I would be shocked if there's anyone who has lived in Collinsville for more than five years that…read morecannot say that Burt's chuckwagon isn't a hallmark of the town, as much as the ketchup bottle! I lived here in the late 90s and remember when it was on the corner of Clay Street, and I was drugged in by a couple of friends from high school, saying that they had the best food, I'm such a picky eater, and I didn't think I would be able to find anything at a place called chuckwagon, that I'd be willing to eat... oh, but I was wrong! They have something for every pallet and the food is all amazing! When I move back 14 years ago and saw it was no longer on the corner of Clay Street in 159, I literally felt a pain in my heart and I lived here for over a year before I mentioned to someone else how I was upset that Bert's was no longer around and how I couldn't believe it shut down, just to find out it hadn't, they had just moved a main street!! I was there with him 48 hours and oh my goodness how I had missed the awesome that is the Chuckwagon! Whenever I am asked what we should do for dinner by people who are in town visiting and they can't make up their mind on what cuisine they want, I tell him we're going to Bert's Chuckwagon, watch them, wrinkled their nose, tell them too late. I've made up my mind and that's where we're taking them and I get them there and I watch their eyes widen, as they try the food! Bert's is the best open secret Collinsville has to offer and if ever you find yourself, not sure where you wanna eat or have guests in town who can't decide between Italian/Mexican/chinese or just a good old burger, make the executive decision and tell them you're taking them to Bert's. Make sure that you emphasize the chuckwagon, watch their faces as they come to terms with what you just said and try and talk you out of it, but stay firm, stay quiet about what they're getting ready to walk into, and take them to Bert's!

One of our favorite places in Collinsville! We have been going here since their last location…read morewhich I loved but the newer location is way bigger and more convenient. We are always greeted by someone quickly and service is always outstanding! I'm obsessed with their super tacos but that's because I prefer a flour Shell. If you like a corn shell better stick with the regular size. I didn't get one this trip but their mini pulled pork sandwiches are also a great choice! Prices are reasonable and whatever they do to their soda it's the perfect mix With the "sonic" ice!

My favorite mexican restaurant around! The food is amazing with nice seasoning that isn't…read moreover-powering, nice portions, fast service, and the staff is friendly. Great atmosphere inside and we love the patio on a nice day. Highly recommend!

I've only ever visited a few times because the food was very average. Birria was tough so that was…read morenot my fav. Steak tacos were good. I liked their salsa as well. They have a patio but it's strange and didn't feel like they enjoyed having outdoor tables. The space indoors is a good size with lots of seating. Large parking lot. It does get busy on weekends but wait was only about 10-15 minutes.

Great service, authentic food! I had the enchiladas combo plate with a side of guacamole and a…read morecouple of beers. My buddy had the chicken fajitas and a couple of beers. It was worth the drive to collinsville and will definitely visit again.

Very accommodating young man served me an average margarita…read more I told him I couldn't eat very much because I was on the weight loss medication. I asked for refried beans to dip my chips in. Refried beans were disgusting. They had a melted white Velveeta cheese fake thing with lotta added water and a little bit of brown color couldn't even really really relate to being a bean.. I let him know I and then he brought me some refried beans which looked like they've been refried and added about 5 gallons of water to them so they were drinkable refried beans, very grotesque

Went there with my parents on a Saturday at around five PM. Atmosphere was pleasant albeit…read more(increasingly) loud. The service was great even as things got busier. Excellent drink selection, including a number of specialty cocktails. I have now twice ordered and highly enjoyed the Vampiro. Highly recommend the enchiladas verdes and steak nachos, also, and my father enjoyed his tacos.

I really enjoy trying different Mexican restaurants in this area, and found several I like to visit…read moreand have a tasty meal. I recently ordered takeout from Tres Caminos and was very unhappy with the food, service and condition of the restaurant. My chicken taco salad was dismal: the chicken was shredded and looked and tasted dry. It was a very small serving, and the bill was More than $12.00 - more than posted on the online menu. The other item, enchiladas verdes, was a tiny serving, only one enchilada, not three as listed on the online menu. Why so stingy?? The total bill was $48.00 - wrong price and way overcharged! No beverage, no side sauces, nada! The fellow at the counter offered no explanation, and quickly looked away. The whole place was a mess - old and tired looking. I notice that your place is popular And I'm surprised. It seems like folks have gotten use to mediocre food, high prices and rundown environment. It must be the margaritas...

