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Mexican food near Concordia University-Chicago

7Mexican restaurants within 1 mile
1within a ten-minute walk
57%independent, not chains

Open map listings put 7 Mexican restaurants within a mile of Concordia University-Chicago, 1 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 85 within 3 miles. The busiest street is Lake St (3).

The closest Mexican restaurants to Concordia University Chicago

Chosen local-first, then listed by distance from campus: a starting point, not a ranking. Listings from Overture Maps open data (September 2026); they carry no prices or opening hours, so check before you go.

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What to order

  • Oaxacan — Moles — there are seven classic ones — tlayudas, and string cheese. Mole negro takes days and dozens of ingredients and is one of the great dishes on earth.
  • Yucatecan — Cochinita pibil, achiote, sour orange, habanero. Completely distinct from anything else and unmistakable.
  • Poblano — Mole poblano, chiles en nogada in season, cemitas.
  • Coastal Sinaloan and Nayarit — Aguachile, ceviche, pescado zarandeado. Bright, citrus-heavy seafood cooking.

How to spot a good one

  • Corn treated properly — Nixtamalised corn, ideally ground on site. A kitchen making its own masa is making a serious commitment, and it changes every tortilla, tamal and sope that leaves the kitchen.
  • Chillies named individually — Guajillo, ancho, pasilla, morita, chile de árbol. A menu that names its chillies is describing specific flavours. One that says spicy is not.
  • Regional labels — Oaxacan, Yucatecan, Poblano, Sinaloan, Jalisciense. These are meaningful claims about a specific tradition.

The whole picture is in the Mexican food guide.

Questions about Mexican restaurants near Concordia University Chicago

How many Mexican restaurants are near Concordia University Chicago?
Open map listings put 7 Mexican restaurants within a mile of Concordia University-Chicago, 1 of them within a ten-minute walk, and 85 within 3 miles. About 57% are independent rather than chains.
Which Mexican restaurants are closest to Concordia University Chicago?
Banda Burrito (0.4 mi), La Parrillita Mexican Grill (0.7 mi), Gringo & Blondie Taqueria (0.7 mi), Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.7 mi) and Tacos El Tio (0.8 mi).
Where are most Mexican restaurants near Concordia University Chicago?
The busiest street is Lake St (3).

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