Nativo Mexican cuisine

4.5

63 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Vegetarian-friendly

WELCOME TO NATIVO MEXICAN CUISINE
SERVING UPSCALE MEXICAN FUSION

We’re thrilled to spice up your life with our new location in Bannockburn.

Nativo is an upscale, yet relaxed atmosphere in Bannockburn. Nativo Mexican Cuisine offers delicious food, tasty cocktails and a hip vibe that makes you want to keep coming back. Serving up both traditional, and non-traditional Latin cuisine that incorporates flavors from all around the world. Dive into our vibrant world of flavors with exclusive dishes like our Mango-Chili Tacos and signature Margaritas.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Seafood, Steak
Hours of Operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(847) 607-8122
Website
https://www.nativomexicancuisine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Catering
Make your holiday gatherings unforgettable with Nativo Mexican Cuisine’s catering services. Whether you’re hosting a family get-together, a corporate holiday party, or a celebration with friends, our team brings the authentic flavors and vibrant spirit of Mexico to your table.
Private party facilities
Celebrate the holiday season in style with Nativo’s exclusive private dining options, perfect for your most cherished gatherings and special events. With spaces to accommodate groups of various sizes, our private and semi-private dining areas create the ideal ambiance for every occasion.

Location
2535 Waukegan Rd, Bannockburn, IL 60015
Neighbourhood
Bannockburn
Cross Street
Waukegan & Half Day Rd
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Offers

Happy Hour!
Multiple dates available
Mon - Fri - 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$10 House Margaritas or $4 Domestic Beers with purchase of an appetizer! 1 PM to 4 PM on all weekdays! Nativo Nachos $10, Jumbo Wings $10 (6ps), Onion Rings $10 (12ps)
Taco Twosday!
Multiple dates available
Tue - 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Two tacos (Chicken or Al Pastor) comes with chips and salsa for $7!

What 63 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.7Service
4.4Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nativo Mexican Cuisine impresses with its "excellent food" and "friendly service," offering a memorable dining experience. Guests rave about "amazing food," "authentic fresh Mexican food," and "delicious tableside guacamole." The restaurant boasts a "welcoming ambiance," making it a perfect spot for family dinners or a night out with friends.

63 Reviews

S
Scott VIP
Chicago112 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very nice, fresh take on Mexican/TexMex dining. Attentive, friendly service; plenty of parking.
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Kathleen VIP
Chicago39 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious lunch. Friendly service. The food here is always wonderful!
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Steve VIP
Salt Lake City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, fun, fantastic food. Great value. Excellent selection
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Alan VIP
Chicago21 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Have eaten at Nativo multiple times and continue to find great consistency in the food. It’s always delicious and the portions are large.
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David VIP
Chicago50 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our first visit here, and everything was great. The food was excellent as was the service. We highly recommend.
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Ronald VIP
Chicago25 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service and food were excellent. Bartender and waitress were very helpful
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Kristin VIP
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Try the chipotle mango shrimp app and the churros dessert.
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Paul
Chicago1 review
5.0
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding authentic Mexican restaurant has finally arrived at North Shore.
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Pamela VIP
Chicago13 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic as always. Love the new menu and all the colourful decoration. Love NATIVO!
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Judith
Chicago5 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of 5pp and the server did a great job and was quite attentive The overall opinion was that it was a great experience Delicious food huge portions and good value nice ambiance We all look forward to going back!
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FAQs

Nativo Mexican cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (847) 607-8122.

Nativo Mexican cuisine is rated 4.5 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

Nativo Mexican cuisine does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 3 times today