I finally found the right time to try this place, being in the mood for a dine-in Mexican dinner. 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. read more

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Orale is a cool place. The decor is nice , the service was really good, and, I must say, the restroom 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! read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - Salsa flight appetizer. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

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Very good Mexican food White tablecloth restaurant A little bit pricey, but good quality . Drinks were a bit expensive and not very big read more

Enjoyed a family July birthday celebration dinner and it did not disappoint yet again. Our family that we brought along hadn't tried Orale yet but they really loved all the dishes we tried and definitely want to come back... Especially our 97yo grandma who chatted with the servers. Service was excellent (thank you Donna!) and the food was even better. We ordered appetizers of cheese quesadilla and shrimp queso fundido (buttery garlicky cheesy - perfection) and for dessert, the tres leches flight and flan (not overly sweet and both perfectly baked). We tried the mixed fajitas (shrimp, steak and chicken) along with the fla-kitos tacos and pescado tacos - which were on special for Wed: rice and beans at NO upcharge. Everything was delicious. The vibe is so great here and they sang happy birthday to all of us with a fun flashing light show!! It was great haha... HIGHLY recommend this place to everyone I know read more

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Went here Friday night. Amazing food and service. The decor was cute too. Very inviting. We got a flight of Salsas to try and each one was amazing and different. My personal favorite was the avocado salsa. My husband loved the smoky one. Orson loved the tomatillo one. For mains I had the Quesabirria tacos. The beef was delicious and piping hot. The consomme was tasty too. My husband had Al Pastor tacos which he loved and it came with the smoky salsa. Our son had the Asada tacos. Great portion of beef and loved them. Our server was the best (and I'm sorry I didn't get your name). He was super friendly and answered our questions. We will definitely be back. read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - Flight of salsas - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

Delicious, fresh homemade food with incredibly friendly service. Don't miss out on this treasure. The humble exterior and small outdoor "patio" shouldn't deter you from entering. You're not here for the atmosphere, you're here for the food! Bonus, Nellie and the rest of the team serve up a spectacular menu from top to bottom. The complimentary creamy bean dip topped with cotija and homemade chips were great. Next, as an appetizer, we tried the salsa flight which came with five salsas from mild to extremely hot. My favorite was the mild tomatillo, and the second one was the chipotle salsa. My husband tried the extremely hot pepper salsa and said it was very hot (and he likes spicy). The salsa sampler did not disappoint and the homemade chips again were so tasty. For dinner we both had tacos. I had the tacos, Al Pastor, which were made exactly the way I feel they should be made with onion, cilantro and diced pineapple on top. They had a great smoky flavor, not greasy perfect amount of sauce on them and corn tortilla, which was delicious. My husband had the Quesabirria tacos, which were the perfect amount of meat and cheese and fried to perfection with a delicious beef consume that wasn't greasy had such a nice beef flavor! It left such an impression on both of us. We also enjoyed a side order of elote that we knew was homemade because it wasn't just single kernels, you could tell it was cut right off the cob. For dessert, I tried the Tres Leche sampler which came with a small (which were actually bigger than a sample) piece of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry Tres Leche. Nellie told us they were made in house and they were milky like they should be. I thought the watermelon margaritas could've used a bit more tequila. However, the watermelon flavor was so fresh yummy for a summer evening. Don't miss out! This place is a gem and the food is incredible! No wonder others have given it such high marks. read more

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We have been coming here since they opened. They are so welcoming and truly nice people. I highly recommend them! read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - Tried the tilapia tonight, I cleaned my plate! - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

Went to Orale to celebrate a couple of birthdays. Shortly after sitting down, we were at once served their famous bean dip. We actually enjoyed this compared to the traditional salsa and chips. We ordered the salsa trio and the ceviche for appetizers. Both were nicely plated and incredibly delicious. The margaritas were soooo good! All their margaritas are handmade. My husband got the Carne Asada Tampiquena, served with handmade tortillas, and I ordered the Chile Relleno. The food was perfectly prepared, and the Carne Asada was cooked to temperature. Few Mexican restaurants can cook a medium-rare just how you ask it. Great atmosphere and fantastic service. Will definitely come again. read more

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First time. All was good. Food, drinks, service, clean, friendly. I'd go back. Nachos, quesadillas, tacos. Margs were great!! read more

Food and service is good. They just de good quality ingredients and meats. We've been there 4 times and have had consistent service.

