My husband's absolute favorite Mexican dish of all time is their tacos Sabina's. We come with small and large groups at all times of day whenever we are in town. Love their shrimp skewers, fresh flour tortillas, and quesadillas Raul. (We don't try new dishes because we love these so much). It is very very loud, crowded and hard to hear. It is also festive, vibrant and authentic... last visit we heard a mariachi band, and you can count on witnessing a birthday celebration at least once per meal. (Update: Read that there's a $15 charge and that includes cake.) BYOB and sometimes there is a drink stand outside. Cash only!!!!!! I'm very sad to read the recent review about the LGBTQ couple having a bad experience (called out for showing affection) and I pray this will be addressed with the staff and hope it was an isolated incident, as this is unacceptable. read more

Food amazing, service amazing the only bad thing is finding a place to park. But once you do that it's fricking golden! I left this place full than muthafucka just off of some tacos ! That was absolutely gourmet BTW. make sure you have one of those artesian lemonades To die for! Prices were extremely reasonableespecially in this economy Great atmosphere, great staff & great food! enjoy read more

Okay, so important to know: this place is CASH ONLY. My friends and I went to this restaurant the Sunday post-St. Patrick's Day, and the place was packed! Canton Regio had a great interior design that was influenced by both a medieval time period and Latino-cultural wall decor. We chose to visit this place because one of my friend's patients recommended the place, and for good reason! The food was very flavorful, and the service was great. We ordered arrachera (crowd favorite), tacos camarón, and quesadillas raul. I can't wait to go back--this place is a must visit in Pilsen! read more

Canton Regio - tacos camarón - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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When you think of authentic Mexican cuisine, this is the place to go to. The service is top tier and they will explain the menu to you. The ambience is like stepping in a true restaurant out of Mexico. The food comes out piping hot and the salsa's are freshly made. And the fact that they are BYOB just adds to the experience. read more

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I found Cantón Regio through Yelp as I was searching for a restaurant that was in Chicago's southside, easy parking, and of course, latin food. That brought me to Pilsen neighborhood. Cantón had lots of great reviews and photos, so I figured why not? It was raining out, and I gladly welcomed the chicken soup that was sat in front of us without requesting. It comes automatically along with chips and salsa. My husband decided to get tilapia tacos, but the main event for me was the steak fajitas. It comes with refried beans and guacamole. I'm generally not a fan of refried beans, but I'm so glad that I didn't tell to not give them because these were the best refried beans I've ever tasted in my entire life! We were too full to try dessert, but I definitely have to make another trip to taste the other menu options. The fajitas alone would make Cantón Regio one of the mexican restaurants in Chicago. If you ever visit, this restaurant is cash only, no credit cards accepted. read more

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This was my first time at Canton Regio and it will definitely not be my last time! Fantastic. All around fantastic. Just a heads up to start - it's cash only so make sure you have physical $$$ if you plan on eating here. You could also pay a fee at the ATM they have inside too, if you don't mind that. Other than that, the experience was so good that it was hard to get me flustered. The food was great and the price was alright too. The service was top notch, the music was good, and the highlight of my time was their welcome appetizer taco, it was so simple yet so good. They even had handmade tortillas and I saw the lady literally making the tortillas in the restaurant, so cool. If you've never been (you're missing out) I highly recommend stopping by. Even if it's out of your way, give it a try. For sure worth it. Personal Review: 8.6/10 read more

Canton Regio - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We understand it's a Saturday , but the lady who is taking the names for the table , ohas a HORRIBLE attitude . The service was HORRIBLE , it was OVERLY PACKED , people breathing over each other ! Had us waiting 45 min , when we were told the wait was 40 min . My husband asked how much more and she tells him a lot longer ! I mean it was such a HORRIFIC experience. They have no order , out of control ! NO CLASS WHATSOEVER !! Never again ! The food is not as big as before but worth going even if it's 1 hour away , now NEVER AGAIN !!! read more

This place is phenomenal! Best arachera steak I've ever had. I can't believe I haven't done a review. No reservations and this place get crowded, but that's because it's good@ read more

