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    La Mex

    3.7 (46 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Pollo Ranchero (made spicy)
    Matthew D.

    Is this 5 star Mexican cuisine? No. Is this a 5 star Mexican restaurant in Pontiac Illinois? Yes. It was just myself tonight so I ordered their gold margarita, and although it was 1800, Grand Marnier, and a sour mix, the sour mix looked to be mostly lime juice making for a decent drink. The salsa and chips both seemed to be made in house with solid flavor for both. I had the pollo ranchero made extra spicy. Although it wasn't "packed" with flavor or slice, it was again solid overall. Honestly as I was just traveling through this town I really expected the quality and service to be only passable, but this place surpassed my expectations delivering a good meal with solid drinks and service, earning 5 stars.

    Leah Z.

    just plain bad mexican food, it's that simple. chips and salsa were okay and service was good.

    Just excellent food. Great fajitas. Highly recommended at good price. Full bar too. Found it from Yelp. Has good reviews but I've had good Mexican food. This place is good. Good service.

    Forgot to take a pic of the food so we got one outside.

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    Dos Fuentes Mexican Restaurant

    Dos Fuentes Mexican Restaurant

    4.2
    (13 reviews)
    11.4 mi

    My visit to Dos Fuentes Mexican Restaurant was wonderful. From the moment I walked in the staff was…read moreincredibly nice and very attentive. They made me feel welcome and cared for the entire visit. The restaurant is very clean and well maintained and I was especially impressed with how spotless the bathrooms were which shows how much pride they take in their place. The food was absolutely delicious. I loved being able to customize my burrito exactly how I wanted it. It was not greasy at all and everything tasted fresh with the portions just right. They also serve free chips and salsa which was such a nice surprise and made the meal feel even more special. It is a big deal to me when I can get fresh food that is not oily while on the road and this restaurant really delivered that. The outdoor seating is another big plus. It creates a relaxing and enjoyable dining experience especially when the weather is nice.

    Checked out this packed Mexican restaurant in Fairbury. Dos Fuentes is one of the best places to…read moreeat around here. It's because there's not a whole lot of options. Besides a few gas stations and convenience stores there isn't much. The food is pretty good, but it's slow ass to send it out and get served. Basic family owned and operated Mexican restaurant in a town that doesn't have any competition. It's something they certainly benefit from. They know no one else in town is serving what they're serving. Basically drinks are the best things on the menu so get a few. It's about $9 for a margarita. Add a couple bucks to get a flavor. The regular size is pretty big it seems. It's about $12 for an entree. We each got the Veggie Fajitas. A lot of things were stuffed in here and it was quite enough. There was bell peppers, mushrooms, onions, and tomatoes, along with beans, guacamole, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream which I left off. Other menu items include Americanized stuff like chimichangas. The food just was really slow being made, probably because of the family that took up a few tables. For sure the drinks are as good as the food. It's often even better than the food especially when it takes so long you might not get it. There's a pretty okay amount of things on the menu to please both meat eaters and vegetarians.

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    Booths with tall separations
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    Fajitas Mexican Restaurant

    Fajitas Mexican Restaurant

    4.4
    (87 reviews)
    39.7 mi
    $$

    Better than expected at this Mexican restaurant in LaSalle. Fajitas isn't the most authentic place,…read morebut it's much more than the fast food chains obviously. It has a few unique things such as a buffet, which is something not usually seen in Mexican restaurants. Has alcoholic beverages like margaritas of course. There's typical favorites like fajitas obviously, as well as traditional items like tamales. At lunch is the best time to come. It's when they have the buffet with many favorite items. There's also a regular menu to order from at other times. For sure there's alcoholic beverages. It's about $11 for a margarita. They have a few flavors including the classic lime as well as mango and pineapple. It's about $13.50 for the lunch buffet. This has a few sections including the salsa bar as well as the bigger line. Get all the toppings possible including guacamole, jalapeños, and salsa just to name a few. The main section has corn and flour tortillas as well as tortilla chips, and lots of filling choices including beans, meats, and potatoes. Certainly it's best to come for the lunch buffet. It's located on Third Street at Lafayette. They're closed Sundays, which is the only bad thing about it, where the buffet is served weekdays and Saturdays.

    The food is great especially the buffet and has a lot of variety. The new place is very roomy with…read morenice seats.

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