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Bella Vista

4.6 (68 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican
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Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Small but quiet dining area
Paul H.

Small Builting off Route 31, a little run down but the food was good AND reasonable. Would we go there again? Sure... Waitress was friendly and courteous.

Warm chips and guacamole
Michael M.

I'm glad we stopped at Bella Vista after a day of skiing. The food was really good and the service with a smile was great. We tried several different tacos. My favorite was the pescado(fish), and my son loved the lengua(beef tongue). The chips and guacamole were also very tasty.

Three tacos with beans and rice daily special, with a small side of guacamole.  Pastor and asada tacos.
Mark B.

What a wonderful little place! Locally owned Mexican restaurant with a warm, friendly staff and outstanding food. I was in from out of town and always like to look for those hidden gems. This is definitely one of the them. Nothing fancy - clean, comfortable seating inside and even a drive thru window (albeit awkwardly placed right next to the front door), but the food is the star of the show here. I tried the three taco plate with asada and pastor tacos along with rice and beans. I also got a small side of guacamole. The tacos were served in the traditional style and were awesome - loaded with super flavorful meat, onions and cilantro. The guac was a nice addition to the asada tacos. They also give you two types of salsa to add to the tacos as well. It was so good the first day that I had to stop again on the second day on my way back home! Thank you Bella Vista for a great experience!

Chile rellano dinner
Anna G.

Passed by this place many times, it's not really a building that grabs your attention as it is a standalone establishment on a semi main road. And it kinda looks a bit more run down. Finally decided to give then a try tho and I am soooo glad I did. I have been back at least once a week since I first stopped by in Nov. 2020. Due to covid the inside is closed but they have a nice little drive thru with a menu posted up on the wall. Just because it is NOT listed on the menu does not mean they can't make it! They will try to make you happy. Service has always been wonderful and I can only imagine the nice smiles behind the mask. 5/5 Service - We have ordered from several people so far and each person has been great. Very friendly and helpful. They repeat your order so they make sure everything is correct. After that you drive to the other side of the building and wait. The wait isn't too long but it isn't fast food fast either. Within reason the food comes out to you piping hot and nicely bagged. 4.5/5 Food - The main reason we go out to eat right? Well we always get chips and salsa with an extra side of chips. These chips are made fresh and come out slightly warm. The salsa is phenomenal slightly chunky tomatilla based and actually has a nice kick to it. It is not your typical red salsa you get at other places and thats what makes this gem unique. As for Tacos they have a variety of kinds for a reasonable price both flour or corn Mexicano or americano. All the various inside we have tried have been tender or juice and never dry. These tacos are simply amazing! My BF loves getting Burrito suizo's theirs comes with fries but they will easily substitute it for beans/rice at your request. The chile rellanos are really good, the batter is perfect. The two typical red based and green based side sauces have great flavor and a kick to them. The only issue we have is we find the quality can be a bit inconsistent but each time we have had them we are both satisfied nonetheless. Overall this place is a must try for Mexican food. Not your typical mexican place found in the NW burbs but this place is really a hidden gem. This is the closest to Southern Mexican my BF can find and it is close by which is a huge plus. Fresh chips, great service, wonderful flavor and actually has a bit of spice to their food. This has place has become one of our favorite Mexican places! So why not give it a try and see for yourself. We do recommend giving it at least 2 trys if it isn't great the first time just because of their slight inconsistency. Hopefully you won't be disappointed and you will enjoy it like we have!

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Dave S.

We went here for my friends party and the food was good but not great. We enjoyed the service from the restaurant staff and our time during the visit.

Menu offering Fried Carnitas.
Dani S.

Who doesn't love tacos on Taco Tuesday?!? I ordered from Bella Vista. Food and delivery came very fast. I ordered 3 tacos w/bean and rice, chips and salsa and carnitas by the pound for later. The chorizo and Al pastor tacos were yummy. Beans and rice were bland. Salsa had good flavor. On to the carnitas - I opened the package and inspected the meat. I was quite shocked to find pig ears, tripe and carnitas. I called the restaurant to resolve it and was told "This is authentic Mexican food, sorry". No where in their menu states that there is pig ear and intestines. See attached menu. I will not order there again. It's unfortunate.

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Ordered tacos & a side of rice - both delicious as was the chips & salsa. Convenient drive-thru ordering and friendly service.

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Used to really enjoy eating here, but the quality of food they have been serving lately is inedible and unacceptable.

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Get the guac!!! I am re-emphasising my first review! Had the chilli rellanos tonight. Fantastic! Great food, great service!!!

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Delicious torta al pastor! The service was very friendly and fast. I plan to come back to try more of the menu items.

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Great people, great food. Owner is kind and respectful, staff is the same. Great member of the community. Can't wait to go back

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Did they close for good? I went there on Monday and they were closed and the drive-up windows were covered. I hope not, I love the place.

No they aren't closed. They been opening at 11am every day but Sunday.

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