I've had this spot a few times, but wanted to specifically mention the burrito. You definitely get what you pay for -- I added extra condiments and it still came out under $10, which is hard to beat when most places charge $15-$20 for something similar. That said, the burrito was on the smaller side and loosely wrapped. Flavor-wise though? Solid. I just wish they offered a bigger size. As for the tacos -- they taste authentic. I'm pretty sure someone's tía is back there putting in work. If you haven't tried it yet, it's worth a visit. read more

It's been my go to Mexican place. Just don't sit in the parking lot for too long or the owner of the nail place next door will come eyeball you until you leave then stare you down as you drive away. I'm going to have to rethink going back anytime soon because of this. read more

I'm so sad that this was all the meat they put in my torta. We also called ahead and ordered. When we got there they told us they ran out of an item we ordered. So disappointed read more

El Sabrocito - Torta - Mexican Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

We order from here often and enjoy their food. Quesadillas, burritos, huevos rancheros, tacos...we like it all. Chicken can be dry though.

This place used to be so good. I don't know what's happened over the years, but it's just horrible now food is so flavorless even the tortillas suck even the beans beans . Lewis produce got better Mexican food then this place. read more

Very good authentic Mexican food. Simple and small place, i think there's a total of 6 tables. All food here is good and great portions. i love al-pastor and they make the best in the area. I always get the al-pastor quesadilla plate which comes with guacamole and sour cream...its more than enough for one person so i always count on left overs. i highly recommend this place if you're looking for tasty and authentic Mexican food at a good price. read more

I got the al pastor tacos just now and honestly best al pastor tacos I've had in a long time. The hot sauce was perfect too. I highly recommend. Quick bite to pick up for your lunch break. You won't regret giving this place a try. So bomb. read more

Buena comida...especialmente los caldos y las enchiladas con carne asada. La carne asada es de calidad...

This place is conveniently located. And the shrimp was really good. They attempt to be very authentic so as a result they throw any decoration with a mexican theme up, which leaves a jumbled and overwhelming atmosphere especially considering its so small. The service was not great the waitress acted like it was a problem to wait on us. Then she left before we did so we had to pay another waitress who acted like she didn't even want to talk to us. My shrimp dish was about 13 dollars which is not the worst but a little high considering the price of everything else which was low. Overall im a little surprised at the high reviews of this place. Maybe i came on a bad day but i wont be returning anytime soon. Though i will admit that the shrimp was very delicious. But for whatever reason they decided it was impossible to put it in quesdila form. read more

El Sabrocito - Mexican Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

Good small place to get a good bite to eat. Have no complaints. Food was on point and at a decent price read more

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Best local authentic food!!! Tasty and flavorful food. Everything here is great! Reasonable prices for fresh food! I go here often and try something new every time! My favorite is combo 3. read more

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The food here is always top notch and never disappoints. Small restaurant with limited seating. I'm a neighborhood regular who highly recommends this place! read more

The wife and I only live a few blocks away from this place but we'd travel cross town for this little tacoria. The best in the county as far as I'm concerned. I'm crazy over they're tacos and burritos but I'd really like to try some of the other stuff on the menu one of these days! read more

Love this place. Quick and cheap bite. Love their food. I recommend the torta de pierna

This is 1 of the best Mexican places in waukegan and that's saying a lot! I try n eat here as often as possible. Love the Barbacoa when they have it! read more

Yelpers, don't be led astray like I was by the high rating. This is below average Mexican food priced above what its quality merits. This place is about two notches below El Famous Burrito in terms of quality and freshness. The mildew smell inside and the sticky stained tables are far from being "Sabrocito" The chips and salsa appetizer came with about 10 small chips. The enchiladas verdes were bland thru and thru. Flavorless ground beef with literally flavorless salsa. The enchiladas themselves were tiny and covered in a thick layer of bland, greasy cheese. The taco/enchilada/quesadilla combo plate at $11ish is a ripoff given that 2/3 items contained only cheese and no meat. Unfortunately the bad food and mediocre experience won't permit a return visit to test the outdoor seating. My decision to venture beyond my regular rotation of Mexican joints was not rewarded. I was surprised that such a below average Mexican restaurant had an all-Mexican clientele for dinner given the plethora of higher quality competitors in the area. read more

