My co-workers and I went for the first time and it was delicious! We went on a Tuesday and they had $2 margaritas and $7 tacos (everything but the seafood ones). The margaritas were not too sweet and done right. The waiter gave a run down about the daily specials and happy hour. Definitely kid friendly as well. The atmosphere is festive with the various decorations and the waiter was very prompt and checked on is quite frequently. There are not many seats but it's a cozy fun place. The complimentary chips and salsa were really good but a tad spicy. Great Latin vibe! read more

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I made reservation via open table, I arrived and sat down almost immediately, upon looking around the place was super inviting, very colorful decorated, but let's get to it.. The service.. I would like to brag about the service because it was mind blowing.. Oh my gosh!!! Very attentive, I came here with my daughter to have a mother and daughter lunch as it was the two of us and wow just wow, attentive, attention to detail, friendly, whatever I needed there it was and without any questions there was extra napkins.. The food arrived and woooowww, tasty, fresh, colorful, ingredients looking fresh and mouth watery.. I highly recommend this place if you haven't been here. They are so fast to clean after every meal and after every customer leaves their table. Efficiency at its finest. They do have lavatory but I cannot comment on it as I did not make it there but I am sure it was up to par. The had what appeared to be the manager checking also on every table to ensure you are satisfied. I will return here. It was just amazing experience overall. read more

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Simply put: this is the best restaurant in the area. Everything is fresh to order, delicious, and leaves you satisfied and happy with life. I've been going here for years, and will keep coming back. read more

Super delicious and interesting food, very friendly wait staff. Oh and the drinks were really cool and good.

Came for their happy hour on a Saturday and the waiter didn't seem to be aware what was actually part of the happy hour. Attempted to order a mango marg and he said that it was only the house lime that was part of the happy hour, however, a different waitress confirmed fruity margs were also part of the deal. Ceviche was 14 and smaller than your palm. Otherwise, the quesabirrias and fundido were good. read more

We have been here many times, and we have written other reviews, which is why we keep coming back. The food is wonderful and so is the service and of course the ambience of a Mexican restaurant. read more

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The food here has DECLINED TREMENDOUSLY!!!! Prices are expensive and the quality was decreased. My husbands burrito was so greasy. The tomato in it, was cut in quarters, not even all the way. My shrimp fajitas were just as bad. The shrimp tasted off. So sad bc we used to love it here and each time we come here, it is exactly as what was stated above. Never coming back read more

