Shitty ass service! How 4 tacos and a water equal 22.82 blows my mind! At first buddy told me $20 then it came out to 22.82. Then my card debit only had 22.52 on there apparently and the man tried to say I didn't pay when the machine said .30 difference. Meanwhile my bank notification said I was charged and I showed him. don't think he can read much English or speak much. They're lucky I'm across the street for a job and had no where else to go. Fuckin shame they are making up prices on the spot read more

great service, clean atmosphere, good food-at fair price! I had the steak torta and fries- it was delicious

Locally owned and operated Always friendly, delicious, quick and clean at a reasonable price! Great frijoles! read more

Overcharged and no itemized receipt, ordered 10 tacos at 2.50 each and bill was 38 dollars doesn't make sense to me. The sauces were also sour and going bad. Tacos were good if I didn't put the sauce on them, last time the sauce was normal this time it was bad, overcharged both times though read more

I love this place. Their lengua tacos are the best! I also love their tamales. Their guacamole is freshly made to order for their appetizer.

The food is delicious, it's a family business with very kind service and food! We ordered the tacos and they are delicious! We would recommend the tacos! read more

The food and service were great. The chimichunga was delicious and fairly priced. Serving areas were clean and welcoming.

AWESOME taco place! the food is SO good. the customer service is great, the location is convenient w lots of parking! the tacos are my favorite but my friends also love the tortas and the shrimp! the only reason this place isn't getting 5 stars is because there is no bathroom. but i can shit at home, the food is 10/10! definitely recommend! read more

Great little spot for authentic Mexican food. Come here for lunch all the time. Great service from friendly staff.

This is a little known Mexican restaurant in the Gurnee area, but let me tell you it's worth it. Just try it. I'm trying to be as honest as I can. read more

El Burrito Bravo - Burrito special.... Looks good huh? ............it is. - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Great tacos!! I'm really picky when it comes to Al Pastor (pork) tacos but this is one of the few places that I really like in the area. Their chorizo, and asada(steak) tacos are also really great! They have good agua de horchata which a lot of places have difficulty getting right. Their staff is very nice. There is outdoor and indoor seating. Credit cards are accepted when spending greater than $10. They also have taco Tuesday where most tacos are $1, but they are small than the regular ones. read more

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I have been going here for years. The food is always delicious, the people are always friendly and the place is always clean. I always recommend this place to friends when they're asking about a good Mexican spot. read more

Hello, this place is just a bad experience. the cook is a good guy, however, every time I go there, they overcharge me, or get my order wrong, or they give my food to somebody else and have to stay there more time while being on lunch and IF YOY DARE to ask for the money back they threaten you with saying they are calling the cops. terrible place. oh if you pay with card, they will charge you $5 extra. terrible place such a pad experience. Would give it a 0 or lower but its not an option here. read more

Customer service is poor, nothing but pure attitude, no smile and no public restroom. I had to experience mold in my food and the quality of the food look past expired. Taste and price did not meet my expectations. I couldn't get a refund. I will not be going back. read more

Food is not bad but way over priced compared to other places that give you way more food for less money. My complaint is the Tostadas, they lack in everyway, they take the shell and just put a pinch of whatever meat and toppings, very small, they do not cover the entire shell and pile it high like El Famous Burrito. You can actually see bare parts of the shell, actually a lot of the shell is bare not completely covered, there is more shell then toppings and charge you $12 for the 2 Tostada special with rice and beans. If you get this at El Famous the price is less and just 1 of there Tostadas will fill you up. I would say you would have to eat 4 of these to be as full as you would from eating One at El Famous. read more

Juan Carlos makes the best Guacamole and Ceviche ever!!! This is a cute little restaurant with some of the best Mexican food around. 7 four top tables inside and a lovely Terrance with more seating outside - lined with cute flower boxes and a garden. Service with a smile and very big quality food - I highly recommend it!!!h read more

