Dog Friendly Mexican Restaurants in Illinois

No need to leave Fido in the hotel room when you want to grab a bite! No matter where you’re headed, we can point you towards great Mexican restaurants in Illinois that will welcome Fido to join you at an outdoor table. Bone appetit!

Pet Friendly Big Star
Big Star Big Star serves fancy tacos in a cool atmosphere, with a walk-up window that allows you to bring your pup. See Details
Pet Friendly Adobo Grill
Adobo Grill Adobo Grill, a pet-friendly upscale Mexican spot in Chicago, IL, is a fan favorite! Come for a meal or just sip margaritas and snack on some guacamole. Fido can join you at an outdoor table during the summer. See Details
Jalapenos Jalapenos in Peru, IL, is a dog-friendly eatery where Fido can join you at an outdoor table. Call ahead to confirm the patio is open. They have an extensive menu of traditional Mexican dishes, including 30 combo meals. See Details
Salsa 17 Salsa 17 is home to lots of dog-friendly tables. It's not just salsa on offer at this Mexican restaurant, they also provide a menu full of interesting twists on classic dishes from south of the border. If you're tired of the same old burritos, tacos, and quesadillas, then you could try the Tajadas De Cordero De Tamarindo: grilled Colorado lamb chops, mole tamarindo, and poblano rice. Salsa 17 is open Sunday through Tuesday from 11am to 9pm, Wednesday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, and Friday to Saturday from 11am to 11pm. See Details
Los Cabos Cantina & Grill Los Cabos Cantina and Grill is a Peoria Mexican restaurant serving lunch and dinner in a dog-friendly atmosphere. Visitors to the Cantina and Grill wanting to dig into a Los Cabos Dinner can sit beside their dog at one of its nine outdoor tables to enjoy the grilled steak, chicken and shrimp mixed with chopped pineapple, cheese, and onions served in a pineapple bowl. The Grill's menu includes appetizers, burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, grilled entrees, nachos, quesadillas, salads, seafood, steak, vegetarian dishes, desserts, and much more. Loyal visitors to Los Cabos recommend ordering the taco salad with shredded chicken or a crab enchilada. Los Cabos Cantina and Grill is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 11pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Aztca Mexican Grill Aztca Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant serving Mexican cuisine to locals and tourists alike in Springfield, IL. Dog owners craving chips and Chori Queso can bring their canine to one of their few outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. The menu includes a range of appetizers, sandwiches and salads, vegetarian dishes, tacos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, seafood, steaks, tamales, chicken dishes and more. See Details
Tacology 201 Tacology201 is a dog-friendly Mexican restaurant located in Springfield, IL. Fido is welcome to accompany you and sit beneath an outdoor table with an umbrella. The chef prepares homemade white corn tortillas and creates Mexican dishes which are bursting with flavor. For your main course, try the Al Pastor taco plate; chili rubbed pork belly, roasted pineapple, Spanish onion and cilantro. See Details
Rio Vista Grill Rio Vista Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant in Henry, IL, where Fido is welcome to join you at an outdoor table on the covered porch. Their menu offers a variety of American and Mexican food, from breakfasts to dinners. Enjoy all your favorite Mexican dishes like fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, quesadillas, and more, as well as salads, sandwiches, hot dogs, and over 30 choices of burgers! See Details
Old Pueblo Cantina La Cantina Grill is an authentic Mexican restaurant in Chicago, IL. At this laidback cantina on a charming tree-lined street, the flour tortillas are made in-house, mesquite wood fuels the open-flame grill, guacamole is made to order, and the seasonal fruit-forward margaritas are available by the glass and the pitcher. Outdoor tables are pet friendly. See Details
Zapata's Mexican Restaurant Zapata's Mexican Restaurant is a dog-friendly spot to eat Mexican favorites. Dog owners with a craving for a plate of enchiladas and an ice cold margarita can head to one of Zapata's many outdoor tables to enjoy their meal alongside their canine. Zapata's boasts that its festive outdoor patio is one of the most popular spots in town when the weather allows it, so guests should come early to snag a table. The Restaurant's menu includes appetizers, nachos, quesadillas, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, chimichangas, salads, seafood, house specialty dishes and more. This location of Zapata's Mexican Restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 11am to 10pm, Friday from 11am to 11pm, Saturday from 11am to 10pm and Sunday from 11am to 9pm. See Details
