Look no farther for a place to celebrate cinco de mayo! The tastiest horchata , most delicious…read morechicken tacos , perfectly fried chips with a fresh salsa , extra sauces , and the best guacamole! You get alot of bang for your buck here with prompt and friendly service . Smells so good when you walk in and nice clean and comfy booths .

Date of visit: 4-7-2026 - early evening…read more I've never been there before. I usually go to other Mexican food restaurants in the area. The place was clean and roomy. I took a booth and was given an extensive menu. The server offered chips and salsa. I was brought a small basket with about 10-12 large chips and a small shallow dish of watery commercial grade salsa in the basket with a tablespoon in it. Not having been given any additional plate, I guess I was expected to spoon the salsa onto the chips over the basket, because the dish was too shallow to dip a chip into other than the very tip of each chip. I ordered what I usually order at most Mexican food joints - taco dinner al pastor with onions and cilantro no cheese on anything including the beans. Service was prompt. The beans had cheese on them which I returned, and a dish came back without cheese, except when I took my first fork full, there was a strand of cheese left. The cook had just lifted the cheese off the original dish instead of replating the beans. The rice was formed into a perfect half moon shape on the quite large square plate. That is usually a signal to me that the restaurant is into portion control, as the aesthetics as can be seen from the photo attached make the rice look like a small amount. There was little flavor in the rice but something I did not expect - a slight fish flavor in the rice. Every fork full (only a fork and napkin provided - I guess the spoon from the salsa can be used as double duty) tasted like fish. That was a big minus. Either they use a fish base as part of the rice cooking process, or the cook used the pot for fish and didn't wash the pot prior to cooking rice in it. Or he was using a spoon that he was using for fish as well. Either way, I don't find fish flavored rice appealing. The beans were not puree and also contained whole beans, but were bland. I ordered the tacos with corn tortillas because I like the tortillas a little crispy, but these were somewhat soft. The al pastor meat has plenty of sauce and was minced. The meat sauce was very average in flavor, hardly any spice. Maybe the meat needed salt, but it sure needed something. There were two squirt tubes for sauce on the table, one green and one red. I tried the green sauce, it was too creamy, wasn't spicy and didn't do anything for the tacos. I finally used the remainder of the red salsa from the chips. I was given a few tiny wedges of lime (probably sliced also for the bar drinks) for three tacos, another indication of portion control over focus. I took a photo of this meal, not for reviews, but to show my girlfriend who was out of town what I was eating since she hadn't been here either. So I looked at the photo before leaving, and I then noticed that there were NO onions on the tacos despite asking for onions and cilantro. The kitchen wasn't slammed, so I just chalked it off to further inattentiveness by the cook despite the server's instructions. That may have added to the lack of flavor of the tacos, but it was really the al pastor sauce and seasoning that didn't cut it. All in all, I was disappointed in the meal. I didn't go to my regular place just to give this place a try. It seems the ball was dropped at every turn for this very simple staple meal at a Mexican restaurant. I would give this place a 4 out of 10 for the reasons given above. I wouldn't go again. The food was not terrible, but lacking in flavor, and the cook was obviously not into what he was doing. There are other places close by where the food is superior to theirs.

Highly recommend if you are in the area! The place has a nice charm where they are serving fresh…read morehomely style food. I am usually a burrito guy but today. I was intrigued to try their corn bread stuffed with chicken and cheese called as papusus and and the Mexican sandwich tortas. Two year olds had their cheese quesadilla plate. They even have the vegetarian options which I'll be willing to try soon. Overall. A positive vibe with a quick service and a freshly cooked food made my day. Definitely coming back to eat

My wife and I went out for a Sunday drive and we need a place for lunch. We stopped for lunch an…read moreMari's and we were thrilled with our choice. The restaurant is on the Northeast corner of Rand and Half Day road. Our server was friendly and welcoming and the food we had here was outstanding. We sat down and they bring out warm Chips and the Salsa was mild. We ordered some Guacamole which was tasty and fresh. For our main course, my wife had the Casa Birria and I opted for the Chicken Pasole. The Casa Birria were loaded with tender beef and cheese inside a crispy casadilla and it came with a cup of dipping sauce...highly recommended! The Chicken Pasole was loaded with Chicken and a harty broth and 2 bean tostada's. All the food was exceptional and the prices were very reasonable, so we will be returning with the rest of our family to try out their offerings!

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!

The service was great, the atmosphere was also good, the food was pretty good, I wasn't crazy about…read morethe steak but the rest of the food was very good.

We got our order to go, so not much to say on the ambiance, but a basic restaurant. However, the…read morefood. The food was so delicious. I had the 3 taco plate - luckily they let you choose a variety. I had the chicken tinga, carne enchilda, and chorizo. I will say the chicken tinga was more of in the "ok" realm, but the other two were fantastic. And the refried beans had soooo much flavor. We also got a quesadilly with half chicken tinga and have steak. Also delicious. Once again, the steak was better than the chicken. Food was ready on time, and the service was great.

