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Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Bradley

Taco Del Norte

Taco Del Norte

4.5
(1k+)
• Tacos • Enchiladas
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 21 min
"31. Taco Dinner 79. Super Burrito All items were very good! The Steak Super Burrito was very well filled and heavy. 😁 My wife really enjoyed her Chicken Taco Dinner."
"The 50. Paella was fresh a little bland, but adding a pinch 🤏🏾 of salt and black pepper mixed with their hot salsa made a BIG difference. I also personally feel like it could've used a little more rice, because there was PLENTIFUL MEAT, but it made a good filling for a taco. Thanks for the free fresh tortilla shells 🙏🏾😋"
31. Taco Dinner
3 tacos, your choice of chicken, steak, pork, or ground beef. With rice and beans.
$13.78
Horchata
Steak, chicken, shrimp, Mexican sausage with grilled vegetables over a bed of rice topped with cheese dip.
$4.61
50. Paella
New. French fries topped with chorizo and our azteca cheese sauce.
$18.73
86. Arroz - Rice
4 chicken or beef, crispy rolled tacos with sour cream and guacamole. Served with rice and beans.
$3.35
Paleteria Y Taqueria La Michoacana

Paleteria Y Taqueria La Michoacana

4.6
(2k+)
• Mexican • Burritos
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 38 min
Trending
"The Chicken Quesadilla is huge and stuffed full of cheese and meat! The best you can get in Kankakee. "
"I ordered from here back in May and was not impressed. I always try places twice to give a fair verdict, and I was pleasantly surprised with this order. The Doritos with Meat were fantastic. I have nothing bad to say about that portion. The Steak Taco was good. In May, they were a greasy mess. This time, thankfully, they were not. The only criticism I have is that they didn't trim enough fat off the meat. I had quite a few chewy pieces of fat to discard. My other criticism is that they are really stingy about giving out sauce. The sauces are absolutely delicious, but you only get a tiny amount in the smallest sauce cup I've ever seen. Even then, you only get one of each. I would really appreciate the option to order extra or to request more of the other sauce instead another. For me personally, saucey tacos are a must. I messaged the dasher to ask for a couple more, and the restaurant did not do that. So overall, I was happy with this purchase, despite minor complaints. "
Steak Taco
3 Quesabirrias Served With A Side of Our popular Consome (Stew) to Dip Your Quesabirria Before Every Bite.
$3.39
3 Quesabirrias (Corn Tortillas)
Traditional Mexican Beef Stew Meat in a Taco.
$15.89
Aguas Frescas
Served with your choice of meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and cilantro.
$4.38
Pachanga (Meadowview Center)

Pachanga (Meadowview Center)

4.5
(20+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 25 min
Taco Dinner
Three corn or flour tacos with your choice of beef, chicken, steak, or spicy pork (pastor).
$19.82
Paella
Shrimp, chorizo, chicken, steak, green peppers, red peppers, tomatoes and onions over a bed of rice. Topped with white queso cheese.
$29.43
Parrillada
Grilled riblets, chicken, pork, steak, shrimp, chorizo, green onions, green peppers, banana peppers, and tomatoes.
$96
Southwest Tacos
Fried shrimp topped with our special avocado sauce with a kick, onions and cilantro.
$23.1
Applebee's Grill & Bar

Applebee's Grill & Bar

4.2
(3k+)
• Sandwiches • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 32 min
"They remembered to put every single item I asked for and extra dressings in with my order. The Boneless Wings were crispy and still warm considering how cold it is outside. Arrived earlier than predicted "
"My quesidilla burger is bland and burnt and was not that big at all. This burger was not worth the money I paid for it. The bourbon street chicken is bland and the chicken and shrimp were burnt. "
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Sweet Asian chile marinated grilled chicken stuffed into crispy wonton shells topped with our signature coleslaw and cilantro.
$15.24
Classic Broccoli Chicken Alfredo
A neighborhood favorite. Juicy grilled chicken is served warm on a bed of fettuccine pasta tossed with broccoli and rich Alfredo sauce topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley.
$22.97
Four-Cheese Mac & Cheese with Honey Pepper Chicken Tenders
A sweet and savory take on comfort food, four-cheese penne mac & cheese is topped with Applewood-smoked bacon and crispy chicken tenders tossed in honey pepper sauce. Served with a golden brown signature breadstick brushed with buttery garlic and parsley. (Note: sauce contains bacon and cannot be removed)
$23.94
Ultimate Trio
Get ready to build your Ultimate Trio! Choose 3 appetizers from a mouthwatering selection of 10 and pair them with 3 irresistible dipping sauces. With endless combinations, every bite is a new adventure!
$20.32
Banda Burrito

