Excellent tacos and service at a reasonable price. The restaurant had a real family feel. My wife…read morewas given a free margarita as it was Mother's Day. We will go back to further explore the menu options!

Nice surprise from El Pablonito. Great Place to grab a quick authentic Mexican dish. The…read moreplace was very clean and the staff was very friendly, but most important the burrito I order was very good.

Fantastic tacos Tasty…read moreFresh Simple menus Great value Love the small vibes and the corner bar is a great add I had the tinga and chorizo tacos and they were awesome

Amazing real Mexican food. This is a real Taqueria…read more Personal best is the Torta al Pastor. Kids love the Torta de Chorizo. Try them both.

First time trying this spot in the plaza next to the new lava island that's opening. Easy parking…read morefor pick up. The Tacos are a little pricey but they are filling and made just right. Same with the Torta and Tilapia taco. They all come with different toppings other than your regular cilantro and onion which makes it worth the price. They have different salsas with different heat levels for your liking. Everyone there was friendly and checking up on us often.Didn't have to wait long to be seated and to get drinks. Nice chill fiesta vibe inside. Will be coming back!

Good food just very expensive. What going on with the cost of eating out. Could have bought a…read moreweek's worth of groceries for the price of one meal. Over priced eats.

Absolutely amazing experience here! From the moment I walked in, the atmosphere was welcoming and…read morethe staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The service truly stood out--everyone was patient, helpful, and made sure everything was perfect throughout my visit. The food was beyond delicious. You can tell everything is made fresh and with quality ingredients. Every bite was full of flavor, and the portions were great for the price. What I appreciated most is how inclusive the menu is. As someone who follows a vegan lifestyle, it can sometimes be difficult to find places with good options--but this spot really delivered. They offer a variety of vegan choices that are not just an afterthought, but actually well-prepared and full of flavor. It's rare to find a place that gets both food and service this right. Whether you're vegan or not, there's something here for everyone to enjoy. I'll definitely be coming back and recommending this place to friends and family. If you're thinking about trying it, don't hesitate--you won't be disappointed!

We've had Taco Shop before when it catered a graduation party we attended, and really liked it…read more Today we had carryout - steak and chicken tacos, and a chicken burrito platter. The meat is high quality and nicely cooked. Rice and beans were very good as well. The thing we missed was more flavor and heat!! I'd love to get a little heat from jalapenos or spices, but it was not there. The salsa was not too hot either. We're not heat freaks by any means, but we do love some spice in our Mexican food. The burrito also had rice in it so my side of rice was probably not needed. All in all the food is good and high quality. What I'd love to have is more flavor and heat!!

two friends and i tried eataco for lunch this week. we were seated quickly, given menus and water…read more we started with chips and salsa for the table and it was good! we all ordered tacos: mushroom and avocado crispy cauliflower and chicken lamb and barbacoa. two salsas were brought to the table--green and red. they were both delicious! water was refilled and the restaurant itself is bright, clean and has great wall murals. bathrooms are clean. our server was knowledgeable and funny! i'll def go back and try other menu options.

Eataco is a cute eatery for Mexican food in downtown Northbrook, and it had been on my to-try list…read morefor a while. On a rainy Thursday night, we finally had a chance to check it out because we wanted a quick and easy meal before heading to the Art exhibition opening in the Northbrook Public Library close by. The restaurant was not busy at the time. There was only 1 table occupied. After we settled down, there was another small table taken. Our waitress was friendly, but after she brought the Miller Light for my husband and a draft beer "Fist City" for our daughter, she forgot about my lemonade. I had to remind her when she brought our food. She also just brought 1 Fish Taco when my daughter ordered 2, and had to place another order again. Not a big deal. When we left and passed by her, she didn't say anything like thank you or good bye, just looking at us. It was a little awkward. Well, maybe she's just not very outgoing. Hope that I was not expecting too much from a little eatery. Now on to the tacos. There were hits and misses. The Crispy Avocado Taco was very good! It's my first time tasting fried avocado, crispy and flavorful! I would order that again! However, the lamb in the Lamb Carnitas Taco was bland and rather dry. it's the first time that I ever had lamb that had no flavor. Although the mango slaw had a nice crunch, tart and refreshing, and went well with the lamb meat, it was skimpy and not enough to top all the meat. I joked to my husband that maybe that's the taste of munching on cardboard! I don't like to waste food and I wasn't full, but I could not continue eating, and had to waste half of the lamb taco. Husband thought that his Blackened Salmon Taco was OK, but his Steak Taco was not, since every bite of steak had gristle. He was surprised since that was supposed to be their signature taco. Daughter's 2 Fish tacos were good, except that she didn't like the flour taco shells. She prefers corn taco shells. My lamb taco had corn taco shells (2 layers) and the crispy avocado had flour shells. I love supporting local businesses and really planned to give Eataco 5 stars before we came, but had to deduct 1 star after we dined in. However, when I read more reviews afterward and found that many customers enjoyed the 2 bottles of salsa (1 green and 1 red) that came with the tacos, and we had no condiments of any kind on our table. Should I had a bottle of salsa, the Lamb Carnitas would have been edible. Unfortunately, I had to deduct another star. Our overall experience at Eataco was not bad, it took us only 55 minutes for the meal. It fits the bill when you need something quick and simple.

