We visited during Oktoberfest weekend, so we made a reservation just to be safe. I'm not sure if that's normally necessary, but I didn't want to risk it. The morning of, we noticed the weather was perfect and asked to move our reservation outside and they happily accommodated us with no problem. They started us off with chips and pico de gallo. I asked for extra salsa roja and salsa verde. The pico had a nice kick, the roja had a smoky flavor, and the verde was more on the roasted side. Unfortunately, I wasn't a big fan of the verde, which was a bummer since it's usually my favorite. The chunky guac, though, was a solid 10/10. The margarita flights were 30% off, so that was an easy choice. Tons of flavor options to pick from, which was fun. For my main, I went with the Suizo burrito topped with melted Chihuahua cheese. I didn't love it -- maybe I'm spoiled living in the Quad Cities where we've got incredible Mexican spots on every corner. Something about it just felt a little off. To top it off, we were constantly swatting away flies at our table, which didn't help. Still, the service was great and our server was super friendly and attentive. Overall, it was a good dinner, and I'd definitely go back... just to try something different next time. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Margarita Flight - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

The cucumber Fresca margarita is one of the best I have ever had! Enchiladas are fantastic. Service was prompt and server kind and helpful. Amazing!!! Thank you read more

Campeche Restaurant - Enchiladas!! - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Food was just bland, bland, bland. The plates came out literally about five minutes after ordering on a busy Saturday night; this is not auspicious for quality or freshness. Shrimp fajitas consisted of an almost comically enormous pile of peppers and onions and ten decent-sized shrimp, but only three tortillas. It was all nearly flavorless. I tried the steak tacos which were also lackluster. My son's plain quesadilla did not disappoint, but with only two ingredients it's difficult to mess that up. I have no complaints about service: everyone was hustling cheerfully on a hot and busy August evening. But next time we'll try one of the other Mexican joints. read more

We wanted to eat authentic Mexican food and this spot was amazing! The service was great and the decorations are beautiful and authentic! the food was exquisite. The drinks were huge and delicious we did the margarita flight and they were all delicious. Definitely coming back. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Inside little shop - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

We had reservations for a party of 10 celebrating a bachelorette party (on a Saturday night during tourist season). The restaurant was busy. Reservations were easy to make. Service was fast and efficient. Joe, our server, was on top of our order and attentive to everyone's needs. Every order came out correctly and tasted amazing. If you are visiting, 10/10 recommend this place. They had live music and karaoke as well (we did not partake) but this bar/restaurant could be your one stop shop for your nights entertainment. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Our bride with the rockstar Joe - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Looking for dinner on a Monday night in Galena and a number of places were closed since it was Monday. Hungry for Mexican this place had some of the better ratings of the Mexican joints in town. Most got pretty poor marks. It was early and empty. We got a table and quickly made our choices. First impression was that the prices were very high for typical fare like the three enchiladas that I ordered. Yes this is a tourist town but wow! They did give us a small bowl of chips and pico de Gallo. While the food was good I did not like that you could not mix and match the enchiladas fillings. Ridiculous since at most Mexican restaurants this is not an issue. Not here. With a Yelp check-in you do get a 10% discount which did help. read more

Went here because of good reviews and it was packed when we drove by... great deal on the margarita tower, ok it was cheap mix with cheap tequila but for $20 you know what to expect. Ordered the queso based on pictures and description of white queso... hello orange tasteless mess. They give you pico and chips not salsa... followed up almost tasteless chorizo and shrimp tacos thank god for lime, salt and pepper and an actual DELICIOUS verde. My boyfriend got the steak tacos and was also grateful for the verde. Shining moments was our server, young blond women, was fantastic. We are too spoiled by the taquerias to ever try this place again. Seriously nothing was seasoned. read more