This place is amazing. What a great neighborhood Mexican spot. The margaritas are made with fresh juice, food is prepared FRESH with pride in their ingredients and preparation. I had the Quesabirria. Fire! Lovely! Great atmosphere and ambience. A must try if you're in the area. read more

A one star increase as the experience was now slightly less dry. I went back a few Tuesdays later & the happy hour menu said $6 for the salsa flight but they charged me $8 alongside my 4 for 10 taco deal. Although it was delicious; & the small size stainless steel provided spoon was essential for tasting multiple flavors one after another, (he was going to bus that utensil away, & I said no, I need that); I don't like it when prices are not honored. Despite that, they also charged me extra for the requested onion/cilantro lettuce on the side. First of all, condiments like sauce are not complimentary so I agree to pay the surcharge, then you want to assess fees for pure satisfaction on the raw veg with tacos...alright fine, I left a $2 bill & not more than that. Come on, I just want the full deal at $16. Maybe next time I take it to go & cut all my veg on my own at home; I wonder if the chips & beans would be extra, it might be worth going back to find out. Then, likely to stick around, it might be fun listening to the man & lady go on & on about their food, they are so proud of their technique... with the bored young lad standing guard up front, anyway, these folks seem to love what they do & I feel like I can bring others in future visits. read more

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Great food and great service. I highly recommend the queso fundido con chorizo, poblano rice and shrimp diablo.

We recently had the pleasure of dining here for the first time, and it was a truly exceptional experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, the service was top-notch, and the food was fantastic. Well-deserved 5 stars. read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - Great food - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

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Best Mexican food that I have had in a long time. The staff is so friendly and the restaurant is immaculate. The bathrooms are so clean that u could eat off the floor (no comments please). I always look at the bathroom's cleanliness because that will tell you how clean the rest of the place is. Very unique dishes. The place is hard to find, but worth the hunt. Yum! This place will not disappoint. A unique twist on your ordinary and boring restaurant. read more

We decided to try Orale after my boyfriend found it when searching up local restaurants. He was impressed with all of the positive reviews and wanted to see if they rang true. The restaurant is in a small strip. It is an unassuming brick building on the corner with a small parking lot, but that exterior is a complete juxtaposition to the inside. The inside of the restaurant is sleek in blacks and greys. The hostess seated us as soon as we walked in. We had made a reservation, but the restaurant was almost empty when we got there - 6 on a Saturday. (It was filling up by the time we left around 8) As soon as we sat down we were brought glasses of water. Shortly after that we were brought a basket of fresh tortilla chips and house-made refried beans. Our server was Donna. She was friendly and happy to answer any questions we had about the menu. We ordered queso fundido with chorizo as an appetizer. It was delicious. I started with a cucumber margarita that was AMAZING. That was followed by more drinks - including the strawberry margarita and paloma. All of the drinks were good. I ordered quesabirria tacos dinner. The meat was good, but I would say the tacos were just average. The rice on the plate had a good amount of flavor - garlic with a bit of spice and heat - and was delicious. It also had a side of the house-made refried beans that were piping hot and delicious. My boyfriend ordered the chicken enchiladas in mole sauce dinner. The enchiladas were very good and the house-made mole was delicious. The dinner came with the same rice and refried beans that were delicious and piping hot. For dessert we had the strawberry tres leches cake and churros. The churros were warm and crispy on the outside but soft in the middle. It also came with a small side of ice cream. The tres leches cake was delicious and while the strawberry flavor was strong it was not coyingly sweet. Throughout the meal our water glasses were filled, empty plates were cleared and we were checked on to see how everything was and ask if we needed anything. We were very pleased with the atmosphere, the service, the food and the drinks. We already agreed we would be back again. read more

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This was not only some of the best Mexican, but some of the best food I've had in my life PERIOD! The chips were THE BEST ever . I couldn't stop dancing the entire time I was eating. This place is about to blow up! Soo so good! read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

The ambiance is amazing. Clean and sofisticated. They have a wonderful, and delicious margaritas selection. The imported beer selection is spot on. The food quality and taste is second to none. Taco Tuesday is a amazing with 4 tacos (mix and match) for 10 doll hairs. They don't do chips and salsa as a starter... but they do chips and flavorful beans to start. Original and amazing. Can't beat it. This is a must try spot. read more

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First time we come here but we had to order to go. We were picking up some agua chiles and some ceviche since they were highly recommended by our family. The owners are such great people, very friendly and makes everyone who comes in feel very welcomed. The guy at the bar knows his stuff and they have great tequila that no one around the area has and better products than your famous name brand bottles. The ceviche and agua chile were very delicious but my favorite part are the chips they put in the brown bag. Never have I had such a great tortilla chip. The place is beautiful inside and it has room for family gatherings or a nice party. This place is recommended 100% you won't be disappointed. read more

Very excellent service, very beautiful layout with outstanding staff. Food was amazing and drinks was top tier.

