Here’s where to find some of America’s best burritos in Illinois, according to one analysis, plus top metro-east picks for Mexican restaurants.
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Two Illinois restaurants serve some of the best burritos in the U.S., according to one recent report, standing out for well-seasoned meats and salsas.
The July 8 report from restaurant review publication The Infatuation, “The 23 Best Burritos in America,” named Diego and Xocome Antojeria among the nation’s best. Both establishments are located in Chicago.
The analysis, which did not numerically rank the restaurants, lauded Xocome Antojeria for its large burrito featuring asada.
“These thoroughly seasoned, pleasantly chewy pieces of meat make this one of our highest-rated restaurants in the entire city,” editorial director Adrian Kane wrote in The Infatuation’s analysis.
If burritos aren’t your thing, Xocome Antojeria offers an extensive selection of tacos, enchiladas and sope.
Xocome Antojeria is located at 5200 S. Archer Ave. in Chicago and is open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, according to its Instagram page.
Dining at Diego
Diego may be known for its seafood, but also serves steak-based dishes and a popular California-style burrito, The Infatuation reported.
“Loaded with juicy chunks of marinated steak, it’s simply the best display of beefy prowess on their menu,” staff writer John Ringor wrote in The Infatuation’s analysis.
The establishment serves a steak burrito for $24, as well as chicken- and mushroom-based options.
Diego is located at 495 N. Ogden Ave. in Chicago and is open for various happy hours, weekend brunch service, late night food menus and late night bar service. Dinner service is available 4 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday and 4 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Best Mexican food in the metro-east
In a 2022 News-Democrat poll, readers overwhelmingly voted Casa Maria Mexican Grill in Belleville the No. 1 best Mexican restaurant in southwestern Illinois.
Casa Maria is known for its family friendly atmosphere, classic queso dip and restaurant specials such as arroz con pollo and puffy tacos.
Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant was the runner-up in our previous poll, with appetizer options like mini tacos and Mexican layer dip, along with nachos, salads, burritos, fajitas and more.
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Meredith Howard is a service journalist with the Belleville News-Democrat. She is a Baylor University graduate and has previously freelanced with the Illinois Times and the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting.
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