Tried the tacos (very good and cheap - $1.45 each as of today). They come with red and green salsa cups. Chilaquiles are also very good. If you order them spicy, they come VERY spicy. Definitely more authentic than much of the Mexican restaurants one might find in the area. read more

Pretty Decent Food. The only downer is that its very small and hard to get seats there during the lunch/dinner rush. Overall its a good place to get some food. read more

The place had nothing that stood out from any other location around the neighborhood . Food was ok but I felt as if they could have done a little bit more to stand out. Location is easy to find, dining in space can only accommodate maybe 4 groups of 4. read more

I've been so happy every time I've eaten here. I usually can't get past the smothered burrito because it's ridiculously good, but I've also had the taco salad (slightly greasy but good) and enchiladas with green sauce which were wonderful. read more

Very good and autentic Mexican food! Loved the chilaquines and bistec a la mexicana. Everything was delicious. Better than most restaurants in Chicago! read more

I kept seeing how highly rated this place was, so I stopped by for some take out. Menu has all the classic. All in Spanish with English underneath. Girl behind the counter and the guy doing the cooking were both pleasant. Ordered 2 chicken tacos (shredded) that come with cheese, onions, cilantro, and tomatoes by default. The red and green sauces offered up were tasty but not too spicy. I also picked up a chorizo torta. Very tasty. Don't hesitate to give this place a try. read more

Very Good Food! The woman at the restaurant does it all: server, receptionist, cashier. Food came out really hot and fresh, which is the way I like my food. Guacamole tasted like it was made fresh. read more

The food is always excellent and the staff is friendly and helpful, best mexican food in Waukegan.

This is my neighborhood Taqueria. Tacos. Burritos. Enchilads. Sopes. Everything is good. Try the Pozole!!! I add the red salsa to the soup for extra spice. So delicious. read more

The food here is very good. It has become our new go to place for authentic mexican food. All my coworkers eat here too.

The staff is friendly. The seating is limited but the food is delicious. Good portions for a good price.

Surprised & disappointed. I thought my sister meant this restaurant, so I stopped in on my way home & ordered 1 dozen tamales. I waited 15 min & when she rang me up it was $24. In all my life in Lake County I have never paid $24 for ONE dozen tamales. I thought, "well, ok, my sister said they were large(r) & good" so I whatever. As soon as I got home I opened one husk, i was shocked! It was completely broken apart like they messed up the formula for the masa. Then it's missing most of the meat! I randomly opened 4 of them and all were bad. I would t have even paid $12 for this lot, much less $24. I'm all for supporting local business, but this place was a disappointment and a rip off. (My sister had meant the place around the corner on Green Bay rd $15 for delicious larger tamales) read more

One of the best Mexican Food Restaurants in the Area. Owner uses quality ingredients and generous portions. Prices are very reasonable.

Best Mexican food I've had around this area. Place super clean, nice waitress AND... Forgot my wallet at the restaurant and they brought it all the way to Libertyville. Totally recommend the place ,staff and the DELICIOUS food! read more

We don't review too many places, but this fat boy loves his food and writes reviews when its amazingly good. I had the combination #2 with potentially the best chili rellenos I have ever had, a taco that was ok, and a tamale that was probably the 2nd best I have ever had (I ordered two more - which was too much food but they were way too good not to eat). My daughter had a chimichanga (ground beef), and my wife had a chicken burrito with red sauce (Sousa or something like that) - it was great. We shared a large rice water - it was delicious. Service speed was ok and their friendliness was very good. We would definitely come back here - just probably not weight watcher friendly. read more