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    Monica's Grill

    4.4 (20 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    This is the chilaquiles with Spanish Steak. It comes with eggs but they came on the side this time. Best chilaquiles around!
    Danny R.

    My family and I come here very often and have never not been happy with our food or service. All the waitresses are nice and attentive. Not much seating with only 3 booths and a diner style bar L shaped bar top. You can see the cook as he does his thing. All the ingredients are always fresh. This is truly a hidden gem. From the outside it looks like a little trailer home and inside the deco is not great. But to be honest, the food makes up for all of that. I recommend this place to any and everyone. They have everything from American style omelettes to almost every Mexican breakfast dish. Their sandwiches and burgers are great also. It says a lot when you have 3 kids who can never agree on eating at the same place, except for Monica's Grill!

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    Amaizing chilaquiles and great service, love that place Hyrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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    3 years ago

    Best chilaquiles! Old school vibes! The service was fast and simple. Small but the food makes up to it

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    3 years ago

    Best breakfast in Waukegan hands down the chilaquiles the huevos rancheros everything is good

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    4 years ago

    I don't love pancakes, but love them at Monica's. Eggs are perfect. Actually crave the food there.

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    6 years ago

    Great tacos. In fact they are the largest Mexican tacos I've ever had. Love this food.

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    9 years ago

    There was hair in my food. And I got an omelette that was completely runny and not cooked all at all. The place is really dirty and small.

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    11 years ago

    Best place for breakfast in Waukegan. I been going there for ever, Mabey a lil bit pricey but hits the spot like crazy.

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    English teatime was fun and flavorful. The Castleton beat the Cherry Fig but to each one's own and…read morethere are more teas to try. Very thoughtful to receive a dietary restriction call the day before our reservation. Fantastic table service overall and very American, meaning friendly and upbeat (was this how service was in the 1920s?). Don't be surprised if the manager visits your table to see how you're doing. At first I thought she thought we were unhappy but, no, all tables had gotten that considerate visitation. The valet parking was free but bring cash for the tip. Lovely interior. Does it remind one of something in England? Depends on what part. It's not something in Hyde Park or Aldwych/Strand, each of which had a brighter, more twinkly, more formal atmosphere but, with our upbringings, lesser-appreciated finger sandwiches. Lighting and décor here instead elicited a mashup of a very clean, upscale yet Midwestern-comfy Rye, NY restaurant. Teatime reservations were booked for January 2026 and I was told that the room will be closed the succeeding February for systems maintenance/upgrades. Hope to revisit in March.

    I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it wasn't for me…read more The restaurant was mostly empty when we arrived, yet we were told they were "fully committed" because we didn't have a reservation. It made the experience feel impersonal from the moment we walked in. The atmosphere was very dark and gothic, which may appeal to some people, but it didn't feel warm or inviting to us. Between the unwelcoming first impression and the overall vibe, it's just not a place I would choose to visit again. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be back.

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    A Vernon Hills brunch gem…read more Buttermilk has become my go-to breakfast spot in Vernon Hills, and it's easy to see why the place stays packed. The farmhouse-style setting is cozy and bright, and the whole space has a warm, welcoming vibe the moment you walk in.

    Very popular spot in Mellody Farm that can have a sizeable wait of over 30 minutes if you're…read morelooking for a large table, but the quality of the ingredients and dishes are worth it if you have some extra time to spare. Parking is fairly plentiful, though the entire shopping center is so busy you might not be able to park super close to the restaurant during normal meal hours. The decor is nice, with appropriate themes for a breakfast restaurant and the seating is comfortable. Service is not super fast, but not too slow for a spot that is this busy. The food is really the star here, in terms of the items offered and in the quality of ingredients, good textures, and design of the dishes. I was very pleased that every dish I tried was minimally very good, and flavorful. The burritofull morning sounds like a standard breakfast burrito, but the flat iron steak was spiced to perfection and tender. The mix of chorizo, roasted peppers, chipotle crema, and salsa verde were surprisingly not too salty and really helped to enhance the flavor of the steak. The crispy hash browns, onions, and chihuahua cheese helped to round out the remainder of this dish with some carbs and a bit of fat, resulting in a very enjoyable dish with nice crispy potatoes on the side. The chicken fried chicken skillet mixed a lot of flavorful elements without being too salty. The golden fried chicken is tender inside, with almost a crispy tempura style batter and is mixed with honey smoked bacon, sausage, and griddled country ham. The bell peppers, and onion add a nice sweetness and extra aroma to the dish. This is topped off with a fairly light sausage gravy, cheddar, and jack cheeses. The potatoes matched well with the gravy, but also helped to absorb some of the fat from the meats. The overall combination was delicious and something I'd definitely order again. The banoffee pie pancakes were some of the best pancakes I've had in the last year. Light and super fluffy is not an understatement. Topped with bananas and lots of chocolate chips and chocolate curls, this is intense without being overly sweet or indulgent. The toffee sauce lightly blends in with the other ingredients and the graham cracker crumbles add a nice, almost banana pie feel to the dish. Highly recommended as a very balanced and delicious option. The corned beef hash and eggs may have been one of the best dishes to show off pure ingredient quality. This is house-made corned beef that is extremely tender and not too salty. A simple mix of green peppers, red peppers, and onions really allow the meat quality to shine without distraction, with crispy potatoes to add a bit of starch to the dish. The tres leches french toast was masterfully done, eggy, thick, with just the right level of firmness. The coconut flakes were an amazing combination with the milks, and cinnamon whipped cream, hazelnut syrup, and coconut cream elevated the flavors without making the entire dish too sweet. My only comment is that compared to other items on the menu, the serving of this felt a bit small for the price. The lil'bit of chicken fried is not your average chicken sandwich. This is quality throughout the entire dish from the buttered brioche down to the perfectly cooked chicken. The biggest surprise for me is the pickles, which have the perfect texture and level of acid. This goes great with the sweet potato fries which are lightly crisp and quite flavorful. Overall, this place gets busy and the prices are a bit higher than other competitors in the area. But the quality of the cooking here makes it worth the wait.

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