I have raved about this place.... but it is HORRIBLE if you have a party larger than 5 and when they are extremely busy. We arrived around 7pm and did not have food until after 9pm. Granted, they were busy and we had a large party (no reservations either) - however, EACH and every dish was wrong. The enchiladas (what 80% of the party ordered) came out without any sauce, my burrito had ONLY rice inside when it was supposed to have beans and cheese too, and the nachos were burnt and had no beans. Not sure what the waiter had misheard in our order, but I'm not sure why he wouldn't make sure or confirm the order with us. He was in a rush when taking it and kept asking me "is that it?" after each order. Ultimately, the food was bland and the service was not up to par. I'll probably be back, because their drinks are good, but this place left a sour taste in my mouth after tonight. Very dissatisfied. read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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I'm rewriting this review as I was furious earlier at how I was treated and did not give a fair picture at what happened with the incident today. We have been a long term customer of Cafe El Tapatio at Glenview, and during covid, they have been accommodating in terms of curbside pickup-- putting our food into our trunk without us having to enter the restaurant. We pay over the phone, and we have been leaving huge tips $20+ for $30 orders. However today when I arrived for my order, per usual, I called to let them know I'm outside. A staff member refused to take my order outside and put into my trunk, stating that they never do that for customers. I was shocked. I informed him I have been picking up multiple times in the past, and that was how it was done (I pop the trunk, they put it in. Done. I don't need to open the window or doors). He insisted a second time that they don't do that and asked me to come inside. I told him I don't have a mask with me (reason being my mask fell onto the floor on my way to the restaurant, I didn't want to wear a dirty mask on my face. And since in the past they never required me to be in person, I didn't think it was necessary this time either). Upon hearing that I don't have a mask, he responded with annoyance "this is the last time" and hung up on me. Right then I have no idea if he was going to come out or not, and I was ready to drive away, because I was not going to go inside without a mask on! The thought of going back home to pick up a new mask crossed my mind, but I'd rather just give up the food instead of having to interact with someone who basically threatened me with "this is the last time". While I'm contemplating on driving away, he came out. I pointed at the back of the car with trunk open. He came around and asked me to sign. I didn't have a mask on so I didn't feel comfortable opening the window. He insisted. I said I was gonna head back to pick up a mask but he couldn't hear me through the car window. I didn't feel right just driving away like that. So I put on my gloves and cracked the window to sign. In my experience with other restaurants where I placed the order over the phone, none required a signature. Or they tell me ahead of time I'm expected to go inside for payment so I can be extra prepared. And in the past at this restaurant too, I didn't need to sign with a payment over phone and curbside pickup. So what happened this time? Why was there inconsistencies? Did the rule change, is there no curbside pickup anymore? If so, how could this be communicated better with the staffs and especially with customers? When ordering the foods, I specially said I'll come by in a certain type of vehicle and would be opening up my trunk. Perhaps the staffs should inform customers during ordering that pick up have to be in person inside the restaurant? My husband and I have always picked non-busy times to order, such as weekdays during non-meal times. Today was no different-- a Wednesday at 2pm. There were no other cars parked in front of the restaurant. If the rules change, why didn't he just say so instead of the passive aggressive statement guilting me for not coming in? I am still baffled at what exactly is the pickup process. Curbside suggests no need to enter the restaurant. It would be immensely helpful if these could be stated to the customers during the ordering process in a polite manner. What's glaring to me was that if they can't honor the curbside pickup, if they have inconsistencies in their process, and with staffs (new or not) insisting on customers to go inside when it's much safer to just bring food out to their trunks, it makes me wonder how safe they are with covid precaution. Moreover, how can I trust in the way they prepare food? Despite its food tasting great generally, I do not want to jeopardize my health and my family's health especially during this time. In response to owner's reply, I understand it is a new staff and he may not be familiar with your restaurant rules. But for times like covid, I believe it is very crucial to make sure your staffs are on the same page about covid precautions. Do not make customers come inside when it's not necessary. It's great that you are defending your safety measures, but I as a customer can only judge based on what I experience. I also don't sense that there will be additional effort to educate your new staffs based on your reply. I've had great experience with the old staffs before covid. I miss them. But while covid still exists, I may be opting for other restaurants meanwhile, as I don't see a solution being proposed to address my concern. I don't like to bring race to the conversation, but I also hope you and your staff are not discriminating because I am an Asian woman. I certainly hope my sharing of my experience today will bring forth better changes to your restaurant. Well wishes during a tough time like this. read more

I'm heartbroken to be writing this update, but my wife ordered curbside takeout and had a terrible experience the whole way. For context, we have been avoiding in-person interactions as much as possible to reduce COVID risks due to vulnerable populations in the household - and my wife is pregnant. So we always pay over the phone, we do curbside takeout, and in the few times that we go in to an establishment, we wear masks and even face shields. With that out of the way: * The receptionist seemed to want to hang up while she was ordering. My wife had to interject to make sure to pay over the phone and then reiterated that we were doing curbside pickup. There was no acknowledgment, the receptionist basically just hung up. * When my wife got to the restaurant, she pulled up, opened the trunk, and called to make sure they knew. This time the receptionist insisted that she, a pregnant woman with geriatric parents, go inside the establishment to take the food. When my wife asked if they were concerned about COVID, the receptionist angrily said this was the "last time" they were going to do it * The receptionist (presumably) then came out, deposited the food, and then would not leave the vehicle without a signature. This particular time, because we live so close and because we've done curbside takeout here before, my wife did not have a mask. Still, the employee would not leave (thankfully he was masked). Not wanting to simply drive off, my wife gloved up, rolled the window down a crack, and signed. Overall, these interactions left a really bad taste in our mouths. 1. Please take the time to listen to our order in full. 2. If your curbside takeout policies change, please tell us over the phone when we tell you we intend on doing curbside pickup. 3. Please don't make people sign or pick up food inside the establishment. That magnifies COVID risks for employees and patrons. If signatures must be had, please do so in a contactless way, i.e. leaving the receipt somewhere, retreating to a safe distance, and then retrieving it afterward. 4. Finally, be respectful. If an employee is not able to remain courteous and must always have it their way or threaten that it's the "last time" then perhaps that employee is either way too stressed out or they or their managers should reconsider their role in hospitality. Don't force us out of our comfort zones in the middle of a once-in-100-years pandemic. Lives are at risk. Really, really disappointed. We found this restaurant on our date nights and loved it ever since, especially with how warm the staff was. We would like to come back, but literally don't feel safe, mentally or physically, doing so right now. Two stars because the food was fantastic, as usual. Sigh read more

