This place is definately one of my MUST visit spots!!! Definately have to order the enchilladas verdes with chicken! This is one of the cleanest places I've seen!!! read more

Food is better than decor and ambience. Prices are very good. :) Better than average service. Chilaquiles are above-average. Jamaican tea is basic but good & sweet. They are very accomodating and will help you with kids menus. They have baby booster chairs, and will make sides and omelettes for your kid. You will fill your palate. Try it! read more

I went here a few times, and had my usual orders but I do carry out. But from what I've seen of the restaurant... Decor is just okay, nothing spectacular - generic tables and chairs, seems to have a separate party room or spill over if its crowded. Music is played by a juke box I think, not too loud. I usually call in or order at the restaurant, orders at taken fairly okay, and I get what I want. Though times seem to be such that it closes at 8pm or 9pm, so call before going! I usually get burritos and enchiladas with mole. For the burrito, its okay, not like Taco Bell but a bit better, fresher but not as fulfilling as if I got a burrito from El Faro or La Pasadita. I ordered it with steak and it was okay. As for the enchiladas with mole sauce, I got it twice, each, IIRC, with the green and brown mole. The green was a bit salty but good, when the brown or dark brown was chocolatey and a tiny bit sweet - both moles were good. As recall, enchiladas were nothing special, just with cheese, accompanied with refried beans and rice. Good meal, nothing remarkable. Also had the horchata - was good but too sweet. If I had nothing else to go to, I'll come here. Otherwise I'll just make the trip to La Pasadita Express on Elston or the road trip to El Faro in Summit-Argo. It's just okay but nothing awesome. read more

I'm starting out with 2 stars, only because I"m still trying to make sense of the entire experience. We were out looking something different, something mexican........stumbled upon Mexcio Restaurant. I figured the food must be very good for a restaurant to be successful with the bizarre decor of this place.....Florescent lights make it seem almost like a Stanley Kubrick set.....the seating...similar to a cafeteria from the 1970s....only not as nice. Still trying to decide if the walls were a pinkish orange or an orange pink.....and there was an odd odor....not strong, but it was a presence....but it did not smell like a restaurant.....I did notice an open door leading to a stairway to a lower level....perhaps to the source of the aroma. The menu lists some very delicious-sounding dishes......unable to decide, we ordered ala carte: Beef taco, pork tamal, enchilada suizas verde and rojo, side of rice and beans... pretty standard fare..... One server to cover the entire place....wasn't busy when we arrived, but about 5 more tables showed up and we knew we weren't going to see much of her again. The food arrived pretty quickly and it was luke warm..... and all of it had obviously been sitting around prior to serving. BLAND.....no other word is necessary. I checked Yelp to see what the rating was and was shocked to see a solid 4 Stars? If I hadn't been so hungry, I suspect I would have rated this place 1 Star. I'm not a big fan of the foo foo mexican restaurants so I prefer the family run places like this.....so I can only assume there is NO other mexican food anywhere nearby.....and I cannot possibly understand any 5 star ratings for this place....maybe everyone in the family has a Yelp account. Taco bell is more flavorful and the food is served hot there.....I won't tell people to avoid this place.....but I can't imagine why anyone would eat here more than once. read more

The best Mexican breakfast in the universe. Fresh authentic incredible food. The best hot beverage known to man, their Mexican hot chocolate is to die for. Beats anything Starbucks or Rick Bayless has to offer. Salsa great, beans just the way I like them, although Nuevo León ( Pilsen) is slightly better at beans. Service friendly and top notch, the decorating is more like greasy spoon meets Mexican dinner. Very casual. read more

Mexico Restaurant - Huevos rancheros! Yum! - Mexican Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

If you love mexican food like I love mexican food than Mexico is the place to go. The food is so delicious and so reasonably priced. I always order cheese enchiladas in tomatillos sauce and the tomatillo is the absolute best. My co-workers have tried other fare and no one has ever been disappointed. They have coke in a bottle here in addition to can which one of my co-workers is particularly happy about. The food is great, the service is quick, and the staff is super nice, helpful, and knowledgeable. While the decor is a bit non-plus, the place is always very clean. read more

I work right across the street, so I have been here a few times. Sometimes a 3star experience and sometimes 4. I had the Quesadillas, some with steak and some with chicken. I opted for the corn tortilla which is better than the flour tortilla. Excellent! Also, they make quacamole fresh to order. Extra yummy! I get mine without cilantro and that is a real plus, compared to most places that are not made-to-order and almost always have cilantro. Help is pleasant and attentive. Very affordable! read more

