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!

My husband and I stopped by for lunch after church. I had the carne asada platillo with shrimp. It…read morewas amazing! My husband had a 4 taco dinner and his was delicious as well. The fried ice cream is a must try...soo good! The service was superb. Staff was very professional and attentive to our table. The prices were reasonable and the ambiance was excellent...very clean! We will definitely be back!

PÉSIMA EXPERIENCIA, ¡NO LO RECOMIENDO! Tengan mucho cuidado al pagar en este lugar. La mesera…read moreJasmin nos tomó la orden para el cumpleaños de mi tía, pero nos trajo platillos diferentes y mucho más caros.Lo que hicieron mal:Orden cambiada: La cumpleañera pidió un platillo, ella trajo otro y, al decirle el error, simplemente se llevó el plato a la basura e igual nos lo cobró.Cobro injusto: A mi primo le agregaron un "combo" que nunca pidió y nos cobraron platillos que no ordenamos.Propina obligatoria y robo de cambio: Al final, la mesera se negó a llamarnos al gerente, hizo que la cuenta fuera altísima y se apropió del cambio que le dimos alegando que era "su propina".La propina debe ser voluntaria, no un robo. I highly DO NOT recommend this place. They aggressively added a very high tip to our bill without our permission. Our waitress, Jasmin, was completely dishonest. She did not order what we asked for and instead rang up much more expensive food. For example, she put a combo on my uncle's order that he never asked for.We were there celebrating my aunt's birthday. When the waitress took our order, she gave my aunt the wrong meat dish. When she asked if we still wanted the one she had originally ordered, we said yes. She then took the incorrect plate, threw it in the trash, and told us it was her mistake. However, when we got the bill, it was outrageously high. She charged us for the wrong plate she threw away, plus the much more expensive original dish, and also charged my uncle for a combo he didn't order.She refused to call the manager to fix the bill. Finally, she took the first dish off the bill, but then kept our change, claiming it was her tip. Tips should never be mandatory, especially when the waitress refuses to charge you only for what you ordered. We were overcharged and scammed. Stay away from this restaurant! PÉSIMA EXPERIENCIA, ¡NO LO RECOMIENDO! Tengan mucho cuidado al pagar en este lugar. La mesera Jasmin nos tomó la orden para el cumpleaños de mi tía, pero nos trajo platillos diferentes y mucho más caros.Lo que hicieron mal:Orden cambiada: La cumpleañera pidió un platillo, ella trajo otro y, al decirle el error, simplemente se llevó el plato a la basura e igue agregaron un "combo" que nunca pidió y nos cobraron platillos que no ordenamos.Propina obligatoria y robo de cambio: Al final, la mesera se negó a llamarnos al gerente, hizo que la cuenta fuera altísima y se apropió del cambio que le dimos alegando que era "su propina".La propina debe ser voluntaria, no un robo. I highly DO NOT recommend this place. They aggressively added a very high tip to our bill without our permission. Our waitress, Jasmin, was completely dishonest. She did not order what we asked for and instead rang up much more expensive food. For example, she put a combo on my uncle's order that he never asked for.We were there celebrating my aunt's birthday. When the waitress took our order, she gave my aunt the wrong meat dish. When she asked if we still wanted the one she had originally ordered, we said yes. She then took the incorrect plate, threw it in the trash, and told us it was her mistake. However, when we got the bill, it was outrageously high. She charged us for the wrong plate she threw away, plus the much more expensive original dish, and also charged my uncle for a combo he didn't order.She refused to call the manager to fix the bill. Finally, she took the first dish off the bill, but then kept our change, claiming it was her tip. Tips should never be mandatory, especially when the waitress refuses to charge you only for what you ordered. We were overcharged and scammed. Stay away from this restaurant! . ¡ Una experiencia terrible; mal servicio y una facturación engañosa. No lo recomiendo. Elegimos este restaurante para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi tía, pero lamentablemente nuestra camarera, Jasmin, hizo que la experiencia fuera muy frustrante. La gestión de nuestro pedido fue incorrecta desde el principio. Jasmin sustituyó unilateralmente los platos que habíamos pedido por otras opciones más caras. Le cobró a mi tío un menú combinado que nunca había pedido y, cuando el plato de carne de mi tía llegó mal preparado, Jasmin reconoció el error pero tiró el plato equivocado a la basura. Aunque mi tía aceptó esperar a que trajeran el plato correcto, nos cobraron igualmente la comida inicial errónea. Además, nos cobraron también la segunda comida, la que habían tirado a la basura. Cuando pedimos hablar con el encargado para corregir la cuenta, Jasmin se negó a llamarlo. Finalmente retiró de la cuenta el primer plato incorrecto, pero se quedó con el cambio en efectivo y lo tomó como propina. Imponer una propina desorbitada --especialmente después de haberse negado a corregir la cuenta-- es inaceptable. No recomiendo este restaurante debido a que la camarera no respetó nuestro pedido y a sus prácticas de facturación cuestionables.