The arrachera never disappoints here, it is always so juicy and well-seasoned. The chicken is either hit or miss, take that as you will. The shrimp kabobs are also very yummy, especially with all of the veggies that come with them. Service is always very friendly and relatively quick. It sucks that this place does not take reservations unless it is more than 20 people so be ready to wait to get seated during busy times since it gets very crowded. It is also BYOB. read more

Canton Regio - Shrimp Kabobs - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This place is truly one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in Chicago. The steak is the star of the show! Get the Kilo steak it is the best and comes with tortillas. This place is also BYOB which is fantastic to bring in your best wine! They also serve free chips and salsa. Always a classic favorite place to bring friends and family. read more

Canton Regio - Kilo Steak - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place was a great ambiance and the food is amazing. The portions are large and fresh they used an incredible marinade on all their meats that are charred over wood grill . A super must try. They also have great drinks. Customer service is very friendly and good. A must try read more

Everything here is authentic Mexican food I am pleased either the waitstaff and the service and absolutely everything delicious read more

This was our first time in this area of town. We stumbled across this gem of a restaurant. If you are looking for Mexican cuisine you have to stop here. The corn tortillas are fresh and the guacamole is amazing. It's byob. The men outside selling drinks are the best. I love this neighborhood. We will be back read more

Canton Regio - Carne Asada tacos with homemade corn tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Canton Regio is my favorite Mexican food in the city/Pilsen! Everything is fresh, delicious, and made in house! The flavors are well balanced and so delicious. I cannot say enough about the tortillas! They are the best I have ever eaten. You can't go wrong ordering anything on the menu. Highly recommend! read more

We were a table of 12, and they added a BYOB fee that we didn't pay the last time we came. And it was not advertised anywhere, not even in the menu. They said it was at the entrance but we checked and it wasn't. We called the manager and he tried to explain to us that since they brought plastic glasses we had to pay that fee. Then after long conversation where he insisted, he eventually agreed to remove the additional fee and they said that since we finished later (more than 2hrs, even if it is just because they served us late) they should have made us pay an additional 100 usd per hour, but since they were "kind" they didn't charge us. read more

Still one of the very best neighborhood Mexican spots around. If you haven't been yet, you lose. read more

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First time trying canton regio and needless to say, it lived up to the hype that everyone around me had created! Let me start with the vibes - so authentic, so lively, so vibrant. The crowd, the staff, the music, literally everything was absolutely incredible!! There were so many birthdays when we went and they shut off the lights and play birthday music with firework candles. What an amazing touch! Let's talk food - we ordered family style options with quesadillas, table side guacamole, beef fajitas, horchatas, and also got tres leches cake for dessert. The guacamole was the best I've ever had. It was chunky and perfectly seasoned and the chips went along perfectly with it. The quesadillas were so rich and flavorful!! Each bite just melted in my mouth and made me want more!! The horchata was DELICIOUS! The fajitas were to die for!!!!! And omg the tres leches cake was phenomenal!!!! Absolutely obsessed with my entire experience here! Would recommend to anyone wanting to dine in Pilsen!! read more

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Super impressed esp by their carne asada tacos! The camaron tacos were also very good and we really enjoyed the tres leches cake. We will definitely be back for more! read more

Canton Regio - Camaron and carne asada tacos - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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From start to finish, this was hands down the best Mexican dining experience I've ever had--and I'm from Arizona, so that's saying a lot. The service was absolutely incredible. The staff went out of their way to make sure my onion allergy was taken seriously and catered to without making me feel like a burden. Every recommendation was thoughtful, and every plate was crafted with care. The food itself was nothing short of amazing--fresh, flavorful, and authentic, with every bite better than the last. The atmosphere elevated the entire evening: warm, vibrant, and inviting, making it the perfect setting to enjoy such high-quality cuisine. This restaurant didn't just serve breakfast , it delivered an experience. Between the attentive service, allergy-friendly accommodations, phenomenal food, and unforgettable atmosphere, it's a place I'll be raving about to everyone I know. read more

Amazing breakfast which started with a small corn tortilla with potatoes and egg, a little bite as we sat down in extremely comfy chairs on the patio. The most delicious flour tortillas I've had in my life. Attentive and friendly servers. Best $12 breakfast I can remember! Do not miss! read more

