Nativo Mexican cuisine

4.5

59 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Charming

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.

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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
Neighborhood
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 PM - 4:00 PM
$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 AM - 9:00 PM
Two tacos (Chicken or Al Pastor) comes with chips and salsa for $7!

What 59 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
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nativo Mexican Cuisine delights with "delicious food, huge portions and good value," paired with "excellent service." Guests rave about the "fresh guac made table-side" and commend the "welcoming, attentive" staff. The vibrant decor and inviting atmosphere make it "a perfect choice" for both family dinners and romantic evenings.

59 Reviews

D
David
VIP
Chicago
49 reviews
5.0
49 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Chicago
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
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
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
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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Rick
VIP
Chicago
66 reviews
5.0
66 reviews
Dined on January 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was excellent. Quality of the ingredients was noticeably good. Food was prepared perfectly. We enjoyed our experience and will definitely return. Try the Bannockburn Margarita. Mine was great.
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Rachel
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic dinner at Nativo! There surprisingly are very few places where you can find gourmet Mexican food in the area, much less, fresh guac made table-side! The food was amazing and the service was excellent! We came with our two under two on a Saturday night and were treated so kindly and warmly, which we’ve learned not to necessarily expect. Overall this was perfect for a family dinner but we would also absolutely come back as a couple or with friends. We will definitely be back!
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Stacey
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous experience from moment we walked in. Welcoming, attentive, and food was very high quality. Highly recommended
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Michelle
Chicago
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The drinks and guacamole were very good and the service was fine. The food… not so much. The salmon special was dry. The 3 tacos:chicken, pork and carne asada were VERY dried up and salty. It was like beef jerky. I took one bite of each and didn’t eat any more. The refried beans and rice were ok but the meat in each taco was terrible. I didn’t want to make a fuss as we were with other people but I should have returned it.
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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 59 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.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today