1. Barcocina
7.6
2901 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lakeview · 28 tips and reviews
kailey arlen: Really cool space.. Fish tacos were pretty good. The barcocina guac is very unique in a good way.
Julia Lynch: Guac!! The one with balsamic is the best ever
Allison Kaminski: This place rocks! Get the spicy margarita, mini tuna tacos, lobster guac, yuca tots, Brussel sprouts, lamb meatballs. Can't go wrong with the tacos either!! Awesome ambiance and large outdoor patio
3. The Burrito House
8.0
3547 N Lincoln Ave (at W Addison Ave), Chicago, IL
Burrito Restaurant · Lakeview · 35 tips and reviews
Sean Maccarone-Reed: Our neighbor told us this was the best hole in the wall for Mexican and she was right. Carne burrito with everything, add the guac.
Kate Schaffer: Burritos are sloppy here. Not impressed. Guac wasn't just avocado-- probably mixed with mayo because it was super creamy. Service was good!
ISC Chicago: Grilled Fish with Pico de Gallo (Served with cilantro and onions)
4. Chilam Balam
8.1
3023 N Broadway St (at W Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Tapas Restaurant · Lake View East · 41 tips and reviews
DailyCandy: The year’s best Mexican spot serves our favorite guacamole, peanut butter and chocolate empanadas, and is BYOB to boot. Read more.
Jake Smith: The grilled flank steak was delectable, and it came with tortillas (to make tacos out of the dish). I will also endorse the guacamole, but you were going to get that already, right?
Mike G: New favorite Mexican joint in Chicago. Tiny, cash only, no reservations - cool vibe. Mostly small plates, so I'll list my three fave - pork short ribs, grilled shrimp, and empanadas.
6. Mariano's Fresh Market
9.1
3030 N Broadway St Ste 100 (Barry Ave), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Lake View East · 14 tips and reviews
Anderson Vankayala: The guac is fantastic. They make it fresh for you with the ingredients you like. They also have a pretty good selection of cheese on the second floor.
Emily S.: LOVE this place - they'll cook your meat/fish for you, they have a sushi bar and wine bar. What else could you want?
Marty Erwin: The aisles are so narrow it’s hard to fit two carts down the aisle. Not a comfortable place to shop.
7. Chipotle Mexican Grill
7.9
610 W Diversey Pkwy (Clark & Diversey), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lake View East · 20 tips and reviews
Jake Smith: Free guacamole with a veggie bowl.
Bill Peeler: Super convenient if you live in the neighborhood. Always get double meat in a bowl. And yes, guacamole is always extra. We get it, we get it. <eyeroll>
Aladdin's Eatery Chicago: Great Chipotle! The staff is very friendly and welcoming. It's great for kids now too, as they just added a childrens menu!
9. Cafe El Tapatio
8.8
3358 N Ashland Ave (at W Roscoe St), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 64 tips and reviews
ISC Chicago: Camarones al Tequila (Pan-tossed jumbo shrimp with guajillo adobo, garlic, onion, tomato, cilantro and flambéed with tequila. Served with arroz verde, guacamole and pico de gallo)
ISC Chicago: POLLO EN MOLE DE REYNA (Chicken thigh topped with mole poblano, served with rice, beans and tortillas)
Monica B: Don't waste your time with the regular size Margarita, just get the jumbo size and start the night right.
13. Fernando's Restaurant
7.7
3450 N Lincoln Ave (at W Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Lakeview · 36 tips and reviews
Thomas Novicki: Guacamole,fun dido and tortilla soup
Amy Guth: The salsa fresca is just right: served chilled, with light, thin, warm tortilla chips.
Michael Fogarty: Fernandos margaritas make you blind.