Three of us were looking for a Mexican restaurant at 3pm on a Tuesday afternoon. We had seen Sabor…read moreAzteca on a previous walk. We entered to an empty restaurant, because the door alarm failed to alert the staff. When the waitress came to our table, things could not have gone more smoothly. Our drinks came quickly, and the food and service were excellent. A very nice experience.

Good and drinks were just ok. We liked the guac and chips though. They have such a nice little…read morepatio though.

What a great find in Galena! On the main highway in a strip mall, I was pleasantly surprised,…read morewalking in smelling all the freshly made products, including the tortilla chips were still warm, not greasy and delicious with homemade Salsas. The plate was covered with 3 fully stuffed enchiladas with generous mole'. Fresh lettuce and rice and beans which I typically don't care for. Loves the veggie combo with plenty of spinach in a Fresh tortilla and the coffee was freshly brewed. Excellent service made sure we were happy several times!

Had some pretty okay drinks and food at this Mexican restaurant in Galena. It helps there aren't…read moremany other restaurants with this cuisine in town to be honest. Los Aztecas II has about what to expect as far as strip mall ethnic cuisine it seems. About as forgettable as many others like it. The prices are also high for basic things. Coming here the first time it looked like another basic Americanized Mexican restaurant with expected items. It's got plenty of seating. There's way more than enough because it was almost empty on a weekend. As for the menu it's basic. The prices are too high for this. It's about $15 to get a margarita. They have a few flavors including mango and watermelon. It's about $18 for an entree. We each got the Create Your Own Veggie Combo, which is a choice of a couple items. Beans are okay and not made with animal fat. We got these with a bean burrito and a bean taco. It was a gas but not right away. The rest of the menu features familiar items like fajitas and stuff. Got to say it was okay as far as flavor. It's located in Galena Square. This is close to the state's only Piggly Wiggly.

I had high hopes strolling in here. It has a very unique look to it for being in northern Illinois…read more It looks like a restaurant in a location that doesn't experience winter. The furniture is ragged and there's random stuff all over. That can be a good sign in that the owners spend more time on making great food rather than atmosphere. Unfortunately, that's not the case here. The salsa was watery and flavorless. The tacos were ok but bland. The torta al pastor was pretty good. No sauce brought to the table. Service was subpar. Wouldn't go back. There's a better Mexican restaurant by the Piggly Wiggly if you're really craving it.

Mexican is usually a safe bet, but this place somehow got every element of it wrong. The chips were…read moreover fried to the point it was like chewing on cardboard. The salsa was watery and had no flavor. The guacamole was terrible. Our group got a variety of drinks and all were bad. We had planned to order meals but left because the appetizers and drinks were so bad.

Love this place. Ultra flavorful foods. The Muscles are delectable. I dont know if I love the…read moremuscles or the savory delicious sauce they come in. Large portion and bread to get all the goodness. I even take the wine sauce home after to enjoy later with pasta. Escargot is buttery and scrumptious. And we also love the cheese plate. Top it all off with a great waiter (Dave) for a perfect experience.

My boyfriend and I went to Bread & Vine in Galena on January 22nd 2026, and we had the absolute…read morepleasure of being served by Lexi (I did some digging on Facebook to find her because I wanted to make sure I got her name correct.) I felt compelled to leave this review because exceptional service like hers deserves to be recognized. From the moment we sat down, Lexi was attentive, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable. She had an answer to every single question we asked -- not just about the menu, but about the business itself. She knew so much about Bread & Vine that I genuinely thought she might be the owner. That level of pride and understanding is rare and speaks volumes about her professionalism. What really stood out was how accommodating and engaging she was. She made thoughtful recommendations, not only for food and drinks, but also for other places to visit and things to do around Galena. It truly elevated our entire experience. Because of her suggestions and the way she described everything so well, we ended up ordering (and purchasing) more than we originally planned -- simply because we trusted her recommendations. Lexi is the kind of employee every business hopes to have. She represents Bread & Vine with confidence, warmth, and expertise. She absolutely deserves recognition -- and in my opinion, a raise -- for the way she goes above and beyond for guests. I hope she sees this and I hope this reaches someone as important as her. We'll definitely be back, and a big reason why is Lexi.

