I came here based on yelp reviews and the location near O'Hare airport. We got a shredded chicken…read morequesadilla and shrimp and grilled chicken burrito. The complimentary chips and salsa were okay though the salsa was quite watery. The quesadilla was outstanding with a slightly grilled and smoky flavor that was wonderful. The burrito was good but no better than Chipotle. The dining room is basic, more like an elementary school cafeteria. Portions were reasonable and prices no bargain.

Party of 7, everyone enjoyed their entrees. Service was great. We went during lunch time. My…read moreshrimp fajitas was okay.

What a pleasant surprise! We found this place because the other Mexican restaurant in the strip…read moremall didn't have tamales. They begrudgingly informed us that their competitor, Los Tamales Oaxaquenos, had what we wanted. However, these tamales are different than what we had expected: flat and square in shape, and wrapped in a plantain/banana leaf instead of a corn husk. I guess these are the regional tamales of the Oaxaca state - and they are really good! I don't think they will dethrone Tamaleria Munos for me, but they are available throughout the day and are delicious. Our second time here we ordered some more tamales, and some other things as well. We ordered the tlacoyo, topped with cactus salad. This was a surprise hit, and we'll definitely be ordering it again. It had a great depth of flavor, and was light and refreshing. I tried the horchata. It was all right, but nothing to make a pilgrimage for. My husband got a chorizo quesadilla, and this was a serious meal; very large, and contained onions and cilantro along with the usual cheese. Finally, my parents ordered tostadas and they were suitably impressed. Several times they remarked on how good they were. I think that the other restaurant may have made a mistake cluing us into this place. ;) Sometimes when you try something new, it really pays off!

This place is close to where I work and based of the pictures and reviews it looked like a really…read moregood restaurant. I got the pambazo and it was actually the worst pambazo AND Mexican food that I had ever tried. The bread was super soggy and there was barely any filling, the ratio was like 70% bread 10% toppings and 20% chorizo con papa. On top of that it was cold, and the guy who served me sneezed directly into his hand before handing me the food which honestly should've been the first red flag but I tried to look past it. Thought I feel rude writing this, this place is just so bad I felt the need to even leave this review so maybe it can save someone from spending money here and get something better instead. I didn't take a picture of the food because I didn't plan to even write this but think twice before eating here

Okay I love this place. The food is always so yummy, the vibe is amazing, and it's so convenient…read morebeing so close to my house. Every time I come here it's such a good experience. Also Ruby who works there is seriously the sweetest. Her voice, tone, and positive energy are so refreshing and she always makes people feel welcomed and happy. She honestly deserves a raise for real. Customer service like that is rare these days! We demolished the food before I even took a proper pic haha

Our family used to live on the same street a a Cafe El Tapatio in the city, and we loved it,…read moreespecially for their beans. Instead of being the canned stuff you can tell they put both a lot of care and seasoning into it. We moved out to the burbs and I saw this one on Yelp...but was it related? I mean, they have two different websites, and the one for this location literally has on their website "Serving you at one location!" We weren't sure, but we were willing to give it a shot. We came early on a Saturday, and inside they had a picture of the one in Chicago, and street signs for Ashland and Roscoe, where the Chicago one is located. So it HAS to be related...right? But the menus looked a little different... We got started with the chips and salsa, and the salsa has a real kick. Note that you only get the first chips for free and more chips would cost more. My wife got a torta, and I got tacos with steak and eggs on it, while my kid got the kid's quesadilla meal. And sure enough, there were those beans. Not dry at all and super flavorful. Next time I need to do my wife's play and order double beans instead of beans and rice. My tacos were messy but cooked well, with lots of bits of steak. I was a little confused because I thought my kid's meal would come with a drink, but they charged for his lemonade. I assume it's because it was a special blended drink and not just from a soda fountain. Now that we know this is here, we'll definitely be back, especially seeing that they have a patio for warmer weather. Glad to see we have an option when we're missing our city days.

