5 stars for the food! The best Mexican food I've ever had. Whatever they put on the menu is excellent. Service is usually good and reliable. Place is packed so get there early. Never had a bad meal. Have to knock off a star for their truly horrendous carry out service. We've done carry out a dozen times or so and our order has NEVER been correct. Doesn't matter the order, amount, time of day, every time our carry out order is wrong. Moral of the story, eat at the restaurant, you'll love it! Never order carry out, you've been warned. read more

Always good food and great service! Margarita's are tasty!! Go early for dinner or you will have to wait.

We have been to Casa Romero twice now. It's a good 20 minute drive, so we have to be in the mood to drive through some farmland to come here. Either that or we are heading somewhere beyond it, as we were yesterday. Since we usually share about everything, I've had a chance to try several items on the menu, It's pretty much an "Americanized" menu and we haven't seen a need to go beyond the standard items - cheese dip, tostada, enchilada, tamale included. Everything we've had here has been very good. On top of that, the service could not be better. Prices are decent, too. We won't become regulars, but we'll definitely stop by if we happen to be in Waterloo and feeling in the mood for Mexican (which we usually are). read more

Pleasantly surprised by their delicious food. Heralding from Texas, I'm especially picky when it comes to Mexican food, and Casa Romero delivers great food at a great price. Everything seems made from scratch and fresh. Definitely a must visit place for those craving that Mexican flare, in the Waterloo area. I'll be back! read more

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Best Mexican around the whole entire metro east area. Their salsa is almost the best part about the visit here to be honest. It's that good. Margs are strong too. read more

This is an absolutely iconic Mexican restaurant! Their salsa is made fresh daily, and I'll defy you to eat just a dozen chips while your meal is being prepared. They have expanded and the food is still stellar! There's adequate, convenient parking too! read more

This restraunt is amazing for Mexican good, sides are perfect, drinks are really good and the service is exceptional, great place to eat when we do! read more

Fantastic and affordable. Very quick service as well, even when busy. Give the burrito Oaxaca a try.

The food was excellent. The salsa was very flavorful. The shredded steak chimichanga was one of the best I've had. The guacamole was a little salty. I asked if they could do a chorizo chimichanga and they said no. This was only the second Mexican restaurant I've ever been to that wouldn't make it. They should have a chorizo chimichanga on the menu. The service was adequate. The server forgot to bring out the guacamole ordered and it took a while to get the check. The food did come out quickly. read more

We ordered 3 meals, queso, guac and salsa for carry out. This was $68!!!!!! That is insanely expensive. They charged us for the salsa too even though you get it for free if you dine in. Lost a great customer today for being greedy. read more

Casa Romero - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

My friends are a regular here so I thought I would join them. I don't know what is there attraction to this place. The margaritas tasted like they were just lime juice. The salsa was too spicy and our server was a little slow. I ordered a quesadilla, and were charged extra for the sour cream. They had a nice outside patio area, if I could only bring my own drinks next time... read more

Worth the wait!!! The food here is top notch and the margs are fresh and tasty!! Kids tacos were overstuffed and the salsa was so yummy!

Place is no joke best Mexican food around StLouis. The food is exploding with red, white, and green. Staff is super fast and kind this is my regular Mexican joint. read more

This is the second time visiting this restaurant and the service is worse than McDonald's. Have to ask everyone you can find to try and. get drinks, chips, and food. The food orders are wrong and take forever to get correct. Several people were done eating before we received the correct food. Had to start clearing the table next to us even after sever staff said they would clear the table so we could move tables. The table we were provided was being dripped on soaking chips and drinks. I cannot recommend this place until they take their job seriously. This is the worst experience you could have ever received and the gave them two tried. After all that they tried to give me a bill for $849.00 for a $35.00 meal. Not only do they have the worst service possible at a restaurant they are cheating customers by over charging on the bills. By the way all three bills at our table were over charged. I should turn them into the BBB and city for cheating customers. I recommend never going to this place and if you do double check your bill unless you like to be over charged. read more

Never had a bad meal here. Food is always tasty, staff friendly and the salsa is amazing. Now, if you want a seat at a table, come early. It has been packed several times that we went, and sometimes have to pass it up and go to an inferior Mexican restaurant down the street. Never been disappointed. Good job, Amigos! read more

Their staff is always so nice and accommodating! Love the outdoor seating but not as much as their salsa standard mexican rice and beans, but they do it well along with their enchiladas with the green sauce and tacos of course. Margaritas are a must enjoy especially if on vacation or just had a rough day at work or dealing with family. read more

Awesome family owned, authentic Mexican. Super friendly atmosphere and fantastic food. Can't wait to go back and try more items. This visit we had the Special Dinner, so big we're having a second dinner tonight. Best chile relleno I've ever had. read more

Casa Romero - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

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I've eaten in Mexican restaurants from DC to Colorado to San Diego. This as good as I've had.

In the nearly decade that I have lived in this area, Casa Romero is a restaurant that I had never been to and was constantly told how great it is. After visiting with a friend, visiting again, visiting again, and visiting many more times, I can understand why all those people guided me there for a great dinner. The staff is always wonderful, one of the employees remembers my drink order the moment he sees me, something you don't get a lot and impressive considering how busy they are all the time. I have yet to have a negative experience in that regard. It can be a little loud in there, mostly depends on how packed it is. There is also a wait sometimes, it is a very popular place, but I promise it is worth the wait. The food is impeccable, delicious and always tastes fresh. I am a massive fan of the Carnitas, which I order with some sour cream, that comes with onions, tortillas, a bit of lettuce with diced tomato and guac. It comes deconstructed, so it is a meal you can pace yourself with while putting everything together. The pork is incredibly tender and juicy, breaking apart effortlessly. You also get a side of beans and a side of rice with it. Completely worth the experience. I highly recommend ordering a side of their Street Corn, it is amazing. It is corn off the cob mixed with what I believe is mayo, sour cream, lime juice, some seasoning and Cotija cheese. It is a combination that doesn't sound like much on paper but it is a combination of flavors that will send your taste buds into a flurry. This is hands down my go to restaurant in Waterloo. + Price is great + Quality of food is high + Staff is friendly + Kitchen is very timely read more

