The most options for Mexican food on the northwest side can be found in the Logan Square neighborhood. Cutting through the heart of the neighborhood, Milwaukee Avenue has dozens of stores and restaurants that offer cheap Mexican goods. Some markets include Sunshine Fresh Market, Armitage Produce, El Condor and Danny's Market, which also has a restaurant inside the store. Popular restaurants in the area include Arturo's Tacos, El Cid, Puebla and El Gallo Bravo.
Sunshine Fresh
2722 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60647
773-722-7160
Just a few miles from downtown, Wicker Park is a very hip part of Chicago with many affordable Mexican restaurants. Before or after enjoying some exciting nightlife, hungry patrons head to late-night restaurants such as Flash Taco, Taqueria El Jardin, El Taco Veloz and Angels and Mariachis.
Angels and Mariachis
1721 W Division Street
Chicago, IL 60622
773-227-7772
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Jefferson Park is one of the farthest northwest neighborhoods in the city and has a number of low-cost, authentic Mexican restaurants. This neighborhood is just east of the O'Hare airport and is easily accessed if you've just flown into Chicago. Some of the restaurants are Los 4 Hermanos, Pollo Campero, El Pueblito, Taqueria El Gallo and Wholly Frijoles.
Los 4 Hermanos
5239 N Central Avenue
Chicago, IL 60630
773-545-2294
Located halfway between Jefferson Park and Logan Square, Portage Park is a small neighborhood with a few options for Mexican food. Mucho Gusto Taqueria is located on the southwest corner of the park. Other popular Mexican restaurants are located on or near Milwaukee Avenue, including La Pena, La Palapita, Lomas Verdes, Artemio's and Taco Burrito King.
La Palapita Restaurant
4263 N Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60641
773-427-4438
