Corn tortilla, onion, cilantro and lime.
Fox Lake, Illinois · Family Owned
Your Hometown Taquería
Family recipes, fresh tacos, margaritas and craft beer in Fox Lake.


Mijo means “my son”
Built by family. Seasoned by the journey.
Ivan “Zo” Gomez knew his mother Martina's cooking deserved a bigger table. After her tamales placed third in a 2018 Lake County competition, one grill at the Kenosha Public Market became festivals, catering, Six Flags and a Fox Lake home of their own.
Mom's recipes and a family willing to bet on them.
Markets, breweries and festivals around Lake County.
A hometown dining room at 33 US-12 in Fox Lake.
Neighbors say it best
Made with care. Remembered with love.
Fifteen recent Google reviews from guests who pulled up a chair, ordered a round and shared what stood out.
Food is delicious and service is great!
First time. We will be back! The tacos are traditional and fabulous.
Best Mexican food in Lake County hands down. The staff treat you like family.
We stopped during Rum Fest for sangria and tacos. Positive vibes, attentive customer service and an all-around five-star visit.
They made our bachelorette party feel so welcome. The service was kind and accommodating, the food was phenomenal and the price was great.
Our first visit felt instantly friendly. Great atmosphere, fun decor and food that will bring us back.
We have followed Mijo's since the brewery days. The drinks are top notch and the protein options—especially the chickpea tacos—stand out.
The campechano tacos and barbacoa noodle bowl were exceptional, the margaritas were hand-shaken and the staff could not have been kinder.
Mijo's catered our small party and was involved and friendly from the start. The food arrived hot and everyone loved it.
Great food and great people. The pineapple habanero sauce was a 10 out of 10.
The prickly pear margarita presentation was beautiful. The quesadilla, fajitas and chips were fresh, and the service was top notch.
Very good rice and tacos—the best food in Fox Lake.
From the guacamole, salsas and crunchy chips to the tacos and cocktails, everything made for a great visit.
Quick, friendly service, excellent food and a great atmosphere. The guacamole, suadero tacos, tampiqueña and barbacoa ramen bowl are favorites, along with the craft beer and cocktails.
The best Mexican food we have had. Authentic, family-owned cooking and wonderful service from Leo and his family—we will be back.
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Catering with character
Your party. Our grills. Zero boring tacos.
Choose a live-grill Taquiza or a ready-to-serve Taco Bar, then pick two Mijo's proteins for the table.
Explore cateringSee you in Fox Lake
Pull up hungry.
Find us on US-12, with a welcoming dining room and a family ready to take care of yours.
Restaurant hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday–Thursday
- 11 AM–8:30 PM
- Friday–Saturday
- 11 AM–9:30 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Hours may change for holidays. Call ahead when planning a special trip.

