Restaurants in Mundelein
From award-winning breweries and upscale Italian to authentic taquerias and French bakeries — Mundelein's dining scene punches well above its weight.
Fine Dining & Upscale
Mundelein's upscale dining scene features creative American cuisine, fresh seafood, and white-tablecloth Italian — all with a welcoming neighborhood feel.
Tina G's
$$$10 E Park Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Contemporary American
A downtown Mundelein landmark offering creative, upscale dishes with Italian influences. Known for an extensive wine and spirits selection and a warm, polished atmosphere.
Park Street Restaurant
$$–$$$14 E Park Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
New American / Global Fusion
A gastropub celebrating international and New American cuisine with Peruvian specialties, craft cocktails, and a seasonally evolving menu. Romantic candlelit setting with original tin ceiling.
Dover Straits Seafood House
$$$890 E US Highway 45, Mundelein, IL 60060
Seafood & Steaks
A Mundelein institution since 1978, operated by seven brothers from Greece. Specializes in crab legs, lobster tails, imported Dover sole, steaks, and lamb chops.
Mambo Italiano
$$$748 S Butterfield Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
Traditional Italian
Voted #1 Italian Cuisine in Lake County. White-tablecloth dining with shareable pastas, seafood, veal, and an excellent wine selection. Featured on "Check, Please!"
Gale Street Inn
$$–$$$935 N Diamond Lake Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
American / Ribs & Steaks
Originally opened in Chicago in 1963, the Diamond Lake location has served world-famous fall-off-the-bone ribs since 1974. A Chicago-area staple with lakeside charm.
Breweries & Taphouses
Craft beer is a way of life in Mundelein — from award-winning production breweries to gastropubs with scratch kitchens.
Tighthead Brewing Company
$–$$161 N Archer Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
Brewery & Taproom
Award-winning production brewery adjacent to the Mundelein Metra station. Typically 12–16 beers on tap with seasonal and taproom-exclusive brews. English pub culture atmosphere.
Tonality Brewing Company
$$–$$$169 N Seymour Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
Gastropub & Craft Brewery
Housed in the old Mundelein Fire Station, Tonality features handcrafted beers and a scratch kitchen by Chef Mike Oblak. Menu highlights include Australian wagyu burger and steak frites.
Oak Trail Taphouse
$$408 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Modern American Pub
A popular neighborhood bar and restaurant with craft beer, an extensive whiskey collection, and modern American pub fare with Mediterranean influences.
Mexican & Latin
Mundelein has one of the most authentic and diverse Mexican dining scenes in Lake County — from sit-down restaurants to street-style taquerias inside grocery stores.
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
$$26228 N IL Route 83, Mundelein, IL 60060
Mexican
Full-service Mexican restaurant and bar on Route 83 with a traditional menu, taqueria-style options, and a festive atmosphere.
La Cocina de Maria
$–$$412 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Authentic Mexican
Family-owned with fresh made-to-order dishes. Locals rave about the pork tamales, flavorful tacos, chunky guacamole, and the much-lauded flan. Features a diverse salsa bar.
Azteca Restaurant
$–$$346 N Seymour Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
Authentic Mexican & American
Diverse menu including carne asada, al pastor, chorizo, cecina, and lengua. Handmade cheese quesadillas, tacos, gorditas, huaraches, and tortas. Open daily 8am–10pm.
Tacos El Norte
$822 S Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Mexican Street Food
Known for the best low-priced, authentic Mexican food in Mundelein. A go-to spot for street-style tacos and classic Mexican staples.
Los Perez Supermarket Taqueria
$325 N Seymour Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
Mexican Taqueria
Authentic taqueria inside Los Perez Supermarket with a separated dining area. Known for tacos, chicharron, and carnitas. Also features a panaderia (bakery) section.
International Cuisine
From French pastries and Thai curries to Japanese sushi — Mundelein's dining diversity goes well beyond what you'd expect.
Taste of Paris
$$–$$$161 N Seymour Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
French Restaurant & Bakery
35+ years bringing Paris to Mundelein. Known for Chicken Cordon Bleu, beef bourguignon, escargot, plus an outstanding bakery with croissants, eclairs, and creme brulee.
Lamoon Thai Restaurant
$$1136 W Maple Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
Thai
Fresh, flavorful Thai dishes made with the finest ingredients. Features an exhibition kitchen and excellent pad Thai. Many dishes can be made gluten-free.
Osaka Sushi
$$1452 S Butterfield Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
Japanese & Sushi
Chef Ryan crafts playful, exquisitely presented dishes paying tribute to Japanese tradition. Wide variety of sushi rolls and traditional Japanese cuisine.
New China Chef
$–$$676 S Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Chinese & Thai
Located in Lake Plaza next to Diamond Lake. Broad menu of Chinese and Thai cuisine including General Tso's Chicken, Satay Shrimp, and traditional favorites.
Dragon Star Chinese
$–$$662 E Hawley Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Chinese
Authentic Chinese food including General Tso's Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Curry Shrimp, and Ma Po Tofu. Open for lunch and dinner.
Casual & BBQ
Chicago-style hot dogs, slow-smoked BBQ, and beloved neighborhood spots — Mundelein's casual dining scene has serious flavor.
Smokin' BBQ on 45
$$428 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Texas-style BBQ & Southern
Top-rated barbecue with authentic slow-smoked ribs, jerk chicken, burnt ends, pulled pork, and catfish. Rated 5.0/5 on TripAdvisor. Sides include mac and cheese and collard greens.
Luke's of Mundelein
$551 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Chicago-style Hot Dogs & Italian Beef
Originally from Chicago's Harlem & Addison neighborhood, Luke's is known for one of the finest Italian beef recipes in Chicagoland. Also serves Chicago-style dogs, gyros, and Italian subs.
Breakfast & Brunch
Start your morning right with scratch-made pancakes, French pastries, and locally roasted coffee in Mundelein's breakfast spots.
Elly's Brunch & Cafe
$$435 Townline Road, Mundelein, IL 60060
Breakfast & Brunch
Specializes in unique and classic made-from-scratch breakfast and lunch items. Features Special Recipe Pancakes, fresh salads, and organic ingredients. Open daily 6:30am–3pm.
Garden Berry Cafe
$$906 US-45, Mundelein, IL 60060
American Breakfast & Brunch
Breakfast and brunch-focused restaurant with classic American fare. Part of a popular Chicagoland chain with multiple locations.
Bakeries & Cafes
Locally roasted coffee, Mexican pan dulce, and neighborhood cafes that bring the community together.
AREA Coffee
$18 E Park Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Coffee Shop & Cafe
Downtown Mundelein's neighborhood coffee shop serving locally roasted coffee and specialty baked goods. The Village built an adjacent park with play elements and a mural for expanded outdoor seating.
Karina's Bakery
$401 N Seymour Avenue, Mundelein, IL 60060
Mexican Bakery & Cafe
Family-operated since 2000, specializing in fresh Mexican pan dulce, custom cakes, and pastries. Now includes a cafe section with coffee. Located in a former bank building.
El Mana Bakery
$500 N Lake Street, Mundelein, IL 60060
Mexican Bakery
Mexican bakery offering fresh bread, traditional pastries, and baked goods. A neighborhood favorite for authentic pan dulce.
There's More to Mundelein
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