We had been looking forward to coming here. It has been a while. When we arrived, there were two…read moreother tables that were taken. This was at a time between lunch and dinner. The waitress came shortly after sitting. Ordered my meal, a soft Food came out in an appropriate time. It looked lovely. I never received the water. I did remind her when she brought out the chips. After I got my meal I thought she went home for the day. The other two tables left. I sat there. I would say possibly 30 minutes. She never came out and checked on me or brought me my check. I went up to the front to pay. She then came out and gave me my check. There was just such lack of service. Well, when I used the restroom, is was nasty. The waitress was the last person in the restroom before I walked in. Needless to say, I barely made it home if you know what I mean.

Great food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. I've been here multiple times and have always…read morehad a positive experience. The quality and service keep me coming back, and I'll definitely continue to visit. Definitely recommended!

My go to taco spot in all of Chicago. Every time I try a new taco spot I compare it to El burrito…read moreamigo and always choose el burrito amigo as the better spot.

Friendly and fast! The food was delicious and good cost. The place has parking in the front & lots…read moreof seating. Pretty clean. Lots of families enjoying dinner. Lots of Mexicans eating (thats how you know it's a good Mexican restaurant).

I love going to the Farmers Market at Daley Plaza in Chicago. They have so many things to choose…read morefrom that includes fresh fruits & veggies, flowers and food vendors. I happen to see this vendor and decided to try their tamales. Staff was very friendly and I ordered my tacos as well as a few of their pastries. The tamales were delicious! Really enjoyed them. I have been back a second time for the tacos and will definitely come back and get them again. Thanks Aracely's!

Had a veggie sandwich (not on the menu) since they were out of poblano and cheese tamales. It. Was…read more Delicious. The staff were all super kind, the place was clean inviting. I'll be back!

I usually love this restaurant and order from here all the time I even live right across the…read morestreet. Unfortunately, I had a really disappointing experience today. I called around 12 noon on Thursday, October 30th to place my usual order (steak and over-easy eggs with green sauce). The woman who answered didn't understand English and told me they didn't have what I was asking for that they only had tacos and burritos. I explained that I'm a regular and order the same thing every week, then kindly asked if she could transfer me to someone who speaks English. She said "one minute," put me on hold, and then hung up after about 10 minutes. That was very rude and unprofessional. I truly love the food here, but please make sure that whoever answers the phone is bilingual or able to communicate clearly with customers. I can only imagine how much business is lost when English-speaking customers are told the restaurant only offers tacos and burritos that's definitely not the case, and it's a shame for such a great spot.

Food good for price. Would order again. Like that you can customize your burrito. Tacos simple and…read moretasty.

Found with help of Yelp! The chorizo taco was meaty and not overcooked like others I've had. The…read morepastor was juicy and paired well with both red and green sauce. I wished I'd have been warned the Large Horchata came in a quart jar. Overall, good place for authentic Mexican. I'll be back. Try it!

If you are under the weather.....or not........they have some of the best homemade chicken…read moresoup...oh my.......tacos were ok this time.. .know that their tacos are smaller in size...these were "done".....if that makes sense.....overall I love the place..love their service and the supervisor, nice, warm and inviting

stopped by Zacatecas for lunch and ordered the $8 Gordita special, which includes rice and beans. I…read moreadded a tamale, bringing my total to about $14. Unfortunately, I wouldn't return. The food lacked flavor across the board. The rice was cold, the beans tasted like they came straight from a can, and the tamale was bland even after adding hot sauce. The gordita was especially disappointing, it had very little meat inside, and the masa tasted store bought rather than homemade. For a Mexican restaurant, I expected much more flavor and freshness. With so many great Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood, there are plenty of better options to choose from. Based on my experience, I'd recommend spending your money elsewhere. Food: 1/5 Value: 2/5 Service: 2/5 Overall: 1/5

I had driven by this restaurant and decided to stop in. I was seated right away and placed my…read moreorder. I was given chips and salsa to eat as I waited for my meal. I had a pork and steak burrito meal which came with rice and beans. My tip is to visit during non peak hours, the space has limited seating and parking.