Banda Burrito

4.2
(100+)
• Mexican • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 34 min
"Best breakfast burrito I've had in a long time!"
"The nachos were just cheese basically and Taco Bell has better flavor"
Nacho Abuela's Nachos
Freshly cooked tortilla chips, with Pepper Jack queso, cheddar cheese, seasoned nacho meat, pico de gallo and sour cream on the side to keep the chips crunchy. A snack that would make your abuela proud!
$7.15
El Chamuco
Chorizo, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeños, all wrapped in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. It’s almost a sin not to enjoy this heavenly creation.
$12.68
El Desvelado
Shredded beef, fresh avocado, 5-pepper sauce, fire-roasted bell peppers & onions, red-skinned potatoes and cheddar cheese in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa. Buenas noches, indeed.
$13.85
El Güero
Bacon, scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese and hash browns all wrapped up in a warm flour tortilla with a side of salsa & Cholula hot sauce. The perfect companion to start the day or end a wild night.
$10.91
OASIS GRILL

OASIS GRILL

4.5
(600+)
• Chicken • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 27 min
"The food here is always absolutely fantastic. and is one of my favorite places to get dinner it's well worth the prices."
"Italian beef was abysmally small for the price. at least include a small fry or drink and make it a combo. taste was ok. gyro fries were not fresh. the gyro meat tasted old, with dried bits of melted cheese plastered on top the twister wrap was lackluster at best. the falafel was sloppily put together with sauce spilling everywhere. go to windy hill grill instead. this place is not gonna last long."
Single Gyro Sandwich
Thinly shaved gyro meat piled on a toasted pita with onions, tomatoes and gyro sauce, folded in a sandwich form.
$9.57
Double Gyro Platter
Craft your own sandwich. Served with sides of onions and tomatoes, 2 gyro sauces, 2 toasted pitas and a complementary fry.
$20.21
Chicago Style
Served with mustard, relish, pickles, onions, sport peppers, tomato and celery salt.
$5.82
Triple Gyro Platter
Craft your own sandwich. Served with sides of onions and tomatoes, 3 gyro sauces, 3 toasted pitas and a complementary fry.
$25.24
Brick Stone Brewery

Brick Stone Brewery

4.7
(200+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 30 min
"fire Mashed Potato Breaded Garlic Cheese Curds weren't as good as they normally are fresh Vodka Parmesan Chicken Sandwich used to be better too"
"I had a large order for the office with a lot of customizations and they were all spot on! Everything was great and food was piping hot! Great job!!"
Bowl of Potato Soup
Creamy potato soup.
$6.59
Buffalo Chicken Rolls
Spicy buffalo style chicken breast, cheddar & Pepper Jack cheese in a wonton wrapper, served with chipotle ranch.
$16.98
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
Corkscrew pasta in a Parmesan cream sauce with bacon, spinach and grilled chicken.
$24.03
Smashed Burger
A double-stacked, crafted In-house and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and a signature secret sauce, all served on a toasted bun.
$18.13
Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A

4.5
(4k+)
• Breakfast Sandwiches • Breakfast
$0 delivery fee • 1.6 mi • 27 min
"Chick-fil-A always gets my food right, this time I had got the Chick-fil-A® Sandwich Meal and it tasted fantastic, the food was packed well and the sandwich was packed in a insulated wrap so my sandwich was still warm when i got it."
"I paid $19 for a little 3 chicken strips and a small mac and cheese and a drink. The strips were about 2.5inches long the small strips are not worth the price!"
Chick-fil-A® Nuggets Meal
Bite-sized pieces of tender all breast meat chicken, seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded and pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Available in 8-count, 12-count, or 30-count entrées with choice of dipping sauce.
$15.65
Chick-fil-A® Sandwich Meal
A boneless breast of chicken seasoned to perfection, freshly breaded, pressure cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with dill pickle chips. Also available on a multigrain bun.
$13.83
Mac & Cheese
A classic macaroni and cheese recipe featuring a special blend of cheeses including Parmesan, Cheddar, and Romano. Baked in-restaurant to form a crispy top layer of baked cheese.
$6.34
Chick-fil-A® Spicy Chicken Sandwich Meal
A boneless breast of chicken seasoned with a spicy blend of peppers, freshly breaded, cooked in 100% refined peanut oil and served on a toasted, buttery bun with dill pickle chips. Also available on a multigrain bun.
$14.31
Wingstop

