I stopped here during one of my visits to Marion. It was highly recommended to me by an elderly…read morelocal and the reviews looked good in Yelp. The place looked great, and I had high expectations. But after one visit, that was my last. Bleh! First, they had not the friendliest staff. They were all chatting with each other and not very friendly to the customer. Not very attentive to the customer either. Wth? Where is the Mexican pride and Mexican warmth?? For this alone, I give them a 1 star. 0 if I could. I was born in Mexico, so I know good Mexican food. In my opinion, the food was very TexMex. More Tex than Mex, if you catch my drift (did they get all their food from Sysco??). I found the food to be quite insipid. The salsa tasted like it came out of a can, lacking the amazing flavors that generally give Mexican food that oomf. The fajitas were nicely presented, and the meat was good, but the accompanying rice and beans were not very tasty. Come on dudes, where's the pride in the food? Where is the Mexican seasoning?? Where is the Mexican love??? I was extremely disappointed. I guess the appeal of the place is the alcohol. But as a traditionalist who loves good Mexican food, I give this place a 1 for the taste of the food. I didn't partake in alcohol since I was just driving through. The only redeeming grace of this place was the decor and ambiance. They get a 4 or a 5. So, if you factor in the 1 for service, the 1 for the food, and the 5 for decor, I give them 3 stars. It is unlikely I'll be back here again.

Tried Don Som Mexican Grill hoping for authentic Mexican food, but left disappointed. The service…read morewas lackluster, and it seemed like everything was an extra add-on. The menu claimed to be authentic, but the flavors didn't deliver -- honestly, I could've made this at home better but I was here for work. Hard to find the true authenticity I was expecting. Definitely not what I hoped for left food there !

One of the most authentic Mexican restaurants in the Marion area…read more I stop here every time I visit Marion, and I always leave with a smile. Their fajitas are fantastic. Their sauces clearly are home made. And, most importantly, the flavors remind me of my childhood in Mexico. Overall, it was good Mexican food. Solid. Flavorful. It is not entirely what I would call true Mexican food. There were some TexMex elements in their food, but overall the flavors were what I would expect from good Mexican food. The last time I visited, they were upgrading their locale, so there was a bit of construction happening. I cannot wait to visit again in 2026. I'll definitely be back on my next trip to Marion!

Our first time there since they moved to the new location. Food and service are still fantastic…read more Now the new restaurant is so nice! We won't wait so long to visit again. Both had combination dinners and so much food we could not eat it all. THE BEST SALSA!!

Changos in marion has some of the best boritos in all of Southern Illinois hands down my favorite…read more The size, taste, and great price will blow you away. I recommend them over Chipotle any day of the week.

The chango wrap is a must!! I get it every time! Just think it a Taco Bell crunch wrap but with…read moreDoritos!!

Absolutely delicious Mexican food in Murphysboro. Loved it. Previous visits to the area we have…read moregone to a Mexican restaurant in Carbondale with a liquor license - thinking that that El Jalisco did not have the same. Glad to know we were wrong. Delicious margaritas - and - the quesabirria tacos? Oh my goodness - I can't get enough. SOOOO delicious. We were there with three adults and one toddler. Two of us devoured the quesabirria and could not stop raving about how delicious they were. Rick enjoyed a burrito - and the chips and salsa kept the ten month old in our party very happy. Will definitely be back on our next trip to Murphysboro. And while I love to try different dishes - the memory of that quesabirria taco has me salivating. Ohhhh - so good!

Our recent experience was very disappointing. Food came out fast but was very bland and then we…read morefound hair mixed in my partners food, so not just fell on top. We brought it up to our server and he immediately said it wasn't anyone's hair because it didn't appear black. My hair was pulled up and my partners is very short. We went back and forth with the server which I think is unprofessional and he came back with the check with only 10% off. We had just got off the lake and wanted some good food and it was not worth our time or money:(

We stopped at this restaurant in Marion for lunch and had a really good meal. We'd never seen the…read moredish that was Mexican rice bowl with roasted veg and cheese sauce before. It was really good! Also had the chips with a great salsa. All the people we encountered were super kind and friendly. It was clean and enjoyable to be there. Fast and friendly A little note. This dish would have been fine with no cheese sauce and a sprinkle of shredded cheese instead Just an idea for the place. The cheese sauce was indeed delicious!

Great food and service for a fair price. From the burritos to the fajitas it's all great. I suggest…read moretrying the authentic items they have.(there is a special menu).

