Great food for a great price! Staff is super friendly as well. Will be coming back for sure

This has been a regular date-day spot for me and my wife. The Al Pastor at this restaurant is the best I've had anywhere.

They've been here 10 years. So easy to miss! In a little shopping plaza. I got tacos and burrito made with steak. Meat tasted good and the overall flavor was good. Nothing spectacular but definitely edible. Portions - portions were a little small on the burrito. It was definitely a little thin. Although their tacos had plenty of meat and the tortillas are regular sized. This place definitely deserves a try. Give it a shot and see what you think. I'll definitely be back. It's nearby enough that I'll make the trip for the food they have. Plenty of parking outside from the times I've been there. They also have a place for indoor dining. The place is not huge, but can comfortable sit a few parties in there. read more

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I had a taco just one because I say if I never been at a place before I try one taco and tell from there. It's good I'll be back

I ate there yesterday. I got 3 steak, tacos and 3 Pork skin tacos and rice and beans. I like it very good. Nice little place

I ate here a while ago and had a burrito that was just very...bland and unremarkable. El Fuego wasn't answering their phone so figured I'd give this place another try and get some steak tacos, something that's hard to do wrong. When I called they asked if I wanted flour or corn tortillas which was a big red flag. Prices were pretty high. Tacos were very bland and lacking taste and they were using some weird white corn tortillas, the kind you typically don't see at any real Mexican restaurant. Someone needs to introduce these guys to the spice isle, everything I've had there has been very bland and tasteless. Sauces were just OK. If you like bland, overpriced food this is your place. If not, stick to places like no Manches or Charls read more

Back in Chicagoland for the last time this year, had a craving for Mexican food since Mrs. Burgerdogboy has been on a cooking strike lately and she makes some fine Mexican platos. I was out in the NW burbs, some areas of which are increasingly populated with people of various Latin heritages, and mercados and taquerias are popping up like pop-ups. Not wanting to cause confusion among any potential customers, one entrepreneur labeled his restaurant as plain as plain could be: "Algonquin Mexican Restaurant." (AMR) With tables that will accommodate thirty and a counter with room for eight more, the AMX serves breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday with hours from 10A - 8 PM. They were doing a brisk take-out business, but I was in the mood to be waited on, so I took a seat a booth looking out at the Algonquin intersection the corners of "Road Construction" and "Needs Road Construction." The gajillion dollar downtown bypass appears that it will take another generation of works before it is actually finished, and from where I sit, will do little do alleviate the REAL area traffic problems, which are East - West, while the bypass is north-south. DOH! The menu is straight forward and straight Mexican. Order ala carte or a plate which includes beans and rice. (Me and the Mrs were forever spoiled by the refried beans in Aberdeen, WA one day). Turns out tho that these were pretty tasty. I wish I had ordered an additional side of them. (The ones in Aberdeen were so tasty we ate two orders at the table and got an order to go). Polished off the complimentary chips and pico, and then I ordered three tacos, chorizo, shredded beef, and ground beef. Chicken, steak, pork, and pork skin were other options. No tongue here. I thoroughly enjoyed the tacos, even tho I had them with the gringo flour tortilla. They come loaded with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. A second "filling" option is straight chopped onion and cilantro. Should have tried that. In order of favorite - chorizo one, then shredded beef, and lastly ground beef. The accompanying rice was nothing to write home (or here about) so i won't. I rarely eat rice as a side anymore. Can't say why and sure you don't care. Circumstances were such that I spent a fair amount of time in Mexico this year, and of course little North of the border can match local street food in Juarez or TJ, just like after living in China I was spoiled to that type of food in the US. But in any case, if you happen to be driving around the NW burbs, or live in Algonquin, Dundee, Lake in the Hills or Crystal Lake, the Algonquin Mexican Restaurant is worth a stop with freshly prepared food at great prices. read more

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We liked this place but stopped going when: they charged extra for hot sauce to-go (but you could have as much as you wanted if you dined in) and when we saw the meat being handed without any gloves. It was a turn off. read more

This place is worth going to. It's a mother-n-son establishment. Interestingly they don't serve Flan. The food was good. Do something slightly off the beaten path in Algonquin- hard to realize its there. read more

