Taqueria Pequena

I have eaten here several times. Their food is delicious. I…read morerecommend this restaurant.

The food and service was really good. The server…read morerecommended the frozen mango margarita and it was tasty. They offer a number fruit options. My entree was good and it was so much meat. The shrimp was one of favs but all of it was flavorful. I would go back if I'm in Carbondale.

Paisano Fajita

Our food was fresh and delicious.

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Chips, salsa and the most delicious guacamole!

El Nopalito Grill

4.4(60 reviews)

47.1 mi

I really enjoyed my Fajitas Jalisco with my really cold draft beer. The beer came in a frozen mug,…read morewhich is the way it should be so that my beer stays nice and cold. I loved the fact that they kept bringing out warm chips with salsa. The fajitas consisted of a mixture of meats, including beef, chicken, and shrimp on a nice sizzling hot plate. When we arrived, we were immediately sat at the booth. The service was on point as they were pretty expedient with taking our order and bring out the food in a timely manner. In order to pay, you simply just head to the front counter like Denny's. I was able to use my credit card for payment.

Good service! Good food ! Typical Mexican fare but what sets them apart is the tortilla chips…read more Very light and crispy. And the staff seem happy to be there. If you stay at Sikeston , stay at Pear Tree and you can walk next door to the restaurant. Convenient!!

Disgusting

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Doña Camila

4.9(24 reviews)

13.7 mi

An unassuming little eatery at the back of a Mexican grocery store. Dona Camila means showings of…read morerespect to the owner Camila. She took care of the entire store and restaurant all by herself. The restaurant is very tiny, but the food is delish. The restaurant was empty when I arrived at 1pm. She put on the Mexican music when I arrive. Service is fast. The owner explained the menu and provided good recommendations. I tried 4 tacos of different meat: birria, lengua, steak and carnitas. All are served with onions and lime. I love birria and lengua the most, followed by carnitas. I picked an authentic Mexican soda from their fridge. I love all the drink options available.

Checked out this Mexican cafe and grocery store in Carbondale. Dona Camila looks like it wouldn't…read morebe a good place to eat to be honest. It looks like a simple family owned grocery store. However in the back there's a dining area. They make tacos and tortas. After looking around a bit we found where to order at. It's got a window in the back. There's a small menu of a few authentic Mexican items and the choices of protein. Mostly it's tacos of course. These are pretty easy to make. It's $4 each. Protein choices include beef, chicken, or get beans and vegetables. Got us a couple of tacos with the beans. These were topped with cilantro and onions. Small but full of flavor. The store has drinks such as Jarritos, and you can get big ass cans of beans so you can make tacos for later. Good place to get authentic Mexican food. It's located on West Jackson Street at Illinois Avenue in a building that looks unassuming from outside. There's taqueria is located in the back, and you order at the window.

Menu Board

Sooo juicy it's falling apart! Yummmmm

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El Tequila

4.7(15 reviews)

15.4 mi

Wife and I were driving to Chicago from San Antonio and went off the beaten path! Glad we did !…read more Goreville's hidden treasure. Worth the visit

We'd been wanting to try! Excellent food. Great and happy staff. Lovely environment. Will…read moredefinitely return.

Hidden Gem! Definitely worth a Sunday drive for those from out of town.

Steak tacos

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All mine!

Don Sol

4.0(88 reviews)

14.5 mi

Checked out this family friendly Mexican restaurant in Carbondale. Don Sol is like your standard…read morestrip mall place with margaritas, burritos, and more. It hardly is that authentic, but it's not trying to be though. Honestly it's better than it looks. The prices are kind of expensive unfortunately. Basically this is classic Mexican American food. It's got a few locations, including this one. This has the feel of a big chain to it, though. Anyway, the drinks and food are okay if not expecting much. The high prices make it hard to be satisfied. It's about $12 for a margarita. The Blue Lagoon is made with Blue Curaçao and it got us lit for sure. Food is even more expensive. It's about $15 for the Taco Salad Veggie. This comes in a crispy tortilla bowl, and is filled with broccoli, cheese dip and sour cream which I left off, guacamole, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini. Good stuff but certainly not worth the charge. The rest of the menu has typical Americanized stuff like fajitas and tacos. For sure it's not bad food. It's located on Giant City Road by University Mall. There's some things okay for vegetarians.

Very authentic and delicious Mexican food. My wife and I have eaten there several times and each…read moretime find a new delicious item on the menu that satisfies our desire for excellent Mexican food.