I was there last night. You buy the steak by the kilo. Which is great if you are with a group. We also had the shrimp and vegetables skewers. Everything was fantastic! Plus it is BYOB! So much fun. I will definitely be back! read more

Fantastic Mexican food. Limited menu with affordable prices. The steak was tender and flavorful. Tortillas were soft and tasty. Chicken kabobs were seasoned well and delicious. Loved both salsas and chips. Cash only. Everyone here was fantastic. read more

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Every detail is perfect here--from the presentation of the food to the friendly service. It's a place where you can tell they care about their craft. Highly recommend for food lovers read more

Los tacos Sabinas son sabrosos. Será buena idea que le pregunten a uno si desean los to to topos (chips) con la salsa, porque habían muchas mesas en cuales se quedaron sin tocar, y echados en la basura, mientras yo me quedé esperando y pidiendo lo mismo. El Mariachi Nuevo Estilo salieron dos veces y dieron un show muy especial y bien recibido. Gracias por esa parte. Sí volveré. read more

Hey are you craving a kilo of skirt steak? Same!!! Canton regio is where to order said kilo of skirt steak and eat via taco or on its own. It comes with bulbous grilled green onions and grilled jalapeños! The restaurant is quite bustling and loud and the tables are crowded and always full, I love the lively atmosphere but when there's music playing you have to shout a tad. It works for me because all I do is scream and stuff my face full of food. Service is speedy and awesome and although it's one of the pricier places in Pilsen, it's worth a nice sit-down visit! read more

Canton Regio - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing food, been here by recommendations, from friends. Staff very friendly and attentive. The atmosphere is is gorgeous. read more

10, 10, 10's across THE BOARD! Some of the best Mexican food in Chicago for real. Very authentic and so delicious. The queso fundido is to die for! The aranchera steak!!!! Y'all it's so tender and flavorful. They make their own tortillas that literally melt in your mouth. I always take them home and eat them and they still taste good. It is byob, but the drinks they do have are great. I've done a birthday celebration here and I had a ball. Their deserts are good too and dont play with their breakfast either! Ambiance is very ranchero vibes, love it. It's always packed for a good reason. Cash only, so you know it's good! Highly recommend! read more

Longest wait but definitely worth it! Food was so good, and the service was amazing! Definitely recommend this place if you're by the area.

Steak is sold by the kilo! Need I say more! Fire cooked and served hot off the grill. It is awesome. This place is crazy busy so be ready to wait and bring cash!!! It is as authentic as you can get! I love it read more

This place is CASH ONLY. We have been here a couple of times and the wait was not bad this time around this place tends to get packed very fast and the wait times are very long but worth it in my opinion. They have a really cute area upstairs area that they open sometimes and a little patio as well, the vibe is fun and they really like to celebrate someone on their birthday which we love! This place offers BYOB, the food is always so hot and yummy including the tortillas. We were a group of 4 and had food left over so bring your appetite. Our group had the grilled chicken and carne asada big platter with sides of rice and beans. It's definitely a sharable dinner if you get the platter. You will find that the food is authentic Mexican food and very good quality meat! We can't wait to come back! read more

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I lived in chicago 10 years ago, and my family loved going to El Nuevo Leon, it seems the placed got burned down some years ago , but the sons of the owners decided to open up this restaurant at the same location and the same concept. It seems this is a very popular spot, we went there on a monday night and it was full. Ambiance 10/10: This is as close as you can get to an authentic mexican restaurant environment in the U.S. Music was enjoyable and it was at a volume where you can listen it to it, but at the same time you dont have trouble talking. Cocktails/food: 9/10 Everything was incredible, we ordered the sabinas tacos and they were one of the best tacos ive tried. The only reason i did not gave it 10/10 is because i would expect from a mexican place like this to jave the tortillas freshly made there and they were not (but they were good). Service: 10/10 we got seated very quickly, food came fast and was warm. Servers were very attentive to us. Parking: 7/10 it is on the street. (We got lucky because we found a spot right across from the restaurant. Pricing: 10/10, we were 2 ppl and the bill was 35 dls. Tip: The restaurant does not serves alcohol, it is BYOB, but there is a liquor store conbeniently located right across the street. read more

