I love this place. Best chili relleno tacos! I also love their pastor tacos. The people are wonderful - great service!

The cashier lady touched CASH then touched FOOD. This is where I questioned the cleanliness. I was once a regular but the attitudes of the workers & cleanliness really makes me think twice about supporting them. Depending who is there the owner older (guy) or his wife or son/daughter my experience changes. The male owner has a really nasty attitude and overcharges me for the same usual item I get. I confronted him once and he said that's the price but his wife says another. They are super rude and now the cleanliness comes into major questioning after I saw what I did. I once supported them but I felt compelled to warn others read more

Best Mexican in palatine! So authentic. The chips and salsas are AMAZING!! (And free too :))

We have been coming here for years. The staff is gracious, the food is great and affordable. It just tastes homemade. My favorite is beef soup, although the tacos and burritos always taste good, their soup reminds me of my moms minus the jalapeños. read more

The salsas here are awesome with incredible flavor. Awesome little place with great food.

"Meh", pretty much describes it. I must say that the rice and beans sucked. Liquid-y beans, bland rice. I chalked it up to us being the last order of the night, but idk. The enchilada wasn't very good at all, dry chicken, boring tacos. Though the meat was a little too fatty, i did thoroughly enjoy the torta. The burrito was pretty decent. I might give them another try to compare on a different night, but who knows read more

Fabulous place. The boyfriend and I ventured here after passing by it a couple of times. Nice and weighty burritos. I do wish the carne asade was a bit more spicy (but that's because I'm currently dreaming of a different place by me). Good prices. We indulged on 1$ tacos too, (monday-wednesday!). The salsas are tasty, the green one hits you in the face with some heat and spice! The horchata wasn't my favorite, I'd unfortunately have to disagree with the other yelper, a place closer to me does it much better. I can't remember why, it may have been too much cinnamon? Or the flavor was a bit off? They need to put their hours of operation on here! I think a majority of the nights they're open until 9.. but I'm not sure about Sunday if it closes earlier. There were some things on the menu in which I've never heard of before.. so I'm definitely going to venture and try something new. read more

Would not recommend this place, burritos not worth the even $6.00 . I must of gotten the kids meal burrito.

So tasty! Authentic! The tomatillo salsa is amazing. Love the soft corn tacos and burritos.

Very good taco restaurant. Come on Monday's or Tuesday's and they run a $1 special. Ask for them to make the tacos spicy and enjoy!

Food has good flavor, but they really need to learn how to trim their steaks so I'm not finding chunks of fat and un-chewable bits in my tacos. Why on earth would anyone put diced carrots in their ground beef? read more

This is one of my favorites Mexican joints in town. They have the best homemade salsas, the horchata is always made perfect. Monday-Wednesday they have $1.00 chicken & beef tacos that are full of flavor! You must try their popusa! I had it for the very first time today and it was so good! Carmen is the sweetest lady too! I really enjoy the food here. read more

I have been going here for a few years and I love their food. El Angel is a nice small restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food. The staff are very kind and have prompt service. I often order their tacos which are very cheap and so delicious! read more

wow... for a a small mom & pop shop.. the food is delicious! Great tacos burritos and true central American pupusas! highly recommended

When you sit down they give you chips and 3 types of salsa! This place is a great hole in the wall place. Their tacos are great and they treat you well. I come here at least once a week! read more

Was in the area with a Mexican friend and saw the good reviews so stopped in for dinner. It's a cute place. Service was abysmal but friendly. Food was just so so and my friend and I both got food poisoning. It's been a rough night. One star. read more

This is the best Mexican food I have ever had! The staff is so friendly and the atmosphere is awesome! I dream about this food because it is so amazing! It is also insanely cheap! If you're looking for an amazing, cheap and delicious lunch/dinner go here! read more

Do not Recommend! Upon entering you have to sit yourself down due to being understaff, Menus are dirty & server only knows 20% English just order online read more

Small, casual, friendly and very good. The salsa is amazing and so is the pork chimichanga with pineapple! YUM! read more

I really like this place. Don't expect any frills. It's just good, homestyle cooking. The al pastor tacos were amazing. Crispy pieces and packed with flavor. The pupusas are really great, too! read more

I visited this restaurant with 5 friends this past weekend and had a great experience. I have driven past it many times and we finally decided to stop in. We visited on a Saturday evening around 6 pm. We had no wait and were seated right away. The chips...oh my gosh...delicious. And the salsa was great too! There were 3 options, all of which were great. I split an order of steak tacos (with cilantro and onion) and an order of chicken enchilada suizas with a friend. Both were delicious. If I had to recommend one over the other- I would say steak tacos, but I would order both again. The whole time we were there, people were stopping in to pick up take out orders- I will definitely follow their lead! I have been looking for a great takeout place for years and am excited to have found one. The only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was there was no alcohol, so it was more of a get in, get out place. Less lounging and hanging out than most restaurants. But no complaints about what was there! Definitely plan to visit again soon... Did I mention? Fill bill with tip for 6 people was less than $70. Steal! read more

