Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina – Mexican
Step into a vibrant cantina where the air is thick with the aroma of sizzling chicharron and smoky chorizo queso, inviting guests to linger over baskets of warm chips and zesty house-made salsa. The kitchen celebrates the bold spirit of Mexican street food, crafting everything from charred elote to hand-pressed tacos filled with succulent al pastor and fresh mahi mahi that transport the senses to a sun-drenched plaza.
1321 Illinois Route 59 https://friacosrestaurant.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Dairy-Free at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Guacamole & Chips and Curly Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicharron and Fajita Bar (Per Person). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 21 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Catering Black Beans and Guacamole & Chips. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 5 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Taco, Beef Tongue Taco and Chorizo con Papas Taco. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Catering Pico de Gallo, Fruit Slushies and Small Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Queso con Chorizo, Catering Pico de Gallo and Fruit Slushies. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 16 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Guacamole & Chips and Curly Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in Naperville has 24 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Guacamole & Chips and Vegetarian Mariachi Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Torta | 54.4 g | 93.8 g |
| Chicken Tostada | 36.2 g | 69.1 g |
| Ground Beef Taco | 25.6 g | 62.5 g |
| Steak Burrito | 140.6 g | 59.1 g |
| Steak Mariachi Bowl | 68.7 g | 50.9 g |
| Chicken Mariachi Bowl | 68.7 g | 50.9 g |
| Vegetarian Mariachi Bowl | 68.7 g | 50.9 g |
| Chorizo con Papas Taco | 10.3 g | 42.9 g |
| Octopus and Shrimp Tostada | 44.2 g | 42 g |
| Pork Torta | 38.3 g | 41.9 g |
| Rajas Taco | 58.9 g | 37.2 g |
| Imported Bottled Beer | 12.8 g | 30 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests celebrate the high-quality appetizers and satisfying meals, noting that the flavors consistently leave diners feeling impressed and well-fed. Reviewers highlight the inviting atmosphere and friendly service staff, who are frequently praised for their attentive nature and regular check-ins that ensure a seamless and welcoming experience for everyone.
Menu
Appetizers
- Chips & Salsa - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Dip & Chips - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole & Chips - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Street Corn - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicharron - $6: Fried pork rinds Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso con Chorizo - $7: Cheese with chorizo Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Pastor Taco - $3.25: Marinated pork, pineapple, onion, cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Taco - $3.25: Steak, onion, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Taco - $3.25: Shredded chicken, Cotija cheese, avocado, lettuce, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi Taco - $3.5: Deep-fried mahi mahi, chipotle salsa, shredded cabbage, lime Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Taco - $3.5: Shrimp, pico de gallo, chipotle, avocado, shredded cabbage Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Taco - $3.25: Pork, onion, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chorizo con Papas Taco - $3.25: Chorizo, potatoes, Cotija cheese, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rajas Taco - $3.25: Poblano pepper, roasted corn, cream sauce, Cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Tongue Taco - $3.5: Beef tongue, onion, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cactus Taco - $3.25: Grilled cactus, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shredded Beef Taco - $3.25: Shredded beef, onion, cilantro, lime Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ground Beef Taco - $3.25: Seasoned ground beef, lettuce, cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Pork Torta - $9: French roll with beans, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo, side of rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Torta - $9: French roll with beans, cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, mayo, side of rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Mariachi Bowl - $10: Rice, black beans, chipotle sauce, queso, lettuce, avocado, roasted corn, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mariachi Bowl - $9: Rice, black beans, chipotle sauce, queso, lettuce, avocado, roasted corn, pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Mariachi Bowl - $8: Rice, black beans, chipotle sauce, queso, lettuce, avocado, roasted corn, pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Burrito - $8: Rice, avocado, black beans, corn, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Burrito - $8: Rice, avocado, black beans, corn, cheese, pico de gallo, lettuce, sour cream Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tilapia Ceviche Tostada - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus and Shrimp Tostada - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tostada - $4: Chicken, shredded lettuce, avocado, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Black Beans - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $2.25 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curly Fries - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $2.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Flan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Fried Ice Cream - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Churros - $6 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Rice Pudding - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $2.49: Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Cherry Pepsi, Orange Crush, Sierra Mist, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Pink Lemonade, Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, Peach Green Tea
- Coffee - $1.69
- Orange Juice - $2.49
- Jarritos - $2.49
- Horchata - $2.69
- Jamaica - $2.69
- Fruit Slushies - $3.99 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Small Margarita - $6.49 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Jumbo Margarita - $10.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Monster Margarita - $16.49
- Pitcher of Margaritas - $22.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Small Texas Margarita - $8.99: Double shot of Cuervo Gold Tequila, orange liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Jumbo Texas Margarita - $13.49: Double shot of Cuervo Gold Tequila, orange liqueur Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Daiquiri - $6.99: Rum, fruit flavor, whipped cream, cherry
- Piña Colada - $6.99: Rum, pineapple juice, coconut cream
- Domestic Draft Beer (12 oz) - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Imported Draft Beer (12 oz) - $3.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Imported Bottled Beer - $4.25: Corona, Modelo, Pacifico, Tecate, Victoria, XX Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Domestic Bottled Beer - $3.75: Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, Michelob Ultra, Miller Lite, Blue Moon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Michelada - $5.49: Beer, Clamato juice, limes, salt, pepper
- Wine by the Glass - $5.99: Chardonnay, Merlot, or White Zinfandel
Catering
- Fajita Bar (Per Person) - $14.49 Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taco & Nacho Bar (Per Person) - $10.49 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Black Beans - $2 Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Guacamole - $2.49 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline
- Catering Mexican Rice - $2 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Catering Pico de Gallo - $2 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb
- Catering Refried Beans - $2 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers an inviting and vibrant atmosphere where guests enjoy a welcoming experience complemented by friendly and attentive service.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers good value with a 4.0/5 rating, high-quality appetizers, and satisfying, well-portioned Mexican meals.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina has an average rating of 4.0/5 based on customer feedback and reviews.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include chicharron, chorizo queso, street corn, and hand-pressed tacos featuring al pastor, mahi mahi, and steak.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- With a 4.0/5 rating, this vibrant cantina provides an inviting atmosphere and friendly service suitable for casual, budget-friendly dates.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The menu accommodates diverse diets with high-protein carnitas, pescatarian shrimp tacos, and vegan-friendly black beans and rice for group dining.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of street food including ten different taco types, burritos, and numerous appetizers.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly ($) Mexican cantina offers a casual dining experience with a vibrant atmosphere, street food-inspired menu, and friendly service.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The restaurant's location is not specified in the provided data, though its website is listed as https://friacosrestaurant.com/.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention any specific concerns, instead focusing on high-quality appetizers, satisfying meals, and friendly, attentive service.
- Is Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rice, Guacamole & Chips and Curly Fries.
- What can I eat at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina on a dairy-free diet?
- Rice, Guacamole & Chips and Curly Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina have vegan options?
- Yes. 16 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Rice and Guacamole & Chips.
- Is Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Friaco's Mexican Restaurant & Cantina?
- Steak Torta, at roughly 93.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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