Phone: +12244325380
Address: 1831 Tower Dr, Glenview, United States
City: Glenview
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 533
"On the positive side, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere that captures a traditional Mexican vibe, enhancing the overall dining experience. The menu features a variety of Mexican dishes, and the flavors were reasonably good. However, the biggest issue was the excessively long wait for our food. Waiting over an hour is simply unacceptable, especially on a weekday, and it greatly diminished my enjoyment of the meal. It’s an issue the restaurant needs to address quickly. Perhaps the kitchen was understaffed that day, but such long wait times are hard to overlook. On a more positive note, our server was friendly and polite, but he lacked attentiveness and wasn’t around when we needed help, which added to the frustration of the wait. While I recognize that restaurants can have off days, it’s crucial to deliver consistent service. Based on this review, experiences might be better on weekends when the staff could be better prepared for a larger crowd. Overall, El Traditional Mexican Restaurant Cantina is a decent option for a casual meal, especially if you crave Mexican cuisine. Just be ready for potential service issues and long wait times, especially during weekdays. If you choose to visit, I’d recommend going on a weekend to see if the experience improves."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Entrées
Flautas
Crispy rolled tortillas filled with seasoned meat, served with salsa and sour cream.
Melted Cheese
A warm, gooey blend of melted cheeses, perfect for dipping or topping your favorite dishes.
Shrimp Cocktail
Chilled shrimp served with tangy cocktail sauce for a classic appetizer.
Salads
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, Parmesan cheese, and crunchy croutons.
Pico De Gallo
Fresh salsa with tomatoes, onions, cilantro, lime juice, and chili peppers.
Seafood
Shrimp Fajitas menu
Sizzling shrimp served with peppers, onions, and warm tortillas for a flavorful Mexican favorite.
Appetizer
Tostada
Tostada: Crispy tortilla topped with beans, lettuce, cheese, and salsa for a delightful crunch and a burst of flavors.
A La Carte
Main Courses
Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese, jalapeños, and fresh salsa.
Dessert
Churros
Churros: Crispy, golden dough sticks dusted with cinnamon sugar, served with a side of rich chocolate dipping sauce.
Spanish
Tamales
Traditional corn dough filled with savory or sweet ingredients, wrapped in corn husks, and steamed to perfection.
Little Birds
Chilaquiles
Huaraches
Corn masa flatbread topped with beans, meat, lettuce, cheese, and salsa.
Salad
Taco Salad
Crisp tortilla shell filled with seasoned meat, fresh lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, and topped with salsa and sour cream.
Sides / Extras
Beef Steak
Burritos
Beef Specialties
Sea And Land
A delightful combination of grilled prawns and steak served with a tangy garlic lemon butter sauce.
Appetizers & Small Meals
Steaks
Steak Fajitas
Sizzling grilled steak served with peppers, onions, and warm tortillas for a flavorful fajita experience.
Dinner
Kid'S Menu
Side Orders
Add Ons
Lunch
Stuffed Chiles
Spicy chiles filled with savory meat and cheese, deep-fried to perfection, served with a zesty tomato sauce.
Vegetables
Chicken Dishes
Chicken Tenders
Crispy golden chicken tenders served with your choice of dipping sauce.
Eloisa
Great food. Would highly recommend the El Super Burro. Their salsa is great and l have some great memories here.
Address
Reviews
Lysanne
No record of our reservation, sat at the bar ordered drinks and food, 25 minutes later recommended, our table was ready not to use guacamole on Taco salad (bartender provided free beer).
Berneice
REALLY good food here! Mar Y Tiera dinner, Queso Fundito and the shrimp cocktail appetizers are standards when I go. The base margarita is REALLY good. All fresh ingredients. Staff is fast to remember you and your last order. The service is excellent! Great patio in the summer.Food: 5/5
Albertina
Really cut size parts and made mistakes when ordering appetizers to dinner Also a broken glass with my drink in it. Waited on our server and finally came a guy and asked if we needed something and we said the service would be nice. Quality and quantity have decreased and I will not go back soon. View menu
Eloisa
I waited 20 minutes just to get our drinks. There were no chips, no salsa, no nachos, and the draft Pacifico that was listed on the menu wasn't available. I also ordered corn tortillas, but they were never brought to us. It took over 30 minutes for our food to arrive. The service was shockingly poor.
Lillian
Cadillac margaritas deliciousChicken fajitas deliciousNever inquired if we wanted another cocktail, dessert or coffee. Water never refilled until we asked when we were ready to leave. The service we got was super friendly but we didn't get enough of it.Kid friendliness: Good for kids if you have a early dinner.
Brisa
Our reservation has not been honoured. The restaurant guest did not even have access to a computer to search for my open table reservation. He sat two tables before us, both without reservations. There were no more open tables. I asked the manager to see, but after more than 10 minutes we'll wait. Terrible experience. View menu
Hattie
Had a great time here after work. I would highly recommend trying them out. Keep in mind it's a bit pricey and it gets very busy so it's hard to get attentive service.The staff is great but they need more employees to deal with larger crowds.Some food was amazing like the guacamole which tasted fresh with the right mixture of ingredients. The ceviche was missing something and the tacos Al pastor were disappointing but it was a busy night so I would try them again. Overall a great place.
Shashwat
Great restaurant. Inattentive and poor service. After a long delay we were told to the pork for the tacos we ordered that it was not good and they could not serve it. We canceled the Tacos order. Beef used for Fajitas was of very poor quality, badly boiled a fatty. No taste or spice. Rice and beans served cold, waiters brought what he said was a new portion. The probably new portion was to the point of drying the rice completely and heat the beans to the point that they burned your mouth. Stale and bad flavored beans. Sauce for chips tasteless, basically an orange, watery salsa. The Salsa Verde we requested is not much better. Chips OK. Place is dirty, noisy and aged. Doesn't belong in Glen.
Lysanne
On the positive side, the restaurant has a lovely atmosphere that captures a traditional Mexican vibe, enhancing the overall dining experience. The menu features a variety of Mexican dishes, and the flavors were reasonably good. However, the biggest issue was the excessively long wait for our food. Waiting over an hour is simply unacceptable, especially on a weekday, and it greatly diminished my enjoyment of the meal. It’s an issue the restaurant needs to address quickly. Perhaps the kitchen was understaffed that day, but such long wait times are hard to overlook. On a more positive note, our server was friendly and polite, but he lacked attentiveness and wasn’t around when we needed help,... View menu
Categories
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Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
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Steak Savor prime cuts of juicy, tender steaks, expertly grilled to perfection. Each bite offers a burst of flavor, served with classic sides and delectable sauces to enhance your dining experience. View menu
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Tacos Delight in our assortment of tacos, featuring vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients. From tender meats to zesty vegetables, each taco offers a unique taste adventure wrapped in a soft, warm tortilla.
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Drinks Quench your thirst with our refreshing selection of drinks, from hand-crafted cocktails and fine wines to non-alcoholic delights, including sodas, juices, and expertly brewed coffee and tea. Perfect complements to your meal!
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