In search of a new favorite Mexican spot?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable Mexican restaurants around Chicago, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to satisfy your cravings.
1. Holy Taco!
Topping the list is Holy Taco!. Located at 953 W. Webster (between Bissell Street.) in Sheffield Neighbors, the spot to score tacos and more is the highest-rated cheap Mexican restaurant in Chicago, boasting four stars out of 129 reviews on Yelp. The menu features carnitas and al pastor tacos.
2. Chilango Mexican Street Food
University Village - Little Italy's Chilango Mexican Street Food, located at 1437 W. Taylor St. (between Laflin and Bishop streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced Mexican spot 4.5 stars out of 506 reviews. Try the quesadilla or the nachos.
Yelper Cher C., who reviewed Chilango Mexican Street Food on Jan. 13, wrote, "Excellent nachos! Heaping amounts of toppings! Loved that the tortilla chips were thick and crunchy and were able to scoop up and hang on to the toppings without breaking."
Yelper Sahara T. wrote, "Empanadas are always spot-on. I recommend the chorizo and cheese, the spinach and cheese and the barbecue chicken."
3. Pueblo Nuevo
Pueblo Nuevo, a Mexican spot in Portage Park, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 427 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4342 N. Central Ave. (between Pensacola and Montrose avenues) to see for yourself. Look for fish tacos horchatas on the menu.
Ivann C. noted, "Some of the best Mexican food I have had. The food is delicious, and it has pick-up and delivery."
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