Greeted immediately with a smile. The homemade salsa is AMAZING. the fresh made hibiscus drink is refreshing and not overly sweet. Then I try my husband's horchata, which has the perfect amount of cinnamon and vanilla. They have good tacos and enchiladas, my husband is a fan of the tortas. But let me be clear I come for the Pozole Verde!! So many people like pozole or they like chicken tortilla soup, and you all miss this delicious herbaceous soup with a little kick. I feel good, I eat it. I have a cold, I eat it. I tried the other food and still took a bowl home. I haven't had a Pozole Verde this good since I left Texas. If you've never had it, this is the place you should try it. And the service is always friendly. read more

Typically order borra tacos and offered restaurant as suggestion to coworker. Coworkers food was not right and after trying mine, it was cold, dry and little to no cheese. Had order replaced but was still wrong. Wrong order of steak quesadilla. Corn but should be flour. This is the remake after first order was wrong, making both orders wrong unfortunately. Employee said boss was there and to tell him because the cooks won't listen to her. I guess the cooks are not taking suggestions on increasing customer satisfaction. read more

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sacred spot in granite city. i got the birria . eh. i would say decent , but nothing special . place was packed which is a plus or minus depending on how you like it. super crowded and noisy was not for me .My friend who too me said its like this alot. which must mean the other food is probably better than what i ordered. the popsicles looked great . but we were full from dinner. would prolly go back and try something else. i would say the experience was about average. read more

The menu has a lot of choices but sadly no ceviche. Definitely enjoyed the Birria however wasn't the biggest fan of the margarita, lacked flavor and very much watered down. read more

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The BEST Mexican food I've had in the STL Metro. Just moved here from California, where the best Mexican food is, outside of Mexico... and was disappointed at every other option. 3 De Mayo is an absolute treasure. Authentic feel, which is proven by a lot of Mexican people eating there most times. We will be regulars here. read more

3 De Mayo - Tiny burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pontoon Beach, Illinois

Came in to order to go one of the workers said someone would be right with me to take my order stood there for 10 minutes. Other Workers just walked by, someone new came in was greeted and said they'd like to place a to go order, their order was taken immediately. Walked out and went to Trea Caminos down the road. Terrible customer service. read more

While of out of town, my friend took me to one of his favorite restaurants, which is 3 De Mayo. He has mentioned before about how much he likes the Birria Tacos at this restaurant, and that he thought I would enjoy it as well. We went, and the ambiance of the restaurant was cool! It wasn't necessarily a "hole in the wall" type of restaurant, but it gave the vibes of a small, maybe family owned and neighborhood staple restaurant. Upon ordering, of course we received complimentary chips and salsa, which were good. The salsa had a bit of kick to it, and I don't know if the salsa was supposed to be mild salsa or not, but it was very spicy. We ordered an appetizer dish with chorizo and queso cheese (I can't remember the name). The appetizer dish was good! For the entree, I ordered shredded beef Quesadillas. The two quesadillas were huge! So there were good size portions. The quesadillas did taste a bit bland to me though. And the consommé was very salty in my opinion. The overall service was good, and our waitress was attentive and very consistent with bringing refills, extra napkins, extra chips, etc. I enjoyed the experience trying this restaurant! read more

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Tasty and authentic feel to the atmosphere. Came from San Diego and usually the Mexican food is meh! This was on point and reminded me of home in SoCal. The enchiladas were good, cheese was best! Sopes and the tacos were both excellent. Have a drink! Just needs some sand in my sandals and the sound of waves. read more

Food was authentic. Choriqueso came out pretty thin but thickened as it sat. Feels like a little hole in the wall restaurant. Not much decor. Was for sure pricey. 2 orders of Birria Tacos, 2 Beers, Choriqueso, and 2 kids meals both with sweet tea and it was over $80! We will go back but have some more strategy to our ordering. read more

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Great birria tacos!!!' Located off 270 north in pontoon beach this place is definitely off the beaten path but nonetheless ahh mazing love the birria and Mexican rice... packed with flavor and generous portions read more

Best Mexican in the area! Food and service first class! The meatball soup and Beria tacos are exceptional.

