Nativo Mexican cuisine

4.4

50 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Good for groups
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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
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 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Nativo Mexican Cuisine delights with its upscale Mexican menu and "delicious" margaritas. Guests rave about the "outstanding" food, especially the braised short ribs with mole and tableside guacamole. The friendly, attentive service and inviting atmosphere make it a popular choice for special occasions, despite some mixed reviews on pricing and consistency.

50 Reviews

M
Michelle
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined today
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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Pamela
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best way to spend Christmas Eve! Great food; terrific service; love the ambiance.
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John
VIP
Chicago
88 reviews
5.0
88 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappointed at Nativo! Good service, great food and decent prices. I had the chicken fajitas and my spouse had the steak quesadillas. Delicious! The real highlight was the guacamole made fresh at our table side. So good! We will be back again soon!
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Inna
VIP
Chicago
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Service was non-existent. Came for lunch, restaurant was empty, We were the third table there: chips and salsa were not refilled, water wasn’t refilled, server never checked in on us to see if we needed or wanted anything else. Very dissatisfied!
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LanaU
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The seafood was not fresh and the service was slow even though it was only 3 tables to service. The waitress was not friendly and overall it was very bad experience.
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Steve
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
the calamari was excellent. the chicken fajitas and the whitefish veracruzana was not very tasty. bummer.
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Pamela
VIP
Chicago
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love the atmosphere and the food is outstanding! Our Christmas Eve will be at Nativo. It's a terrific, festive place with an awesome staff/ownership.
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Mitch
VIP
Chicago
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the second time we have eaten at Nativo. The service and food are excellent. The tableside guac is one of the best I have had. Wonderful experience in a locally owned establishment!
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Mary Ann
VIP
Chicago
180 reviews
4.0
180 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The only negative about this restaurant it was our first visit and it was so cold it was Not that enjoyable. We also mentioned in our reservation thAt we were celebrating an anniversary and nothing was said.
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Jeanne
Chicago
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Food was delicious across the board. Salsas and sauces very flavorful. Service was attentive and friendly. Give this place a try.
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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 4.4 stars by 50 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

Dec 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today