Fresh and delicious! Love that I can make my own salad with…read moreeverything I want. Guac is wonderful as well as the elote. Can't say enough good things about this place

I have heard good things about this restaurant and finally got a chance to go with some friends and…read morelet me just start by saying their horchata is 10/10. No chalky aftertaste, sweet but not overly. You order from a kiosk and then wait for your number to be called. I got the two quesibirria taco dinner with rice and it comes with a consume. This place does Quesabirria tacos correctly.The flavor was there. The amount of meat and cheese you get in the taco perfection. The flavor of the rice went well with the meal. Again The horchata was absolutely delicious. The meall came with chips and they have a little salsa bar that you can try different ones with your things. The elote, I could skip that, but that doesn't bring it down a star. It just wasn't the typical taste profile of elote.I feel like it was trying to do a little bit too much. It's a brightly lit restaurant. The decorations are nice, and the music playing creates a whole vibe. This is definitely on my list of places to go back.

Conveniently located with easy turn from both traffic directions, but somehow this plaza doesn't…read moreget a lot of business so not many restaurant survive here. They are changing name to El Poblanito per ads on the pizza box. Will they serve only Mexican food? Will they still continue to serve custom pizza? Anyhow, decided to check out their menu. They had the lunch special 10" pizza with 2 custom toppings with soda for $9.99. Even though it's 4pm, their online portal still let you order it so I did. I think they should continue this glitch because i would be that customer that continues to order this way. The check out process is through Slice, and they generated a text message and email receipt. Don't be surprised to see a "support local fee", which I'm perfectly happy to pay extra for. They use Apple Pay also, so pretty convenient. Text tells you when the order will be ready and you get another text for when it's ready for pick up. The pizza is pretty standard and generic. Everything tasted fresh and what you would expect. The ham is very thin, likely just sandwich deli cuts. Pineapple chunks are large and intact, though I probably would've preferred the pineapple to be more burnt than just warmed but it retained juice well when it's not over cooked. Nothing too special about the cheese, not high-grade mozzarella just regular ones. Dough is not high gluten so it's not very chewy, which is fine for the kids, the prefer it not too much chew. The pizza is not too greasy so the bottom is not too charred. The crust is not ultra thin, so about half an inch. Overall very standard fast food pizza you'd expect. It's pretty standard for the price for a lunch special too. I think having this lunch special option is pretty attractive, because I would probably continue to order ham/pineapple and will also try Italian beef/giardiniera combos.

Been here a couple time, take out and dine in. Great service! Thin crust ready in no time!…read more Dine in is the best coz the pizza was fresh out of the oven! Crispy crust and fresh ingredients. Esp like their seasonings on the Italian sausage, the Hawaiian with thick ham! :)

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

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

fun menu not a huge menu but everything is always fresh and…read moresolid will definitely go back

This place is a little hidden, but it's a vibe in here. The Latin music is bumpin. I love the art…read morepieces on the wall. It's a small space and everyone was friendly. The food came out pretty quick. They have $2 tacos (for the most) and $3 tacos (steak or shrimp) on Tuesdays. I was curious what the smoked brisket was on the menu. It's a smoked brisket taco. It was mouthwatering good. I also ordered the steak taco, but after having the brisket, I wanted more brisket. It was a bit expensive for a taco, but it was really good. The habanero salsa was no joke. Super spicy and super delicious. I'll probably be back to try some of the other menu items. Overall clean, friendly, quick service!

Flavorful Mexican food with a casual vibe!!…read more I recently ate at Los Azares Mexican Grill and had a really good experience. The food was tasty and well seasoned, especially the tacos and grilled items. Everything came out fresh, and the portions were filling without being too heavy. The restaurant has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that works well for both quick meals and sit-down dining. Service was friendly and attentive, though it slowed down a bit when it got busy. Overall, Los Azares Mexican Grill is a solid spot for good Mexican food at a fair price. With slightly faster service during peak hours, it would easily be a favorite.

If you're searching for the best Mexican food in Des Plaines, look no further than Los Azares…read moreMexican Grill. Their Mixed Fajitas are one of the best meals I've had--perfectly seasoned shrimp, steak, and chicken with fresh veggies, plus all the sides you could want. Everything tasted fresh and authentic. I'll definitely be back again soon!