El Rodeo is one of my go-to taco spots in my area. I have been here a number of times and they simply make consistently good Mexican food. I normally enjoy the (3) taco meal but swap the rice & beans for french fries which they kindly do. Portions are large which makes the cost understandable. The owner is normally working the front counter when I visit and he is always nice. When ordering to go, they take your payment after food is ready. My husband has tried a variety of their other menu items and also has enjoyed! I continue to enjoy El Rodeo Tacos and would recommend them to anyone local or passing through! Tip: They are closed on Sundays & give a small discount for paying with cash! read more

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Great food and service! We live down the street. I love the menudo and used to eat it all the time! Recently I am not able to eat tomatoes because they cause me arthritis pain so I cannot eat Menudo anymore (really saddens me). I now love to nosh on the vegetarian tacos Mexican style! The tacos have steamed broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and onions and for Mexican style they add cilantro, diced raw onions, and a lime slice. You can get rice and beans in a shell or even avocado options if you're vegetarian. Just let your server know your diet restrictions and they will work with you! There is a lot of variety on the menu they even have breakfast items. There are 7 booths that seat 4 people and 4 two person booths. There is one low round table with chairs. My husband loves the horchata, burritos, and tacos. When we are seated at the table we are always welcomed with menus and chips and salsa within 2 minutes. Everyone is so nice here! I highly recommend giving this restaurant a try. read more

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As always food is great here. I love the torta cubana and the torta poblana. If you haven't tried them I highly recommend. There chips and salsa which is complementary are fresh and home made. The burritos are delicious and you can even get a lunch special with a pop can and fries. The service is great and it family working there, great people. read more

Lovely no fuss restaurant with great service. We walked in and were immediately greeted at our table with chips and the menu. I had tacos special and my father the burrito. Overall flavorful, but the tacos are small and the tortilla a little dry. If the three tacos I enjoyed the asada the most. Recommend for a quick easy stop when on this side of town. read more

El Rodeo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

The best place for Mexican food hands down You want to go somewhere that has great service and makes you feel at home? Then you come here the salsa and chips have always been 10/10 for years now and portions are amazing no skimping. I recommend eating here with family the whole environment of the restaurant just feels like home. Good pricing as well!!! read more

25 amazing years eating at this place! I've been going to El Rodeo Tacos since I was 7 years old. It's a restaurant that my family holds near and dear. The service has always been exceptional and the food is hands down amazing!! It's the only place that compares to my Professional grandmothers cooking! If you never have tried it, you should!! Try their nachos and their homemade horchata! The tacos de lengua are delicious as well as their torta Cubana! 20/10 read more

Chimichanga was crispy and flaky. I'm wasn't a big fan of the tomato sauce because it was too sweet. It's a casual dine place for a quick bite to eat read more

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I came here for lunch and ordered a chicken burrito. $8.50 for a burrito loaded with meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, and guacamole. It was delicious and. Our server was very nice. Beware of the green salsa they give you...it's really hot! I would definitely come back here. I dock El Rodeo 1 star for the messy area around the register/ordering area. Cases and cases of soda and drinks stacked up. It doesn't look appealing when you're walking in seeing all the clutter. Excess drinks should be in some kind of storage area away from customers. read more

I ordered a chicken burrito today for dinner. There was no chicken in the burrito.and the burrito was like eating soup. It's the saddest experience I ever had in my life . I will never eat el rodeos again in my life.dont waste your time and money at el rodeos. Sad customer.05.12.2025 read more

Fantastic food and Fantastic service. Same owners for years. Our go to Mexican place.

First time here, excellent food, service was good, prices awesome. We will definitely be back.

Wow! What a gem! Awesome food, super friendly staff & very clean. Definitely will be coming back

Everything here is top tier amazing with one exception. I've eaten most of the menu and the only thing I didn't care for was the enchiladas with mole sauce but still I've ordered them three times. The so-so enchiladas mole is still a darn fine eat. The salsa there is so good, no joke, I've done shots from the little takeout cups. The only really caveat to the five stars is the seating is old and designed for the body sizes on the seventies. It's all booths except for one table. When I was a pretty obese person the booths were a tight fit but seemingly the typically sized patrons have no issues with it. Folks in wheel chairs would have some difficulty here. read more

