Here in Aurora looking for good Mexican food. We ended up at Taqueria El Tio and sat down at a…read morebooth. Menus were brought out and I went with cheese enchiladas, while my wife got nachos. I had a few chips with salsa before hand. The salsa was more watery than I preferred. The enchiladas came and I began to dig in. They were alright and the flavors got better as I went on to eat more. The refried beans had the most flavor and were good for the plate. The rice had the least amount of flavor, but it all worked out. My wife didn't eat much of the nachos and said that it was missing something. Don't take this review too seriously because I love Tex-mex and this is not it. I think anyone coming here looking for good Mexican food here will enjoy it.

Very quick service and very reasonable prices. I loved the array of salsas that came at each table…read more The tostada alone was a lot more filling than I expected and they accommodate for vegetarian modifications (usually a swap for avocado over protein option).

The salsa is served warm and delicious, tastes like garden fresh tomatoes. First time I ordered…read morechilaquiles with cecina and they were superb. Second visit I had pollo en mole; the mole was rich, nutty, chocolaty and there was a lot of it. Homemade tortillas are outstanding. In an area with a zillion excellent Mexican places, this one stands out -- will definitely be back.

i came here to try the food i heard a lot of good things about it .. the server was very friendly…read morethe food is good the cesina comes with beans which it pairs really good the sope was not impressive a little cold and dry the drinks were good

Las tortillas WOW Sabor auténtico y único…read moreMenudo was amazing and lots of carne in it Will definitely be returning

Great menudo, awesome sides. Great server and authentically Mexican. Have recommended to others and…read morethey said they really enjoyed the "pata." The tortillas were among one of the best I had in my life. Overall great menudo spot.

Quesabirria was literally the best I've ever had. Like so amazing. So hot and crispy and juicy…read more Also had the flan and churro. The flan is creamy and the caramel is so flavorful. But dang. The churro came out so crispy and so warm and gooey. The guy at the register was so nice and so funny lmfao. The vibes of the restaurant is immaculate

Walking in, everyone is so welcoming and they have great music and atmosphere. They keep everything…read morevery clean. Food is always so good, highly recommend the Birria Tacos! If you sit down and eat, they also give you free chips and salsa! The service is fairly quick for how good the food is, and everyone is so kind! My favorite place in Aurora for sure!

The food was so amazing. My sister and I love coming here. Jose and Miguel were great! Super…read moreaffordable.

I hadn't been to El Auténtico Jalisco in a long time, so I decided to try it again. It's a nice…read moreplace. Looked at the menu on the wall. Sat down. Guy brought me a menu. Ordered a quesadilla and a drink. Another guy came around, looking like I was there to pick something up for Door Dash or something. I said, "The other guy already took my order." Not much response. He just left. The first guy came back with a bowl of limes, a Diet Coke and some sauces. He left. A third guy came by and dropped -- and I mean dropped -- my quesadilla and a plastic fork in front of me and left. That was the last I saw anyone. The quesadilla was fine, as far as it went. Would have been nice to get a knife. Still don't know what the limes were for. No chips and salsa like you'd usually expect. Finished eating, got up and paid. There are LOTS of really good Mexican restaurants in Aurora. I'll pick one of them next time.

Visited La Sierra on January 30, 2026, for breakfast with my fellow foodie and dear friend after…read morereceiving a recommendation for this restaurant from my wife. La Sierra was approximately a 35-minute drive from our home in the western suburbs. We arrived at approximately 8:30 AM. As we drove up my wingman John commented that he would not have come into this neighborhood or restaurant if I was not with him. Yes, the neighborhood was a bit rough (I grew up in Pilsen in the 1960's) but to me it felt like home in Chicago. We walked in and were warmly greeted by the hostess and waitress and told to sit-down anywhere we wanted. We chose a booth in the second room of the restaurant; the walls were covered with photos of Mexico and the smell coming from the kitchen was heaven. Our waitress quickly approached us for our drink order, she mentioned that they had Cafe de la Olla (made with piloncillo-unrefined whole cane sugar from Latin America, and cinnamon sticks) which we both ordered. The coffee arrived in a colorful Mexican traditional mug (just the way my mother used to make me). It was delicious! We then ordered our breakfast, which was Mexican Chilaquiles (a traditional, comforting breakfast dish consisting of crispy tortilla chips simmered in red or green salsa until slightly softened) with eggs, meat & refired beans. We were both in "Heaven", the tortilla chips were perfectly cooked with just enough "Crisp" to them. Just the way my mother used to make me on a weekend morning. My wingman & I both agreed that we will be returning and bringing our fellow foodies with us to try the other dishes offered!

At first I wasn't sure if this place was even open as all the reviews I saw on Yelp and google…read moreappeared to be several years old. There was a line when we got there (around noon) which I feel is usually a sign of tasty food. The tortilla chips were so yummy with a flavorful seasoning and delicious salsa. The service was quick and the food was great. While the interior leaves something to be desired, everything seemed clean and the food was great!

