Opening hours
Closed · opens 12:00 PM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Joliet: 6:17 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (815) 729-2686 to confirm.
Location & directions
3157 W Jefferson StJoliet, IL 60435
About La Mex
La Mex is a Mexican restaurant located at 3157 W Jefferson St in Joliet, Illinois. It is one of 83 places to eat and drink we list in Joliet.
La Mex is open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday).
La Mex's menu features 108 dishes and drinks across 19 sections, including Breakfast, Appetizers, Salads, House Specialties, and Seafood. Listed prices range from $2.95 to $26.95, with a typical item around $16.95. You will find options like La Mex Breakfast, Nacho Supreme, and Taco Salad.
Service options include outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family-friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (815) 729-2686 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mexican Restaurant
- Address
- 3157 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435
- Phone
- (815) 729-2686
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 108 items · $2.95–$26.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mexican restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared La Mex’s weekday schedule with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:00 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 41 hours a week, 38 hours fewer than the local median of 79. 89% of Mexican restaurants in Illinois open on Sundays, and La Mex is one of them.
Compared with 659 other Mexican restaurants in Illinois that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mexican restaurants in Illinois
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
At La Mex the median listed price is $16.95, higher than the typical $10.00 for Mexican restaurants in Illinois.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Guacamole | 41% | $7.18 |
| Taco Salad | 38% | $13.00 |
| Carne Asada | 36% | $21.99 |
| Sour Cream | 32% | $1.54 |
| Taco Dinner | 32% | $13.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 31% | $10.99 |
| Pico de Gallo | 31% | $3.54 |
| Quesadilla | 30% | $5.62 |
Calculated from 162 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of La Mex there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 8 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), Burgers & Fast Food (1), Bakeries & Desserts (1), and Chicken & Wings (1).
Competition is light: 1 other Mexican restaurant is within a mile and 9 within three miles. The closest is Chipotle, 0.6 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsDunkin'0.2 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJohnny's Beef & Gyros - Joliet0.5 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.7 mi
- Chicken & WingsWingstop0.9 mi
- ChinesePanda Express0.9 mi
What to expect at a Mexican restaurant
Mexican food is one of the most widely loved cuisines in the US, and it ranges from the taqueria with a handful of tables and a salsa bar to sit-down restaurants focused on a single region such as Oaxaca, Jalisco, Puebla or the Yucatán. Tex-Mex – with its combination plates, yellow cheese, fajitas and chili con carne – is its own distinct tradition born in Texas.
What to order
- Tacos al pastor or carne asada – the taqueria benchmark, usually on small corn tortillas
- Enchiladas or a mole dish – a good way to taste the kitchen’s sauces
- Burrito – a meal in itself, especially in California-style shops
- Tamales – often made in batches and sold out early
Good to know
- Chips and salsa are free at many sit-down restaurants but not at most taquerias.
- Weekend specials such as menudo, pozole or birria often sell out before evening.
- Ask how spicy a salsa is – heat levels vary hugely from one kitchen to the next.
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Frequently asked questions
What are La Mex's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Is La Mex open on Sunday?
Yes, La Mex is open on Sundays: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
Where is La Mex located?
La Mex is located at 3157 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL 60435.
What is the phone number of La Mex?
You can call La Mex at (815) 729-2686.
Does La Mex offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, La Mex offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at La Mex?
The typical price range at La Mex is $10 to $20 per person. Menu prices range from $2.95 to $26.95.
Does La Mex take reservations?
Yes, La Mex accepts reservations.
Is La Mex wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is La Mex open late?
Yes – La Mex is open until 10 PM or later on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near La Mex?
There are 8 other places to eat and drink within a mile of La Mex. Nearby options include Dunkin' (0.2 mi), Johnny's Beef & Gyros - Joliet (0.5 mi), and Starbucks (0.7 mi).
Are there other Mexican restaurants near La Mex?
1 other Mexican restaurant within a mile. The closest is Chipotle, 0.6 mi away.
How much do Mexican restaurants in Illinois cost?
Based on 162 menus with 14,390 priced items from Mexican restaurants in Illinois, the median menu item costs $10.00, and half of all items are priced between $4.79 and $15.95.