The sizzling steak fajitas are ahhhh-mazing!! I come here anytime I get a craving. A bit pricey but they give so much veggies, you can make a new meal the next day! read more

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Friends who had dined here before gave it an enthusiastic thumbs-up, so we went early on a weeknight. Actually this is Café El Tapatio's second restaurant. The original opened on Chicago's North Side in the mid-'70s and expanded only recently. The new spot shares a blah strip mall with a sushi joint and a Dunkin. But to compete with other good Mexican restaurants in the area, they somehow need to stand out from the crowd, si? We were warmly welcomed. The décor is festive and colorful with intricate patterns on the glazed tile floor, bold murals on the walls, and brilliantly colored decorations hanging from the ceiling. We glimpsed the kitchen through the swinging door and noted that it was immaculate. The menu is surprisingly extensive for so intimate a space. At first glance it focuses on traditional Mexican fare, but the options and descriptions point towards sophistication. Our meal began with gratis tortilla chips and salsa, which had much more flavor besides tomatoey-peppery. For an appetizer we shared Chorizo Quesadillas. This was mighty fine and the menu offers other versions, too. The entrees wowed us even before the first bite. Each platter was a brilliantly colored assemblage of meats and multiple sides, and the portions were generous. Carne Asada was a straightforward interpretation but the fresh ingredients and impeccable preparation made it topnotch. The Burrito Suizo (beef) was large enough to feed three hungry adults. Pollo Fajitas, properly dispatched in a sizzling skillet, was deftly seasoned and one of the best versions of this all-too-common dish I've tasted. Even the guacamole, rice, and refried beans, which are typically bland elsewhere, were exceptional here. The kitchen makes liberal use of ingredients like lime juice, garlic, onions, and cilantro so that chilies don't dominate the palate. Too stuffed for dessert, we compromised on a shared dish of Flan De Sabores so everyone could taste this coconutty delight. Genial servers hovering in the background replenished our salsa & chips and offered beverage refills. The kitchen gladly accommodated our dietary needs and special requests. As daylight faded, the servers placed lit candles on the tables and the ambience became romantic ... until a toddler nearby started shrieking (he'll eventually learn to appreciate good Mexican food). read more

Cafe El Tapatio - A cozy corner of the dining room - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Truly a 3.5 star experience, but feeling generous on this Monday. I had high hopes for Cafe El Tapatio after reading all the review. It proved to be a fun atmosphere for a night out. but sadly didn't quite live up to the hype. Service: Friendly and helpful! They even brought out a complimentary dessert, which was sweet of them. The food came out very fast, although they served the guacamole after all our entrees which was a little strange. And while the food came out fast it took FOREVER to get our check, but then again that left more time to chat over margaritas. Food: Fair. Nothing makes me happier than a basket of chips and a margarita so I was satisfied, but thought my steak burrito bowl wasnt really anything special. My favorite part ended up being the huge shell it came in (again, love chips). I never tasted their guac since it came out so late, but my friend mentioned it was pretty tasteless. My margarita did the trick after a long day with the kiddos, but nothing too special. And while appreciated the complimentary crepe dessert also was so-so. Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), my dining companion couldn't even indulge being gluten free. Atmosphere: Fun, lively & casual. We were in the back corner right under the fan, but didn't bother us since it's been warmer outside. I've yet to discover a great Mexican restaurant on the North Shore so a good enough spot when you find your self craving a burrito. read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Steak Burro bowl - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

