El Vado used to be my favorite Mexican Restaurant in McHenry County. The food was good, the service…read morewas friendly, and the prices were fair. Plus, it seemed to be run by women, which gave the place a festive family feel. But then some loud young guy took over the restaurant floor, acting like a slick, fake salesman and messed up the whole vibe. The menu became all glossy pictures of food, as if suburban folk needed to see photos of the Tacos & Enchiladas in order to know what their names meant. After that my girlfriend and I stopped coming here. It only takes ONE bad experience.

Everything was INCREDIBLE! I was welcomed and seated right away. The staff was incredible, but the…read morefood...... Speechless!! I travel for work so it was a great surprise to find this place. I had the Carnitas dinner. Everything was perfect. Thank you too the staff for making this visit enjoyable. 10 out of 10!

This place is one of our favorites! We love the family that always greets us, the food is top…read morenotch, authentic, and plentiful, and the ambiance is fun. Walked in recently with the World Cup playing and a game of Uno on the table. Service is always top tier. Such an enjoyable experience each time!

Walked in and was impressed with the interior. Has a very nice rustic theme to it. The lady behind…read morethe bar was nice and brought me a menu. Then after studying the menu for a while and her explaining how to order off of it, I realized it was so limited. Tacos, quesadilla, burrito, and torta. That's it no enchiladas, no tostadas, nothing else just a really lame basic menu. I apologized to the woman and told her there was nothing that I was interested in and left. I can't really critique the quality of the food since I didn't have it. Just the two stars is in reference to the limited menu.

Everything was delicious You can either eat there or take home. They even have a little grocery…read morestore attached so you can shop before or after you eat.

Awesome tacos. I had skirt steak, round steak, pork. Gotta go back a see if they offer ground beef.read more

Carlos's Mexican Grill is located in an easily accessible part of Fox Lake with a parking lot. The…read morerestaurant is comfortable, family-friendly, accessible, and cute. The staff are polite, smiley, and show great teamwork. I had a very nice time during my visit. The food was super yummy and was priced reasonably as well. We ordered the chimichangas and burritos, as well as chips and salsa

I ordered a torta meal. Torta was ok. I don't like their rice. It's no good! Fix the rice reciperead more

This is a very nice Mexican place in Mchenry. The combo platter I had on my first visit was good…read morewith the chicken tamale, taco and enchilada. Salsa is nicely balanced and not too spicy for me. But rest assured, they have other salsas that are hotter. The fried tilapia I had my second visit was just exactly what I was craving. Crispy fish with warm tortillas. Really good. The people there are very warm and welcoming. They provided attentive service. My husband really liked it here too.

Went for dinner with friends. We got there and there was a few big parties so the service was a…read morelittle slow but no big deal. The staff was great and took care of us. And we were not in a rush. The food was much more flavorful this time. I have been a few times and thought I had reviewed in the past. I had fajitas they were on special. Very tasty with a nice flavor. The salsa was ok. The other people had tacos, burrito, and stark fajita I had the chicken. The only issue I had was the window was so cold and the draft coming in made it not comfortable to take my hoodie off.

I've stopped in to try this place, I had the worst reaction to their mango marg. I have no idea…read morewhat it was but it made me puke for a day. I tried one taco from this place and the authenticity isn't 100% The only great thing was the view of the lake and some sort of good customer service.

The drinks were meh but the food was really good. Affordable price & loved the location on the…read morewater.

Tacos El Norte in McHenry. The absolute best tacos anywhere…read more They also have the best chilies rellenos and wonderful shrimp soup on the weekends.

Wasn't bad but not even close to the tacos el Norte in Lindenhurst…read more Service was good and friendly place was clean but food was just ok. Much smaller portions too.

Bring salt! Good atmosphere, good drinks(Mango Tango!), good service. Sadly, the food was…read moredisappointing: I ordered tacos and my husband ordered a Chile relleno burger; both were pretty tasteless. The proteins (beef and chicken) were not seasoned. Even the 'spicy' sauce for the tacos was bland. We had to request salt just to be able to eat what we ordered. However, the tableside guacamole and chips were good.

Date of visit: December 13, 2025…read more I love a good Mexican place, and as much as I enjoy Carlos's, it is good to have other options for when I go to visit my friend in the McHenry/Spring Grove area. The restaurant is very large with a variety of seating options including some interesting swings. I say interesting because it's really more of a novelty than anything; honestly, do you really want to have a seat that moves while you're eating chips with salsa? The menu is interesting, with a heavy focus on birria (think brisket, if you're unfamiliar) including in a dipped/fried taco as well as a grilled cheese sandwich, which is what I went with. While the meat in the sandwich was good, there was very little cheese to speak of, and that should be an important component of a grilled...cheese. However the chips and salsa were excellent, with some of the best chips I've had in quite some time, they really taste like more. In terms of the salsa, they are not lying with the "Diablo" in their name. If you are not a fan of spicy, stay away from the salsas as even the mild is fairly potent after a few chips. Also note that sour cream is available but doesn't tend to come WITH things by default, so be prepared to ask for that if it's a key part of your Mexican meals. Also disappointing, the tacos come with raw onions on top. This isn't mentioned on the menu, and was a very unwelcome addition to the dish. Service was a bit of a mixed bag; Jasmine was nice and attentive but struggled on some aspects, including telling us what the three salsas were when she brought them to the table, and saying that birria was a "biscuit," which thoroughly confused us. She asked if we wanted more chips and we declined, but then she brought more anyways.

I recently placed a large order for a group at the doctors office I work at, and the experience…read morewith Burrito Express was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. We always order here, and for good reason. Lolo is always the person who helps me, and he is consistently kind, patient, and incredibly helpful. He makes the entire process completely hassle-free, especially when coordinating larger orders, and ensures everything is accurate and ready on time. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic. Everyone in our office enjoys it every time, and the quality never disappoints. On top of that, the pricing is very affordable, which makes it an easy choice for both everyday meals and group orders. The customer service is outstanding, and Lolo and the team truly go above and beyond. We'll definitely continue ordering here and highly recommend Burrito Express to anyone looking for great food and reliable service!

The cook at 4pm today was superior. I hope management sees he needs a raise! I've gone here for the…read morelast 3ish years. Today was the best burrito I've ever had anywhere. Please keep this chef, he is magnificent!!

Great food great service but the big difference is the quality of the food. It's excellent you feel…read morelike you're home when you're here. The prices are very good. The staff is excellent. Three dollar tacos on Tuesday. Great for commuters right next-door to the Fox Lake Metro station.

This place has a cozy little dining area and we grabbed a booth at the end of the night. Had some…read moretasty shrimp fajitas and delicious horchata. Their house salsa is served warm and we could not get enough. Our server was super kind and very attentive. Great spot!