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    Tacos El Norte

    4.0 (178 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 8:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    David G.

    This place is fantastic ; the family feel of this place is genuine and feels very homey . The staff is extremely nice and the food is amazing ; had the special stuffed pepper with steak and it was really do die for . Not a single complain . Also the salsa and chips are very fresh . Very very pleased here and will be back for sure !!!

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    Jimmy J.

    I can't believe I haven't done a review for this place since I've been coming here for a long time. Food is pretty good. I love their sweet corn tamales. The menudo is awesome after a night out partying and drinking. Service is great, the restaurant is decorated in a typical Mexican restaurant. Ordered the Asada Burrito Suizo and Caldo de Res last night. The Caldo de Res was disappointing this time though because it lacked flavor, it tasted like a watered down soup hence the 3 stars review but other wise the other stuffs I ordered were pretty good. Definitely check them out when you're in the area.

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    Stu F.

    This Is a chain here in northern Illinois. This particular location I found to be the most authentic for traditional Mexican food. Tonight I ordered a burrito Suizo with Verde sauce, beans, and rice. My wife had soft tortilla Mexican style steak tacos with beans and rice as well. We laughed very satisfied with the quality of the plates that were served but the service was good as well. Although it's further away than some of the other two locations for me I'm willing to make the extra drive.

    Erin C.

    Simple, straightforward Mexican food that's consistently good. Burritos, tacos, sopes, full plates, soup, they've got it all. Service is friendly and quick. Lately I like the torpedo burrito- the combo of steak, cheese, eggs, grilled onion and rice is super tasty. Horchata and aguas are always yummy. No more chips and salsa though

    Super burrito--HUGE!!
    Amanda B.

    This place was excellent; fast service, great food! We were greeted immediately by the waitress, and then again as each member of our group joined us; our drinks arrived quickly. I had a margarita and could definitely taste the booze! Chips and salsa was good, I also ordered guacamole to have w my burrito and couldn't eat it fast enough!! So tasty. Had the super burrito, ground beef and refried beans w lettuce and tomato, and lLOVED it. The portions are very generous--my burrito was big enough that I took half home for my husband's dinner! Definitely want to come back again SOON! Craving another margarita and burrito!

    Avocado tacos with a side of guacamole - there's your vegan option ladies and gents :)
    Katie M.

    Just popped in here for dinner as it was a good halfway point between my friend and me, and I saw that there were vegan options available. Menu seemed pretty extensive, but I was a little shocked to learn that their beans and rice aren't vegetarian, yet there is a VEGETARIAN burrito on the menu that has both beans and rice - isn't that false advertising? Either way, no big deal, why I always check, and I was just fine with my three avocado tacos and side of guacamole (extra $1.50, but seemed pretty fresh), and glass of wine - all totaled to be just a little over $13 with tax. Not bad if you ask me. Giving this place four stars because the service was incredibly slow (waited 30 minutes after asking the three waitresses on the floor for a third avocado taco), and then it took another 20 minutes to get our checks. No one really seemed to care how our food was, as no one ever checked in. We had one waitress come up and try to take our red and green sauces away as I waited for my last taco without even asking if were were done yet - was pretty interesting, and the restaurant seems a little run down ... but that could easily be from being understaffed. All in all, the food is cheap, and I didn't have to dine only on chips and salsa. Can't go wrong when you're feeding me avocado anything.

    Tacos al Pastor with onions and cilantro.  Delicious!

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    Not bad for Lake County. Comparing to places out in the city. Waitress was great. Food was good.

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    We got amazing vegetarian burritos from here last week. Green sauce was great and my bf enjoyed the red as well!!!

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    Steak tacos are the best around. This is my go to spot. Staff is always friendly and quick to get your food to you.

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    Food was great. Service good. Even had a complimentary shot of Patron. We were all very happy. Thank you! We will be back!

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    The food was fantastic. Service was great. I wish they has a less spicy salsa option, but I enjoyed the burrito!!

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    Good food at a good price. Not close to home, we were just going thru town and stopped. We will stop again next time we're in town.

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