I stopped in for lunch with a friend and we both enjoyed our time here. Altiro is designed and…read moredecorated beautifully. It's fun, sophisticated and elegant. Dress up or dress down, you'll fit right in here. This is a pricier establishment, however, it's not as pricey as Chicago. Service throughout was perfect. Our server checked in just the right amount of times and food was timed out well. I had the enchiladas verdes which also came with rice and scrambled eggs. This was DELICIOUS. Everything went well together and the portion was enough for me to finish and keep me satisfied.

Came here on a double date with some good friends.The space is festive without being chaotic. Fun…read moreLatin decor with a clean minimalist approach that keeps the energy lively without overwhelming you. Great date spot, great group spot. We went full tapas mode and shared everything across the table, which is absolutely the right way to do this. The trio of salsas was a strong opener. The smoky Al Morita was the clear winner for me, though all three brought something distinct to the table. The Patatas Bravas were well seasoned and the sunny side egg on top added a richness that elevated the whole dish. Wanted a little more crisp on the potatoes but honestly a minor note on an otherwise solid plate. Tacos were a mixed bag. The Al Carnitas fell flat, the pork belly felt underseasoned and the lime overpowered everything else. The Al Fundido though was a genuine standout. Perfectly cooked butterfly shrimp, pickled onions, melty cheese. Every component earning its place on the tortilla. The Al Chulo got solid marks from the table but could use something bright to cut through the richness. The Chicken Empanadas were a highlight of the night. Shatteringly crispy, loaded with flavor, and the slaw alongside them was exactly the right call. The Al Mango Salad was fresh and balanced but leaned sweet and desperately wanted a crunchy element and maybe a little heat to round it out. Dessert delivered a split decision. The Al Platanito Frito was the surprise of the evening. Sweet, sour, bright, crunchy. A perfect final bite. The churros were perfectly fine and nothing more. Service was attentive and our server steered us well with recommendations. One heads up: this is not a casual weeknight cheap eat. It is tapas priced for the experience, so come hungry, come with a group, and come ready to spend. Worth it. The Plainfield location is next on our list and we cannot wait.

Transparency Matters Bartender mistake, surprise fees, and…read morepoor communication. My husband and I stopped by for drinks and a couple of appetizers on date night. Unfortunately, we left disappointed. My husband first ordered a mezcal that was available as either a 1 oz pour for $12 or a full shot (1.5 oz) for $18. When he later ordered a different mezcal, the bartender asked if he wanted the 1 oz pour again, so naturally he said yes, assuming the same option was available. After serving the drink and after he had already taken a sip, she came back and said she had made a mistake and that this particular mezcal was only available as a $18 shot (1.5 oz). We didn't want to argue and simply asked her to top it off. Still, a bartender's mistake should not become the customer's responsibility after the drink has already been served. The second surprise came with the bill, when we were informed that an additional fee would be added for paying by credit card. Restaurants are free to charge such fees, but customers should be informed before ordering, not when it's time to pay. We spent over $70 on three drinks and two appetizers, so the issue wasn't the money. It was the lack of transparency and the way these situations were handled. With so many excellent bars and restaurants in downtown Naperville, I'd recommend spending your money at a place that values clear communication and treats its customers more fairly. We came in hoping for a fun and relaxing date night, but left disappointed by how these situations were handled.