They made some improvements which worried me at first but they actually made what was almost perfect, perfect. Roasted veg salsa is awesome. Shrimp enchiladas are undoubtedly my favorite dish. Friendly fast service. Spinach enchiladas yummy, and the Burito mexicano I am told us excellent. We actually ordered meals for for next days lunch. Love this place, can't wait to try other dishes. read more

Casa Romero - Special Baja enchilada. Yummy - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

Love love love this place. Consistently good food. Tequilas is like Taco Bell compared to this place. Only criticism is they need a bigger restaurant. Not a lot of seating unfortunately. Everything I have tried has been excellent. read more

They have the best Mexican food around. You'd have to go try a Mexican restaurant in Fairmont City area to get such delicious food. Either that or actual Mexico. read more

Whenever I cross through those doors, I know it's about to go down. The chips and salsa comes out and I feel like I'm levitating in my seat. And then boom! The burrito monoret or shrimp tacos come out and it's like my tongue is a sailor conquering the seven seas. I highly recommend you and everyone you know go there right now and pay your respects. read more

The food made my mouth water when I smelled it coming out. The salsa, ugh. SO GOOD. You should definitely take your family here to this wonderful establishment. José is the goat. read more

Excellent food along with a great wait staff what more could you want? Can't wait until the remodel is done so the seating is expanded!

Living in St. Louis right now but moving to Waterloo in a couple months....during our journeys looking for our future home we've found Casa Romero....absolutely the best Mexican we've had ever...great food and margaritas and the service couldn't be better....if you haven't tried this Waterloo delight you've made a huge mistake trying to find the best Mexican food in the St. Louis area......ridiculous. read more

Casa Romero is the best Mexican cuisine you can find within 100 miles. It is a must have if you haven't had it. The margaritas are fantastic and the food is absolutely amazing. You wont be disappointed and you'll want to go back again and again and again! read more

Very good if not the best Mexican in a small town. They have great menu items and they are more affordable by including items that round out a meal. You don't have to pay extra for rice and beans here. read more

Best Mexican food in southern IL! Great owner, great staff and great service! Every dish I've had is delicious but Arroz con Pollo is one of my favorites along with the Baja Shrimp and Crab Enchiladas! The house salsa is delicious and flavorful and the spicy salsa (spend a little extra and make the special request for it) is very spicy but packed with flavor we buy a 16oz cup of it to take home at least once a month so I highly recommend trying it. read more

The only Mexican place in the area that I can get my wife to eat, which is saying a lot. Excellent food, and always extremely fast and consistent. Tons of menu options and everything is good. read more

Most authentic around! Red sauce tastes like my grandma gracias. Margaritas are fresh and light! Highly recommend this place! read more

Casa Romero - Relaxing on the patio - Mexican Near Me - Waterloo, Illinois

My first experience with this restaurant. Placed my to-go order online, three SHREADED CHICKEN items from the menu. Upon opening the container, the food looked appetizing. Cut into the first item - BEEF. Second item - BEEF. You see where I am going here; all items were filled with ground beef. Checked my receipt, it said chicken. So I called the restaurant to notify them of their mistake thinking they would offer to replace the food - NOPE! No offer to replace or compensate in any way. The person on the phone was more interested in pointing out that it was not her fault rather the cooks. I didn't really care whose fault it was, I don't care for ground beef. Ended up throwing most of the meal away. Guess I should have asked for the manager, but I felt the staff should have been properly trained on how the handle this issue. Not sure if they are worth a second chance. read more

Some of the best Mexican food I have ever eaten! Service was very fast and friendly. We live 5 hours away and I think we will have to make a special trip just to come back to eat here. read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican places. The food is great, the drinks are good, the staff is excellent. The food comes out quick and hot. The places is small, so you may have to wait occasionally, but it is well worth it. read more

Best salsa I have ever had and the corn cake is delicious too! Owner Jose is awesome. Love the building update. Place is always crowded because the food is so good! Trust me it is worth the wait! read more

Never ever had a bad meal here. Great service. Salsa is unique and always fresh. Pollo Encremada is outstanding. Unique. Never seen it at any Mexican restaurant anywhere. Best Mexican food in STL bar none. read more

If I want to go somewhere where I know the food won't disappoint me and service is going to be great, Casa Romero is the place. They treat me like a friend, and Jose really is the man. I feel like family every single time. Reasonable prices. And I'm also a huge fan of the shrimp enchiladas. This ain't Tequilas. It's better. read more

Casa Romero is the best Mexican restaurant in this area. They take the time to prepare the food right instead of trying to get it out as fast as possible. I have ordered something different every time I have went there and never been disappointed. If you're looking for a change up from the normal chain restaurant flavors, then make this stop a priority. read more

AHHHHHHH-MAZING! By far the best Mexican we've ever had in STL or IL! Chicken Club Quesadilla is fantastic (more like a burrito). Plan on becoming a regular! read more

The food is fantastic; much better than they typical small-town Mex you might expect. Enchilada combination was especially nice. Margaritas are big and tasty but not strong. Service is pitiful, though. Not enough waiters, and the ones working were disinterested. We asked all three working for the Wi-fi password, each of them said they would find out, but no one ever did. Wi-fi can make or break the whole dining experience when you have a 2-yr-old. read more