Good cheap Mexican food. Nachos were huge and great. Tacos on the small size, but the burritos made up for it

This is the best Mexican food in Lake County! Far better than the place down the street from them! And better prices, but I would be willing to pay more for great food! So it's just an added bonus. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

What a great little place...we recently moved back here and kept driving by Rauls. One day I stopped in to check it out and was amazed at how clean it was and how reasonable the menu looked. A few days later we tried carry out....the food was very good! Give it a try sometime for a quick and delicious meal! read more

It was good ..... not great, but good. I finished my burrito, but while eating it, I kept thinking about the giant burritos at El Famous. It's worth a try though, maybe you'll find it better. read more

Fast, clean, friendly, fresh & GREAT PRICES! Quality chicken & so delicious, the guacamole is clearly fresh. Outdoor seating is generous & comfortable. I would definitely go back! read more

Small, simple place with great food! King burrito with steak was huge & delicious. Tried 4 different tacos, all of them delicious. Guacamole was on point, too. Good service, quick turnaround for take out. This will be our family's go-to Mexican place. read more

Oh Raul, where do I begin? My relationship with you can be traced back through a long, borderline erotic, trail of empty tall-boys, gluttony, and pride. From the Fish Tacos to the Bacon Tostadas, Raul's oozes excellence in Mexican cuisine. If you were a person, I would leave my family, quit my job, and forsake all of my passions just to spend an afternoon of drunken sunbathing with you on the white sand beaches of Bangs Lake. read more

I'm moving to Wauconda and will down the block from this place, it was our first time here a few days ago while exploring this area. They had decent burritos and tostadas. I've had much better elsewhere though. They did served chips and salsa with our food, which was pretty nice. Their horchata was AMAZING. read more

This place serves the best burrito's ever in the state of IL. We drive almost 40 miles to enjoy the food at this place. They always serve with a smile on their face - the freshest food ever. I will strongly recommend anyone who wants to enjoy authentic Mexican food - do try out this place. Steak Burrito's , Shrimp cocktail, Chicken burrito's, and guacamole. read more

This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants!! I will usually order over the phone and they are quick and polite while taking my order. My food is ready for me to pick up with in 10 min or sometimes less. After picking up the food and going back home or work my food is still pretty hot. I also get the horchata, which if you have never tried, it tastes just like an iced chi. So good! Over all, I really enjoy this place. The food, price and people that work there are truly great! read more

I have been here several times and it has been consistently good. I usually get the chicken quesadilla or tacos. Food is good tasting, filling and inexpensive. Most meals are $5-7. ascetically the place would use some work and they do not have very many tables, but it seems clean and I usually take it to go so its not a big deal for me. read more

We order tacos from here often. The tacos her are amazing. The steak tacos are the best. This place gets busy so order ahead and pick it up.

The best, most delicious and authentic Mexican food in the area hands down. Also can't beat the prices, and prompt service, not to mention the awesome late hours on the weekend. I can't recommend this place enough! read more

Wish this place was closer to my home in Las Vegas. Would be a regular eat out place. Excellent food and perfect salsas. Go here for the food... The ambiance is wonderful for a little spot... Order at the counter, wait for it at a table. Yum read more

Best steak tacos anywhere, and the fish tacos are also excellent. The place is just a little hole in the wall, but the food can't be beat---and the prices are great, also. read more

Great food with fair prices. Beware of quesadilla size, it's a little small unless you get their super quesadilla just as a heads up.

The tacos are really good. They always have a lot of people on there and the business next store sells beer. It's a one stop shop.

Outstanding. Loved it. Hole in the wall with cheap tacos for lunch. Very popular around noon but the staff was quick and the wait was short. Steak and Pork tacos were very tasty. I will go back again when in the area. read more

Food is always amazing especially the king steak burrito and the service is very fast except if you go around lunch or dinner time. The only thing I wish they would do different is wear rubber gloves when preparing your food. read more

Good, fast and cheap food. The king is really big and filling. My kids had the Nacho player and said it was OK.

Seriously the best beef tacos out there! I have lived 30min + away from this place my whole life and I still am there alllll the time. There house chips and salsa are yummy. I have had the beef tacos and tostadas and I have never diverted from that because they are THAT good. The guy up front is so sweet and it is a very relaxed whole in the wall kind of place. read more

They have the best tacos in town and I always have to get a horchata! I always get steak tacos and never say no to going there!

