El Cortez Mexican Restaurant — Since 1975 Order online ↗

EST. 1975 · CHICAGO SOUTHSIDE

Three neighborhoods.
One El Cortez.

Come for the tacos.
Stay for the good company.

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ROOTED IN THE SOUTHSIDE

Good food.
Great company.
Since 1975.

El Cortez began in Blue Island in 1975. Today, that Southside tradition continues in Country Club Hills, Mokena and Blue Island, with Mexican food and a welcoming place to gather.

Historic El Cortez restaurant in Blue Island
Where our story began.

ALWAYS CLOSE TO HOME

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