Good food, good prices. Seems to do a lot of take out service. Staff was very nice. Dining area very basic but clean

Went there based on other Yelpers reviews. Sadly to say this time was disappointment. Average taste food nothing to brag about. Stopped by this week around 2, restaurant looked abandoned no customers and even their staff were chatting since not a single table was occupied, sat down got the menu, the guy at the register seemed nice, I ordered steak burrito, served complementary chips and salsa, burrito arrived short after, no complain so far, however the meat was ground beef it was definitely not steak burrito, I asked the guy at register about it and showed him it was ground beef served he insisted its steak, so I didn't bother finished my food, paid the bill and left. I do not recommend their steak burrito At All read more

Algonquin - So called steak but it's ground beef for sure - Mexican Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

I don't know how anyone can consider this food. This is easily the least authentic mexican food I have ever eaten. I like places that are quality, and this isn't. Sorry, I just don't have a lot to say here. It's bland, it's generic, the food we make at home from premade tortillas and cans of beans on a lazy day is still miles above from what I can get here. This is definitely a one and done location. I can't recommend anyone considers going here unless they completely improve on their quality. Lettuce+sour cream+beans+rice+tortilla is fine, so long as they're not crappy. Which it was. read more

To be honest - I was terrified to try this place. It is right off of RT 31 next to Sugar Hills Bakery and neighbors to the OLD Algonquin Post Office. From the outside, it does not look like a place I where I would want to eat. I am so glad I took the advice of a friend and tried this place out. The Chicken Burrito was as big as my head. I always order my burritos without lettuce (I think lettuce belongs in a bowl, not on my burrito, sandwich, etc.). I half expected the burrito to be smaller because there would be no lettuce filler... but I was wrong. It was big, hot and delicious. The food is super fresh tasting and I love that they have an open kitchen. Run, don't walk to Algonquin Mexican Restaurant. You won't be disappointed. read more

I think I can sleep a little more soundly knowing there's a good Mexican restaurant to my house. Thank you Algonquin Mexican Restaurant. I drove by this place several times, finally I yelped it and voila it's over 3 stars so why not give it a try! I'm glad I did. I ordered to go. The young man (assuming owners son) took my order, was very kind and in 10 minutes I had my order made. Bonus of this place, wait for it.... FREE SOUR CREAM! Yep you heard it, they don't charge .75$ for something that cost a few cents. The meat was flavorful and the burrito even came cut in half so it was easy to eat. And it was gone in about 5 minutes leaving me with a very satisfied stomach. Don't let the looks fool you try them out! read more

Algonquin - Great house salsa - Mexican Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

I visited Algonquin Mexican Restaurant with my husband and son last night. We've never dined in before and haven't gotten takeout there in years (mainly because we don't live that close). I loved their corn tortillas and had a taste for them last night. I wasn't too crazy about the tortilla chips that came with the pico de gallo while we waited. They were so hard that my son couldn't eat them. They were ok for me and my husband. We ordered the ham & cheese quesadilla from the kids menu (which my son loved), the taco dinner for my husband (he was very pleased), and the steak huarache for me. I've never had a huarache before and it's basically a steak taco (the meat and toppings) over a fried masa base. Pretty good, but the masa base was hard to cut through. My biggest issue with this restaurant was the size. Well, not just the size, but the ability to be tuned into other tables' conversations because of the size of the place. While we were there, 2 different parties came in (both 2 guys) and sat down. Now, I can't blame the patrons for this because they are adults out to dinner (although they could have been more mindful that there was a 4-year-old at the next table), but all I heard were f-bombs, countless other curse words, and intimate details of their relationships. They weren't being loud or disrespectful or anything, but the fact that there was no music playing in the background made it impossible not to pick up on a few words. I'm glad I had headphones in my purse and I was able to let my son watch YouTube videos on my phone so he wouldn't be subject to the nearby conversations. We ate quickly and were outta there. If there was music playing in the restaurant, I really think a lot of the noise from the conversations would have been minimized. There was a TV on playing a Spanish channel, but the volume was hardly audible. From now on, if I'm craving this place, I'll be doing takeout. read more

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Fresh food, good salsa, friendly staff quick service, clean. Good prices for what you get. Easy to miss if your driving by but worth looking for. read more

