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    Caminero

    4.0 (340 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Carne asada burrito

    Caminero used to be top tier but now mediocre and expensive. Paid over $17 for this burrito that's more like a tortilla with a side of carne asada. Was here 6 months ago and the price was usually between $12-$15. Not sure why the different price fluctuations.

    Carne Asada Burrito / Chicken Burrito

    Not a good spot. No meat in the chicken (mushy) burrito was all tortilla , umm don't even what know what kind of cheese that was maybe queso never had a burritos like this . Carne Asada had a little more meat the meat was good. Please see the sizes of the burritos they were both the same price total bill $31.00. Had a lot better with more meat n options for toppings there was no taco bar only red sauce no veggies, sauces were watery. Hope this helps.

    7/30/2025
    Jason B.

    This place has been putting out excellent Mexican fare in North Peoria for many years. Nothing fancy, just really good food that travels well. I have never been unhappy with Caminero's. It's not much to look at, it is pretty small but looks really clean. Here's to many more years of excellent Mexican food!

    Chips & salsa
    Cyril N.

    Food: 4 stars - We ordered the Carne Asada Burrito, 3 mini tacos a la carte (2x carne asada and 1x al pastor), and a grilled chicken cheese quesadilla, along with a side of rice and beans. Overall, costed us close to $50 but was plenty of food for the preggo wife, our 19-month old and myself. The carne asada burrito comes with carne asada, beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. For $13, I would say it was decently portioned. Before the crazy inflation and shrink-gate, it would probably be a $7-$8 burrito, but at the new, inflated price-point, I wouldn't say it was generously portioned. The mini tacos were decently portioned as well with double corn tortillas for each taco. The al pastor taco was actually generously portioned and my wife was able to make 2x mini tacos with it by splitting the 2nd tortilla. The chicken and cheese quesadilla was a good size, and came with sour cream, guacamole and pico salsa. The tortilla was nicely crisped and had a good amount of cheese for a nice cheese pull from the initial bite. They offer 3 different kinds of salsa - pico, green and a roasted/spicy salsa. The only reason I am giving not giving a 5-star for food is because of their portion size to price-point and the pico salsa which is not necessarily watered down but the flavor is pretty basic. 5-stars for food are reserved for the best of the best. Service: 5 stars - We came in around 7:30pm on a Thursday night and they close at 8pm. There was only one other person ahead of us and nobody dining inside. There was one worker, wiping down tables and resetting the dining area and one at the counter. The worker at the counter was polite and friendly. I told him it was our first time here and he was patient and offered recommendations. We ordered for to-go as we did not want to be the last customers holding up their closing time (although we initially wanted to dine-in). We waited maybe 10-15 minutes after ordering our food and they threw in some chips and salsa for us as well. That was a nice gesture! Ambiance: 3 stars - The inside has an old, authentic Mexican vibe to it with painted murals on both sides of their walls and old, tile roofing above their drink station. They also have a bunch of their awards and accolades hanging on the wall closer to their ordering counter. Their digital menus are displayed on 3 overhanging TVs which is a nice, modern option. It's a small, fast-casual spot that I can see get crowded during a busy dinner rush. Overall, pretty small, basic dining area with a self-serve drink station and then the ordering counter. There's a couple small TVs for viewing pleasure as well, but there's definitely room for improvement with their overall space. Overall: 4 stars! I would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for authentic style Mexican food. Most other spots are more of a Tex-Mex or Americanized Mexican food, but Caminero hit the spot for us (food/flavor-wise). We will definitely be back to try other items.

    Chips & Salsa - July 2025
    Karen B.

    Excellent as always. Nice staff. Clean. Good price point. They do a lot of phone to go orders.

    Menu

    Very surprising! Delicious salsa is homemade and the burrito was freshly made and the owners are great very filling

    Inside
    Sarah W.

    We love this place! Food tastes authentic and is so good!! The service is fast and the restaurant is clean. Each time I eat here, there seems to be a steady stream of customers either dining in or picking up to go orders.

    Carne asada nachos
    Mark C.

    The first thing you should know is that there are no public restrooms here. I decided to order carne asada nachos and a breakfast burrito with Mexican style eggs. The portions are portentous and delicious. I almost couldn't finish the nachos. The burrito I ate the next day and was disappointed to find onions in it even though they knew that I didn't want onions in my food. Overall, great bang for your buck. I also didn't like their house salsas as I felt they didn't taste so great.

    Pinata anyone?
    Scott W.

    On the hunt for a new Mexican take out restaurant today and I opted for Caminero's. Super convenient location in Peoria on Deer Valley x 83rd. Lots of ample parking in the strip mall where they're located. Super clean entryway. I was greeted immediately when I walked in. The woman behind the counter was so friendly and so accommodating! I went with the California burrito and ordered it to go. $9.99. SOLD! to the lovely Yelp'er! (me) My order was up in no time. I raced home and it was as piping hot as could be. I got a couple of hot salsa containers included, but enough about these details. Let's chat about this burrito. The flour tortilla was incredibly fresh. It's a sizeable burrito. It's respectable. It's not that fake Chipotle / Double-D sized burrito. But you're going to be full without being miserable. It was chock full of beans + cheese + avocado and the meat of your choice. I went with carnitas. There was so much cheese and beans and avocado. I was so damn excited, you guys. The pork? OMG. It was tender and shredded and flavorful. The hot salsa was spicy without being overbearing. Very flavorful that added just the right amount of spice to my burrito. This was honestly the best and least expensive meal I've had after work on a Friday in a long time. This will most definitely be a new favorite and regular spot for me. Let's be honest. There are a lot of really good Mexican restaurants here in the Valley. There are a also just as many Mexican restaurants serving food that just isn't great. Caminero's is one I will highly, highly recommend to family, friends and fellow Yelp'ers!

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    Good food. Love the hard shell beef tacos. They are fast too. We order takeout from here almost every week.

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    Fantastic Mexican food. We usually do take out vs staying in the restaurant. Just a choice because we like to eat at home.

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    Great good, especially the steak burrito! Service is always amazing as well, if you've never been here try it out

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    Delicious authentic Mexican food! Call ahead to order. The employees are sooo kind !!

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    Welcoming, efficient service. Consistently good food. Very clean, casual little spot. Fast, but not "fast food."

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    Good but it's nothing special. I got the bacon egg burrito. It was a big small but the flavor was good. Thank

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    This has been a favorite of mine for many years. Good food. Affordable, fast and delicious. Great spot for Mexican food

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