Don't let the outside fool you, it is nothing fancy but the food is delicious! Authentic mexican food.

Took the advice of the Yelp Army and drove to Illinois to visit 3 De Mayo, an outstanding Mexican restaurant. Located in Pontoon Beach, Illinois, 3 De Mayo is the place to beat when it comes to great food, great service and great drinks. A short 15 minute drive from St. Louis is all it took to have a very pleasant experience. First , let's talk about chips and salsa. As most know chips and salsa are a staple in Mexican cuisine. Traditionally served while ordering and depending on the restaurant you can tell how the meal is going to go based on this simple dish. Chips were fresh and served hot, but the real treat was the salsa. Perfectly balanced salsa that's got heat and flavor. 3De Mayo was on praised on Yelp for its mangonada margaritas and boy did it deliver, what a delicious treat. A blended margarita with fresh mango that definitely hits the spot. They also serve plenty of cervezas if you're looking for a cold one with your meal. 3De Mayo's menu is a diverse selection of tacos, burritos, scopes and everything you can expect. One of my favorite Mexican dishes is menudo, and 3 De Mayo's version of the dish is one of the best. Next we ordered 3 De Mayo taquitos, 5 birria tacos served with consommé a broth used for dipping. Another knockout dish and was a healthy portion and could easily be a dish for two. Finally we ordered a Quesadillas 3 De Mayo platter of birria quesadillas also served with consommé and another home run! 3 De Mayo has plenty of seating and can accommodate large groups. We visited on a weekend and was busy, but we're able to find a seat to enjoy our meals. Tables were serviced quickly and restrooms were very cleaned. They also had great music that wasn't too loud that it took away from our experience. 3De Mayo is a great restaurant and anyone in the area who's looking for a excellent meal should give this a place a try. We'll be back! read more

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Great ambiance and margaritas! Very authentic, good service and good food. Check them out if you're in the area read more

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Great service and authentic food! Would definitely come back. The menu has tons of different options which is great.

I was out taking picture by Horseshoe Lake and got hungry. I was fortunate enough to find this place close by. This is real, authentic Mexican food. There is plenty of parking and a nice outdoor patio. I had the Birria Batbacoa tacos. They were delicious! The service was very friendly. Absolutely will go back again. read more

3 De Mayo - Birria Barbacoa Tacos! - Mexican Near Me - Pontoon Beach, Illinois

Immediately walking in you just know the food and ambiance is good because each table had groups all enjoying each other and their food complimented the conversations. We sat down and immediately got served chips and salsa and our drink order was taken (we opted for two Jamaica agua frescas - which were delicious). The food: Rice and beans - while they may look like anywhere else you go, I promise you they are the best. The beans were fresh and light, as was the rice. Just enough of everything - I wanted to eat it all but my 11 month old tore it up! Chili Relleno - I love a good relleno that doesn't have sauce and this one was incredible. It was fresh, it had an even temperature throughout and wasn't too heavy on batter. Quesadillas 3 de Mayo - they were two very large homemade corn tortillas stuffed with barbacoa, grilled cheese and the consume didn't make them soggy. The side of consume was excellent for dipping and just enhanced all the flavors. Caldo de birria - *the star of it all for me* Absolutely delicious. Here lately I've noticed a lot of places have used too much cinnamon in the caldo and this one was perfectly spiced. I am a fan of adding the fixings because it enhances flavors (be careful crushing up the chili de árbol because it releases natural oils when toasted and it'll stay on your fingers). But without the fixings the dish is equally as delicious. The birria was tender, and plenty in amount - I was full about half way through. Homemade corn tortillas - were fresh, tasty and if you've never had homemade corn tortillas this place does it right. My 11 month old loved them with her rice and beans. Overall 10/10 we will absolutely be back. It was a fun environment, felt lively with the guests, they had a beautiful wall with a neon sign that we didn't get a picture of, our 11 month old was comfortable and cried a few times and none of the other guests minded or the staff. The customer service was soooo friendly. Something to note: 4% fee for card use read more

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Exceptional food. Have only gotten delivery, but orders are always correct and at good temperature.

