The service and the food is out of this world. What a great family please visit the torta was fantastic and the salsa are next level.

This restaurant is great. The atmosphere is quaint and charming. The food was awesome. I ordered nachos with chicken. My hubby had the taco salad with steak. The traditional chips and salsa came first. The waitstaff is friendly and attentive. Overall, a great experience and we will go back again. I'm going to try steak tacos next time. Reasonably priced. See pics read more

See all

food is absolutely amazing. ordered multiple times on doordash and have gone in person 10/10 would recommend. delicious horchata and Agua de jamaica. service is always super friendly and helpful!! read more

Food and service are terrific! Best enchiladas around and the flan is unbeatable for dessert! Highly recommend El Burrito!

Just found this restaurant and it did not disappoint! Employees were very friendly and attentive. Got a burrito to go and I got two meals out of it! I will definitely be going back for a sit down meal with a margarita- which they gave me a sample of while I was waiting.. yum! read more

Got take out for my co workers and I the tacos were delicious my co worker got the 3 types of enchiladas bomb, the guac delicious too. Need to go eat inside to try the drinks. read more

Quaint local Mexican restaurant with good food. However, do not order tamales. They are all masa, very very dry with little or no filling. This is my 2nd time ordering them hoping for a better experience or improvement. Unfortunately not read more

Always great food and great service. We love this place. It's a regular date night stop for us.

Hands down so good. I love that it's authentic. I love a burrito and it was delicious. I got the supreme it was big but I was able to finish it. I was full but not stuffed. The salsa was alittle spicy but the chops were delicious. I will be back read more

I'll start with the good. Walked in and was served immediately. I was getting a to go order of a burrito and fries. Food was prepared quickly and the restaurant seemed to be a nice place to grab a bite to eat & a drink, but didn't stay. The not so good. The server that handed me my food, not the same person who had taken the order, was rude. I was sitting at the to go high top potentially waiting. I was the only one at this table. She yelled out "Yo"! and handed me the bag, and immediately turned around to walk away. No "thank you" or making sure what I'd ordered was correct. The bad. The burrito barely had any steak inside. Seriously like maybe four small pieces. It was stuffed with just the fillers, beans, rice etc. No sour-cream as ordered and the order of fries was a kids size at best. I was seeking a burrito like El Paraiso in Elgin has but was in Crystal Lake. It would've been worth the drive to Elgin. Much bigger burritos, large order of fries and includes a drink at El Paraiso. Can't recommend El Burrito Crystal Lake. read more

Soooo good! My daughter ordered the quesadilla plate with chicken and she said the flavor was really, really good. I had the taco dinner (2 chicken, 1 beef) and the meat was soooo flavorful! All of the ingredients were fresh and delicious (even the refried beans, which I normally don't eat, were good!), the restaurant was clean, and the service was friendly. We'll definitely be back! read more

El Burrito Restaurant - Quesadillas with Meat (chicken) - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

See all

This was my favorite Mexican place in CL since the 90s, but they continuously fill orders very incorrectly. I order cheese, I get chicken. I'm done with them. Also, no green/red sauce included with order. read more

El Burrito Restaurant - This was tonight's Cheese Enchilada. Very clearly not cheese. - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

We love El Burrito and have been a loyal customer for many years! The staff is super friendly and do a great job here. My favorite is the chicken enchiladas suiza. They also have a Mexican chicken seashell soup that is delish!! Their burritos are delish here also. My son loves the tongue tacos w/ onion and cilantro. Great margaritas and specials on them once a week! The day would be helpful but I forgot! Great for dine in or carry out!! read more

Every time I come here, I'm always surprised by how incredible the food is, especially for the reasonable price. My go to is the chicken enchiladas, served with rice and beans. I'm not a fan of refried beans, but this place is the one exception. The beans are creamy, flavorful, and the perfect glue to pick up the rice for a perfect bite. read more

El Burrito Restaurant - Enchiladas Suizas with chicken - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Hidden away in a strip mall outpost, this restaurant serves very tasty Mexican dishes with reasonable prices. The wait staff could be a little friendlier, but the service is prompt and the food is served quickly. I recommend the 3 beef enchilada dinner with three different sauces. The Mole sauce is very flavorful. read more

Still Crystal Lake's best and complete value and service for this fine traditional Mexican cuisine. read more

