This local chain has been around forever. It used to be a weekly lunch spot for me when I lived in Lombard 30 years ago. This one in Wheeling offers up the same menu. Prices have gone up over those 30 years but the food is the same and its fantastic. The Steak Burrito is huge and keeps you full all day. Glad I stopped in. read more

El Famous Burrito - Steak Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Very good food that will make your evening special. It was delicious and splendid! I definitely would recommend the tacos... read more

El Famous Burrito - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

I think I've been coming here for over 30 years. They used to have a three dollar something taco dinner inflation foods good they've added shrimp since I've been here and points and it looks like they have a pre-order that they're about to set up welcome to 2025. Had chorizo and a Lengua taco was really good. We split it between two people and had leftovers. read more

Went back to give them another chance. Told the cashier I wanted everything listed on the menu on my nachos. Still came back missing some of the toppings. Cook claimed he didn't know when he was standing literally next to the cashier when I was placing my order. Told them the toppings were missing then they finally added them on my plate. Shouldn't have to repeat myself that much just to get my order correct. I also wanted soup but didn't get it because the cashier told me they only have it in a 32 ounce container. Then when I walk up to the other side of the counter I see right above the grill a giant sign saying they offer soup in a bowl. Not sure what the deal is with the workers here but it's like they don't want your business. Seems like management didn't have much of an influence on their workers. read more

El Famous Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

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This famous burrito location is my go to when in the mood for tacos! Specially on Taco Tuesday when the tacos are only $2.75 plus tax! Normally $3.99. They do get alittle busy on this day but they move quick and we were able to dine in and eat with not much of a wait.0 Everything is very filling from the guac and chips or a steak quesadilla as appetizer everything is always well done. Tacos with an Horchata is sure to hit the spot! They also have a freezer with good fruit popsicles for dessert. The horchata (rice water) was delicious with good flavor not watered down. Staff was friendly, and place was well cleaned. Will be back! read more

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Just received my order and I was really disappointed with it. I ordered the shrimp burrito bowl and it had almost no flavor at all. There was barely any rice, and the shrimp tasted like it was boiled or possibly pre-cooked shrimp that was just reheated. I tried adding sauces, limes and salt but there was not helping the horrible texture and taste. I was really excited to try the shrimp, so it was a big letdown.On a positive note, the steak burrito my husband ordered was actually great. Unfortunately, my meal really fell short in comparison. I also didn't receive the pickled carrots and jalapeños that were supposed to come with the order, and the side sauces were extremely small. Overall, the experience was disappointing, especially since I had been looking forward to the shrimp bowl and the prices were higher than average. read more

I ordered a steak burrito, well done steak and extra beans only. I spoke with a very nice person name " Magalie" I asked for my lettuce tomatoes and cheese to be on the side. I was amazed at how BIG the burrito was and how much flavor the steak and beans were. The lettuce & tomatoes n cheese were put to the side perfectly. I received plenty of green salsa my favorite. Excellent service she was very accommodating and polite. My family and I will be ordering again very soon! read more

Never disappoints I love the new points system And the cooks kick ass Hcnxnejxnxnxndnxnxndndnxmdmdmdmdndmdmdmxncmdmdndnd read more

You get exactly what you're order, and it's quick, easy, and filling. We came by for dinner on Friday night. They were not too busy as we came in just before the dinner rush. Parking is complimentary as they are located in a strip. Once you enter the restaurant you are asked to wait until they call you up to the counter. Once you order, they will call your number to pick up your food. There were some tables available for dine in, but it seems majority order it for carry out. We decided to dine in. I got 3 steak tacos and my husband got a burrito. It wasn't until after we ordered and paid that we saw the 3 taco dinner which was cheaper than 3 tacos separately. I ordered my tacos on flour tortillas with cilantro and onions. I got exactly that. They hit the spot and were just what I need for dinner. We also got a side of guac and chips which I thought was a bit too salty, but with the tacos they were fine. For my drink I got an aqua Fresca, it came without ice which I usually love but it was oddly warm and tasted a bit odd not being chilled. Keep in mind there are no refills for drinks. All in all, we had a great experience and I would certainly come back and try other menu items. read more

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Friendly service, but the food was wildly under-seasoned. In addition, they did not include cutlery with a to go order. Challenging to eat a smothered burrito with no utensils. read more

If you're looking for authentic Mexican food, El Famous Burrito is an absolute must-visit. I ordered the burrito with carne asada and it was easily the best burrito I've had in a long time--anywhere. The meat was perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor, and the burrito was loaded and satisfying from the first bite to the last. We also tried the nacho plate with chorizo, and it was just as good. The chorizo had amazing flavor and paired perfectly with the fresh toppings and crispy chips. The setup is simple and casual--you order at the counter and then take your food to your table--but the service really stood out. The employees were very, very nice and made the whole experience even better. All around, El Famous Burrito is one of the most recommended places around for authentic Mexican food. Great food, friendly people, and a place I'll definitely be coming back to. read more

