Wookash: The best horchata in town!