I was eagerly waiting for this place to open since the sign came up and it did not disappoint!…read moreThe place is spacious, the interiors look welcoming and the music is loud enough to drown the voices around but quiet enough that you can hear across the table. But the best part of the place is the food. The buffet (which is the only option for now but a la Carte is coming soon) is aptly priced. There are 10-12 entree options which as many sides, a fully functional salad bar, and soda and desserts. Everything was cooked to perfection and refilled promptly. It was obvious that the whole Padilla family has put its heart into the place. Make sure to try this place ASAP and talk to the owners. You will not be disappointed.

As my colleague put it, "that's the most expensive hot dog buffet I've been to."…read more Don't know where to start with this place, but there's so much wrong it's hard to know where to start. First, the best way to describe this place is a buffet featuring all the items you typically find in the American food section of a Chinese buffet. Blah! It's the stuff your average finicky child might want, like Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dogs, and Mac n Cheese, but not as a feature for a restaurant. They do have a decent fresh salad bar, but not any better or worse than other salad options available in downtown Peoria. My lunch consisted of fresh veggies from the salad bar, with olive oil. The olive oil was of particularly low quality, mostly flavorless. Also had a couple chicken tenders, which were not bad. There were baked chicken pieces, three different types of potatoes, rice, pan broiled white fish, the items listed above, sauteed veggies, pizza bread, and pulled pork sliders. Drinks were sodas, ice tea, and cool aid. Yes, cool aid. Food quality is akin to what you might find at a hospital or cafeteria. With meat being overly greasy and overcooked. At $15 per person, I will spend my money elsewhere. The title of the restaurant is misleading. Nothing multi cultural about it. This restaurant is a way to fill your stomach, full stop.

First time here and had a wonderful experience! Started with a Chufly (Brandy, Ginger Ale, Lime)…read morewhich was a super unique taste. Ordered an Arepa Reina Pepiada to split with the better half and a Pinchu entree and both amazed me. The better half ordered the Lomo Saltado which was also great. Of course we shared it all and finished with on order of Flan which was top notch. Could not finish it all and leftovers will be super. Lovely ambiance too. 5 stars!

The fish tacos are very good although they fell apart halfway through eating (the corn tortillas…read moregot soggy). It was very empty on a Friday afternoon at lunch time. We were shocked it was not busy. Well lit, cool decor and an interesting menu. The lunch menu is simple. My brother likes their Chorizo. He ordered the Spanish style bruschetta which came as three little breads w toppings and chorizo. My aunt ordered Trancha Pecha chicken which was a good sized sandwich and she really liked it. I would come back here to check out their dinner menu because it seemed their lunch menu was a bit limited. The food was flavorful and I would like to try other items and maybe a margarita next time.

When you enter Veracruz you see an incredible listing of all of food choices. It would take a…read morewhile to work your way through the entrees. You order at the counter, find a table and they deliver your selections. I had the Al Pastor Tacos, which were well seasoned and very tender. My wife ordered the Chicken Quesadillas which was also very tasty. We've been looking for a good Mexican restaurant since moving here this will be our go to place.

Came all the way from Peoria for take out. Got here with 15 minutes and they tell me they close the…read morekitchen before they close. Not one word about that anywhere in description. So disappointed. At least make that clear and I would have phoned my order ahead!!! Really sucks!!!

Located in the small town of Ipava Illinois (population 440), Potsie's Roadhouse sits alongside US…read moreRoute 136. It is housed in a small(ish) non-descript brick row-building. Parking is street-side. Inside it is divided into two dining areas. There is a dining area just inside the front door that seats about 40. A middle area has tables for about 30 diners. That area also contains a "U" shaped bar, a space for pizza preparation, a pizza oven and I believe what may have been a couple of video gaming machines. To the rear is the kitchen. Yeah, space is at a premium. I ordered the large tenderloin sandwich $8.95 and my SO had the butterfly pork chop sandwich $6.95. Sandwiches came with potato chips but she substituted french fries (at apparently no extra cost). Two fountain drinks rounded out the tab at $20.05. When the food arrived my eyes must have bugged out. My tenderloin was huge. It dwarfed the 6 inch bun and hung over at least 2 inches all around. Even with such a large meal on my plate, I found that I was having extreme sandwich envy after eyeing the wife's order. Her butterfly pork chop sandwich was actually 2 grilled pork chops (flattened and tenderized) on a bun. Her sandwich was just massive and like mine overwhelmed the bun. I managed to (just) finish mine while she brought half of hers home. Both sandwiches were superbly cooked. My tenderloin was deep fried to a crisp golden brown and her's was grilled yet tender and moist. The flavor of each sandwich was spot on. While mine was tasty, her's was REALLY good! Please note that since seating is limited, early arrival is a must. We got there at 5PM on a Wednesday and left at about 6:15 the place was busy the whole time. I'm sure that come Fridays and Saturdays the place turns into a zoo.