It has been two years since we first tried A Mi Manera. As I read over my old review, it became…read moreclear that the growing pains I mentioned were just that. They have improved dramatically since we were last there. First, the service was awesome. They have decorated so it has a nice ambiance. Their menu has also grown a lot. They still have about ten tables and appear to do a good takeout business. There were four of us and we ordered a few items. Their guacamole was excellent. I had their taco dinner - three tacos, beans, and rice. The portions were large and the food was delicious. Two in our party has Quesabirrias and one had Quecas. We also shared a horchata. It was all wonderful. I admit, everything was really good. And I'm very happy we gave them a second try. We'll be back soon.

Needed a fast lunch in Lake Zurich. Sergio's is the spot…read more High quality delicious Mexican cuisine. I went with two Al Pastor tacos, and two red tamales. Tamales were good. Al Pastor was really good. I will definitely be back when I'm in the area for work.

Ordered a pick up order over the phone. This place is old school and delicious! Everything is very…read morefresh and authentic. The prices were good and the customer service was fast and friendly! Definitely coming back soon

La Mesa is a great spot in Barrington, we always order takeout Mexican food from this place. The…read morefood tastes great, is decently priced and is always ready extremely quick! The owner is a great guy always happy to see you and chat. La Mesa is a great establishment that you should consider next time you want Mexican Food!

Looks closed. No lights on, even the open sign was off. No one in the place. No cars in the lot…read more Back patio area fencing sitting loose.

I'm a big fan of this concept with comfortable seating in a spacious restaurant, plenty of parking,…read moregreat presentation, friendly service, and attractive decor. Compared to similar restaurants in this space, I prefer to go here with friends for its generally quieter atmosphere and overall vibe. Maybe the biggest complaint here is that the food preparation can be a bit inconsistent between dishes, and between different meat types. That is, that the output can range from delicious to somewhat average (and sometimes overcooked), depending on what you order. For example the birria was super flavorful and served with very crisp tacos and a delicious consomme, but the cilantro-lime rice and refried beans felt like an afterthought. The smoked pork belly quesadillas had a great flavor and just about the right amount of fattiness that was short of perfection due to the pork being overcooked. The tres leches cake also had a great creaminess and flavor to it, but parts of the cake weren't really soaked in the milk at all, which created an inconsistent experience - depending on where I took the bite. On everything I tried though, the presentation was excellent and there were enough great things about each dish to overcome some of the shortfalls. Overall though, I feel with improved execution on ensuring that all elements of the dishes are equally good in terms of texture and flavor -- there's a lot to love about Ancho & Agave. But even in its current state, it's still an enjoyable spot to take a group of friends for tasty food in an impressive looking spot.

We had the absolute RUDEST experience with someone checking us in for a lunch reservation. We had a…read more12:30 reservation- walked in around 12:32. When we told our name for our reservation we were told it was going to be about 10 more minutes- even though the restaurant was half full. I was super confused because the entire bar was open and there were at least 10-12 open tables. The person checking us in goes "what you've never had that happen before?" - referring to having to wait for a table - SO incredibly off-putting and condescending. I told her she was being rude and she got defensive and giving us all these excuses- that the kitchen was backed up, etc. We immediately walked out. We were fine with the waiting but the way this employee handled things was insane. The way this should have been handled, and how it's handled in hundreds of other restaurants we've been to is: offer to sit us at the bar or ask if we want to get seated and then tell us there's a back up. or even say "I'm so sorry" Like at least show SOME hospitality. I emailed the location to say all of the above, and they did offer to send us something in the mail, but I will not be accepting. There are so many businesses in this area, go somewhere else that appreciates you as a customer.

Check in was good. There was a little wait. Tratditiinal hacienda style interior matches the name…read morewhich is cool. Our waitress got our orders wrong twice by giving us 4 pepsi's instead of sprite (for my grandmother and grandfather, father, stepmother), and the waitress brought out beef enchiladas and not beef empanadas. The hardesrt part to believe was it was not that busy yesterday for Easter. Definitely go at your own discretion.

La Hacienda De Los Fernandez in Deer Park is hands down my favorite Mexican restaurant in the…read moresuburbs! What really sets them apart is the variety of vegetarian filling options--most places just offer beans and cheese, but here, you can choose from spinach & onion, bean & cheese, or a mix of fresh veggies for almost any item on the menu. It's such a great option for vegetarians who want more than the usual choices! The service is always friendly, and the food is consistently delicious. However, only go to the Deer Park location--the Lombard one just isn't the same in terms of quality and flavor. If you're looking for amazing Mexican food in the suburbs, this is the place to go!

Yelp recommended this spot as being 1) close to me and 2) great!…read moreIt was very close to me and I would say it was good, but not GREAT. I ordered a carne asada burrito (no beans). The girl at the register was very friendly while helping me and taking phone orders. I think everyone is biased towards the Mexican food they have eaten the most of and for me that's San Diego. The carne asada meat is cute us into tiny bits at Raul's and seemed to be much saucier than I am used to. I might try this place again if I am in the area but I would order something else.

Great food and good service. The food was tasty and plentiful. The only thing I would do is use a…read morebetter cut of meat, there was too much grizzle. Even if you have to bump the price up. But all in all it was a good experience and I would do it again. GOOD SPOT.