After a long week, I needed a trip to Mexico. My date and I went after work on a Friday, and there was a nice crowd of regulars, and a large party going on. The staff was busy, but very nice. I had the cheese enchiladas with verde sauce, and my date had the trio of tacos (al pastor, tounge and goat). We both loved our meals. The enchiladas were awesome. To me, they were like mexican comfort food. The flavor was spicy and complicated, and cheese tasted great. My date loved his tacos. As others have mentioned, he said the goat is a must have; it was his favorite taco. The weak point of the meal for me was the chips and salsa. I like my salsa a little spicier, but I can't complain to much because it was free. The best part of the meal was the price tag. $27 for two scrumptious meals, and three beers is hard to beat. We'll be back to Mexico very soon! Next time, I'll try the margaritas. read more

This place is SO good. My work friends and I stop here at least once a week and the service is fantastic, food is delicious and it's just the best. read more

Mexico is the best Mexican restaurant in this area, hands down. It's family owned and operated, and the staff is super friendly. They're usually on the ball even at their busiest hours. It's also very cheap. The chicken enchiladas and chicken quesadillas are MAGNIFICENT. I have eaten at millions of Mexican places in and around Chicago, and none of them do chicken dishes like Mexico Restaurant. The chicken quesadilla with hot sauce and onion (included, optional) is brilliant. I am amazed by the chips and salsa complaints here on Yelp -- they (the reviews) are unfounded and tasteless at best. The chips are, to my taste, far less salty than the traditional salted nacho chips you get at other restaurants. And what this lack of salt lends itself well to is enjoying the spicier of the two salsas they serve their chips with. To the person who mentioned the salsa not being spicy enough: They serve two types. One is not much more than tomato sauce, and I agree, it sucks. Salsas at Mexican restaurants ought to be spicy. The other, chunkier pico de gallo they serve is generally rather spicy and fucking GREAT tasting. Some days, it seems, the salsa comes out far more spicy than it does on others. But in general it's hot enough to love. Eat here. read more

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant in the suburbs! Great food and service.

Food is excellent but since it switched hands the service went down hill, we miss our friendly waitress! We now have to practically tackle the waitress to get a drink, won't be regulars anymore! Unfortunate read more

Another gem in the NW Suburbs. Save the trip to 18th St or Pilsen - this has everything you need. Ownership, Staff and Cooks are Mexican and deliver 100% authentic Mexican food. It's all fresh and the portions are generous without paying too much. Try the Caldo de Pollo. It's exaclty how my grandma Mela use to make it - with huge chunks of chicken, potato's, and carrots with a side of Spanish rice and fresh cut lime, cilantro, onion, and fresh corn tortillas. Good stufff. You will be very happy. The restaurant is cool too - it's decorated with Mexican art and has a nice sunny exposure. read more

I can't say enough about Mexico Restaurant. We've been coming here for over twenty years. It's by far my favorite Mexican restaurant. And they have crunchy taco shells too! It's a very clean place, excellent salsas and chips, and everything I've ever had has been the best around. read more

My husband and I just moved to downtown Des Plaines from the city. We stumbled upon this place and it's better than any place we found in the city. The steak tacos, quesadilla's, and guacamole are fantastic! It's nice to find a good authentic Mexican restaurant that isn't greasy and heavy. Guacamole appetizer, two meals, and two beers came to $31. read more

Beef Nacho's scared me a little because it had tomato sauce on them but decided to go for it. They were fantastic! We also order frequently the burrito grande and tostada dinner. Excellent. Service excellent as well. read more

Went here for a birthday dinner with friends. Ordered a taco dinner Al pastor. The tacos were flavorful, the portions were generous and the prices are very reasonable. My wife had tostadas and she was very happy with them. Margaritas were perfect and not too strong or tart. I really had a great experience here and can't even think of one negative comment to share. Stop by this authentic gem, you won't be disappointed! read more

Best sit down Mexican food in town. Lived in this town for over 20yrs & tried them all. Every aspect is great here. The chips are warm & they serve two types of salsa with them. The service is wonderful & Brenda is amazing. The food is homemade & so tasty that I get cravings for it. They have a homemade sangria that is yummy too along with your standard margaritas & mexican beers. read more