BIEN HERE BEFORE As…read morepart of the Bien Trucha restaurant family, Quiubo serves some familiar flavors in downtown Naperville. The Water St area has a great variety of restaurants including Vasili's (modern Greek), Blue Sake (sushi), SixtyFour Wine Bar and Quiubo (modern Mexican).  Technically I ate from here once - takeout during covid - but it was so long ago it might as well not count.  Most recently, my wife and I came here for dinner on a Friday in late June and sat outside. The sangria ($14) was strong, I appreciated the extra touches like apple bitters and a float of bourbon.  My wife loved the Pa'Dentro ($15), a cocktail with tequila, passion fruit, and orange liqueur.  The mango habanero margarita ($15) was also mixed perfectly.  5/5 The guacamole ($11) was fresh and flavorful: avocado, tomatillo, onion, cilantro, serrano and lime.  My wife found it a bit too spicy (diced serrano adds more heat than a traditional jalapeno) but I enjoyed it despite a small-ish portion.  4/5 We also got a queso fundido de camaron ($16): melted chihuahua cheese, red onion and pan seared shrimp, with tortillas and cilantro-serrano sauce.  Pan searing the shrimp instead of grilling them is certainly a choice....but not one I'd make again.  2/5 Esquites ($8.50), on the other hand, were awesome: grilled corn, epazote butter, lemon aioli, cotija cheese, tajin.  One of the best we've tried in a long time, but for $9 we expected a lot more elote!  5/5 The birria tacos (2 for $11) were very good; my wife was right to point out they should've come with a cup of birria juice on the side.  The tacos al pastor (2 for $10) were delicious: marinated pork with pineapple, cilantro, onion and salsa morita.  Next time, more tacos!  4.5/5 For dessert we got flan ($10), a creamy vanilla custard with caramel, rompope and cookie crumbs.  It was a denser style of flan and tasted amazing, but I don't know how I feel about that random pile of cookie dust.  4/5 Bread = 4.5 Circuses = 3.5 It took way too long for a server to come over and take our order at the beginning.  Thankfully the food came out FAST!  The bar, on the other hand, was lagging big time.  We were more than halfway finished with dinner by the time our cocktails showed up. Also important note for cheapskates like me: they do not serve free chips & salsa.  Quiubo isn't that kind of place, so if you want salsa with chips, you'll have to pay for it. * TL;DR * Rest assured you can get the same high quality tacos and cocktails from the Bien Trucha group. We were really impressed with a couple items like the esquites/elotes and al pastor tacos, as well as the atmosphere inside.  The vibes outside were solid and even though service was slow at first, we'd love to come back.  I'd recommend Quiubo for sure.

A Toda Madre is a very nice meeting place on Main Street in downtown Glen Ellyn. It's not your…read moretypical Mexican restaurant as it offers seasonal menus with locally sourced ingredients. Everything is made in house from scratch daily. All the items we ordered tasted delicious. The fresh ground spices made each item taste uniquely different which was a refreshing surprise. The guacamole and 3 salsas were amazing. Tacos were generously filled and the bowl was perfectly sized for lunch! Service is excellent and you're not rushed thru your meal. They have comfortable seating indoors as well as an outdoor patio. Decor is bright and inviting. There is plenty of free parking on the street and a lot near the train tracks (3 hours).

I ordered takeout from A Toda Madre and honestly, the food was incredible. I tried a variety of…read morethings, steak, chicken, it didn't even matter, everything was just that good. I also tried the churro, and it was the perfect way to finish everything off. When I walked in to pick it up, I wasn't expecting much, but the vibe immediately stood out. It felt relaxed but still fun at the same time. People were laughing at the bar, couples were sitting close and holding hands at their tables, it just had this mix of energy that you don't see everywhere. It was like a blend of different moods all working together in the best way. The host was the only person I really interacted with, but they were super nice and helpful, which made the experience even better. I came in for takeout, but after seeing the atmosphere and how good the food was, I already know I need to go back and actually sit down and enjoy the place for real.

Great food and atmosphere! Carne as safe and margaritas were…read moredelicious Get the table side guacamole

We came at the recommendation of a friend who said it's their favorite Mexican restaurant, we will…read moreno longer listen to him for restaurant recommendations. The hostess seemed very nice while we ordered food to go. We picked a combo meal with a beef burrito, chicken flauta, guacamole tostada, and rice and beans. The hostess kept raving about the ground beef in the burrito and how they make it themselves. The restaurant itself is busy and the atmosphere is nice. It's clean and well kept. The food is not what I'm used to for Mexican, there are many more authentic places around. The beef burrito was basically a small ground beef enchilada, the chicken flauta was big chunk of stringy chicken that was not well put together. Overall, the food was lazy and tasted like someone tried to make Mexican food, but had never tried Mexican food before. Underwhelming to say the least.

I visited Hale Street Cantina for birthday gathering and watch FIFA game and had a great…read moreexperience. The space is open, welcoming, and has a fun atmosphere that's perfect for watching sports or spending a night out with friends. The staff were friendly and attentive. It got quite busy once the game started, but the waitress continued to provide good service. I ordered the torta and elote, and both were excellent. The meat in the torta was good quality with great flavor, and the elote was delicious. The restaurant offers daily specials. Tortas were half off the day we went. They also offer fun events like trivia, which adds to the overall experience. With a nice bar, good food, and a lively atmosphere, Hale Street Cantina is a great spot to meet up with friends, watch a game, or enjoy a night out in downtown Wheaton.