Stopped for dinner while staying in Galena this weekend and really enjoyed the stop. The chips and fresh salsa were very good My wife and I shared a Family Margarita Flight (see picture), which was a great value compared to the much smaller version for 2/3rds the cost. All flavors were delicious (Jalapeno, Pineapple, Watermelon & Mango) - and the Taijin on the rim made them even better! For our meal, we shared an order of Fajitas (see pictures) and not only was it very good, but it was plenty of food for both of us. It was a bit pricey, but if you are selective in your choices it is manageable - and it all tastes great! If you like Mexican food, you'll want to stop here during your stay. Food: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Value: 3 Service: 4 If you found this review helpful, please click to show your support. read more

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Bistec a La Mexicano was excellent with the right amount of heat. Taco Tuesday was a nice surprise ($3/taco) but the filling choices were limited and just so-so. The shredded chicken taco was rather dry. Cheap does not equal good so definitely would not do that again. Beans and rice sides were tasty. Complimentary chips and pico were good but the additional red sauce was too smoky which hurt the overall flavor. Draft beer tasted like draft beer, so that was a relief. Service and staff are excellent. Prices were a fair value for a resort town. I plan to return and try some of the other family recipes. That is what seems to separate this Mexican restaurant from the others in town. A few very interesting items on the menu and not just the traditional fare. read more

The food was ok. The queso with the cherizo was VERY greasy! The steak option is more like ground beef. The chimichangas with chicken were great. No queso available with the chips they bring out. We went on $20 margarita pitcher Monday. Very watered down or low grade tequila in it. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Food was the worst mexican I've ever had. Service was goodish. Seems to be a better bar than food place.

Had a great meal with very friendly service tonight. Taco Tuesday is 3.00 flour or corn tortillas. Table got few orders of chicken tacos , tres amigo (appetizer) and Cochina Pubil. All were flavorful with large portions. Fresh spicy agave margarita was outstanding. Has a great patio --Do yourself a favor when in Galena check this place out. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Pubil - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

My food was dry, cold and tasteless. They've changed. The food, out in five minutes, was obviously precooked and barely reheated. The whole table was disappointed. I used to enjoy their property prepared meals, but no longer the case. It's too overpriced to waste money on. Definitely go elsewhere. read more

Service was awesome (Abbie), and the food was excellent! We perused the menu and ordered specialties that were cooked fresh, or were obvious house made traditions, and had leftovers that were even better the next day. read more

We have been to Campeche before and it was so good that we came back today for Mother's Day. Started with the queso fundido because we had it the last time we were here and it was delicious. Today it tasted very salty to the point where we couldn't eat it. We sent it back and the chef actually came to our table and argued with us about it being too salty. He finished, saying there's no way it's salty and then he walked away and went back to the kitchen. We had ordered our entrees so we waited for those to come out. The entrees were great as usual and we enjoyed. Unfortunately the experience with the chef has spoiled the restaurant for us. I don't think we'll be back. It's unthinkable that a chef anywhere would actually argue with a guest about something the guest didn't like. The 2 star rating is all down to the rude chef. read more

Tried this place again after several years of bypassing. I had guacamole tacos, beans and rice. The rice was just rice with food coloring. The beans (frijoles) were very good, they must have changed their recipe for the better! The guacamole tacos were also very good. My wife had tacos Al pastor and thought they tasted weird, a strange flavor emanating from the pork. Her marg was just ok. I had a blue moon, can't go wrong there. The floor plan was redone since we were on here last. There is now an upstairs. The chips were a bit stale, but the salsa Fresca was good, fresh. Very efficient service from our waitress. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Huevos ala Mexicanos, rice, frijoles - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Pros: Love the outdoor seating, service is great, fun atmosphere. Cons: Food and drinks are so so. Definitely not the best tasting Mexican food. Margaritas also not great. Overall: Go if you want a fun spot with nice outdoor seating and good service. Just keep in mind the food is just ok. read more

Delicious food and great service for our family of six. The food came out so quickly! Thank you!

