Ambiance- quiet on a Sunday afternoon. Lots of seating space. Beautiful art on the walls. A cozy…read morespot. Reminds me a a small café that can be found in Spain. There is a Service- service at the door. But from there, it was hit or miss. No one asked to refill a glass or add ice. Had to run one of the servers down for ketchup while he sat at the front door. Food- i wasn't sure what to order so i went with the Meatballs. And that was an excellent choice. The beef tasted fresh and tender. The red sauce and cheese paired well. It also came with garlic bread. I made it through three of the five meat balls and was stuffed. The Flan and ice cream came with the meal. I had a little one with me and she got the chicken tenders and fries. The chicken did not taste manufactured. Definitely rib meat (breast meat). Crispy, crunchy and delicious. Fries were on point too. I was happy to see the meal was served with fruit. Soup and garlic bread is served.. please don't ask for salsa and chips, wrong place. Pink Lemonade was a perfect mix between sweet and tart. Overall, I recommend this little space of Spain. Not for my service experience, but for the food.

Date night at La Vieja Castilla in downtown Blue Island was everything we hoped for and more…read more The space is small, cozy, spotless and intimate in the best way, with a warm atmosphere that makes you want to settle in and stay awhile. Even though it was extremely busy, everything felt welcoming. The true star of the night? The food. The sangria was smooth and refreshing the perfect start to our date. We shared the beef pintxos, which were packed with flavor, and the paella... absolutely divine. Every bite tasted authentic. We also ordered the goat cheese and the meatballs, and both were rich, savory, and completely satisfying. Despite a full house, the service was fantastic. The owners were incredibly friendly and attentive, and you can truly feel the pride of it being a family-owned restaurant. That kind of warmth makes a difference. We'll absolutely be back. If you're looking for authentic Spanish flavors, a cozy atmosphere, and heartfelt hospitality, this is your spot.

My family discovered this place on a whim and will never go anywhere else for carnitas now. They…read morehave been going there pretty regularly now and are always thrilled with the quality of the carnitas, but especially, the chicharrones. They are probably the best chicharrones in the region. Service is good, you'll definitely have everything you need - but it does take a bit long so be prepared. If you're looking for a quick in and out place, you may want to order ahead. Carnitas seem to taste a bit better on the weekends for some reason, but they are still excellent throughout the week. The tortillas are handmade there and are large and come out warm. They have a great assortment of other tacos too and drinks. It's a very no frills place but the team working there is super friendly and will make you feel welcomed!

Great food would recommend the carnitas were fresh and delicious…read more with the homemade tortillas and pair that with a tamarindo jarrito and also recommend a huarache de asada

There are plenty of taco places in Blue Island, this location is tucked away but easy to find. I…read morestopped by and the door was locked but the waitress came to unlock, the time was around 8:30pm. I ordered 3 taco's and comes with a small basket of chips with salsa, the salsa was good and thick. The taco's (chicken, steak and al pastor) was decent size for $4 each. I sat along the window and the interior was very clean. Payment accepted without fee is apple pay. I will come back for Taco Tuesday $2 special. Plenty of parking.

Food- authentic, delish... salsas are fire!…read moreService-immediate and friendly. Ambiance-family, very casual, they also have drinks and aren't rushed out.

The gentleman returned to enjoy the food and savor the traditional dishes from the state of…read moreDurango, Mexico. Visiting this place in Chicago was definitely the right decision. The gorditas, the tacos, and the fresh aguas were delicious. Without a doubt, I would come back to keep trying and enjoying more flavors from Durango. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was calm and authentically Mexican, with that unmistakable homemade taste. Our server, Paulina, provided outstanding attention. The jamaica water was spectacular, and I loved the carnitas taco and the chicharrón gordita in green salsa.

Although the food is great, the service is a mess. Don't get me wrong, the people here are…read morefriendly, but we were left waiting for about 45 minutes just to find out that they ran out of the meat we ordered. They need to better organize themselves.

DeMars has an extensive menu, good food, very reasonable prices and generous portions…read more It's a great place to go any time of day. There is plenty of free parking.

The food is acceptable. The service was great. The staff is very nice and welcoming. The decor…read morereminds me of something from the 1980s. Get their banana split! It's a great deal! The salad with chicken breast was excellent. Overall, it's a very good experience and the prices are very good.

