This amazing place is based on 3 things: amazing tacos, excellent Mexican beverages and 80s…read moremetal/hair rock. One of my favorites Great food service and ambiance

I have been here a couple times now and the food is always fresh and delicious! In fact, my one…read moregood friends said this is the best Mexican food she had ever had. The staff is always very friendly and the ambience is casual. The steak quesadillas are very good and ample for one person. The shrimp tacos with mango and the guacamole are outstanding! The blood orange margarita is good but I highly recommend the mango margarita, which is fresh and delicious. The only issue is the place is pretty small. Definitely come earlier. They also offer taco Tuesday. Buy two get one free. This is a must try restaurant when you are in the area with ample parking near Butcher on the Block. I will definitely be back!

We're originally from Arizona so our bar for Mexican is ridiculously high. We've had a lot of…read moretrouble finding comparable food out here. We finally stumbled on No Manches and we can say without reservation that they have the best Mexican food we've had in the 20+ years we've lived here. The Tri Color Burrito is my absolute favorite and I recently commented to a friend that its made my "if I could only have one food on a deserted island for the rest of my life" list. Its that good. The margaritas are excellent as well. In terms of negatives, the prices are high and the music can be very loud if you want to have group conversations. Our server even got our order wrong the last time we were there because she couldn't hear us! That said, any cons are definitely outweighed by the pros. Everyone we've taken there has been thoroughly impressed.

No Manches delivers great, authentic Mexican flavors with an urban, upscale twist. The food and…read moredrinks are both excellent -- bold, well-crafted, and clearly intentional. That said, the live music creates a high-energy vibe, so it's not the best spot for a quiet dinner or for kids. Perfect if you're looking for flavor and atmosphere. A couple issues with our meals however the manager made sure to fix them to ensure we were happy when we left. Well done.

I was in Crystal Lake and was looking for a place to get lunch. We ended up at Antojitos for…read moreauthentic Mexican food. The restaurant is not for inside dining so be prepared for ordering to go. I ordered enfrijoladas for $12. I've never had them and didn't know what to expect. The price was somewhat steep but the portion and weight was definitely hefty. The food was scrambled eggs layered with corn tortillas, beans, cheese, and sauce. I wasn't crazy about it but it is more my personal taste with corn tortillas. This happened to be a solid dish and I would recommend checking them out.

So if you're craving some good Mexican food. This is a spot to try for sure!…read more I got the Burrito La Fonda. Couldn't have asked for a yummier burrito. It's covered in cheese and your choice of red or green sauce. Or both. Of course you have a choice of meat..but it's lovely nice spot. Comfortable sitting but no sitting to dine in. Other than that, do check out this superb joint.. Thank you La Fonda!!!

I stumbled upon it thanks to some fantastic Yelp reviews, and it definitely piqued my curiosity…read more Turns out, it's quite the unique setup. Imagine walking into a supermarket, but then you discover it's also home to a charming bakery, a refreshing Michoacana, and, most importantly, a bustling taco stand tucked away in a corner. It's like a little culinary adventure all under one roof. When I first got to the taco stand, I wasn't entirely sure of the drill. There were a few bench tables, and I wondered if it was table service or if I should order at the small, somewhat unassuming entrance. A younger fellow was taking orders there, and while he efficiently guided me on what to do,order there, pick up when your name's called by the guisado stand, I have to say, his demeanor wasn't the warmest. A friendlier face at the counter would definitely make the initial interaction a bit more welcoming, especially for first timers like me. The main supermarket area looked sparkling clean, but the taco corner itself felt a bit more lived in, shall we say. It was quite cozy, almost a bit cramped, and the tables and floor could've used a little extra attention. That small, almost closet like door where you order definitely adds to its rustic charm, but it also made me pause for a second before committing to my meal. It was interesting to see a good number of local workers stopping by for their lunch always a good sign of authentic food. On a super positive note, the folks cooking up the food were an absolute delight. They were genuinely friendly and incredibly helpful, which really brightened the whole experience. Okay, onto the good stuff the food. I started with a steak burrito, and let me tell you, it was generously portioned and packed with flavor. It was absolutely delicious, though I'll admit, it was quite the gloriously messy and delightfully greasy affair to eat. Definitely needed a few extra napkins. Then came the tacos. I tried a variety steak, lomo, al pastor, cecina, and chorizo. Most of them were seriously tasty. The only one that didn't quite hit the mark for me was the chorizo the flavor just didn't quite work. But here's a little secret I discovered the cecina and lomo meats are incredibly flavorful on their own. If you try them straight up, maybe with a little cilantro, onion, and salsa on the side wow, they are truly amazing. In the taco, they can sometimes feel a tad dry, but separating them out transforms them into something spectacular. The prices were quite reasonable, which is always a bonus. Overall, I'd definitely go back for more tacos especially now that I've figured out the best way to enjoy those cecina and lomo. I think next time I'll opt for takeout, and hopefully, the friendly energy of the cooks might rub off on the order taker at the front. It has a lot of potential and some truly delicious offerings.