Wingstop

4.5
(5k+)
• Dinner • Chicken Tenders
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 23 min
"Ive ordered from this place so many times and every time the wings have been perfect. Whoever is back there cooking, you never disappoint. Corn is unreal with lemon pepper, ranch everyone knows is goated. I love this place! "
"My 15 Wings came fresh & tasted fine. A little greasy. The Triple Chocolate Chunk Brownie I had this time didn't have much flavor, just tasted like mush. Like it was soft & everything, but it didn't taste like much of anything. I'm not sure why, I usually enjoy the Triple Chocolate Chunk Brownie when I get it."
10 pc Wing Combo
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$18.93
6 pc Wing Combo
6 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors, regular fries or veggie sticks, 1 dip and a 20oz drink
$14.4
10 Wings
10 Boneless or Classic (Bone-In) wings with up to 2 flavors. (Dip not included)
$15.57
Boneless Meal Deal
Comes with 20 Boneless Wings in your choice of 4 flavors, with a large fry and 2 dips. (Feeds 2-3)
$21.76
Little Pig/Barrel Room

Little Pig/Barrel Room

4.3
(20+)
• $$
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 28 min
16" Pizza
Additional Topping $3 each
$38.81
Wings (6)
Jumbo Chicken Wings Hand Brreaded with your choice of Sauces: O.G. Sauce, Calabrian Buffalo, Jerk BBQ, Apple Hot., Asian Zing, Hot Lemon Pepper
$14.62
Homemade Lasagna
Slow-simmered beef and tomato ragù layered with fresh pasta, whipped ricotta, and mozzarella, then baked until golden and finished with aged Parmesan and herbs. Served with Garlic Bread
$28.53
12" Pizza
Additional Toppings 12" $2 each
$26.65
Subway

Subway

4.5
(1k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 22 min
25% off on $25+
"the sauce was just right this time & was not sloppy. A guy paying $13 for a foot long wants a good sandwich and that's what I got .. thank you"
"the sandwich was inedible. it was the sloppiness sandwich I've ever had. the bread was cut from the top so all the toppings fell out immediately. super disappointed as this has always been one of my favorite places to eat. I won't be going back to this location"
Oven-Roasted Turkey
Oven-roasted Turkey, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.09
Spicy Italian
Spicy Pepperoni, Genoa salami, provolone cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomatoes, onions & mayo served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$13.19
Tuna
100% wild caught Tuna salad, provolone cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan Italian bread.
$11.15
Steak Philly
Juicy Steak, American cheese, mayo, peppers & onions served on our freshly baked Artisan bread.
$13.59
Cinemark

Cinemark

4.7
(30+)
• American • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 2.4 mi • 36 min
20% off on $25+
"It satisfied a craving, the portion was great but it didn't taste very fresh"
Pack-A-Pop Popcorn Bag
Bring home a taste of the movies with our signature light 'n fluffy popcorn, almost 3 large popcorns worth in one bag! *Butter packets not included*
$16.5
Large Popcorn
Bring home a taste of the movies with our signature light ‘n fluffy popcorn. Pair it with one or more of our many candy options for a sweet and salty snack mix. *Butter packets not included*
$9.9
XL Popcorn
Bring home a taste of the movies with our signature light ‘n fluffy popcorn. Pair it with one or more of our many candy options for a sweet and salty snack mix. *Butter packets not included* Not eligible for refill through 3rd Party.
$12.1
Large ICEE (32 oz)
Cool things down with an ICEE flavor of choice in a to-go cup with lid and straw.
$4.95
Twins Sip