Two Words, Homemade Tortillas. They got me on my 1st visit, warm fresh homemade onsite tortillas. I haven't explored the menu a whole lot, I get the birria tacos every time, I can't help it. I have only been here 3 or 4 times, but it is quickly becoming one of my favorite Mexican food places. I would and already have recommended it to many people. Don't skip on the mystery popsicles, I can't read Spanish, so I pick by color, and you never know what you are going to get. Great food, give it a shot. read more

Small place, out of the way. Maybe 12 tables? Very authentic Mexican environment. Enjoyed the music. Good food. We had tacos and tortas, horchata, and chips/salsa. Tables salsa has some flavor, and that's always a good sign. Everything was pretty fresh and thei do offer a handmade tortilla option. Going with 7/10 on the food. Service is really bad. Not even big chain level service. Rude, slow, absent. Incorrect order but server never came back to check in. There were at least 3 servers and the store wasn't full, so not sure why all the dining room patrons (my part included) were annoyed with the lack of servers. The food isn't worth the poor service. Do not recommend. 2.5 stars. read more

Best Mexican restaurant in America. From the food to the drinks, nothing tops this place.

Steak torta is delicious. Don't let the outside appearance fool you. Food is delicious and staff is very friendly. Salsa has a little kick but delicious read more

$1.50 for BOTTLED water no tap water offered .bottled coke no fountain cheese quessidia cheese was grilled then put on corn tortilla carnita steak was too over cooked they weren't overly busy staff wasn't over friendly to us it was our first time there was recommended to us to try we won't be returning read more

Yelp is allowing 2 reviews so I will! This is the best Mexican food east of St. Louis. I found the Mexican food in Edwardsville over priced and bland. Mostly marketed towards the college crowd. In collinsville they opened a new Mexican restaurant( where the steak And shake is ) and I t was good but I had to delete my review of them on Yelp because there is no better place than this. The homemade tortillas make you feel like a little old grandma is in the back making them. They are soft, chewy, and flavorful. I didn't know that tortillas had flavor before! The quesadilla birria was my absolute favorite. If you order just the birria they will give you a huge delicious bowl of stew and tortillas on the side. Which is amazing. They offer an incredible array of different flavored popsicles and flan for dessert. I can't say enough about this establishment. read more

Mmmm mmmm good. That's some the best Mexican food I've had next to actually being in Mexico or being at a Mexican cook out

We ducked in here after leaving STL airport at dinner time. It was about a half hour out. Didn't know what to expect, but this is not "fast food" Mexican. This is the REAL DEAL. Four of us had different plates and all were large servings and excellent. There's a lot more than Tacos on the menu. You need to go there for dinner. read more

Was told this has some of the most authentic Mexican food in the STL/IL area and i can't tell you how spot on that was. Placed a pickup order on a Saturday night for their quesadilla 3 de Mayo and steak asada tacos. The order was ready in no less than 15 minutes and was able to pick it up quickly. The quesadilla was huge and had great taste. The red and green salsas that come with the order were unbelievable and an absolute must to add with the food. The steak tacos were also very juicy and lived up to that very traditional street taco. This is a must go to and i will be coming back very soon. read more

We stopped in for late lunch. This place is in an out of the way spot and pretty small. The menu was pretty great. They have homemade tortillas as well. I had the street tacos. The chips are also handmade. The salsa is a little spicy with some smoke to it. read more

3 De Mayo - Dining area - Mexican Near Me - Pontoon Beach, Illinois

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Not all that great. The Torta was mostly bread and the chicken cutlet was so thin I couldn't taste the chicken. The "pastor" burrito was made with ground meat. At $12 for each it was a rip off. The Gordita for $4.50 was good. Based on my experience I won't be back. read more

Pictured: Carne Asada, Al Pastor and Barbacoa Tacos on handmade tortillas. My husband keeps saying "yeah Buddy!" We will definitely make a stop the next time we pass through St Louis! read more

3 De Mayo - Tacos with handmade tortillas - Mexican Near Me - Pontoon Beach, Illinois

Excellent food. A must for anyone looking for a twist on traditional Mexican. Small restaurant, so don't arrive with too many in your party.

