Cinco de Mayo: Best Mexican Restaurants in Downers Grove, Lemont

Based on Yelp! we compiled the top spots for Mexican food in Downers Grove and Lemont. Do you agree with your neighbors? Where will you celebrate?

Cinco de Mayo: Best Mexican Restaurants in Downers Grove, Lemont

Based on Yelp! we compiled the top spots for Mexican food in Downers Grove and Lemont. Do you agree with your neighbors? Where will you celebrate?

Tacos, tostadas, margaritas, olé! Spicy food and bebidas from south of the border are going to be happily imbibed as anyone seeking a reason to eat, drink and be merry celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Who would guess that a victory by the Mexican Militia over the French at the Battle of Puebla would turn into such a huge holiday in the United States. Cinco de Mayo has grown into a drinking holiday in the states, thanks in part to marketing from alcohol companies. In Mexico, it’s not really much celebrated.   But, who cares about that. We perused the Yelp! directory to find out the best Mexican restaurants in town. Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top five restaurants in Downers Grove and Lemont. And remember, you can …

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Readers' Choice: Nominate Your Favorite Mexican Restaurant!

Nominate the best Mexican restaurant in Downers Grove in our Readers' Choice poll.

Readers' Choice: Vote for Your Favorite Mexican Restaurant!

Vote for the best Mexican restaurant in Downers Grove in our Readers' Choice poll.

Where is your favorite Mexican restaurant in Downers Grove? When you crave burritos, tacos and other Mexican fare, where in town do you go? Here's your chance to vote for your favorite taquería. We'll be accepting votes from July 23 until 11:59 p.m. August 17, so get your votes in! Nominations were accepted on Downers Grove Patch through July 9 and include: • Taco Express • Los Dos • Alfredo's Taqueria • Los Burritos Tapatios

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Jim Long

9:16 pm on Friday, August 17, 2012

Just tried Alfredo's a few weeks ago, and the food was great! Alfredo himself made everything fresh per our order, we've been back a few times since, and would recommend that you give it a try.   more ›