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    4.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Original Tacos - Chimichanga with Refried Beans & Rice along with a Cup of Queso Blanco Cheese Dip

    Original Tacos

    3.9(17 reviews)
    9.1 mi
    $

    Incredible place to eat some delicious quality Mexican food! Never have had an unpleasant…read moreexperience every time me and my family come to this place. Very quick service on top of that! That ambiance is very pleasant along with very nice staff even when they're busy! I honestly don't have anything I can complain about this restaurant. Always quality food!

    Just want to start off by saying that I eat here weekly, and have for months. On this particular…read moreday I ordered my standard burrito I always order. Unfortunately they put lettuce and tomatoes on it, and I am allergic to tomato's. I called back and just explained the situation, I didn't want to blame anyone just simply stating perhaps I misspoke or it didn't get written down. I was informed several times there's nothing anyone can do, and I'd have to call back tomorrow. I said I am not trying to file a complaint or even get a refund, I'd really just like to pick up a new burrito. She reluctantly agreed. When I arrived, she decided to reprimand me further about my etiquette and how long it took me. The remade burrito itself was 1/3rd the normal size, poorly made with nothing inside. If they make something this simple turn into this big of an ordeal, and then deliberately give me a poorly made burrito, almost 4 inches shorter than the standard I paid for out of spite, what else did they do to it? For obvious reasons, It went right into the trash. I would like to point out as well, after tipping 20%, this burrito was just short of $17. Whether you live here in town, or are just passing through, I would definitely spend your money elsewhere.

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    Original Tacos - No seasoned dry boiled chicken

    No seasoned dry boiled chicken

    Original Tacos - 3 beef tacos

    3 beef tacos

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    La Familia - Chips and Salsa

    La Familia

    4.5(72 reviews)
    14.7 mi
    $$

    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.

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    La Familia - Carnitas taco (front) Al Pastor Taco (back). Requested w onion & cilantro. Tamale

    Carnitas taco (front) Al Pastor Taco (back). Requested w onion & cilantro. Tamale

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    La Familia - But large enough for your entire group/family.

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    But large enough for your entire group/family.

    Niccoli's - mexican - Updated July 2026

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