Somehow, I managed to spend 20 years in Elgin without experiencing El Paraiso. Big mistake. This…read moreis the real deal- delicious and affordable Mexican food for everyone - but particularly the working person - whatever the hour. I gave it four stars because of my limitations- not theirs. The Al carbon burrito I had was huge and tasty - but I'm fairly certain there are other dishes on their extensive menu I will like better. The chile relleno taco was delicious and my wife's enchiladas were the best we've had in years. This is not a formal restaurant, so the decor is spartan, but the service was fast and attentive. I'll be back!

El Paraiso has the feel of a true late-night taco shop -- busy, energetic, and unapologetically…read moreauthentic. The food keeps things simple and traditional, delivering the kind of tacos that hit exactly right after hours. Of course, with that comes the full late-night experience, crowd and all. It can get loud and a little chaotic, but for many people, that's part of the charm.

I went for tacos special s on Tuesday they were delicious marinated pork and shredded chicken tacos…read moreis a must have !!! I will go back again!!

Taqueria Chapala delivers some of the most authentic Mexican cuisine in the area, highlighted by an…read moreexcellent chicken dinner and consistently great tacos. The flavors are bold, traditional, and clearly rooted in quality preparation. Prices run a bit higher than expected for the area, but the food backs it up. It's a strong spot for those seeking genuine, well-executed Mexican fare

When I think of No Manches, I think of fun. An upbeat vibe, perfect for erasing your work week…read moreanxiety. This place gives a casual, cozy, bright, and loud feel. Every time I have been here the place is full. Their drinks are fun. For the designated drivers and angry drunks, I've been told that most all of their signature cocktails can be made into mocktails, so you won't miss out. Their food is delicious. They have a great menu and present food well, considering this is a party bar atmosphere. Not singling out this place, but I agree with the many who complain that street tacos should not be inflated from $2 to $6, just because they are popular now. When it comes to tacos, No Manches saves itself because they have many specialty versions, like ribeye, pork belly, and even cod. In every visit, many people check in on us to make sure we're doing okay, much appreciated. Also, their salsa verde is the best of all three salsas, try to fight me on that.

No Manches delivers great, authentic Mexican flavors with an urban, upscale twist. The food and…read moredrinks are both excellent -- bold, well-crafted, and clearly intentional. That said, the live music creates a high-energy vibe, so it's not the best spot for a quiet dinner or for kids. Perfect if you're looking for flavor and atmosphere. A couple issues with our meals however the manager made sure to fix them to ensure we were happy when we left. Well done.

Top notch! I came on a Taco Tuesday wanting to satisfy my Mexican food craving. I enjoyed the…read moreflavors of my pastor tacos and a steak sope. To my surprise they offer 5 salsa options, each with its own unique flavor. I appreciate the great service provided by the friendly staff, thank you.

Yum. Flour & corn tortillas (meets everyone's preferences). Crazy busy at lunchtime & it was well…read moremanaged. Everything we ate today was delicious (it was a mishmash, we ate & I was planning for leftovers for the rest of our family later in the day). A neighbor recommended shrimp tacos, that'll be our next meal. Hope to explore the breakfast menu, it looks great - I'm hungry thinking of it

Holy Mole! Finally found (after 30 years living here) THE best Mexican food in Elgin. Wow!!!…read moreEverything we had was superb. The Chips and salsas (including Aguacate!!!) yummy,. Laurie's streak tacos tasted like back in Yucatán decades ago. Perfect steak, plenty of onion and cilantro, simple but delicious on perhaps the finest corn tortillas I've had in the U.S. (inclusive of the homemade ones from friends). My chicken Flautas were out of this world good, perfect crunch and loaded with pickled cabbage, crema, avocado ... on the side was rice and refried beans par excellance! Margarita was great too. We will return!!!

The eating area inside and out is really nice. We sat inside because of the weather. I had a very…read moregood margarita. The best thing I can say about this place is the chips and 3 different sauces. They are all excellent. The menu is very limited. I ordered a burrito with no meat. It didn't taste like a Mexican burrito that I've ever had. Not much flavor and no sauce. I had to ask for chipotle sauce on the side which wasn't spicy. Our server was ok. Would I go back? Not likely. They need to expand their menu and I think that would make a huge difference.

It's my first time trying from Inches Tacos and ordered thru UberEats. I got an azada burrito, 3…read moreazada taco meal and horchata. It's one of the best I've tried here in the suburbs. They're tasty and fresh, a lot of meat in the burrito and tacos. I will surely order from them again.

I picked up from the truck for a doordash order. No one was in the truck and I had to call the…read morenumber on the side of truck. Guy comes out of the house, no hand washing, prepares the food for my delivery with a phone in his hand talking the whole time. Not sanitary.

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.

Last summer, our family was on the hunt for the best tacos in the area. Taqueria El Tio Ramos was…read moreone of the top on our list. We stopped in at lunch time on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty full but we got a table right away. We ordered a couple tacos, a burrito and a quesadilla. Everything was awesome. The tacos were so good; very juicy and full of flavor. We told a few friends about Taqueria El Tio Ramos and they said, "we have been going there for years!" Why didn't they tell me about it! The restaurant was busy but we didn't have to wait long for our food. It was clean and our server was very nice, a bit soft spoken, but super sweet. We will be back, for sure!

If you're looking for authentic tacos, Taqueria El Tio Ramos is the place to go. There's nothing…read moreoverly flashy or outside the box here -- just traditional Mexican cuisine executed well, with simple, honest flavors that stay true to form. The only drawback is the salsa and sauces, which tend to lean mild. Even when requesting extra heat, they often arrive a bit tame. Still, it remains a reliable spot when the craving for real tacos hits.