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    Sofia's Place

    4.4 (98 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Flan and Carmel sauce
    Karen C.

    Sophia's is located conveniently in a strip mall off Route 176, Liberty Street in Island Lake. While we enjoy their meals, they make the best homemade flan, complete with carmel sauce. Flan is not just for dessert. I recently have been eating it for breakfast - Eggs and dairy in this dessert makes for a great start to the day!!

    4 steak tacos
    Alexa R.

    My husband's office is in the area, however we live in Bartlett so this place is off the beaten path, at least for me. My husband proudly comes here (at least) once a week and has for a couple years. When my husband raves about a taco, my ears perk up! We were in the area so decided to pop in for an early dinner. We like our Mexican food, and I recently came here for the first time so let me tell you why this place stands out... From walking up to walking in, it's apparent cleanliness is a priority. There's hand sanitizer in every direction and Clorox wipes to help deep clean between customers. Masks are required and worn. Much appreciated, especially considering I work for a local health department and truthfully am anxious about being anywhere except my home these days. Anyways... THE FOOD! My hubby ordered his normal, 4 steak tacos. I ordered the chicken enchiladas rojas and a chorizo taco (had to try them out!) Mexican style. I tried his steak, fantastic flavor which honestly you can't say about most places. Meat is rarely seasoned on a taco, so it's that much more appreciated when it's packed with flavor! The enchiladas were honestly a familiar taste, which isn't a bad thing! The sauce just reminded me of a sauce I've either made or had before... and very delicious!! The chicken was chopped up and very tender. Not dry at all. The rice and beans were good too! My chorizo taco was sooo good! To be honest, the salsas here at Sofia's steal the show. Absolutely dynamite, all 3 of them. Need a taco? (The answer is always yes.) Come to Sofia's!

    a plate of shrimp, rice, and vegetables

    Don't miss this Mexican restaurant in Island Lake. It's easy to pass by but don't! Stop in and eat! Terrific service and excellent food. Had Steak fajitas and Shrimp in garlic. Plenty of food and brought home leftovers. Very good guacamole too. They have a nice selection of beer and naturally, a good Margarita. It's a bit simple inside with a handful of booths, tables and music, but You won't be disappointed here. We had a really nice time and look forward to going back!

    Burrito Pastor (Marinated pork)
    Troy K.

    Nice little find. Stumbled across this place and it was a pleasant surprise. The service was really good. They only had one lady working but she did a great job taking care of our family. For the most part we all got burritos. They were huge. I got the pork burrito and it was delicious. The flavor of the pork was great. My wife and I both got margaritas as well and they were good. Perfect amount of alcohol. Small restaurant but it was perfect for what they are. Only downfall is that they were extremely expensive. Way more then we pay at the Mexican restaurant we go to locally. All in all a good experience and we will definitely return.

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    10 years ago

    Such good food and the staff is very nice and attentive. We have been 5 times now and we will definitely be back

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    10 years ago

    Best Mexican food in the area! Food is always hot and fresh. And the prices are good. Highly recommend to anyone.

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    10 years ago

    Great mexican food! Has great green salsa! Would strongly recommend checking this place out!

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    11 years ago

    Chicken tacos are the bomb here with just cilantro and onion plus their house made jalapeño aeoli.

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    12 years ago

    I was disappointed by this place. They messed up my order and had terrible portions. I won't be coming back.

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    Docks Bar & Grill

    Docks Bar & Grill

    2.6
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    Yes, the prices are on the high side - but probably one of my favorite burgers around. Not sure if…read morethey chargrill the meat? Either way, it's good. Service can get hectic because it can be BUSY - especially if you're outside during a nice day. I love the servers and staff - they're lively, unique, hard working. I highly recommend going but keep your patience and just know the food is good if you don't mind paying a little more. Worth it to me :) Plus - the lake views are pretty.

    We were really looking forward to trying Docks. We had a great table near the bar overlooking the…read morewater, which was the perfect spot to enjoy the sunset during dinner. It was a Wednesday evening, and while the restaurant was busy, it wasn't overly crowded. Unfortunately, our experience didn't meet our expectations. I ordered a raspberry cosmopolitan martini, and when it arrived, there were two ants floating in it. I politely asked for a new drink and even apologized for having to send it back. From my seat, I watched the bartender pour the drink back into the shaker, give it another shake, and pour it into a clean glass. I should have said something, but after already feeling uncomfortable about returning it, I didn't. In the end, I didn't drink it because the way it was handled left me uneasy, and it honestly didn't taste very good. The appetizers were delicious, but we had to ask for plates and napkins because they weren't brought to the table. When our entrees arrived, they were placed on the table before the appetizer dishes were cleared, leaving very little room until we asked for them to be removed. The food itself was good overall. My husband really enjoyed his bison burger. When we asked for a box to take home the rest of his burger, coleslaw, and my leftover fries, we were given a container that was far too small to fit everything. Service throughout the meal was disappointing. Our water glasses were never refilled, and our server rarely checked on us. It appeared she was very attentive to guests she knew, while we felt largely overlooked. I completely understand that restaurants have busy nights, but every guest should feel welcomed and receive the same level of service. We truly wanted to enjoy our first visit because the location and waterfront views are beautiful. Unfortunately, the combination of the drink issue and the lack of attentive service overshadowed the evening. We left disappointed and, sadly, don't see ourselves returning.

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    BLT OR salad? Possibly the most confused I've ever been.  Also there was no mayonnaise. Pretty disappointed.
    BLT OR salad? Possibly the most confused I've ever been. Also there was no mayonnaise. Pretty disappointed.
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    Sofia's Place - mexican - Updated July 2026

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