Order the best Mexican near Oak Forest, IL

Best Mexican Restaurants Nearby in Oak Forest

Maria’s Tamales Y Champurrado

Maria’s Tamales Y Champurrado

4.6
(40+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 1.5 mi • 35 min
"Offer salsas for free that other places charge for."
"First time ordering from Maria's. Food was outstanding!!! Loved everything!"
Half Dozen Mix
Choose a mixture of chicken, pork or jalapeños w/ cheese tamales.
$13.95
One Dozen Mix
Choose a mixture of chicken, pork or jalapeños w/ cheese tamales
$24.97
Taco Dinner
Three tacos topped with onion and cilantro served with rice and beans. Choice of corn, flour, or hard shell tortillas.
$17.39
Champurrado
Tortilla strips in red (mild) or green (hot) sauce topped with onions drizzled with sour cream and mozzarella cheese with skirt steak. Side of rice and beans.
$4.09
Mr. Taco Loko

Mr. Taco Loko

4.7
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.9 mi • 41 min
"Tacos were absolutely DELICIOUS! Steak was tender, juicy, and flavorful. They weren't stingy with the amount of toppings, nor the amount of steak. They give you a lot of filling in the tacos- and they are a lot bigger in person than in the picture. Three tacos total lasted me two days, because that's how filling they are. Tasted just as good reheated."
"You won't be disappointed. It's soo good and tasty and flavorful. It came hot and fresh. Me and my daughter ate it in 10-15 mins. Only big enough for 1-2 people. I will definitely be ordering this again and again! My new favorite restaurant. And not a bad price for the Birria Pizza."
Birria Tacos
Three corn tortillas dipped in our house-made consomé, stuffed with tender, slow-cooked birria, melted Chihuahua cheese, fresh cilantro, and chopped onion, then grilled to perfection. Garnished with pickled onions and cilantro. Served with a side of consomé for dipping and salsa on the side.
$15.37
Mariachi Loko Tacos
Grilled steak loaded with sweet grilled onions, spicy Hungarian wax peppers, and melted Chihuahua cheese, finished with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of our signature creamy avocado sauce.
$15.34
Chips and Queso
Choice of Mexican rice or cilantro lime rice.
$5.43
Cup of Rice
A large grilled pita crust loaded with melty Chihuahua cheese, juicy birria, fresh cilantro, and onions, then topped with tangy pickled onions, drizzles of spicy creamy sauce and avocado sauce, and a sprinkle of cilantro. Served with a side of our house salsa. A fusion favorite like a taco and a pizza had a delicious, cheesy, birria-filled baby.
$3.99
El Gallo Tapatio

El Gallo Tapatio

4.5
(2k+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 6.0 mi • 78 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"This restaurant is great, they have amazing customer service and put a smily face on the packaging. It tastes amazing and all the food is fresh. The portions are very large for the price you pay and its all worth it. I have ordered food from here many times before and i would tell all of you its great."
"The Chile Relleno / Mexican Stuffed Pepper was good. Not the best I've ever had, but pretty good. The amount of food was enormous. They provide green and red sauce in your bag so you don't need to order salsa verde like I did. The pickled Zanahorias / Carrots were perfect. Horchata / Rice Water was sweet."
Cena Especial De 3 Tacos Con Arroz Y Frijoles / 3 Taco Dinner Special with Rice and Beans
Three tacos served with choice of steak, pork, chicken, beef, or vegetarian filling. Customize with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onions, cilantro, cheese, or sour cream. Side of rice and beans.
$15
Asada / Steak
Grande. / Large.
$4.3
3 Taco Dinner with Rice and Beans
Burrito filled with choice of steak, beef, pork, chicken, tongue, barbacoa, vegetarian, or stuffed pepper. Optional lettuce, tomatoes, beans, cheese, avocado, cilantro, onion, rice, guacamole, sour cream. Served with rice and beans.
$13.16
Asada / Steak
Burrito grande frito. / Big fried burrito.
$11.96
Taco Pros - Mexican Cocina

