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El Tradicional

3.6 (81 reviews)
ModerateMexican
Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
Updated a few days ago

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Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Guacamole
Caryna F.

We sat outside on a nice Friday night. We shared a variety of plates and had a few drinks. Food was good. Came out of the kitchen hot and fast. Servers did a great job, and they had a lot of tables that night. They can definitely handle a busy crowd. I think overall the quality of the food was average...no problems, nothing terrible, but nothing super great either. The guacamole was probably my favorite flavor. I would go back...

Ceviche de mahi mahi
Liz W.

I met up with a friend here without reservations at 6:00 on a Thursday and we were able to choose our seats. Since it was a beautiful day, we chose to sit outside on their patio. I ordered an el validate margarita and the ceviche tostadas and they were able to accommodate my request to not add avocado, which I really appreciated. The margarita was strong! You definitely get your moneys worth in alcohol, and it was spicy which I liked! I do wish that they had rimmed the glass with tajin instead of salt, as the salt increased the bitter taste from the cucumbers in the drink. The ceviche tostadas were good, but I do wish it all was more minced or cut into smaller pieces, the big chunks of everything in the ceviche made it hard to eat without things falling off everytime I took a bite. I enjoyed the delicious zucchini and rice that came on the side.

Berry martini $13
Tricia D.

Very average food with price point to match the rent of the Glen. My burrito had a slice of cheese melted over it, LOL. It was fine and sufficed, but I preferred to have a Chipotle one, with its more flavorful meat, rice, and beans. The junior burrito and kids' cheeseburger were good options for the minis. Service on our visit was a bit lagging, and that, coupled with the mediocre quality of food, equates to 2 stars from me.

Queso Fundido, margarita
Karen C.

The vibes were great for Cinco De Mayo. They staff were friendly and were handing out jello shots to celebrate! Unfortunately, it was hard to get the attention of our waitress and was waiting for them many times to order the entrees, boxes, and the bill. The food was hit or a miss. The shrimp in the enchiladas were so juicy and nicely charred. The mole sauce was so yummy! Unfortunately, the rice was undercooked and the beans were pretty bland! Needed salt! Overall- it was ok, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

Tortilla Chips
Sherwin C.

An alright spot for me. The service is quick and prices are quite reasonable given the portion size and ingredient quality you get. The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and the tables aren't packed close together so that you get a more casual feeling experience when dining here. For me, the food was just okay. The presentation was fairly neat and colorful overall and the food came out hot, but the flavors didn't quite do it for me. I found the salsas to be a bit bland, slightly on the watery side. The al pastor tacos had meat that felt a little burnt and were diced a bit small for me. I also didn't find the meat to be seasoned enough. The ceviche tosadas, despite being colorful and arranged very neatly, also lacked enough acid, herbs, and pepper to really draw in all the flavors for me. I did enjoy the firmness overall of the seafood however. The fajita el rey also felt underseasoned to me despite having the chorizo and salsa ranchera to add flavor. I appreciate all the colorful peppers and onions in the dish but overall that may have diluted the flavor of the dish and added so much moisture to the hot plate that the meats didn't really get much of a sear on them. Overall, an alright spot for me. Reasonable prices with good presentation but I didn't find the flavors and textures to be as good as the food looked.

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2 months ago

Food, Service and Atmosphere is all Awesome! Staff is vary Friendly! Ask to sit in Cassy's section she's the best!

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3 months ago

Good place customer service is just bad.... Server was definitely drunk. Never will come here again.

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Steak burrito was great. Flan was delicious. Had a great time. I would return if in the area.

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Best Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita, chips and salsa. Just delicious! And the pork tacos never disappoint.

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Cafe El Tapatio - A whole lot of steak tacos

Cafe El Tapatio

(429 reviews)

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Our family used to live on the same street a a Cafe El Tapatio in the city, and we loved it,…read moreespecially for their beans. Instead of being the canned stuff you can tell they put both a lot of care and seasoning into it. We moved out to the burbs and I saw this one on Yelp...but was it related? I mean, they have two different websites, and the one for this location literally has on their website "Serving you at one location!" We weren't sure, but we were willing to give it a shot. We came early on a Saturday, and inside they had a picture of the one in Chicago, and street signs for Ashland and Roscoe, where the Chicago one is located. So it HAS to be related...right? But the menus looked a little different... We got started with the chips and salsa, and the salsa has a real kick. Note that you only get the first chips for free and more chips would cost more. My wife got a torta, and I got tacos with steak and eggs on it, while my kid got the kid's quesadilla meal. And sure enough, there were those beans. Not dry at all and super flavorful. Next time I need to do my wife's play and order double beans instead of beans and rice. My tacos were messy but cooked well, with lots of bits of steak. I was a little confused because I thought my kid's meal would come with a drink, but they charged for his lemonade. I assume it's because it was a special blended drink and not just from a soda fountain. Now that we know this is here, we'll definitely be back, especially seeing that they have a patio for warmer weather. Glad to see we have an option when we're missing our city days.

PSA: there's a kids' menu available now! See pics. $9.95 includes rice and beans and a soft drink…read more The kid quesadilla is quite tiny though. PSA #2: OpenTable reservations available! And you might need it. The restaurant was FULL at 6pm on a Friday, and almost every table had a kid, toddler, or baby at it, so I think 1) families (or parents lol) must like Mexican food, and 2) reservations would definitely be helpful! Complimentary chips and spicy salsa are available. I still petition for tortas to be on the dinner menu! My first petition for a kids' menu worked! Lots of offerings including burritos, bowls, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, and other entrees. My burrito was pretty ginormous, but it lacked a little flavor and mostly tasted like cheese and beans. Husband didn't complain about the enchiladas, but I think the serving was a little light for him. Because it was so busy, the waitress told him he could only choose one meat type. Satisfactory mojitos. Energy and atmosphere is very lively! Service was a bit slow, as I think the waitress was bouncing across many tables.

Taco Verde - Birria tacos add avocado

Taco Verde

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I wish I didn't wait so long to try their food. I had been snoozing on it for some years despite…read moregood reviews from friends. There's a grocery store next door that I visit from time to time. Checked them out the other Sunday after church. Ordered chilaquiles with over easy eggs and a taco plate with different proteins. Rice and beans were extra and you should note their beans are whole black, not refried. Hence, their being certified Halal. The food is fresh, plentiful and bursting with flavor. Wish, wish I could have gotten the chilaquiles home sooner or just stopped somewhere to enjoy them hot. Green salsa had good flavor and the meal was seasoned well. Had asked for over easy eggs but turned out they made them hard. Bummer. I truly enjoy yolks mixed in. The tacos were good, two birria and one shrimp. During this cold season it's always grand to sip a birria consome. The shrimps contained within the taco were medium sized. I figure a two taco plate with rice and beans would be plenty of food. I'd definitely check them out again.

I really wanted to like Taco Verde, but it was a letdown from start to finish. The food was bland…read moreand oddly greasy at the same time, with tacos that tasted more like reheated leftovers than anything fresh or authentic. The tortillas were soggy, the fillings were skimpy, and the salsa had zero kick or flavor. Service didn't help the situation--slow, disorganized, and uninterested. Even though the place wasn't busy, it took forever to get our order, and it still came out wrong. For the price, the portions and quality just don't make sense. There are plenty of better taco spots that actually care about flavor and customers. Taco Verde feels like it's coasting on the name alone. Definitely won't be coming back.

El Tradicional - mexican - Updated May 2026

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