You know BBQ is good when it doesn't need any sauce. I loved the pulled pork, beans and fries…read more Everything was really yummy. Friendly service, really nice dining space. Highly recommend. I was brought here by frequent customers, that absolutely love the food here. I have to agree!

I'm honestly shocked at how many five star reviews this place has... our first experience here was…read moreaverage, at best. We visited on a Friday evening and were informed upon arrival (1.5+ hours before closing) that they were out of brisket, ribs, and chicken. This severely limited the menu choices, but we decided to give it a try anyway. The "coleslaw" had almost no flavor whatsoever - practically dry chopped cabbage. The baked beans were the best thing served; a little heat and good flavor. The pulled pork was bland, and honestly no different than pulled pork I can make at home in my crockpot. I tried the traditional BBQ and the Carolina Gold sauces. The traditional was good - just enough heat. The Carolina was heavy on mustard flavor (minimal vinegar tang) and extremely watery. Both came to the table in small plastic to-go cups... I was surprised and disappointed at how little sauce was provided, especially when you're charged $0.25 per extra sauce. But the lack of extra napkins at the table should have told me everything I needed to know... The corned beef sandwich special my husband had was decent, though neither of us felt our meals were worth the nearly $20 (each) price tag. The overall experience was disappointing. The staff was kind, but besides one initial check in shortly after food arrived, no one came by to check on drinks, extra napkins, etc. My husband finished his drink partway through the meal and was never asked if he wanted/needed another. 3 stars is generous - if we could rate half stars, I'd be giving 2.5.

Wasn't sure what to expect, but everything was amazing! The refried beans are excellent, salsas are…read moretasty with a nice kick. The al pastor tacos, so good and the fried shrimp tacos a must! Didn't realize it was carry out only, would have loved to eaten there. But it was hot still. Definitely will be back! Yum!

I was in Crystal Lake and was looking for a place to get lunch. We ended up at Antojitos for…read moreauthentic Mexican food. The restaurant is not for inside dining so be prepared for ordering to go. I ordered enfrijoladas for $12. I've never had them and didn't know what to expect. The price was somewhat steep but the portion and weight was definitely hefty. The food was scrambled eggs layered with corn tortillas, beans, cheese, and sauce. I wasn't crazy about it but it is more my personal taste with corn tortillas. This happened to be a solid dish and I would recommend checking them out.

Amazing Jumbo Cheese Chile Dog, onions, mustard totally kills Portillo's. Located in downtown…read moreCrystal Lake next to the Metra Train station. Easy parking. Great popcorn too. A real "must try" place. Great fries too!

You cannot find better popcorn anywhere! The buttered is the most delicious flavor but they're all…read moregood.

So nice to just go somewhere without the absolute commercializations everywhere you go…read more Pleasant people, pumpkins everywhere. Good prices. Hayride was so cute. My kids had a great time and we had plenty of photo ops!

*PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE DAVE IS AN ACTUAL CREEP!*…read more Our neighbors and our family had started a tradition 4 years ago to take our families here to do the hay ride and purchase pumpkins and other things from Dave's pumpkin farm. We all got pumpkins, bales of hay, straw brooms and the like. Dave has no cashier and relies on an app to pay for purchases. This night his app was not working and we told him this. We kept trying. As we left, and still trying to get on the app. We got home and started unloading. And still trying to get on the app. It was night time and a truck pulls up across the street from me and sat there. I could not see into the truck and did not know who it was. I screamed out to the driver and said, who are you are you ok? I decided to call the police because I thought maybe it was somebody drunk and pulled over or he had car problems. Well, once the police arrived we found out it was Dave! He followed us home! He said we stole 300 pumpkins, which we only had about 15-20. The police told us he has a history of doing this, following people home that he feels did not pay enough. Now I have 2 little ones with me, 6 and 7. He is telling the police he wants us arrested! The police came back over to us and said "listen this guy is weird and off his rocker, have you got the app working yet"? It was not. My wife said listen... we can Zelle him for the pumpkins since the app is not working. The police said" we doubt he has Zelle, right now he is just rambling on that he wants you guys arrested but that is not going to happen because we believe you guys". The police officer said he has a Square on his phone where it can be paid through that device. So my wife walked over with the officer to Dave's truck. The total we knew was $126. Dave said just pay $119 because he could not figure out the taxes. According to the police, Dave has a history of doing this! He ruined our tradition and our kids are upset that this happened. The whole ordeal was about 2 hours long and our night was ruined! Now our whole tradition is ruined because we will not go back there where a stalker could just show up to your house! *STAY AWAY PLEASE BECAUSE THIS HAS HAPPENED TO OTHERS BEFORE AND WILL PROBABLY HAPPEN AGAIN!*

When I think of No Manches, I think of fun. An upbeat vibe, perfect for erasing your work week…read moreanxiety. This place gives a casual, cozy, bright, and loud feel. Every time I have been here the place is full. Their drinks are fun. For the designated drivers and angry drunks, I've been told that most all of their signature cocktails can be made into mocktails, so you won't miss out. Their food is delicious. They have a great menu and present food well, considering this is a party bar atmosphere. Not singling out this place, but I agree with the many who complain that street tacos should not be inflated from $2 to $6, just because they are popular now. When it comes to tacos, No Manches saves itself because they have many specialty versions, like ribeye, pork belly, and even cod. In every visit, many people check in on us to make sure we're doing okay, much appreciated. Also, their salsa verde is the best of all three salsas, try to fight me on that.