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Every time I eat here always happy with my alpastor tacos and other items I have tried! Clean place and fresh food! When I moved from the city to Lake County hard to find Mexican food that was worthy. This place definitely is! read more

Nope. Not impressed. Not one iota. I really don't like sacrificing quantity for quality. I prefer a hearty helping. But if I DO have to sacrifice quantity, then the quality better be exceptional. This place offered neither. $7 for a burrito the size of a burrito supreme? And not even as tasty. $9 for 3 tacos beans & rice? Those prices are extremely high for what they offer. Those are almost sit down restaurant prices. Meat was fatty and loaded with gristle. Bland with no spice or seasoning and obviously portions leaving me wanting more... But more from someplace else. Not from here. Service wasn't horrible. But it wasn't good either. No "Hello how are you". No "Thank you for coming in". No "Thank you for your business"... One man running the place by himself. Not personable. I'm glad it wasn't busy cuz then I would've REALLY been pi$$ed when I got home and took the first bite. I feel very sorry for the gentleman that came in right after I did. Who had to wait 20 minutes before the guy even took his order. But it's evident to me now WHY this place wasn't busy. Because it s*cks! Once again, I prefer Puerto Acapulco on 120 and 45... I don't know why I do this. I find a Mexican restaurant that I'm very pleased with and is always consistent like Puerto Acapulco, and then I insist on trying other Mexican fare hoping/thinking I'll find something better. It usually turns out to be a waste of money... El Burrito Bravo was a perfect example of this. The only reason I tried it was because it is very conveniently located on my way home from work. It also had very favorable reviews on Google Maps. And because I was hoping to find a hidden gem. BIG mistake! Will not be coming back... read more

El Burrito Bravo is probably the best Mexican restaurant I've ever been to. They have delicious burritos and amazing chips and guacamole. I recommend their steak burrito, it delicious and really hits the spot. read more

I could have that chicken burrito all day every day. I've been here many many times and it's great food every time. The prices are okay, cheaper than chipotle. read more

El Burrito Bravo - Chicken Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Gurnee, Illinois

Fast service, clean establishment, and great food! I love the tacos. The spicy pork in particular. This place really is a hidden gem!

We were searching for an alternate Mexican restaurant and hoped we found it. Unfortunately, not. Every bite of our steak tacos had gristle. The beans were not mashed as refried beans are supposed to be. I'm just surprised and had hoped this place would have been better. Shame. read more

Expensive!! This place charged me $18 for a 3 taco dinner with cheese no tomatoes and onions. Added avocado and sour cream and a Jarrito. Ive ordered this at many other Mexican restaurants and it's been $10-12 without the Jarrito. It's the last time I eat here. The food wasn't bad. Had quite a few fatty pieces in the steak I had to spit out. read more

There used to be a hot dog place here... Tacos are soooooo much better. I haven't had every item on the menu yet, but so far the torta, tacos, huaraches, and burrito that I have had were all exactly what I wanted. Also, those pickled carrots/jalapenos and horchata.. omg! And there was a sign up advertising tamales on Wednesdays & Fridays. And as an added bonus, there's a liquor store right next door!! read more

My family stumbled in here because we were headed to the liquor store next door honestly. While it doesn't quite compare to my Arizona Mexican food, it really was good. We went back about a week later. So far everything has tasted good but the tacos are where it's at. And the hot sauce they throw in the bag is amazing. We will definitely make this place a regular stop. read more

The food is decent .. pretty mediocre but not "bad". The gentleman is always kind when I come in but be aware that he does hand the food with his bare hands every time. read more

This place has great food! My husband and I are picky with Mexican food and loved it. The burritos are huge and the guacamole is good. I want to go back and try the tamales too. We both got meals and an appetizer and our total bill was $15. We were stuffed when we were done and really thought the food excellent. We called our order in and it was ready and still hot when we arrived to pick it up. Can't wait to go back. read more

