Stopped by Tacos El Norte recently and had a solid experience overall. The staff was very inviting and friendly from the moment I walked in, which always sets a good tone for a meal. I ordered the al pastor burrito. It was definitely tasty and well-prepared, with good portion size and fresh ingredients. That said, the flavor profile didn't quite hit the classic al pastor notes I was expecting. Typically I look for that balance of sweet, savory, and a little tang from the marinade and pineapple, and this version leaned a bit more straightforward and mild. Still, the quality of the food and the welcoming service made it an enjoyable visit. I'd be open to coming back and trying some of the other items on the menu. read more

Tacos El Norte - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

I love this place. Tacos El Norte's interior is delightfully cheerful painted in bright colors and festive artwork on the walls. The music they play is authentic plus it's loud enough to enjoy but without dominating thus making conversations difficult. The staff is courteous and welcoming. Best of all is the food. Eating begins before you even order. Your server greets you with a basket of chips and a delicious salsa with a little kick to it. The entrees are really good but to experience a variety of different flavors, try the tacos a la carte so you can order a variety of fillings on one plate. I like the Al pastor tacos. They have a great combination of authentic seasoning. If you're having a bad day order the cheese enchiladas! From the first bite they will "comfort" you into a cheerier mood. Smothered in a delicious sauce and a generous quantity of cheese, the way it strings off your fork you'll swear they are making a TV commercial. Go ahead, order three enchiladas. You may feel full but it's a happy kind of full and you may find just a little bit more room in your tummy for flan. Such a smooth and light texture that possesses a delicious caramel flavor is a temptation that's hard to resist. If you like flan like I like flan, you'll agree with me that Tacos El Norte's is simply the best. Yum! read more

We used Tacos El Norte for a work event and was not disappointed. We ordered steak, chicken and vegetable for tacos, rice, beans, lettuce, and all the toppings. It came with flour and corn tortillas, and every one commented how flavorful they were. Their salsa were spicy, but good. The churros were perfect to end the meal. Pricing was very reasonable and the food was packaged so it stayed warm and fresh. I am interested in dining in their restaurant. read more

Food above average. Ordered lemonade. Mistake. Powdered koolaide. Terrible. Service was slow. Had to get up twice to look for server. read more

Awesome food every time! Birria tacos are choice! Fast and great to pick up local. Thank you read more

Generally really busy and serves food fast. Is it amazing, no but still good! Place is generally clean. Atmosphere is very lively with good decor and music read more

No dining in, this time it was catered. Food was hot and delicious. There was chicken and beef, corn and flour tortillas, salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, vegetables, lettuce, cheese, beans and more. As well as chips and soda and many serving items. The food was packaged well to travel and was nicely displayed. Service was great. read more

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It's okay. The food is good don't get wrong but for the prices you're paying it's NOT that good. The quantity is also not good for the prices you're paying with no sides or drinks. read more

When our golf round got cancelled due to rain yesterday, we decided to have our lunch at Tacos El Norte which was just a little over a mile from the golf course and we did not regret it. The frozen Corona-Rita was excellent and quite refreshing. The have quite a wide selection to food platters. I have the 3-taco dinner with specialty meats (birria, lengua & tripas - $1.25 extra each). The birria & lengua meats were good but the tripas was excellent. That's what I'll order the next time we go back! I also ordered the Huachinango (fried whole red snapper) to go for my wife and was just priced right at $23 as it came with tortillas, rice & beans and a salad. Our server was quite attentive as she gave us refills for the chips & salsa. The restaurant was clean and nicely decorated and they have 2 large screen TVs playing in the background. Overall, very good food & drinks. Too bad they do not have a branch near me. read more

Just posting some photos from the most recent visit. This is a fun, vibrant spot with lots of menu options. This evening the restaurant was filled and we got the last table. The margarita was strong. read more

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Love this place. Mom and pop family owned little gem. The service was top notch and the food was yummmmy. Highly recommend if you are in the area. The atmosphere was very cute and cheerful. read more

Tacos El Norte - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

Our local Tacos El Norte in Libertyville/Vernon Hills closed a number of years ago. They had a terrific patio and we were bummed when they closed. We visited several locations and were not as happy with them as they were just storefronts. And then we found the Lake Bluff location. This is an out property in a mall area in Lake Bluff (around the corner from The Silo). This location looks like a house and has a lot of outdoor seating (we sat outside earlier this evening). We have been to this location several times. The service is always incredibly friendly and the food is always spot-on delicious. And knowing that even though there are a number of locations, this is the best one and so worth the drive to visit. read more

The tacos were amazing! I had chorizo tacos and sometimes you go to a place and it's too salty. This chorizo was perfect. Some pieces even had a little crisp! I love that part. Rice and beans on the side were delicious too. Good seasoning and texture. The other thing I ordered was the tamale. I was excited but when I unwrapped it, it was hot which is good but it was pretty dry. The flavor was there but the texture threw me off. Service was great! As soon I opened the door I was greeted. She got my food and told me that they are making a fresh batch of Jamaica. I appreciate the communication. The Jamaica was great. It wasn't too sweet and it wasn't too sour. It went perfect with my meal. Tacos El Norte will be my go-to spot if I'm ever in lake bluff again! read more

This is our favorite Mexican restaurant! We've been looking for a good spot since we moved here over a year ago and are so happy we found tacos el Norte, specifically the lake bluff location! Highly recommend! read more

Absolutely love the vibe, so family friendly and casual. Good service and yummy food.

