Chipotle Mexican Grill

Had some pretty good drinks and okay food at this Mexican restaurant in DeKalb. It for sure isn't…read moreas authentic as some can be but it seems good enough for the people around here. Los Rancheros is a place that has a pretty big menu of classics and specials. A lot of the typical items. The prices are kind of high but you get a lot on a plate. Could be disappointed if expecting authentic flavors. It's like a lot of the typical restaurants around here of this style. There's typical favorites like chimichangas and all that. Kind of pricy for some items. Seems the portions are big though. It's about $12 for a margarita. There's also bigger ones that cost even more but these are humongous ass ones. Food is not that bad. It's about $16 for the Veggie Taco Salad. This has broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, peppers, squash, tomatoes, and zucchini. Also there's the cheese sauce and sour cream which I left off. This is also topped with guacamole, lettuce, and tomatoes. Big enough we could share it. There's a crap ton of things on the menu so you can get burritos or even seafood like scallops. Good place for getting some Americanized Mexican food. It's located in DeKalb Market Square close to Wal-Mart and other chain stores. This is maybe the most authentic one around so whatever.

Fantastic food and service My family has been here before…read morebut was my first time. Absolutely loved it. Great chips and salsa. Each of us had something different and we all enjoyed it. My NIU student found this place when their club needed a place for a lot of people last minute (other restaurant they had reserved couldn't do it last minute). After a great experience there for that, she's brought other family members back. I can't wait to come back and try the different margaritas

Churros Dessert Interior Pictures of Restaurant

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El Jimador Mexican Grill

4.0(116 reviews)

2.1 mi

One of the best Mexican restaurants in the area service is great. We have never had a bad…read moreexperience.

2nd time visiting and it's a 2 story building with a modern environment. Juan our Server was…read moreattentative when we came had dinner. The guacamole was really good at a medium spice level and the Burrito el Jimador was foot long burrito and was enough for full satisfaction.

Tableside Guacamole.

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La Salsa

4.3(90 reviews)

2.6 mi

When in Dekalb and hungry for Mexican food do not look anywhere else as this place will not…read moredisappoint!!! Authentic, tasty and a fair price! What more could you ask for?!

I ordered a Beef Taco and Cheese Enchilada (the dinner special). It was ok, with a reasonable…read moreprice. The serving people there are so nice, but the food is in small quantity without Nachos as a side like the other restaurants do.

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Andale Taco Shop

4.3(47 reviews)

3.2 mi

Great service, get the loaded fries, they really load them up. Super convenient to go thru the…read moredrive thru on the way home.

Didn't enjoy it at all. The mango pineapple refresher was undrinkable, and they only offered…read morebottled water instead of a simple glass. The queso fundido was mostly chorizo with very little cheese. Disappointing experience.

Table

Alambre, Al Pastor, Cochinita Pibil, and a Pollo Asado

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Flamingo Ice Cream

4.1(62 reviews)

1.6 mi

Flamingo ice cream also offers delicious food & drinks. Upon ordering the service was so friendly…read moreand helpful. It was a fun atmosphere with karaoke, on certain days of the week. Colorful with an ice cream & cocktail bar. The Flamingo has a lot of choices. I tried some cantaloupe juice that was so good & refreshing. The piña colada was one of the best I've had. We had soup, tacos of different varieties, quesadillas, etc. and it was all very good. Try this place out if you're looking for your taco & drink fix in the area.

Mexican Food is great, service is fast and they have ice cream. Located in an neighborhood with…read moreprivate lot and street parking. Give it a try!