Another Labor Day Dinner, which is our tradition now years on Labor Day Monday in Galena. Long story short, the tacos & shrimp dinner are awesome. Service is a 5+ star, and we will continue to be back every year!!!! Place is awesome!!!! read more

I went with a lot of expectations. I made reservations to take my family of 9 and the food was no way close to what the reviews stated! For the price they charge- the quality was no way close. For the chunky guacamole, they charge $12 and also add a $1 for extra jalapeño on the side. The beef taco was completely mushed meat which was tasteless. One of my guest- just took a bite and left it untouched. The salsa they served with chips was flavorless as well. It even lacked salt. When we asked for spicy sauce- they gave us something which looked like ketchup and hot sauce mixed. The rice and beans was standard. I have nothing to rave about in every meal we ate. I didn't even take pictures of many things we ordered. I am only giving two stars for the service they provided. Despite having a huge crowd of table near us- our server was attentive and always came to see if we were okay. I won't go back again. I think I can get better Mexican at a fast food chain. read more

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Would not recommend, food was bland. I got pastor burrito and it was ground meat with no pineapples, peppers nothing. No one liked any of their food except the quest fundido we got as an app and Pina colada. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Pastor burrito - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

We hit Taco Tuesday so the disappointing food was not too expensive. We had beef and chicken tacos. The chicken was decent. We might have different feelings if we had gotten just the chicken. Might have added another star. But the beef. Oh the beef. It was like someone braised ground beef with no spices. I think the chips are salsa were ok, but honestly the dismal experience with the beef is clouding my memory. It's been a month since we were there so... read more

Delicious tacos. Excellent service in a calm but festive atmosphere. The grapefruit mimosa is recommended.

After a long day of shopping & a winery tour this gals weekend crew needed some Mexican food! It was an incredibly hot and muggy day, their inside AC couldn't keep up so we sat outside. Our experiences with outside dining in Galena as a whole = flies. So be ware and ready for constant swatting. But... despite being busy our waitress was so good- attentive and funny poor thing was so hot but such a trooper! Now the food. Wow. This hot the spot. Kick off with queso- something I don't pass up on a menu (I could live off it) they served it with double fried tortillas but those were a little too much fried for me. So I used the table chips. Next up I decided on a quesadilla- they let you add shrimp and mushrooms which is what I do at home - I've never seen this option at a restaurant. Cooked to perfection the outside was crispy (and didn't even get soggy on the plate OR with the weather!!). Served with sour cream and guac! Oh yum!! My companions shared fajitas with shrimp and steak. The plate was huge and they were glad they shared! Must be a thing because an extra plate of the sides to put the fajita's is something you can order separate. (Beans/rice/lettuce) We didn't stick around for dessert as the flies kept increasing. But based on our meal I bet it would have been amazing! This is one to hit up for sure! read more

Campeche Restaurant - Outdoor patio w/ Chips, salsa, corona - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

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I use a rating system of 1-5 for restaurants (took a trip to Galena for the week in early February): 1) Price [1=expensive, 5=inexpensive] = 4 (reasonable prices for dinners) 2) Ambience [1=none, 5=beautiful] = 5 (very much like the décor - very small, intimate place) 3) Service [1=horrible, 5=perfect]: 5 (waiter was extremely attentive, and food and drinks were served extremely quickly, almost like they were reading our minds!) 4) Food/Drinks [1=awful, 5=fantastic]: 5 (had chimichangas al pastor, VERY VERY tasty) OVERALL [Average of above 4 ratings] = 4.75 (5 stars, rounding up) read more

Just came in from out of town and the kitchen was closed when we walk into the restaurant. The manager was by the door and said that we could come in for service. When I say the service was great, food was excellent and drinks were GOODT (peach margarita)! We will be back! read more

Natalie, our server, was great. Delicious food and drinks, had the chicken mole enchiladas and cochinita pibil. Nice ambient too

The food was very tasty with generous sized portions. Definitely needed to take some of it home. Would recommend.