Shared this yummy Mango Lava Margarita

Blue Lagoon And Taco Salad Veggie

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Vegetarian fajitas

Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant

4.8(13 reviews)

38.9 mi

Rodin runs the rodeo, we're just living in it…read more These guys should be on the food channel I've went to 100's Mexican places and these guys are the mexi-can

The best little hole in the ran by mom and pop! The CHEESE DIP! I always am greeted coming in the…read moredoor. And the atmosphere is sooo homey and welcoming!

The best f#cking Mexican food in the whole, they smoke everyone everywhere

Breakfast chilaquiles

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La torta con papas

El Jalisco

4.4(64 reviews)

17.0 mi

Have been there several times,, always take my 91 year old mother,, the staff is very helpful,…read morehelping me to get her from the car inside, and then helping back out. Food is some of the best I've had of any Mexican restaurants.

Absolutely delicious Mexican food in Murphysboro. Loved it. Previous visits to the area we have…read moregone to a Mexican restaurant in Carbondale with a liquor license - thinking that that El Jalisco did not have the same. Glad to know we were wrong. Delicious margaritas - and - the quesabirria tacos? Oh my goodness - I can't get enough. SOOOO delicious. We were there with three adults and one toddler. Two of us devoured the quesabirria and could not stop raving about how delicious they were. Rick enjoyed a burrito - and the chips and salsa kept the ten month old in our party very happy. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Murphysboro. And while I love to try different dishes - the memory of that quesabirria taco has me salivating. Ohhhh - so good!

The hair

California burrito- it's massive

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El Jalisco

Don Luna Mexican Restaurant

4.1(14 reviews)

41.1 mi

Nice little Tex/Mex in Harrisburg. Order ate register and take to table. Very fast and friendly. I…read morehad steak chimichanga and it was ok. Nothing to write home about. There was also a chicken chimichanga and they said it was good and a burrito Sousa which was huge and they said they liked it. Chips and salsa are extra so that is a downer. No fresh tea only the fountain type which is another downer. Seemed clean and folks were friendly. Lively walk in business.

The food is very good. Not over priced the service was quick, courteous and kind we got our order…read more It was done correctly since we had a lot of modifications and they did them right. The atmosphere was like a Mexican restaurant would be a lot of Mexican theme. It was clean and that's the most important I suggest you check it out for the food anyway food was really good

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La Fuente Mexican Restaurant

4.4(22 reviews)

75.1 mi

Being from California (and on Ca time) my party didn't expect much for a late dinner in southern…read moreIllinois. Especially concerned about quality of Mexican food in this tiny town in Ill. Thus, we were hesitant...but hungry with little expectations. Upon entry, we were pleasantly surprised to hear Mexican music and Spanish speakers in the back. I had hope! Although the salsa was bland (& I avoid spicy), we shared the taco plate and a nachos. We were not disappointed. However, I recommend skipping the mojito entirely- I had to send it back. And yes, i know mojito is a cuban drink. They knew we weren't from town, lol- so we got to talking and learned they had roots from Mexico, then grew up not terribly far from me in Ca. He admitted they've had to adjust the way they make some items due to the mid-west clientele they have who aren't used to anything remotely authentic.

The atmosphere is like you are family. The owner/manager (…read moreI don't know which he is) greets you while you are there. They promptly take your order and bring you chips & salsa with little bowls to pour the salsa in, so everyone at the table has their own bowl. The prices are good and the food is great! We usually end up with a to-go box because the servings are generous.

The bottom of the Molcajate which shows the tiny pieces and the grease we were served.

Register area, friendly staff.

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Dinner with my baby!

Las Ollas Mexican Restaurant

4.5(12 reviews)

32.8 mi

Great food and always great service by everyone. The inside is clean and a good menu as well as a…read moregood buffet offering. Again the friendly service is what keeps me coming back. Merry Christmas.

UPDATE: As per my last review it feels good to be right when it comes to restaurants. This place is…read morethriving. So much so that they have now built on an addition for more seating. This place is amazing for our little town. We are still regulars here they are consistent with everything. They have Karaoke on Monday nights, great drink and food specials and a buffet at lunchtime. We will always be customers here. Try them out if you have not.

Enchilada Supremas Platter

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Tamales Combo

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Cherry C.

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16 years ago

They are now in the same place but in the Bldg, have large eat in dining room too. Their door is on the southeast side.

Shiloh B.

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67

9 years ago

So good. So so good. Definitely worth the trip! Authentic and cheap. The salsa is the best ! Just enough heat

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