First time trying this place. I tried the shredded beef with red sauce Gordita, pork with green…read moresauce gordita and poblano and cheese gordita, they were all excellent. Gorditas are all gluten free (masa/corn flour) as well as the fillings. I could have eaten at least one more. They were all very tasty and I will be back to try all of the others. They had about a dozen filling options. I was in the restaurant on a Saturday and it was very busy, great service, super clean and bright place. I brought three home for some of our crew to try, they loved them and we will be going back. These would be great as a pick up and eat in the car with kids. Perfect handheld food.

Went on July 4th after the great parade in Lovely Elgin. Ordered the Diablo burrito which was…read moreshredded beef with very hot sauce. I loved it. My Hubby had a poblano pepper Gordita. Yummy. The waiter was very nice and the big glasses of water were so wonderful on a hot day. Very clean . Very reasonable. Staff all so friendly even when it started getting crazy busy.

Frequently dine here 1-2 times a month and the quality and consistency is on par each time. I order…read morethrough Toast (great rewards) and the food is ready by the time I arrive each time. I'll usually get a burrito and fries, wife will get the birria tacos, enchiladas or taquitos. The kids will get the quesadilla and bean meals. We can always depend on a great filling meal at a reasonable price. Special shout-out to the horchata which is top tier and the cashier (don't know her name) who always greets me by name and grabs my food as soon as she sees me walk through the door. I'd add pictures but everything is always gone by the time I think about it.

Went on a Monday for takeout as we didn't feel like cooking. This place does a tremendous amount of…read moretakeout orders. They have Daily Specials so we decided to try their homemade tamale special. 2.00 for either chicken,beef or pork. Even tho they are small,they pack a lot of flavor and were not dry. We also had an order of their pork carnitas Mexican tacos. A good value. Came with a red and green hot sauce. Presentation was not great since it was carry out but each taco had a good amount of pork, cilantro and onions. Definitely worth trying. They do offer seating inside plus there is plenty of parking. If you are looking for a fast takeout Mexican restaurant in Bartlett,give them a try.

We were here once right when they opened and I didnt remember much and we have been meaning to come…read moreback. We got take out, ordering was super easy on Toast (Love Toast). We ordered online from across the street at Target and were given a pick up time of 10 minutes. I figured it may not take that long so after about 5 minutes we went over and it was ready. Super easy, super fast! My wife got Al Pastor tacos with cilantro and onion and I got an Al Pastor torta meal with rice and beans. Everything was fresh and tasted great, good portion sizes and good prices. Their Salsa verde is very unique, very fresh tasting, we liked it alot. The Al Pastor was as good as you're going to get without a spit. Its cheap, good and fast....can't ask for much more

Grabbed takeout for my family. We all loved their chips and salsa and their guacamole was amazing!…read more The gorditas were tasty, grab at least 2-3. They are small enough to NEED more. Overall, will go back. Try it. I think you will too.

Checked out this locally owned Mexican restaurant in Elgin. El Faro actually has a few locations…read more It has this one on State Street. A pretty standard menu of what to expect from this type of cuisine. There's of course burritos and tacos, along with more traditional items like tortas. Bare bones kind of place with not much of an atmosphere. It's got a counter to order at along with booths. There's just handwritten signs on the walls. A lot of traditional items. There's some that are unfamiliar to most Americans, though they should be able to recognize quite a few things. A bad thing is there's no alcohol. It's about $3 for Jarritos. There's also cans of pop. It's about $10 for one of the big burritos. The one we each got was the Burrito Vegetariano. It's got cheese and sour cream which I left off. There's also beans, lettuce, onions, peppers, rice, and tomatoes. Comes with some bottles of hot ass sauce to add to it. The rest of the menu has fajitas and seafood. Even though it's not pretty, it's still a good option for authentic Mexican. It's located on State Street. There's a lot of meaty items, but there's a few things for vegetarians.

we walked in everything looked pretty nice. We got taken care of really fast. I heard a lot of good…read morethings about this place so I had to come try it out. The tacos were very good and flavorful. The fish was not the best would not recommend. The burritos was also very good and tasty. They also forgot a lot of stuff like try tortillas and drinks and our chips and salsa when we first walked in.

love this place. Really nice interior design and amazing food. All of the workers are also very…read morenice.

Food is gross. The Cubana torta is hot dog and some sort of jerky, take it off the menu, revolting…read more You walk in and it smells like someone just took a dumper. Fix your drains, its a restaurant

We have been here several times through the years, and have gotten catering on one occasion. Food…read morehas always been fantastic, the quesadillas are great and so are the huaraches. My favorite is the cecina tacos!

The tacos were very delicious and flavorful. Friendly service…read more And cozy ambiance I will definitely be coming back

I drive by this place all the time and finally decided to stop in on a beautiful day for some…read moretacos. I love that they have outdoor seating, although inside is a decent size too. The menu is pretty extensive - next time I'll have to try the breakfast which is served all day. The service was good, they brought my tacos outside to my table. Although they forgot to bring my guacamole so I took that home. The food was delicious though - I tried chicken tinga, al pastor, and chorizo. They were each very flavorful and cooked well. The salsas were tasty too. Looking forward to coming back!

So many good things to say - food tasted great and service exceeded my expectations!…read more I had the steak quesadilla which hit the spot - very generous portion of cheese and steak and it was super filling! My boyfriend had a variety of tacos (fish, shrimp, and ribeye steak) but the fish taco was his favorite. There were only 2-3 young men working the front of the house and they were hustling. They spoke very loud and clear (a good thing!) and stayed busy taking orders, cleaning tables, and checking on guests. Job well done to those hard workers. Inside is a bit tight. When we visited, a part of the restaurant was closed off for a party so seating was limited to the few tables up front. However, there are some tables outside and you're super close to St Mary's Park so you could always get your order to-go and picnic at the park.

Amazing chips and salsa. Pro tip: if you can't handle spicy then stay away from the red sauce. The…read moreother sauce is mild. Regardless of which one you get, they taste amazing and you won't be disappointed! Oysters are the cleanest and biggest around. The 7 Mares, tacos, enchiladas, burritos, guacamole, tortas are incredible. The way the steak is seasoned is second to none in the area. Micheladas are on point and ask for a top shelf margarita but be careful because they creep up on you. Upon entering the restaurant, it's clearly posted that there is an 18% tip added to your service no matter how big your party is. Don't let this discourage you because the food is worth it. The ambiance is great. They have touch tunes and you're able to play whatever music you want. If you are feeling brave, they have slot machines available. I've been coming here for several years and this place never disappoints. There are outlets on the side of the bar for your phone charger.

Great food and drinks, reasonably priced appetizers. I have been back a few times. Also, Free chips…read moreand multiples salsas.