Best Mexican Food in Northlake

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Northlake, IL at 400 E North Ave

Family Kitchen. Fiesta Energy.

Northlake's Home for Bold Mexican Food

Family-run since 2005, built on nights that start as “just dinner” and turn into something bigger. The food is generations-deep, recipes passed down and served like you get a seat at the family table.

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The Bar at Alejandra's

Our Cucumber Martini and Horchata Martini are regulars at this point. Every cocktail is made from scratch — same as the kitchen.

From the Kitchen

This is the kind of place where the classics hit harder because the details are dialed in: rich carne asada, big platters built for the table, and creative cocktails with flavors that taste like someone’s been perfecting them for years.

Catering & Private Events

We bring the whole fiesta to you — from office lunches to weddings. Serving Northlake, Melrose Park, Stone Park, and beyond.

Bold Plates. Crafted Cocktails.

South of the Border

Since our favorite place closed a couple years ago, we've tried dozens. This is the best so far. The depth of flavor in the skirt steak is the first thing I noticed. Even the rice. Usually an afterthought. Everybody makes rice but it's seldom (never) fluffy and flavorful. If you can't get the rice r

J C.

Absolutely incredible!!! My sister turned me onto this place because she always gets ir delivered. The inside is absolutely beautiful and peaceful and calm. It’s a good place for a date. We got strawberry and peach margaritas which were absolutely delicious and gave us the buzz we were looking for.

V P.

Alejandra's is my absolute favorite spot. The environment is inviting and warm but spacious, we always have quick and friendly service, and the food is second to none. I'm a huge fan of the tacos, the avocado rolls are insanely good, chilaquiles are delicious, and the churros! I also love the VIP

Heather M.

This was a pleasant mid-day lunch with my husband. The place was almost empty, but it looks as if dinner time rush takes over. They had an area that looks like it hosts some sort of karaoke or musical experience over in the corner. The bar looked to be pretty well stocked and the food was good. I ha

Maylene P.

This place seriously is amazing! The food was sooo good! I've never tried a Birria beef & cheese taco before and these are amazing! So flavorful! My husband had the steak tacos and they also had amazing flavor! They marinade the steak mmm yum. And we both had the horchata drink and it was not made w

Heather B.