Great food! The steak birria tacos are delicious!…read moreThe artwork inside is impressive! The staff is friendly!

I ordered from here during the week and enjoyed it. This is a carry out spot only. It looks like a…read morehouse and can easily be missed since it's not your typical restaurant lookin establishment. This is a family owned business, I think a dad and son run it. I ordered online and my food was almost done when I arrived. The son asked how I found em and I had said I saw they had great reviews on Yelp. He then explained I should look at the google reviews instead. He expressed that Yelp deleted 300+ of their 5 star reviews since they didn't want to pay to claim their business. True or not? Idk. He also said he's trying to get their ratings higher on Yelp but it takes months for the reviews to post. Again, how true that is, IDK. I'm posting my review on 6/18/2026 so we'll see when it becomes visible. When I checked out their Yelp page I did notice a lot of recent 5 star reviews from people who only reviewed La Birria Loca. Regardless... I had 3 Quesabirria tacos and thought it was full of flavor. The sauce was also delicious. Pricing is on the higher said and if you're wanting any type of side toppings it's considered an up charge and the portion is micro tiny small.

Found this little hole in the wall on Christmas Eve because the place we planned on going to was…read moreclosed for the holiday. Sometimes things are just meant to be! The parking looks awful until you spy the public lot just one storefront away. The interior is simple, which I prefer. Some cute knickknacks but not too much. The menu is the traditional Mexican fare, tacos, burritos, fajitas, plates, etc. Everyone should be able to find something to please them. The waitress was so sweet and helpful. They were doing a lot of take out orders and had my party and another couple dining in. She did great making sure we all had what we needed. We all started talking to one another so felt like dinner with a bunch of friends. My friends had the steak tacos and the Americano plate. Both really liked their items. The tacos were well filled and the meat tender and juicy. The plate had lots of steak on it as well as rice, beans, tortillas, etc. The sauce was a tad spicy but not overpowering for my non-spice liking friend. The star of the night was the Crazy Burrito. Massive burrito filled with shrimp, steak, fries, rice, guac and more. And when I say massive, I mean MASSIVE. Everything inside somehow all went together incredibly well. But each bite was different depending on what the ratio of the items was. Probably 1 of the top 3 burritos I've ever had. The steak, meat and shrimp were all perfectly cooked. Will definitely go back next time in Chicago.

A hole in the wall joint with great food! Service was great, good music and delicious food. We had…read morethe sopes, burritos, guacamole, shrimp tacos and tripa tacos. Everything was delicious! Will definitely come back. My daughter who barely eats one taco, had 3 of the shrimp tacos. Highly recommend it.

This is my family's favorite place to celebrate everything. Usually we order the parrillada for 4…read moreand have more than enough to take home. The staff always goes above and beyond. We have told them about allergies and they are happy to be sure the grill is scraped and cleaned before cooking our order. The patio is lovely when weather permits.

Great location right by the river with nice views and a very open bright interior. Service was…read morespot on with fresh salsa and guacamole made by the table. The chips were particularly good as well. I had the Chile rellenos and they were very well prepared an even a little spicy which I appreciated. Was here with work folks and would be glad to come back here with my wife!

We were in the area and worked up an appetite so of course we turned to the Yelp app and y'all did…read morenot disappoint! The restaurant was clean, quiet, the bathrooms were clean, the cashier so sweet and patient--I couldn't ask for more! We ordered a asada burrito dinner, a chorizo burrito, and a large horchata to split. We were given a basket of chips and a delicious salsa that had flavor, but wasn't too spicy! The burritos were generously filled and had avocado! That's not something I see everywhere. The beans were a great consistency, the rice was soft and flavorful, and the horchata was top notch! It had a unique flavor, too, and wasn't watery. The cup also wasn't overfilled with ice! While we were patiently waiting for the burritos, we fell victim to the slideshow and decided we just had to try a gordita lol. It was SO good, but the portions were so filling we had to take the rest of the gordita and part of a burrito with. The tomatillo sauce was perfect and the red sauce had quite a kick to it, but not enough that it was painful. The food didn't NEED any extra sauce, but I like to try them, anyways! I wished I lived in this area so I could eat more gorditas, but I will definitely stop here again if I am around! If you're lucky enough to live in the area, please do support this sweet business!

Wow, these tacos were incredible. We stopped in after visiting The Growing Place and found this…read morespot on Yelp, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The steak tacos were spot on. Perfectly cooked steak, cut to the ideal size for the taco, with super fresh onions and cilantro, all wrapped in delicious handmade tortillas. The woman at checkout was so friendly and helpful, which made the experience even better. I'm pretty picky when it comes to tacos, so finding a place like this is a big win. We will definitely be back. Thank you!