Food was very good. I had 2 chorizo tacos, my daughter and granddaughter had the birria tacos. My other daughter had a steak quesadilla. Everyone loved there food. Very friendly staff and atmosphere. I definitely am coming back. read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Beef Birria tacos - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Decent local option. Flautas were decent. Tacos were ok. If I lived closer, would be willing come back and try something else but not worth a deliberate trip out this way. read more

Nice surprise from El Pablonito. Great Place to grab a quick authentic Mexican dish. The place was very clean and the staff was very friendly, but most important the burrito I order was very good. read more

You know it's authentic when there is beef tongue tacos on the menu! I can't say enough good things about the food, service and atmosphere. We were fortunate to be able to go on a nice weather day and ate in the outdoor seating area. We were greeted and seated immediately. I looked around at everyone dining and it looked like a smattering of the entire menu. After looking over the menu several times, I had such a hard time making a decision because there were so many great choices I wanted to try! I ended up ordering the Chicken Milanese Torta (with everything except the beans on the side). The bread seemed so fresh with it's fluffy and chewy texture. The sandwich was a a big serving size but I happily ate the entire chicken covered in panko breading wrapped in the bread with all the fillers! I regretted eating the entire thing for a whole 2 minutes but got over it because it was just delicious. The basket of fresh tortilla chips and salsa were great starters. Each piece was thick, freshly fried, very crunchy tortillas. The salsa was very watery, but to me, in a good way. It's very different from store bought salsa. The consistency was starkly different from what you'd find at the store. The salsa appeared it was made fresh with simple ingredients yet super flavorful. It felt so healthy I couldn't stop myself from eating more. I was so happy with the meal, we went 2x in the last two weeks. If I have craving for Mexican, I will be going back! read more

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This place used to be Crazy for Pizza, but I'm so glad it switched to Mexican cuisine! I love having another option around the area. Their menu has a lot of different taco options. Given my diet, I typically only pick vegetarian or seafood options. The cauliflower taco: cauliflower is well seasoned and has a slight kick to the spiciness, but the red sauce and guac all lacked flavor and depth. I liked the shredded white cabbage as a base but wished they'd give more for the added crunch against the sauce and guac. The shrimp taco: shrimp is coated and fried to golden brown, but I think the coating is too thick and there's not enough seasoning in the shrimp or the coat. Overall flavor is just lacking. But the pickled onion really saved the day here-- it added the much needed sweet and sour and strong flavor. The fish taco: generous with the white fish and seasoning is OK, not as strong as the cauliflower but not as weak as the shrimp, but I would have preferred a stronger flavor. Again, I think the pickled onion really helped with this, and I do appreciate the added pineapple cubes and tomato chunks. Those would work for the shrimp taco too to be honest. The guac for all the tacos were discolored in a brownish color, probably because they didn't use enough lime or lemon to prevent oxidation, and as reflected in the flavor lacking the sourness. The salsa verde is also lacking in the pungent sourness, but I chalk it up to every establishment having its own take on how to formulate their own homemade salsa verde. It has the refreshing taste and seems a bit thicker than I'm used to, and lacking the lime citrusy flavor I associate with Mexican food. Overall not bad still. Not spicy at all tho. The corn tortilla was fine, but I wished they'd toasted it more to be tougher and crunchier. Not sure if it's just because these tacos have been sitting around for a while (we were on time in picking these up so that's not the issue here). Overall, I think it's not bad at all, just needed some tweaking to make it better-- fresher guac and go harder on the lime/ascorbic acid part, more cabbage, stronger sauce flavors on all account, stronger seasoning on all account. read more

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Excellent tacos and service at a reasonable price. The restaurant had a real family feel. My wife was given a free margarita as it was Mother's Day. We will go back to further explore the menu options! read more

We stopped in for dinner here on June 27. Nothing special about the location. It's just a small storefront with limited outdoor seating and indoor tables. The food was good and fresh ingredients too. The real downside was nearly $80 for three, which included up-charges for gringo tacos. Lol. Seemed kinda pricey for a four flour taco dinner, cheese enchiladas and steak quesadillas. I've been to a lot of Mexican restaurants in the area and never an up-charge for gringo tacos or chips and salsa. (They offer one free basket of chips and $6 for each one after that). In all fairness, it is stated on the front of the menu but again, I've never been to a Mexican restaurant that charged after the first basket of chips. We enjoyed the food and the servers were friendly but likely won't return. There are plenty of other options, locally, where you don't get up-charged for any ingredients. It felt a little opportunistic. read more

