After the Thanksgiving Feast, something totally different might be nice for dinner—like Mexican! When visiting Clinton County, check out one of these local favorites for a quick bite or casual dinner.
True to its name, you can order a refreshing margarita or a pitcher for the table at Margaritas Mexican Restaurant & Cantina in New Baden. It’s one of three restaurants the family runs, all serving a large South-of-the-Border menu. Among the many specialties are enchiladas, several kinds of fajitas, and a nice selection of meat entrees and vegetarian plates.
7551 State Route 160, New Baden
618-588-3040
Monday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Mexico on Main in Trenton is a friendly restaurant with comfy booths and a lineup of Mexican fare. Follow hot chips and cool salsa with tasty dishes, such as burrito de carne asada or chicken chimichangas, and wash it all down with a giant margarita.
10 South Main Street, Trenton
618-224-6086
11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Clinton County also has four other Mexican restaurants, one in Breese, another in New Baden, and two in Centralia.
El Arado
50 N. 4th Street, Breese
618-526-0222
Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Sergio’s Mexican Bar & Grill
1330 W. McCord Street, Centralia
618-533-5801
Sunday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.
El Indio
7551 Route 160, New Baden
618-588-5318
Monday – Thursday, 11:00 a.m. – 9;00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tequilla Mexican Restaurant
1053 W. Broadway, Centralia
618-533-2270
Lunch or dinner—any time is a good time to go out for Mexican in Clinton County!