Chips and salsa and our drink orders were brought out right away. Our food was served promptly. The restaurant seemed very clean. . After bringing out beverage refills our waiter deserted us. This was the blandest Mexican food I have ever had. I would have liked some hot sauce and my son needed more napkins but there was no one to ask. My husband described this as the worst Mexican food he has ever had. read more

Great-go! Bring the family! Newly remodeled-they can accommodate big parties. Menu is impressive-mothers in law is a vegetarian and they have a dedicated section to vegetarians! Meat lovers, don't worry...lots of meat selections. Good kids menu. GREAT red sangria-homemade. The four of us -meals & drinks/ $100.... Affordable! Very happy with waiter Alex-we will be back! read more

I can only vouch for the drinks here and feel like they're decent. Nothing here really wowed me--I just stopped in for a quick drink while waiting for my dinner reservation at another place. This seems to be a nice place to just hang out and have a drink with some friends if you enjoy the dimly-lit bar atmosphere. read more

As we were searching Naperville for some lunch we decided to try Front Street. Never eaten there before but it was absolutely wonderful. The waiter wad very nice and attendant. The chips and salsa were a delicious start. The Front Street tacos are among the best I've had. The Fajita Torta was huge and tastes great. And as a bonus, both my kids like the food too (not an easy feat)! We will definitely be back! read more

Leave your belt at home. The food is delicious, but it's really, really rich. Portions are quite hearty too. If you're going to get a Margarita... forget about it. Go on your cheat day or don't bother. You won't leave the place for under 2,000 calories. read more

The food was just so mediocre. I went with a larger party and I think maybe 1 person was satisfied with their food. read more

Front Street Cantina - Mahi mahi tacos and tacos Al pastor (one on each plate) - Mexican Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

We had dinner at Front Street Cantina and had an pleasant meal. While strolling around downtown we decided upon FSC because we realized we had a taste for Mexican. Originally we sat down outside but then decided to move inside because it was "cold" ...eye roll.... But no worries as the inside is pretty cool. They did a nice job of dressing things up to still make you feel like you're chilling outside an old Spanish mission or something like that. The dining room is pretty big and has a mixture of tables and booths able to accommodate most any size group. The bar, while a bit smaller, gets the job done right - they make some tasty margs! Being pretty hungry we moved right to dinner and had tacos and enchiladas. Both entrees came out very hot and tasted wonderful. In fact, we both polished off our meals quickly and then had to stop for a breather because we were STUFFED. Their potions are sizeable here and the prices are very modest - we were pleased departing from our meal: full bellies and not-empty wallets. Next time we have a taste for Mexican we'll be stopping in because FSC does a solid job of delivering. read more

Came here with the family on a Friday evening and it was practically empty. Our server was very nice and attentive but the food was pretty terrible. Everything tasted as if it was previously Frozen and microwaved yet still somehow wasn't hot. We started with the very bland nachos and then I had a brick of a steak with an enchilada while my wife got shrimp tacos. Which she most definitely got food poisoning from. You'd think their margaritas would be OK since it's a Mexican bar and restaurant and rather expensive but they were half frozen and tasteless and possibly Virgin, tough to tell. Not gonna make it back to this one! read more

There is probably a reason I've only dined at Front Street Cantina 3, maybe 4 times in the nearly 17 years I've lived in Naperville. As much as I love Tex Mex and Mexican food, as much as my wife, and now 2 boys like it as well, but a recent trip reminded me why I have and will avoid coming back. We went on a recent Sunday early afternoon and none of us enjoyed the food. The chips were fine, salsa was bland. The guacamole tasted like it came out of a packet. Entrees were no better-the kids burrito was covered in green onion and was simply a small burrito, no rice, beans, and the drink was separate as well. Steak quesadillas for $11.50 were tiny and the combo dinners that my wife and I had were poor as well. Meat had no flavor at all. The bill was $67.50 for the above meals, the guac appetizer, and 4 soft drinks before tip. Can't think of much that was positive-there are other places in the areas worth trying for this type of food-even Chipotle is much better. read more