Hole in the wall very close to the middle of nowhere in Illinois. Pictures of JFK, Johnny Cash and…read moremore in the walls. Old time looking interior. And the best fried pork tenderloin I have ever had. It's about a foot across, serves hot on a 4 inch bun. You can get a half or go for the full size. Delicious, mouthwatering, amazing. Not for those of you on a diet though the place does have salads with iceberg lettuce. Go immediately. PS this is not a Latin or Mexican restaurant despite what yelp says.

Went there a few years ago and they had Hamm's. Waitress was very helpful. Nice deck by the river…read morein summer.

Lovely little shop dedicated to crafting delicious drinks. Friendly and welcoming staff complete…read morethe experience!

Update: I just had to come in here and remind everyone how wonderful this shop is! I love all the…read morefresh baked goods and tasty coffee! I'm so glad you're here! 1/6/2026 I stopped by Reverence Coffee for the first time on Saturday for a quick pick me up. There was just one other lady sitting down in the coffee shop doing a little bit of work, and Sly just happened to be working that day. He was very polite and professional. We talked about business and he said he was looking forward to meeting the people in the new apartment building next door. I saw that there was one brown butter chocolate chip cookie with sea salt left in the box, so I absolutely had to try it. I have to say it's probably one of the most freshest cookies I've ever had, he said they always mix it up and have all kinds of different pastries. I also ordered a 12oz Caramel iced Latte, and that tasted great too! I absolutely love the vibe of the coffee shop, the color on the walls, decorations, customer service, and look forward to returning more often!

Had some time to kill before the museum opened so I saw this place on Yelp and decided to give it a…read moretry. I ordered their mocha latte and found it not only aesthetically appealing to the eye, but also quite delicious! Friendly employees, plenty of seating including tables, bar along the window, upstairs, and a few outside tables as well. Pretty cool building in the old downtown area and it feels comfortable - as old buildings have a knack to do. Check them out early as it can get quite busy.

Great coffee bar w/ matcha, espresso drinks, and beautiful monsteras…read more Matcha latte was legit

Food is fantastic, staff is always friendly and so knowledgeable, and drinks are the best. Highly…read morerecommend!

This is a very cool and unique coffee /cafe experience! I feel like they take the coffee experience…read moreseriously and served our drinks with a fizzy water for optimal tasting! Coffee was bitter but rich and delicious still! What I loved most though was the toast! They have a large selection of toasts for breakfast, we ordered an avocado toast and a PB banana toast and loved both. I'd love to try more too what a fun idea and all of them looks great. The service was a little slow but they were making the toasts and espresso drinks fresh.

Review Visit: October 30th, 2017…read more With my love for coffee and visiting coffeehouses, it is a surprise that this place popped up in Peoria without me knowing. My friend and I were actually heading to Riley's Cupcakes and Coffee Lounge for some caffeine and sweets when we found out they were closed on Mondays as of recent. Sad at the thought of not getting to try a new coffee place, my friend suggested we try the place a few doors down. Come to my surprise that there was a newer coffeehouse right there. So, in we went! [CxT] appears to be a new coffeehouse in Peoria, a city that seems to be going through a renewal of sorts... tons of new places, young places, fresh places... and [CxT] is a welcome addition, in my books. If cozy coffeehouses needed a photo, this place would be perfect. It's small with very limited seating but it's still open enough to feel inviting. Upon going in, we were greeted by one of the owners behind the counter and we chatted for a bit while trying to figure out what to order. Very nice fellow and I hope their company does well. My friend ended up ordering a Matcha Tea Latte while I ordered an Iced Caramel Latte. Oftentimes when I order my usual, it is either a bit too bitter or a bit too sweet, but the balance of this latte was a near perfect blend of flavor and espresso. It is easily a Top 10 for me. My friend said his Matcha Tea was pretty good. He had to explain to me what he ordered as I had never heard of it before. If you like their coffee a lot, they roast it themselves and you can get it in a multitude of flavors. They also offers some unique chocolates, which my friend bought and liked. They have these cool things that you stir in Hot Cocoa and it dissolves, giving it a new flavor. I want to go back and get a few of those things before winter fully hits! There appears to be art on one wall that is for sale. I didn't get a good look at them but they looked cool from afar. There is also a pretty decent-sized jewelry set up, if you need to accessorize while picking up some coffee. All-in-all, [CxT] Roasting Company is a great addition to not just Main Street in Peoria but also to Peoria itself.

The service is great! The Barista, Elliot, gave great recommendations and made some great coffee…read more Great coffee and good vibes. Highly recommended.

I've been to a ton of Starbucks and I must say this location has the nicest, most friendly, and…read morehardest working staff ever! And it wasn't just their interactions with me when I was there for a few hours; I noticed their amazing customer service skills with ALL the other patrons that came after me. Their upbeat salutations were not forced as they appeared to be genuinely happy with helping the customers. Every single one of them was just incredible! And during their down time, I noticed they did not gossip about other workers or focus on what was on their social media feed...they were scrubbing down the counters, cleaning the equipment, wiping off tables, and mopping the floor. To the staff that were there on 06/20/2026 after 1730, ALL of you were the absolute best on all counts!!!

You can not go in and pick up your order do not order if you need to be anywhere quickly because…read morethe drive thru line will take an hour