Decent local option. Flautas were decent. Tacos were ok. If I lived closer, would be willing come…read moreback and try something else but not worth a deliberate trip out this way.

Food was very good. I had 2 chorizo tacos, my daughter and granddaughter had the birria tacos. My…read moreother daughter had a steak quesadilla. Everyone loved there food. Very friendly staff and atmosphere. I definitely am coming back.

Fantastic service, expansive menu and a relaxed atmosphere. From small plates to absolutely…read moregigantic burritos, this place has the FLAVOR! The complementary chips come with 3 types of salsa (say what?!) and the elote appetizer is something I could eat on the daily. Come here expecting big flavor, generous portions and a fun vibe!

Good service. They know how to take care of a customer…read more It's always loud in there. My ears (and senses) take a few minutes to get used to it. Feels like it's a restaurant by day and nightclub by night. They just introduced a happy hour Monday-Thursday dine in only. I have yet to check it out but wanted to share what's included on the menu.

We had such a great experience with the team that catered our wedding! They were amazing to…read morecommunicate with and always responded quickly. They also brought everything they needed for the food, including utensils, a griddle, tables, and more. I truly didn't have to worry about a thing! We had al pastor, chicken, and steak, and everything was delicious. The steak and al pastor were definitely our favorites! We highly recommend them for any event--we couldn't have asked for a better catering experience!

We went to La Mera with a large group and made the reservation weeks in advance. Our group was…read moresplit up amongst a bunch of tables. The main server took orders, got drinks to everyone in a timely manner and brought chips and salsa to everyone. And that was primarily the good part of the evening. The second part was actually bringing what we all ordered. It was quickly realized that anything that had lettuce in it was going to be sopping wet. The bowls were drowning in water. You know when you eat a bowl of Apple Jacks or Cocoa Puffs and the milk changes color to pink or brown respectively taking in the flavor of the cereal? Well, that's what happened in the burrito bowls. The water became a discolored mess of burrito "juice". It was gross to look at. Suffice to say, many had to get new burrito bowls. I ordered tacos. Two tacos came on a small plate and rice on a separate plate. I don't know why this place doesn't invest in bigger plates to hold all the food as all the separate plates take up a lot of space on the table. One person got fajitas and she had five plates. FIVE. PLATES. Seriously, WTH?! And of course, I had lettuce on my tacos and they were drowning. And before I knew I had to give my chicken and steak tacos life preservers, I had already added verde sauce. So imagine my seriously wet tacos now being infused with more liquid. They were gross. But let's go back to the time before I had my dinner. Our group took up four tables. Our table was the second one to order, but our food never came out. To give a reference, one couple arrived about 20 minutes after we ordered. They then placed their own order and received it before we received ours. So the main waitress apologized profusely and said she'd bring more chops and salsa, but she'd also bring over chips and guac. Which she did do. She brought chips (no salsa) and chips and guac. Then finally our meals came. I mean my meal and the two other people at our table. Well, sort of. One person never received the side of chips and guac. Just the one for the table for the unplaced order. My wife's meal took another ten minutes to arrive. However, a server who seemed perturbed brought her an al pastor (pork) taco. She said she'd bring ordered chicken. The server got upset and then quickly turned on her heel to bring the wrong plate back to the kitchen. She almost hit me in the head with the plate. Thankfully, I saw what she was doing and turned away just in time. So she was finally brought almost the right meal by the owner who had to make four trips as he kept forgetting to bring her everything she ordered. When the bill came, we were charged for the chips and guac. The one that was brought to the table as an apology, not the one that was actually ordered. It was quickly removed from the bill. The owner thanked us for our patience and then said that they were sorry about everything but didn't know they'd be so slammed due to homecoming. Um, we made our reservation weeks in advance. They were just understaffed for the evening and the kitchen doesn't seem to know that after you rinse the lettuce, you drain the water and maybe dab it with a towel to remove all the excess water. I'll say this: there are plenty of Mexican restaurants around that we'll never return here.