Good Tequila's Mexican Grill Good Tequila's Mexican Grill, located in Edwards, is a casual Mexican eatery that serves up an array of tasty cuisine. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their five pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with an order of the Nachos Supreme - a bed of tortilla chips piled high with melted cheese, beans, chicken, beef, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, jalapenos, and guacamole. Next, chow down on the Lobster Enchiladas - three enchiladas filled with lobster, covered with a special poblano salsa, sour cream, and melted cheese, and served with lettuce, tomatoes, sliced avocado, rice, and beans. Or go for the Chilaquiles Mexicanos - soft diced corn tortillas cooked with a cheesy salsa verde and your choice of grilled chicken or steak, served with rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole. See Details
Chipotle Mexican Grill Founded on the idea that food served fast does not have to be a typical fast food experience, Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to Moline with a craving for a customizable burrito bowl can dig in alongside Fido at one of Chipotle's two outdoor tables. The Grill's menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. Please note that table service isn't available, so your dog will need to be tied up outside while you go in to order. See Details
Mixteca Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar Mixteca Mexican Grill and Tequila Bar, located in Woodstock, IL, is a trendy bar and eatery that serves up a myriad of delectable Mexican fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a freshly-squeezed Margarita, then try the Barbacoa Bomba Taco - a soft tortilla filled with shredded beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro, cheese, sour cream, and avocado. See Details
Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar Stop by Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar in Naperville, IL. Your pup is welcome to join you at a table on their pet-friendly patio. Popular menu items include shrimp and fish ceviche, Mexican street corn, steak enchiladas and chicken super burritos. See Details
Fat Rosie's Taco & Tequila Bar Fat Rosie's Taco and Tequila Bar, located in Frankfort, IL, is a trendy joint that serves up a myriad of delicious Mexican fare. Fido is welcome to join you at one of their pet-friendly outdoor tables while you enjoy your meal. Start off with a craft cocktail and an order of the Ensalada Calamari Al Ajillo - garlic-marinated grilled calamari tossed with arugula, sauteed corn, roasted bell peppers, and lime juice wit sweet garlic. Next, chow down on the Pescado Tacos - corn tortillas filled with fried or grilled fish, avocado-habanero aioli, lime, cabbage, and pico de gallo. Or go for the Cochinita Pibil - achiote-marinated braised pork shoulder served with black beans, pickled red onions, and habanero salsa. See Details
Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill is a dog-friendly restaurant known for its burritos, tacos, bowls, and salads. Visitors to the Bloomingdale, IL location can dig in alongside Fido at an outdoor table. Table service isn't available, so your pup needs to wait outside while you order inside. The menu allows guests to choose from crispy corn or soft flour tacos, a bowl, burrito, or salad, then choose from steak, carnitas, chicken, barbacoa or sofritas, next, adding rice, beans and fajita vegetables, and finally, topping it all off with salsas, lettuce, guacamole, and cheese. See Details
Front Street Cantina Front Street offers tacos, burritos, and a wide selection of dinner combos. Outdoor tables welcome dogs. See Details
Barcocina Serving Mexican inspired fare, Barcocina is a dog-friendly restaurant with fresh ingredients and three distinct beverage categories making up its menu. Barcocina offers a few outdoor tables to dog owners wanting to dig into a plate of Mahi Mahi tacos stuffed with chipotle aioli, cabbage, and red onion, alongside their canine companion. Barcocina's menu includes "With Chips" items such as Blue Crab Guacamole, Goat Cheese Fundido, and its House Salsas, as well as tacos, a la carte dishes such as Nutella French Toast, Fried Chicken and Biscuits, and Bacon Avocado Salad, and shared plates, including Steak Tartare, New Zealand Lamb Chops, a Thai Chicken Quesadilla, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Duck Confit Egg Roll, and Yucca Tots. Barcocina is open Monday through Friday from 5pm to 2am, Saturday from 11am to 3am and Sunday from 11am to 12am. See Details
Mario's Tacos Mario's Tacos is a pet-friendly restaurant serving Mexican fare to locals and tourists alike. Visitors to Mario's wanting to chow down on a taco while their dog relaxes underfoot can sit at one of its eight outdoor tables to enjoy their meal. Its menu includes platillos, tacos, nachos and more. Frequent visitors to Mario's Tacos recommend ordering the Al Pastor tacos and rave about the house salsas. Mario's Tacos is open Tuesday to Thursday from 11am until 9pm and Friday to Sunday from 11am until 10pm. See Details
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