If you're searching for the best Mexican food in Des Plaines, look no further than Los Azares Mexican Grill. Their Mixed Fajitas are one of the best meals I've had--perfectly seasoned shrimp, steak, and chicken with fresh veggies, plus all the sides you could want. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. I'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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Food has always been good here but when you go in and order to go and the person taking your order is more interested in her conversation with another employee and gets the order totally wrong that is a problem... we ordered a chicken taco salad with no onions add avocado and have had this many times... instead got a grilled chicken salad with a lot of onions and no avocado and got charged for it too... there were no other customers in the establishment. We will not be back which is a shame because I love dining local.... read more

Wow! This was a great experience! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is one of the cleanest restaurants I've visited.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Not just in Mexican dining. The food portions are generous and the flavor is fantastic. You can taste how fresh the ingredients are. We had the steak and shrimp fajitas (requested combo) and the mole enchiladas (also requested). The kitchen is accommodating to orders and staff is very friendly. Why did I take a pic of the shrimp? Look how well they butterflied the shrimp! So clean! Flavor and juiciness is on point! I have trouble finding finer dining with this attention to detail on the shrimp. Totally worth the value of the dish. We will definitely be back. Please support this great restaurant. read more

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Burrito was pretty good. The meat was well seasoned and good quality. I wished it was more beans n sour cream. It's not five star because the burrito was way smaller than the last few review while the price is higher read more

Ordered pick up and it was a very easy process. The gentleman behind the counter was so kind and welcoming. I ordered a chicken taco dinner with rice and beans. It was very fresh and I enjoyed it greatly! Will definitely return to try some more menu items. read more

Flavorful Mexican food with a casual vibe!! I recently ate at Los Azares Mexican Grill and had a really good experience. The food was tasty and well seasoned, especially the tacos and grilled items. Everything came out fresh, and the portions were filling without being too heavy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that works well for both quick meals and sit-down dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly and attentive, though it slowed down a bit when it got busy. Overall, Los Azares Mexican Grill is a solid spot for good Mexican food at a fair price. With slightly faster service during peak hours, it would easily be a favorite. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wonderful little restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped here because it's literally 2min from the Des Plaines theater. Had a quick little dinner before the show. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Yes, you order at the counter but seating is comfortable and the restaurant is very clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] While were there eating at least five people came in for carry out and everyone knew the owner by name. Nice vibe, the owner is personable and friendly. PS the food is great, fluffy rice, great beans and my chicken chimichanga was spot on. Also had a nice trio of house hot sauces. To top it off the have off-street parking! I'll be back next time we see the theater! read more

Very good Mexican food. The restaurant is a 15-20 minute drive from me but I needed a change from the Mexican offerings near me and made the drive. My steak burrito was very tasty. My daughter really liked her sope. I'd surely eat here again. read more

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Los Azares just opened, and it was fantastic! The interior was clean and cozy, the staff were very kind and welcoming, and most importantly the food was on point. Fortuitously we went on a Wednesday, and there were $2 taco specials. We tried them all, and they were all muy excellente with the al pastor and barbacoa being my faves. Flavorful, and not dry or greasy at all. The rice, beans, and hot sauces were all tasty. Also, the horchata is housemade and delicious. Chips were good but not sure if it comes with salsa (we had to ask.) Our kiddos even commented how they loved the quesadilla. I think we might've found our new favorite Mexican restaurant. I'm looking forward to trying their breakfast sometime and know we'll be regulars. I hope they keep up the great work in quality of food and service; bravo! read more

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Steak Burrito was very tasty! Steak Salad is fresh and light I recommend you get extra meat on it for $2 extra Well worth it Enjoy read more

I was in my old neighborhood and craved some Mexican so I popped in for a carryout burrito with rice and beans. Very tasty and very fast. The burrito was not greasy at all and the rice and beans were also very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a nice spot that's easy to get in and out of.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll be back when in the area. read more

Had lunch today and it was perfect! Have never had a bad meal or experience at this restaurant. Staff is friendly and very helpful.

Incredible Mexican burritos and tacos! I can't remember having steak/asada burritos that were piled high with great ingredients! Thank you! read more

The food and service was just amazing this is my second time coming here and i love it so much this is starting to be our go to place the enchiladas are honestly my favorite definitely the place to go read more

Los Azares Mexican Grill - Enchiladas Verdes - Tacos Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Fresh and tasty food, quick and friendly service, reasonable prices, a nice neighborhood find!