Cramped, crowded and WAY overpriced for the quality of the food. The ingridients dont taste fresh and the horrchata is teeth coatingly sweet. Plus they charge you 50 cents per pinch of cheese or for a teaspoon of sour cream. No thanks. read more

I have had quite a few things off of their menu and feel qualified to say that they do a pretty good job with everything I have had. I have never had any experiences like the reviewer below about them "just not caring". Quite the opposite actually. My order has always been correct and cooked to order. I have no problem understanding anyone either. I never felt their prices were unfairly high either. We are talking about a local small business, people. Pony up the few extra quarters. If you really gotta have cheap 'Mexican' food- go to Taco Bell. Just don't think too hard about where that meat came from..... I say I am a fan of this place. It's a greasy spoon- not fine dining. Take it for what it is and you'll be fine. read more

All the food I've had here is very good. I love how it is seasoned. I highly reccomend anything with their steak or barbacoa. The only reason I give then 4 stars instead of 5 is because the food does seem a bit overpriced, and the desserts they serve from michoacana seemed a bit old, or just way too frozen. But the food here is fantastic. read more

always we come to Chicago we visit this restaurant is good food so clean and so friendly yes for sure I recommend great meals and great Mexican dishes read more

This a great place for lunch. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Hispanic dishes as my mom is Mexican and cooks old school style. I must say this is a great alternative that allows a break from the usual fast food chains. The parking lot is big, so always space to park, and yes there isn't alot of sitting space, but they do have outside tables, which is really nice now that it is warming up. I think prices are fair for the amount of food that is served. I will definitely be back. read more

Gave me food poisoning. Then my coworker went there a few months later and guess what? Yep gave him food poisoning too.

Really good Mexican food, very fresh and tasty. When I went today, there was a line out the door and many people inside. The Dawg House was never that popular and I really think they classed up that strip mall. The burritos were huge, and more than enough for one person, and their guacamole was really really fresh. Much better than the Tacos El Norte, and far better service. A lot of the people where I work are now calling in orders and going to pick them up. You can't miss this spot, it's a gem in a long line of duds at that location. And as a previous reviewer mentioned, there is a a fantastic little liquor store next door that is always worth it. read more

When they first opened they had a pretty decent steak taco. Went back about a few days ago and the taco was stale. The quality of the steak changed. I don"t know if they changed the meat but... it was chewy and you can tell that it wasnt trimmed well. It was full of nerves. Felt like I got left overs. I was really disappointed. I am VERY picky when it comes to mexican food. I was excited when I first tried it, now I wouldent go back if it was the last taco joint in the world. Also I agree, very pricey for fast food. Didn't get what I paid for at all! Very disappointed. read more

I didn't think this hole in the wall place with ugly interior would be so good! I never ate inside but I usually do a run in and order and get booze next door. The spicy pork is the best! My lady once had a horrible lengua taco so I have to doc this lil gem a star. Always seems when I go there is no one there and I've been about a half dozen times. This older man is always there cooking and is a pretty friendly dude. Defiantly worth a try if you're in the area and want some tacos. read more

We've ordered from there several times. It's real hit and miss. It's like many Asian restaurants where you really question what you are ordering because they don't speak understandable English. Then you get your order, and more than half the time, it's all wrong. So you call to ask what happened, and once again, you can't understand a word they are saying. And it's obvious they really don't care. "Have a nice day." Waste of money, though it did have promise. They just don't care enough. And their website no longer exists, so one more sign it's won't last long. read more

This place is awesome. I live in the apartments behind the restaurant and I go here all the time. It's family owned and operated. It's like going over to so someone's house and having them cook for you. I go here often when I don't want to cook, or I'm just in the mood for some really good Mexican food. I've never been disappointed. They give you lots of food too. I'm really happy that it's a small restaurant, that's family owned, and is not a huge food chain. The food tastes great and is cooked right in front of you. They have a nice patio too. This is a first generation family owned restaurant. They've been here for about year now. Keep it up guys! read more