The best restaurants in Elmhurst

Tacos, burritos, enchiladas & other classic Mexican food served in a casual, brightly painted spot.

8451 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Casual eatery dishing up Mexican standards, such as quesadillas, burritos, enchiladas and tacos, plus beer and cocktails.

3219 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Casual, counter-service pizzeria offering burgers and wings, plus quick bites and late-night hours.

2605 S Kostner Ave (Chicago)

Mexican restaurant with a menu focusing on seafood dishes, including mojarra.

3325 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Mexican-style eatery dishing up tortilla chips and other traditional dishes in a casual ambiance.

2906 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Mexican classics, including breakfast & daily specials, served in a cheerful, booth-lined space.

3657 W 26th St (Chicago)

Casual, cash-only joint specializing in a variety of tacos, as well as carne asada.

3518 W 25th St (Chicago)

Unassuming eatery featuring tacos & other Mexican staples in a casual environment.

3050 W 26th St (Chicago)

Casual Mexican eatery specializing in seafood, including ceviche and oysters, plus cocktails.

3519 W 26th St (Chicago)

Casual spot serving up standard Mexican fare alongside exotic meats such as rattlesnake & alligator.

2834 W Cermak Rd (Chicago)

Relaxed joint offering traditional Mexican fare & margaritas in a standard setting.

2200 S California Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed restaurant dishing up Mexican favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus micheladas.

3616 W 26th St (Chicago)

Compact eatery offering pizza, pasta & sandwiches for delivery or dine-in in no-frills digs.

3849 W 26th St #3810 (Chicago)

Neighborhood joint offering an eclectic menu ranging from pizza to hot dogs and Mexican fare.

3806 W 26th St (Chicago)

Laid-back staple serving traditional Chinese eats such as orange chicken, plus sushi and boba teas.

116 W Park Ave

Modern, intimate restaurant serving creative sushi rolls & classic Japanese entrees.

142 N York St

Casual restaurant serving traditional Mexican dishes such as enchiladas and tamales for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

1015 E St Charles Rd (Lombard)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

436 N York St

Casual eatery offering Mexican comfort food and cocktails, plus happy hour specials.

122 S York St

Pizza & casual Italian food from a no-frills counter-service chain that also offers delivery.

623 W North Ave

Casual Italian eatery featuring gluten-free options, as well as a bar, private rooms, and catering.

174 N York St

Italian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.

687 N York St

Functional space serving classic & specialty sushi rolls & Japanese kitchen entrees.

113 N York St

A menu focused on tacos & casual Mexican fare with outdoor seating & yellow interior details.

116 S York St #206

Long-running counter-serve pizzeria chain dishing up thin-crust & deep-dish pies, plus pasta.

105 W 1st St

A menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.

295 N York St

Pizza, pasta, sandwiches & BBQ fare in an orange-hued Italian-American eatery lined with old photos.

211 S Villa Ave (Villa Park)

Relaxed choice for Mexican dishes made with traditional recipes and fresh ingredients.

5807 St Charles Rd (Berkeley)

Relaxed, casual eatery for Mexican standards, such as tacos, burritos, and enchiladas, plus fajitas, chimichangas and steaks.

671 W North Ave

Elegant, white-tablecloth Northern Italian trattoria serving pizza, pasta & classic entrees.

483 Spring Rd

Neapolitan pizzas made in an imported wood-burning oven & served in a comfy, modern dining room.

105 S York St

Relaxed casual restaurant serving Chicago dogs and other hot dogs, plus fries and Italian beef.

103 E Vallette St

Restaurant noted for its Italian dishes , particularly pizza, as well as its extensive wine list.

100 N York St

Wood-fired pizza, pasta & classic Italian mains in a warm locale also hosting banquets & events.

247 N York St

Longtime spot serving pizza, panzerotti & classic Italian eats in a tiny dining room.

130 W Vallette St

Casual establishment offering breakfast, Mexican comfort food, small plates, and a bar.

22 W Lake St (Northlake)

Converted house offering custom pizza pies & slices, plus salads, sandwiches & sides.

3257, 2832 E 87th St (Chicago)

Wood-fired pies & sandwiches, plus draft beer & wine, served in an industrial, brick-lined space.

218 W 33rd St (Chicago)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

5311 S Blackstone Ave (Chicago)

Casual restaurant offering pizza, Italian beef sandwiches, and other comfort food, plus a slot machine.

2819 W 63rd St (Chicago)

This snug pizzeria specializing in NYC-style pies also offers pasta, wings, sandwiches & salad.

1519 E 87th St (Chicago)

Relaxed joint offering traditional Mexican fare & margaritas in a standard setting.

8847 S Commercial Ave (Chicago)

Family-friendly spot serving pizza & Italian-American dishes in old-school digs for 50+ years.

