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    Catrina’s Express

    4.9 (32 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Choripapas burrito
    Sam K.

    Very friendly staff, prompt service, ample seating, and delicious food. Hard to ask for m

    Choripapas

    Amazing friendly service!! We went for breakfast and the Choripapas was sooo delicious. Also tried a breakfast taco and an egg spinach and cheese burrito but the choripapas was our favorite the salsas were very good too! 10/10 want to come back for their lunch menu!

    Grilled chicken nachos
    Eric B.

    Excellent spot in downtown Peoria, not the easiest to find, inside a rehabbed older building. I had the grilled chicken nachos (on special) and absolutely loved them. Based on that, I'll be back again to try more items! Highly recommend

    Arroz con pollo

    My wife is a Caribbean Chef and this restaurant is her style of cuisine. She loves this place and it is as authentic as anywhere I have tried. Great flavors made to the perfect salt point. Portions are very price worthy. Never takes too long to get the food. You should certainly give this place a try, you won't regret it. It gets crowded so come early and the ambiance is pleasant.

    Hidalgo Quesadilla
    Matt Q.

    The place is super cool, great atmosphere and workers. If you're up to trying something new give this place a chance. Try it out, food is amazing!

    OMG! So good also salsa it was amazingly good
    Mayumi S.

    I'm visiting Peoria. Not live unfortunately. Walking today over 85 degree for 3 hours and yoga without eating for 45 min! Ofcause very very hungry but I made today's dinner already so just want light snack instead big lunch. Found here! Yes someone mentioned front person is so nice ! and give us nice smile when we order taco and quesadilla. Usually eat taco when I go New Mexican place but today I am so hungry so decide other. Wow meat is very tasty but salsa different level of spicy is soooo good! And shrimp taco! She forget to gave us another special salsa! Wow amazingly good! I can't stop ! How could I? I'm sad not living here!

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    Being from San Antonio we are always in the lookout for great Mexican food. We were not disappointed. The street tacos were great but their salsa! Yum. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. It's a cute space but small. we noticed that they did quite a bit of take-out business. We had tried visiting them on other occasions but the hours seem flexible. Guess we got lucky this time.

    Dylan I.

    Hidden gem in the middle of Peoria. Was in the area for a couple of days for an event and scoured the area looking for some good food. Stumbled upon this hole-in-the-wall while scrolling through reviews online. Atmosphere is very casual and complete with a smiling face behind the counter. A variety of delectable Mexican dishes and drinks were available at great prices. Everything we ordered was delicious and our plates were clean by the time we finished. Will make sure to stop by again if I happen to be in Peoria again.

    Breakfast taco
    Dave D.

    Can't say enough good things about this hidden gem that makes the best tacos in town. Everything is great but my favorites are the breakfast tacos, the guacamole, and the horchata. Love the spicy salsas that come with the food too. Wish I lived closer as I'd be there everyday.

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    Delicious authentic Mexican food! Friendly staff, clean restaurant & fast service! Will definitely come back

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    6 months ago

    Food is great, fresh and flavorful! Friendly service. Wish they were open on weekends!

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    Had our first one at the Peoria's Riverfront Market. Knew I had to find again. Awesome breakfast taco and burritos.

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    The best Mexican food hands down. Order from here weekly and it never disappoints. There is literally nothing bad on the menu.

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    Good simple Mexican food in the dreary culinary landscape of downtown Peoria. Check it out.

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    Best Mexican food in the area hands down! Steak tacos are amazing, especially with the spicy salsa.

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    Love everything about this place, the best Mexican spot in peoria in my opinion Locally owned by women & food is unmatched

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    Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer - Cheese curds

    Thyme Kitchen and Craft Beer

    4.0(497 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    I recently booked a work dinner reservation for 15 and the hostess was easy and pleasant to talk…read moreto. The reviews from the guests were that the dinner and service was perfect! Being a waitress in my 20's, I know how a big party can be a struggle. The reason I picked Thyme was due to some dietary restrictions. Thyme serves all. I recommend Thyme for business meeting lunches and dinners. Make a reservation ahead of time so they can accommodate your needs. Love to see old buildings brought back to life, Thyme, in the old Sealtest building, sits in the warehouse district of downtown Peoria. The eclectic atmosphere is inviting. The food is traditional yet exotic, yet farm to table, yet mysterious! We eat with our eyes, then smell, then taste. Good job Thyme!