I have had a few recommendations for this place so I was in the area and I was able to try it…read more Horchata was really good I would really go back for it but it's just too much ice and the lady doesn't feel it to the brim that's my only complaint. I also tried something called Vampiro it's kind of like a tostada it was actually really good and I would go back to try more stuff on the menu. The place was nice it's really cool setting I didn't interact with any of the servers just because we did the ordering on the kiosk. I feel like it is a must try place I would have to go back and try more stuff. Happy eating!

It's been a while since I've been here. The first time was during COVID lockdowns. We placed an…read moreonline order for a few milkshakes to go. The wait time said a half hour, and I was thinking "30 minutes for some milkshakes? No way, that can't be right." So I showed up after about 15 minutes... and walked out another 15 minutes later with the milkshakes. Fast forward a few years later, and thinking it was probably just an anomaly, decided to give this place another try. I love the old-school Tijuana vibe and decor, and the food is great. I really enjoyed my tacos, especially with the various salsas available. And $3 margaritas? Hell yeah. But I can't fathom why three tacos and a burrito would take over a half hour to prepare by even the most inexperienced kitchen staff. After we ate, we decided to order a milkshake to go, thinking that with only a few people left in the restaurant, it shouldn't take too long. It was finally served 20 minutes later. Both experiences - the one a few years ago, and the one recently - took place during dinner hour on the weekend. I'm genuinely curious if the inefficiency persists during busy weekday lunch hours when people need to get back to work. As I said, the food is delicious and there are plenty of menu choices I want to try. Life is too short, though. If I were to give it a positive spin, I would say that it's great if you have a lot of spare time.

Great service, delicious food, fare prices in a casual family friendly restaurant is what keeps…read moreLibertyville locals coming back to Dos Amigos! The restaurant is located in a small strip mall with plenty of parking and there is a small outdoor seating area in front of the restaurant for al fresco dining.

The chips and sausages delicious So delicious…read more Steaks burritos and tacos. Beautiful music playing . Soothing and makes our company pleasant ! The servers are so friendly and hard working! Nice eating area inside or out! Table seating . Parking lot is a nice strip mall with ample parking ! Prices are reasonable and worth the amount of food!

We come here pretty often and it's always great. This time we got the molcajete mixto and tostadas…read moremixtas, both were fresh, flavorful, and packed with tons of ingredients. We've also had the ostiones preparados before and they were super tasty and fresh! The place is always clean, the music's just right, and the vibe is relaxed. The staff is friendly and they even recognize our family now, which makes it feel extra welcoming. Definitely one of our go-to spots for seafood and Mexican dishes

I've driven by Zocalo many times, but finally tried it for the first time today. I met a friend for…read morelunch around noon on a Tuesday, and when we arrived we had the entire place to ourselves. I ordered the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. When I placed my order, the server said "good choice" and she was right. They were served with rice, beans and lettuce and really hit the spot. My friend ordered tacos and also commented that the food was really good. By the time we left, only one other party had arrived. Considering how slow business was, we noted that the service was pretty slow. Our server was attentive when we arrived, but once the food came and we ate, it took an awhile for her to bring the check and then awhile longer for her to process our payment. The place has a lot of visual interest from the moment you walk in, with scenic landscapes and photos of people covering all the walls. That made the ambiance fun in what is otherwise a pretty casual place. Overall, this was a good experience and I'd like to return. I hope others try it, too! They need a better lunch crowd if we want them to stick around!

NO STARS!!! They have CLOSED DOWN AND EMPTIED out the place! (2/26/2026) I was looking…read moreforward to their Salsa Bar but last time I visited three months ago they were out of the fresh salsa and didn't offer to make more. Telltale sign I guess.

Quiet location run by nice people. QuesaBirria tacos, Birria ramen, Molcajete, Quesadillas and…read morefresh made tortilla chips. Must try. Super cool salsa bar. What a hidden gem. Plan to keep coming back.