I ordered the steak burrito well done with the rice and beans and the food was very tasty! The meat is flavorful and tender, I didn't like the sour cream too much, but ordered it again without the cream and still delicious! Salsa is also very good! Definitely my go to when I want a burrito meal! Friendly staff! Thanks again! read more

El Rodeo Tacos - Steak burrito meal with rice and beans!! - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

We love the food here, authentic and the nachos with ground is top on our list! Good service and friendly too read more

Ate here today for the first time. Staff was very friendly. I had the flautas. I thought they were small and light on the chicken. My companion enjoyed her steak tacos. Chips and salsa were brought immediately to the table and were both good. TV was blaring! Dining room was COLD (granted, it's February). read more

Me and my family have been eating at both El Rodeo locations since we moved to Hanover Park in 1995. We've probably eaten almost everything on the menu at this point and I can say without a doubt that it is all delicious. My go to order is an horchata and 3 steak tacos. The horchata in my opinion is the only horchata in Illinois that isn't too sweet, doesn't have a chalky texture and the flavor is perfect. I will admit that the food isn't the best Mexican food I've ever had but it's pretty damn good and satisfying compared to other local Mexican restaurants. I am giving them a 5 star review simply based on these facts: 1. I compare every horchata to their horchata. 2. Consistently great quality food and service over a span of more than 20 years. 3. The owner is such a hard worker and cares very much about his business and it shows. Definitely eat here if you haven't already. You will not regret it. read more

El Rodeo Tacos - Tacos de carne asada - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

Tried this place - it was ok. Pricing is average for Mexican food. Got the chicken flautas - seemed a little smaller Than typical, but ok. Came with cheese, guac, and side of beans/rice. Not bad but not the best either. They have a typical Mexican food menu. It's located in a strip plaza with free parking in front. Overall ok. Pricing is average, although they do charge a credit card fee. read more

Food is authentic and good. Service is great. Ambiance is comfortable. Price is very reasonable. I will be going back again and again.

Thank you, Yelp, for leading us to this home style restaurant! Whenever we have guests from foreign lands, we try to treat them to Mexican food since we know it's hard to find outside the US & Mexico. This is a great find! Good prices, very good food with a large menu, friendly & quick service, clean restrooms. read more

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Good food. very friendly staff. My go-to Mexican restaurant.. also, its just around the corner by me, very convinient. Would recommend this place. read more

We have been coming here for over 20 years and there is nothing on this menu that has disappointed. Far surpasses anything in this area, food and customer service. Lee Family read more

I used to go here all the time. My husband and I loved it. My husband passed away and I didn't go for awhile. When I decided to go I ordered a steak burrito to take home. When I opened it it was loaded with grease. Grease literally dripping out of it. I took 2 bites and threw it in the garbage. read more

This place has the best ground beef tacos I've ever had. Family owned, friendly with great service. Delicious food, big servings, low prices. Keeps me coming back. read more

El Rodeo Tacos - 3 taco special, ground beef - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

I am always on the hunt for a good Mexican joint. We have ordered take out from here about four times now. Never have eaten in but would totally would for a quick lunch. This is a waaay casual spot and the dining room isn't what I would call "appealing". The kitchen appears well maintained and I feel completely comfortable ordering food from here. My husband and I both much appreciate and quite enjoy how generous they are with their portions. Three taco dinner each taco jam packed with chicken, steak, pork, beef, you name it! They will allow you to select a different protein for each of the three tacos. We typically order double rice with no beans but I would say I do like the beans better than the rice. Sadly, I do not care for beans all that much. The rice is simply put, just fine.. It's not the best but it's fine. The tortillas are fresh and the meat is tender. We pay about the same for 2 three taco dinners as we do for two meals at Chipotle which is not intended to compare the food but simply the pricing. The quality of the rice and the interior of the restaurant is where they lose the fifth star from me. We will continue to order from here and support our local businesses!! read more

Amazing spot!! Excellent authentic mexican cuisine. -dine in or take out -people working are very friendly and helpful -extensive menu -inexpensive The chicken tacos are the best I've had. Definitely recommend stopping in for a quick lunch!! read more

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El rodeo is really good. I love there Cubana torta and pueblano torta. The staff are really nice and it a family restaurant. They have all the flavor of soda here. If you are never tried this place give it a chance it good. The have a tv and they have sports or Mexican soap operas read more

Stopped here for a quick bite after our flight Bach from Jersey and this place is delicious! Great taste great people.