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The ambiance is on point; super cozy and tasteful decor. The service was amazing from entry until leaving. The hostess was super sweet and got our party of 6 seated with a minimal wait. Our server Adrian was super attentive and on it with his service. He was bringing more of what we need before we even had to ask. The food was super tasty. From the flavor of the homemade chips and salsa alone I could tell it would be a great meal. We got 2 kilos of steak that was super tender and flavorful. Hands down worth it! The guac could use a little salt, but I enjoyed how fresh it was. The panels cheese was fantastic, grilled and topped with tomatoes and onions. We finished off with the flan and coconut tres leches. Personally, I think the tres leches was the star of desert! Super flavorful, moist, and just enough coco. I highly recommend coming here. You will have a great authentic meal and enjoy the overall vibe. Notes: *It is CASH ONLY, so come prepared. They do have an ATM on-site if needed. *BYOB - but they do charge a corkage fee. read more

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The most authentic Monterrey Nuevo León flavor food. Absolutely delicious! Also, always great service. Les doy un

This is the best Mexican restaurant in the US. It is authentic, delicious, and decently priced. Try the tacos sabinas, fajitas chicken or beef, machaca con huevo, and the handmade flour tortillas. Every time we visit Chicago we make sure to have at least one meal here. read more

Very nice. We celebrated Mexican Independence Day in Pilsner this year. Food was great. Service was excellent. Music and "vibe" was very festive. Will definitely go back. read more

Canton Regio - Mexican Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Came here last night with my parents to celebrate. Very busy for a thursday afternoon, so knew it must be good! We were seated quickly. The chips and salsa came out pretty fresh, one of the green ones was my favorite, but a bit watery. The guac was fresh, but we ended up adding some salsa and lime to the guac to enhance the flavor. BEWARE IF YOU ARE VEGETARIAN!!! Hardly any vegetarian options, my dad and I got the chicken fajitas and my mom got the vegetarian fajita. The chicken fajitas were good! The beans and rice were nicely seasoned, the tortillas were warm and fresh (I liked corn better), and the chicken was cooked well. We did not try the steak, but many other people had ordered that as well. The vegetarian fajitas were average per my mom. Ambiance- it was pretty loud and very busy! Not a place to go for intimate conversations. Service was quick and efficient. read more

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Food - As a Texan who relishes in high quality Mexican and Tex-Mex food, I can attest the food here is legit. They make fresh tortillas, which is common in Texas but rare to find in Chicago. The arrachera steak is flavorful, the chicken skewer were tender, the shrimp skewer was large shrimps, the guacamole was fresh, and the quesadillas were covered in a sauce that was on point. Service - Friendly staff that is accommodating. Ambiance - Very fun and festive environment, feels like vacation read more

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I've been wanting to come here for a very long time. Especially after seeing their "kilo" that they offer. But since we can't dine in, I'd rather come back and try that when we're able to take a seat. So I just ordered some carne Asada tacos for now. They treated us like if we were in their home while we waited for our food to finish cooking. They gave us water and gave us their complimentary potatoes & eggs taco and some water. A very welcoming touch. The Asada tacos were very delicious, but was disappointed when they were served plain, with a side of lettuce and tomatoes. Where the heck is the cebolla u cilantro? Yo! The Asada was cooked perfectly and tasted great with their salsa. I'll definitely be returning once we're able to enjoy a fresh kilo of their carne Asada. read more

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The queso fundido with chorizo is really good, really stretch cheese, but a bit too salty the shrimp skewers are very tasty, you get 3 big skewers of shrimps and bell peppers, the shrimps are marinated pretty well the kilo steak comes with a steel pan, and very tender and tasty we came here for weekend brunch, and it's always packed with a long wait. For Friday dinner if you come before 6, it is usually ok with minimal wait cash only! read more

Stopped by with a couple friends for dinner. We ordered a 1/2 kilo of arrachera and guacamole with everything. The steak also came with grilled onions, peppers, and homemade flour and corn tortillas. The steak was cooked perfectly medium/medium rare! The beans had great flavor. This was the perfect amount of food for 3 ppl and we will be back! Be aware, they are CASH only but there is an ATM inside! read more

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