Stopped in with the family for an affordable dinner and Estrella Taco did not disappoint. The kids…read morehad flautas and my wife had the gorditas. I tried the steak burrito. Everything was authentic and my son couldn't resist the rice and beans which were just like grandmas. The chicken in the flautas and gorditas was wonderfully seasoned and delicious. Ive had better steak in burritos so it wasn't my favorite, but definitely fine. The bottled salsas on the table were spicy but didn't have a flavor I would typically enjoy at a tacqueria. The service was friendly and you can tell they care about their food. Im happy they have such great reviews. I hope they continue their success!

Chicken is so flavorful. Tacos were absolutely on point. Thinking about the two taco dinner? Nah,…read moretrust me you want three! Salsa for chips is perfectly spicy. What a wonderful family run business!

Tacos are legit…read more Service is on top of things. Prices reasonable. Menu is diverse. Do yourself a favor and try something new and different.

I'm not one to leave negative reviews but when it comes to bugs I HAVE to let others know. My…read morehusband and I pass this restaurant often and decided to order food for the first time yesterday. Upon opening our bag and making sure all of our food is there I noticed something on the outside container of beans I ordered. A leg. ‍ A f*&#ing roach leg !! I know it when I see it. Childhood trauma all came back . So yeah, we had to throw everything out and made sandwiches instead. Attached is a photo for your inspection. Thanks but no thanks.

During a long weekend in Chicago I was staying nearby El Mana so based on the Yelp reviews it…read moreseemed like a great place to grab some dinner. El Mana is just a small storefront restaurant in a corner plaza. Inside is very basic, no real decor, simple tables and chairs. The clientele seems to be mainly Hispanic which is always a good sign. For such a small place the menu is fairly extensive including breakfast and a whole page of seafood entrees. I ended up ordering the Camerones Al Mojo De Ajo (shrimp in garlic sauce). While waiting for my food I enjoyed the chips and salsa, good flavor and fresh, although the salsa was a bit salty. In about 10 minutes my food came out nicely presented on a pretty fish shaped dish, a large portion of shrimp, rice and a simple salad topped with fresh avocado slices and some warm flour tortillas. The shrimp were excellent plump and meaty in a zippy sauce laced with garlic. The rice was a great compliment, while the salad gave a nice fresh crisp element to the meal. Overall an excellent meal and a great dinner. El Mana is a great place to get some excellent Mexican food at a reasonable price, portions are generous, flavors a big, bold and straightforward. Service was good, but this is not a high end place, really not much to see and really nothing except great food.

Little hole in the mall shop. I'm pretty much the only who're person there and I always order in…read moreSpanish. That's how authentic this place is (I go to Mexico at least once a year). My favorite thing, their specialty, is Pupusas. It's basically a corn masa, with meat & cheese inside, then fried on the flat top. The chorizo is excellent! They always give you a basket of chips with tasty, low-heat salsa, and I love the salsa verde they serve with the meal. It's a small and humble place, but a real hidden gem!

Breakfast on a Sunday. The energy in this place is palpable. High-energy almost aggressive…read moreMexican music sets the mood. Several people hand-pressing corn tortillas. Chillaquilles were good, but their Bensenville location is better. Very different, which is confounding given the same name.

The carnitas are a 100/10, the tenderness of it and seasoning was amazing. The chilaquiles and taco…read morede lengua weren't too bad but I just wouldn't recommend it. Their rice was delicious not super dry or soggy. The chilaquiles felt more like I was eating nachos since they tortillas weren't soaking enough in the sauce. They weren't spicy had good flavor. The people taking our order were kind and friendly and the establishment is clean the only issue here is they don't have a bathroom. So if you need to use the restroom you're out of luck.