It was busy so we sat at the bar. Yes, they have a breakfast bar…read more Our first time here and we enjoyed everything I did have the homemade pop tart on the side, which was excellent. We will definitely be back.

Located across the river from Maine St, this quaint old house turned restaurant is worth the stop…read more There is on street and public parking available. I would recommend making reservations as it was consistently busy. We opted for seats at the bar to avoid an hour wait. This place is tiny, so it would not be ideal for large groups. It would be difficult to accommodate someone who could not navigate stairs (there are both stairs to enter as well as a staircase for most of the dining space). Servers were friendly and helpful, the right amount of attentive. The food came out quickly. They offer light lunch, brunch, breakfast fare, with specials, and baked goods from Lola. A popular special is a homemade pop tart, which has rotating flavors (today was blueberry with lemon frosting). We opted for French Toast, pork belly, and the country skillet. Everything was delicious and portions were generous. All around a great find.

Found out about this brewery and barbecue restaurant in Galena to get some local beers and lunch…read more Galena Brewing Company has been a long time favorite around here for hanging out. It has quite a few beers on tap to choose from in a few styles. As for the food it's pretty average. There's a lot of meaty things. Crowded place with a bar area and tables for groups. It's best known for the beers obviously. There's a pretty great variety on tap. A lot more in bottles and cans. It's about $7 a pint. Best we had of these was the Oktoberfest. This is a Marzen lager that's rich and smooth. As for the food it's mostly meaty choices. It's about $5 to get the Sweet Potato Waffle Fries. The rest of the menu has smoked brisket and pulled pork so the place is meaty. Got to say the beers are the best things to get here. It's closed Mondays and Tuesdays. There's a new name for this place but it's still the same beers along with some more food and whatever.

Nice selection of beers in downtown Galena. The burger was just average nothing special not…read moresomething I would go back for again. My wife really liked the euro and the giant pretzel was very tasty. Airy and the beer cheese was very good.. It's a place we would visit again.

We stopped in here for a quick snack. The service was great and our food came out incredibly…read morequickly. We split the Italian Beef which was tasty and a very generous portion. I found out from our server that many of their items are made in house, which is great to hear in a restaurant landscape where everything is frozen and reheated! It might have a silly name and the decor might be "rundown chic", but the food and service is spectacular.

Checked out this funny and quirky restaurant in Galena. Durty Gurt's is a long time local favorite…read morewith drinks and food that's better than it looks. It may be kind of dumpy inside but the place is also full of crazy personality. A lot of the basics along with a few fancier items. The prices are pretty okay for the portions and quality. Basically if you're a group it will probably be waiting for a table so go early. It's one of the popular places to go around here. The last time coming here we got seats at the bar and there wasn't any waiting. Has a lot of cool memorabilia to look at. There's a bunch of funny signs on the walls. It's about $7 for a basic cocktail. The Fuzzy Navel is one of the classics you can get. It's about $13 for a burger and fries. They have a veggie burger that can substitute. We each got one of these. I got it with the toppings of the Basic Burger. These come with the usual toppings like lettuce, mayonnaise which I left off, onions, pickles, and tomatoes. She got it with the toppings of the Olive Burger. These come with cheddar, lettuce, mayonnaise, olives, onions, Swiss, and tomatoes. For sure it gets busy. It's located on Main at Franklin. They're closed Wednesdays.

Had a table for 7. Nothing special regarding the decor. Server was attentive. Horchata was tasty…read more Menu much smaller yet more expensive than the two Los Azteca locations. The meals were both the same. Really weren't any unique specials. The fajitas were just alright. Carne asadas were bland. The flan dessert mostly whipped cream. Save your money for a better meal at Los Azteca ll.

Get a tetanus shot before entering. Not good. The sangria mix and margarita mix looked dangerously…read moreover baked in the sun and unsanitary. And there is a two dollar charge to use the filthy bathroom if you are not a customer! What? Quac and chips $12.99? Another What? We stay at the Jail House Inn for $600 a night and our biggest complaint is the lack of nice dining in town.