First visit, and it's not going to be on my shortlist for a return trip any time soon.. I love tacos - hole in the wall greasy spoon or fusion whatever, it's rare for me to find a taco I didn't like.. That said, these guys do tacos OK, but not great by a long shot. They're better than TacoHell. Ordered almost 2 of everything available for tacos, and the meat was about average. Bean soup on the menu = they didn't have any. Corn tortillas fell apart due to the servers slopping the meats on with too much of the cooking liquid. Ordering was confusing and not user friendly. The Mexican rice was so bland it would've got them thrown out of Mexico! But the most shocking of the whole meal was the guacamole!! IT WAS SO SALTY it was inedible - no joke and no exaggeration, and I like salt. Anyway, I'll probably go back and give'em one more chance because I want to like them - I'm hoping the crew tonight was new or training or something.. read more

I enjoy tacos and this place did not disappoint. Great food, the horchata was excellent, and great service; thank you. I will return if I am ever in the area again. For those who are looking for something not chain food standard, this is a great place to try. Well worth the visit. One note of caution, the habanero hot sauce is, well, picante but very good. Just be ready with the horchata to sooth the burn. read more

This was more than a $ (one dollar sign) price range. I got there at one pm and the pre cooked selections were dry. Chips were greasy. I think I came at a bad day or week. For the 45 minutes I was there I was the only customer. I like Mexican food, next time I'm in the area I'll try something across the highway. Drink selection was good. Bathroom needed major cleaning. read more

I will NEVER go to Qdoba again... This is SO much better!! Set up similar to a Qdoba, their ingredients and meats are SO much more authentic. My texan guy loved it! Great portions, authentic foods, mexican sodas- check it out! You won't be disappointed. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Carnita's Nachos - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

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Quick, authentic tacos and burritos. A number of meats that you can't get at your typical Mexican restaurant: al pastor (pineapple marinated spiced pork), barbacoa (steamed beef), and guisado de res (spicy chopped beef - my favorite of the bunch). Housemade juices are great as well, not sure if free refills are included. read more

First time here. Was at a store near by and read bout this place on yelp. Wow! This place was amazing! The service was excellent and the food tasted great! I got steak tacos and steak nachos and they didn't skimp on the meat. I will definitely recommend this place AND eat here again!! read more

Amazing service and great atmosphere! Loved the blood orange Margherita!! Woodstock GA

Where to even begin with this place?! My partner and I had eaten here a few times which were mediocre at best. The last two times we tried to visit, it was as if they were out of everything. The staff more often than not seems to have no clue what is even going on. It's too pricey for the low quality of the finished food product. If you're into crappy sloppy tacos and disappoint, check it out. If not, move along. read more

Just got here Greatness. Soft tacos just how you want them. Service with a smile. The food is great and on the very cheap side read more

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Great fast place to pickup a great burrito. Dropped in and was expecting not much for a vegan but they had a great burrito with soy chorizo. The people working were very nice and great guacamole! Nice and fast food in an area known for chains. read more

Food reminded me of being in Baja Mexico The margarita wasn't to bad either When you go to order food it's basically nachos or tacos then you can load them up with all the fixings read more

Vegetarian friendly, try the veggie chorizo!!! Awesome place, very clean and friendly staff. Affordable and child friendly. Go!!! read more

9/10 authenticity! 10/10 cleanliness (cleanest authentic Mexican restaurant I've ever been to) 10/10 on customer service Think of it as a more authentic version of chipotle, but with a better price. The tacos are great and NO CHARGE for guacamole, or any topping for that matter. The burritos are just as big as Chipotle's, but with more meat/less filler. The drinks are authentic too. I like the Agua de Jamaica (hibiscus tea) but my kids get the jarritos Mexican sodas. If you want tacos or burritos, this is your place; if you're looking for a larger menu, hit Fairmont city, but you'll drive farther and pay more. read more

Great authentic Mexican food! We had tacos pastor , a guisado de res quesadilla and pollo asado nachos. They are all prepared in front of you with fresh ingredients. You can choose all the toppings you want. Overall awesome experience! Service, cleanliness and taste all 5 stars! read more

Taqueria Olvera - Quesadilla and chicken nachos! - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

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The taco bar is amazing, I got all the best toppings and the food is a reasonable price. The tacos were so good--very fresh and authentic. The mild sauce was an original mixture of different sauces and was very tasty with the perfect level of spiciness. Also, the service is great, and the workers are friendly. The atmosphere is cozy, nice, and clean. I recommend the house margarita that was very cold and tasty as well. read more

Really 4.75 stars. Excellent, outstanding filings. Would be a sure fire 5 star if they used hand-made tortillas. Highly recommended and the new local carnitas champion. Mi Tierra Bonita has a contender for best restaurant in the metro east. Why anyone would go to something like a Chipotle or Qdoba over this is absolutely beyond me. read more

Friendly staff. Fast service. A little pricey. Food is mediocre at best. It's fine in a pinch but nothing special.