I stopped in tonight because El Famous Burrito was doing a fundraiser for Heartland Animal Shelter and all of the food that I ordered was so delicious! The guacamole was so fresh and the street corn was amazing! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Such good food!!!! and amazing prices. Hands down the best Mexican restaurant in the Chicago area. The staff are all super kind and helpful. Amazing vibes. read more

they rush the food. quesadilla looked like slob. no effort put into it. cheese not cooked well. over 15-20 bucks too which i mean i'm at least expecting a nicely done meal read more

I used to love this place. Got quesadillas and was supposed to come with fixings like pico. Lettuce and sour cream. I don't remember exactly but I just got meat and cheese and nothing else. Chips and salsa... salsa was 50% water. Not like it used to be. read more

When hubs and I have cravings for carne asada burritos and tacos, El Famous Burrito in Wheeling is often consistent with both. Both are filled with ample carne asada as well as the other fillings that comes with each. If you go too late, the meat tends to get too dried out and tough. I've also had the lengua (tender), al pastor (mediocre), and they have fish on Fridays during Lent (SO GOOD!). The rice and beans are hit or miss. We ordered; Carne asada burrito: good, some of the carne asada was overcooked because they were cut really small so they were hard to eat. Carne asada/steak tostada: soggy by the time we got it home (7 min drive) which made the tostada chewy. Same problem with the steak, they were small cuts so they were dry Horchata: Rich, refreshing with a nice balance of cinnamon. Al Pastor tacos: flavor was good, but the al pastor tasted reheated. I've had better meals from the El Famous Wheeling location. Hopefully today was an off day. read more

Love the food but you REALLY need to remove the bay leaves from the ground beef. They are not meant to be eaten.

Well EL FAMOUS BURRITO you need to update the board in your restaurant with prices. It said a COMBO of Chile Relleno and your choice of meat was $10.99. How did my $10.99 plus sour cream. Charged $1.75 for a blob. Come out to a $15.00 plus buritto? I don't think I will be coming there anymore. Expensive lesson. I hadn't been there in 6 months. The board when I walked in said $10.99. read more

El Famous Burrito is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in Wheeling, and there are a lot of Mexican restaurants in the are to choose from. A friend was visiting and wanted Mexican food. El Famous Burrito was the first choice that came to mind. They are reliably consistent and a really good value. Check them out for great deals on Taco Tuesday. I got the pork burrito, my friend got a chicken taco, a steak taco, and a pork taco. We also got a nacho to share. The portions are generous and you'll never go hungry. The flavor hit the spot. The nachos took up a standard plate that was refilled three times, AND there was still nachos left over for lunch the next day. We took our food to go but there is plenty of seating inside. The service is quick and friendly. If your looking for great Mexican food, I highly recommend El Famous Burrito. read more

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This place is so great I'm almost ready to move back from Florida. That friggin baby sized burrito is INSANE. The customer service is great.

We had an order of steak tacos, steak burrito and 2 chicken burritos. The food comes out very fast! By the time decided where to sit and get our utensils. The steak tacos were ready, followed by the steak burrito, then followed by 2 chicken burritos. I had one chicken burrito. It included lettuce, tomatoes, onions, beans and chicken. The chicken was dry and not too flavorful. From what I heard from the guys that ordered the steak, it was dry as well. Glad we asked for extra hot sauce cause it helped us with our dishes being dry and flavorless. One of our chicken burritos, the tortilla used was somewhat burnt. read more

They totally missed the mark here. It was taco Tuesday and I ordered online. For the first time in several years I ordered hard shell for a change. 3 ground beef and 2 Al pastor. I ended up with 2 of each even though the receipt clearly shows 3/2. All the tacos were ordered Mexican style meaning cilantro and onion ONLY. The ground beef ones were served with lettuce, tomato, and cheese. Additionly half of what I received and the shells all broken. Last time I order online here read more

Compré nachos y venían solo unas cuantas tostadas con queso y poquita crema carne contada y guacamole no lechuga Por el precio es caro y mal servido read more

Not my first time that I call this place to order food for pickup and staff does not speak any English at all. This is my last time trying to order there. They screwed up my orders before, probably because they didn't understand what I'm asking them. As an immigrant myself, I don't understand how you can have people taking orders that don't understand English? read more

This location acts like a homeless soup kitchen. You have to stand in a line and you can't approach the register until they say you can. COVID is over, I don't get what they are trying to do. Years ago you could order food and sit at a table and eat like normal people do. While it seems like you still can dine in, they have removed the majority of tables. If you get carryout, I guarantee your food will be cold. This location just sucks to go to. read more