The Flamingo

Delicious piña colada's

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Rosita's Mexican Restaurant

2.9(156 reviews)

2.0 mi

A few days ago, we made our second visit to Rositas, part of our family lives in Iowa, so it mutual…read moresite. Our first visit was excellent, our server was a young lady who could not have been more accommodating. The food was enjoyed by all, even memorable according to our niece. This last visit was virtually 180 degrees of inattentive service, almost to the point being rude. My chicken enchiladas had no sauce but was topped with CHEDDAR CHEESE. I enjoy some Mexican heritage and never was offered cheddar cheese. My niece related that there is a sign Please wait to be seated. My brother in law, is 89. When he saw the unoccupied table, where we sat the last time, he went to it. Evidently, our surly waitress took exception to this. This happened on Tuesday at noon, there were a few table occupied. So what's the issue? We will try Rositas again but it will probably the last time. There are a lot of food venues in this college town. We dont need to drive hours for bad food and equally bad service.

Cute restaurant in Dekalb. My mom used to come here on date nights with my dad back in the day so…read morewe stopped in while in the area. Comfortable outside seating. Our waitress Jenny was so sweet. Food was ok, queso could use an update. Prickly pair margaritas were so pretty and tasty! Enjoyable time!

House Margarita And Numero 2

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Los 3 Burritos

3.8(114 reviews)

2.2 mi

The tacos were decent, meat was barely seasoned and kind of…read moredry. Something i would get to just fill up my stomach if there's nothing else.

This place was good as of a couple years ago--our last order. This is now our last order…read more -painfully slow to deliver -ambient temperature food -burrito was small, under filled, and wrapped so poorly it couldn't be picked up and held for more than two bites -enchiladas were meh -rice was meh -no cutlery and not even a straw for the horchata -beans had little flavor beyond the bean. Tasted unseasoned and wasn't overly wet and runny -horchata was decent -surprisingly with all that the meat quality was decent. Service? Delivery took over an hour! See pic!

Clean dining room

Carne Asada nachos

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Taxco Mexican Cuisine

3.9(137 reviews)

3.2 mi

I'm here visiting from California and thought to check this place out. I'm glad I did. I had three…read moreal pastor taco plate. Soooo good. Meat was fresh and perfectly cooked. Big props to the cook and the refried beans presentation. Interior and the exterior was clean and the ambiance was pleasurable. Totally recommend.

Love the vegan options, but they were really understaffed. Boyfriend ordered the potato flautas and…read morethey gave him chicken. :/

Outside

Vegan Chile Rellenos

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Great service, great margaritas, and great food!!!

Buffalo's Grill

4.8(13 reviews)

3.1 mi

Amazing food. Authentic, delicious, not so crazy expensive. Kind staff. Cool location. I only wish…read moreI lived closer.

Friendly little taco shop with high quality, authentic and delicious food. We tried the chorizo,…read moresteak and bistec encebollado (steak w/grilled onions). All the tacos were great, the refried beans were basic but decent. Great quick stop for those headed west through Sycamore.

Steak quesadilla!!!

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Buffalo's Grill next to the theater in Sycamore Illinois

Portillo's Sycamore

3.2(178 reviews)

1.3 mi

If you've been to any Portillo's before, you already know they have great good. The service is fast…read moreand the orders are prepared accurately. I like this Portillo's in particular because they have nice outdoor seating. The direction the seating is facing (I think it's west) always seems to give you a nice, gentle breeze. I think it's only about 5 or 6 tables, but it's very pleasant. I got a beef, fries and a soft drink and everything went as planned. I didn't take a pic, because it would look like any other one that a yelp reviewer posted. I wish I had taken a picture of the seating area though. I go there to meet friends once every three months. It's about an hour from my home, but it's equidistant from the other 3 people that I meet with. The people at the register are friendly and quick. I always use my perks card, so this time I got free fries. I always love going to Portillo's.

Update: Got a call from someone at a company representing Portillo's and not anyone from the…read moreactual company. I stated I didn't want my money back or any financial compensation, just knowledge that other people wouldn't get sick. Instead of being concerned about food quality and me getting sick from the hot dog, they were more concerned about how much I paid. Real window into their business. Quality and care; not there.

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Do y'all not know how to put a fucking fork in the damn bag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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