El Burrito Restaurant - Pancho Villa (above) was excellent and also included an absolutely delicious soup!!! - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

See all

We love this place. The food is always fresh, and the service is perfect. Thier is something I would like to say .Iam.in the service business myself. Restaurant employees work very hard cooks aserver and busboy.When you go to a restaurant be sure you arrive at least half before closing .When you arrive at a restaurant especially a dinner restaurant at 10 minutes befor they close you are keeping the waiter the cooks the cashier and a busboy at work for at least a hour longer because you came in at 10 minutes before closing REALLY how would you like to have to stay at work for a x hour after being on your feet 8 to 12 hour which is a typical server hours Iam just saying REALLY read more

Great spot for margaritas and authentic Mexican they have juke box and the friendliest staff! read more

El Burrito Restaurant - The margaritas are - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Probably the Worst Burrito I have ever seen, eaten. Too bad for this small business. Will not return. read more

The best Mexican restaurant in McHenry County. We have tried many in the area and just don't bother with any others. We eat here at least once a month. read more

My daughter and I went here 2 times last week and the chicken burritos with rice where perfectly prepared and not greasy at all. The server was very nice and restuarant was clean. we will be going back. read more

Walked in at 8:40 pm on a afriday night and they told me they were closed when they were clearly open until 9pm.

the shrimp was perfectly fine but according to the server and cook the peppers and onion always look like this unless asked to not be well done. My family and I have been coming here for years and it's never been this bad. What made us decide to never come back is once the cook was informed of the complaint he tried to play it off saying that we ordered it that way. read more

El Burrito Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Shouldn't be known for its burritos thats for sure didn't have any flavor wife ordered me a "super burrito " that it was not pretty much got a salad in a tortilla on a plus side the hot sauce was good read more

El Burrito Restaurant - The "super burrito " - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Overall the staff were wearing masks properly, except of course the woman taking payment and handling my order. That was disappointing. Glad to see the chefs wearing masks and the other server doing so. I wouldn't go inside during dinner again. Customers just come in without masks to dine. Very rude. They space is small so tables are right next to each other. Our food was decent. Enjoyed the enchiladas. My partner liked his fajitas except for the tomatoes added in. The salsa with our chips and salsa was so hot we had to dump it. That was a let down. Probably would go back again when it isn't so busy. read more

Horrible experience today. Stopped by with my dad to get lunch. Went in and ordered 5 tacos to begin with. Get my food and walk out. Grabbing the container the way the worker gave it to me. I get back to my shop and open to find 4 tacoa. 3 perfect tacos and another of just tortillas with no meat whatsoever. I go back to complain. Showed the waiter that attended me. He went to show the cook who is probably the owner. Cook right away got a lil offensive saying he put 4 in there all with meat. That I must have flipped the container over. But yet all the other 3 tacos were perfect for some reason. Told him I didn't flip anything over that if I did the other tacos wouldn't be perfect. He pretty much said don't come here with your bs. I told him I wouldn't do that. That being a small business owner myself I wouldn't lie about that. He then said no he would never do that that I flipped it. That another lady came by days prior saying the same but that all her food was all over the place. I was like yes but mine isn't as you can see. Never again am I going there. read more

El Burrito Restaurant - two tacos in a styrofoam container - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

This is my go to Mexican spot in crystal lake. The waiter, the buff one, is the best! He is always so attentive and looking to make my visit one to remember. Drinks are always on point! read more

El Burrito Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

See all

I've only been here twice, but both times have been great. I had the tacos to go which were made with very fresh ingredients. Will visit again read more

Amazing food! Burritos are huge. taco salad is amazing. sauces are so good! thank you for following the mask mandates during the pandemic!!!

We really liked this place for Mexican food. But the past 2 times they have messed my order up. When we called they said we would have a credit on account for the next time. Well the next time came and they told us there was no credit to be used we still ordered and paid full price only to have then mess it up again. Perhaps if the cook wasn't drinking while trying to cook orders maybe there would be no mistakes. Needless to say when I called to say my meal was not correct they argued with me. Now we are done with this restaurant. read more

Good food and fast service... one basket chips and salsa come with your meal, anything more costs additional... read more

El Burrito Restaurant - Finished everything on my plate.. - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

See all

I go to El Burrito every Thursday. Coustmer services is excellent . Prices is great. The foods and drinks is so yummy.