    This was our second time here. The first visit went off without a hitch, food was good and service…read moreequally good. Second time coming back we brought the in-laws from our home town in Arizona. Keep in mind we are new here and excited to embrace this new city and all its food places just like this. It was a Tuesday night and they were busy, not so busy that we had to wait for a table, we got right in. The blond girl that was to be our server came to take our drink order. I was on the fence for a few items so I asked the server, "When the cooks in this place get a moment to themselves to enjoy a dish, which is it they usually get?" She assured me without a doubt it was not the burger I was comparing but the duck reuben. Being a fan of both duck and Reuben's I was like, " oh hell yeah, sign me up". So I replied I'll have the Reuben, mom got meatloaf, dad got the burger, wife got the poke bowl. We had a few drinks enjoyed each other's company and then our appetizers came, the cheese curds!! Holy smokes these were legit the star of the evening! If you go I recommend these! Our food came out after and we began to eat. This is the point it went south! The server all but vanished. Usually you can't get a bite in before your asked how is it? Well we needed silverware, napkins, salt and pepper, basic accoutrements. Nobody came. My Reuben..... BORING!! This was the smallest plate of food I've ever seen. The duck was overcooked and dry, there was not a good ratio of slaw to dressing to duck and it was lacked all the way around. I was hoping to ask for some more dressing to bring some life to it but the server never came. Mom wanted salt and pepper for her meatloaf, but the server never came. Finally I was able to get S&P from a busser! The poke bowl was kinda a joke as well, huge bowl of rice and peas and about 3 or 4 small bits of tuna. It was good but not balanced and completely underwhelming. Folks are boomers so yeah considering mom needed to help meatloaf says a lot. But still no server! Finally she came back with the bill. At which point I had to mention that this was by far the WORST Reuben I have EVER had!! She giggled. I said SERIOUSLY, that was wack AF, and you never came back to check on us so I couldn't even attempt a save by dousing it in dressing! She ignored that and disappeared, yup the shitty Reuben was still there on the bull and nobody cared! Moral of the story, you're gonna gamble here. I would love to try again but when you can get a Reuben at One World that blows it out of the water EVERYTIME for a fraction of the price I would second guess giving your money to this business. Bummer, I love the building, I love the ice cream factory throw back! And the ambience is super nice! Service and portioning need a lot more investigation. Hey owner this is your queue!! Make a positive change here.

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    The 520 Cafe - Cinnamon toast crunch

    The 520 Cafe

    4.6(27 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Updating my review from a few weeks ago. We live about 4…read morehours away and have family that lives in the area that we like to visit. This place 520 has become our family breakfast on Saturday mornings when we visit. The place is always busy. Sometimes we gotta wait on a table but they usually move pretty quick. On thus trip I talked to the owner as I was paying and told him how good everything was and how far we drove and had to drive home. Oscar is his name and is a great guy. As I was paying he fiddled with the register and as he gave me my change he slipped me a gift card. I was kinda taken back a little and we talked a little more then I went back to the table to finish our coffee to get ready to leave. I got to say the staff here is spot on. Never did we want for anything. The food was great and coffee was delicious. So we pack up the kids and go out to the cars to transfer bags and luggage when I turn around and here comes Oscar the owner. Evidently I dropped the card he had given me. He came right out and we talked a little more to the point I feel we made new friends with each other. I totally recommend eating here. You won't be disappointed. Bring your kids and family and enjoy a great home style breakfast. It's great!

