Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar

    3.5 (471 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

    Order Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar Takeout or Delivery

    Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar Photos

    SAMMY'S MEXICAN GRILL & BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

    You might also consider

    More like Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar

    Recommended Reviews - Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos - Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar

    Steak salad.
    Mel C.

    My first visit here and I loved the fun, relaxed atmosphere Sammy's has. From the moment I was greeted, seated and given chips with salsa, I felt welcomed and ready for a margarita. The skinny margarita was light but still packed a lot of flavor. The salad with carne Asada (the Jalisco, I believe) was filled with fresh Spring greens and juicy bites of steak. Our food arrived the table pretty fast. And what a treat to walk right next door to Dulce Churro, for a sweet after dinner. Great music Playlist too! I look forward to trying other menu items.

    Taco salad
    Kathy M.

    This is a place my coworkers go to often. Happy to finally get here. Got a taco salad. It was not large. Honestly it was the perfect size. I enjoyed the whole thing even the shell. It wasn't greasy like some taco shells. The chips were good and the salsa was salsa. Didn't knock my socks off but happy it was there since we were hungry. Coworker got the nacho plate. It was melted cheese the fake kind and we were all happy we did not get that - lol. Everyone said they always just get tacos so that's probably a next time pick. Friendly Serice, food came quickly.

    Quesabirria plate
    Jay Vera S.

    Tasty! And everyone knows it -- busy place! I got the birria tacos and they were pretty good! The menu is expansive and the portions are huge! The only downside of this place is the layout/hosting. They probably need a bigger space or a better workflow to handle customers walking in.

    surf & turf tacos!!  margarita in the back there.
    Edward P.

    still great after all these years. they took the booths out of the bar side but i kinda wish they left them there. just always seems tight up front when u walk in there is no waiting area really. wish they used that space for that since u have pick up orders there too with lots of delivery drivers passing by, its not the best area to feel comfortable eating back to back with another table and passers by. i love all the food. millie was our excellent waitress. first time getting the chicken quesadilla appetizer and loved it. not too messy for kids either. every time i go here i get the habanero sauce on the side. it comes with the pibil dinner too. it's very spicy and delicious

    Fish Tacos

    See all

    Photo of Rich L.
    149
    100
    23

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 day ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 days ago

    Everything here is always perfect from the food to service to atmosphere in the restaurant everything is great 10/10.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 2
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Husband and I go to Sammy's quite often. Delicious food, margaritas and very friendly staff.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    I love their food! Service is always friendly. The atmosphere is upbeat. We will be back.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Sammy's is one of our favorite Mexican restaurants. Service is amazing, food is delicious and margaritas are worth the drive!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    the best chicken enchiladas in elgin. been there several times. great serving staff always helpful.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jim C.
    0
    14
    4

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Awesome place. Great people. Definitely will keep coming back. The food is great, and loved the service. Great place to go.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Victor R.

    Victor R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 months ago

    Margaritas and food were amazing. Went back two times within two weeks after our first visit

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jay S.
    0
    13
    2

    1 year ago

    Great food and great service! Be careful with the hot sauce! The waitress told us about it before we dug into it. It was quite spicy!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    best salsa ever!!!!!!!!!!! i eat it every weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i could drink the salsa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Victor R.

    Victor R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Their good and service are really bad. Please to go there! it didn't look like the sanitation was good either

    Business owner information

    Photo of Victor R.

    Victor R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Victor R.

    Victor R.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Carm A.
    33
    838
    5427

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 12

    Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar

    You might also consider

    Grumpy Goat Tavern

    Grumpy Goat Tavern

    4.0
    (255 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Grumpy Goat Tavern is a hidden gem. The first time we went there, my husband and I were seated in…read morethe dining room. Although the view of the golf course was phenomenal, it felt old, worn out. Since the food was exceptional, we gave Grumpy Goat another try and went on a Thursday. This time we sat in the bar. The atmosphere was so much better. The views were the same as the dining room. The best part was that there was live music. About once a month, my husband and I go on a Thursday for dinner and the music. In the warmer weather, the music is on the terrace. We usually have the artichoke dip appetizer. I get the chicken saltimbocca, my husband gets the Jambalaya, and our daughters get the Lobster Mac and Cheese. One of our daughters and I get the Vina do Campo Ribeiro white wine, the other daughter drinks the lemon martini, and my husband gets a beer from their extensive list. I highly recommend this restaurant!

    We came on a Tuesday with my family of 6 to celebrate a life event. There was no wait and most…read moretables were open- we were sat next to the kitchen door. We were given disposable plastic cups for our water, and plastic cups for our soda (every other table had glass cups), which were never refilled. The food was good, nothing notable, but hot and prompt. The service and environment were poor. The walls and doors were visibly dirty. Our server rarely checked on our table. When we asked about the disposal cups, we were told that is normal for a party our size. Such a bummer of an experience for a special night for our family, and very unexpected for a restaurant that cost $25+ minimum per person.

    Photos
    The Goat
    The Goat
    Chicken saltimbocca
    Chicken saltimbocca
    View

    See all

    View

    Sammy's Mexican Grill & Bar - mexican - Updated July 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...