Sometimes, places like LA are maybe a bit inconvenient to get to, but are gems. The LA is a gem. I thought I'd have to travel far to get decent Mexican food as I'd like to mix things up (Mexico Restaurant is a good place, por ejemplo). Los Comales used to be my fave until one employee there basically effed me, but then after checking out Jonathon Zaragoza's YouTube videos, it got me very much in the mood for Mexican food...and I found this place. I placed a relatively big inaugural order: carne asada steak burritos, tacos meal, and an order of cebollitas. Some differences, none of them bad, that made it a bit different from Los Comales but maintains a very similar quality: excellent steak tacos with onions and cilantro, satisfying burritos that are remarkably similar to LC, and the cebollitas were nice, but the stems were longer - no complaints here, I'd like the texture and taste! This is my new local spot! Love it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, did a pickup, so I didn't stay long inside, but it seems nice and clean, it's not TBK big but you can eat in comfortably.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking is available for about maybe 10 cars, so don't bring the whole church in! The nice young lady that greeted me was friendly and got my order nicely wrapped up. No more Chipcraptle or other humongous chains! read more

This was a Grubhub order so I can't really speak for the service or ambiance. The prices are good and there are plenty of menu options though. Our chips and salsa were bland, as were the beans and rice. I do know that midwestern palettes are different from Left Coast or southern palates, so I'm not too surprised. Her asada tostada was a little bland too, but the picadillo tostada made up for it with more "oomph" to it (that's a direct quote). My barbacoa burrito was good and the sauces on the side were delicious. They have that subtle spice that sneaks up on you and five minutes after you've eaten your lips start burning. Perfect! Overall, it's okay. Three and half stars, rounded up thanks to the "oomph." read more

Yes yes yes! I am a loyal customer at the other Los Azares off of Harlem and when I saw they opened up on my normal commute route, I was ecstatic! If you're looking for just classic good Mexican in the area, you've found the spot here. Their steak tacos/burritos are my favorite, but also enjoy their taco salad always. Prices are your average take out Mexican, just classical good. Plenty of seating inside, grab your friends and swing by this great family owned restaurant. Staff were friendly and fast like the other locations. read more

Stopped in on a random Friday since I used to have Los Azares on Harlem when I lived in the city. Sometimes with multiple restaurants you fear quality differs but this tastes just how I remember - delicious! I opted for the chicken nachos and the chicken was juicy, chips crunchy, and no shortage of cheese atop. My mom got the three steak tacos which looked yummy. My sister got the burrito which had this tangy orange sauce that accompanied it - also tasty. Service was good, fast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good amount of seating inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]What an amazing neighborhood spot.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We stopped by Los Azares many times after they opened and have always been happy with their food, so much that we decided to order catering from them for my daughter's birthday. Hugo was so easy to work with and everything was so tasty! Our guests loved all the food! We will be coming back to Los Azares for our future parties. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The business is easy to miss from the main road but stop in -- you won't regret it![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

After a game we checked on yelp and it looks good so we drove here. When you arrive and you look at the place it looks really ugly to be honest and then we heisted to come in because it's not that welcoming from the look. We walked in we have to place the order before you sit. We got barbacoa taco, steak burrito, suizo burrito and steak torta. The steak burrito was good and had big pieces of steak and zero fat. The suizo burrito comes with a hot sauce on top but we asked for it on the side. We tried the sauce and it was very good and warm. The steak torta was very tasty and fresh with lots of flavor. The barbacoa taco was very delicious and I would highly recommend this meat on anything they sell here. The green salsa was very good and so was the red but it had a nice kick too it. The nacho chips are made there so they were good. They have two tv's you can watch while you eat. Good thing we came in because the food was very delicious. read more

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Good, honest Mexican food. The gentleman behind the counter is always friendly and accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a fast casual restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It has better Mexican food than some of the more fancy places. The taco salad and chile relleno are excellent. Good guacamole too. Nothing fancy, just clean and satisfying food. read more

Drove b and saw this place the other day, so we stopped in to tey it. There was one occupied table when we walked in and ordered, by the time we finished, 4 other table had folks at them. Got burritos dinners (Thursday special), chicken (gringo toppings) and pastor (cilantro, onions & cheese). Yum! Very flavorful! Good sized servings! This is one of 3 locations, and I am certain we'll be back! Its clean, comfortable and the staff is friendly! read more

Such amazing food and great service! Owner was very accommodating. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was well maintained and food came out quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Food was great generous portions, very friendly people working there, and most of all very clean. read more

