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    Taquerias Atotonilco - Joliet

    4.1 (224 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Food Trucks
    Open 9:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating

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    Al H.

    Ok this location been here twice many years ago and now but this one just doesn't feel like the real atotonilco though hmm the food is decent but don't taste the same as 47th 57th or the one and only 26th street locations. The horchata was bad to be honest they need to make it in house taste like it made from a bag and if it's made here then they need to stick to the original way of making it like the other locations. And no baskets for your tacos??? Come on guys keep it classic!!

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    Samantha S.

    the very best authentic tacos to die for tacos. i love them! the horchata is good too

    Steak and al pastor tacos (dinner) added lettuce and tomato with onion and cilantro too. Elotes excellent!

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    Amazing food, service and atmosphere! We need food like this in KY!!! I'll be back when in Chicago area!

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    2 years ago

    My favorite tacos de pastor in Joliet! We order from here all the time and it's always delicious!

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    4 years ago

    Super friendly service and the Al Pastor was very good but way too many misses on the other tacos and food for me to go back.

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    Love this place! My new place for authentic Mexican food! The owner, Scottie, is one of the nicest people you will ever meet!

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    The tacos and tortas are delicious. Super authentic! Great service friendly staff, the best in joliet!

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    La Mex Restaurant II - Carne a la Tampiqueña $18.50 1/2 portion of our skirt steak alone with two cheese enchiladas poblanas, sour cream and guacamole

    La Mex Restaurant II

    3.0(208 reviews)
    4.7 mi
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    It gets the job done - the Burrito had some excitment, but the rest of the experience left…read moresomething to be desired. I'd ordered a Steak Diablo Burrito and a Margarita. Chips and salsa were complimentary at the start of the meal. Before you come after me for looking a gift horse in the mouth: Chips & Salsa aren't technically free, the cost is baked into the meal on the back-end. That said, the quality of these was subpar. The chips were straight out of a bag, the the salsa resembled a thick tomato juice with stuff added more than something deserving the name "salsa." I also did not love the Margarita, for it was too sweet for my taste. I can't say for sure, but I have the unfounded suspicion that these are pre-made in large quantities. The main event was the Steak Diablo Burrito. True to form, the Diablo sauce brought the heat. If you are one for whom Tabasco sauce is at the upper end of your limits, you might want to skip this one. My heat tolerance is such that I needed a little extra water, not a side-order of sour cream. The filling did not skimp on the meat whatsoever, and the protein was tender to boot. While not 'S' tier, I would put it solidly in 'B' territory, with a pinky toe into 'A'. A good test is that I couldn't finish, and happily devoured it cold the next day. The interior is large, and has mostly amber lighting with splashes of color, and some traditional-looking architectural elements. The service was friendly and reasonably fast. Final verdict: If you're itching for a great burrito, while perhaps not the greatest one in the world, La Mex can deliver. However, This comes at a cost of a too-sweet Margarita and chips and salsa leave something to be desired. Recommended? Yes, as a general-purpose Mexican spot. Would Return? Yes, but would skip chips, salsa, and margs.

    Friendly staff. Seated quickly with immediate chips & salsa.. great start. Kids ordered nachos &…read morechicken tenders. Addicted to Al pastor tacos, I had to get the dinner plate. Vegetarian plate and chile relleno ordered by our table. All tasty food. Glad the salsa verde was a few notches higher on the heat chart. Just what I needed. Dimly lit dining room, colorful light splashes the room corners. We'll be back.

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    La Mex Restaurant II - Combo Fajitas (Shrimp, Steak and Chicken)

    Combo Fajitas (Shrimp, Steak and Chicken)

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    This is how my drink looked the entire time.

    El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant - steak taco tray

    El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant

    4.0(175 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Love that this place is close to home and the food is authentic enough. It has been able to stay…read moretrue to its roots, that it has a great mix of patrons. From workers to celebrating families. They just got a new menu and prices of course have gone up but that's understandable. What I'm taking issue with is that the owners need to embrace that this place is a "mom" restaurant that's got a homey feel. They added another screen advertising drinks, etc that are too big and obtrusive for behind the counter. Bring the tone down. Instead of spending money on electric signs, spend your decorating dollars on making the place cozy so pictures in Yelp look more inviting. We had birria burrito and carne asada with a large guacamole and horchata. Everything was great as always. Normally we get their margaritas which are also very good.

    The restaurant was expanded at some point. I recall when it was just a tiny place. It has a very…read moreauthentic Mexican restaurant feel. A neighborhood place like the ones in Texas. I liked the staff too. They were helpful and friendly. Their tacos are very good. My daughter ordered carnitas. I had the menudo with patas of course! Their menudo is good but very red. It had a strong guajillo pepper taste. I did like it but I have had better. Don't let that keep you from stopping in and trying them out. I'm pretty sure you will enjoy their food.

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    El Molcajete Mexican Restaurant - Steak torta that I got for my birthday, hence the birthday candle

    Steak torta that I got for my birthday, hence the birthday candle

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    Taquerias Atotonilco - Joliet - mexican - Updated September 2026

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