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    El Maguey

    3.3 (83 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Julia B.

    I am a huge fan of El Maguey, though this was my first time at this location. The ordering process over the phone was easy. The restaurant felt clean and comfortable as I waited for my made fresh order. Everything was beyond delicious as we got a combination plate, steak quesadillas and chicken quesadillas. Of course we got cheese dip and chips too. For take out they do charge a $.75 take out fee per person, which is understandable. Definitely will be back for dine in and take out.

    Chicken Felix
    V E.

    Ordered 6 tacos a quesadilla and chicken Felix to go. Spent $60. Everything thing looked great except for the twist tie in my beef taco. I contacted the restaurant and they are going to replace the tacos.

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    Christina C.

    We have been coming to this El Maguey since my son was very young. They used to be a little bit further down the road, but have been in this new location for many years. I usually stick with the same few things, either the Carne Asada tacos or Carne Asada burrito or the Caldo de Pollo. Their cheese sauce is very good, but also very runny so it's a mess to eat. Haha! Consistent food, and good service. It's pretty standard Americanized Mexican food so we know what to expect comforting on a cold evening.

    Chicken Quesadilla El Maguey
    Jamal W.

    I was there for a business lunch. I was empty when I arrive. But it quickly became busy. It a nice place to relax and eat. Murals on the wall. Great ethnic food to eat. The portion size are huge. Service was great. I don't recall his name but he kept an eye ob us. My water was getting low. I saw him out of the corner of my eyes. I didn't say anything. Next thing I know he brought me a new glass of water. The place is a vibe. I ordered the the chicken Quesadilla. I was good. I couldn't eat it all. The salsa was just okay. But everything else was great. They have plenty of parking. I wish I was there in the evening to try one of their margaritas specials.

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    Michelle L.

    Part of a chain of restaurants around the area and decided to give it another try. The restaurant was fairly crowded when we arrived and it took about 10 minutes after we were seated before we had anyone at our table. The chips and salsa were nothing special with the salsa being rather bland that being said the chimichanga was filled with chicken and beef and so delicious.

    Margarita
    Caroline M.

    About what I expected here. I wasn't sure who our server was because we had a different person come up to us each time but everyone who did was friendly. However, we weren't checked in often and we waited awhile to get our drink order in. Everything came out super fast which was nice considering service was pretty slow. I have worked in the restaurant industry so i understand it's annoying when people come in close to close but when we finished eating the restaurant still had at least 30 minutes before they closed so I don't think that made sense for why the service was lacking a little bit and the restaurant wasn't very busy. Food was subpar. Overall, I think you would be better off going to one of the other Mexican restaurants in the area, I've had better experiences at the other ones. It was by no means bad but nothing that would draw me to come back either.

    Chimichanga with chicken
    Cherie R.

    Great spot for Mexican food! The margarita was a bit sweet for my taste, but still good! The free chips and salsa were great - not too spicy, I added some of the hot sauce on the table to the salsa haha. The chips were a bit stale but still hit the spot! The chimichanga with chicken was delicious!! I'm not a big refried beans and rice person but the guac and pico on the side was delicious and refreshing with the chimichanga! Great spot, would likely go again

    Arroz Con Pollo.
    Camila M.

    This restaurant 's ambiance is always up-beat. Filled with tons of friends and family. When you walk in the door, watch out for the delicious, tempting candy. The service is an A+ as soon as you get there. My daughter loves the kids menu and the entrees for all adults are delicious too.

    Large drinks for a large occasion
    Allyson M.

    I have no idea why this restaurant only has 3 stars. It's our favorite local Mexican restaurant. On most visits our food is ready in 15 minutes and it's ALWAYS delicious. I ordered off-menu at our last visit... they don't offer pozole but they obliged. It was fantastic and a HUGE serving, enough for lunch the next day. Tonight I had my go-to, the shrimp fajitas. Delish as usual. The dining area is colorful, cheery, and clean. The servers are quiet but friendly and fast. If there's an issue, they have always been quick to fix it. Tonight is Valentine's dinner service - they've increased their staffing to handle the crowd. We're here, however, because I was told this afternoon that I can defend my doctoral thesis. 7 years, you guys, to bring you a non-toxic cancer treatment. Come here and enjoy a giant margarita to celebrate any time!

    fajitas Del Mar - tilapia, shrimp, scallops and imitation crabs
    Sarah H.

    Excellent food, well seasoned, fresh tortilla chips and salsas as complementary. Food comes out hot and reasonably priced. Decor: beautiful place with pop out arts on walls and booths - truly an immersive experience and impressive arts throughout - reminds me of those tables I've seen while eating street food... guessing that's the idea here. Service: could be better and need to work as a team. The servers could check in more often, bring checks without customers asking. Cashier doesn't seem like he wants to be there. Overall, we're likely coming back for the food, food, food and dining in experience. Will update review when service improves or other changes.

    a plate of chicken and peppers
    Bill S.

    There are so many reasonable and tasty Mexican restaurants in St. Charles, it's hard to pick the best one at times. El Maguey is a long time favorite chain that greets you promptly with fresh salsa and chips. Lunches and dinners are all tasty and served quickly. I don't recall a bad meal ever after many years of dining here. We always get fajitas for one with an extra order of tortillas. A single order is more than enough for two....actually we had some left over!

    Burrito California. Look at the size of this monster... *thumb for scale

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    The food was good, the service was fast but they didn't come by much. Overall, quick and easy sit down place to get food at.

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    The food is fine. Love the cadillac margaritas, fajitas, chimichangas and the rest of their lineup.

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    It was just okay. Not good enough for me to return. The cocktails were good, so if that's what you're looking for, that's the place.

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    The food was good, well seasoned and plentiful! The margaritas were good and my complimented how smooth her frozen strawberry margarita was.

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    Great food. Fast service. We eat here often. The only thing I wish they had was a frequent eaters club. :)

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    3.2 mi•St Charles

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    The bar area at 3:45. 2 large TVs on the wall. Well stocked bar. Not a lot of people here yet, but not empty.

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    Festive atmosphere and stellar service. Not to mention delicious food.

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