3751 W 63rd St (Chicago)

Neapolitan pies from a special oven, pasta, antipasti & salads pair with cocktails & Cal-Ital wines.

1125 E 55th St (Chicago)

Low-key locale putting out sushi, oysters and other Japanese eats, plus karaoke.

3051 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Traditional & updated Italian fare is served in a relaxed dining room with full bar & a patio.

1500 E 55th St (Chicago)

Comfortable, family-friendly restaurant with a kids' menu and playground, serving tacos and other Mexican dishes.

2746 W 59th St (Chicago)

Sleek, stylish cafe featuring pizza, sushi & sandwiches plus a full bar, smoothies & coffee drinks.

1312 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Comfortable corner restaurant & bar serving thin-crust pizzas & American pub grub.

9956 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Neighborhood deli noted for its pizza sets (including thin-crust), plus a wide array of frozen pasta dishes.

3804 W 111th St (Chicago)

Authentic Mexican staples like enchiladas and tacos served in casual surroundings.

13307 S Brandon Ave (Chicago)

Relaxed eatery offering familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos, tortas, and tamales.

10536 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Family-friendly chain restaurant featuring Italian entrees along with a wide beer selection.

742 E 79th St (Chicago)

Friendly taco joint featuring crispy tortillas, steak and carnitas, among other staples.

10656 S Torrence Ave (Chicago)

Bare-bones pizzeria with checkered tablecloths serving extra-large pies & classic Italian eats.

6021 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Trendy late-night eatery featuring creative, Asian-inspired global cuisine & a full bar.

1509 E 53rd St (Chicago)

Casual eatery popular for goat-meat birria and other Mexican comfort fare, plus consomé.

4007 E 106th St (Chicago)

Low-key Italian-American eatery turning out hand-tossed pizzas, pasta, burgers & more.

10180 S Indianapolis Ave (Chicago)

Casual, family-owned restaurant offering homemade Chicago-style pizza and other comfort food until late.

8550 S Commercial Ave (Chicago)

Counter-serve eatery serving Italian & American staples from deep-dish pizzas to burgers.

4300 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Neighborhood eatery for pizza and other comfort foods, plus friendly service.

1858 W Pershing Rd (Chicago)

Casual Italian eatery dishing up pizza and pasta, along with comfort staples.

13258 S Avenue O (Chicago)

U of Chicago BYO hangout where pizza, burgers & sandwiches figure among the American eats.

1327 E 57th St (Chicago)

Laid-back eatery serving straightforward Japanese dishes such as sushi and maki rolls, along with Latin-inspired fillings.

3508 W 26th St (Chicago)

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

1348 E 55th St (Chicago)

White-tablecloth Italian eatery serving stalwart classics like veal piccata & pasta Bolognese.

10222 S Western Ave (Chicago)

Pizza & pasta, plus gourmet burgers, offered in a casual space that's part of a small local chain.

6545 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

A variety of sushi & other Japanese eats served in a stylish, modern space with a big-screen TV.

3417 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Japanese noodle soups & skewered snacks in a classic izakaya with a chill vibe & outdoor seating.

3240 S Halsted St (Chicago)

Popular pizzeria, with thin-crusted pies and slices.

3822 W 111th St (Chicago)

Longtime pizzeria serving crispy-crusted pies, burgers and wings.

8512 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Vibrant restaurant serving traditional Italian cuisine, including wood-fired pizzas, plus beer and wine.

5440 S Narragansett Ave (Chicago)

Family-run breakfast spot specializing in traditional food staples, omelets, waffles and pancakes.

3458 W 111th St (Chicago)

Large, unfussy restaurant featuring unlimited portions of Asian & American comfort foods.

8059 S Cicero Ave (Chicago)

Family-owned, South Side institution serving up thin-crust pizza & Italian favorites since 1932.

8433 S Pulaski Rd (Chicago)

Easygoing eatery offering brunch & European-inspired Mexican dishes in a snug, colorful dining area.

2500 S Christiana Ave (Chicago)

Airy eatery serving soul food staples in a vibrant tavern setting.

3804 W 16th St (Chicago)

Family-friendly restaurant serving familiar American fare in a casual space with a bar and karaoke.

5214 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Old-school local chain serving an assortment of pizzas, pastas & burgers in casual environs.

4254 W 31st St (Chicago)

Longtime, casual spot serving soul food including signature sauce-laden fried chicken.

5611 W Madison St (Chicago)

Local joint serving a menu of pizza, pasta, American fare & homemade Italian ice, plus a full bar.

3350 W 47th St (Chicago)

Tacos, fajitas & Mexican seafood, plus tequila drinks, in lively digs with colorful arched walls.