I have repeatedly observed and experienced the demeaning and discriminatory attitude of the manager towards Latino customers at this establishment. It's truly disappointing, and frankly disgusting, to witness a Latino-owned business exhibiting such bias. The manager welcomes Caucasian customers with noticeable warmth, while treating Latino patrons--including those who share her heritage--very differently. Each visit confirms this pattern of discrimination. Tonight was my final visit. Given this consistent poor treatment, combined with the fact that the food is subpar, this establishment is absolutely not worth my time or money. I will not be returning. read more

Solid Tex Mex food at reasonable prices, prompt service in clean environment . Haven't tried any of their margaritas yet, maybe next time

We just started going there the food are great fresh and consistency. The service are great, all staff are attentive. We don't mind the ambiance beautiful patio. read more

Tacos El Norte - The patio with the supermarket view. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

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This place is a Gem. Food is great and to go drinks are a nice bonus . Yeees! Love this place.

My favorite place for tacos and margs!! Service is pretty quick. Their margs can be strong but it's still pretty good. You of course get the complimentary chips and salsa. read more

Tacos El Norte - Papi Combo - Mexican Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

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Excellent tacos, beans and rice. Margaritas are fresh tasting and strong. Busy place most of the time with attentive service.

Really cute little restaurant. The service was wonderful. The food was outstanding. We both got shrimp dishes. Big shrimp, not those little things many of the restaurants are serving now. They grill the shrimp, and perfectly I might add. The beans are great too and the servings are big. Delicious. Going back soon. read more

Great environment, amazing food taste. Everyone is welcoming, multiple check in's while enjoying your meal. No rush.

I was recommend to Tacos el Norte by a friend. I have to say it was an amazing experience. The server/waitress were great! Have to say the tacos were the best I have tried since moving to Illinois. I could really taste the passion in the tacos. The ambiance was great and the Décor really matched the overall experience. If I could I would eat these tacos everyday! I highly recommend this shop to anyone who wants high quality tacos! read more

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We are frequent in person diners here, but decided to order dinner to be delivered tonight online. I screwed up and accidentally marked it as a pickup order. When I called to inquire if we could change it to delivery the owner, Caroline, tried to change it in the system, but couldn't, so she drove the order to us herself!! We tried to tip her extra for going out of her way, but she would not accept. Such a kind thing to do and truly outstanding customer service from one of our favorite restaurants! Thank you, Caroline! read more

Paid $20.00 for a 4 taco combo with rice & beans. Food was ok but nothing to get excited about or recommend to others. The angry bitter attitude of the cashier was an unfortunate memory of a place I won't go back to or recommend to others. Ok food, poor value. read more

The food got me sick. I thought that it was fresh because they were taking a long ass time to honestly by the looks of it now just package it because it was not fresh. It got me sick. The shrimp was way overcooked it was definitely dead. The portions were terrible. The service was mid. I ordered 32 ounce of shrimp soup and there were only four shrimp and thankfully so because I would've probably thrown up more. I would give zero stars if I could. read more

Lively, decent chips and salsa. Prompt service during active late lunch. Good selection. read more

Tacos El Norte - Carne Asada (Skirt Steak) & Enchiladas ground beef. - Mexican Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

Great food and service at this local gem. I had my first meal here recently, but it won't be my last: delicious fresh food and friendly, attentive service. So nice to find a good local spot for great Mexican food and drink. read more

What a bright, fun, and tasty experience! Their pitchers of beer are very affordable, the food was fantastic, and the service was great! This might sound silly but I truly feel you can tell a lot about the restaurant and the owners as soon as you walk in the door! This place delivered exactly what I anticipated! read more

Delicious food, great service, and a clean location! Their food tastes fresh and their decor makes the space enjoyable to have dinner with family, friends, or co-workers. When it comes to drinks, their micheladas don't have much of the traditional tomato juice taste, but their margaritas are amazing! (Make sure to checkout their happy hour specials!) read more

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Good service. Good food. Great prices. Too much music playing at once but otherwise nice local spot for some Mexican food.

Great place for margaritas and tacos ! The ambience was great too, they just close too early.

Food is fantastic!! Great tacos and margaritas. Great experience dining in and also ordering togo through grub hub.

I've lived in the area all my life and I've gotta say, their tacos are the best around!!! I've traveled 20 mins in every direction and no one compares. Very quick service for dine in and pick up. The atmosphere is super colorful and vibrant- perfect spot for lunch or dinner! read more

Stopped for lunch. Ordered 3 steak tacos. A little pricey, but worth every penny. They were delicious!

Delicious Southwestern food in a clean establishment with a friendly staff who recommends great meals.

I was really craving a burrito which led me here. I think the pics on yelp lured me in. My attempt to indulge in some good Mexican food landed on a Friday evening. There was plenty of room on the inside with adequate seating for large parties. I ordered and snacked on decent chips and salsa while waiting. The burrito finally arrived. I can say the portion size was huge. I ended up dividing it in two and taking the other half home. There were some good flavors present with this burrito and I ended up being full. As I sat there, Friday night came and business picked up. This ended up being a nice place to grab some Mexican food. read more

Tacos El Norte - Papi Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois

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I thought the ambience was great and it's a very chill place. The margaritas are good and the papi burrito is in point. They work hard to satisfy you when you go there read more

The carne asada steak and shrimp combo plate is to die for. Not to mention the margaritas are AMAZING!! My husband loved the carne asada tacos read more

Tacos El Norte - Passion fruit margaritas - Mexican Near Me - Lake Bluff, Illinois