Twins Sip

4.6
(100+)
• Taiwanese
$0 delivery fee • 0.9 mi • 24 min
"Marshmallow was sooooo gooood! smooth and creamy and packed with flavor! Tropical Smoothie were excellent value and so tasty!"
"Always quick serving, VERY good customer service, makes every customer feel welocomed the straberry banana smoothie wjth boba was amazing and my gf loved her dubai strawberrrys that were very fresh. "
Dubai Strawberry Cup
Strawberries, banana, milk and cinnamon.
$20.14
Strawberry Banana
Strawberry, banana, mango, pineapple, apple and milk.
$10.39
Crepe
Mango, banana, pineapple, milk, ginger and dash of cinnamon.
$14.74
Fruit Cocktail
Mango, pineapple, banana, milk and cayenne pepper.
$10.4
Uplifted Bistro Downtown

Uplifted Bistro Downtown

4.6
(30+)
• $
$0 delivery fee • 7.6 mi • 51 min
Farmhouse Croissant
Croissant + Egg + American cheese + garlic aioli + choice of ham sausage or bacon.
$8.67
Smoky Bacon Stack
Sweet applewood-smoked bacon stacked with crisp romaine, vine-ripened tomato, & creamy mayo. Upgrade with avocado for a bright finish.
$13.31
Cali Chicken Club
Oven-roasted chicken layered with Swiss, crispy bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, & garlic aioli — a bright West Coast favorite.
$14.26
Savory Riser
Bagel + Egg + American cheese + garlic aioli + choice of ham, sausage or bacon.
$9.02
Panera Bread

Panera Bread

4.5
(4k+)
• Sandwiches • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 36 min
"Everything was on there no items were missing, tastes fresh, filled my toppings container all the way. I greatly appreciate it and everyone here needs a raise lol no other Panera gets everything right like this. Thank you. "
"NEW Asiago Croissant Twists arent great, taste funky. Caesar Salad with Chicken used to have much better croutons, i don't know what happened. Grilled Chicken & Avo BLT was bland. NEW Cherry Lime Fresca tastes like a melted popsicle"
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Bowl (380 Cal.), Cup (240 Cal.), Bread Bowl (910 Cal.) Chopped broccoli, shredded carrots and select seasonings simmered in a velvety smooth cheese sauce. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk
$9.07
Sandwich and Soup/Mac
Selection of a half soup and a half sandwich
$14.99
Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup
Bowl (100 Cal.), Bread Bowl (730 Cal.), Cup (60 Cal.) Tender pieces of white-meat chicken simmered in a rich, perfectly seasoned homestyle chicken bone broth with curly egg noodles, sliced carrots, celery and herbs. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Egg
$9.34
Cream of Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
Bowl (260 Cal.), Bread Bowl (840 Cal.), Cup (180 Cal.) Diced chicken, long grain and wild rice, celery, onion and carrots simmered in chicken stock with cream and select herbs. Allergens: Contains Wheat, Milk
$9.24
KFC

KFC

4.2
(4k+)
• American • Comfort Food
$0 delivery fee • 0.8 mi • 22 min
"best chicken,potatoes with gravy ,biscuits, and cole slaw we had in a long time . Thank you so much Lisa"
"Ordered 2 thighs and 1 leg. Got two small dried out wings. It was inedible so I guess order being wrong doesn't matter. Biscuits were small and hard as a rock. I gave 2 stars because I could eat the cole slaw and mashed potatoes. I won't be wasting anymore money going there again."
Famous Bowl
Mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, chicken nuggets and a 3-cheese blend for a savory comfort meal. Cal.: 590
$7.22
Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni covered in a rich, creamy cheddar cheese sauce. Cal.: 140-540
$5.33
3 pc. Chicken Big Box Meal
Order online and enjoy 3 pieces of our world-famous fried chicken in your KFC recipe of choice. Includes your choice of 2 sides, a buttery biscuit, and a medium drink. Cal.: 380-2340
$15.1
Famous Bowl Combo
Includes mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet corn, and chicken nuggets, topped with a blend of three shredded cheeses. Includes a medium drink. Cal.: 590-1020
$8.8
Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company

