Cantón Regio
Alfonso R. · 247 Google reviewsCantón Regio — clean, consistent mexican in Pilsen. Buzzy, energetic room where the crowd adds to it. Technique and tradition show up on every plate. Priced right, BYOB. [$$, cash only]
What 3,816 diners keep saying
What 3,816 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“If you’re looking for authentic Northern Mexican food in Chicago, Cantón Regio is a must-visit. Every time I go, I order the kilo of arrachera, and it never disappoints. The steak is perfectly seasoned, incredibly tender, and grilled over mesquite, giving it an amazing smoky flavor. It comes with delicious rice, beans, fresh guacamole, and the best homemade flour tortillas I’ve had anywhere—they’re soft, warm, and the perfect complement to the arrachera. We always start with the queso fundido con chorizo, which is rich, cheesy, and packed with flavor. The shrimp skewer special is another standout—fresh, perfectly cooked, and seasoned just right. The portions are generous, making it a great place to share with family and friends. Great food, friendly service, and consistently one of my favorite restaurants in Pilsen. If you’re debating where to eat, this is your sign. Don’t skip the homemade flour tortillas—they’re worth the visit alone!”
“This place is awesome. Grilling out front and party inside. Big fun. Great Mexican food. Horchata! Lol”
“What a beautiful and vibrant restaurant. The food and service was excellent. The Mariachi Band was a great touch! I'm definitely going back!”
“This was some of the best Mexican food I have ever had, and that is saying a lot considering I have been to Mexico. I came in with no expectations and was completely blown away by the quality of the food. Even the simplest elements, like the tortillas and refried beans, were incredibly flavorful and showed the level of care that goes into every dish. Everything we ordered was outstanding, fresh, and prepared beautifully. The flavors were authentic and memorable, making it clear that great attention is paid to both ingredients and preparation. The staff were also incredibly friendly, caring, and welcoming, which made the experience even better. Combined with the cozy and unpretentious atmosphere, this place is an absolute gem that I would highly recommend.”
“I have been a longtime customer of the old Nuevo Leon until it burned down. We were happy to hear that the owners son opened this new place similar to the old staple. I finally took the family to eat there. I was so pleased to see a familiar welcoming face, Mr Daniel the father of the owner, that I have known almost all my life. The aroma was so pleasant and familiar. The staff was very welcoming and everyone was busy working to serve each customer. We were there for breakfast and I ordered the machacado plate. My wife ordered the bacon and eggs. I love that they bring you a sample of something to eat as a small appetizer. The food was so good and fresh. The beans were like the beans from the old place. The flour tortillas were good like homemade tortillas. Im not sure if they make them but they were good. I like hot salsa and the salsas they bring to the table were very good but they were not hot enough. I asked the waiter for a hotter salsa and he brought me a special chili sauce. It was called matcha, it was delicious. I was so pleased with the entire experience. The service was on point even though the place was completely full of people. I was surprised to see they had an upstairs dining area. We enjoyed it so much that we returned the following day. We chose to sit upstairs. The waiters that work that area work hard and go to and from the bottom floor. We were amazed that this did not change the qualiy in the service we received. I definitely recommend this place to anyone near 18th street. Its worth the drive.”
“Always a great experience walking in from the vibes to the music , the food, customer service all better than ever. Today I happen to be in the neighborhood around 9 am and thought I should try some chilaquiles soon as I walked in I was greeted by Rosie with a great absolutely great breakfast taco and was taken care of right away .. Good place for a group of family friends celebrations all the above 😊”
“Pretty and cozy place and best meat and beans. Staff very attentive and friendly. I ordered tacos regio and also a caldo de res to go for my husband’s lunch. Flan with rompope DELICIOUS !!! Love this place.”
“My husband and I went around noon and it was packed! We were seated and attended to quickly, I ordered tacos de asada and they were 🔥 my husband ordered a breakfast dish and everything was delicious, we also celebrated my husband's birthday that day and the waiters all came out to sing, we had an enjoyable time.”
“The carne asada is probably the best one if ve had so far and I ve had quite a lot 😆. If you look at my reviews I eat a lot of Mexican food and this is by far the best one I ve had . THANKS FOXCITO”
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