Mejorar la presentación, con más iluminación o atracción, también un buen servicio al cliente y un…read moreambiente bonito

Great crab legs, great drinks! Even better atmosphere. Very friendly service. Give it a shot!read more

I like this spot because it is one of the few in the area open late. I've been here multiple times…read more You are able to eat in and they do serve beer or margaritas if you do. I usually get the steak tacos. They are always flavorful but they charge for steak and it's not steak. It's more likely a roast beef shredded. Today I will say I tried their Chile rellano taco, which is $8 by the way. There was no cheese inside and it tasted burnt..it had no flavor. I can say although I like their "steak" tacos I gave a 3 because it's not steak and they charge extra for flour tortillas. The restaurant is on the expensive side, but late night you pay for convenience. I guess. There's usually an older lady or man in there working. I've never had an issue with service but I have read reviews and now that I think of it I have to ask for a receipt because I never get a detailed one.

This was theee worst greasiest, nastiest, tasteless burrito I've ever had, when I opened the cheap…read morefoil the grease literally ran down my arms and all over my hand, I just threw the whole thing in the trash after taking one bite, I can't believe they actually sold this to us

I absolutely love the stuffed lobster here! It's so fresh and delicious and a it feels like a lot…read moreof value for your money. I've gotten the platter for both there & for carry out and it's plenty enough to feed two people. Their stuffed pineapple is also good, langostinos nayarit are better than Tiburon across the street, but not better than La Sirena in Crestwood. Oh and they have fire nayarit wings-- really big and juicy and like $8 for 6 whole wings. I know, chicken from a Mariscos spot? But yes! Before this the guy was selling whole chicken dinners to the neighborhood via Facebook & everyone loved them, so they know their birds too. Service is great and the atmosphere too. Everything is brand new. Only problem is the food can take a little long to come out, like 40 minutes, but it's all made to order so I'm actually okay to wait for it on a busy night. Such a great addition to their neighborhood. Word to the wise they have their liquor license now-- can't wait to try out their drinks!

if i could leave zero stars I would. I recently visited here because my friend had a taste for…read moreseafood. I'm allergic to seafood but decided to tag along just to be a good sport. I specifically notified the waitress of my shellfish allergy upon arrival. I ordered ceviche and when it arrived I noticed it had shrimp. I wasn't upset, but decided to just order a drink to be safe. after taking a couple of sips, I noticed a strong burning sensation.I continued drinking and my friend noticed that there was blood around my mouth. I opened my mouth and my tongue was cut and bleeding profusely. I notified the waitress, she apologized, but there was no compensation for our food or my cocktail. I felt like they dismissed the severity of the situation. I will never return to this establishment.

First time here. Came for the Birria. Birria was not fresh and microwaved. The chips were stale…read more Also ordered an orchata and was spoiled. People will get sick in this place.

The best way to start your morning is by having Tacos for Breakfast and the tacos I just had, hit…read morethe right spot that i was craving. As I was driving through Blue Island, i asked my friend if he could recommend me a good place to eat tacos and he said that there were no place like that in BI but i didn't gave up in my search for good tacos. Minutes later he texted me by delivering some good news with a location, he said and i quote, "You should try this place out is the best so far". Birrieria Loreto Zacatecas located in Blue Island is one of those places you will miss if you are not looking specially because is right next to other food establishments. I came in early in the morning, so i can have the freshness of everything. I was able to sit down right away and i was greeted by the friendly staff. I place my usual order when it comes to new restaurants. I got myself two steak tacos with everything and a glass bottle of a really cold Mexican Coke. They brought to my table green and red salsa and some chips to start my meal, but once my tacos arrived it was just perfection. Each taco came with two tortillas and a perfectly amount of meat with the perfect ratio of cilantro and onions. Everything came together once i added the salsa. Overall, everything was amazing from the price to the meal. My journey continues looking for the best tacos around the city and the tacos from Birrieria Loreto Zacatecas were delicious.

As always, this place is amazing and never disappoint It's…read morevery quick and convenient for the community. They have a very good taco spot on the inside that I have been patronizing for the last 12 years.

This is a full service neighborhood grocery. There is also a lunch counter inside (tacos etc)…read more There are several Mexican specialty items here as well. Full meat and deli counter as well. This is a neighborhood cornerstone. Whether you need ground beef for dinner or a quick lunch, this is your place.