Taco Pros - Mexican Cocina

4.4
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 2.5 mi • 28 min
"Tacos are good, but not large enough for the money."
"the Burritos are tiny for the price and have barely any meat, which is a shame because the meat was actually good. the Rice is the most bland rice i have ever had at any food establishment in my life....not kidding. it's terrible. the Refried beans were straight out of a can. avoid this place like the plague!"
Tacos
Customize your taco experience: Mexican Style: Authentic and fresh with chopped onion and cilantro. American Style: A classic favorite with crisp lettuce and vine-ripened tomatoes. Pros Style: The ultimate upgrade loaded with lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, cool sour cream, and fresh avocado.
$5.23
The 3-Taco Combo
Triple up on your favorite flavor! Three signature tacos (mix and match your styles!) served with a 20 oz. drink and your choice of rice and beans or seasoned fries.
$19.07
Taco Trio Combo (Mix&Match)
A flour tortilla packed with your choice of savory protein, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, creamy avocado, cheese, and sour cream.
$19.29
Burritos
A vibrant, healthy bowl featuring your choice of protein atop a bed of rice and beans, finished with lettuce, tomato, queso fresco, crunchy tortilla strips, sweet corn, and avocado. Served with Avocado Ranch, Lime Vinaigrette, or Chipotle Dressing.
$15.11
San Marcos Taqueria

San Marcos Taqueria

4.5
(600+)
• Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 4.0 mi • 48 min
$3 off on $27+
"My favorite taco place, the food is always so fresh and the tacos but soooo freakin good and cheap in my opinion!"
"The Torta Dinner was amazing. Great size with alot of steak."
Steak Taco (Asada)
With lettuce, tomate, onions, and cilantro.
$3.73
Taco Dinner (3)
Lettuce, tomate or onions, and cilantro (lechuga y tomate o cebolla y cilantro). Served with rice and beans.
$13.75
Quesadilla with Meat
Choice of chicken steak or beef.
$3.32
Chicken Taco (Pollo)
With lettuce, tomate, onions, and cilantro.
$3.53
DON JUAN Authentic Mexican Grill

DON JUAN Authentic Mexican Grill

4.0
(10+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.4 mi • 38 min
"Menudo was very well wrapped. Delicious, spicy and hot!"
1/2 POLLO ASADO DINNER, 6 tortillas, 2 mini salsas
1/2 chicken DINNER; come with 2 small sides inside the same box. GRILLED ONIONS & JALAPENO OPTIONAL
$19.04
CHILAQUILES
made fresh upon order!
$18.02
TACO: AL PASTOR
Whole grilled chicken family meal GRILLED ONIONS & JALAPENO OPTIONAL
$4.95
POLLO ASADO FAMILIAR, 2 Sides, Tortillas, 2 Salsas Grandes
Our homemade rice with our marinated chicken topped with our in-house queso dip.
$36.71
Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

Pepe's Mexican Restaurant

4.1
(4k+)
• Restaurants • Mexican
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 57 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The tostada suizas are always so crispy and cheesy and delicious. Chile con queso is delicious like always and love it with extra cheese! "
"i appreciate the ton of guacamole but i ordered my burrito deep fried and the restaurant put guacamole on top which made it soggy. very disappointed"
5 Beef Tacos
Fluffy rice cooked with tomatoes and spices, offering a vibrant color and rich flavor.
$13.37
Spanish Rice
Three enchiladas covered with melted cheese and ranchera sauce. Served with beans, rice,guac, and sour topping.
$3.43
Enchiladas Suizas
2 oz.
$15.17
Pepe Beef
Deluxe sandwiches served with lettuce sliced tomato onion pickle and a heaping portion of french fries.
$3.86
Lucky Burrito

Lucky Burrito

4.6
(60+)
• Mexican • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 36 min
"Everything tasted fantastic from the steak tacos to the guacamole and chips. customer service is top notch!Will be my new taco restaurant!"
Taco
corn tortillas filled with Choice of meat, topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese, or Onion/Cilantro.
$4.01
Taco Dinner
Con salsa ranchera. / 12 mini quesadillas with ranchero sauce.
$15.18
Burrito
The chicago burrito is a mouthwatering delight that includes your choice of meat wrapped in a tortilla, along with a unique twist,crispy fries inside.
$12.09
Burrito Dinner
Handmade thick corn tortilla topped with refried beans, Choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and cheese.
$15.05
Taco Taco Spot

