Chicago, IL
For Mexican in Chicago, the local food press points to Cariño, Xocome Antojeria, and Mariscos San Pedro. Picks from The Infatuation, updated June 2026.
Editor’s picks
Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated June 2026.
Cariño · Uptown
The Infatuation's top Mexican (9.5). Playful, fun-to-eat 11-course tasting in Uptown.
Xocome Antojeria · Archer Heights
Masa-driven cooking. Tacos, tlacoyos, picaditas, enchiladas, giant quesadillas.
Mariscos San Pedro · Pilsen
The Infatuation (9.3) highlights Mariscos San Pedro's seafood. Casual beach-party atmosphere in Pilsen.
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