4.6
(5k+)
• American • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 3.1 mi • 39 min
"always get my order right the Pad Thai is amazing also the Potstickers,management does great job over seeing the great quality sent out,the Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad feeds me for 2 days it's a big portion and always tastes fresh"
"Chicken noodle soup is as close to homemade as you can get & delicious! It all is! The rice crispy treat is an ample size and always fresh. Nothing I've tried has disappointed."
Coca-Cola Freestyle Beverage
For delivery and curbside orders, please select your flavor. For all other pickup orders, self-service is available.
$3.78
Rice Crispy
Made in-house daily with melted butter, marshmallows and crispy rice cereal.
$3.63
Creamy Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Elbow noodles in creamy cheddar & jack cheese sauce, topped with shredded cheese.
$12.33
Buttery Parmesan Noodles
Wavy egg noodles, butter, Italian seasonings and parmesan.
$13.14
Nancy's Pizzeria

Nancy's Pizzeria

4.8
(300+)
• Pizza
$0 delivery fee • 1.7 mi • 42 min
"Awesome place to order pizza from. Fresh ingredients and the taste is excellent. I'd recommend the place to everyone"
"I usually don't leave reviews but I moved here six months ago. I've lived in many places and because of my work we order out a lot mostly pizza.. this is definitely in the top three as far as pizza goes. The other two are located pretty far away, one being in Marseilles and the other in Oakbrook so for all pizza lovers reading reviews hoping to find that one great spot.. in my opinion.. you can't go wrong with Nancy's"
12" Medium Classic Thin Crust Pizza
“A tried and true classic. Crispy around the edges and cheese caramelized to perfection”.Serves 2-3.
$22.56
14" Large Classic Thin Crust Pizza
“A tried and true classic. Crispy around the edges and cheese caramelized to perfection”. Serves 3-4.
$30.2
16" X - Large Classic Thin Crust Pizza
“A tried and true classic. Crispy around the edges and cheese caramelized to perfection”.Serves 4-5.
$36.21
10" Small Classic Thin Crust Pizza
“A tried and true classic. Crispy around the edges and cheese caramelized to perfection”. Serves 1-2.
$15.94
Rigo's Place

Rigo's Place

4.8
(100+)
• Seafood • Salads
$0 delivery fee • 1.4 mi • 25 min
"Fabulous food! Consistantly amazing. Best restaurant in town!!"
"Excellent 3 Cheese Ravioli dinner. One suggestion I have is to •please use paper bags• as the bottom of the plastic bag ended up melted so when I picked it up of my porch it broke through. I managed to fix it up for the picture though."
Rigo's Special
Sautéed chicken breast topped with crab cake patty then covered with our creamy champagne sauce, served with house mashed potatoes.
$24.75
Crab Cakes
Crab meat, shrimp, and fresh fish of the day, cooked into crispy cakes finished with a creamy champagne sauce.
$14.21
3 Cheese Ravioli
Sautéed in a tomato cream sauce with fresh portabella mushrooms then garnished with Parmesan cheese.
$20.71
Rigo's Pasta
Bow tie pasta tossed in a slowly simmered tomato basil sauce or Parmesan cream sauce with spinach, roasted red bell peppers and veggies. Add chicken or shrimp for an additional charge.
$22.5
Arby's

Arby's

4.4
(1k+)
• American • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 0.6 mi • 18 min
15% off on $15+
"Guys if I'm going to be COMPLETELY honest, I've gotten Arby's on half days of highschool almost all the time since last year. Arby's is beyond the comprehension of the human mind. Especially the chocolate shake. Always get a chocolate shake. It's addicting, and delicious. I will wait for the day when the mint chocolate shake comes back though. But if it never does, it's okay. I have a chocolate shake."
"white cheddar(mom said small portions) other wise delicious, Reuben was delicious also could use more sour krout. chocolate shakes wasn't thick smooth, it liquidfy, tasted like Hershey syrup & cream."
Classic Beef 'n Cheddar
Thinly sliced roast beef with warm cheddar sauce and zesty red ranch sauce on a toasted onion roll. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$12.4
Classic Roast Beef
Thinly sliced roast beef on a toasted sesame seed bun. Served with Arby's or Horsey sauce. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$9.96
Double Beef 'n Cheddar
Two times the amount of thinly sliced roast beef than the Classic, with warm cheddar sauce and zesty red ranch sauce on a toasted onion roll. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$14.77
Mozzarella Sticks (4 ea.)
Stretchy, cheesy, melty mozzarella that's battered and fried. Served with a marinara sauce for dipping. Visit arbys.com for nutritional and allergen information.
$5.22

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