Hacienda De Los Perez

We're originally from Arizona so our bar for Mexican is ridiculously high. We've had a lot of…read moretrouble finding comparable food out here. We finally stumbled on No Manches and we can say without reservation that they have the best Mexican food we've had in the 20+ years we've lived here. The Tri Color Burrito is my absolute favorite and I recently commented to a friend that its made my "if I could only have one food on a deserted island for the rest of my life" list. Its that good. The margaritas are excellent as well. In terms of negatives, the prices are high and the music can be very loud if you want to have group conversations. Our server even got our order wrong the last time we were there because she couldn't hear us! That said, any cons are definitely outweighed by the pros. Everyone we've taken there has been thoroughly impressed.

It's been 2 years since I've reviewed so time for an update!…read more As usual this place is packed! I've come at 5 on a weekday and 6 on a weekend. Packed! I always make a reservation and I recommend doing that. Service is always great and quick. Chips and salsa are delicious. My new favorite tacos are both of the shrimp tacos. All of the food is delicious. Same with the margaritas. The only downside of our last visit was that they cleared my plate when I was t done with my rice and beans (on a separate plate) and they took my fork. But other than that, this place is one of my favorites.

Busy place on a Sunday night

Carne asada

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Charles Fast Foods & Taco Grill

4.5(12 reviews)

0.5 mi

5 stars but with some caveats. This is basically a counter in a gas station with a few tables and a…read moredrive through window, so I'm grading on a bit of a curve. That said, service was fast, food was fresh and tasty. Ambiance was a what you get with 4 tables occupying about 1/3 of a gas station/minimart. Drink selections were limited but the gas station side had everything you could ask for. My employers office is just down the road from here and if I'm looking for a quick fast bite to eat I will come back here in a heartbeat!

I hate to give 2 stars for the good food restaurant. But the problem was, not because of the food…read moretaste. We like Charles fast food taco and chilaquiles, the problem was we ordered 3 times chilaquiles with 3 different prices (in different day). And they can't answer my questions, why the prices are different. We think that Charles fast foods employees was taking advantage of us. How come for small gas station restaurant charges us $18.99 for chilaquiles with steak. Do you think is reasonable price?? I better go to Rays for that price to be honest. Please if you are the owner of Charles Fast Foods, make sure that your employees know the food prices and not make up the prices. And will drag all your customers away. Thank you for your time to read my review.

Front counter

Trying the burrito

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Steak tacos

Taqueria El Tio Ramos

4.1(138 reviews)

4.8 mi

Last summer, our family was on the hunt for the best tacos in the area. Taqueria El Tio Ramos was…read moreone of the top on our list. We stopped in at lunch time on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty full but we got a table right away. We ordered a couple tacos, a burrito and a quesadilla. Everything was awesome. The tacos were so good; very juicy and full of flavor. We told a few friends about Taqueria El Tio Ramos and they said, "we have been going there for years!" Why didn't they tell me about it! The restaurant was busy but we didn't have to wait long for our food. It was clean and our server was very nice, a bit soft spoken, but super sweet. We will be back, for sure!

Service was quick but refills take longer, other than that steak and tripe tacos are fire. Alpastor…read morewas a lilttle to sweet for me and not tender.

Other choices

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Burrito + rice + beans

Tequila Val’s Mexican Grill & Cantina

3.8(65 reviews)

5.3 mi

We had such a great experience at Tequila Val's! We went with a group of 8 to celebrate a birthday…read moreand it was the perfect spot for it. The atmosphere was fun and lively, and everything came out quickly despite our larger group. We ordered tacos, quesabirria, pitchers of margaritas, and the tableside guacamole, everything was absolutely delicious! The guacamole was super fresh and such a fun experience being made right at the table. The margaritas were perfect for sharing and tasted amazing. I think our servers name was Lucy, and she was fantastic! Overall, it was such a fun, easy, and memorable night. Definitely recommend for group celebrations or a casual night out!