Ended up finally eating here on a rainy Sunday afternoon. The kids ordered Jaliscos and the chicken quesadilla. Super large!!! I got the steak quesadillas and there was so much meat I couldn't even finish it. Husband got the steak tacos. Everything was yummy! It was a great first experience and we walked out with a full belly!!! read more

I don't mean to over exaggerate but this store cured my depression lol. Every restaurant in the county was not good but when my family and I found this restaurant we absolutely loved it. Take it from a hispanic family. The flavor was great. I ordered tacos de pastor. And I gotta say it's amazing. Been here about 4 times and has never failed me. read more

Absolutely loved this place! While yes, I do think there are a few options that do beat it in the area, Algonquin Mexican Restaurant shouldn't be overlooked. Had a chicken burrito and a quesadilla and enjoyed both of them quite a bit! Quesadilla was great and tasted wonderful and flavorful. My chicken burrito also was fresh. Place is nice and clean. Don't let the outside fool you! And nice and attentive staff too! Also loved the counter bar seats! Can't wait to visit again! read more

The manager/owner are very friendly and accommodating for special requests. The food is delicious and more reasonable than some of the larger restaurants. It is authentic and homemade. It is a great addition to the east side of Algonquin. You've got to try this place! read more

Small inside but flavorful food. Slow service and could be a bit cleaner. Tacos were good, chimichanga was good. Sauce a bit hot but tolerable. We would return there. read more

First time at this mom and pa restaurant! Small place but the lady that served us was so polite and helpful. The food was great! We had the beef burrito dinner, 3 tacos dinner, and quesadilla. Will come back again! read more

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My wife had the Huarche, my son steak tacos and I had the Bistek; my family wasn't too positive when we drove up but when we started eating my son (age 12) said, this is awesome food! We ate it all - it was all good. Going back, I would get steak tacos and chicken tacos. Their sauces are really good and the food is cooked by people who know what good food tastes like. We will come again. read more

Very good Tostadas, Burritos, chicharron verde and tacos. Reasonably priced. Pozola soup served on weekends is delicious.

They win the taco war!!!!!! Hands down The shredded beef is intense!!! This family runs a nice place... Clean , friendly service and the chow is top notch. Table salsa works... The green and red sauces add great heat. The construction on 31 has cleared up and now you can get at the place.... Highly recommend. Viva Algonquin Mexican Restaurant!! read more

We read the reviews and happy to report that everyone was right! We had the steak tacos and chicken flautas. They made the flautas from scratch; cooked the chicken on the grill with green chilies, rolled them up in their homemade tortillas, and fried them up. Delicious! Please give it a try so it stays open forever! This is the best Mexican we have had anywhere! read more

We have found this little gem and it it truly a find! The chile rellenos are made from scratch and taste just like heaven. The food tastes like its made fresh with love from the heart. I love their chorizo burritos and their hot sauce is amazing. it is creamy in texture and I want to gobble it down., I love this place... they get a solid 5 stars from me! read more

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I can't believe that I have yet to leave a review for this place. I have been going to Algonquin Mexican Restaurant since the week they opened and have been here at least 30+ times. Is this the best Mexican food i've ever had, not by a long shot. But it is the best Mexican food in the LITH/ALG area which is good enough for me. They KILL the crappy overpriced el norte. The food is consistent and good, i don't care too much for the red or green salsa's but for $5 the burrito is a great buy. Priced how it should be like the city places. For anyone that hasn't tried it, get a taco or burrito with Alambre (Steak with onions and peppers) it has really good flavor. read more

I find myself going here more and more often. This is a great local authentic Mexican restaurant with fast service and great staff. The first time I went there I had a hard time deciding what to eat. I am not a fan of spicy food nor am I familiar with what some ethnic Mexican foods are. The owner was very friendly and explained a lot of their menu items to me. I have tried the chicken burrito once and the chicken tostadas every other time I have ordered from here. They give you a hefty amount of food for the cheap price that you pay. They cook everything to order in front of you and you can watch them complete your meal. I continually order the chicken because I am not a big red meat eater. The chicken is shredded and moist, the seasonings do not overpower the taste of the chicken. I have learned to order two tostadas, I am able to eat one before feeling full and save the second one for the next day's lunch. I have ordered tostadas at other Mexican restaurants and usually end up with a tiny thing in front of me. These tostadas are pleasantly large with toppings piled on. They have a small eating area if you choose to eat in. I have always ordered to-go, so I can not comment on how it is to dine in the restaurant. read more