My friend and I came in on Sunday night at 5:15pm. Ambiance: Cute restaurant with sufficient seating and colorful decorations Service: Our waiter was nice! He did seem a little unsure though when we asked for sauce for our tacos. We were looking for a milder sauce or a Pica de Gallo. Not sure what the confusion was about. Food: Started off with table nachos and salsa. The nachos were standard. The salsa was too spicy for us. Tacos were so good! I ordered three: the Deshebrada (short rib), Chorizo, and Chicken Tinga, all with no cilantro. We asked for a sauce (as mentioned above) but the waiter brought out a tomato sauce. ...I don't know why a Mexican restaurant has this sauce, or why we would want this with our tacos. Luckily, they weren't dry and tasted great even without it! These made the list of some of my favorite simple tacos. The entrée also came with rice and beans. Wish there was more rice with the bean ratio. Drinks were good! I enjoyed my white sangria. My friend really liked her tacos and jumbo margarita too. read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

While I was back in Chicago for the holidays I really wanted some good Mexican food. My friend suggested we go to this new location as she had dined once before, and said it was really great. She was correct, and I am really glad we tried it! First, the ambiance and decor is wonderful. It is clean, cozy, and decorated in a very trendy manner. It is a smaller restaurant, but there seemed to be plenty of seating for even larger groups. We were greeted warmly upon entering, and seated promptly. We dined on a Wednesday, and they were running some really great appetizer & drink specials. Service was prompt and friendly. Our server was well versed in the menu, and offered some good suggestions. I will say at times he was a bit overbearing, but that's better than an MIA server. The menu is very extensive, and has really great options covering a wide range of Mexican cuisine. These options aren't just your standard run of the mill tex mex. This is truly authentic Mexican food that is crafted in house. My friends ordered margaritas, and really enjoyed them. They were fairly cheap too as they were on special. The complimentary chips and salsa were also freshly made, and very tasty. We were surprised when a complementary appetizer of Panela was offered to us by the owner. Something we were not expecting, but was really appreciated! The panela was super tasty. The cheese was cooked perfectly, and there were a lot of great flavors to the dish. The owner also came over to see how our experience was going. He is a very nice man, and I wish him success with his new location! You could see he is really passionate about the food that he serves, and his restaurant. In addition to the complimentary app, we ordered 2 others at the suggestion of our server. The spinach and cheese empanadas, and the papas primavera. Both dishes were cooked very well, and had a lot of flavor. The empanadas were huge! The 2 we were given could have easily been an appetizer for a table of 6. They were generously filled, and the shell was not overly greasy. The chimicurri on the potatoes was super fresh, and had a lot of flavor. For the entrees we decided to split the De la costa enchiladas, and the tacos al pastor. At this point we were getting super full after all the appetizers, but still managed to try each dish. The pastor meat was very juicy, and tender. Sometimes restaurants can dry out pastor--that was not the case here. The tacos were served traditionally with onions and cilantro. The jicama salad that came with them was a generous portion, and good. The shrimp in the De la costa were a nice size, and flavored well. The green sauce served on top was super rich and complimented the taste of the grilled shrimp nicely. I asked for hot sauce, and was offered an amazing sauce that the owner makes himself. It was delicious. It was on the spicy side so not for the faint of heart, but I really enjoyed the flavor on my tacos, and enchiladas. Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at this location. I would highly recommend this Mexican restaurant to anyone looking for some good Mexican food in the Niles/Des Plaines/Park Ridge/Glenview area. Food is excellent, great service, and awesome ambiance! read more

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I have no idea what Bridgette E was saying, because this place is dreadful. I genuinely have no clue how they could serve me such dreadful enchiladas and get away with it. The food was colder then my ex wife's heart. There was no distinguishable taste in the food, I'm actually convinced that prisoners eat tastier meals then what I was given. I genuinely considered not paying for my food, that is how bad the food and service really was. Please avoid this place at all cost, nothing about this place is authentic. Chipotle is more authentic then this dumpster fire of a restaurant. read more