Everything is fresh and homemade even their cocktails are phenomenal. There isn't one bad thing I've had at this restaurant. The service is outstanding they make you feel like you're at home. It's just amazing all around. read more

What a hidden gem. From the moment you arrive you're met with nothing but polite, friendly staff who take the time to explain their menu offerings and drinks. The food is fresh, delicious, and plentiful. Every dish we tried was delicious. We had the queso fundido with chorizo, tale tacos and flautas. All were great. Their fresh homemade chips and tortillas are excellent. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant, amazing service and just all around great experience. It's a little unassuming from the outside but it's worth stepping in and checking it out. read more

Food, Service and Ambiance were excellent. The Mole was authentic, as good as the ones I ate living in Texas. Love the refried beans and chips in place of the usual chips and salsa. read more

Tacos, tequila, and great customer service! Must try if you're in the area! I'll travel from Utah in freezing weather just for this place.

Food and service outstanding . Only thing preventing a perfect score was a limited drink menu

A nice restaurant tucked away on Irving Park Road, Really Great atmosphere, the Staff are very professional and attentive, food is incredible. We will be going back read more

Came in for a business lunch-Delicious food great atmosphere and gracious owners!! I will be back highly recommend!!!!! read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

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Órale Mexican Bar and Grill is amazing! Delicious food, great drinks, and a fun, welcoming atmosphere. Service was great.

This is a hidden gem in Hanover Park. Best Mexican restaurant around. Everything is so fresh. Exterior is deceiving; however, the interior has a nice urban vibe. We had the ceviche, blackened salmon and tampiquena. All were delicious. The owner, Carlos, personally came to our table. Gabriel our server and bartender could not have been nicer. A must try. Perfectly mixed margarita. read more

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Noone there but had a great time with bartender trying overpriced tiny tequila drinks and starters that seemed way overpriced

Great food, atmosphere, unique fresh margaritas and awesome service. Will be back soon! read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

Service was amazing - Bar tender Joel was the best part of the night minus the food. Great conversation, super knowledgeable and friendly. Food and drinks were fantastic, highly recommend the salsa negra Mitchelada. Overall amazing experience and will be back. read more

This place is a hidden gem! Went with family for lunch and all dishes were excellent. We had chips, guacamole, the salsa sampler, then shrimp tacos and chilaquiles al pastor. The chips were warm and crispy - homemade. Salsas ranged in heat and were wonderful. The chilaquiles were the best I have ever had. The owners take pride in the food and the business they are nurturing. They are very friendly, attentive and you can tell are passionate about the recipes and dishes. The restaurant itself is not a place you would necessarily visit seeing it from the outside, but when you walk in, it is spacious, well-updated and very, very clean. Would highly recommend this hidden gem! read more

Great service and excellent dinner everything seemed very fresh and made to order. The chips are home made

First visit to Orale tonight. Nice seating area for having dinner. Nice greeting as you enter and get seated. Not the traditional chips and salsa that you'd normally get but a bean dip instead with the chips. Good tasting and a good change. We had the Asada taco. Good favor, and juicy. A new twist to the meal you can order a side of street corn instead of getting the normal side of beans and rice. Definitely a plus. Will return in the future and do recommend if you're in the area. read more

Very wonderful experience. Don't judge a book by its cover, very beautiful interior design and modern aesthetic. Perfect choice for a day of celebration! Joel was an awesome bartender and even went the extra mile to give excellent service. read more

Orale Mexican Bar & Grill - ceviche - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

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The food was fantastic and everything was unique enough to set it apart from similar places in the area. The mezcal old fashioned was delicious and Joel did a wonderful job taking care of us. He also was so passionate about what they have to offer. read more

My husband and I dined for an early Sunday dinner. The server, Nelly (I think), was so attentive and offered suggestions. Frequently came to the table to ask if we needed anything or how everything was. Food was delicious! We've been looking for a place that does the queso fundido this way and it did not disappoint! We also had mixed fajitas and chicken tacos, which were delicious. We will be back to try a margarita or two! read more

Don't be put off by the exterior, this place is a hidden gem! Our group of 5 came in for a light supper and were greeted warmly. The Queso with veggie toppings was amazing (must try with the green salsa). Wonderfully delicious homemade chips and tortillas!! We also ordered fresh guacamole, papas (YUM), tacos, and chili renello. The service was very friendly and attentive. Prices were really good for the quality of food served. We will be back! read more

Husband and I have been hearing about an AMAZING authentic Mexican restaurant in Hanover Park (right by Irving and Wise) and thought we would give it a try. All I have to say is WOW! The service, food and drinks were absolutely something that everyone needs to experience! The margaritas were all freshly muddled, the homemade chips were so good and the food OMG! What made it even better was the staff and service! Shout out to Carlos, Nelli, Joel and Carlos Jr who were amazing tonight, felt like we truly made new friends. Hats off to the amazing chef too! It's a hidden gem! Go try Orale Mexican Bar and Grill, I promise you will thank me later!!! read more

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