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    A Toda Madre

    3.9 (614 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Adriana F.

    May 2025 Update: Service Upgrade + Taco Bliss It's always a good sign when a favorite spot keeps getting better--and this time, a pleasant upgrade in their service made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Friendly, attentive, and much more in tune with the welcoming vibe we've come to expect. As always, the food remains excellent and refreshingly not overpriced. We shared a mouthwatering lineup of tacos that hit all the right notes: * A Toda Madre - their stylish and absolutely delicious take on Al Pastor * Rajas con Papas - a perfect balance of roasted poblanos, tender potatoes, and that tangy pop from queso canasta * Aguacate - fried avocado magic that surprised us in the best way * Pica-Pica - spicy, flavorful, and bold Every bite was paired with well-crafted cocktails that complemented the flavors beautifully. My only tiny disappointment? They weren't serving my all-time favorite from the Bien Trucha group--the Avocado Spicy Margarita--which I always look forward to. Hopefully, it makes a comeback! Still, another great visit overall. Always happy to return!

    Pepino Marg
    Lindsay J.

    A toda madre, does not disappoint! This is the Bien Trucha model in Glen Ellyn. The menus are similar and the ambience is very cool. I started with the Pepino marg, delicious, a it overpriced, but very yummy. Hand muddled and yummy, just like Bien. I also got the half order of aguacate tacos. I appreciate this option for one person. The tacos are yummy, the avocado slice is large, fries amazingly and topped with a mango salsa. I think I'd like some more crunch in the taco. The soft shell, salsa and sauce lol some of the crunch of the fried avocado. Still, yummy! To get such a great fry on a taco protein is great. The bartender wasn't the warmest. The bartenders at BT have always been exceptional, friendly and warm, this guy, not so much. Still a great experience of high end Mexican cuisine.

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    Alexandra A.

    3.5ish A Toda Madre is a cute and elevated casual-ish spot located in downtown Glen Ellyn. I was here for a weekday dinner and service was so so. Sophia was my server and I noticed the table next to us was informed of the specials of the day and unfortunately ours wasn't. Towards the end my friend left her CC on the table since she was stepping away for a sec. Sophia grabbed her card without bringing us the check first. I did vocalize that to her which she then did give me my friends card back. Not deal breaker situations, just interesting. On a positive note, as far as getting our drinks and food it was timed out well. I tried the Pepino cocktail which was refreshing and light. My friend tried the Fresona which had an abundance of ice which she stated was unfortunate. She felt as if she was paying for ice and not a cocktail. For food we shared the tostada de atun, a toda madre tacos, cecina tacos and the tres leches for dessert. I'd pass on the toastada de atun, cecina tacos and the tres leches for next time. They were all fine, just not my favorties. The cecina tacos were very dry. On the plus side the a toda madre tacos were delicious. They were full of flavor, juicy and filling. Although my experience wasn't 5 stars I do think this is a spot where items can be hit or miss. I'd be interested in trying out more of their hit items in the future.

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    Gray S.

    I absolutely love the menu here, every single taco is delicious, the guacamole of the day is always something fun and yummy, the drinks are good albeit a little bit pricey, and the desserts are fabulous. I think coming here you should expect to pay a fair amount more than the average taco place but the ambience, service, and quality of everything makes it so worth it. Our waitress, Noelia, was very attentive and kind and I will definitely be back! Their sister restaurant, Bien Trucha, is also to die for if you are closer to the Geneva area.

    Marisol H.

