Highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Chicago by diners

When you're looking for heat, Tex-Mex food delivers. Tex-Mex, as the cuisine is affectionately coined in the Southwest, is the by-product of what happens when cultures鈥攁nd their kitchens鈥攃ombine.

Tex-Mex food draws from American, Mexican, and Native American flavors. It developed in the 1800s, when these three distinct cultures all settled in what we now call Texas. Popular ingredients featured beef, flour tortillas, tomatoes, and yellow cheddar cheese, spiced up with chili peppers that provide a smoky flavor. It found its way into the hearts of the Southwest, eventually spreading around the rest of America. We can thank Tex-Mex cuisine for introducing us to chili con carne, fajitas, nachos, enchiladas, and quesadillas.

Tex-Mex's bold flavors make it perfect for those seeking some heat, particularly younger, adventurous diners who prefer more spice with their meal. Gen Z diners, in particular, look for spicy variety, with eating at least one spicy meal every week. This craving for bold tastes has from its #1 position as Americans' favorite cuisine.

With that kind of reach, where do you begin when it comes to finding that perfect Tex-Mex dish to make your palate dance? Who has managed to create that just-right blend of smoky spice and cheesy goodness that you've come to know and love in Tex-Mex food?

did a little of the heavy lifting for you and combed through data on as of Aug. 5, 2025, to put together a comprehensive list of the highest-rated Tex-Mex restaurants in Chicago. We looked at how many reviews and their average ratings to make sure your guide to Chicago cuisine is ready. Take a look to see where your new favorite restaurant will be! Note, some of these may have recently closed, so make sure to double-check.

Casa Margarita

1 / 10

#10. Casa Margarita

- Rating: 2.5/5 (169 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 580 East Illinois St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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Texan Taco Bar

2 / 10

#9. Texan Taco Bar

- Rating: 3.4/5 (216 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 942 West Randolph St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Tacos, Tex-Mex
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Lonesome Rose - Andersonville

3 / 10

#8. Lonesome Rose - Andersonville

- Rating: 3.6/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5310 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Tex-Mex
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Tuco and Blondie

4 / 10

#7. Tuco and Blondie

- Rating: 3.8/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3358 North Southport Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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Mixteco Mexican Grill

5 / 10

#6. Mixteco Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 847 West Belmont Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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Dove's Luncheonette

6 / 10

#5. Dove's Luncheonette

- Rating: 4.2/5 (812 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1545 North Damen Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Southern, Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
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Los 3 Panchos

7 / 10

#4. Los 3 Panchos

- Rating: 4.2/5 (298 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1155 West Diversey Pkwy Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex
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Tony's Burrito Mex

8 / 10

#3. Tony's Burrito Mex

- Rating: 4.3/5 (422 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1957 West Belmont Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos, Tex-Mex
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Texican

9 / 10

#2. Texican

- Rating: 4.4/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 869 North Larrabee St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Breakfast & Brunch
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Mixteco Mexican Grill

10 / 10

#1. Mixteco Mexican Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 1209 North Noble St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Tex-Mex, Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 88 metros.

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