Best Mexican Restaurants in West Town
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Sabroso! Mexican Grill
Homestyle, family-recipe Mexican plates and brunch in a welcoming BYOB setting.
Notable Picks
8.7
Vibes:
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
Sabroso! Mexican Grill is a family-run spot on Ashland where homestyle recipes show up as hefty California burritos, sizzling fajitas, and brunch plates in a casual BYOB room. Locals in West Town and Ukrainian Village use it for everything from weekend brunch to relaxed dinners when they want generous portions, fresh salsas, and warm service. High review volume across platforms points to a consistently reliable neighborhood anchor for Mexican comfort food.
Must-Try Dishes:
California Burrito, Pork Tamale, Chamorro Plate
What Makes it Special: Homestyle, family-recipe Mexican plates and brunch in a welcoming BYOB setting.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Dona Naty's Tacos is a compact Ukrainian Village taqueria where counter-service carne asada and al pastor tacos anchor an affordable, no-frills menu. Regulars praise it for consistent flavor, house salsas, and weekend menudo at prices that still feel like a neighborhood deal. Seating is limited, but the steady stream of takeout and late-night orders shows how often locals rely on it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Carne Asada Tacos, Al Pastor Tacos, Menudo (weekends)
What Makes it Special: A tight, counter-service taqueria delivering reliable tacos and menudo on a budget.
#3
Traspasada
8
Taqueria Traspasada is a tiny late-night counter where al pastor, asada, and lengua tacos fly out to night-shift workers and bar crowds. It’s the classic East Village stop when you want no-fuss tacos on a paper plate after midnight.
Must-Try Dishes:
Taco Al Pastor, Carne Asada Taco, Lengua Taco
What Makes it Special: Slim, counter-only shop turning out classic street-style tacos late into the night.
Worthy Picks
7.7
El México Moderno is a late-night Mexican bar and nightclub that opens only on weekend nights, running to 4–4:30am with drinks, dancing, and bar-style Mexican plates. It’s more about the music and atmosphere than a full sit-down meal, but it fills a specific niche for Spanish-language nightlife with food available.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak Tacos, Chicken Nachos, Enchiladas Verde
What Makes it Special: Weekend-only Mexican nightclub with food, live music, and 4am hours.
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A small River West counter spot blending pupusa comfort with Mexican-leaning fillings and sides, best when you treat it like a mix-and-match order. The sweet spot is one hearty pupusa set plus something brighter on the side so the meal stays lively.
Must-Try Dishes:
Barbacoa pupusa, Revuelta pupusa, Curtido slaw
What Makes it Special: Pupusa-forward Sal-Mex comfort that eats great as a combo order.