I happened to find this spot while my friend and I were looking for a place that was halfway…read morebetween the two of us. We arrived around 5:30, and it was fairly empty at the time m. The restaurant is medium sized, clean, and spacious, with a wide variety of menu options. They offer brunch, lunch, dinner, desserts, and happy hour which is a nice bonus. I do wish the happy hour details were listed on a menu or somewhere visible. Our server, who was new, let us know that margaritas were half of and only select tacos were $2 for taco Tuesday. We each ordered a margarita, which was deliciously only $6 each. For starters, we shared the "Los Tres Diaz" platter, which includes guacamole, elote and fish ceviche served with chips. Everything was fresh and flavorful and great way for two people to sample a bit of everything. As for the tacos, the happy hours election wasn't as appealing so I opted for the shrimp tacos. Instead, the order came with three good size tacos and although the rice and beans are available as an add-on they don't come with a meal. The highlight was definitely the mango pineapple, pico de gallo, and added so much flavor. Overall, we had a great experience. The food was delicious. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere was relaxed. I'd definitely come back.

Had lunch at Los Buenos Diaz today. Had the Los Tamales De Elote appetizer and they were…read moreinteresting; not like any tamales I've seen before, but they were quite good. Also had the El Elote and these were not exactly my favorite version. There was a mix of several flavors. My main lunch was the Pescado Frito which I decided could actually be the best fish tacos I've ever had. Would definitely return for this dish. Needed a dessert so tried the Date Pudding. Expecting something resembling a pudding, was a little surprised that the dish was really a cake. Very tasty and definitely needed the ice cream on the side. Overall, was pleased with the offerings. Cost might have been a little steep for a casual lunch, but then again I did order several items.

Came in as a guest for a private party- graduation- in their second floor. The service was very…read moregood. The server walked around making sure everything was tidy and clean. The bartender made sure to bring coffee as soon as he noticed it was needed. They also kept refilling the chips and food area. The party had a buffet table with rice, beans, tortillas, chicken, and beef plus a toppings table with salsa, sour cream, chips, cilantro and onion. The food is good for Tex Mex food, they use too much cumin for my liking. Overall the service was great and I would come in if I'm in the neighborhood.

Perfect spot for a quick margarita or a family dinner! The food is always fresh and comes out fast…read more Highly recommend the guacamole and chips and the fajitas so good every time. Service is attentive and consistent, and they even have a private event space with its own bar, which is a great bonus. Definitely a go-to local favorite!

Had a Birria Ramen and a QuesaBirria(beef)both delicious. More flavorful than others I have had…read more They do have original goat birria as well!!!

AMAZING. We've had our fair share of fantastic tacos (my husband is Mexican AND we lived in the…read morecity for years), but birrieria y taqueria exceeded my expectations... I would say top 3 Mexican places we've ever been to! We each ordered a few tacos, and my husband's fave was the pastor, while my fave was the birria, but all of them were honestly perfection. Horchata was great, rice and beans were fantastic, and pricing was definitely decent given the quality. I'm going to be craving their food weekly. I get the high praise now! We'll be back. :)

Came here on a whim because I saw online they were having a karaoke night on Saturday and we…read morearrived just in time before the kitchen closed at 10pm! They have karaoke every first Saturday of the month til midnight, and it was busy. The waiters at the restaurant almost didn't let us in because we were with our infant baby and the only side that was open was the bar and karaoke area that has slot machines. But luckily, one of the karaoke hosts recognized us and we were able to dine in and I was able to perform once! Our baby doesn't mind loud noises and fell asleep an hour into being there despite the hustle and bustle of Saturday night karaoke. While I was excited to perform and sing, I made sure to bring my appetite! When we arrived, we sat in the far back near the restrooms. It took a while for someone to take our order, so we flagged down one of the busboys, and he was wonderful. He brought us two orders of chips and salsa as we waited for the bartender to take our order. My husband and I shared the Campana Combo plate which was higher in price on the menu compared to their online website. The Campana Combo plate included a beef taco, beef chile relleno, chicken enchilada, and bistec a la mexicana with a side of rice and beans. We also ordered a sopapia as dessert! My husband is Mexican and he's told me about sopapias as an inside joke we have, but we didn't know they existed! It was a light, fluffy puff pastry drizzled with honey and came with a side of strawberries and jam. My husband also ordered two modelos with limes and I had a coke with two refills in between singing. The coke was a little flat. Altogether, the price was $45.37 for our meal. I am glad they were willing to let us dine in despite bringing our baby along. He's gotta come everywhere with us - we've got no other choices! Karaoke was very fun. Online it says every first Saturday of the month from 9-12am, so next time I'll try to come earlier! The karaoke spots fill up fast, and you've got to tell the host/DJ your song and name to get in line. One of the waiters, Peter, was a regular singer and he was wonderful to listen to! It was some of the tastiest Mexican food I've tried. Next time, I would love for the chile relleno to come on the side without sauce so I could taste the crispiness of the batter! Ambiance had some .....interesting characters who came out to watch, the singers were fun and sang a variety of music genres, and the crowd was supportive... lots of high fives and claps were given to me after I performed. We would definitely come back for the food and the karaoke, but they gotta keep letting us bring our baby, haha!

I have been here several times. The place, food and service is amazing!…read morePrivate parking lot with plenty of space to park. The restaurant has specials on certain weekdays and has a sign showcasing the latest special. I have been here many times for different occassions with my friends: Galentines, girls night out and recently the day after Thanksgiving for brunch. The special included rice beans tacos empanadas and taquitos, so tasty! We plan to return to enjoy their food and drinks

This place is a total gem! If you're looking for great food and great vibes, it's a 10/10. The…read moreenergy is super laid-back, the music is always on point, and the staff is incredibly friendly.

the food is OK. The service is very very, very slow. There's just not enough workers to wait…read moreforever to get your food.