Best Mexican food I've had in a while. The guacamole is made to order every time. It's literally made 3 minutes before it hits your table. The chips it comes with were crispy and not greasy. I ordered the three taco dinner with ground beef. The meat wasn't greasy at all and seasoned perfectly. It wasn't dry at all either. This was our first visit and we will definitely be going back! read more

My wife, daughter, and I thought we would try since so many positive reviews. I cannot confirm all positive reviews. We love Mexican and have eaten at various places all around USA. Favorite is in LA. We could not stay in restaurant as there was a nasty musty odor. So we took food home, but had to toss it as it just was unacceptable. I just can't understand all the positive reviews. There aren't many other Mexican restaurants in Algonquin, but our experience places them all far above this place. read more

All of their food was excellent. Delicious guacamole and salsa, with generous portions of each. The chicken they use in their dishes is excellent quality. The family that runs the place is very friendly. This is our go-to place for Mexican food from now on! read more

Food is amazing. Family owned and so good. You have to try if your in the area. I would have taken more pictures of our food but was too busy eating it! read more

Algonquin - Chicken quesadilla! - Mexican Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

I want to enjoy this little Mexican restaurant, but they've failed the most basic task. Taking my order. Got home with my order, everything on my order was wrong, and they completely forgot one of my dinner entrees. I picked off the sour cream I never asked for and out of hunger ate my food in disdain. Not worth your time. read more

I dicey looking place, but great for authentic Mexican food. I have ordered carry out from here on a couple occasions, but I often forget it closes so early and miss out! The best thing in the menu is the burrito with any kind of meat. However, I am also a huge fan of the quesadillas as well! read more

This is the kind of place that it would be easy to drive by dozens of times and not think to stop, but by all means, make sure you try this restaurant if you haven't. It's small and the kind of place that has clearly focused on making good food rather than distracting you with decorations, music, etc. It's quiet and simple inside, and the food is just good. The horchata is great, and obviously homemade. I don't know if the salsa is too, but it's very good as well. I had the shredded beef burrito, which I loved. The only drawback was that the beans and rice were just kind of typical. Good, but not memorable. My wife had the chicken with mole, and loved it as well. In all, both of us had very good meals at a very reasonable price. read more

As other have said, this doesn't look great from the outside (practically a dive). Inside is clean, servers are friendly. can't ask for fresher food, even the guacamole is made scratch. Seems like they mix their own meat in the back. Prices are really good too, I'd go to this place over tacos el norte any day. Also there's more seating than described. There's about 5 counter seats, and at least 4-5 tables, just don't expect giant restaurant. read more

$2.25 for ground beef taco. I've had better at $1 taco night in area bars. For the same price and better food go to Pablo's. read more

Very glad we went out of our way to set this highly rated authentic Mexican restaurant! Had the Chicken Mole and it was fantastic. The other reviewers mentioned that their green sauce was wonderful and I agree. Had a great meal and I will definitely be back when in the area. read more

Algonquin - Chicken enchiladas with homemade mole. To die for! - Mexican Near Me - Algonquin, Illinois

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An enjoyable experience. Attentive, friendly service, really good food. This appears to be a mom & pop family operation. It's a storefront, no-frills place that looks like it might have been a diner of some sort. The cooking area/kitchen is open to the dining room, which is nice because you can see your food being made. The chips and salsa that come to the table were kind of ordinary, but still not bad. 3 in our party. Had the chicken burrito dinner, a chicken fajita dinner, a lengua torta & a huge serving of cocktail pulpo (octopus). The portions on the combination dinners were good sized, and very good. The bread on the torta could have been a little crisper, but that was minor. The cocktail pulpo had large avocado slices on top, and was pleasingly spicy without being over powering. This is another one of those places I've driven by 1000 times, and am glad I finally checked into. Dinner for the 3 of us was under $50 with the tip. This is likely to become our go-to Mexican takeout joint. read more