Our experience at El Poblanito was very good. It was around 6 PM when we arrived and it was basically empty - only one other table had people sitting at it. One other family arrived while we were there. So, it was not crowded, which was nice for us - not so sure for the owners. We ordered chips and salsa. Unlike other Mexican restaurants which bring it to you complimentary, you do pay here for a serving. However, their chips are made to order and the salsa was wonderful. While I think those were a bit over priced, they were very good. For our meals, we both had the Taco dinner (three tacos, beans, and rice). The tacos were on the small side, but were quite tasty. Between us, we had Carne Asada and Al Pastor. Both were outstanding. The Al Pastor even had pineapple placed on top of the taco to give it a nice presentation. Overall, we were very happy with our meal at El Poblanito and recommend it to anyone looking for Mexican food in the area. read more

This was not Mexican food. Save your time and have chipotle. No authenticity Food is poorly prepared

I went to El Poblanito for dinner as El Poblanito had advertised taco Tuesday special of $2.50 tacos each. This review is based on my first visit to El Poblanito. El Poblanito is a local neighborhood restaurant that serves Mexican fast food. On their menu, you'll find items like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, tortas, pizzas (Mexican and American kind) in NY and Chicago style, and more. El Poblanito is a counter ordering service store place, and after ordering and paying, the food is brought to your table. When we arrived, we were attended to promptly. We ordered a total of seven tacos between three of us and a horchata beverage. We ordered: 3 pollo tacos 1 al pastor taco 1 chorizo taco 1 campacheno (al pastor & carne asada mix) two 1 roasted cauliflower taco For the description of these tacos, check out my menu photos. The food came out promptly. The tacos looked and tasted good. The tacos were on the small side similar to the street tacos size, but the filling was loaded. I had a pollo, a campacheno, and a roasted cauliflower taco. I liked them all. My top favorites were the pollo and roasted cauliflower tacos. I also tried the al pastor and chorizo tacos, and they were tasty as well. The red and green salsas by the table side were flavorful and tasty. The red one had a smoky flavor that I liked a lot. The horchata was chilled and refreshing. It was perfect to wash down the spicy tacos I ate. It had the right amount of sweetness. Although, it could've used a bit more cinnamon. The restaurant was nice, clean, and well-lit. The menu has a nice variety on it, but some of the items are a bit on the pricey side. E.g., their cemitas (sandwich) is $13, and tortas are priced from $11 - $14, etc. But the food and service are good. I would definitely recommend checking out El Poblanito for what they have to offer. I'll be going back to try other items in the near future. read more

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Small family owned restaurant with great food and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Great place! read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Chicken Mole Enchiladas - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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Fantastic food, great service. Tacos are excellent, great burrito bowl. Margaritas are made with fresh fruit. Nice family run restaurant.