Los Azares Mexican Grill - Steak and Shrimp Fajitas - Tacos Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

This new Mexican restaurant is a positive addition to the city of Des Plaines. The staff was so nice and greeted us warmly. The place is immaculate which is so important to me. We stopped in on a Wednesday, and the special was $2 tacos, so we had tacos of various sorts. It's nice that you can have a choice of different taco shells because some places don't offer a choice. I prefer hard shells and they had them. The salsa verde was mild and I like that. I know we will return. read more

Los Azares Mexican Grill - Tacos Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

In Chicago for business, found this restaurant randomly on yelp. The counter staff was friendly and helpful and the enchiladas verdes (pastor) dinner was excellent. Give it a try! read more

Randomly found this place on GrubHub. We ordered the pastor taco, steak burrito and a chicken milanesa torta. Very clean food, not dripping in oil. Everything was honestly delicious! Will order again. read more

Always good food, never had a bad experience here. Call ahead and you can p/ u in 5-10 minutes read more

Tacos way too expensive. For low quality meat. They rely way too much on one chickenbullion artificial flavoring to season meat. Waitress unatantive and she goes from handling cash to getting food to your table and serving the drinks to wing tables with the same rag. Never appeared to wash her hands or the rags. Also using bathroom without taking off apron. [[HIGHLIGHT]]NASTY! *wiping tables with dirty rags[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

Food was okay, atmosphere is cool, and the service was great. The food wasn't as flavorful as the other Mexican restaurants I'm used to from around the area. I had the pollo tacos and shared a platter of the nachos. Both were just okay - nothing to rave about. The restaurant itself is clean. Reminded us of a diner! The staff were also super kind and helpful, which is awesome. This hasn't replaced my go-to Mexican restaurant in the area, but I'd still visit again to try something else on the menu! read more

Their prices are not updated on their website. When brought to their attention they said they know?? So after reviewing on line menu went in to order that's when you realize all prices are off a few dollars for each meal. read more

This spot has great tacos and tortas. I especially loved the pork torta which I asked for with all toppings. The torta was huge and the bread kept everything together. My husband tried the steak tacos with cilantro and onion, and said they were really good. We also got a side of guacamole and chips, which were also great as well. My only suggestion would be to forego the torta meal option with rice and beans because the portion of rice and beans were really small in my opinion. Looking forward to going back to try more of the menu. read more

Went there for the first time tonight got the lay of the land. I ordered el pastor tacos with cilantro and onions. The meat was very flavorful and lean. Many other places in the neighborhood serve very grizzly and fatty pork but not here. You need to buy the salsa they give you free chips with green or red sauce out of squeeze bottles. We did enjoy the tomatillo sauce but we do prefer chips with actual salsa. Salsa was ok could amp up on seasoning and spice. Hubby got chicken enchiladas with mole which was very flavorful with a nice heat. Reasonably priced and the staff is so very friendly and accommodating in every way. I love the fact that it's BYOB will definitely be back with friends. Got to check it out. Next time will take a photo...this time we were too anxious to dig in plates looked so inviting we forgot lol read more

Food was really great! Went there for Des Plaines chamber restaurant week and have some pretty tough diet restrictions at the moment - they were so great and customized a burrito bowl for me. Service was incredible. Food served fast and super fresh. Give it a try! read more

this new location is clean, has plenty of parking, and the staff are super easy going and friendly! this is the best casual Mexican food I've had in the Chicago area so far. i had a carnitas chimichanga, which might have been overkill... but was delicious! shared a horchata and chips+guac with my fiance to complete the meal. it was really telling just how good this location is as all of the dine-in patrons were commenting out loud to staff how much they liked the food! read more

The food is good and you get nice size portions. My only complaint is that they could give a little bigger portions of the rice and beans in the meals. But I will recommend it in comparison to some of the other Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

10/10 such friendly staff and a great menu. We got a huge plate of food and everything was delicious! Will definitely be back!! read more

Los Azares Mexican Grill - Enchiladas de mole - Tacos Near Me - Des Plaines, Illinois

Absolutely amazing food and great owner!! Best Mexican food I've ever had hands down. Highly recommend!!

Eat here and eat in! The food is delicious, and the hospitality is great. After you place your order and grab a seat, they bring you fresh chips and salsa while you wait. I ordered the fish tacos and I basically got a full on fish taco dinner that was top notch. I love a number of the grab-n-go options in the area for tacos or burritos, but this place is just more hospitable. It's nice to eat off a plate! They're new and I hope they do well. read more