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Vegan • Cheese • Mexican • Western
"This restaurant has a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere. The food is extremely fresh and seasoned wonderfully. It is my favorite Mexican restaurant in the USA. Even after traveling around the United States, I always come back here. It truly is the best. I ate here on 5-6-22 and tried the Enchiladas Rancheras, which were very tasty. The staff has changed, with a new group of waitresses replacing the friendly male servers. The ladies are quieter but still very friendly. Despite the change in staff, the food remains delicious and the ambiance is still welcoming."
Salad • Tacos • Mexican • Chicken
"Good was great and at a great price. Great service. The music was pretty loud to hear each other, we had to ask them to turn it down and it was still loud. But did not ruin the fun times"
Cafés • Tacos • Tapas • Mexican
"When I am in the mood for Mexican Food first thing that comes to my mind is Tacos El Norte. The service is spot on and it always delicious. The mood hits me often. Tacos El Norte is my go every time. It fits the budget."
Soup • Full • Casual • Mexican
"I visited this restaurant with a friend for dinner on a Thursday night, and we had to wait 45 minutes for a table for two. I appreciate their waitlist system, which allows you to see where you stand, but the restaurant was so crowded that there was hardly any space to sit and enjoy your drink while waiting. The skinny margaritas were quite tasty, and the chips and salsa were incredibly fresh. I ordered a combo to try the smothered green chili sauce, which was good, though it was a bit light and some of the flavor got lost. The ground beef taco and the enchilada were both enjoyable as well. Service was relatively quick! However, at one point during our meal, water started pouring down from the ceiling two tables away. Thankfully, we didn’t have to relocate, but it was quite unexpected and a bit alarming to see where the water was coming from. Also, the place tends to get really smoky at times."
Steak • Salad • Cheese • Drinks
"This is our new favorite Mexican spot! This location (opened in 2018), is tastefully decorated and very clean! I really like their salsa, white dip and melted cheese dip with tortilla chips (which all, except the cheese dip, comes complementary with meal or drinks). We've ordered everything from their monster burritos to fajitas and everything has been fresh, generous and yummy! Their fresh guacamole dip is delicious and made right in front of you. That alone can be a meal! Service is prompt and attentive. We've been with parties as large as 20+ and the waiters and waitresses still managed to serve everything as ordered and at the same time. Bonus: The margaritas are NOT made with that yucky tasting mix found in so many Mexican restaurants. They are the real deal! They give you the option of salted or sugared rim. Generous with the tequila. Muy bien!"
Meat • Steak • Salad • Cheese
"I ordered three handmade flour quesadillas with steak, carne enchilada, and chorizo. The steak was tender, fresh, and well-seasoned with no chewiness. The carne enchilada was a bit underwhelming but still enjoyable; it tasted similar to the steak and was slightly dry. The chorizo was flavorful, and each quesadilla was topped with sour cream and cheese, served with a small side salad. They were a good size—slightly thin but generously filled with meat—and had delicious melted cheese inside. Overall, this is a fantastic restaurant with authentic flavors, and I’m excited to try more of their dishes in the future."
Lunch • Casual • Mexican • Catering
"I can only give this place one star because I couldn't give it zero! The food was awful—from the tamales to the tortas to the quesadillas; it was so bad I ended up getting sick before we even left the restaurant. It honestly tasted like they pulled our food out of the trash. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone! They have a lot of glowing reviews online, but keep in mind those could easily be from family and friends inflating their ratings because the experience was truly dismal. The service was just as bad. I'm not the type to skip out on a bill—I always pay—but I will never return, and I'm doing exactly what I feel is right by leaving this negative review. Save your time and money!"
Soup • Grill • Seafood • Mexican
"We love coming to this restaurant with our family on Friday or Saturday nights! We never have to wait for a table and the food is always delicious. The margaritas are top-notch."
Steak • Mexican • Chicken • Delivery Services
"We found this restaurant during covid. We did a lot of take-out then. We have also supported them many times getting great food and service. This most recent experience left us disappointed. The service and the food was lacking. We may try againbecause we really did like them but it was so different than just a few months ago that we may not. The cost of everything hasso skyrocketed that when I go out I want to enjoy one or the other, the food or service. I understand as having been a servermyself, I understand being shorthanded but neither of those things seem to be the problem. I hope they get it worked out!"
Pizza • Grill • Italian • Pizzeria
"I ordered mild chicken wings and, it's like they just put straight up ketchup on them. The wings weren't even spicy. I do not recommend people to order wings here if you like your wings spicy. As a chicken wing lover I find this place for wings terrible."
Pizza • Tapas • Mexican • Breakfast
"This charming, authentic Mexican restaurant is truly a local treasure. It’s very popular and can get busy, but we only had to wait a reasonable amount of time for a table for our party of seven. The dining area is a bit small given the number of guests it attracts, but it adds to the cozy atmosphere. The chairs are custom-designed for the restaurant; they’re comfortable and sturdy, although a bit heavy, which contributes to their durability. The food was absolutely fantastic, and the salsa had an impressive kick! The service was friendly and welcoming. The parking situation was somewhat chaotic, with faded lines and cars parked rather randomly. Nevertheless, this restaurant is a superb choice for anyone looking for delicious Mexican food."
