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    El Faro 3

    3.4 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Closed 7:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Gristle from a steak burrito pulled out of my mouth from every bite.
    Michael D.

    My wife mistakenly brought me a steak burrito home tonight that had me pulling out gristle from every bite out of my mouth. Absolutely gross! I usually go across the street to El Paraiso who has excellent steak that is trimmed very well. Taco Bell would have been a better choice. Sadly the food wasn't always this bad at El Faro, obviously something has changed. Please see the attached picture.

    Great food. Great
    David N.

    Great food. Great prices. My buddy got this fajita dish that was ridiculous. Full of shrimp and steak that came out sizzling. Atmosphere was ok. Not much ambiance. That said the food... Wow. Close to Elgin CC too!

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    Great steak tacos the burritos are good also the guacamole I'll pass on too expensive and not that flavorful

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    Everyone loves the steak burritos here, but they are just okay. Al pastor gorditas are where it's at.

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    If you can't tell the difference between Taco Bell and Ma Bell then this is your spot. Greasy, bland and uninspired.

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    No Manches Mexican Grill - Amazing tacos!  Steak, steak and chorizo, and shrimp

    No Manches Mexican Grill

    4.5(232 reviews)
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    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.

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    Ordered the Aztec stuffed Chicken this time (along with another shrimp sope) and a side of rice and…read morebeans with consomme as an extra special request so I could add it to the rice (definitely a good combo btw). The poblano cream sauce on the chicken was SO GOOD and just the right spice/heat level. Perfectly cooked asparagus and homemade mashed potatoes made me understand why this was labeled as a "best seller". I'll definitely order it again. The chorizo and Oaxaca cheese with spinach inside was also a great combo with the very juicy chicken breast. Can't wait to order again!

    I'm yelping My Cocina within a week of our visit so I can remember it for future date night or…read morefamily meal visits! It's in an unassuming strip mall and has an extensive food and drink menu. Stand outs were the flaming tequila saganaki appetizer, kiddie mocktail options, and tons of hot options like Chile rellenos, tacos, elotes, and burritos. My kids didn't really like the mac and cheese (stating it was tooooo cheesy), but it looked decent and used cavatappi noodles. My $12 carnitas burrito was a great deal and enough for 2 meals. Our $100 bill covered: - a frozen mango margarita (towers, which are equivalent of 5 margaritas, are available too) - cosmo martini - saganaki appetizer lit up table side - elotes tamales - carnitas burrito - 2 kids' meals - complimentary chips and salsa - tax and 20% tip Service was extremely attentive and pleasant! Recommending this to all, and can't wait to go back when in the area! Adios!

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