Lots of great food at great prices. Huge parking lot behind the restaurant. Bilingual staff. read more

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You want mariachis strolling the floors, sombreros decorating the walls, and dayglo margaritas? Go to Lalos or Fuego. You want songs from a jukebox, an original mural of a Mexican indigenous tribe, and the freshest Mexican homestyle cusine? Go to Mexico...Restaurant that is--in downtown Des Plaines. I've been going here since they were originally located in the old Des Plaines shopping mall, now Library Courte Condos. Those few years, in between closing the old restaurant when they demolished the old mall and opening the new restaurant across the street, were dark times. When the Mexico Restaurant family returned and brought authentic Mexican homestyle cooking back to Des Plaines, the sun shone brightly again. The decor reminds me of a Mexican diner in Globe, Arizona not far from the Mexican border. It's real, people. Mexico Restaurant is where Mexican families, American families, and Mexican-American families happily dine together, knowing they're getting the best value in town. Order the caldo de pollo, and whatever ails you will be cured. My boss swears by the heuvos rancheros--at all times of the day. The gorditas, pico de gallo, margaritas, and burritos suizas will all teach your palate about what real Mexican food is supposed to be. Local tip: turn west on Prairie, and park in the public lot BEHIND the restaurant. Pay at the cashier counter when you're ready to leave. Local question: will they ever relocate their dumpster and A/C units in the back to make room for some outdoor dining? If they do, Mexico will be my new favorite place, again. read more

Good service in this average looking Mexican diner. They don't have a lot of decoration in this place but the place is more spacious than it appears on the outside of downtown des Plaines and their food as good and authentic as any other taquiria. The chicken soup is great. read more

Cat's out of the bag on this one. 4.5 stars, not quite perfection but very good. Go at night when Nancy is there. She's the daughter of the older couple who I presume are the owners. She keeps thing right. Service can be a bit slow but that's just because in the last couple years the popularity of this place has skyrocketed. The food is very good quality, very consistent, hearty, and authentic. The place may seem a bit "sterile" but I find it to be cleaner than most MX restaurants. Some things are better than others, and again since I am not a big steak eater at MX restaurants (whereas many people EQUATE MX food with steak burritos) I am not critiquing the steak per-se. Their chicken dishes, pork chops, goat stew, green mole - all excellent. Mexico Restaurant is as good or better than city places in the Hispanic neighborhoods. Plus, no hassle with Mayor Daley's parking. And 10 minutes from home. Started coming here over 10 yrs ago, when I still lived in the city we'd come up sometimes just for this place. read more

Decor is lacking. Food is excellent and blows Maria's out of the water...that's why Maria's closed, I guess! (Didn't like Maria's black bean soup...TOO SWEET!) Maria's is now a Lalo's...Mexico Restaurant blows the shit out of Lalo's too. Anyhow, I recommend a combination plate. You get red and green salsas w/ home made tortilla chips, both salsas will make you fart flames the next day. I could eat here every day but the 'rhoids would kill me. read more

I've eaten here several times and have enjoyed several different meals. I have not had a bad experience yet, I love this place. Great food, great prices and a very attentive staff...Kudoz!!! read more

Best tasting Mexican food in the area. Prices are great too. Staff is super nice. How can you not like this place?

This place has some interesting twists. First off, chips don't taste any better than theirs. They have a strange, green mole a featuring pumpkin seeds and jalapeno peppers that appealed to my wife, but not so much to me. I never did like pumpkin seeds. But this is a pretty good place. El Famous is still my favorite. read more

Great food and good size menu to choose from. The salsa is very good and the chips are usually warm, My go to is the seafood soup.