Came out last night for dinner with our small pup on the patio. Our server was super sweet! Someone…read morealso came out to ask if our dog wanted a treat too! Love the friendliness! It was 1/2 off margaritas special and they were delicious! Got the chorizo queso and bottomless chips and salsa! Very good queso and warm salty chips! We also got the chicken tinga tacos, gringo and carne asada and all were very good! We've been wanting to come by and so happy we did! Food and drinks were great! Friendly workers and dog friendly patio (and under the tent)! Definitely will be back!

This spot surprised me! After going to the outlets, we were trying to find a spot and found El Jefe…read moreLena Y Mar and I am so happy were able to stop by! I loved the vibe in here, very lively and fun. We came in on a Sunday evening, so I am very interested to see how it is when the DJ is in and the disco balls are in full motion. They did have tvs and music videos going off the entire time, which added the to the vibe. I loved everything we ordered. The drinks were AMAZING! I loved the fact you can get their cocktails on the rocks or frozen! definitely enjoyed the tamarind drink!! To start we were given chips and salsa, this is how I knew the food was going to be good. I could have drank the salsa to be honest! We had the sopecitos trio and it was delicious!! my favorite was the arrachera with the chimichurri- literally to die for. We also got the Molcajete leña y mar and it was spectacular. My mouth was watering as soon as it hit the table. It had a mix of everything the steak, chorizo, cheese, shrimp- I loved it all!! We weren't planning on getting dessert, but we saw that the churros came in the carrito and we couldn't resist! Such a cute way to present the dessert, really felt like a celebration! I will definitely be back!!!

My friend found a brunch event here and got a group together. For the event there were tickets to…read morepurchase ahead of time. There was a line outside when we arrived. As with other types of shows, there is a food and drink minimum. Although it was called a brunch, definitely more of a lunch vibe. I went with the chicken quesadillas and large portion size. For my friends that ordered the tacos, seemed like small portions. I had a house and strawberry margarita. Definitely go for strawberry as it has chopped up fresh strawberries. The house had too much mix. One check per table at these types of events. Gratuity included for parties. Bring singles to tip the performers!

Neighborhood Mexican restaurant and bar with excellent food. World Cup on all three TVs with both…read moreEnglish and Spanish speaking customers at the bar and in the restaurant. Our first visit: we both had steak enchiladas with Spanish rice on both sides. They were excellent! We had a giant nachos platter with ground beef as an appetizer. The nachos were fabulous. The chips and red salsa were to die for. The food is authentic, not Americanized. You can ask for milder salsas or sauces. But why, get a spectacular margarita or Mexican beer instead. We are going back Tuesday night for Tacos with a guacamole appetizer for our second visit! The waitress was helpful and chatty. There is a stage set up for music and dancing probably weekends late evening! Great neighborhood Mexican place with spectacular authentic Mexican food and friendly service! Go, it is GREAT!!!

Food pricey, mixed drinks very pricey, service needs help, was double charged, but it was corrected…read morebut still left with a double charge until it dropped off while this happened. Looks to be a senior female waitress or not sure what the role was. Didn't like the fact that I was irritated because I was double charged and I explicitly said I do not want to be double charged. Please fix it while she continued to scorne me, it became a full out fnnn battle between me & her, the owner finally came over, but didn't really do much about it. I don't know who the hell this individual is, but she's terrible !Therefore, when she's there, I will not be there, very unprofessional so when I see her, I will leave. wish the staff was better simple as that.

Good food, good atmosphere. Plenty of TVs to watch whatever sport you want. This is our typical…read morego-to spot after our kid's soccer matches Really good beer selection as well. The staff is always been friendly.

Big restaurant with a big bar…read more Pizza burger salad chicken wing menu We got the classic burger with house fries cooked medium rare. Burger itself was just ok. Bread was not hot and soft. Fries were ok but a bit on the soggy and mushy side Mahi mahi fish tacos were alright. Sauce not bad. 3 tacos, Definitely not filling at all for $18 Not very busy but service was extremely slow.