Great value for price. Probably the most meat I've seen on a taco. I got the 3 street tacos for $10…read moreand is worth way more than that. The cheese sauce is also amazing, especially on their rice. If you are looking for good Mexican food in the area, this is where to go.

Yum, yum, give me more! As with "true Asian" food this might well not be a true representation of…read moreMexican fare. But I don't give a goddamn because I don't hang in Mexico, okay. Taste great. The only complaint is their on-line menus are antiquated and show prices from their opening days that differ greatly since the minimum wage has ballooned upwards. I mostly stick with their ground beef burrito and sometimes splurge on a caramel shake which is divine.

A nice little Mexican place in Marion IL located on the main road. The road entrance to the…read morerestaurant is behind the restaurant. Their service was great and the had a lot of food options. They have some vegetarian options and I am not sure about any vegan options. They are family friendly and business casual. They are average loud. Parking is available in the front and to the side of the restaurant.

We eat here at least once per week. It's our fav Mexican in Southern Illinois! We love the service…read moreand the food. I go back and forth between soft shell chicken tacos and chicken on the beach. Love the patio too.

We've eaten here twice in the last few weeks. Both times the food was great. The food arrived…read morequickly and it's sizzling hot and fresh when it's placed in front of you. The waitresses are friendly and efficient with drink refills, extra napkins, etc. We plan to meet friends from out of town there this weekend!

I've been eating here for 7 years. The last 3 of 4…read morevisits...they weren't right; but I let them slide... Tonight after a 5.5hr drive back from Chicago. Tired, hungry...just wanted to eat. I specifically asked for Fernando to serve me (I saw he was there)...speaks perfect English and always gets my order right. I was denied his service because it was close to closing time (30-minutes) - I arrived at 9:30. I asked for a half order of "perfect chicken" and a guacamole salad. She (the other server) told me that it would be a $4 upcharge. "It's just a dollop of guac" she said. I showed her on the menu where it came with the Pollo Mexicano (close enough). She just shrugged her shoulders. So I decided not to get it...it would've been wrong anyway. I got the bill for $10, the menu says 1/2 order is $9...so I made her go get a menu and show her. Second time this has happened. Later Fernando asked me to pre-pay my bill to close out the register. Then another server came by and asked to take my plate away...I said "I'm not quite finished" (never asked if I wanted a to go box) she pulled out her iPhone and showed me that it was 10:01. I paid...I left my military discount card on the plate under broccoli and cheese sauce. 15% off isn't worth being treated like shit!

The only good thing that I could say about this restaurant is the drinks were amazing the best…read moreflavored lemonade that you can get anywhere around the food on the buffet definitely not up to temperature standards for food safety and sanitation Observed an employee going on to the buffet bare handing product without using utensils this is unsafe very unsanitary and flat out disgusting Upon exit there is no signs for stating where the restrooms are at I had to ask for the restrooms were at and upon going in to use the rest in the restroom was even worse than the food was very disgusting very unhealthy it needs about a 3-day bleaching process to make it sanitary unfortunately we will not be stepping foot into that establishment ever again.

Food and beer were delicious. Italian beef sandwhich and southwest patty melt were spot on. Service…read moreis a little slow, but bartenders are waiting on everyone. Come in, relax, enjoy your time, and your food and drink.

Oh boy, where to start. I guess I'll begin with the positive things about this place; the…read morebartenders/servers (they're the same people) are friendly...and that's pretty much it. There are QR codes on the bar for the beer menu. It isn't accurate, they're out of several. I was told by a staff member (again, it's hard to tell who fills what role so I'll just call them staff members from here on) that they are "locked out" of that account so I should check the board behind the bar. The board lists the flavor and usually the type of beer. It does not list the manufacturer or really any other details. At this point I ordered a beer and the chicken nachos. I received the beer promptly. I finished that one, then another. Still no nachos. After an hour+ and 3 beers, I cashed out and left. At least they never tried to charge me for the nachos. I witnessed numerous dishes returned to the kitchen. There were 2, sometimes 3 staff members for the entire bar and dining room. All were friendly but seemed inexperienced. I witnessed at least 2 on their phones at some point. Last but not least, the atmosphere. The place could be really amazing. When I was there, the bar was sticky. 3 of the lights above the bar were burned out and the fixtures, obviously intended for old looking filament bulbs had bright LEDs installed giving the ambiance of a hospital waiting room. The recessed can style lighting in the rest of the establishment wasn't much better. The stools at the bar are seriously worn. It's almost worth visiting for the spectacle...almost. Update: they did charge me for the nachos. I misread the receipt that night.