Mexico restaurant is an amazing restaurant with very nice staff and amazing food. Great atmosphere and you'll keep going back for more

It's cheap, and, you kinda get what you pay for. It's not the worst, but also not the best. We go here every once in a while when we want something cheap and don't know what we have a taste for. Hocheta is good. It's probably my favorite thing there. And the staff is EXTREMELY friendly. It is a bit cafeteria-ish and when you're first seated it feels a little awkward. But, it's okay in general. read more

I have been there several times, and each time was pleased with the food and the service. Especially like their huevos rancheros and the HOMEMEADE chicken soup is the best balm for blue days! Service is fine, atmosphere is OK, prices are excellent. Don't expect spicy out-state mexican. Their food is traditional Mexico City mexican. Fresh and tasty. read more

Absolutely delish!!! So authentic! Don't let the stark cafeteria appearance put you off- people come here for the food not the ambiance. I suggest take out if atmosphere is really important to you. Cheers! read more

One of the best Mexican places in the area. Great salsa, good chips, friendly service and the prices were very nice. The steak tacos were very well seasoned and not any fat could be found what so ever. The pastor was awesome and the goat tacos were great!! Actually the restaurant ambiance kinda feels like your in Mexico. I look forward to coming back and adventuring through their menu. read more

New management is ruining this long time family favorite. Their signature juicy Al Pator tacos are now dry. All their tacos are super overpriced. Called the order in for pickup and was told 10 minutes and ended up being there 30. I've been a customer for close to 25 years when they were located in the now gone Des Plaines mall. I ordered my usual family order last week and the total was almost $20 difference. Don't imagine they'll stay open much longer with the way things are now. Super sad. I really hope to see changes in this establishment to what it was before. Disappointed! read more

Absolutely great Mexican food at this non descriptive cafeteria looking restaurant, great prices as well, first time here but we'll be back

Wonderful Mexican restaurant with good food, incredible value, plenty of choice and more importantly an atmosphere of authenticity. Direct, speedy and caring service. It is a hole in the wall type of place and I don't mind. Neither should you if you decide to try it. Ask for the hottest salsa they secretly keep hidden in the back if you can handle it. Very much recommended. read more

Family owned very casual restaurant that has been in Des Plaines as long as I can remember. Very good Posole served on the weekends only. I also like the Burrito Suiza and the cheese and pepper gordita. read more

This is one of those reviews where you wish there were half-stars available. Went to the restaurant this past Saturday night. Two of us had enchiladas suiza and one had steak fajitas. I think the food is okay--- not great/not bad. Kind of pricey, but I understand that rent is probably not cheap in that location. Service is very good. The restaurant is quite spacious--you could bring a large group in there and not feel like you are making a scene. read more

Mexico is practically a staple with our family. The restaurant itself is, well totally a cafeteria look and feel. DO NOT go for or be disappointed by the physical environment. DO go for the food and the friendly service. Nancy and Veronica are the daughters and are great. The recipies are all their Mom's, who is in the kitchen making everything fresh. And it shows. The regular Mexican staples, enchiladas, taco dinners, etc are great and we get them all the time. Veronica has a special taco dinner that's not on the menu and is a wonderful twist on the usual fare. We call them Veronica Tacos...very different and great. But, the meals, like the pork chop dinner, the skirt steak dinner, etc. are the best anywhere, really! And I travel all over the US and Europe constantly and I always order the skirt steak dinner when I go to a Mexican-type restaurant to compare and Mexico is still the best. I agree with the assessements of the chips and salsas...it's my least favorite thing; though my grown kids love them. The two desserts that are fantastic are the chocolate burrito (I think) and the powedered sugar/cinnamon chips. Go for it!! For the price, it is an unbelievable find. I'm sure there are menu items that aren't to everyone's suiting but if you ever have a disappointment, and over the years we have, just tell Nancy or Veronica and they're all over it to get you something else or whatever. Go...you'll be glad you did....just remember, not for any kind of ambiance....just for great food at great prices with great friendly service. read more

This place is awesome. Granted the decor is too bright and cafeteria-like, but if you can get past that you will have a great meal. I work in Des Plaines and everyone in our company goes "Mex" for lunch regularly. The Pico De Gallo they serve with the chips is better in the summer when they are able to get locally grown tomatoes but it is better than most all year. I normally get the Burrito Especial with ground beef anf it is my favorite Mexican meal. I have tried many of the items on their menu and have never been disappointed. It is family owned and the family is great, very warm and accomodatiing. To the few who have given this place a bad review I think you should chaulk it up to either you or the restaurant having an off night and give it another chance. It is one of my regular stops and I recommend it to everyone. No one has ever complained and most are now regulars. 5 STARS! read more

This Restaurant has been a staple in downtown Des Plaines since they had a location in now defunct Des Plaines mall. This family run place serves up good basic Mexican food The Pico is nice and spicy(Usually) and the red sauce is for those who want something mild. Great tacos and some nice house specialties. Good food, great prices, nice people read more