Awesome little hole in the wall restaurant. I love these places that tend to go unnoticed. I was…read morelooking for a quick authentic taco, and I stopped by thinking I'd be adventurous. Delicious food! The lady at the counter did not speak much English, but we got along just fine with my HS level Spanish. Carne asada tacos were made on the spot. Simple, delicious, a little on the pricey side, but homemade tortillas! No crumbly store-bought junk! Totally worth it.

Baby let me tell you! I stopped in this place for a quick bite, I got steak tacos. I ate them in…read morethe parking lot and literally had to go back inside to order more! This place is the bomb! They have a new loyal customer! I'm currently waiting in the parking lot for my next batch of tacos to be ready! This place is really good! The last at the register is really nice and the cooks. 10/10 RECOMMEND!!! Don't walk RUNNNN

The paneer fajitas and Mexican pizza were delicious. It's a cute restaurant spot that's very close…read moreto the airport that makes it easy for travelers to grab a quick bite. The service was great!

Solid Mexican place with delicious food and decent service. I thought the salsa bar was kind of…read morecool and the place itself has the most beautiful murals. You can order at the front or on an app at the table. They don't have servers/waiters. They also have a drink bar and free refills which was great. Plenty of free parking. Food was yummy and very filing. Great portions and good price point. I love the to-go bags too! Minus one star- wish there were paper towels in the bathrooms.

Fat Rosie's what a pleasant surprise. This venue was packed and bursting with energy. A very…read morewelcoming staff. Suprisingly for a "chain-style" restaurant the food was also good. Taco's were tasty and also had tasty desserts such a flan and tres leches cake. Would definitely return again and made a favorable impression. Hope they open up some locations in California. If you like my reviews, consider "following" my profile for reviews all across the SF Bay Area . Why "follow" someone? It causes the person you follow's reviews to tier to top when you pull up a business. I find this very handy when researching venues. Rod's Review grading scale explained. Essentially I personally base it on the likelihood of a return visit and I try to be stingy with 5 star reviews since they should be "special" in my eyes. Price/Value also play a role obviously but there are $ and $$$$ littered across my grading scale. 5 stars - "I'll go out of my way" (approx 6 % of my reviews) 4 stars- "If I was in the area I'd go here and would recommend", (approx 38% of my reviews) 3 stars "Maybe if was nearby", (approx 37% of my reviews) 2 stars -"Would likely not return, Only if you want to go", (approx 16% of my reviews) 1 star -"No thanks, even if I was hungry", (approx. 3 % of my reviews)

Review for Fat Rosie's: My son and I stopped in for lunch at…read moreFat Rosie's recently and had a very mixed experience. The service was genuinely excellent. Our server, Am B, was friendly and attentive. When we had issues with our food, she handled it well and even brought us two shots as a nice gesture for the inconvenience. Manager Miguel was especially outstanding -- he came over right away the first time, stayed positive and helpful when we sent the food back a second time, and was happy to remove the problematic items from our bill. The whole staff was super nice and made us feel taken care of. Unfortunately, the food did not match the service. I ordered the ground beef taco dinner. The first plate came out cold, so I sent it back. The second attempt still lacked flavor -- the rice and taco I ate both times were bland. For a Mexican restaurant, it was disappointing, especially when compared to places like Chipotle that deliver hotter and tastier food for half the price point. My son ordered the steak burrito bowl, and his first one was also cold (not even warm). He didn't enjoy it either. Overall, the hospitality was 5 stars, but the food was not worth the stop. We appreciated how the staff made it right, but I probably wouldn't return for the food. I'd recommend going if you're in the area and prioritize friendly service, but temper your expectations on the meal itself.

Service is terrible. Been coming here through many owners. There must be a change again. But…read moreservice was awful. Tacos weren't bad,beans were like soup, rice not bad. But, because of service we won't be back.

Authentic Oaxaca food for a great price. Loved the molcajete! We also tried tlayudas which was…read morevery good. Nicely Decorated and service was great!