The taco meat is very good quality you can taste all the different salsas and they usually have one…read morein a big molcajete up front. Service is also very fast these guys know what they're doing and they do it well, helps a lot when I'm on lunch break and need a quick bite to go.

Great place, great staff with friendly smiles. Clean and very inviting…read more The food was tasty and epic

This place has the BEST shrimp and fish tacos around. The shrimp is grilled which I absolutely love…read morebecause it's not that heavy. The fish tacos are fried, but they don't have a very heavy batter. They are spicy and delicious!!

These tacos are absolutely delicious! Located outside the Shell gas station and yum! They are…read moreamazing ! We had them last week and I loved them so I came back! Tacos are $3 each they have asada, Al pastor, pollo, chorizo , Cabeza , lengua and Cecina they also have burritos $12, quesadillas $12 and tortas for $12 each! They don't have drinks just soda but no alcohol! Lameeee but it's ok you can buy your tacos to go and make a delicious margarita at home yassss! Lol it's authentic not a fan of that salsa tho, the green one is good not the red tho unless you like chipotle chilis then ok. I'll post a pic of my tacos in a bit , lots of parking and it's a good food truck! Just drive safe getting here , they are that good! Yummmmm!

Best tacos in Crystal lake hands down. Taco guy has over 35 years experience and makes his own…read moreseasonings. Serves Tuesday-Sunday from 4:30-11pm

The Trio Grille was a pleasant surprise for a quick lunch. Attached to a bowling alley, this bar…read moreand restaurant exceeded expectations with its ambiance and food quality. I had the blackened chicken sandwich paired with parmesan and garlic potato wedges, both bursting with flavor and absolutely delicious. My wife chose the fish tacos, which were also flavorful, though the tilapia had a slightly fishy taste that wasn't to our liking. We ended our meal with the panna cotta dessert, which looked fancy and tasted delightful. Kudos to the friendly and helpful staff, especially CJ, our server, who gave excellent recommendations and provided personable, attentive service. We definitely plan to return to try more menu items and highly recommend stopping in for a visit.

So I went in on a Friday when driving through town to get a quick beverage around 5pm. The place…read moreis in or connected to a Glo Bowl. The atmosphere of the restaurant is pretty open bright and nice. After some chat and hearing that the fish fry is popular, I thought ok, I'll give it a try. I haven't had a fish fry in years. I had the three piece cod, battered and fried, with side choice of fries. It also came with a roll and coleslaw. You can also get Walleye, or all-you-can-eat for a few more bucks. Coleslaw is not my favorite thing but I thought I'd try it. It was kind of tart and vinegary. Still not a fan so I left that alone. The fish was the star of the show of course and was pretty great, I have to say. Cooked so the fish was tender and flaky inside a crispy crust. The fries were fries, and I took most of those and the role home. The pretzel roll would be for a little sandwich later. All in all for the price a surprisingly decent meal. I have been kinda disappointed in restaurants lately but this was just as you'd wish; tasty, a decent price and the servers were great.

We were here once right when they opened and I didnt remember much and we have been meaning to come…read moreback. We got take out, ordering was super easy on Toast (Love Toast). We ordered online from across the street at Target and were given a pick up time of 10 minutes. I figured it may not take that long so after about 5 minutes we went over and it was ready. Super easy, super fast! My wife got Al Pastor tacos with cilantro and onion and I got an Al Pastor torta meal with rice and beans. Everything was fresh and tasted great, good portion sizes and good prices. Their Salsa verde is very unique, very fresh tasting, we liked it alot. The Al Pastor was as good as you're going to get without a spit. Its cheap, good and fast....can't ask for much more

Grabbed takeout for my family. We all loved their chips and salsa and their guacamole was amazing!…read more The gorditas were tasty, grab at least 2-3. They are small enough to NEED more. Overall, will go back. Try it. I think you will too.