Taco Taco Spot

4.3
(4k+)
• American • Fast Casual
$0 delivery fee • 9.5 mi • 65 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
Wallet-Friendly
"Steak Tacos And Chicken Tacos were busting with plenty of meat, you could make 2 tacos from one. Chicken Tamales look homemade and fresh. Steak Nachos fries were also nice and fresh. All my order modifications were followed. I am satisfied with the quantity and quality of the food I received. Would order again. First time trying. Corn was good too. "
"I ordered the steak & shrimp taco, the salmon taco, and the shrimp taco, and BABY… all three were 🔥🔥🔥! They were loaded with rice, cheese, sour cream, and cilantro, and everything was seasoned perfectly. The flavors were on point, and you can tell they don’t skimp on the seasoning. I also ordered cheese fries and a corn cup, but the tacos had me so full I couldn’t even finish everything 😂. That’s definitely not a complaint! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and worth every penny. I will absolutely be ordering again. If you’re thinking about trying them, do it! 😋🌮❤️"
#6A (3) Taco Special
3 Tacos made with your choice of meat. Served with fries and a can pop. Toppings only onion, cilantro, lettuce and cheese.
$13.36
#6B (3) Taco Dinner
3 Taco Dinner with your choice of meat. Includes 2 sides in tray of Rice, Beans, or Elote *NO DRINK INCLUDED
$13.35
Steak Taco
Topped with cilantro, onion, lettuce, and cheese on corn tortilla
$4.23
Regular Corn
Butter, Mayo, Cheese, Cayenne Pepper
$5.62
Cervantino’s #2 Mexican Restaurant

Cervantino’s #2 Mexican Restaurant

4.3
(80+)
• Mexican • Diner
$0 delivery fee • 4.8 mi • 47 min
"Omg tis iz te BEST mexican food. TASTY FRESH plentyful"
"portion of fries was insanely small for the price. the sopes were not good. i was actually excited to try the vegan chorizo but i don't think it was cooked all the way through. the salsa was not good either, not spicy and something had a lime flavor to it. im not a fan of lime flavoring at all. very disappointed. personally i wouldn't buy again."
Taco Single
Todos los tacos se sirven con tu elección de cebolla y cilantro o lechuga y tomate. / all tacos are served with your choice of onion and cilantro or lettuce and tomato.
$4.16
Burrito Single
Choice of meat. Stuffed with rice, beans, sour cream and pico de gallo
$12.5
Horchata (L)
Homemade tortilla chips, beer cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, refried beans, jalapenos, corn, guac, sour cream,. Choose from steak, chicken or ground beef.
$4.79
Side Of Rice & Beans
Our house-made, creamy guacamole is crafted fresh daily with ripe Hass avocados, fresh lime juice, cilantro, and diced tomatoes. Perfect for sharing, it's served alongside a generous basket of warm, crispy tortilla chips.
$4.78
Taqueria los dos hermanos #2

Taqueria los dos hermanos #2

4.7
(100+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 6.2 mi • 55 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The steak tacos were fresh, steak was seasoned well too. The guac was also great and fresh chips were thin a crispy like I like it I have no complaints and will be ordering again"
"Everything was amazing, perfect freshness and the portion was very large. I will definitely be ordering again. Everything I ordered was great, loved the Chips & Guacamole (8 oz) Very clean tasting and not spicy at all. The Chips & Salsa (8 oz) was delicious not your traditional salsa was very chunky and was pretty spicy but it made a great topper on the Taco Salad which wasn't my favorite only because I felt like everything felt very blended together and there was hardly any veggies. However the flavor was perfect and the shell of the salad was cooked perfectly. The Burrito Dinner had consistent flavor through out was very well put together. Loved that the rice and beans were not greasy and had individually a good flavor. The Carrots / Zanahorias were good but not my personal taste preference not vinegary enough but had a good smokey spiced flavor. Can't wait to try more! "
Asada / Steak
With lettuce, tomato, & cheese.
$4.25
Taco Dinner
Comes with three crispy quesabirrias with onion and cilantro and a side of consomé
$14.82
Quesabirria
Grilled steak wrapped in a flour tortilla with beans, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and cheese.
$14.52
Agua De Horchata / Rice Water
Pork marinated in a blend of spices , served on a corn tortilla with onions and cilantro.
$3.82
El Cortez Taqueria & Tortilleria

