Mexico Lindo is a beloved local staple situated in the heart of downtown Racine, Wisconsin. Operating from an inviting, historic storefront, this long-standing eatery has built a strong community reputation over several decades for serving up classic, authentic Mexican comfort food. The vibe inside is casual, cozy, and vibrant, making it an excellent destination for a satisfying lunch, solo dining, or a relaxed dinner with friends and family.
Paid street parking available (spaces can sometimes be difficult to find)
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
Why Visit? Key Highlights
Time-Tested Authenticity: Reviewers consistently praise the restaurant for delivering traditional, genuine Mexican flavors that have remained consistent for decades.
Exceptional Portions: Multiple guests highlight the very generous portion sizes, noting that plates are often large enough to share or leave you with satisfying leftovers.
Standout Menu Staples: The house-made sopes, perfectly crispy tostadas, and flavorful enchiladas are frequently flagged by diners as exceptional regional favorites.
Refreshing Cocktails: Visitors love the well-crafted house margaritas and mixed drinks available at the onsite bar to complement their meals.
Personable Local Charm: Regular customers highly value the welcoming, personalized service where staff greet patrons warmly by name.
Menu
Antojitos
Item Name
Description
Mexico Lindo Nachos
Homemade fried tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, beans, garnished jalapeno, sour cream, and guacamole
Regular Nachos
Homemade fried tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, beans, and garnished jalapeno
Guacamole & Chips
Freshly made guacamole served alongside crispy tortilla chips
Guacamole Tostadas
Six deep-fried tostada halves covered with fresh guacamole and topped with cheese
Bite Size Burritos
A proprietary take on the Mexican egg roll, featuring three deep-fried flour tortillas filled with ground beef and cheese, served with sour cream and guacamole
Quesadilla Piramide
Bite-sized quesadilla filled with melty Chihuahua cheese, topped with guacamole and sour cream
Plates
Item Name
Description
Taco Plates
Four hand-rolled fried corn tortillas filled with seasoned ground beef, topped with fresh lettuce, cheese, and tomato; chicken or shredded beef substitutes available
Sope Plate
Four thick corn tortilla discs loaded with beans, ground beef, lettuce, tomato, and cheese; chicken and shredded beef options available
Tostada Plate
Three deep-fried crispy corn tortillas topped with beans, ground beef, lettuce, cheese, and tomato; chicken or shredded beef options available
Burrito
A large, deep-fried flour tortilla packed with beans and cheese alongside a choice of ground beef or chicken, finished with lettuce, cheese, and tomato; steak upgrade available
Steak Tacos
Four tacos served on your choice of corn or flour tortillas filled with beans and tender steak; available American style with lettuce, cheese, and tomatoes, or Mexican style with cilantro and onion
Dinners
Item Name
Description
Enchiladas Rojas
Four corn tortillas dipped and fried in traditional house red sauce, filled with a choice of beef, chicken, or cheese and onion, served with signature rice and beans
Chimichanga
Large fried flour tortilla packed with beans and marinated shredded beef stew, topped with guacamole, sour cream, and cheese, served with rice and beans
Guisado Dinner
Savory marinated beef stew simmered in a house-special red sauce with sliced onions and peppers, served with warm tortillas, rice, and beans
House Specials
Item Name
Description
Enchiladas Suizas
Four corn tortillas rolled and filled with savory chicken, topped with homemade salsa verde and melted Chihuahua cheese, served with rice and beans
Huarache
Street-style oval-shaped corn dough base topped with homemade green salsa, cheese, cilantro, and grilled thin ribeye steak, served with rice and beans
Elena’s Volcanes
A signature house recipe consisting of four homemade sopes topped with beans, marinated beef stew, green salsa, and shredded Chihuahua cheese, served with rice and beans
Carne Asada
Properly seasoned and grilled thin ribeye steak served alongside warm tortillas, rice, and beans
Steak Con Queso
Rich Chihuahua cheese melted cleanly between two thin, seasoned ribeye steaks, served with rice and beans
Steak Ranchero
Thin ribeye steak slowly simmered with marinated tomatoes, onions, and peppers, served with a choice of tortillas, rice, and beans
Famous Combination Plate
Item Name
Description
Mexico Lindo’s Famous Combination Plate
The ultimate sampler for the undecided diner, featuring one ground beef taco, one sope, a half tostada, a half guacamole tostada, the famous house guisado, and warm tortillas, served with a side of rice and beans
