This is the real deal and in Clinton! We went in for lunch and had an amazing meal! Authentic…read moreMexican and the service was outstanding. This is by far the best Mexican food I've had in town and the owner Cesar could not have been nicer or more welcoming. The staff was friendly and welcoming and service was fast and on point. We ordered way too much food but it was all fresh and delicious. The guacamole was especially delicious with garlic, tomato and was perfectly blended into a creamy dip with some cilantro. My husband ordered the molcajete which was enough for 2-3 people, while I got the delicious birria tacos. We definitely had tons of leftovers! The refried beans were creamy and delicious and the rice was good as well. We will be back!

Best Mexican food in the area! The service is fast and friendly and the menu is huge. The…read moremargaritas were great and I had the Carnita with Salsa Verde which was excellent. Recommend!

Family Mexican restaurant. The service was excellent but be forewarned (grand)pop is a comedian and…read morelikes to joke around in a warm, friendly, and comedian way. I bet he watches a lot of Billy Crystal movies. Food came with homemade salsa and chips appetizer (in store dining) which paired well with the good food. He even brought us a free cup of soup because we were new. We were dining with someone who is celiac, and glad they were able to discuss menu and accommodate and make gluten-free meal without celiac diner getting sick later (which other restaurants refused outright). Ambience is a family restaurant. We will return for the cozy sit down family experience. Please note they are open Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday and Monday.

When it comes to a place like this, which is clearly a family-run "mom-and-pop" shop, I want to be…read morea little more lenient. I recognize they are operating in a different environment, especially being over two hours away from the competition found in Chicago. In any case, I found myself hungry in Rock Falls, so I stopped in at La Familia. I had the opportunity to try a carnitas taco, an al pastor taco, and a tamale. I also ordered an horchata to drink. The food was a mixed bag, but with some notable high points. The highlight of the meal was the tamale. The exterior was soft and flavorful, and the interior was appropriately meaty with a good, mild flavor. I believe this was my first experience with a tamale, and it was an enjoyable one at that. For the tacos, I appreciated that the proteins, onion, and cilantro were all in balance and that they didn't skimp on the meat. I am a traditionalist and asked for my tacos with just onion and cilantro, rather than their standard of lettuce, tomato, and cheese. While the meat had a mild flavor and wasn't completely bland, it needed something more to stand on its own. To be fair, there is salsa, lime, and two varieties of El Yucateco hot sauce available. However, being the purist I am, it is my belief that food should be able to stand alone without condiments. That said, with these tacos, it felt like something was lacking--perhaps sauce, crema, or pineapple with the al pastor. I'd also like to call out the complimentary chips and salsa offered at the beginning of the meal. I loved that the salsa was served in a little spouted container and that the tortilla chips were clearly homemade. They were a bit unusual, with layers flaking off (not a bad thing, just not often seen in restaurants). I also liked that they had a little bit of salt... far too many places skip that, and how can you skip the salt? My horchata was an absolute delight with great flavor. It was a tad sweet for my taste, but that's more a matter of personal preference than a technical issue. The service was a major highlight. It was very kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. The staff was also quick and efficient. Final Verdict: La Familia is very solid and respectable as a family-run, home-cooking-style restaurant. While to be 100% honest it doesn't hold a candle to some of the things you might find in downtown Chicago, Pilsen, or Cicero, that isn't the expectation. With this in mind, it does its job well. While I'm not going to come all the way back to Rock Falls just to eat here, when I find myself in town, I can't say I would be totally against it.

My son and daughter-in-law had the staff hide a special surprize under my dinner plate! Although…read morethe food was delicious the surprize was so much more....thankyou Mezcal employees!

My husband and I stopped in for lunch. The staff met us at the door. We were seated quickly and…read morethey took our drink orders. Chips, salsa were served immediately. We ordered the molcajeti for two. The food came quickly and was piping hot. The waitstaff was attentive and provided refills for our drinks. The molcajeti came with shrimp, chicken, steak, chorizo, peppers and onions. It came with sides of beans, rice, salad, guacamole, and pico. The food was plentiful, fresh and had excellent flavor. The restaurant and bathrooms were clean, neat and orderly. We would definitely recommend this restaurant.

La Casa De Pancho…read more Refused service by wait staff after waiting more than 20 minutes for chips and salsa. Presented valid Iowa ID for purchase of alcohol and was told it was a fake ID. Staff is ignorant of ID security in the state of Iowa and what forms of ID are acceptable per the secretary of state. We've been a regular here for years, but are not going back after this bad experience of being slandered by staff. We also filed a compliance complaint with the Iowa Department of Revenue against their liquor license. Iowa Mobile ID is a valid ID issued by the Iowa Department of Transportation and is an acceptable form of age verification for the purchase of alcohol at businesses across the state. We spend approximately $100 at this business every month, and will no longer be doing so.

Stopped in here on my 2,200 mile motorcycle trip and let's say it was phenomenal!! Very friendly…read morepeople and great food! Portions are very generous and the flavor was so good! The server was very attentive and kept our drinks full. Probably will never visit again but that's just because it's to far of a ride from my home. Lol. Recommend you try it tho if your in the area!

Delicious sauces habanero avocado are tasty chicken taco nice and full ribeye. Taco barely any meat…read moreno feelings either. Unfortunately I was sad about that. Oh that they have a lot of options. This place does a lot of business. I feel like they'll be in business for a very long time and I have a very strong neighborhood following. Don't miss out and try these guys eating in you might get more instead of taking out.

Best restaurant in the area. Try the steak. Very nice people that serve you and it has a very nice…read moreaesthetic inside. Like I said, best in the area.

My favorite Mexican restaurant around!!! Best food and great pieces!!!! I love it!!!read more

This is a small, cozy little restaurant just like back in Chicago. Nothing fancy about this place…read moreand I'm not surprised that no one has reviewed this place yet. But, these small places usually have the best food and that is true with this place. We ordered carne asada tacos, chorizo tacos and burritos and they were all delicioso! Skip Kelly's and come here or La Familia for real Mexican food. Not sure if it's cash only.

We go here at least 2 times a week,the food is authentic,tastes amazing,service is wonderful, the…read morepeople there are so friendly and helpful,and the ambiance is excellent!! We love this resturant and you will too,so give it a try!

It was not very good. The steak was chewy and tough. Great…read moreservice but food not the best

I had birria tacos and they were delicious. Chips and salsa…read morewere also very good. The service isn't speedy, but the staff is very nice and it's worth a little extra time.

I did a pick up order and the girl at the register was completely rude. They forgot to put…read moresomething in my order when I called it in. And when I asked if they could add it, they said it was gonna be like a 45 minute wait for a stinking taco one taco was gonna be a 45 minute wait so I left without my tortillas and my taco. And she was rude. I doubt I'll be back.