The atmosphere is very casual although they do offer table service. Free chips and salsa were not great - chips were very, very greasy and the salsa was like water with a few pieces of onion and cilantro floating in it. The Al Pastor taco was decent with a good amount of chilies marinade however it was cooked in as griddle and not on a spit. The crispy shrimp taco was great however - three nicely battered, crunchy shrimp with a chipotle aioli and some cabbage slaw. Well worth the $5. Chorizo tacos was as expected and the carne asada meat was fresh. The beans and rice were lackluster in flavor yet aren't pretty much all Mexican restaurant beans and rice really boring?! Had either the rice and beans or the chips and salsa been better and they would've gotten four stars. Service was efficient and pleasant. The owner tells me I'm used to eating Tex Mex? No I'm not, we've been to Mexico many times and eaten at many local restaurants so he doesn't know me or what he's talking about. We like highly flavorful food from all over the world and these rice and beans were not. If he thinks that classic Mexican that's his opinion. read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Carne asada, chorizo and al pastor - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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We came by for lunch on a Saturday afternoon! At first we weren't 100% sure if they were open because it looked pretty dark from the outside but it may have just been the tint because when we walked in it was very bright. My husband and I are HUGE fans of El Poblanito at the Highwood markets, truly one of the main reasons why we go every time! When we heard they opened a restaurant it was an absolute no brainer to come support. We decided to dine in. Salsa and chips were brought out to us immediately, we likely were the first few folks who came in as they were still setting up. I got 2 shrimp tacos and 1 carne asada taco, while by husband got the house made chicken quesadilla. We also got a side of rice to share. The chips and salsa we delicious, the salsa was full of flavor and even had a little kick to it. The shrimp tacos are what I think about and what lives in my mind rent free all the time. This time however it was a tad bit cold so it wasn't as crispy as I'm used to at the market. Same with the tacos, I'm assuming because they kept the tacos while making the quesadilla of which came out pipping hot and super delish!! The green salsa is incredible with both! The rice was a bit underdone but if done fully I know it would be so good as the flavors were there. They also have horchata and jicama aqua fresas both of wish were so good too! All in all, we had a great time! read more

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The pastor taco was so good. Small family owned business with a great Mexican atmosphere. The service was quick and greatI am not from here but I recommend this place a lot. read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Bar - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Great, local, authentic small business! Great food and variety! Friendly service! Great ambiance! Decent pricing! There are many good Mexican restaurants in the area, but El Poblanito stands out among the top ones. The combination of quality and price is a winning one. I would definitely give this place a try! We love the birria and pollo tacos. Super filling and delicious! read more

Food is great. Very friendly staff. They will always greet you with a warm smile. Prices are reasonable.

This place is fantastic. Just try it, you won't be disappointed. The owners and staff are very attentive and incredibly welcoming. I highly recommend the shrimp or carne asada tacos. Inside was clean and well decorated for the perfect, authentic Mexican cuisine experience. read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Fried Shrimp Taco Fish Taco Carne Asada Taco - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Salad 0/5 Tacos 2/5 Steak Fajitas 2/5 Salsa 0/5 Got about $75 worth of food and it all was pretty forgettable. Friendly staff though. read more

Amazing traditional food. Great friendly family that owns and works here. And I love the music.

All the food here is very authentic Mexican great food not overly expensive the lengua taco my favorite the mole was good also

This place is EXCELLENT! We tried the quesadillas (pollo, carne asada) and it was so flavorful. The pico and guacamole it came with were the perfect little additions. The salsas added a great flavor as well. I can't wait to come back and try everything! read more

Third time I have enjoyed their tacos. Absolutely delicious! And the staff is always so friendly. Love the outdoor seating addition too. read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Tacos: Pastor, Tilapia, and Lengua - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

We ordered 5 tacos and soup to split. The best Mexican we've eaten. Family recipes were used and each taco had its own distinct flavor, yummmm! Our server was very attentive and friendly answering all our questions. Chef stopped by our table so we could compliment him on our meal. It's become our favorite place for tacos. Dining room was cozy like a friendly local place for friends to meet and eat good food. Que' Rico! read more

This gem is a great option for anyone looking for quality Mexican food with fresh ingredients. Definitely our new favorite local taqueria!

I was very excited to give this place a try. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy. The server was very kind and helpful after I mentioned it was a first-time visit. The decorations were welcoming and the tables were decently spaced out, it had enough room and many tables. I ordered their taco plate which came with rice and beans. Their Carne Asada and Al Pastor were my top 2. I tried their Cecina but was not a huge fan, it was a bit chewy. Their rice and beans were fine but lacked salt. Most of their tacos were good, they just needed a little more salt. One thing I would avoid would be the shrimp tacos. They overwhelming smelled fishy, and left a fishy and oily aftertaste in my mouth. Last but not least, the chips and salsa were good, fresh chips and one of the salsa had a good spice to it. Overall, the pricing is a bit high for what you get. I think it's a place to try, but it will not be becoming my go-to spot for tacos. read more