Delicious food!! Great service. Will definitely be ordering again! The mole enchiladas were an amazing treat and we will definitely be back. The crema poblana was what my husband got and he loved it. The Salmon citrico was the best we've ever had! Food was on time, service was friendly and very helpful. We loved trying all the food we got. There were options for me that were not too spicy which was very nice! And some very spicy food for my husband who LOVES spicy food! Overall highly recommended! We had Empanadas. Fajita Burrito Jicama Salad Shrimp Fajitas. Super enjoyable. . This place is a hidden gem and we are so glad we found it! The take out option was a breeze. We pulled up and everyone was wearing masks and was very COVID conscious. We felt very safe. We will be coming back when indoor dining is back! read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Stopped here for a late lunch on a Saturday afternoon. Pros: Festive atmosphere with light and decorations. Good steak tacos. Service was prompt and attentive. Cons: Over priced margaritas. Would go for happy hour next time. read more

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I don't know why this place has that many good reviews. Yesterday, me and my friend went there for dinner. If I'll say we were disappointed I'll say nothing. Salad - poison! Unevenly chopper. Dressing- only vinegar, made a puddle in plate. Shrimp in my taco had such a thick butter coat that you have to guess what type of protein you eat. They changed it to grilled shrimp taco, but those was over salted. Overall... we will never be back read more

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Probably the best hospitality I had in years. Our waiter was amazing and made us feel at home. Great food and d drinks

One of my favorite brunch places in the area! Drinks and food are great all around, almost threw up afterwards from eating too much :') read more

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Got lunch here and had an amazing experience. Came on a taco Tuesday and got to try their al pastor and carne asada. Both were great, but the al pastor is a must try and something I will definitely come back for. Horchata was awesome too. They have a cool bar area and outdoor seating for the summer or warmer days. Free parking here as well. Great quality service. Will be back! read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Taco Tuesday - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Pending review for a while now. Found this through yelp when hunting for good taco place. Been here for a late lunch, weekday around 2:00 PM. It isn't that bus with couple tables occupied. Interior was quiet interestingness vibrant to my personal Taste, spent some time staring at the walls trying to read the art ...lol. Service was okay, had to wait longer than usual for someone to get our order. I picked different kinds of tacos from the menu. Tacos were delicious, although I would not order again certain kind especially the giant shrimp taco. It really goes down to hit and miss. They have large variety of tacos which is a good thing that your chances of hit are high. I have my most favorites as well the least but I would definitely give this place another shot. read more

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Such a disappointment. Chips salsa and margaritas were delicious but carne asada and carnitas tacos were totally lacking flavor and acid. Girls night out we had 2 taco dinner and 2 cocktails each and we each paid $80...not worth the price at all. Go to your local taco place for better food not here. read more

Hubby and I decided to dine here prior to grabbing some churros from the attached little window churrro stand. Make sure you save room for them! We were seated in a booth by the windows. I think the windows would be really nice during a sunny day or if it weren't so cold outside. We dined here on a winter's night and it was very cold. I never even took my jacket off because I was so cold. I ordered an appetizer of the spinach and goat cheese empanadas. They were served hot and fresh. They were good but there was something missing but I can't say exactly what. The flavor level just needed to bumped up to the next level to make them great. Maybe some additional spices to add some complexity to the filling. For my entree I ordered the carne asada tacos. They were a good authentic dish. But again, they just need to bump up the flavors to take it to the next level. All in all I think this is a good option if you are craving Mexican food. read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Spinach and goat cheese empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Cafe El Tapatio does it AGAIN. I have visited the location in Chicago and now in Glenview. Equally great. We had chips and salsa at our table before we could even take our jackets off. The water glasses were sure to come right after that! Our server came to the table quickly, brought menus and asked for our drink order. Margaritas of course! We ordered an appetizer "Empanadas de Espinaca" . (Empanadas with goat cheese and spinach). 2 empanadas came within 5 minutes PIPING HOT. We ordered "Carne Asada"(skirt steak) and "Suizas Enchiladas". The plates were at our table within 10 minutes, both entrees came with rice and beans. Decent portions -not too small but not too much where you feel guilty for leaving a lot of food. The enchiladas were delicious. The sauce was not over powering, it was just right. The rice was fluffy and the beans were great, not salty at all (some Mexican restaurants make them way too salty). The carne asada plate was delicious as well. The meat was tender and cooked to perfection. The Bartender, Jasmine, came out from behind the bar and made conversation with us and wanted to know if we needed anything. She was very friendly. A man seated at the bar (possibly owner or upper management) came to check on us as well, a few times! He was very nice and offered to get us whatever we needed. A different server came to table to clear our drink glasses and we asked for the dessert menu and a recommendation. She recommended "Crepas de Cajeta". So we ordered! Dessert came within 5 minutes. It was STEAMING hot. It was very different but good. The mango was on the inside of a crepe, covered in mouthwatering cajeta sauce (like a caramel sauce). Bathrooms. The bathrooms were super cute and clean. One for the ladies and one for the men. The decor in this place is awesome. It's very cultural and I love it. We will be back for sure! read more

