Wholly Frijoles
Madeleine (The Ruiner) · 229 Google reviewsWholly Frijoles — reliable mexican in Lincolnwood. The menu goes beyond what you'd expect. "The service is always great and the food is the best I’ve ever had" — Mira Mendlovitz [$$, patio]
What 757 diners keep saying
What 757 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“We love eating outside at Wholly Frijoles. This was one of the first beautiful days of Spring. The tables outside were almost all taken. We love the tortilla soup. I had a great burrito and husband had fish tacos.”
“Great Mexican restaurant with a fun vibe. They have a full bar with a wide variety of mixed drinks. Their food menu is also extensive and there’s a little something for everyone.”
“Excellent! The open faced quesadilla was amazing. Tortilla soup was delicious and I had the carne asada. Waiter was helpful explaining dishes and making suggestions. The coco flan and crème brûlée were both excellent”
“This restaurant is a family favorite, recommend it 1000%. Been going there for years now. Salsa is fresh, made daily and is 10/10 quality. Today we got fish tacos, estillo trompo el pastor burrito, chicken tacos. And for dessert the best crème brûlée of any restaurant I have ever been to as well as pumpkin flan which is perfect for fall. Definitely stop by!”
“Wholly Frijoles is hands down one of the best Mexican restaurants I’ve been to! The food is bursting with authentic flavor—fresh ingredients, perfectly seasoned, and made with real care. From the homemade salsa to the tacos and enchiladas, everything was absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff are incredibly friendly and attentive. You can truly taste the love and tradition in every bite. Highly recommend for anyone craving real, flavorful Mexican food!”
“This cozy Lincolnwood spot has been a gem for 25 years. Think elevated Mexican cuisine. From the simple salvo of the salsa with chips to entree and desserts. We will return again and again for tasty flavor and professional and welcoming service!”
“Delicious food, wonderful service and relaxing atmosphere. Unique and creative dishes. Very generous portions with beautiful presentation. Salsa was delicious! Flautas were huge and stuffed with tender juicy chicken then topped with green chili and cheese. Steak enchiladas were delicious. Red sauce had just enough spice.”
“We were able to get a table for 2 right away. The drinks and food were delicious! Definitely recommend!”
“Review written 12/17/2025. Very friendly staff member who personally thanked me for my business. They forgot the utensils that I requested through uber eats so plan ahead to bring silverware or check the bag Only Mexican restaurant I’ve ever picked up from that doesn’t give chips and salsa However, tasty and warm food”
“This place of a hidden gem! Our neighborhood go-to, we moved from Logan square and had high expectations for Mexican restaurants and this one is truly delicious, the food is high quality ingredients, we love the margaritas and highlights include the huarache, chicken nachos, steak tacos- but you can’t really go wrong! Everything is fresh and they are super friendly, so good it’s in our neighborhood”
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