The food was excellent, ordered the Supreme Burrito and it tasted great plus the portions are huge so you are getting your money's worth. Also got the Chicken Fries which were great as well. Plus the complimentary free nachos & salsa they gave us was good. Definitely utilize the Cholula hot sauce they have at the table. The service was great as well, very friendly to me & my buddy. The reggaeton music in the background sets a pretty nice vibe. I had a great time here, I'll definitely be back next time I'm in Champaign & I would definitely recommend this place if you love Mexican food . read more

Tres Nopales - Supreme Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

We ordered delivery, so I can't comment on the ambiance. Delivery through app was quick. I was pleasantly surprised for a UIUC restaurant. The shrimp were cooked really well, and the amount of food was large. The refried beans tasted like they used an unusual ingredient- I didn't like them. Taco chips were good. I would try eating at the restaurant next time. read more

This was some of the best Mexican food I've ever had! I only wish there was one close to where I live. Was just passing through and found this little hole in the wall. But what a find!! The service was excellent and they have the most beautiful murals the walls. Give it a try...you won't be disappointed! read more

Food was decent but menu prices were wrong. Ended up averaging 5 dollars per taco, completely unacceptable.

So good! Everything is fresh and delicious. The golden margaritas are amazing and so is the fresh salsa and queso. Hidden gem in downtown Urbana - this is some of the best Mexican food in the area. read more

Tres Nopales - Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

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Very friendly, efficient service. We get take out about every month. Food is well prepared, but mostly typical fare.

Fish tacos are so good ! Please please don't let the food quality go down the staff is very friendly and in good spirits

Highly recommend the Race Street burrito! Sooo good! Such a nice addition to the downtown Urbana restaurant scene. read more

Tres Nopales - Race Rice street burrito - Mexican Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

Very similar to El Toro and Dos Reales.... quick and big portions. It took them a very long time to get us our food -- we wound up filling up on chips and salsa. The plate was scalding hot, but the food was tepid. Chile rellenos (offered as part of a lunch special and you're unable to order them by themselves) was a little off -- the pepper seemed slimy and stringy, couldn't really cut into it.... didn't want to send it back because I didn't want to wait another half hour for it to come out. It's in the same spot as Sitara occupied -- you could hear the microwave door opening and closing...and then the beeping of the buttons....my guacamole salad was brown. Happy that they're open, but maybe it's opening week jitters?? read more

Tres Nopales - a plate of mexican food - Mexican Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

Finding good food in the cornfields of Urbana was a nice surprise! The food was great and the margaritas were even better! We had a wonderful meal celebrating our grandson's high school graduation. read more

If you want authentic Mexican style street tacos - complete with the most tender and pillowy housemade corn tortillas - go to Tres Nopales! I had 2 tacos: shrimp and al pastor. So delicious - especially the shrimp which was perfectly seasoned. We had churros for dessert and they were so addictive, with a crispy and lightly sugared/cinnamon'ed outside and moist, soft inside, served with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a cherry. The restaurant had a clean and colorful interior, and we really appreciated the kindness and friendliness of the servers. Food came out quick, too. Can't wait to go back! read more

I've been twice and both times were very delicious. The place is small and service was just a little slow but worth the wait. Lime margaritas are awesome. I tried the El Pastor and Carnitas tacos, both were delicious. Also tried a shrimp taco that was delicious as well. They have my favorite rice and beans in town so far. My husband tried the tamales and they were pretty good, but probably wouldn't get them again. read more

if you're trying to get scammed, order a margarita pitcher (absolutely no tequila in it) also, order WELL tequila for $9 ea. honestly ridiculous. at this point, just order top shelf -- god only knows how much that will cost you. read more

The best Mexican food in Urbana! Every single element is tasty and the side dishes are not there for show or to fill up on...they are delicious. Fast and cheerful service, too. read more

Great Mexican food, and even more surprising to find it out here in the midwest! Quick service, very friendly. Please support this excellent restaurant! read more