Not being dramatic that this was the worst Mexican food I've ever had. My wife and I couldn't even finish our meal because the food was so bad. I had the carne asada and she had the taco salad. Brutal delivery of both dishes. Service was horrible. I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Management needs to figure it out. read more

The good: complimentary salsa and chips, attentive waitress, didn't wait too long for food, good location, and reasonable prices. The bad: complimentary salsa tasted like bland diced up tomatoes, beer battered cod had no flavor, did not like the beans they served Basically found this place to be unauthentic Mexican food. No flavor in any of the dishes, quite disappointed. read more

Front Street Cantina - Beer battered cod tacos - Mexican Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Went in for $4 margaritas and some nachos. Figured they couldn't possible screw up nachos. WRONG. I asked my friend, "Is this brie cheese?" (it was all white, NO cheddar at all) She tastes an isolated piece and says, "No, it's MOZZARELLA!" Not sure I quite have words to describe the confusion. Not jack, not pepper jack, not cheddar, not white cheddar. Mozzarella. What does a Mexican restaurant even want mozzarella for? To make matters more confusing, the guy near us also had nachos. He had some yellow/orange-ish cheese (read: cheddar) on his. Why not us? Who knows. Margaritas were pretty good. FAIL on making us sit inside to drink because Naperville doesn't allow it outside unless there's a fence. Boo! That's a good enough reason to get me to sit inside. We'd have gone to Potter's but there were creepster old men and they don't offer Margarita Monday drink specials. Get with it 'burbs. I need me some good quality HAPPY HOUR. Totally underwhelmed. And did I mention MOZZARELLA cheese on our nachos? Wah??? read more

So it's been about a year since I've been here, and my return trip came with my boyfriend's family. Week-end late lunch, which is clearly a better time than a Friday night dinner [see previous review]. We had time to peruse the menu, no one rushing us, and everything was correct. I wanted to get out of my "fajitas" comfort zone so I went with the Pedro Pollo, which sounded like it might be an analog of pollo poblano from the description: chicken, onions, peppers, mushrooms, and a "spicy sauce." I asked the waiter what the spicy sauce was, and he said it was made with fajita seasoning. (So much for the comfort zone thing...) I decided to go for it. YUM! There wasn't a "sauce" per se, but just nicely seasoned meat with those veggies on a bed of Mexian rice. I would get this every time I returned. Everyone else enjoyed their meals (enchiladas, taco salads, carne asada, etc.) as well. I did not have a margarita this time so can't see how it compared to my last experience. For downtown Naperville Mexican, this was a good option. For something further afield but still in town, I think I'd still go with Taco Fresco. read more

Food was very good. However, I ordered a steak burrito with rice and beans. The side of the burrito was about 3" and flat. The portions were like child size. read more

Extremely rude staff. We were waiting for Uber and said "are you gonna take up more space or order a drink"

This place isn't bad, but not great either. There are so many fantastic food options in downtown Naperville, and I wouldn't consider this place to be one of them. I came for a friends birthday party, and I immediately went for the drink menu, because I had a strong craving for a top shelf lime margarita. They had one that fit the bill for me, and I ended up actually having two (good thing we went for a long walk around the area after dinner). The Patron margaritas tasted great, and seemed worth the $8 price. For my main meal, I decided to go with the fish tacos, but I kind of wished I hadn't. The description on the menu for the fish tacos made them sound better than they actually are. In reality they were greasy and flavorless. Some fried items at restaurants are on the greasy side, but I've had fish tacos at other restaurants that were crispy without the extra grease. The only reason I give this place 3 stars instead of two is because our waitress was very friendly and accommodating for our large group of people. All of our food came out within a reasonable time from the time we ordered as well. I think that if I came to this restaurant again (not likely though), then I would just get a margarita and maybe a burrito since it seems like that might be a more safe option. read more