Visited for my first time today, and I will definitely be coming back! I have been on the hunt for birria tacos in the St. Louis area for a while, and 3 de Mayo did not disappoint! Cozy, small-town restaurant with minimal decor, self seating, and a private parking lot. Dine-in and carry-out are both available. Fast, friendly service from my waiter. My food was on the table less than 10 minutes after ordering, and everything was absolutely delicious! If you like spicy, you will love the complimentary chips and salsa! Very positive overall experience; I can't wait to return and bring my family and friends! read more

3 De Mayo - Quesadillas 3 de Mayo (birria); consommé; extra cilantro; side of rice; chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Pontoon Beach, Illinois

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Delicious and authentic! So glad we finally made it here to check out their Birria tacos! So good!The mangarita was beautiful and so fresh! The salsa is wonderful too! Highly recommend this place! It's my new favorite! read more

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Best Mexican restaurant I have EVER been to. If you want a place that's authentic, this is it. The tacos de birria and consume are . Hospitality is outstanding and the music just gives you good vibes!! read more

3 De Mayo - Mexican. Birria tacos. - Mexican Near Me - Pontoon Beach, Illinois

The absolute best. We are a large family and were happy to accommodate the smaller dining room by sitting at separate tables on a busy Sunday afternoon. A few minutes into our service it before the food was delivered the manager comes to us and having had another group just leave he moved us to a larger table so we could all be together. The place is comfortable and homey and to be honest the food is so good I'd eat it off the hood of our van if that's what it took! Run to the place and make them take your money, it's well worth it! read more

There are too many authentic Mexican restaurants to pay the high prices at 3 De Mayo. It does not offer anything you can't get somewhere else for a better price. read more

I haven't been there yet!! But I got to say everything looks so delicious and so authentic. I can't wait!!! Yummy

Amazing Mexican food! Only 2 places in the Midwest have met my standards of what I'm used to eating in LA. The al pastor tacos were amazing and I kept thinking about them for days after I had them! Highly recommend this place!!! read more

So glad 3 de Mayo is getting the attention it deserves! I am visiting for the 4th time tomorrow and I'm so happy I'll be able to check-in A friend of a friend took her there and I met them, but had already eaten dinner. However, when I set my eyes on their quesadillas 3 de Mayo (traditional birria tacos), I fell in love and quite literally immediately planned a trip back here! I could only make room for a popsicle on the first visit, but boy did it hook me on their popsicles! I knew my kids had to try them. Once I finally got to taste the quesadillas 3 de Mayo, I was in Heaven. I mean it. Homemade corn tortillas marinated in a beef stew, then covered in cheese and thrown on the griddle and filled with more cheese and barbacoa and served with limes and beef consommé with lots of onions and cilantro, it will knock your freaking socks off! I drizzle the lime all over the tacos and then dip them in the consommé and the salsa. Don't forget to drink the consommé when you're done! The salsa is another stand out. It is smoky and fresh. I generally don't love a smoky flavor, but this stuff is amazing and a smoky salsa is also traditionally served with birria tacos, which are all the rage across St. Louis right now. If you are wanting to try them, stop here! Also, grab 5 popsicles with you to go. The cappuccino is mine and my son's fave! I told many friends about this place and they in turn told their friends and I personally know at least 10 couples that have tried it within the last month and everyone has raved about it. I'm happy to sing a small business' praises. Now, plan your visit immediately! read more

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I couldn't complain or say one bad thing about rhis restaurant, the food was good and fresh, the MUSIC made it such a great vibe, the waitress was so nice, it was quit a drive from me but I'll drive here once a week if I have to. Amazing read more

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