Fish • Cafés • Cheese • Mexican
"I’m not going to lie I bought 3 tacos of different kind they’re the best in the area very tasty tacos lots of flavor. The green red sauce tasty too not to spicy not to less spicy, perfect. Guessing the rest is good too I recommend this restaurant Wheelchair accessibility: Good fair access for wheelchair Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $1–10 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Taco Dinner, Guacamole, Nachos, Burrito Dinner, Steak Burrito, Flan, Salsa, Fries, Veggie Burrito, Carnitas, Chilaquiles, Chips, Birria, Chimichanga, Quesadilla, Cheese Fries, Tamales, Torta Dinner, Chicken Sandwiche Parking space Not sure Parking options Free parking lot"
Cafés • Tapas • Tacos • Mexican
"appendage as ironic this was back after the Kovid edition and tried the steak burrito suizo and must admit it was very delicious. crisp outer shell soft inner shell and not all greasy with over boiled meat. they have added the fries to the menu (can I just want to know) instead of the rice and roasted beef, have a try. fries the week his fries lol. staff at the bar always friendly and attentive. I raised my criticism when I felt the meat had a little more taste than the last time that I was here my friend had the regular burrito and had no complaining, but he will eat everything...snort 020120 I tried to see this place again after many years what I thought. it's a chain and another place in palatine I didn't know about. this place is located in a strange location, a stripe shopping center behind a mobile tank and an arby’s, so I am sure that many people do not see it because of lack of signage and lighting in the night. the parking space is not huge and a bit risky with arby’s car-dru traffic and the whole stripe-mask only illuminated by the open shops in front windows. and the entrance can be tricky to find. the restaurant has actually increased less than a year ago and now has a dining area and a bar. the part was lighting inside, much too bright, the necessary to put soft white lamps. we had a good idea, a escape free with the purchase of one with two drinks the personal was very friendly and we were served quite fast, they start them with chips and salsa, if they asked themselves my friend has the tacos you see on the photos, and he thought they were good. I got the chimichanga dinner and it was okay, I personally thought it was missing in taste especially in the meat department, it had more of a brewed taste and very little cheese. I also thought the chimichanga was a tough fat and the bowl had no crunching and was soggy. . I was unfortunately not interested in the buzzing myself that they had no taste, I am in the fan of the buzzing or black. the rice was delicious. the meal was not terrible and because of the good certificate made it better, but unfortunately I feel the prices are a tad high for the food and atmosphere her experience."
Lunch • Mexican • Breakfast
"This place was excellent for us. The server was nice and she was working hard to satisfy her customers. They probably need more staff. There is free parking on the premises and the food did not disappoint. The Chips and Salsa was fantastic (which is my favorite thing at Mexican restaurants) and our dishes were excellent/fulfilling. The food was so good that we contemplated returning there to eat on a 3 day road trip."
Lunch • Mexican
"This is a good Mexican restaurant. They have good chips, salsa and guacamole to enjoy before eating your meal. I like their soups and salads and quesadillas. They also have good tacos, burritos and nachos. The waitresses are nice and the restaurant is pretty and clean. You can take out or get delivery if you don't want to dine in."
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Meat • Steak • Mexican • Seafood
"This place is my number one site. Of all restaurants I know I favor it most. I never miss an opportunity to go to visit this place. when I want to go to a good meal, this restaurant comes straight to my mind. fresh and all sorts of food and a rich menu.generous crew, and agreeable ambience. Not less important, the charge is good. I recommend this spot with great pleasure."
Tea • Cheese • Mexican • Sports
"This was probably the worst Mexican restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life. The bartender looks barely and doesn’t greet people and spends minutes other places instead of taking orders at the bar. It took 20 minutes before we could even get a drink or food order. It seemed like this place was over, but everybody just wants to stand around or play on their phones. Lack of communication because our bartender screwed up on our tab and had to wait for the manager to fix it, and when the manager got back from food, I had to flag them down to fix our ticket because our bartender was somewhere else. We ordered two beers, chicken, quesadilla, and bean dip and it was just OK."
Coffee • Brunch • Mexican • Burgers
"The bakery side has a full menu for take out dining options. I ordered a breakfast bowl, but they gave me a regular burrito bowl instead... No complaints! Probably one of very few times in my life that I absolutely didn't mind the mix up. I was aiming for brunch, had to pivot because of the mix-up, and it was a delicious one. I've also had many different kinds of pastries from their large selection, amazing paired with your morning coffee. If you're in the mood for authentic Mexican cuisine with a great price point, try Mandato."
Fish • Lunch • Drinks • Mexican
"**Service:** 5 **Atmosphere:** 5 **Noise Level:** Moderate **Group Size:** Ideal for all group sizes **Wait Time:** Up to 10 minutes **Seating Type:** Indoor dining area This restaurant offers excellent service and an inviting atmosphere, making it a great choice for any group size. The noise level is moderate, providing a pleasant dining experience. Expect a short wait of up to 10 minutes for seating in the comfortable indoor dining area."