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 went for tacos special s on Tuesday they were delicious marinated pork and shredded chicken tacos…read moreis a must have !!! I will go back again!!

Taqueria Chapala delivers some of the most authentic Mexican cuisine in the area, highlighted by an…read moreexcellent chicken dinner and consistently great tacos. The flavors are bold, traditional, and clearly rooted in quality preparation. Prices run a bit higher than expected for the area, but the food backs it up. It's a strong spot for those seeking genuine, well-executed Mexican fare

If you're looking for authentic tacos, Taqueria El Tio Ramos is the place to go. There's nothing…read moreoverly flashy or outside the box here -- just traditional Mexican cuisine executed well, with simple, honest flavors that stay true to form. The only drawback is the salsa and sauces, which tend to lean mild. Even when requesting extra heat, they often arrive a bit tame. Still, it remains a reliable spot when the craving for real tacos hits.

Service was quick but refills take longer, other than that steak and tripe tacos are fire. Alpastor…read morewas a lilttle to sweet for me and not tender.

We absolutely love this place. Authentic fresh Mexican food with great flavor and super friendly…read morestaff. We went on a Monday night for their half off Margarita special and 8.00 burrito. They have a nice selection of margaritas. I tried the Mango Habanero. Not too spicey. Ive never had one of their burritos so I ordered a chicken tinga minus the lettuce. This burrito was packed with meat and flavor! Everyone in our party enjoyed their food and drinks and we will definitely be back!

Ordered the Aztec stuffed Chicken this time (along with another shrimp sope) and a side of rice and…read morebeans with consomme as an extra special request so I could add it to the rice (definitely a good combo btw). The poblano cream sauce on the chicken was SO GOOD and just the right spice/heat level. Perfectly cooked asparagus and homemade mashed potatoes made me understand why this was labeled as a "best seller". I'll definitely order it again. The chorizo and Oaxaca cheese with spinach inside was also a great combo with the very juicy chicken breast. Can't wait to order again!

Absolutely yes. I loved the Columbian food here. I only wish I hadn't been so tight on time. I had…read moreto scarf my food down in 15 min and take the rest home. It's a family owned, small business which I love. I always want to suppprt those. Located in the basement with a bakery above it, the location is unique. It's very colorful and festive which adds to its charm. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa and it was enormous and cost $29. Pricey, but I got 3 meals out of it. It had pork belly, columbian sausage, rice, beans, a fried egg, avocado, and a fried plantain . Gigantic portions. We also ordered empanadas and they were the star of the show. I wish I lived closer to Elgin. I have no idea if I'd return, but I do recommend.

Such a great find!! They have Colombian, Guatemalan and Mexican food. I was born in Colombia so we…read moreopted for all Colombian dishes. Forgot to get a pic of the empanadas but they were delish. Was super excited to get jugo de maracuyá. Both entrees were perfect. Will definitely come again!

I finally found the right time to try this place, being in the mood for a dine-in Mexican dinner…read more It's a nice place with pleasant servers, and kudos to the guy who filled my water 3 times. I was torn between a chicken mole dinner or just good old tacos. I opted for the tacos Al pastor with rice and beans. I have had Al pastor at many, many places, and it's been interesting to see people's takes on the recipes. These were, hands down, the best I've had anywhere. The meat was charred nicely, yet tender. The marinade/sauce had the perfect balance between the sweetness of the pineapple and the counterbalance of the lime, cilantro, and onion. I was so proud of my selection, that I ordered some to-go for my daughter to try. I also had a delicious strawberry margarita and finished off with a tres leches dessert. Everything was superb! I'll be back for that mole someday, and will also try their Taco Tuesday. Judging from my food, as well as the presentations of others choices that I noticed, I believe their chef is seriously talented and creative.

Orale is a cool place. The decor is nice , the service was really good, and, I must say, the…read morerestroom stood out :-) The food we ordered was delicious. My wife and I are pretty stuffed right now! I had the quesabirria tacos and she had a spicy shrimp dish with avocado and tortillas. Oh, and we had the nachos with a flight of 5 delicious salsas, as an appetizer. In the end, Orale felt different. It had a city vibe to it. We dug it and will be back for more. Near Hanover Park and in the mood for some Mexican cuisine? Check out Orale!

I order 6 special tacos, thinking i was going to get a good meal, turns out i almost die. There was…read morea twist tie inside one of the tacos!. I don't know if it was on purpose or accidentally fell in there, all i know is that i will be avoiding this establishment.

Taco Thursday? Don't mind if I do!…read more Los Comales is a staple for my coworkers! I've had it numerous times in the past, but this was my first time having it in years! I ordered the Taco Combo that came with 3 tacos with your choice of meat, rice, beans, and a 16oz beverage of choice. I ordered a cesina taco, a carne asada taco, and a pollo adobado taco. It was my first time ordering a cesina taco and I'm so glad I did. It was delicious! Usually my go-to is carne asada but it was a little chewier than usual and it just didn't compare to the tender cesina taco. The chicken was alright, but the cesina was amazing! And I chose their refreshing and perfectly sweet jamaica as my drink! My favorite! Check out @taqueria_loscomales for your next Mexican food craving! And if you've never had them before, try the cesina tacos!! Yum!

Found myself way down Randall Road and in the mood for pollo rostizado but given that it was close…read moreto 8pm I knew the likelihood of that happening was very low if I headed back home so I did a quick search and found that Elgin had their own (original?) Casa del Pollo Asado that stays open until 9pm. I took that as a good sign and headed that way. The restaurant is pretty big with a good amount of tables and booths. It's counter service with self-serve fountain drinks and salsas. They also have beer for sale. I originally was just going to order an 8 pc of only chicken but since I had driven out I decided to make it worth my while and get the 12 pc meal. They were unfortunately out of corn as a side so I got mashed potatoes and beans. They have big TVs in one section of the dining area and a World Cup match was on. My order was ready in about 5 minutes and I'm happy to say that the roasted chicken was still steaming hot and delicious when I got it all the way back home. The salsas are all very good although I didn't get any pico de gallo because it looked pretty soggy. The beans are good and the fries are fine but the mashed potatoes and gravy could use some revamping. Also, I felt like I we didn't get very many grilled onions or chiles with our order. Those things in combination with the slightly high price is what make me not so confident I'll make the trek back to this Casa del Pollo Asado soon.

Quaint authentic Mexican restaurant in Elgin. I was recommended this place for the mexican style…read morerotisserie chicken. What we ordered: * 8 piece chicken with onions and jalapeños * Mac and cheese * beans * extra jalapeños * chips and salsa The chicken was phenomenal! Perfectly seasoned and cooked, it came with corn tortillas. The beans were deliciously flavorful. Chips were served warm and we chose from an à la cart of 6 different salsas. Some of the salsas definitely had some heat. The restaurant was clean, service was friendly. The only con was the plastic forks that were super flimsy. We will definitely be back for the chicken!