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I love this place and have been here many times! Their Mexican mule is so refreshing, it's our favorite drink and we get it every time we go. I've also had their sangria and paloma, all really good! This time we got battered shrimp tacos, chicken and steak tacos. The entree comes in two tacos and either rice and beans or salad, and you can choose two different tacos or add a third taco for additional $3. I've also had their nachos, chimichanga and enchiladas in the past. The plate may not look fancy but their food never disappoints! read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Mexican mule - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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I've been here many times and honestly the food has always been great... but my experience tonight was AWFUL (aside from the food). We too were charged, for the first time ever, for additional chips and salsa. The first basket and bowl are free, but after that you're charged... and while it's on the menu, they didn't say a thing as we asked for more chips and salsa.. totaling $10 extra on our bill. We didn't see it on the menu because it's never been charged to us before! The next issue was the bill... we had 4 of us, and the bill was over $100, we had two credit cards and cash. We told our server that we wanted a specific dollar amount charged to each credit card and that the cash over the total bill was hers... well, she decided to charge a strange amount on both credit cards, same amount on each, but slightly more than we told her... but the point was that she completely ignored us and when I thought about it, she obviously didn't want change in her tip and over charged our cards to make sure she had what she liked more than what we told her. Being in a bit of a rush to get out of there, we let it be since it was only in the range of $1 over what we told her. I tried to say something to her about it and she didn't even apologize, she just walked away from me. RUDE! I WILL NEVER RETURN! Charging for things that you've never charged for before and a server who decides what she's going to put on a card so she can get a better tip... ABSOLUTELY UNACCEPTABLE! Its too bad, really, because the food is really good but customer service is why I continue to go to restaurants and when it's gone, so am I. read more

Amazing food and staff! Go there weekly for the house margaritas. Fajitas to die for!

Updating to add pictures of this amazing burro salad I ordered twice! The soups are very good too! Chicken fajitas, burritos and tacos. Our fam and friends have tried it all. Their salsa is also fresh tasting. Have eaten here 3 weeks straight because of how delicious their skinny margaritas are!! If you love churros, try their fresh churro bar on the way out. Owner Joe is very friendly. He gave us some pineapple infused tequila our last visit there which taste is so good and refreshing. read more

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We've been there a few times. Seemed there was something on the menu for everyone in my family and a stop for the churros next door. But our last meal there is the last time we will be going. Turns out the rice, listed as vegetarian and confirmed as "vegetarian but not vegan" actually contains "chicken flavoring". Which is actually cooked chicken and chicken fat (on the Knorr caldo de sabor de pollo label). So not even vegetarian. I so appreciate our waitress checking and I'm upset it took our 5th visit for me to find out. read more

New place that opened up in Glenview area. Went here for dinner since it's right next to our house they have seating outside which is nice option if you don't feel like sitting inside. The menu has a lot of different and good choices. I went with Crepas De Espinacas which is three flour tortillas stuffed with fresh spinach and chihuahua cheese. Topped with a mild chipotle cream sauce. Served with arrow blanco, esquire de calabaza and guacamole. The food tasted really good. Everything had so much flavor had little spice to it. I don't really like spicy food but this one was perfect added little lick to it. Definitely recommend trying this if anyone decides to give this place a try. Also tried the frozen mango margarita and boy was is filled up with liquor. Can't wait to go back and get that drink again. Maybe have few this time around. read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

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Cute interior, totally love the colors and plants. Service was quick. The height of the booth tables are a bit awkward. The chips and salsa are good, I enjoyed the spice level. I ordered the shrimp tacos with jicama salad, the tacos were delicious. We ended with churros. The order came with 4 different sauces to dip in, my favorite was the guava. read more