I have liked Campeche for lunch, dinner and drinks for years. The service has always been friendly and timely; and the food and atmosphere have always been terrific. Now, with Eric Lopez at the helm, there are even more reasons to enjoy... for example, CARNITAS is now available across the menu. I am not talking about just ANY carnitas, but some of the most flavorful, tender carnitas I have ever tasted. The new patio is a great space. Saving the BEST for last, the margaritas remain AMAZING, just close enough to perfection to give Rick Bayless worthy competition in Illinois! read more

Wonderful server, fun margarita flights, great tacos! We went for an early Saturday lunch and we were seated right away. It was chilly and rainy so the outdoor area wasn't open. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Margarita flight- jalapeño was my favorite - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Absolutely amazing! We make it a point to come to Campeche as often as possible. The beef tacos??? The best!! I am pretty sure anyone not familiar with authentic beef tacos would be surprised that the flavor doesn't come from an envelope. Also...the freshest guac in town. Try it... you'll love it! read more

The service was exceptional. The guacamole was delicious. Lovely atmosphere. The margaritas were top notch-loved the passport card for the flights. Highly recommend! read more

Just stopped by for dinner......Natalie was Our host and the service and food was outstanding. Drinks.....OMG so good. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Great food, drinks, and service - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Went last year and forgot to write a review! Amazing place. Love the portions and the huge beers! Prob better than any restaurant at Galena lol thanks! read more

My wife and I were in town to celebrate her 40th. We arrived around lunch time and were promptly seated by the host. Our server, Joe, greeted us within 2-3 minutes. He was very polite as well. My wife ordered the chicken chimichanga and I ordered a combination of chicken and shrimp enchiladas. We also ordered the Mexican guacamole. Within 10 minutes we were served our food and it tasted awesome! I recommend the shrimp enchiladas over the chicken and my wife's chimichanga was cooked just right. The guacamole was above average. I highly recommend stopping in for lunch. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Fajitas, Combinations, - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Excellent service (our server was amazing) Excellent food( this is authentic Mexican food) Love the patio( great theme-just needs some music) We will be back! read more

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I've been here a few times on my annual galena trips with my bike team. Saturday, we had a party of 40 come in and they had everything set up for us. They had enough staff to attend to everyone and get food and drinks out quickly. I'm a big fan of their margaritas! The pitchers are huge! They don't have a syrupy/artificial flavor like some places do. Every meal I've had has been delicious. If anyone still had food on their plate it was because they literally couldn't shovel anymore in! Highly recommend this place if you are in Galena. They have a gentleman playing the piano and singing too. He's always smiling and will play songs you request. read more

Campeche Restaurant - Fun with best friends! - Mexican Near Me - Galena, Illinois

Would recommend. Came with our young son toward the end of a Very Hot Day. Showed up about 45 minutes early for our reservation and were able to get in about ten minutes later, despite the crowd. Sat in a nice umbrella-covered spot on the patio. The food was good. We enjoyed the pico de gallo they serve with chips when you sit down. We ordered the conchinita pibil and bistec a la mexicana, and both tasted great. Everyone was clearly working hard to serve a hot and hangry crowd. Big thanks to the staff for a great meal. read more

Being a Mexican restaurant and having no Horchata is a huge disappointment. Also 40 dollars for carne asada is way overpriced and wasn't even tender look like a piece of bistec. Rice look like it was just the end of the pot smooshed. The margarita was very sour tastes like an old lime. It's a no for me. read more

Authentic Mexican resturant with good food and yummy pico de Gallo. Must ask server to bring out Mama's hot salsa for the spicer homemade salsa. Kitchen closes early at 9pm but they do have a late night happy hour specials. $2 off select drinks and flights. Disappointed we couldn't try more margaritas as they didn't have enough margarita fight glasses for our party of 9 because another large party was using all of their flight glasses. The Jalapeño margarita was served on the rocks and was tasty and refreshing. read more