Our go to place for tacos and burritos. Tuesday tacos are great, lots of food for a dollar savings. Fries are good too. The team is great at service and friendliest around. read more

I love this place! I ordered the 3 taco dinner with pastor/steak on corn tortillas. Also ordered the enchiladas dinner. Everything tastes very authentic. The tacos come with lettuce tomato and onions and cilantro. The beans and rice are delicious and taste freshly made. The salsa they give is also fresh. There is green and red. Both with very distinct levels of spice and flavor. I definitely recommend. read more

Best steak meat and chorizo cheese out of all the taco places in Chicago. Cheap, consistent, good value. Love it. read more

Love the El Famous in Chicago but not Wheeling. Our last 5 orders were not accurate. Let me note... it's just the two of us and one of us asks for corn, the other, flour tortillas. They never ever get it right. The receipt reads correctly though. It got to the point it was just pointless to order from them anymore. Plus the food up here is mediocre at best. Chicago locations are way better. read more

Last 2 times I've been there has been a problem. This last time I clearly asked for the Qty: 2 - 3 taco "Dinners" I say "Dinners". The total didn't add up in my head and I spotted he was only charging me for one. So I corrected him two more times before he got it and gladly paid him more for two "Dinners". I get home and open the styrofoam but all I have is tacos. There menu shows that order is suppose to have a side of beans and rice as it should for $35. with one churro. So my wife and I ate what we had...I'm not driving back, I just never go there anymore. What does it take with this place in Wheeling!? Too many taco places around to deal with this anymore. Buh-Bye for good! read more

We've been going to El Famous Burrito for years. Sometimes they're great. Sometimes they're not. Whether you get the correct order and tasty food, or you get the wrong order and bad food...it really depends on who is cooking and how busy they are. It's definitely not consistent day to day or week to week. We generally like their standard steak and ground beef tacos (with cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes) either in flour tortillas or crunchy tortillas. Unfortunately, about 1/4 of the time, we end up getting the default corn tortillas instead of what we ordered. Also, about 1/4 of the time, we get really greasy burnt or tough meat. We also ask for limes, and sometimes it's in there and sometimes it's not. When everything is correct, the food is actually very good. But there is a decent chance when things are not correct or cooked wrong. You just roll the dice when you order from here. read more

Aaron Burr knows good burritos. This used to be 5 star pack with fresh steak burritos, not they not fresh, not packed with steak and just not the same quality. Shame on you El Infamous. Burrrr read more

Tortas Steak and Egg offers delicious food, and their entire menu is worth trying. However, prices tend to be on the higher side, which is becoming the norm. A regular spot for our weekly meals. read more

My go-to taco place close to work! Love to go on Taco Tuesdays when they have a special deal for tacos! Delicious tacos made right in front of you. Love the flavor! Their tacos are solid but aside from tacos, I'm all about their churros! So cinnamony, crisp, and fluffy at the same time! Oh, and it's HUGE! Can't wait to go back and get my churro cravings satisfied!! read more

El Famous Burrito - Steak Taco and Churro - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

El Famous is one of those local places where you always know what to expect. Its food is consistent and good. On Sept. 27 I ordered my go-to chicken taco salad, which comes with cheese, lettuce and tomato, and sides of verde and mole sauce. It's a nice-sized meal -- I can never finish the whole thing at once, especially since the edible bowl is also large. Their prices are also reasonable. We ordered two taco salads and a junior steak burrito, and the total was about $21. El Famous is a Wheeling institution, and my family and I will be back! read more

El Famous Burrito - Taco Salad - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

orders through grub hub and made adjustments to my order. it was fully fulfilled! definitely more food than I needed and they threw in a lot of extra tortillas. They do not cut short on the protein. nice lean cut pieces of steak in the taco and huge portion size of shrimp. one thing that is a personal preference is the amount of oil that the fajitas were cooked in. other than that, great! read more

El Famous Burrito - Steak Taco and Shrimp Fajita - Mexican Near Me - Wheeling, Illinois

Got 4 steak tacos and 3 of them had nothing but fat it's sad u can't make a simple steak taco without having to chew through fat and gristle. I wouldn't recommend this place there's more taco places in the area read more

great food but very expensive there burritos are awesome and tacos)))))))))))))))))))))

FYI: I have only ordered delivery from this restaurant and have not dined at the location. That being said, this is my go to for Mexican food! I've tried various things from their steak Nachos, tacos, elote, tostadas and burritos and it's all been delicious. My go to location when I'm in the mood for delivery. read more

One of my go-to Mexican places in the area, the Waukegan location is better but still a solid option if you are looking for a quick Mexican restaurant. They have my favorite salsa verde around to add on top off whatever you order. read more