I live in Wauconda and Raul's (their alternate name) is my go- to place for great Mexican food. Their nachos with beef plate is huge and wonderful and requires 2 people (or 2 sittings) to finish. The interior seating is tight (cozy?) but I always take it home, so that's not a consideration for me. Love their tacos, but their burritos are terrific, too! Highly recommended by me! read more

No better Mexican food around!!!! The prices are great and the food is consistently good. Obviously if your going for the restaurant decor go some where else. They're also open super late on the weekends. read more

My hubby and I are on a cross country trip and we wanted something other than the usual. Raul's Burrito Express came up on a search and we decided to try it. We were VERY pleased! He had a chile relleno dinner and I had two beef tacos. The food was delicious!! The chile's were loaded with cheese and the tacos were so good. We were very glad that we stopped here!!! read more

First time here. My taco salad was a taco salad, but it's a cute little place, prices as reasonable as can be, service was friendly and fast. Definite yes for fast food Mexican. read more

Great cooks, great food. Everything here tastes amazing even their fries. The guacamole is so fresh, I put it on everything I order. And I love that they are open late even on weekdays. read more

I would love to love Burrito Express, but unfortunately, the last time I ate there...Cheese quesadilla with beans and rice, I experienced some....extreme gastric upset. Hours of it. read more

Love this little spot. Great fresh food. Super fast service. The owner is always very friendly and helpful. It is also an amazing value. Order anything and you get chips and salsa with it. read more

There food is great for price but the experience I had today just ruined my thoughts about ever going back. The guy took my order today did not know how to multi task and huff and puffing when I ask for my receipt. Charge me twice for an item. read more

I have been going to Burrito Express since 1995. I am especially crazy about their chicken quesadillas and cheese enchiladas! Awesome food!! Ignore the casual atmosphere! read more

I can't go to any other mexican food place because none of them are as good as Raul's. This place is what made me like Mexican food.

Yummy food nice people/workers. Not much to look at but your coming for the food. Might be our New Mexican place have outside sitting, inside sitting and carry out is brisk . read more

Best cheap Mexican food in the area, burrito meal (burrito, beans and rice) runs around 7 buck.

I tried this place for the first time yesterday, ordered the chile rellenos dinner, chips and salsa and a chicken tostada all to go. Everything was made to order and with good speed. The place smells pretty bad inside and it's pretty run down and dirty. The kitchen is exposed and I caught myself very drawn to their kitchen and how gross it really looked. The chile rellenos, they deep fried and then grilled for 30 seconds or so.... They were really soggy wet and mushy with a spongy layer of egg on the outside. The inside was half full of a low grade cheese and lots of seeds. Chips and salsa were good, 2.60 for this. The chips which they serve if you are eating in the restaurant are placed exposed on a very low rack, just sits 4 inches off the floor.... They were washing the floor and using a thing to make the dirty water drain, it's going to splash all over the chips, just simple. The take out chips were bagged and placed up high, I would not have eaten the floor chips just to avoid ingesting detergent from the wash on the floor. It was nice to see a really cute family having dinner, their kids were happy and they went back to the counter a couple times for additional tacos. Prices are good, the man at the counter was very nice and I'm assuming the owner. I can't give this place less than 4 stars because it's not pretending to be anything other than what it is, a mom and pop style Mexican cantina which serves authentic fare which is to the best ability of the folks who own the place. This is the nature of the beast. Chances are that the health department would cite the place for some minor stuff but it's not going to get you sick, it's not pretentious and the prices are reasonable. I wish the owners a lot of success, perhaps with time they will be able to save up and remodel and the such. Wauconda is a great little town with many interesting places, serves to make the place colorful :). I'll probably try more simple items such as cheese enchiladas in the future. read more

Everything is good here! Burritos, tacos, horchata! The langua, carne asada, pork, fish, vegan and non vegan burritos in King and Queen sizes, mind you---delicious. Even down to the side sauces spicy and tomatillo. The service is quick and friendly. Although I prefer to eat at home. Not a fan of the melamine dishes. :) read more

Just great food simple at quick. For a small burrito place you can't beat the price or service.

I love this place. During the summer, I ride my bike to Raul's and eat the most delicious fish tacos on their outdoor patio. I would recommend basically anything on the menu. read more

Overall food is good but consistency as of late questionable...it's a hole in the wall dive for sure but a value $$$

Awesomely fresh, authentic and super service! My go to every time! It is a small place, very parred down decor but the warmth of the people and wonderful food with ample meat makes this eatery a great choice exceeding other fast food places! There's no comparison! Try it, you won't be sorry! read more