No Manches delivers great, authentic Mexican flavors with an urban, upscale twist. The food and…read moredrinks are both excellent -- bold, well-crafted, and clearly intentional. That said, the live music creates a high-energy vibe, so it's not the best spot for a quiet dinner or for kids. Perfect if you're looking for flavor and atmosphere. A couple issues with our meals however the manager made sure to fix them to ensure we were happy when we left. Well done.

I went back because I really wanted to try their Korean Fried chicken wings. If you've read my…read moreprevious review and then you know that I applaud Cloud Tea for providing different ethic cuisine (especially korean) here in the LITH, Algonquin, and CL area. I had no lunch plans and I knew exactly what I wanted for lunch. I arrive and the girl at the counter was having a bad day and I could tell. She avoided all any eye contact with me, she did not want to engage in any small talk and she was there to receive a pay check and that was that. Ok fine, I get it we all have bad days, just get me my food then. I ask her "how spicy is the spicy check wings?" So goes, "they are alright spicy." WTF, I'm giving a puzzling look and I'm not sure how to respond to that statement but whatever, I get it your cat died, your bf just broke up with you, your car insurance just went up 5%, sure I get it. I place an order for the spicy chicken wings and I wait. I take in the ambiance and it's a great place to chill and grab some bubble tea and lunch. I wait about ten mins and my wings are ready! When I walked up to get my wings I noticed there was some mochinut and I had to get some! I get three flavors, strawberry, taro, and green tea and then I head home to sample the food with my family. First up were the wings, they were scary looking but in a spicy kind of way. Was my stomach and whatever after comes after ready for these wings? I sure hope so! So I went in for my first bite and I was pleasantly surprised. The wings were super good! The flavoring and everything was fire, flame, hit the spot good. And the spice level was 'alright' (see what I did there?), it had a kick but nothing that my kids couldn't handle. My wife enjoyed the wings as well and she said they were good. I'm glad I stopped by and got the fried chicken wings to try because they were amazingly delicious and I'll be back for more. I finished off my lunch and tried some mochinut and they were good as well and you don't have any complaints from me on the food. The service on the other hand, get a new girl who wants to come to work and put on a smile. Like I said I understand we all have bad days but for me to write it in my review it must have been really bad. Great job on the food Cloud Tea. Happy to have you guys in the area and keep up the good food. You've earned your 4 start review.

Cloud Tea is located next to Wing Snob and Poke Bowl! Teas, Lattes, Smoothies and more. Staff was…read morehelpful and knowledgeable about the menu options. Cute cafe with some seating. Thank you!

I had never been to this restaurant, but my son flew into town from Arizona and wanted to go…read more He said it was one of his favorite places to eat when he lived in IL and would drive from Palatine. Excellent burrito and chips. I tried all the sauces and they were great. The bathroom was super clean and spotless. Other than the food being perfect this place is run properly and is very clean

I've passed by this place several times in Algonquin. I finally decided to drop in with a coworker…read moreat linch and check out some eats. The place was nice clean and open on the inside. We both received service with a smile. The food preparation only took a few minutes. I had a three taco plate with black beans and rice for $14.99. I was surprised by how well the tacos were. They were American style with lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. I ate a grilled chicken, a grilled veggie, and ground beef taco. All three were delightful and well seasoned but the ground beef was my fav! My coworker had a burrito and said it was great. I would be happy to return for a shot at a good burrito or maybe a torta.

Good food at a fair price. Large portions requiring take home!…read more Special shout out to Marco M for excellent service and attention to details. Made the experience a good one.

Second time here and we will go again and again, Food was great as was the service. I had to bring…read morehalf of my breakfast home.

Best place for breakfast, I go every Friday with my dad. Excellent food and service, always very…read moreattentive and welcoming.

Went for the first time and wondered why we don't frequent TBC more often. Food was good. Plenty of…read morechoices to pick from and huge plus when you have breakfast food that also comes with sides like eggs, side of meat, hash browns, even biscuits and gravy!!! Many restaurants make you order à la carte- which can add up real quick with an entree. Love me some chicken fried steak and can't seem to find it at many breakfast joints anymore, so made sure to order some. It came with eggs, hash browns, and I chose pancakes as a side. Loved my meal and definitely recommend the CFS. The place was clean. Service was fast. It was busy for a week day so I can only imagine a wait on a Saturday/Sunday morning.

Well had the hot and sour soup and ginger chicken again. Little to no ginger in it and the chicken…read morewas plentiful but I wished for more veggies. And flavor.. the hot and sour soup was full of tofu but it looks as though they combined it with egg drop and had a bitter flavor to it. I probably will eat the tofu and throw the rest out. I did go at 2pm for take out but that should not really matter. Kinda disappointed actually.

Crystal Lake do not sleep on Tasty Bistro!! I had Sunday funday lunch with my brother today so I…read moreleft downtown for the car northwest burbs. What a delightful building, extremely clean interior, fun design, and amazing sushi! I had such a great time in a relaxed inviting atmosphere and was impressed with our rolls. The gyoza and crab Rangoon were amazing! Thank you for being amazing hosts today, I had the best time.