Just opened last week so had to try it out since not many places offer good carnitas (only Al…read morepastor) around the area but these were very good. The tacos dinner with rice and beans was great! I ordered it with 2 carnitas and 1 barbacoa taco and the flavors on both were delicious. My BF ordered steak tacos (they forgot one but oh well... We went back later and got a pound of carnitas with tortillas and rice and beans to go and they gave us extra meat without us even letting them know, which was awesome!!!) And I thought the steak was pretty fatty and didn't have much flavor like the carnitas and other meats we tried. Also got the chicken in my third visit yesterday and the seasoning was really tasty imo. Great flavor on both types of salsa they give you to go as well. Tried the tacos both the traditional way (onion and cilantro) and with lettuce and tomato (plus cheese) and both are great - the onion is diced perfectly enough to melt into the meat when eating. My son LOVES the rice but it definitely tastes exactly how I make it at home, which is a good thing honestly because he likes mine too haha! Tried the cheese quesadilla and it was good... Could have been on the grill longer and had a bit more cheese on it but hey, it's a quesadilla and it's cheap lol Their homemade corn tortillas are perfection tho!! I saw them making them yesterday when I was waiting for my order and the woman in back was hand flipping them on the grill... Love it!! The service is very friendly and you can tell it's a family owned business, everyone worked efficiently. The prices are reasonable and it was actually even cheaper to get a family meal with the lb of carnitas and sides for all of us vs individual dinners which I love - unfortunately even tho we live super close, it didn't travel well and was somewhat cold and seemed a little dry by the time we got home to eat... Will have to try the mix of carnitas vs meat only next time to see if that helps. They kept the diner vibes inside the restaurant and it's very clean with cute little pig pictures all over the walls. I'm curious to see if they'll open and use the drive-thru in the future, which would be even better! Can't wait to see how they do. We'll probably use them for catering. Gave it a 4 vs 5 for flavor... Just needs to be kicked up a notch I think. But otherwise the carnitas that's in the name, they're definitely do the best with! So far so good.

First time here and our last time. We ordered tacos, strange that it was only one tortilla usually…read morethere's two. We ordered steak and it was so greasy, the meat was fatty, really had no flavor except onion. The young man behind the counter was very nice. It was alittle pricy.

For a quick bite to eat and if you're just passing through this place will do. Mexican food at a…read moregas station is not usually my first choice but noticed they do make fresh tortillas there. I've been drawn to the breakfast tacos as they have been discounted at least until last week. Now they have itemized charges for everything you add to your taco so I'm not impressed. Adding a sprinkle of cheese shouldn't cost 69 cents. A half teaspoon of pico de gallo they call 'Laredo style' was another 98 cent charge. My usual $2.99 taco last week cost me $5.35 today which is a little frustrating. I did enjoy it otherwise but if they want more customers they need to lower their prices.

Pretty good. Amazing service. The steak fajita tacos were so yummy. And they give you SO much! Rice…read more& beans were perfect. A lot condiments you can pack yourself to go too. The horchata was ok but lots of places don't get it right lol only in Mexico he he he! I will come back.

I've been wanting to try this for months! We finally did and it did NOT disappoint! We ordered a…read morelittle bit of everything: Ceviche- holy hell amazing and lots of it (medium size soft drink cup is what it comes in) Tacos- freshly made as it took about 10 min for our whole order to be done and tons more meat than local competitors! Mexican street corn- this was my favorite and probably one of the best I had. It wasn't doused in Mayo and had a little kick- perfect! Lastly, the prices are unbeatable. For 10 tacos, 2 ceviche, and one mexican corn = $50!!! We will most definitely be coming back.

Horrible tacos! Over cooked, burnt steak, dry tacos. I went through the drive through with hopes of…read moretaco ecstasy. This did not happen. I was given meat that should have been discarded. Unfortunately I feel this is the fate of drive through guests. Give them the leftovers and they won't complain because they are driving through. If I was I dine in, I would have sent my food back.

Casa Tequilas is a 5 star Mexican restaurant! Not only do they have great tasting food, but the…read moreservice and atmosphere add to the whole experience. They start you off with a basket of warm crunchy tortilla chips that are lightly salted and a house made salsa. I ordered Two steak tacos and one pork taco, served on corn tortillas. Topped off with red onion and cilantro and a side of limes. Served with refried beans and rice. The Meat was moist and delicious. The flavors were there! Also the creamiest refried beans I have ever had. I loved the neon lights throughout the restaurant. My favorite was the save water, drink tequila. The chicken fajitas that my mom had ordered were also delicious and smelled wonderful. 10 out of 10! Highly recommend!

the food here wasn't amazing but the service was not that great either. for the money i felt like…read moreit was kinda a rip. not much energy in this place but the location is good. margaritas were good. menu was overwhelming with an endless amount of dishes. felt overwhelmed. the chalupa was more like a tostada which was like whatever but the beans on it tasted like peanut butter. a little too americanized for me i think. the ground beef burrito wasn't that great but the shredded chicken i liked. give it a shot and let me know what you think. i'd like to give it another shot but i left thinking we should have gone to sammy's, its definitely a better vibe and more flavor for the same price. maybe i should have tried the seafood. steak was dry. they didn't offer any hot sauces at all either. saved a few bucks paying cash, just a tip if you plan on going, they have that credit card fee otherwise.