When you go to El Burrito, here's what you can expect: The typical refried beans and rice along side standard Mexican fare such as tacos, enchiladas, burritos, etc. However, the taste of the food exceeds that of most Mexican restaurants I have been to. It definitely isn't a grilled-shrimp-marinated-in-lime-and-cilantro-hoity-toity Mexican restaurant, but it offers some of the best tasting traditional Mexican food around. The value is tremendous. My husband and I just had dinner and margaritas, and our bill was $19.00!!! Monday and Tuesdays are $1.99 margarita nights. They are good, strong margaritas too! The guacamole is very good, and they have great Horchata too. I would recommend it for a night when you just don't feel like cooking, but you also don't want to spend a ton of money eating out. Almost forgot!! The service was great too. Our waiter was attentive and smiley.....just how I like service to be. read more

After 15 years of going here, I am finally getting around to writing a review of el Burrito. Lets get the bad stuff out of the way first -- The place looks like a dive. It is situated in a corner of a dying strip mall and the bathrooms can be dirty at times. Occasionally the wait staff have a difficult time with the English language. That said, the food is outstanding! Only a fool would go to a place called el Burrito without trying the burritos. The burritos are massive. All the other menu items I've tried have been excellent as well. Everything is fresh and homemade. Prices are more than reasonable. The best part is the $1.99 Margaritas every Monday and Tuesday night! If you are looking for some excellent and authentic Mexican food, give el Burrito a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

El Burrito is the best place in town for Mexican food. They have a little bit of everyhing on the menu. The fajitas are excellent, as well as the lengua tacos. The only item I've found to be disappointing was the rabbit - you could tell it was frozen, not fresh. Fantastick margaritas, affordable prices and a super friendly staff make this a regular Friday night stop. read more

I ordered a steak burrito and got a lettuce burrito. $8 for a tortilla stuffed with lettuce and a smear of refined beans, what a rip off! Never again. read more

An Ode to Mi Amor, Chimichanga "A cold wintry afternoon with gray skies and bitter wind The need for warmth and sustenance brought us in. Combining beans, meat, tortillas and cheese Wrapping them tightly, and frying them deep. Delighting in each bite I partake, I am happy, my hunger slaked." applause, applause ...I know, great poem, right??? Chimichangas are not authentic, I realize this. But deep fried burrito??? Sign me up! My second visit to El Burrito introduced me to my first ever chimichanga experience and I can't shut up about it. It was flippin' fantastic. I was hesitant because I've seen those frozen monstrosities and did not want that at all. But our server seemed pretty happy about them so I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm very happy that I did. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, good food. Great amount for food for your money. I haven't been able to finish my meal either time I've been. I believe you have to pay for a 2nd bowl of chips and salsa, but I don't know why you would need that 2nd bowl. No complaints about service, actually I would commend them because my husband and I are NOT the fastest decision makers and they've been quite patient with us. Definitely going back, probably numerous times. read more

Can't believe so many high reviews for this place - Ithought it was horrible - I ordered a staple, steak burrito....."steak" was all about the size of a pencil eraser....and tasted about the same....CL needs an El Famous Burrito.... Only reason it's not 1 star is because it's a burrito joint , and in my book....Burrito's are like $@#.....even when they're horrible, they're still pretty good.... read more

Food is delicious at el burrito in Crystal Lake. I ate a burrito which was delicious but the steak fajitas which my friend got looked even better. Played music over the speakers even let me choose a song. read more

El Burrito Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

I think maybe this place has changed owners a couple times in recent years? You know the food is going to be good when all the decorations are donated by Mexican beer companies and the only thing on TV is futbol or telenovelas (soap operas). Very good food here, including more seafood than you see on most Midwestern menus...many choices on the menu overall. Very good flan dessert. Be careful on ordering appetizers because you will fill up and spoil your meal. The people that worked there have always bent over backwards to be nice to the point where we just wind up lingering around longer. Lots of choices for the kids like chicken nuggets, mini-quesadilla, fries, hamburgers, etc. Both my sons are under 5 but will eat the soup here, which we've never seen them do anywhere else. Also it was fun that they have a guy in there playing guitar and singing table side sometimes. If you think Mexican food comes from Taco Bell or can't understand why everyone won't "learn the language" to better serve you, do the rest of us a favor and skip this place. We really like it as it is! read more