I have been here several times and the food is consistently good. Friendly service. I very muck recommend eating here.

Absolutely the best Mexican in the area , everything is amazing , taste great . Best in arwa read more

OMG. Seriously the best Mexican food I may have ever had. I got the chimichanga. Not dry, extremely flavorful! The red sauce on it had a hint of sweetness.. so yummy! I heated it up the next day and enjoyed it even more. People working there are very kind and quick. Give them a try! read more

The food here is fantastic! Been coming here for years! We will continue to come back. Len Ackerman Schaumburg! read more

The food(nachos deluxe)-generous, taco dinner and steak burrito dinner always hits the spot! Gentleman/owner always pleasant on the phone. Never ate inside--always carry out but the place looks clean. read more

Fantastic restaurant. Amazing food. Nice people. This is a winner! Love the Taco platter

Family owned Mexican restaurant that serves authentic food!! Been eating here since years and the taste and quality have always been consistent. I love their vegetarian tostada and veggie taco!! They serve excellent horchata as well. Oh and they keep Mexican Pepsi/coke-love it! El Rodeo serves good portions and everything is priced reasonably. They give complimentary chips and spicy salsa as soon as you take your table. Caution to the ones who can't handle spicy food!! read more

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$1.75 tacos - sure the price can be beat by the (tons of) other hole-in-the-wall Mexican places in Streamwood, but there's something about this place that makes it one to remember. Maybe it's the boxes of unpacked bottles of beer stacked in front of the counter... or the collections of bottle caps underneath a bottle opener stuck to the wall... or it could be the jukebox that just so happens to play after you make your order... or that super smiley guy behind the register that waits patiently as you try to decide between tacos al pastor or lengua (tongue), then decide to get both. Whatever it is - it works. Adorable little place with phenomal tacos al pastor - very flavorful and a niiice helping of meat. I think we got one of each on the menu. Carnitas was good too - had a good crunch to it. Tasted a lot like Filipino lechon. Yummm. The paper menu has more options than the big menu behind the register, if I would have known, I would have grabbed a torta as well. Next time! read more

El Rodeo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

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I've been back here more than a dozen times since discovering El Rodeo and I'll be back for a dozen more. I'm usually the type of guy who orders something new, but after having their tacos and quesadillas, I can't get anything else. I love their Al Pastor tacos, served with the usual fixins - cilantro, onions, lime, and don't forget the homemade hot sauce. But my recent favorite is the Tripa, fried crispy unlike some other places. Not too greasy and packed with flavor. Cheese Quesadillas, woah are they addictive! The tortilla is hot, crispy, and packed with delicious ooey gooey Mexican cheese. I don't even bother adding any meat, it's just cheese perfection. I love this type of hole in the wall, family-owned joint, cooking up some great food. They've quickly become my go-to spot for Mexican in the burbs. I can't get enough! read more

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants around but this place is a STANDOUT! Fresh and delicious and made to order! The salsa is so good I had four bowls. Bisteca is cooked to perfection with a well seasoned blend of herbs and cheese. Tacos are plentiful! Seriously, this is a must try establishment. Friendly service too! You're treated like royalty! read more

El Rodeo Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Streamwood, Illinois

the suadero tacos are so good! service great the staff is so nice. Chips and salsa was addicting! by far my favorite mexican restaurant in the area read more

I can't bring myself to agree with all of the other reviews. El Rodeo is your basic taco joint that doesn't deliver as far as the normal menu items but there are some surprises hidden in the menu. All of the tacos iv'e had from there tend to be dry and on the small side. The carne asada, carnitas, al pastor, and chorizo were just average - nice seasoning but both times just overcooked. Same thing with the burritos - just a ton of overcooked gritty meat. I mean they have a chance as long as they don't kill the meat more than it already is. So the diamonds in the rough are the tortas and the hard shell tacos. Yah I know its weird but the breaded steak (milanese) torta is a perfect combo of tender steak, creamy guac, and a nice soft roll. On the other hand the hard shell tacos (my mom wanted to try them) remind me a little of those crappy BK or Jack-In-The-Box tacos but 10x better. Fresh and crispy tacos that more than make up for the filling being a little bit dry. Short but sweet - skip the regular tacos and go for the hard shell and skip the burrito and go for the torta. You will thank me later. read more