I wanted to like this place. It was just ok. I did like the salsa but the chips were not fresh. I got the tamales and they were ok. My daughter got a trio and one of her tamales was old and dry. Not sure what was up with that since it didn't look anything like mine. The horchata was watery. The worst part was you could smell the bathroom from the tables. I think it was the bathrooms - it was the stuff they use as air freshener for the bathrooms. Then they started cleaning the drink dispenser right then and there - hands inside the horchata machine, people standing on wobbly chairs. I didn't know if they were cleaning or refilling it. It started to make me a bit queasy since thats what I was drinking. I don't think I can go back after all of that. We went on a Sunday at 5pm. There was no wait, there was one other person seated at the tables. Perhaps takeout is better. read more

No cervezas here, but good food. Guacamole and chips n salsa were delicious. I had the taco and hubby had a burrito which we were both happy. Kids had carne asada steak which tasted good but very chewy. Really had a taste for a Pacifico beer so will have to do take out next time! read more

It took me a while to find the best Mexican place in Palatine, but I finally did. El angel delivers an authentic Mexican meal for a decent price. Very very good food! read more

Really trash food, don't mind getting the chicken torta, you're better off making a sandwich at home, really oily food too

If you're looking for comfort Mexican food without any fancy schmancy check out El Angel. Good tacos, great chips & guac. Friendly, fast service. Great lunch spot. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in the area and best of all people are friendly food is authentic and delicious it's kind of far from Elgin but it's worth the drive read more

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There are quite a few choices for Mexican in the Palatine area, but I always go back to El Angel for the Chicken Flautas! They're delicious. The meat is perfectly seasoned and cooked. The owners are nice, the restaurant is clean and everything is homemade and made to order, food is hot and fresh even when carried out. read more

Best Mexican food in the burbs. Awesome chimichangas and guacamole which is made homemade while you wait. Service is friendly and they have a rewards program. Carry out is fast and great. Only thing I'm not a fan of is the enchiladas. A bit small and want a fan of the sauce, but everything else is awesome. read more

I usually do take-out. Their nachos are amazing! Crisp, tasty tortilla chips with lots of toppings - cheese, guacamole, etc. I really like the spicy salsa. I call 10 minutes ahead and it's ready when I get there - hot & fresh! read more

This place is pretty good but it depends on who is cooking the first time I went here I had a really good burrito. Then the second time some one else made it and it was under cooked and really fatty. read more

Fantastic guac and 3 different salsas with fresh chips. Great carne asada. Popusas fabulous. Perfect horchata. Rice and beans perfect. Couldnt find better in little village. Family owned and very friendly service. Everything homemade. Enjoy read more

Food is delicious, fresh and authentic. Everything tasted good! I had the beef chimichanga and loved the smoky flavor of the meat, guacamole was fresh the sour cream with even more fresh everything was good I always enjoy this restaurant and I love the chips and salsa ,you get 3 different types of salsa and freshly made chips while you wait. The atmosphere is cool. The staff is very nice as well. read more

El Angel - Beef Chimichanga. DELICIOUS - Mexican Near Me - Palatine, Illinois

Really delicious! Fresh ingredients, tasty salsas, wonderful el pastor, carne asada and veggie (yes, veggie) tacos. Super clean restaurant. Friendly service. Passing through on way to Minnesota...great find. read more

I tried this place for the first time last week and I was pleasantly surprised. It was actually pretty good! I've heard so many good things about it so I was excited to go. I ordered the chicken, beef, and steak taco. The beef one was the best. I also ordered the chips and guacamole which was great!! It is not the best location or best looking place, but the food is decent. I would definitely go back. read more

I'm used to eating Mexican in California where it is amazing and have been disappointed with many places until now. Food is fresh, homemade... Even the sauces are all homemade! The guacamole is sooooo good (although they add cheese on top which is a little odd I think, I don't care for it and always ask them to leave it off), and the chips are addictive! We go for the carne asada tacos every time... Mexican style! So tasty! I'll also add that these guys are so polite and accommodating! Extra chips, salsa to go... No problem! read more

Best Mexican food in the area. Fast and friendly service. The prices are surprisingly below what you would expect. The three bowls of different salsas to try with chips are nice and different. read more

Yeesh!!! Avoid avoid avoid!!! Super slow service we were there any hour!!! Seriously for some tacos an hour?? Then my food wasn't even edible it was that bad. Pupusa was soaked in oil and tortillas were definitely a week old read more

Love this place! My family and I eat here 3-4 times a month :) the couple that owns the place are super nice.

Great tacos! I like that they bring out 3 fresh salsa's and chips. The Horchata was point on as well.