Visited Tequila Val's with every intention to enjoy a drink and dinner with friends. It was a…read morebeautiful day and they have a great patio to enjoy. My husband checked us in with about a 20 minute wait. After about 15 minutes, we saw open tables so he went back inside to ask if the table was ready. The manager chimed in and said we could be sat. The table we went to had been open the whole time we waited. Our server came by and did good answering some questions we had. We decided to share the classic pitcher of margarita as the flavor adds sounded to be from store bought pumps. We got a total of 6 margaritas out of the pitcher and were able to select what rim we wanted: tajin, salt, sugar, plain. The menu was more limited than I expected with meat options mostly only being chicken and steak. Our server said she'd be right back to take our food order. We waited 30 minutes before she came back even with attempts to get her attention. This made us finish our drinks and move on for dinner. Service was not up to par and left a bad experience for our group. We saw some food that looks good and the margarita was decent but our experience overall wasn't ideal to come back.

Complimentary chips and salsa trio

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Classic margarita pitcher

El Cochino

4.0(137 reviews)

5.0 mi

I love the tacos and all the appetizers so much. But those dang wings are so spicy I was genuinely…read moreicing my mouth after.

This amazing place is based on 3 things: amazing tacos, excellent Mexican beverages and 80s…read moremetal/hair rock. One of my favorites Great food service and ambiance

Shrimp and Avocado

Guacamole and steak tacos - both excellent

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Salsa Verde

3.9(48 reviews)

2.6 mi

I absolutely love Salsa verde…read more the workers are nice and the food is great.I always get a steak burrito, quesadilla, and chips. My wife loves the tacos too. This place never disappoints and personally I prefer this place more than the other taco places around the area. I've been inside a couple of time, not to eat, but to order. Nice interior nothing special!

I love the chicken taquitos, churros, and horchata. The service was fast and friendly. Clean dining…read morearea.

Nice decor on the inside dining area

California Bowl

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Interior

Mago Grill & Cantina

3.6(673 reviews)

10.1 mi

A group of us had a Parents' Night Out at Mago Cantina & Grill South Barrington, and it was our…read morefirst time trying their family-style dining--and it did not disappoint! From the very beginning, working with their event planner, Jessica (who is AAAAAAMAZING) was seamless. When we arrived, our table was ready, and they even sat us by the kitchen so we could catch all the action--woohoo! We chose the Anejo Family Style Dinner Menu, and everything we tried was fantastic. APPETIZERS: Calamares Mago Chopped Salad Guacamole ENTREES: Carne Asada Tampiquena Carne Chihuahua Pollo en Mole Salmon SIDES: Arroz Verde Esquites Platanos Maduros DESSERT: Pastel De Tres Leches Churros Caliente Drinks were made perfectly, service was outstanding, and the food was amazing. Bonus: they'll replenish any items if you'd like more--just ask! If you're planning a group outing of 10 or more, I highly recommend going with the Family Style Dining. It's a fun, delicious experience you'll all enjoy!

Happy Hour Review! When looking for an elevated mexican…read moreoption, Mago is a great option! The inside is beautifully designed with high ceilings, tons of feature walls, open kitchen, large bar, and semi-private back area. I've visited many of times for dinner and am always impressed. The menu prices can be a premium but portions are huge! This visit, my husband and I enjoyed happy hour. They have select drinks for $9 and select bites for $6. I got the Mago-Rita which had a simple lime flavor but was very refreshing. My husband got the Red Sangria which was prebatched but presented nicely and tasted good. The drinks do come with a lot of ice so it was easy to drink them quickly. For food, we shared the Beef Empanadas and Platanos Maduras. Both were simple in flavor but hit the spot. It was so nice to revisit Mago and finally try out their happy hour! They have multiple locations in IL, so be sure to check if one is near you!

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Fish taco

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Senor Dylan's Cantina

2.8(35 reviews)

2.7 mi

I have wanted to try this place for a while now and finally made it in for a somewhat early lunch…read more(11:30). Being New Years Day, I wasn't surprised to see the restaurant empty of customers, but given the fact that we were the only people in there, we should not have been given cold food. It's a shame because everything was otherwise delicious! We might give it another chance, but I'm giving it 3 stars in the meantime. Hopefully it was just a fluke....