El Cortez Taqueria & Tortilleria

4.4
(20+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 48 min
"Torta de Milanesia is still amazing! With a side of guac and chips. El Cortez is always a good idea!!"
"Ordered dinners & were sent sandwiches only. Rice was horrible. First & last time ordering in this place."
Chips
Three corn tortillas rolled and filled with your choice of one of the following: cheese, ground beef, chicken, pork, or steak with charge topped with your choice of sauce, and served with Mexican rice and beans.
$3.75
Enchilada Dinner
Three of a kind corn or flour tortillas filled with beef, chicken, pork, or steak for an additional charge, served with Mexican rice & beans.
$12.1
Taco Dinner
Three of a kind corn or flour tortillas filled with beef, chicken, pork, or steak for an additional charge, served with Mexican rice & beans.
$13.48
Taco Dinner
Three corn tortillas rolled and filled with your choice of one of the following: cheese, ground beef, chicken, pork, or steak with charge topped with your choice of sauce, and served with Mexican rice and beans.
$17.46
El Gallo De Oro

El Gallo De Oro

4.3
(200+)
• Mexican • Fast Food
$0 delivery fee • 6.3 mi • 49 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The burritos were delicious can't complain flavorfull. Only problem I had is why ask what you want on them if your not going to follow directions"
"Steak very salty. Forgot to add rice that was paid for and portion for price is bad . Would give zero stars"
TACO
The same great taste made with only pure cane sugar and served in a bottle.
$4.21
TACO DINNER
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$15.66
BURRITO
ROLLED UP TORTILLA STUFFED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF MEAT AND DEEP FRIED TO PERFECTION. COMES WITH A SIDE OF SOUR CREAM.
$14.55
Mexican Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
$3.5
Restaurante los moyotes

Restaurante los moyotes

4.3
(10+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 50 min
"Oh my goodness their food is so good! And the people(the family) my goodness they are sweet and kind people! I had the burrito (been obsessed with their burrito) and combined it with their avocado sauce. Man it was awesome!"
Taco Plate
Soft corn tortillas served with customer choice of protein, and traditional toppings like onion and cilantro, served with rice and beans.
$15.2
Gorditas
Thick handmade tortilla filled with your choice of meat, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
$5.2
Regular Tortas
Mexican sandwich filled with protein choice, served with beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, guacamole, and sour cream.
$11.81
Burritos
Large flour tortilla filled with your meat choice and beans, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream.
$11.36
Casa De Tacos & Tequila Bar

Casa De Tacos & Tequila Bar

4.2
(1k+)
• Fajitas • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 6.8 mi • 47 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"The best steak quesadilla I've ever had in my entire life guacamole was out of control, good and the chopped up tomato and onion stuff was delicious. They got something special going on with it, but I don't know what but it's really fresh and it's really good."
"The carne asada burrito was very disappointing to say the least. I paid an extra $3.00 for extra meat and the burrito barely had anything in it. It was mostly tortilla and rice. I will not order the burrito again. "
Carne Asada Taco
Marinated skirt steak, char-grilled and chopped. Served with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes
$6.02
Casa Birria Taco
Slow-cooked lamb spiced to perfection, served with cheese, onion, cilantro, and side of consommé.
$5.83
Carne Asada Burrito
Marinated skirt steak, char-grilled and chopped. Stuffed with lettuce, cheese, tomato, rice, beans, and sour cream.
$13.95
Quesadillas
Shrimp served with pickled slaw, spicy mayo, lettuce, tomato, and cilantro.
$14.46
Burrito Station

Burrito Station

4.7
(20+)
• Mexican • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 7.7 mi • 50 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Steak Burrito is the best in the area!"
Steak
Choice of meat.
$5.9
Tacos
Tender chicken nestled in a soft corn tortilla, typically includes lettuce, tomato, onions, and cheese.
$19.51
Large horchata 32 oz
Taco filled with Rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cheese.
$6.48
Steak
Tender birria-filled taco topped with fresh lettuce , onions, tomatoes and cheese in a soft tortilla.
$12.98
Taqueria Los Comales 9

Taqueria Los Comales 9

4.2
(100+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 10.2 mi • 62 min
Farther away (+$2.99 fee)
"So yummy!!!Chips & Salsa Al Pastor / Pork & Onions"
"Fajita de Bistec / Steak Fajita as expensive as this was. There was hardly any steak. Very disappointing."
3 Tacos con Arroz y Frijoles / Your Choice of 3 Tacos with Rice and Beans
Tender steak slices topped with fresh cilantro and diced onions on a soft tortilla.
$16.04
Bistec / Steak
Tender steak wrapped in a flour tortilla. Options: Regular or Swiss Burrito with melted cheese.
$4.43
Bistec / Steak
Cada una. / each.
$11.46
Al Pastor / Pork & Onions
Cada una. / each.
$4.09
Paleteria 100% Michoacana