New Mexican Taqueria with authentic Mexican corn tortilla tacos and fresh authentic Mexican fruit drinks to include horchata, tamarindo juice and way too many to list. They also have Jaritos in a bottle if you prefer. The guacamole is amazing. It's like a Chipotle or Qdoba, but with a more authentic Mexican twist. Will be back to try more on the menu. read more

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Great quality food that was quick! The Carnitas was tender and the varieties of salsa on hand were all very yummy.

Watch out qdoba and Chipolte, there's a new burrito in town. This place has some of the best white gold this side of the border, the queso, oh good golly the queso. I can never have enough. Whether it be on the mountain stacked nachos with my choice of meat, rice and beans or my child sized burritos I need two hands to support to eat. When you walk in the staff is there to greet you with a smiling face and eager attitude to make your meal just as special to you, as you are to them. I have come plenty of times and yet to be disappointed in any of the meals. They serve fresh homemade horchata and the good come from south of the border. Make sure you bring your eatin briches, your gonna wanna have a second if you have the room. This ma and pa authenticity will make you question why you still go to Chipolte or qdoba, be forewarned, you won't leave hungry. read more

So delicious! Definitely worth every penny and you honestly won't spend many pennies! Great value and fantastic food.

Swung by for lunch on a Monday at 1pm. It's usually not a good sign when you are the only people in the restaurant, but based of the reviews we took a chance. So glad we did! Very friendly staff, nice and clean and the burrito was rather good. My wife's burrito however must have been awesome because it disappeared. read more

Taqueria Olvera - The counter to order your yummy burritos! - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Great food true Mexican food didn't cost much servings big. With drinks wife and I $22.00 counting beer and drink read more

Taqueria Olvera - Had 2 tacos, retried beans w a Modelo beer. My wife had chopped beef quesadilla and grilled chicken Nacos. $ 22.00 - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Best Mexican restaurant in the Metroeast. This place is fire and the food is delicious!

Beat steak burrito i ever ate!! Hands down. And their spicy salsa made me huff and puff like a dragon which is what i like. I would come here again and again!!! read more

Delicious! I was skeptical at first. We love Qdoba and Chipotle! Let me just say the flavor explosion blows Qdoba and Chipotle out of the water! If you were on the fence about this place... go for it! You won't be disappointed! So many choices and options. It's all actually fresh food! Also, they offer a military appreciation discount! read more

Random food find. Great food and the salsa verde is amazing. Clean establishment and friendly staff.

A 5 star review is hard to come by. And I certainly don't give them often. But in this case I feel it is warranted. So glad I tried this place. Been in town 8 months and finally found a good Mexican joint. Forget qdoba, chipotle, taco hell or any other restaurant for that matter. This place has them beat, by a mile too. Same concept as qdoba except one major difference. The taste. This food is more authentic and not a "Mexican fusion" place. I ordered the carne asada burrito, the wife ordered 3 tacos. And they were all amazing and fresh too. And for a cheaper price than any of the other so called places. And you can get some beer on tap too. I even saw tequila but I wasn't ready for than on a Thursday night. They even sell tamales but you have to get there early because they sell out. So maybe next time I'll try them. Give this place a shot and I guarantee you will no longer go to any of those other places. And btw. The hottest salsa they have is actually hot. But amazing flavor. read more

Love the atmosphere, food, and staff. The portion sizes are massive! I love all of the options they have and the food always tastes fresh and the staff is so kind and quick to answer any questions! read more

MUCH better than your average Mexican spot. They use the Chipotle model, but all the ingredients are fresh and tasty. They're not afraid of heat. Props for horchata. read more

Best tacos around! Never have ordered anything we didn't like. Amazing flavor and great fresh toppings

Updating my review to reflect that I could not eat here the past two times I have tried simply because they were out of most items like rice and steak. read more

It was a good place with decent value. 3 stars because I don't think it deserves the 4.5+ stars it has on here. Standard chipotle alternative. Enjoyed it, but probably wouldn't go back read more

I enjoy going here once in awhile. I love their bowls. Try the pulled pork once. Its very tasty and they give good size portions. Along the lines of chipotle. read more

Burritos, tamales and street tacos were outstanding. Throw in in very good service and locally owned...dont miss out!

Always come here for the nachos. Had a friend introduce me in Feburary and we can't get enough. We find an excuse to get nachos every time were in the area read more

I love this place. The food is always taste so good and fresh, the employees are so nice and will answer any questions you have. The pricing is fair. I would 10/10 recommend this place to anyone. I love the pineapple drink. read more

Most authentic Mexican food in the area without question. Excellent quality and fast, friendly service. This place is a must! Tacos you would expect from a border city like San Diego in Fairview Heights. Nice selection of fresh meats and toppings as well as an array of fruit water drinks. We go once per week and love it more every time. The staff is just as great as the food! read more

Best places are always off the beaten path. I love street style tacos on corn soft tortillas with a wide variety of salsas to choose from - these guys delivered! I'll be definitely going back. read more

Taqueria Olvera - Beautiful tacos with three salsas sampled; they have more however these milder ones provided plenty of heat for me. - Mexican Near Me - Fairview Heights, Illinois

Best tacos and salsa! Omg I love it here!! I think this has to be one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area! The food is always fresh and I LOVE their avocado jalapeño salsa!! read more