On Friday, April 24, 2026 myself and two other family members came to enjoy a meal and drinks as…read morewould do often. However, tonight's experience was very disappointing due to a waitress who apparently didn't want to wait on us. Upon arrival, we asked if we could sit in the bar area and was led to a dirty table. Instead of her wiping the table and removing the trash that was left behind by previous patrons, the waitress places the menus down and starts to walk away. My aunt then asked if she could remove the trash and wipe the table. The waitress looked angry, walked over to an employee who was wiping another table, took the cloth from her then proceeded to walk over to our table. She didn't bother to rinse the towel or apply more cleaner but wiped the table and walked away with an attitude. My family and I decided to leave instead of staying to see what other trifling and rude service we were in store for. When my family member called the manager, he said the waitress is nice and something must have happened to her for her to act that way. Say what?! He actually made an excuse for her nastiness towards us and thought it was ok. No thank you! We will not spend our dollars where we are mistreated. That's your job to make sure the tables are clean and to be of service. We had a very enjoyable experience with staff and food at Rio Grande! After pleasantly greeting us, the waitress said "let me make sure your table is clean" before she escorted us to a table.

The food was really bland and lacked real Mexican culture. The tacos were bland on a hard shell…read moreinstead of actual tortillas. My "grilled chicken " tasted like it was was fresh out the freezer and was really watery, the salsa was also sour. My margarita was ok, was supposed so be frozen but was mostly just slush. Only thing that was good was the lettuce and rice. Very dissatisfied and disappointed. The beef for the tacos had no flavor also.

Good food , quick service & courteous!. Authentic usuals such as Chimmi Changas. They also have…read moreseveral Mexican Cocktails.

Zero stars. Ordered food for pick up, my husband went to pick up and waited about an hour before…read moregiving up because it was chaos. I understand that it's cinco de mayo. It's busy, but if you can't accommodate then turn off the ability to order pickup on the delivery apps or whatever service you utilize for pickup orders.

We have been coming to Taquiera for about 5 years now! We prefer this over Chipotle. Staff is…read morealways friendly, food is FRESH, and facility is always kept clean. Stop by here and try a local favorite!

Good food, fair price. Quick service, food assembled in front of you, while you wait. Has beer and…read moremargaritas and authentic Mexican drinks. Simple dining space, self serve soft drinks.

Saw this cute little restaurant in Fairview Heights a few times and had to try!!!…read more Very cute.. You order at the counter and then they Buzz you when your order is ready!!! The menu is massive with Mexican and American Food.. plus a kids menu. Staff were very friendly!!! They have pure Cherry syrup for an Authentic Cherry Coke!!! Yummy!!! I had the Super Taco Dinner.. 2 tacos in a deep fried shell... beans and Rice.. The tacos were very good!! The rice was good but I could have done without the Beans. My company got the Taco Salad!!! I will be back!!!

If you dislike traditional Mexican food then you're in luck! Hard shell tacos are on this menu with…read moreplenty of lettuce, fresh cut tomato, and cheese. The prices are cheap, friendly staff, and a clean building. The decor seems to be from the 80s and the outside looks like an old diner. Place your order at the counter and have a seat. When the food is done, the buzzer goes off and ya pick-up your food at the counter. When finished they want you to leave everything on the table.

It was a little off our route but so worth it! We had the flash fried chicken tacos, guacamole and…read moresalsa and scarfed it! Service was great! Friendly people

Again, Yelp needs to give us a half star that we can click on. My most recent visit was still good,…read morebut not as good as previous ones. I'll start out with the positives. As always, the service was friendly and attentive. My server had a larger group of 10 at another table, but he still was able to give me a single diner attentive service as well. Also, my Chava's Quesadilla with shrimp was top notch. I recently have become obsessed with having shrimp in my Mexican food and their version of a quesadilla with shrimp, satisfied my craving. I also appreciated their presentation on the plate and how they sliced it up into manageable pieces. My disappointment came from my Margarita and the Chili Con Queso. I always get the Top Shelf Margarita and today's, seemed very weak and the mix was also flavorless. The Chili Con Queso was the true disappointment. The menu described it as Spicy Mexican Cheese Fondue, "blended with" jalapeños, onion and tomatoes. When it was served, there was no blending. It simply was the cheese fondue with a scoop of Pico De Gallo in the middle. The complementary chips were warm and crisp. The salsa was chunky, but needed a little more spices in it give some pizzazz. I haven't given up on Chava's, I'll be back. I enjoy their main dishes too much, to mark them off my Mexican list.

Food is AMAZING every single time. The fajitas and beef tacos are my husband and I's go to. The…read moremargaritas are amazing also and you can't go wrong with any flavor. Service is always great and staff is very friendly.

We love going here for Taco Tuesdays. The $1.49 tacos are such a great deal and always hit the…read morespot. Everything I have had here has been amazing, but I especially love the chori pollo. It is one of my favorites and I find myself ordering it again and again. The staff is always really friendly and makes the experience even better. From the outside, the location looks a little run down, but do not let that fool you because the inside is nothing like that. This place is truly a hidden gem and definitely worth trying.