Paleteria 100% Michoacana

4.1
(100+)
• Smoothies • Snacks
$0 delivery fee • 5.0 mi • 53 min
"Ordered Dorilocos and they made them exactly how I asked them to... 5 stars for great service!"
"Chicken Flauta (4 per serving) the sour cream was stinky, the chicken was dry and the tortilla was not crispy at allCorn in a cup it was soggy and it tasted bland in the butter was melted"
Corn in a cup - Regular
Our corn is prepared with Mayonnaise, Butter , Chesses and Chile Pepper
$4.97
Fruit in a Cup - Medium
any Potatoe chip of your choice topped off with prepared corn.
$7.34
Yogurt Medium
4 crispy chicken Flautas topped with sour cream, lettuce, tomatoe, cotija cheese and you can choose from Valentina Sauce or Tomate Sauce
$9.36
Fruit in a Cup - Large
Mangollada - Medium: A blend of ice cream, offered in spicy or regular mango ice cream. But you can also choose other ice cream flavors of your choice. It's topped off with mango, chamoy, tajin and lime.
$9.5
Las Fuentes Restaurant

Las Fuentes Restaurant

4.5
(50+)
• Mexican • Fine Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.7 mi • 61 min
Tacos Mexicanos
Corn tortilla, lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese, rice & beans.
$22.87
Quesadilla Dinner
Flour tortilla, chihuahua, guacamole, and sour cream.
$22.65
Chips and Salsa
One complimentary chips and salsa on the house. You may request additional orders for 3 kind of portions.
$6.56
Chimichangas
Rolled crispy flour tortillas, beans, guacamole, and sour cream. Includes side of rice and beans.
$24.49
Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box

4.4
(100+)
• Fast Food • Burgers
$0 delivery fee • 6.1 mi • 47 min
Farther away (+$1.99 fee)
"Had the Double Jack® its was delicious fresh toppings and fresh beef. I also tried the Two Tacos they had a kick of heat and were flavorful. The Mini Churros were delicious too, I like that they were not sugary sweet which is a plus. Lots of cinnamon falvor and very crispy. The portions were a good size and better than I expected. Next time I go back I will try the breakfast items."
"This is the second time I've tried this place and both time these little thin fries were dry and over fried."
Build Your Own Munchie Meal
Pick between 1 of 4 different entrees, 2 sides and a drink to create your own Munchie Meal. We believe in the freedom of choice. 2010 calories.
$14.14
6 Tacos Party Pack
6 crunchy tacos w/ melty American cheese, shredded lettuce & signature taco sauce. This digital exclusive is the only six-pack you need. 1020 calories.
$6.04
Classic Tiny Tacos
Crunchy, bite-size Tiny Tacos with a side of creamy avocado lime sauce. They're like little love letters to your mouth. 460 calories.
$4.38
Jumbo Egg Rolls (3)
Our egg rolls are filled with ground pork, cabbage, celery, carrots, onions & spices, with a side of sweet & sour sauce. You can't go wrong, really. 570 calories.
$6.24
Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch

Uncle Julio's Mexican From Scratch

4.4
(700+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 5.6 mi • 44 min
"The tortilla soup is more like a half a cup of soup very little portion for $10 same goes for the queso appetizer very small portion not worth the cost for delivery."
"Paid over $11 for Signature Queso that is smaller than my hand. The side of Side Mexican Rice is bigger. Beyond disappointed. "
Large Bag of Chips
Chips and salsa, choice of queso or guacamole Ground beef and pulled chicken with our homemade flour tortillas or crispy taco shells Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, Mexican rice and beans, plus churros for dessert
$5.16
Family Taco Meal for 4
House-made blend of fire-roasted tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and fresh cilantro.
$69.42
Family Fajita Meal for 4
Build your own nachos with 2 full pounds of homemade chips plus all the salsa, queso, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, fresh and pickled jalapenos, beans, sauteed chicken and ground beef you’ll need to serve 4-6 people.
$99.76
Nacho Appetizer For 4
Tender cuts of Midwestern grain-fed steak, hand-trimmed by our butcher and mesquite grilled chicken topped with whipped Mexican butter. Served with fresh guacamole, sour cream, cheese, sautéed peppers and onions with our homemade flour tortillas.
$33.22

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