Ordered steak burrito- delicious. Ordered same for my daughter she loved it. Ordered beef burrito…read morefor brother in law - enjoyed emensely

This is a small shop tucked away in the corner of a mini strip mall. The reviews were great so…read morewe've tried it a few times and our consensus is that it's fine. When you're in a crunch and need/crave Mexican food it's a solid option but we were blown away by the food. It's also not as cheap as I would have expected based on its location and carry out only environment.

Great food here would recommend the picadera paisa for 2 was plenty. Best place to be at. Good…read moremusic and micheladas 10/10

Absolutely yes. I loved the Columbian food here. I only wish I hadn't been so tight on time. I had…read moreto scarf my food down in 15 min and take the rest home. It's a family owned, small business which I love. I always want to suppprt those. Located in the basement with a bakery above it, the location is unique. It's very colorful and festive which adds to its charm. I ordered the Bandeja Paisa and it was enormous and cost $29. Pricey, but I got 3 meals out of it. It had pork belly, columbian sausage, rice, beans, a fried egg, avocado, and a fried plantain . Gigantic portions. We also ordered empanadas and they were the star of the show. I wish I lived closer to Elgin. I have no idea if I'd return, but I do recommend.

Taqueria Chapala delivers some of the most authentic Mexican cuisine in the area, highlighted by an…read moreexcellent chicken dinner and consistently great tacos. The flavors are bold, traditional, and clearly rooted in quality preparation. Prices run a bit higher than expected for the area, but the food backs it up. It's a strong spot for those seeking genuine, well-executed Mexican fare

I have ordered tacos for large groups of people several times. Their food is delicious and their…read moreorders are always on time and always accurate. They have several different taco meat choices and nice portion sizes. I love this place!!

El Paraiso has the feel of a true late-night taco shop -- busy, energetic, and unapologetically…read moreauthentic. The food keeps things simple and traditional, delivering the kind of tacos that hit exactly right after hours. Of course, with that comes the full late-night experience, crowd and all. It can get loud and a little chaotic, but for many people, that's part of the charm.

Somehow, I managed to spend 20 years in Elgin without experiencing El Paraiso. Big mistake. This…read moreis the real deal- delicious and affordable Mexican food for everyone - but particularly the working person - whatever the hour. I gave it four stars because of my limitations- not theirs. The Al carbon burrito I had was huge and tasty - but I'm fairly certain there are other dishes on their extensive menu I will like better. The chile relleno taco was delicious and my wife's enchiladas were the best we've had in years. This is not a formal restaurant, so the decor is spartan, but the service was fast and attentive. I'll be back!

This place has stood the test of time.!!! I'm guessing 20…read moreyears, but it's just an average Mexican joint. The menu is large, but there are no vegetarian options. I feel like most Mexican take out places have a section now where grilled veggies or avocado is the star. If you don't want meat, ask to create your own food. I asked for a vegetarian burrito. I subbed sour cream for guac and added onions. The onions were gigantic, not diced. The rice is Mexican rice, red with corn and other veggies. It's bland. The whole burrito needs salt! It's was just under $7, so that's reasonable, but there are cheap ways to improve the product. You get one red, really HOT, and one green, bland, salsa with a to go order. Quick on the cook, but don't expect gourmet.

One of our favorite Mexican restaurants. For simple good food. This is the place. We only do…read moretakeout, since it is not a big place. Very simple, typical local mom & pop restaurant. Chili Relleno burrito is our "go to" order.

Top notch! I came on a Taco Tuesday wanting to satisfy my Mexican food craving. I enjoyed the…read moreflavors of my pastor tacos and a steak sope. To my surprise they offer 5 salsa options, each with its own unique flavor. I appreciate the great service provided by the friendly staff, thank you.

Yum. Flour & corn tortillas (meets everyone's preferences). Crazy busy at lunchtime & it was well…read moremanaged. Everything we ate today was delicious (it was a mishmash, we ate & I was planning for leftovers for the rest of our family later in the day). A neighbor recommended shrimp tacos, that'll be our next meal. Hope to explore the breakfast menu, it looks great - I'm hungry thinking of it