Came here 3 times recently. Once at the end of the winter and my vegan fajitas were outstanding. The last 2 times, not so much. There weren't many peppers and the Portabello seemed unfresh - like it had been cut into slivers, cooking into oblivion and sitting around for days. Disappointing. And they don't have anywhere for you to leave feedback on their website, so here it is. Oh and btw, most places give vegetarians and vegans a scoop of guacamole since we aren't paying for meat. Here it is an extra $11. read more

Tasty Margarita and Chile de Arbol salsa are the winners here. Began this journey with Queso Fondito with Chorizo. Melted Cheese over the meat and pepper blend. It was ok. I really enjoyed the Spicy Pork dish...also in an Arbol sauce. My man said the Cod Tacos were good. All in all an average visit. Our server Zach and the rest of the crew were great. The young man who makes the Arbol...excellent Job..thank you ...nice and Spicy. Decor..we loved the Aztec and Mayan decor. Overall .. nice job. read more

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Bad! Waiter brought wrong margarita and was short when taking our orders, he then forgot to bring green salsa that was ordered with the food... speaking of the food it was not good at all the salsa tasted weird the rice and beans were once again, weird and overall it was pricy for not good food.... I won't ever go back read more

We were looking forward to the re opening of Front Street, but it is definitely not the same as before. The new design is cold and awkward. The main focus seems to be on the new square bar right in the middle of the entire place. The seating on the sides seems to be an after thought as mentioned in a different recent review. The food is the same as before, which isn't a bad thing, but nothing impressive. Also the staff does not seem to follow the mask policy as strict as other places in Naperville. If you were looking forward to your previous Front Street with an upgrade, you will most likely be disappointed if you return. read more

Food was very average and not authentic. I ordered the queso which was greasy and the beef tacos which were a little bland. The tortilla soup was the best item from my order. I will not be back. I had an issue with a DoorDash driver in the past and called up when I placed my order online today that I would like someone to seal the bag prior to pick up so that I don't have any missing items during the car ride over. I spoke with a man who said that would be fine and gave me no issue with it. Once my driver came to my door, he made a joke with me about how he didn't eat any of my food, and told me the restaurant told him about my phone call. How incredibly unprofessional after ordering $40 in food. The food and experience left me unhappy, I will not be spending my money here. read more

We were excited to get back to Front Street after the remodel but were very disappointed on many levels. To start, they aren't following the mask mandate at all. We should have just left - bartenders, servers, and the hostess were all mask free. Just one waitress had a mask on, albeit below her nose. I couldn't see the kitchen so I can't speak to that. The food is no longer the same. The salsa was awful, huge chunks of tomato and flavorless. Steak tacos were meh. The atmosphere was better with the old booths; doesn't even feel like a Mexican restaurant anymore. We won't be back. read more

Glad they finally are open again. The remodel looks great! Same great food and service. The manager, however, does not care to follow or enforce the state mask mandate nor do most of the staff. It's a shame. I won't be back. read more

This place is so-so. I've been a few times, always hoping my memory from last visit was wrongly distorted. However, each time I'm never blown away and usually unhappy with something. The food is alright, yet heavily smothered in cheese (I think they pride themselves on this). The drinks are weak. The service is either unattentive or slow. The atmosphere is nice and welcoming, I'll give em that. read more

Consistently good food. Quality ingredients - when you order a steak burrito, it actually has lean, tender steak and not gristly scraps. Salsa is a nice chunky, clearly freshly made in-house, with a nice amount of heat that is not overpowering. Good Mexican and domestic beer selection. The floor leading back to the bathroom can be a little slippery, but otherwise, no complaints. My family frequents this restaurant on a regular basis and has never been disappointed. read more

The food and staff are still good after the remodel, but the acoustics are really bad in the restaurant now. If there is even one loud customer dining, the whole restaurant is really loud. I'm not sure what can be done about it. There was one loud table on the other side of where my husband and I were sitting and we couldn't hear each other over their talking. Even our waiter struggled to hear our orders. The staff and food remain good quality but the dining in can be very unpleasant because of the noise level. read more