The one star review I'm giving on this place is based off the inside as well as the quality of the…read morefood. The one bartender lady was very nice. Drove by and noticed the newer Mexican place next-door to Randall roadhouse. Decided to stop in as soon as I walked in I realized this is a gambling bar and not an authentic Mexican restaurant let alone "a burrito joint". I had a feeling right away that the food was going to be lousy and I was right... The place is extremely dark, a big section of gambling set up in the back. A pinball machine and Golden Tee. We sat down at the tables which seemed really dirty and somewhat sticky. We were presented menus. Very limited. I thought to myself. I'm just going to get the most basic thing and get out of here. It was advised to us that it was owned by Randall Roadhouse and they share the same kitchen. We were also offered a roadhouse menu. The person I was with decided to go that route. We were brought chips and a choice of three types of salsa. The salsa looks to have been made there and "okay". A majority of the chips were all cracked, as if we got the bottom of the tray. They did seem somewhat homemade rather than a bag. I ordered three steak tacos. It came with rice and beans. The rice was so sticky and bland, it wasn't Spanish rice at all. It was white with cilantro. Trying to mimic Chipotle's rice and not doing a very good job at it. It had a little taste and I didn't touch the rest. The obvious out of can refried beans has sprinkled Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top. That's a first for me. The steak was so bland, this was the worst gringo Mexican food I ever had. It was served with sprinkled cheddar cheese, onions, and squirted on sour cream. My stomach was upset for the next few hours. Do not waste your time with this place. The prices are really expensive for the slop they serve.

Killer Bar & Great Tequila (Resposado)!!!!

Steak burrito

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Amuzgo Mexican Cuisine

4.6(73 reviews)

6.8 mi

Last time here, it was a 5.0/5.0. This time is no different!…read more The house recipe suizo sauce is still HANDS DOWN, the undefeated champion. The owners are still the most friendly in the area and the portions are out of control! You can easily get two meals out of one entree but because it tastes so good, it's hard to stop eating. I was feeling overwhelmed with the music, so Sal even turned it off so I could enjoy the meal. He didn't have to do that and I was very appreciative. BTW, the music wasn't bad or too loud, I was just in an anxious mood at the time, completely unrelated. The music and ambiance are great in here and you're able to talk easily with others as you dine. We got the steak suizo again and we were super happy! We also got the chile relleños for the first time and it was magical. The cheese inside was a perfect blend of melty and crumbly. We need to come back more often. And we will!

The food is always fantastic! The barbacoa is delicious, and the owner always takes such good care…read moreof us. It had been a few months since we had been there (shame on us), and he remembered that my wife doesn't like cilantro. It's the little things that make us happy. We will be back soon!

Unlimited horchata!

Suizo Burrito

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Algonquin

4.1(152 reviews)

6.0 mi

Great food for a great price! Staff is super friendly as well. Will be coming back for sureread more

This has been a regular date-day spot for me and my wife. The Al Pastor at this restaurant is the…read morebest I've had anywhere.

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Melanie Q.

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9 years ago

this place is great very very pricey need to lower prices or have specials but I love there food and the staff there is amazing love this place!!!!!I I love the steak tacos yummmyyyyyyy wish they delivered and were open later we always want it so late expecially cuz we go to the bar next door read more

Jose B.

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6

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4 years ago

Food is ok, but the service is one of the worst services. The guy that takes your order is so rude, stay far away. The food is so over priced. read more

Justine P.

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3

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13 years ago

Not a fan of this place. We order steak tacos, the meat quality was not good. Was not impressed with the tacos or the rice.

Alex P.

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2

395

8 years ago

They have also seafood meals not just tacos or your typical Mexican fast food really good authentic Mexican meals.

Jackie R.

113

1

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9 years ago

Best Mexican I have tried so far! Steak tacos are so good... their salsa is spicy!! I will be back again soon!

Patricia W.

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8

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4 years ago

Great food and quick service! Great chips and the shrimp tacos were fantastic. We will go back.

Doko A.

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10

1

4 years ago

Can't wrong with this place! Food is amazing. I stop by at least once a week for lunch!

Rob R.

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25

4

12 years ago

Bad, no flavor, messed up order, very hot hot sauce. 2.25 for a small no flavor taco.

Dan N.

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5

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9 years ago

Our go to place for Mexican food. Best in the area and the service is always great!

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