We first asked our fans for the best Authentic Mexican restaurants in Lake County back in 2014. For this update, I not only scoured all the comments on our Facebook page but I also searched through all the local groups to make sure we’ve covered our bases to present you this updated Best Authentic Mexican Restaurants in Lake County list.

Authentic Mexican Restaurants in Lake County
Northern Lake County | Central Lake County | Western Lake County | Southern Lake County

Northern Lake County Mexican Restaurants
- Grande Jake’s
2122 Grand Ave., Lindenhurst, 60046 | (847) 265-1411
{also has locations in Buffalo Grove and Rolling Meadows}
Best fish tacos and ceviche ! – Amber
- Momcorn
5101 Washington St., Gurnee 60031 | (224) 610-0407 - Mexican Paradise Cafe
436 Lake St, Antioch, 60002 | (847) 838-1903 - El Famous Burrito
3210 Belvidere Rd. Waukegan, 60085 | (847) 782-1877 - Taqueria Toluca
822 10th St, Waukegan 60085 | (847) 244-7851

Central Lake County Mexican Restaurants
- Rancho Nuevo
234 N. Cedar Lake Rd., Round Lake, 60073 | (847) 546-6009
Nothing beats their caldo de pollo – Amber
- Lomelis Rosticeria
1316 Cedar Lake Rd., Round Lake, 60073 | (847) 201-7401
Hands down, for authentic, not Americanized Mexican – Tara
They have the best refried beans and chicken tacos you’ll ever have! – Laura
- Tacos
el Rey De Oro
864 Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville 60048 | (847) 247-44333
322 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Beach, 60073 | (847) 740-2607
Read Kari’s review of Tacos el Rey De Oro in Round Lake.
- Casa Bonita
633 N. Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville 60048 | (847) 362-4400 - El Barrio
1122 N. Diamond Lake Rd., Mundelein 60060 | (847) 566-0475 - Los Comales
809 W Rollins Rd, Round Lake Heights, 60073 | (847) 740-2606
also has a location in Waukegan - Alex’s Mexican Bar & Grill
163 W Belvidere Rd, Round Lake, 60073 | (847) 886-7777 - The Other Door
30 E Center Ave, Lake Bluff, 60044 | (847) 295-1020 - Uncle Julio’s
850 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 | (224) 513-0300
Read our review of Uncle Julio’s Vernon Hills including a video of the chocolate pinata.
Authentico
770 N Western Ave, Lake Forest, 60045 | (847) 295-3500- Carnitas Don Chuy
700 N Diamond Lake Rd, Mundelein, 60060 | (224) 433-3889 - Dos Amigos
101 W Rockland Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048 | (224) 206-7282 - Zocalo
203 Butterfield Rd, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 | (224) 513-5477

Western Lake County Mexican Restaurants
- Tacos el Norte
213 S. Rand Rd., Lake Zurich 60047 | (847) 726-9114
Hands down the best. We eat there a least once a week and always take out of town guests. Love, love it! – Linda
- Main Street Tacos
327 N. Main St., Wauconda 60084 | (847) 526-8586 - El Puerto
200 Forest Ave, Fox Lake 60020 | (847) 973-1370

Southern Lake County Mexican Restaurants
- La Casa de Issac & Moishe
2014 First Street, Highland Park 60035 | (847) 433-7400
Expensive, but simply amazing and totally worth it. – Sarah
- Carlos Mexican Grill
2 W. Grand Ave, Fox Lake 60020 | (847) 973-9446 - La Hacienda de
los Fernandez
21520 W Field Pkwy, Deer Park, 60010 | (847) 550-9413 - El Tradicional Mexican Restaurant & Catina
649 Lake Cook Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015 | (847) 272-2398 - Taqueria Los Mogotes de Michoacan
2069 Green Bay Rd, Highland Park, 60035 | (947) 432-5667
Did we miss your favorite? Tell us about it in the comments!

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