Chips & salsa are so good! Same owners as Hacienda Real in Yorkville - very nice! I really liked this place. Ambiance is fun & eclectic. Food was delicious! Prices were so-so. Really fun place to meet friends for lunch. IL has this stupid thing where restaurants charge an extra 3% for using a card, so pay with cash if you want to avoid that. read more

Tia Carmen - Mexican Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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My Husband and I tried this place for the first time on our Friday date night. It's a super cute spot with very lovely decor. Upon walking in we felt as if the AC wasn't on or turned up enough because though it was evening it still felt a little toasty in there. Staff was nice and attentive. I started off with what I thought would be a frozen piña colada (confirmed with the waitress) and it was pure liquid with a lot of foam on top. I ended up getting a guava marg without the jalapeños which was much better! I also tried the mango marg and it was good as well! Their chips and salsa were tasty. For my meal I decided to try the Carmen enchiladas which seemed very popular based off other reviews. They were all correct! Of the three meats, the chicken was probably my favorite. Their rice and beans were tasty as well and the portions were great. My husband had the fish tacos. He wasn't asked which tortilla type he preferred so they brought out corn ones. He would've preferred flour but I guess that was a mistake on both him and the server for not asking which of the two he wanted. (Menu just says you can choose either/or. Doesn't say you get one or the other by default.) Overall, I'd come here again! Just maybe not on a hot summer evening. read more

Tia Carmen - Mexican Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

A pretty different experience since my first visit. I came on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't too busy but they seemed short on staff because service was super slow. It took forever to get our waiter's attention and a long time for our food to come. Food was still good. The plates were so hot...felt like they were straight out of the oven. We ordered the churros for dessert and they added a sparkler and came out to sing for my birthday. read more

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What an amazing place for nice afternoon in Geneva. Service is amazing, food is superfood! Reasonable prices! Every dishes we ordered was super yummy! Highly recommended. read more

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If I could give this place ZERO stars I would. The food is flavorless, the service staff acts like they hate their job and all of their patrons, the frozen margaritas aren't very frozen, and they not only overcharged on some items but even had the gaul to add a 3% surcharge even tho we were paying with cash. This location already has its issues with zero parking, so all of these issues on top of that spells disaster for the owners read more

First time here since switching owners/name. At lunch time, we were the only ones and considering the mostly good reviews, thought that strange. Place is nicely decorated but that's the only plus. Wife ordered the barbacoa tacos, comes with a side of rice and beans. I ordered a "pick 2", burrito and enchilada and it too, comes with rice and beans. About 5 minutes after ordering, our waiter comes by and says "the rice won't be ready for 20 minutes....I can substitute something else". So no rice for either of us. My wife said her tacos were very good but would have been nice to have rice. My burrito was tiny, half the size of what it should have been and enchilada was very small as well. Not much flavor for either the enchilada or burrito. Our waiter never checked on us, I had to wave him down for more chips and salsa. During lunch, sounded like a fight going on in the kitchen, pots, pans, etc. hitting the floor, was really loud. Got our bill and was charged $7 for a beer when it should have been $6. Also had to ask for a credit for not having rice, we were charged full price. Not going back, much better places around. read more

Service was amazing! Nice decor and everything was clean. Easy to find parking. We sat on the patio which was lovely except for the motor bikes and muscle cars revving their engines to a deafening level every few minutes. Between the noise and the gas fumes I had a massive headache. Food was solid and I'd be fine going again. However i wouldn't crave it. The fried ice cream was the best though. Loved it! read more

Stopped in for lunch. Had the fish tacos and burrito bowl. Tacos were outstanding. Salsa could use more heat but overall very good. Fun, festive atmosphere too. Service was great. Very nice staff. read more

Tia Carmen - Mexican Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

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Have been to Tia Carmen a few times and have enjoyed ourselves. The food is solid and the ambience is really nice. Everyone in the family enjoyed their food and portions are huge. It's a solid choice if you're looking for good Mexican mood in the area. read more

I'm impressed by the nice reviews and the location of the restaurant. It's easy to get to. You bc na easily get a table. The town of Geneva is very nice. But not sure why this place got all the nice reviews for food. The food is average at best. Large portions but no taste. Try any food Mexican taco truck in Aurora/naperville, you probably get better Mexican food. The price isn't cheap here. If you are looking for a Mexican themed restaurant to get together with friends in a super nice town, this is your place. read more

This review is only for takeout: ordering was super easy online for pickup. When picking up parking is tricky just because of the location so keep that in mind because they get busy. They have a separate counter for pickup orders and mine was warm and ready to go. Ordered the enchiladas, fried taquitos, and tacos, all of which were so good. I can't wait to dine in. We have dined at the restaurant above them - Revolución which is delicious as well!! read more

I had a long black hair in my food. There was no apology or discount. The service was very slow from the beginning. I would not recommend it to anyone. It was such a poor experience. read more

Great place to eat out on deck during summering yet the ambience inside is super fun. I ordered the La Bamba Burrito with steak and it was so delicious, The presentation of our food was gorgeous and our server was very helpful and gracious. We had a delightful time.! read more

Excellent restaurant, nicely decorated. Food and drink was very good quality. Service was attentive. Would definitely try again.