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For a place that charges an average of $20 for enchiladas and burritos, this place falls short in comparison, for flavor taste & value, than all local taquerias. The enchiladas weren't cooked and tasted doughy, the food was packaged in containers that had cracked and leaked by the time I got home, and the flavor was bland overall. It is very surprising to see a restaurant charge this much for food that comes no where close in quality and flavor for the $20 per dish price point. At that price point, I would recommend going to your local taco joint. Yes I mentioned the price point twice because it was that surprising to see a "neighborhood" place charge this much for their items. read more

Been coming here for years and the service was TERRIBLE! Fly's everywhere. The place smells like feet. My fajitas came out looking like a plate of spaghetti. Tomato sauce drenched all over vegetables and steak making it a soggy disaster. The Chef must've been fired and replaced by a hostess. The place is dead and that's not how it used to be. The manager wouldn't come have a discussion and hid in the kitchen. Then I asked for the plate to be taken from the table, not the bill as I was still planning on paying the $26 plate that was advertised at $21 and the waiter didn't want to take it. He insisted I take it home and tried to give me a container. I wouldn't give that spaghetti mess they call fajitas to my neighbors dogs that bark non stop. read more

Terrible experience. If you like predominant overpowering lemon flavor in all of your food then this is the place you might enjoy. Guacamole appetizer for $11 was very small, soggy and was soaked in lemon juice. We love Mexican food and good guacamole, but this was far from it. We asked the waiter to bring us a fresh one, it was still soaked in lemon. We ordered enchiladas $17 and steak fajitas $26. Fajitas were drenched in tomato sauce with strong lemon flavor, same for chicken enchiladas and even rice! It felt like the entire dinner was a big lemon disappointment. The 2 things that didn't taste like they were soaked in lemon juice were chips and refried beans. Also, they start with chips and a small salsa, when we asked for more salsa, when we were done with the first tiny container, they brought another one. Later it was reflected in our bill, but no one mentioned that they charge to refill, which was the one person size. Our horrible meal came to over $60 before tip and they added extra charge if you pay with the credit card. $70 dollars later, horrible meal, still can't get the taste of their sour sauce out of our mouthes. Pretty much anywhere else would have been a better choice. We will never come back, there are so many other great options in our city. PS. Regarding ambiance: they were playing a Mexican radio station with frequent commercials. somewhere in Florida there's a lemon tree that is missing way too many lemons. read more

Traveling for work and found the best Mojito in life . Food was fresh and amazing ! Service was friendly ! I will always stop here when I'm town read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois

Come here literally all the time. Drinks are great. My favorite thing to get is a classic margarita with tajin and then the chicken flautas appetizer with the 5 flautas and the cotijia cheese and avocado crema on top! Sooooo good. Also love the queso fundido app with chorizo. One of my fave places in the area read more

Okay.....it was tha Cinco de Mayo of '22. The 1st Cinco that the mask mandate was lifted, so every Mexican Restaurant would be a zoo! I called in an order of a Nachos appetizer and 2 Margherita's to go. The drinks were in a sealed container just in case I was involved in a Traffic Stop. Avoided the wait time and loud crowd, celebrated General Zaragoza's victory over the French Army, and got that buzz that's normally missing with Take-outs. P.S. Don't be a cheapskate and avoid tipping the wait staff. read more

Super yummy place! I'm kinda wishing it was a little closer and that I had tried it a little sooner! Came here one week night with a girlfriend and we had a great time. The service was very good, our server seemed very nice and helpful. I got a classic margarita which was tasty, a little sweeter than I prefer but still yummy. The one thing I would not say I loved is there chips, they were a little bit on the salty side but that's the not the end of the world. I ordered the taco plate with rice and beans for my entree and I got all pastor pork tacos with pineapple and they were super yummy! Definitely try those out if you have a chance! I will try to come back next time when they have their weekly specials but I absolutely loved how festive the place looked and super colorful that will just put you in a good mood! Definitely will be back here soon! Because what is really better than tacos and tequila? read more

Cafe El Tapatio - Coffee flavored flan - Mexican Near Me - Glenview, Illinois