5750 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Eden is all about seasonal, local flavors, with an on-site greenhouse feeding a menu of simple, clean dishes that actually taste like the…

2734 W Roscoe St (Chicago)

Make it your move this week with Pasta Palazzo, the cozy Italian spot with handmade pastas, jalapeno gnocchi, and daily specials like…

1966 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Small, cozy, and all about housemade pasta, Sapori Trattoria nails the classics with comforting sauces and the kind of plates that make you…

2701 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Upscale Japanese restaurant & bar supplying steak, seafood & sushi in a contemporary setting.

456 N Clark St (Chicago)

Stephanie Izard's diner serving a huge menu of creative, gourmet takes on comfort food classics.

3325 N Southport Ave (Chicago)

Upscale French-Vietnamese fare in a Gold Coast row house with balcony seating & an outdoor patio.

57 E Oak St (Chicago)

Casual, Nashville-style, chicken-focused chain serving tenders, sliders, fries, and crispy wings in a laid-back spot.

3643 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Hipster spot with modern farm-to-table fare & nose-to-tail eats plus whiskey & craft cocktails.

2657 N Kedzie Ave (Chicago)

Straightforward Vietnamese storefront cafe with traditional fare including pho with coffee.

1019 W Argyle St (Chicago)

Casual place serving American breakfast standards, eggs and steaks amid a friendly atmosphere.

2753 N Western Ave (Chicago)

Italian American steakhouse with world-class cocktails, a glamorous vibe, and live entertainment.

318 N Sangamon St (Chicago)

Relaxed Vietnamese mini-chain outpost serving a menu of banh mi sandwiches, bao buns & soups.

567 W Lake St (Chicago)

California fare & wines, plus homemade breads, served in a breezy, beach house-inspired space.

1954 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Spanish tapas, paella & pitchers of sangria fuel a lively scene at this classic Chicago restaurant.

2024 N Halsted St (Chicago)

Casual all-you-can-eat eatery featuring premium Japanese and Australian Wagyu beef, plus sushi.

2162 S Archer Ave (Chicago)

Rustic-chic venue offering tasting menus of inventive, high-end New American fare & wine pairings.

177 N Ada St #101 (Chicago)

Counter-service eatery serving Korean fried chicken, burritos, and veggie bowls with a delivery option.

2940 N Broadway (Chicago)

Stylish spot with a long sushi bar specializing in sashimi, plus cocktails served in soda cans.

63 W Grand Ave (Chicago)

Fast-casual chain featuring fried-chicken items such as tenders, sliders and sandwiches.

169 W Ontario St (Chicago)

American restaurant serving seasonal food & cocktails in an elegant, intimate setting with a patio.

52 W Elm St (Chicago)

Chain eatery whipping up Hawaiian plates, including chicken and pork, rice, macaroni salad and pineapple.

3517 N Spaulding Ave (Chicago)

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

185 N Morgan St (Chicago)

Bi-level pizzeria and bar with a waterfront patio, offering thin-crust pies with creative toppings and global flavors.

465 N McClurg Ct (Chicago)

Japanese eatery specializing in burgers, pizza, sushi, sashimi and wings, as well as sake and cocktails.

Lower Level, 820 W Lake St (Chicago)

Swanky restaurant in the Viceroy Hotel with a yacht-club feel, seasonal fare & cocktails.

1112 N State St (Chicago)

Casual restaurant dishing up generous portions of breakfast and lunch offerings, including Mexican specialties.

1924 W Irving Park Rd (Chicago)

Known for deep-dish pizza, this casual chain serves other classic Italian food, plus beer & wine.

730 N Rush St (Chicago)

Enduring chain for Chicago-style deep-dish & thin-crust pizzas, plus Italian sandwiches & salads.

162 E Superior St (Chicago)

Colorful, warm neighborhood mainstay dishing up traditional & inventive Spanish small plates.

4100 Roosevelt Rd (Hillside)

Refined boutique for women's & men's clothing, beauty & grooming, with home decor & accessories.

200 E Chestnut St (Chicago)

Classic, high-end Italian dishes in a romantic, art-filled dining room that reminds of Venice.

710 N Wells St #12 (Chicago)

100+ beers, tons of whiskey & specialty cocktails are paired with comfort food at this relaxed bar.

1541 W Bryn Mawr Ave (Chicago)

Upscale destination offering classic Italian specialties, small plates, pizza, and takeaway options.

340 N Clark St (Chicago)

Cozy, casual restaurant serving a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner favorites.

4661 N Kedzie Ave (Chicago)

Plates of apple-and-oak-smoked pork & beef brisket plus sides flavor the menu at this rustic eatery.

1213 W 18th St (Chicago)

Napa Valley-inspired spot serving upscale Californian fare such as grilled avocado, and deviled eggs, plus wine.

163 N Green St (Chicago)

Black-owned eatery offering a menu of pasta and seafood dishes with Cajun and Creole influences in a stylish setting.

1523 W Chicago Ave (Chicago)

Casual, spacious sports bar & restaurant serving thin-crust pizzas, burgers & pub fare.

7452 N Western Ave (Chicago)