I LOVE Tia Carmen! I came here after a show at the Arcada and was so eager to try this place out. It had been a while since this whole building is under new owners with different restaurants that I really enjoyed. However, I was not disappointed in Tia Carmen! The service was wonderful and they had some great Taco Tuesday specials. I had a variety of tacos as well as rice and beans. All was so delicious and comforting on an otherwise cold night. I can't wait to go back! Highly recommended! read more

Tia Carmen - Mexican Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Was a wonderful Cinco de Mayo until the bill arrived only to find an up charge. I thought I was in California where the leftists up charge. It was a spoiler. Set your prices without this goofiness. read more

The margaritas were phenomenal. We went on a Thursday and they were half price! The service was great very attentive and fast. The food was ok not spicy at all food is a little white washed. It's a family place perfect for a simple night out. read more

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The ambiance is adorable! Nice cute place as soon as you walk in. The service was quick and our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive. The food was phenomenal. If we lived in town we would be here weekly. read more

Tia Carmen - Mexican Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Decorated super cute and bright. The whole family enjoyed their meals. The chicken chimichanga was the favorite but my shrimp tacos and the kids' ground beef burrito were really good, too. Friendly and attentive staff. We'd go back. read more

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Long wait on Cinco de Mayo, but totally worth it! Good food, good drinks, and nice company at the bar.

Great lunchtime ambiance. Quiet, relaxing, with good food. Will come back again. Cute decorations as well. read more

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Everything is delicious and the service was excellent! Really enjoyed the guacamole, margaritas and al pastor tacos.

Been wanting to try this place for a long time now, so when my daughter mentioned Mexican it was an easy choice. We couldn't get same day reservations until 8PM on a Saturday, but we got there about 7:40 and were seated immediately, which was nice. It's not very big and it does get loud in there (not a complaint, just a comment). There was a lot of laughter in the room, so you could tell everyone was enjoying their dinners. The service was excellent...fast and friendly. We started with some queso fundido and some chips and guacamole...both excellent. We are big on chips and salsa and they kept them coming for us. My son and I each got the three color burritos, which were good. He ate all his; I couldn't get there and took some home. My wife got the chicken and rice dish, which she enjoyed. The others got steak tacos and a quesadilla...no complaints whatsoever. The margaritas were good...a little expensive but good. Very solid place overall. The bill was surprisingly high, and then we noticed a 20% charge for "large party". We are a family of eight, so we are used to that, but I do not recall ever seeing a "large party gratuity" for six before. My opinion is the server should always bring that to the customer's attention. That aside, it was a good experience, They have a sister restaurant upstairs (Revolution, I believe) which I would like to try next time. read more

Amazing food and ambiance. Really authentic tacos. Service was fantastic and the waiter was lovely

Very solid Mexican food, great margaritas, and friendly, efficient service. What else could you possibly want?

Service was great, atmosphere was very nice. Food is good could be better, beans aren't homemade, rice has fillers better with actual rice. And drinks are very good read more

There was 8 people having dinner. Our servers were OUTSTANDING! Very attentive to are request and, LOL refills! The food was amazing. Everyone was very pleased with their selections, portion sizes and quality of food. We unanimously agreed we all will return. In fact, one couple went back the next weekend for dinner. read more

Stopped in on a Friday afternoon. The staff was extremely friendly, drinks were amazing, and the food was good. Definitely will be back for a margarita and food in the near future read more

Went for lunch and margaritas on a lazy afternoon. We enjoyed the food and drink very much. It is a lovely little spot. Lots of folks around us lingered at their tables, enjoying the ambiance and their companions. It was nice to see that the staff didn't rush them. LOL - It didn't hurt that the margaritas kept coming for them. read more

Taco Tuesday was outstanding -- very quality food & margs. The tacos were a level up from your ordinary happy hour variety. Little slow on the service but otherwise very good food and environments. read more

Cute restaurant with a nice atmosphere. We had dinner around 6:15 pm, and our waiter was very attentive. Unfortunately, the food itself was disappointing. Everything was served on very hot plates, yet the food was lukewarm. The first bite of rice was barely warm, and the burrito, while crispy on the outside, was soft on the ends, causing my fingers to go right through the tortilla. The filling inside the burrito was also not warm. The quesadilla was delicious, but again, the meat was lukewarm. The salsa tasted store-bought rather than authentic. The classic margarita had so much sour mix that it was undrinkable. Great service, but the food quality and temperature really need improvement. read more

Great food at a fair price, service is great too. My new favorite Mexican restaurant! read more

Amazing!! So glad to find this place in our neighborhood. The atmosphere is great, place is super clean including bathrooms (although I'd prefer regular woman / man). Chile Relleno was THE best I've ever had - by far. I'll be back for that. Partner had the El Pastor taco plate - he said "authentic and delicious". Not too salty (as it can be) but very flavorful. We are pleasantly satisfied and super happy to find this place. We will be back often!! Margarita special Monday and Thursday. $3 taco Tuesday read more

Tia Carmen - Chile Relleno - Mexican Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Good, service and ambience was outstanding! Acoustics could be better and while it was a rainy night the floors were so slippery I hope no one slips and falls with the rain and slushy weather ahead. Tread carefully! read more

Staff were friendly and helpful with explaining the menu. They have specials. Food was amazingly delicious. We will definitely be back!

Was charged $48 for 2 tequilas. The pour in my glass was about 2 to 3 ounces. We'll never go in there again.

Very nice establishment with a great interior and welcoming ambiance. The food was great and Alejandro was an excellent waitress. overall a very nice experience. read more

A really good variety of delicious Mexican food! Alejandra is fantastic! You have to try this.

We went to check out the new Tia Carmen in Geneva and we were pleasantly impressed! Great interior, service and food was excellent!! Half price margaritas Monday and Thursdays. Excited to have a new Mexican food restaurant in Geneva. read more

Tia Carmen - We went to check out the new Tia Carmen - Mexican Near Me - Geneva, Illinois

Never been, first time so went for lunch, it was busy but probably not like dinner rush. Everything was good and food tasted great, good flavor. The wife is vegan so there were plenty of options for her. I recommend the Chili Relleno and a side of guacamole! Anyway, we're definitely going back and recommend if you haven't been, it's worth the trip! read more