Stopped by after the Saturday farmer's market...and we're so happy we did! There was no shortage of staff checking in on us--and every person was kind and happy. The food...oh the food! We both ordered dishes with the red sauce (I, the chimichangas, and my beloved, a combo enchilada/quesadilla plate.) Although we couldn't confirm, we suspected warm spices in the sauce (his money was on cinnamon while I was leaning clover). Whatever it was--wow! And they wisely use thigh meat for the chicken dishes...it was like buttah! Since moving here late last year, we discovered there are is no shortage of Mexican and Latin choices in both the brick and mortar and food truck variety (we're ok with this), but many are "just fine" and definitely interchangeable. Tres Nopales, however, is special. Give it a try. Absolutely worth it! (To the reviewer who was looking for "a quick bite" and used the lack of "flair" as a reason for a terrible review, perhaps you're looking for something on North Prospect. May I recommend Red Lobster?) read more

Best Mexican food in CU. Consistently hot, fast, and delicious. Staff is very friendly, crowd is usually lively, and I always leave full and happy. read more

Great food, great service, good value. Must try the nopales salad, it's absolutely delicious!

Try the Molgajete! It has tons of grilled meats, all with the most incredible layered flavors. So good! Chicken tacos were also special. Frozen margaritas are the best on a warm afternoon! It can get busy, so best to go here when you can have time to enjoy everything. We've tried their takeout too... Everything is well packed & still hat & fresh when we get it home. Parking situation is downtown Urbana. N9 storefr9n5 park8ng. It's worth the little bit of trouble to park. read more

BEST FOOD!!! The service is AMAZING! The owner, Chino, is the sweetest person, he cares about his customers tremendously. They have the BEST Margarita pitchers and their food is always delicious, I recommend the mushroom tacos, especially for my fellow vegetarians. This is the most delicious Mexican food in town, and the service is unbeatable, you need to come try Tres Nopales!!! read more

Tres Nopales - a group of women sitting at a table - Mexican Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

My friends and I were looking for a quick place to grab a bite to eat on Main Street Urbana and so we decided to stop into Tres Nopales. When you first walk in the first thing you notice is the lack of flair that most Mexican restaurants have, there were barely any decorations anywhere. Then it goes downhill from there, the chips are on the verge of being stale and they tasted like old oil was used to fry them. The salsa tastes like marinara sauce that has been doctored with diced onions and cilantro. I ordered the lunch beef chimichanga and it was very soggy, most chimichangas I've had are crispy even with sauce and queso on top. If in the area, I would visit huaraches moroleon instead! read more

Great food, friendly service! We've been here twice and have enjoyed our meals both times. The tacos are light and fresh, and the salsa is fantastic! We'll definitely be coming back. read more

Tres Nopales - Chicken tacos - Mexican Near Me - Urbana, Illinois

Tried this place for lunch today for the first time. Order was ready quickly and the owners very friendly. Very good enchiladas and solid chips and salsa. I hope they add more items to their menu as it was quite tasty and the amount of food for the price was good! Support local business and check them out. Easily as good or better than other Mexican restaurants in the area. read more

Fresh, tasty food. Friendly service. Quiet atmosphere. Pleasant location. Good value for money.

The best Mexican food in Urbana! Everything we had was delicious and the service was excellent.

Best Mexican place in town! I'm so glad Tres Nopales moved it. Great flavoring without overdoing it on oil. We've tried a few things as take-out, but our favorites are the chicken fajita burrito- perfectly flavored every time!- and the camarones a la diabla- just the right amount of kick! Always happy to get food from here. read more

Great Mexican restaurant with a really nice and friendly vibe, atmosphere, and ambience. Service is very good. Staff is very friendly. Food is great!! Cheese dip is delicious, and the salsa is really good. Enchilada verdes are one of my favorites. The quesadillas and burritos are also super good. Also recommend the horchata. 10/10 would recommend! read more

Delicious and well-priced! Good portion sizes and excellent service. A great addition to downtown Urbana! Highly recommended.

Amazing tacos! Carnitas were sooooo good!! Quite possibly the best salsa I may have ever had at a restaurant! Absolutely must eat here!!

chino, the owner, and his brother are the best ever!!! this was the best restaurant experience we've ever had! the food is delicious and the staff is so friendly! 100/10 we will be back! such good vibes we loved it here! great margs too! read more

The service is great, orders are ready quickly, covid-protocol is followed. I ordered the fish taco dinner and it was terrific. The interior is cozy and the colorful exterior adds character to downtown Urbana. 5/5, would recommend! read more