I've been eating at Front Street Cantina for probably close to 20 years so that should tell you something. The food is consistent, it's good, not great but always a solid go to in downtown Naperville, I've never had a bad meal or poor service. Portions are decent size. During my most recent visit this week I was surprised to see the entire restaurant was remodeled, it looks great! It also appears that they have also increased the number of outdoor sidewalk tables. Great location in the heart of downtown Naperville read more

My friends and I are wondering what happened to this place; does anyone know? The window sills and windows were filthy and the place is overall disgusting - in desperate need of a deep clean. Not sure where ownership is at this place, but this is not how this restaurant used to be even a couple years ago. The salsa was not salsa and the food was flavorless. This place has sadly gone down the tubes. Even the margaritas were passable. read more

Glad to have Front Street Cantina in Naperville back! Golden Margaritas and steak fajitas are my personal favorites, but everything is good here. I like restaurants where you can comfortably dine at the bar and the 2021 remodel offers a large centered bar with plenty of space. Great job! read more

Wonderful food and margaritas. Great new outdoor seating as well. If you're in the Naperville area, try it out!

This is probably one of the best taco places around! Perfect location in downtown Naperville with adorable decor and great patio area. The steak tacos were cooked perfectly and the shrimp tacos were probably one of the best I've ever had! Very juicy and flavorful. The service was perfect. Our waitress (didn't catch her name) was very prompt and greeted us as soon as we walked in. She was very bubbly and gave us great recommendations and answered all of our questions. The food was very reasonably priced. Although the food wasn't "authentic Mexican food" it was incredibly satisfying! Definitely will bring friends next time! read more

Front Street Cantina - Tacos on the beach! Shrimp, cheese, tomato and guacamole with a side of Spanish rice. So yummy! - Mexican Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Food came out in literally 5 minutes from ordering, and was extremely fresh. Staff was friendly and had Emily as our waitress! Super sweet and helpful. Overall recommend this place! Very inviting :) read more

Both food and service were high quality. Reception welcomed us with a smile to the restaurant and the server immediately brought water to the table and presented us with menus. There was no wait. The orders were 100% accurate and the portions were generous. Will be back soon! Thank you! read more

the house margaritas are very good hear I've been here twice now and will be coming back! the atmosphere is so welcoming and Jim the owner is so nice! would recommend the bar area for a friends get together :) read more

First time eating here on Sunday. Usually the food is pretty good but not today. It was extremely bland. No taste. Took our daughter to dinner for her birthday and was very disappointed and embarrassed. Will probably not go back. Plenty of other choices in Naperville. read more

Quite disappointed in the service we received here. The waitress was extremely rude and bothered by us. We went on a Sunday night and will never visit again nor will I ever recommend. Food was below average and service was horrible. read more

We went for dinner and everything was delicious. The salsa was enjoyed by the kids and adults as was the guacamole. The service was fantastic. Our waters were always full, dishes removed promptly, food came out quickly. The wait staff was friendly and accommodating. We all agreed we would go back. read more

Hadn't been at Front street due to Covid and their extended closure due to the flood and the remodeling. Thought they would have the same food as before. Their entre meals were so bland that a piece of paper would have had better flavor. Upon finishing our meal, I asked if they accepted my Veterans discount. Their response was a BIG NO. Guess they don't appreciate our service to the country so that they could enjoy the opportunity to operate their restaurant. Seniors, you are not appreciated as well. Another BIG NO. You can bet we will NOT be back to tasteless meals and lack of appreciation to our veterans and senior citizens. I guess the almighty dollar is of greater importance to these owners. We will be visiting other fine Mexican restaurants in the area instead read more

Just sat with Brent (one T) for an hour.. had the best time.. Brent was very attentive and the food was really great.. Steak burrito, not as big as other mexican places , but filled with better ingredients.. nice job Front Street. read more

Stopped in at Front Street and ordered the Carnitas Taco special - the unique take on carnitas was delicious! House margarita was tasty along with the rice and beans. Will definitely be ordering again. read more