I was actually pretty impressed by this place! This is more of a 4.5 star review, but I can bump it…read moreup because maybe it was just a "bad night". If you are looking for a good ol Mexican place, this is the place for you! They do take reservations and are pretty sizable. We went on Saturday night which was a bit crazy. It was very crowded and we were concerned about the service. While the service was a little bit on the slower side and we were there for almost 90 minutes, all the food came out hot and delicious. I got the Enchiladas in Mole Sauce which was excellent. It also came with a soup or salad which was a nice surprise. I went with the black bean soup which was great! If there was any downside, my House Margarita tasted a little weird. I probably could have complained, but I kept with it. Pretty good size, but I think there was a little too much tequila in it! Either way, this place isn't inexpensive, but you do get quite a bit of food and everybody at my table enjoyed their meal. Sometimes thats enough! This is a great icon in this part of Chicago/Rosemont.

Maria's has gone downhill!…read more Very disappointed with Maria's today. I'm never going back after what happened today. First of all, there's nothing vegan on the menu. So when I usually order veggie tacos or they're called vegetariano I used to have a good time with them. This time, I ordered the vegetariano tacos and I said no cheese and I also ordered the black bean soup. The black bean soup came with a whole bunch of grated cheese on top of it. She dumped it on the table and left.She just walked away. In my mind, the waitress was telling me to uck off. I could be wrong. Instead of waiting for her to come back and sending the soup back, I scooped up all the grated cheese and threw it on the plate next to me and ate the black bean soup. When the veggie tacos came, there was no salsa. So I waited for the waitress to come back, and I said, I want some green and red salsa, and she brought me two bottles of hot sauce and left. So my sister asked the busboy in spanish, "green and red salsa" and he said, okay, I'll get it for you. He didn't, the waitress came back, and we told her I wanted green and red salsa, and she told me the green salsa was very hot. I told her to take back the veggie tacos cause they're cold already, and I can't eat them. Wth all this back-and-forth, I'm now in front of naf knaf grill, and I'm gonna get some falafel there. What a waste of time I'm never going back to marias, again, never, never never never! I think the waitress did not speak English that well too bad. So sad, i'm never going there again and I eat veggie tacos several times a week, and many other places which are better than maria's. If you're thinking about going there, forget it, there's much better places out there in this world that are vegan friendly.

Fajita Petes is top tier takeout. Delicious chicken and steak. Churros are awesome. Chips are…read morealways warm/crispy. Margs - duh. They always make sure the order is put together correctly and its always hot and fresh. Fantastic service and food. A staple in our household.

My daughter had this recently at a friends house and is now asking for Fajita Pete's all the time…read more On Sunday nights I typically try to bring in family style meals that are (somewhat) healthyish and ordered their chicken fajitas for 4 this past Sunday. We are a family of 5 and my boys eat enough for a family of 17, but it was the perfect amount of food. We even had some leftovers for my husband to eat for lunch the next day. The rest of my family was just as big of a fan as my daughter. My youngest is pretty picky and he told me ahead of time that he does NOT like fajitas, but helped himself to many servings....and told me he really liked this meal. All agreed this should be a regular rotation in our Sunday night meals.

Had an unscheduled lunch yesterday at Mago's with my wife and son. Once again as always, we were…read moretreated as family there. A special treat, was having Lorenzo as our waiter. Always a smile and hug when he sees us The food was fantastic, and the service was excellent. We finished the our lunch with a Churro mini wagon filled with ice cream, caramel and. Chocolate syrup to dip the churros in. All in all it was a great meal with the best Margaritas in town. Thank you again to everyone at Mago's for making it a great day!

Today was Labor Day, and my friend and I were walking around the pedestrian zone looking for a…read moreplace to sit. We ended up choosing Mago. We decided to sit outside on the patio, which honestly wasn't much different from other restaurant patios. Our server, Trayana, was exceptionally kind, cheerful, and truly wonderful -- nothing but compliments for her service. Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the food and drinks. The cocktail Paloma was marked on the menu as "the most popular," which is why I ordered it, but I simply didn't enjoy it. The same goes for the food. I ordered the Salsa Verde enchiladas, and I can't really say they were good either. They tasted somewhat sour to me. One great touch, though, was the complimentary chips with three different dips served as an appetizer. While we're not huge fans of that kind of snack, many people are, so it's definitely a nice addition while waiting for the main course.