    Ultimate comfort breakfast spot. The portions are generous, and the house made hot sauce has a…read moresmoky depth that is seriously delicious. We had the West Coast Benedict which came on a bed of hash browns topped with over easy eggs, hollandaise, bacon, and avocado slices, plus a sweet cinnamon roll bread on the side. Everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. I also had the avocado toast without egg and loved the side of fresh fruit. It made for a quick, healthy, and satisfying breakfast. The coffee was good and the staff was friendly and attentive. The place feels welcoming and full of life with families laughing and staff greeting regulars. The space is clean with cozy country style decor and a laid back vibe. There are two entry points for lining up and plenty of parking. It is right next to a walking trail if you want a stroll after that delicious meal. Came for breakfast but the lunch and dinner menu looks worth coming back for.

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    One World - Chicken & Waffle

    One World

    4.3(791 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    $$

    There were 12 of us after church went there. We all had something different and we all thought our…read morefood was very delicious! And our server was excellent!

    My first time here. The menu was comprehensive and featured so many visually tempting options that…read moreI finally just asked our waitress Quincy to suggest something. She recommended the Cuban Pulled Pork Sandwich. My sandwich was huge and contained a large portion of pulled pork meat. It was delicious and the homemade chipotle bbq mayo made it all the more satisfying with its rich smoky flavor! The Cuban-style black beans were right out of Miami! Very nicely prepared and included green peas, carrots, corn, and bell peppers, as well. My dining companion, for her part, ordered the Falafel platter, with a side order of gyro meat. The falafel (a dozen), were fresh, tasty, and just the right consistency. These were served with lettuce, onions, tomatoes, pita, and hummus. The side order of gyro meat featured a generous portion of decadently succulent lamb shavings and included two portions of homemade tzatziki sauce. Everything we ate was prepared to perfection and could easily compete with exceptional restaurants in Chicago! Yes, the food at One World is that good. As for the service, our waitress Quincy was friendly and professional. As for the ambiance and decor--we arrived ahead of the lunch crowd, so it was pretty quiet. The decor, however, is nicely done. The premises were clean and well maintained. Ditto the restrooms. The restaurant is actually huge. There are multiple dining areas and in the summer there is an outside patio behind the restaurant, as well. As for pricing and affordability--quality costs, and the food here is definitely a cut above. That being said, the owners have priced the entrees quite reasonably considering the generous portion-size and quality of the food. My overall opinion? If you want a dining experience worthy of comparison to the best Chicagoland has to offer, but don't want to make the long drive--or pay twice as much--then I highly recommend this little gem of a locally-owned restaurant in Peoria!

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    Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery - Peoria - Flatbread

    Obed & Isaac's Microbrewery and Eatery - Peoria

    3.6(474 reviews)
    0.6 mi
    $$

    We came here on a whim - I had found it on Google maps when trying to find a place we had gone last…read moretime we were in town. The pictures drew me in, but the atmosphere and history of the actual place blew us all away. Our service was great and the food was delicious... could not have asked for a better experience. We all to pictures ourselves, even in the restroom. Its that cool.

    As others have said this place is gorgeous! Lots of history here and they did a really good job…read moreturning it into a place to eat and drink. For food...... MEH. Definitely DO NOT recommend. We got the Reuben and the Beer and Whiskey Burger. Both with sides of fries. The burger was the worst! It was definitely overcooked, and dry AF! The bottom bun was burnt. Worst of all there was no Bourbon glaze which was a bummer because it wasn't seasoned ...not one bit!! The Reuben wasn't actually bad, the thick cut corned beef was yummy but the bread was also over toasted. The fries were good as was the side of ranch for a dip. We ordered a side of pickles for the Reuben but they came when the sandwich was nearly gone and only when we reminded the waitress which didn't circle back like normal to see how we were doing and check to see if things were good. Now here's the part that was wild. There were only 2 tables 3 people at one and 2 people at the other. As others mentioned we waited almost 15 minutes after being ready to order and about 40 minutes for food to show up! OTHERS HAVE SAID THIS!! OWNERS PAY ATTENTION!! To me this seems like you couldn't care less! We didn't take pics because the food was unremarkable but I'll share pics of the building. I would skip this place for food unless you got time and money to spare as the average menu item was $16. Even the scotch eggs were $14 for 2!!!! Which we didn't get, because screw that $14 for 2 eggs? No thanks!

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    Details which the food didn't have!

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