I came here for my son's birthday and because we had some coupons he got from school. The whole…read moreexperience was first class. It was a busy day and the hostess offered us a table that wasn't ideal, but said if we'd like to wait longer we could have a better table. Our waitress Carey was very accommodating, allowing us to use both coupons and bringing some dessert for all our kids, some ice cream, on the house. The food was also good, but the people are what make me loyal to a restaurant, and this was one of the best experiences I've had with service, so we will be back.

It's been quite a while since my last visit here however came back again because a group of friends…read morewanted to come here and have lunch. I really had some high hopes that may be over the years that had grown and learned and gotten better. Unfortunately, it really hasn't during a very slow weekday afternoon. I walked in and there was absolutely no staff at the front to greet you in any way shape or form. I also consider this very poor deterrent for crime and also very poor for security in general. Well, service was decent. It wasn't great. It wasn't quick. The food did come out quickly though. The food was good, not great. And although I did take home my Carnitas pork fajita bowl and looking forward to warming it up the next day, when I opened it up from the plastic container, they gave me the entire bottom was full of oil. It is really rather disgusting and while I do understand that they had to fry up the tortilla shell I would have assumed it would have been drained properly and did not contain this much oil. Also, I feel like the margaritas got significantly smaller. If you look at the picture on the menu, they have a completely different large glass being displayed versus the Glasses. They actually gave us with margaritas. So I really feel like the portions got smaller on the margarita while the price stayed the same, which frankly now makes it overpriced. There are better places to eat that have Tex-Mex than this

Quick service, beautiful and very clean atmosphere,food was great, lady taking orders was direct…read morebut understandably as there was a long line and it was lunch hour. She could still be a bit nicer to not come off as rude as in a "hello, how can I help you" goes a long way instead of "what do you want". I took my food to go so it was a great spot to pick something up quick for lunch.

Been here twice now, once for breakfast burrito and once for lunch. Both times didn't disappoint…read more The place houses a typical take-out vibe. I went pretty early so there weren't any foot traffic, which always makes for good experiences but I'm curious to see how well they do under pressure. Breakfast was with chorizo, of course. For lunch, I ended up going with BLT and pork burritos, thinking my daughter might like the BLT. Turns out, she likes pork. BLT was alright, only because it's not any of the traditional Mexican flavors, but pork was good. Best of all, I really like their hot salsa. I personally think having great salsa is more important than food themselves. For this reason, I'll continue to try more items from their menu.

Alway's a good choice only complaint would be the parking…read more The food is always amazing. Burritos we love, waitstaff is very efficient attentive to your needs.The inside very bright. Transporting you to Mexico .

From the moment we walked into Tacos El Rey de Oro, we were greeted with warm hospitality and an…read moreinviting atmosphere. This Libertyville gem truly serves a taste of Mexico right here in Illinois. Food & Drinks: We ordered chicken and steak tacos, a chicken quesadilla, and started with fresh guacamole, chips, and salsa. Everything was absolutely delicious--the tacos were perfectly seasoned with tender, flavorful meat, and the quesadilla was cheesy, golden, and satisfying. The guacamole tasted incredibly fresh, and the chips had just the right amount of crunch. We paired it all with their signature margaritas, which are a total standout--fresh lime juice, top-shelf tequila, and perfectly balanced. Service, Ambiance & Ownership: Not only was the staff attentive and friendly, but the owner, Jose, personally came by to check on us. He's warm, welcoming, and genuinely cares that every guest leaves happy. You can tell he takes pride in both the food and the overall experience--something you don't find just anywhere. Overall Experience: Between the delicious, authentic dishes, the stellar margaritas, and the personal touch from Jose and his team, Tacos El Rey de Oro is easily one of our new favorite spots. Whether you're here for a casual dinner or a night out with friends, you're in for a treat. We can't wait to come back!