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    Tamales El Guero

    4.0 (43 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Pekes C.

    Flavorless tamales ,tripe tacos were chewy they don't know how to cook tripe or tripa ,stake tacos half of meat was cold other half hot, very disappointed at this place ,it was my first time and last

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    Andrew R.

    No need to go to Chicago to get authentic Mexican food. So if you're driving through this area, the food will not disappoint. Everything is great! The tacos here were fire!

    Danielle B.

    The food was very good as was the service. It's a small restaurant but it's very nice and clean. It's a new restaurant in a location with not much else around it. We ordered several different things and it was all excellent, except we felt like the tamales were dry and missed the mark a little bit. The salsa bar is a nice touch with lots of options on it. They have elote (cup or cob) which is hard to find in restaurants and it was very tasty! The tacos were packed with meat and super flavorful. We will be back for sure!

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    3 months ago

    Amazing food, fair prices and always very fresh. Only Mexican place I can trust in this area.

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    This place is a small gem! The food is delicious and the portions are generous and it's very affordable!

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    Fantastic food! Great service and good prices! My number one location in lake county for the best tacos!

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    Outstanding service and delicious food! Best tacos and tamales in area hands down. Give it a try you will not be disappointed.

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    Great tacos!!! Friendly service. Definitely recommend....They also provide food trucks in various locations in Waukegan.

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    Taqueria Los Naranjos

    Taqueria Los Naranjos

    4.4
    (97 reviews)
    4.8 mi
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    AUTHENTIC GEM If you…read morefind yourself in the area and you are looking for some authentic Mexican food then this is the place. If you come at lunch then you will be waiting in line because I'm not the first person to find this hidden gem. Many people know about it and on Tuesdays they have $1.25 traditional tacos available. I wish I could claim finding this place on Yelp but my wife is the one who dragged me in here. It was her second visit and my first and I loved it. I really loved the owners. They are incredibly sweet and you can find both of them at the front counter taking orders. This is a true family business. If your looking for authentic food then this is the place. My girls orders chicken and steak tacos topped with onions & cilantro. If you want them American style you can order they Supreme which tops them with lettuce, tomato, cheese & sour cream. I decided to go with a steak burrito topped with green sals, crema & cheese. I was truly impressed. I typically get my burritos wet when traveling in Southern California because they just get it. Most Chicago places don't get a wet burrito. So I was just in love with my plate of food. I shared a few bites with the girls and they loved it. They might not be getting tacos on our next visit because my little one was planning her next meal already and a burrito was on her mind. So if you find yourself North of Chicago and you are craving affordable authentic tacos then this place is worth it. You'll be thanking me later because this place is a gem.

    Staff was super nice and fast. The food was served fast and hot and it was delicious. I have had…read morethe steak tacos prior, but not the Brisket. Wasn't a fan. The Brisket was a bit tough and dry. But, you can't go wrong with the steak tacos. Tender and seasoned to perfection . The portion sizes are what you pay for, yet was enough to fill us up. 5 dined in with 1 order to go for under $70 and that's a great deal! Certainly worth checking out!

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    3 Amigo's

    3 Amigo's

    3.8
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    6.6 mi
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    Great place when it's open. I called to place a takeout order, it went straight to voicemail. I…read morethought they were just very busy, which does happen. I drove there to see what's up. It was closed with no note on the door and the hours sign was not on.

    Drive past this place all the time, been meaning to try it out; so glad I stopped in for lunch…read moretoday. Ordered the three taco meal (went with asada beef)--meal comes w rice and beans--and a small guacamole and chips. Stopping was legit the best decision I've made all day! First, the steak was juicy and flavorful and these tacos were, hands down, the most flavorful and delicious steak tacos I've had since I moved to Illinois! And these are not skimpy tacos!--I could barely close them because they tacos were stuffed w so much steak, pico de gallo, cheese, lettuce, and cilantro. Oh my gosh, my mouth is watering while I think about those tacos!! Small guacamole and chips were tasty, chips needed a little salt, but otherwise everything was PERFECT! Also, I ordered from my car (since I had some time to kill), and let the girl who took my order know, she offered to take my card over the phone and do curbside pickup, which I really appreciated. I am not joking when I say I had my hot and fresh taco within less than 10 minutes!! Try this place out!!! You won't be disappointed.

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