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    El Puente

    3.5 (155 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Carm A.

    Not sure what happened but I came back and was quite disappointed. The drinks were still very good though. Service was wonderful, so I hate writting this. My fajitas had zero flavor, the shrimp was not cleaned. The enchiladas de mole, had way too much chocolate flavor to them. Sadly I will not be returning.

    Complementary chips and salsa, two à la cart Steak Tacos, Grilled Jalapeño Peppers, and a Shrimp Taco Dinner with Beans and Rice.
    Dining O.

    We had a wonderful dinner at El Puente on Main Street in Saint Charles, Illinois. This is a very authentic Mexican restaurant from the decor to the delicious meals. The service was excellent. When inquiring about seafood options our waitress suggested a Shrimp Taco Dinner, a special order dinner which was not on the menu. It was very good. We also enjoyed complementary chips and salsa, Steak Tacos, and Grilled Jalapeños, which were also very good. The meal arrived surprisingly fast and when we were done eating, our dishes were promptly removed by a very polite worker. We did not feel rushed, and we were able to enjoy our dining experience . This is a great place for authentic Mexican meals.

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    Georgean P.

    On a lunch quest on a lazy, late summer, weekday afternoon we happened upon this little place. Atmosphere was nothing fancy but it was casual, colorful and the service was welcoming. A favorite menu treat when visiting New Mexico is an order of sopapillas so we were surprised when we spotted them here and it was the first thing we ordered. Delicious Salsa and chips were served while we waited for the dessert to be served first! One salsa quite delicious, the second a reminder of tomato soup. Must be a house recipe. Bowls of chili, order of wings, side of tacos and a couple of margaritas. Basic but delicious fare, reasonably priced menu. Those sopapillas,? Not as light and airy as the heavenly pillows we are used to but for us the nostalgia was there for a moment and as is customary, served with honey! Call if you prefer outside seating, we chose inside it wasn't a problem being late afternoon.

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    Service and food was great. Will def be going back. Right off north Ave and hidden amongst the bars and restaurants. Was delicious.

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    So many good things to say - food tasted great and service exceeded my expectations!…read more I had the steak quesadilla which hit the spot - very generous portion of cheese and steak and it was super filling! My boyfriend had a variety of tacos (fish, shrimp, and ribeye steak) but the fish taco was his favorite. There were only 2-3 young men working the front of the house and they were hustling. They spoke very loud and clear (a good thing!) and stayed busy taking orders, cleaning tables, and checking on guests. Job well done to those hard workers. Inside is a bit tight. When we visited, a part of the restaurant was closed off for a party so seating was limited to the few tables up front. However, there are some tables outside and you're super close to St Mary's Park so you could always get your order to-go and picnic at the park.

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    HR is gorgeous!! I had no idea that this place used to be a local bar, but the HR purchaser made it…read morebetter! At night you are greeted with a low light atmosphere that is set for a girl's night or date night. The music is blasting, which is a complete downside, but the decor is excellent. My husband and I went on two occasions and the service is truly 3 stars. Both experiences shared the unusual lack of service from the wait staff and the bar. We chose to sit at a bar our first time and we waited 15-20 minutes before someone asked us our order. We then did a table experience and our waiter, Angela/Angie seemed so busy that she couldn't connect with us at the table. At one point she walked off as I was speaking to her because someone advised her that the manager called her name. Mind blown! She realized that I was a bit shocked that she walked away while I was talking and course corrected ‍. Service disaster! The food was mediocre. It was served warm, I assume this is because it was so busy. The flavor was good, but because it was served warm....and it was so busy, we didn't bother sending it back. My take on HR is that they have created a beautiful space, but the service is not top tier. The food is not nasty, but this would not be my first choice for Mexican cuisine.

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    Went for cinco de mayo and the place was empty. They have a few tables inside and a bigger patio…read morearea in the back. We opted to sit on the patio since the weather was nice. They brought a small bowl of chips and had three different types of salsa in plastic bottles (like the old style ketchup and mustard ones at diners) with three small dishes to put them in. Chips were thick, crispy, and salty. Not sure if they have free refills, as we finished our chips rather fast and they took the bowl away afterwards. I ordered the 22 oz strawberry margarita and it was probably one of the best margs I've had. Came with strawberry slices in the drink and a tajin rim. Great deal for $10. I ended up getting three tacos traditional style: Birria, steak, and chorizo. The birria one was really good, just wish the tortilla was dipped in juice like some of the other birria tacos I've had. It was my first time having chorizo, and I would order it again. The steak taco was good, but nothing special. Service was a little slow despite there only being one other table, but our table was talking anyway so it wasn't too much of an issue. Overall, would go back if I was in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way to go there.

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