We used El Poblanito for my son's graduation party. Everyone commented on how amazing the food and service was. We had steak, chicken, and el pastor tacos with the best salsas and aguas frescas. Romero could not have been nicer and if we ever need catering again they will be our go to. read more

Awesome home made Tacos, Sopes, Memelas & Tameles. These are not your average tacos - they are much better; Mexican style with cilantro, onions and limes. I'm sure everything is great but that's what I've tried so far. Oh, the homemade Agua Frescas are delicious as well (Watermelon (Sandia) & Hibiscus (Jamaica) are favorites). Plus, the family that runs El Poblanito are the nicest people! p.s. They have really good pizza too! read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - a close up of a flatbread pizza - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

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This has become our go to Mexican place. Averaging about once a week take out. My wife is very happy with the chicken enchiladas, and I have been getting the three-taco plate. Plus, various sides. All are top notch. read more

What a great find! So authentic, so many options and oh so good,,, flavors on point, we tried a bunch of things, from the Elote, to different tacos, enchiladas,, all just great, such a friendly team, as close to going to a Mexican cantina without leaving the north suburbs of Chicago. Worth your time , your flavor cuds will thank you! read more

Damn their shrimp tacos and their carne asada tacos were . Very authentic and made fresh in front of you. My only critique is that I am not at all a fan of corn shells and they didn't have flour. So I just nixed the shell and ate the goodness with a fork read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Stand - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

We like high end taco places(we eat a lot of Mexican at home.) Think Rick Bayless or Buen Truche. This area seems to lack such a thing. Last night, we decided to go out and went to No Manchus and quickly left! So loud and obnoxious! We have done takeout from El Poblanito and were happy with it, so we decided to just go there. Im a vegetarian, so I got the cauliflower tacos. They are excellent. Hubby had a fried chicken sandwich that he loved. Guac was good. It was a nice, quiet place. Food was good. I had a good margarita. Friendly waitstaff. We will go back. I wish they had a fun poblano vegetarian dish, but I want to try a veggie burrito. We may make it our new takeout joint. We have been getting good from Ochos but it doesn't always agree with our stomachs.... read more

This is a small place that is a hidden gem. I ordered a plate of chicken tacos and I couldn't have been happier with the choice I made. There were plenty of "fixins" in my taco, all very fresh and delicious. read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - A plate of chicken tacos with rice and beans. - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

Have eaten here 3 times in the last 30 days. Been excellent every time. My wife has gone vegetarian recently and loves their cauliflower tacos. The chips are homemade and crispy. I have either had the chicken mole enchiladas or tacos, both dishes are very good. The service has been quick and friendly. Restaurant itself hasn't been that crowded yet so somewhat of an undisclosed gem read more

Amazing authentic food weigh super nice family owned staff. You can tell they really put their heart into their food. Great little outdoor patio so perfect for summer - great ambiance! read more

El Poblanito Mexican Restaurant - Quesabirria tacos - Tacos Near Me - Vernon Hills, Illinois

this food was amazing, truly authentic i loved the service to amazing workers, food was actually so good, food also came out very fast and i think this is my favorite restaurant, truly love this place so much i recommend a ton read more

Im writing this while still Sitting in the restaurant. Delicious!! We tried the mole enchiladas, regular enchiladas and a carne asada burrito. Each was fantastic. Try the churros- fantastic. We will definitely return. read more

Service was terrible and low quality food. I arrived with my family and ordered chiles rellenos along with other items. After 30 MIN, they came to tell us they ran out of Chiles rellenos! I saw two parties come in after us to order carry out and we're served before us. I complained and they just game me more water!! Never going back here! read more

They we're set up at the Highwood pumpkin fest. I asked a couple walking by where they got their tacos because they looked so good! Looks did not disappoint. I got 2 cauliflower tacos and my husband got two asada tacos. They were good enough that We are definitely going to come find them in highland park. BUT the street corn was so amazing that I had to write a review. Do yourself a favor and go get their street corn--a little spicy, a little sweet, a little savory, a little salty. It's perfect! read more

I've had the food here a few times now and I have enjoyed the food every time. The quality and the variety of food makes it easy to try new things and nothing has disappointed yet. The people serving the food are kind and very happy to give you their opinion and advice. I look forward to going back again read more