    Celebrated a birthday at A Toda Madre in Glen Ellyn and had a great experience! A very modern yet Latin ambiance in the restaurant. Their plates are made from peltre and remind me of the classic Mexico pots and dishes. It may appear small when you first walk in but it has two main seating areas for dinning in. They had a good amount of outdoor seating surrounding the restaurant as well. The outdoor seating is located on the sides of the restaurant and the walls on these sides are open so you can easily walk in and out. The bar is located right at the entrance in case you are looking to stop in for drinks. While there I definitely recommend trying their variety of tacos! We ordered 4 half orders of tacos to share and thoroughly enjoyed them all. The half orders come with two tacos and the full order has 4. Our half orders were for the following tacos listed from favorite to least favorite : Bien Trucha, Barbacoa, Pescado, and Pollo Asada tacos. Their Guacamole is delicious and definitely something i want to try to recreate at home. The staff were friendly and helpful. Offered us a free dessert off their dessert menu for the birthday girl! Will be stopping in again to try the tacos we missed out on last time.

    Guacamole del Dia Guacamole Elote Dip

    Our server was new, and it didn't affect our over all experience. We just had to ask a few more questions and allowed her to learn the process This is the first time I've had tacos that are actually worth 4 to 5 dollars per taco. The ability to order half order (2 tacos) or full order (4 tacos) allowed us to explore the menu and not be overwhelmed by one protein source. The appetizers were good, but underwhelming. The description of the guacamole de el Dia. Sounded as they were adding their own twist on guacamole but really they just added mangos to it. The drinks were great a well balanced. Their patio is the place to sit and enjoy the day

    Tres Leches & Flan
    Sharon V.

    This place is small and cozy and has a very welcoming vibe! Drinks are great and food was delicious. Went with a few friends and tried 4 different tacos and just shared - they were amazing! Sides are ordered separately so we had some rice and esquite and they both tasted very fresh. It's not a fully authentic Mexican restaurant but very close for Glen Ellyn. Prices were also a bit high for what was provided IMO. Service was nice but we did feel a little rushed at the end when the waitress picked up our tabs after we signed. Not a huge deal tho we were getting ready to leave! I'd recommend getting there early to find parking because on a Friday night it was packed! Overall - great cozy spot for a friends night out or even a date night!

    Pasto Taco
    Mayra M.

    This place has a great modern spin to Mexican food and street tacos. The place is small and intimate with a great vibe. Pro tip - they get full quick make your reservations with a few days notice! Their tacos are small, handheld and made with handmade tortillas. This gives you the chance to share and try different kinds! Will definitely be back!

    Esquites, Bien Trucha, Pescado
    Maya D.

    Had an indoor reservation for 2 on a Friday night. When we checked in with the host, she said they were expecting rain and would have to move the people from outside inside so they didn't have a table for just 2. When I expressed my frustration, she was very rude and didn't care to find a solution. The general manager (I believe his name was Fabio) intervened and was able to put aside a table in the back room for us. We started with the chips and guac - very bland. I've had better guacamole from the grocery store. For dinner we got a half order of the pescado (fish) tacos, a half order of the bien trucha tacos, and the equites and papas side dishes. The fish tacos didn't taste seasoned at all. The bien trucha tacos were extremely salty to the point we couldn't finish them. The esquites had an oddly sour taste to them. The papas with the fried egg were the saving grace of the whole meal - the roasted poblano aioli was delicious and the fried egg added the perfect balance of richness. Giving 3 stars due to the wonderful GM, nice ambiance, and the papas dish but was overall unimpressed.

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    Great quality food, best tacos in the area. I haven't had any service issues in many years of eating here.

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    Not kid friendly. No high chair. No kids cups. If you're trying to dine with kids, just don't even bother.

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    Amairany, thank you so much for the wonderful review.

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    The new lunch menu is very disappointing. Bring back the guacamole of the day and the avocado tacos.

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    Asada was way too spicy, meat didn't seem all that great. Service was so so but restaurant was quiet which was nice.

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    Great outdoor dining. Chili appetizer was delicious and thoughtful. Server was good and had a great personality. Will be back!

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    Wonderful to hear, Maria. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

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    Outstanding restaurant. One of the best I've ever been to. Food, service and ambiance are great.

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    Delicious food! Great date atmosphere. Staff was helpful with menu questions and all around fun time!

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