I could forgive having to wait an hour for our food since it was Cinco de Mayo and they were…read moreslammed. I cannot forgive them ruining two meals because they ran out of ranchero sauce and, instead of letting us know and asking us to change our orders, they decided to serve our food with canned tomato sauce. Italian style burrito? No thanks.

Good food, great service and nice clean place…read more Hubby ordered the steak chilaquiles and I had the steak fries and Quesa-Taco, EVERYTHING was delicious! First time here and would come again!

I ordered the menudo. The soup itself was good and the meat was soft and tender. However, I would…read morerecommend removing some of the excess oil floating on top. It might also improve the flavor if the meat is boiled together with the stock, as the meat tasted like it was cooked separately and came across a bit bland. That said, the broth alone was delicious and had great flavor. The nachos and the dip were both very good and enjoyable. The staff were welcoming, friendly, and very helpful, which made the overall dining experience pleasant.

Basic looking strip plaza Mexican restaurant in Grayslake. El Azteca is better than it looks…read morethankfully, as in the food is what to pay attention to and not the lame location. It's a ways from the downtown area with all the cool restaurants, but that doesn't mean it should be neglected though. For sure it's not fancy, but the food is affordable. There's authentic stuff, as well as things palatable for bland preferences. After taking a long stroll from the downtown area, we finally ended up here. It looks like a pretty typical cheap looking strip mall Mexican restaurant. The drinks and food are better than the looks of the place though. Got some of the Jamaica. It's about $3 for a serving. This is agua fresca made with hibiscus flowers, giving it a purplish color as well as a sweet floral taste. As for the food, we each got a Veggie Burrito. It's about $7 each. These came with beans, cheese and cream, which I left off, lettuce, rice, tomatoes, and other vegetables. Maybe these weren't that big, but these also weren't small either. These were loaded and filling. Has plenty of authentic options if looking for anything. It's also friendly enough to American tastes. There's meaty proteins as well as items for vegetarians.

Un restaurante que resuelve los antojos pero no es lo mejor que hay. Los chips de los chilaquiles…read moresabían a los comprados en paquetes, la horchata para mi es lo mejor. El lugar es limpio, las personas amables. El parking un poco incómodo.

The people here are super nice and are always willing to help me if I don't understand a menu item…read more The prices are pretty fair because their portions are huge!! It is nice to see that it is always clean and the sauces and chips on the table taste fresh.

Wanted to find something good to eat near by. I came across this via Yelp. Had decent reviews…read more Upon entering we were greeted. Then prompt seated. Very clean place and it's more updated inside. Outside it gives off more tavern style. It is street side parking. Prices are kind of average if not a tad higher on some things. I tried the quesadilla compasina(sp). It seemed a little bland. It was to have cilantro but I didn't taste it. The floured tortilla was fine. Husband enjoyed the chimichangas dinner. Server was kind. this would be a place to go with groups or family. Chips and salsa- chips very crispy not my thing. He said he liked them like that. You get a tray of different sauces. Most had a sour cream base. Some too Spicey for me, but at least I tried. My favorite was the blueberry mojito!! Perfect flavor and alcohol ratio!! Too bad they didn't have outside seating it would be fun when it's warmer out.

We picked up a family member and made our way to Toluca's for lunch. The steak and chicken fajitas…read morehad great flavor. I liked the rustic vibe inside. I'd like to try the molcajete.

The salsas! My goodness, I could drink it. But let's start with the food, full of flavor and not…read moredry. I often get the tacos either carnitas or steak because they always hit the spot. Esp with the salsa verde, but the flautas are incredible as well. They don't skimp on the filling, and they always come out crunchy and fresh. We often order the food for take out because with a little it's just more convenient. Even when we take it home, the food is still fresh and piping hot. For the tacos, they put the limes, onions and cilantro on the side. Sometimes they skimp on toppings at restaurants, but they definitely don't here. Be sure to try the avocado creama and the salsa verde!

Don't let the outside of the building fool you. The inside is nice and refreshed, very clean. The…read moreportion sizes were huge. Prices reasonable. $9.50 for a margarita the size of my head! The only drawback was service. There was only one server for the whole dining room. He did his best. They also serve breakfast.

These were the best birria tacos I've ever had! Service was also exceptional. The waiter was very…read morefriendly and accommodating. This place is sure to please.

After a Sunday church service, my family and I stopped by this Mexican gem around 1 PM. The place…read morewas surprisingly quiet, so we might have just beaten the lunch rush. From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us warmly and handed us menus to place our to-go order. Our food was ready in about 15 minutes--impressive timing--and they brought it out directly to us. The portions were generous, and let me tell you, the flavors were everything we hoped for and more. I went for the birria tacos with consomé, and wow--tender, juicy meat paired with the rich, savory broth. My family decided to go for the machetes, and let's just say no one was left hungry! While it's a little on the pricey side, in my opinion, the quality and taste more than make up for it. This spot is definitely worth a visit if you're craving Mexican food with bold flavors and hearty portions. We'll be back--maybe next time we'll try dining in to soak up the atmosphere a bit more!

I had a mango habanero Margarita which was fantastic. If you like spicy I recommend definitely…read moretrying that out. It paired wonderfully with chips and salsa. The bartender was very accommodating and had great recommendations. She knew what she was talking about creating a wonderful experience for my wife and I. This place would be a fun place to bring friends and family to hang out.

Visited this place with my husband on a whim. We weren't too hungry, but we each ordered a steak…read moretacos to try. We each also had a margarita. While waiting a long time for the two tacos to be made, we were given a complimentary basket of chips and salsa. I thought the chips tasted great, but something in the salsa was over-powering. The steak tacos arrived at our table with a side of beans and rice. The tacos and beans were bland, and the rice was mushy. Margaritas were average. Service: Okay. The restaurant had few people visiting when we dined in so we were seated promptly. A guy would often come around and ask if everything was okay. I did think the wait for just two tacos was a bit long. Value: * Food & Drinks: Approx $20 - $35 per person *Cocktails range between $11-15 per drink. Ambiance: Interior of restaurant is very colorful. Flat screen tvs in some areas. Music may be playing. Location: Inside the Gurnee Mills mall; 6170 W Grand Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031

Went a couple weeks ago. Service is always great! Friendly and efficient. Great Mexican atmosphere…read moreand very clean. The food was better than ever. I had two lengua tacos. They were so tender, beefy flavored and a hefty portion as well. Two is all you need cause soup and chips & salsa are included. My husband had the steak with the chili de arbol sauce. The sauce was deep with flavor (he said the best ever). Came with rice and bean. Margaritas are good not great. Gotta get a double. Will always go back.

Bistec a la Mexicana. Was ordered by my wife and I. It came out looking like rabbit turds. No…read moreseasoning. We ordered guacamole which I had to remind her of when she brought our food. I would steer clear of this place. No wonder it was dead at dinner on a Friday.